SACRED JOURNEY TO AFRICA
With Michael Tellinger and Dr. Sam Osmanagich
South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe
January 25 – February 5, 2019
Explore ancient megalithic sites in the Cradle of Humanity, including the oldest man-made structure on earth! Visit Adam’s Calendar, Great Zimbabwe, stone circles, premiere museums, and go on safari in Kruger National Park.
In this unique, once-in-a-lifetime journey, you will meditate in sacred sites and learn surprising discoveries about the origin of man in evening lectures by the co-hosts, two of the world’s leading experts in megalithic sites, Michael Tellinger and Dr. Sam Osmanagich.
Michael Tellinger
A scientist, explorer and researcher, Michael is a regular guest on such shows as Coast to Coast AM with George Noory and the Shirley Maclaine Show.
A real-life Indiana Jones, he is the author of African Temples of the Anunnaki, Adam’s Calendar, and other books about advanced, vanished African civilizations with stunning evidence that will force us to rethink our origins and rewrite our history books.
Dr. Semir “Sam” Osmanagich, Ph.D.
One of the world’s leading pyramid researchers, Dr. Osmanagich is an anthropology professor who discovered the Bosnian pyramids in Visoko and has investigated pyramids in China, Mauritius, Honduras, Egypt and other parts of the world. After the Egyptian experts have confirmed the existence of pyramids in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Dr. Osmanagich is changing the image of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Tour Includes:
● All transfers from-to Johannesburg airport
● Accommodation in nice lodges for twelve days/eleven nights (bed and breakfast)
● Welcome and farewell dinners
● All dinners (lunches and drinks excluded)
● Local transportation to the sites as per program
● Admission tickets to the sites and museums
ITINERARY
Friday, January 25, 2019, Day 1 – Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Pick up at O.R. Tambo airport in Johannesburg (JNB)
Tour of the University of the Witwatersrand, The Origins Centre, the World’s only Museum dedicated to exploring and celebrating the history of modern humankind. The Centre is home to a vast array of paleoanthropological, archaeological and genetic materials charting the origins of humankind. Opened in 2006, Origins Centre showcases Africa’s unique heritage and culture through rock art paintings dating back thousands of years, collected from all over Southern Africa. The rock paintings were the work of the San and visitors can expect to learn about the fascinating beliefs and rituals – such as hunting and the trance dance – of this ancient tribe.- Evening lecture
- Accommodation in Johannesburg
Saturday, January 26, 2019, Day 2 – Pretoria, South Africa
Tswaing Crater – Close to Pretoria, South Africa, is one of the great meteor impact sites on Earth. The meteor struck around 200,000 years ago causing great devastation to most of southern Africa – affecting the climate and survival activity of the people occupying this land. An important event in early human history.- Guided Tour to the Pretoria Ditsong National Museum of Natural Sciences. Formerly known as the Transvaal Museum and founded in 1892, it is a custodian and documentation centre of South Africa’s natural heritage.The Museum’s collections and exhibits include hominid fossils from the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. It is the only institute in South Africa that offers the local, national and international community the opportunity to view its collections including original fossil material usually denied the public.
- Drive to Malaga Hotel in Mpumalanga Province – 3-hour drive – arrival expected at 7 pm – check in and dinner.
- Evening lecture
Sunday, January 27, 2019, Day 3 – Nelspruit,South Africa
Visit Stone Circle Museum – see the large collection of ancient tools and artifacts – Torus stones, Klerksdorp Sphere, Cone-shaped tools, ringing stones and Fossils of Giants and other mysterious creatures.- Visit stone circle complex
- Lunch at Stone Circle Museum & Lodge
- Take a walk among several Stone Circles that show usage and habitation for over 100,000 years.
- Hike up the hill over terraces and stone circles – Sunset overlooking Waterval Boven, endless ancient terraces, channels and thousands of stone circles.
- Dinner & Accommodation at Malaga Hotel & Spa
Monday, January 28, 2019, Day 4 – Adam’s Calendar (South Africa)
The oldest Sun Calendar on Earth found to date – On the plateau near the village of Kaapsche Hoop, overlooking the Barberton Valley, is a peaceful space filled with open sky, incredible views, and a series of standing stones known by African elders, as the “The Birthplace of The Sun” or “Inzalo y’Langa.” The site is aptly named Adam’s Calendar because the stones are placed to track the movement of the Sun, which casts shadows on the rock. This remarkable calendar was originally a large circular stone structure and in the center of the ‘circle’ are two upright stones. Its original shape is still clearly visible from satellite images. There are strong connections to Sumerian texts and the gold mining activity in the Abzu by the Anunna gods. It should be noted that the area surrounding Adam’s Calendar is extremely rich in gold.- Lunch and a horse ride in the mountains for those who like the wild outdoors at the horse trails lodge.
- Kruger Museum: British Onslaught – First Concentration Camps – Learn about the global elite onslaught on the world through Gold from South Africa – See the critical role Southern Africa played in the setting of the agenda for the 20th century. The South African War 1899-1902 The role of Paul Kruger, Cecil John Rhodes, Winston Churchill and Mahatma Ghandi.
- Dinner and Accommodation at Malaga Hotel & Spa.
Tuesday, January 29, 2019, Day 5 – Giant Foot Print and Ngwenya Mine – Lion Cavern
The Giant Foot print is a deeply mysterious and sacred site – probably the best example of a giant foot print in rock, found anywhere on Earth. It points to a deeply mysterious past of human history and out planet – connected to giants in history and gold mining activity – not far from the oldest mine in the world in Swaziland.- Cross the border to Swaziland – Lion Cavern at Ngwenya Mine. This is officially recognised as the oldest mine in the world – dated by mainstream archaeology to 43,000 years. But the archaeoologist that discovered it stated openly that his findings make the mine well over 100,000 years old.
- Drive through picturesque Swaziland
- Cross the border back into South Africa – book into Pestana Hotel at Malelane on the Crocodile River 1km from the Malelane Kruger Gate.
- Sundowners, dinner and game viewing by the river. Private sunset Game Drive for those who choose.
Wednesday, January 30, 2019, Day 6 – Maputo (Mozambique)
Travel a full day North towards Zimbabwe, through the Kruger National park. 20.000 sq.km. of protected wildlife. Opportunity to see Big Five (lion, buffalo, elephant, leopard, rhino) plus many other animals like impalas, giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, etc.- Luch in the park at one of the camps
- Accommodation in the park at one of the well maintained northern camp sites.
Thursday, January 31, 2019, Day 7 – Lobamba (Swaziland)
Continue north through the Kruger park towards Zimbabwe.- Cross border into Zimbabwe – this can be a frustrating experience – keep a good sense of humour. It has improved in the past few years.
- Will be picked up by our trusted Zimbabwe tour operator, Hilary.
- Drive 3,5 hour journey to the spectacular Lodge At Great Zimbabwe, near the city of Masvingo.
Friday, February 1, 2019, Day 8 – Waterval Boven (South Africa)
Full day at the ruins – we take a lunch pack with us- The Great Zimbabwe ruins are the most impressive and largest collection of ruins in Africa south of the Sahara. Located in the heart of southern Africa, between the Zambezi and Limpopo Rivers, they are testament to a culture of great wealth and great architectural skills…. or advanced technology from a distant past. Great Enclosure has a million granite blocks in outer walls, entirely without mortar. Walls are up to 11 meters high extending for over 800 meters.
- Visit Museum at the site.
- Return to hotel for afternoon drinks & swimming
- Relax – Great conversation overlooking the ruins – Dinner
Saturday, February 2, 2019, Day 9 – Great Zimbabwe Day 2
Sunday, February 3, 2019, Day 10 – Travel back to South Africa
See many giant Baobab trees – thousands of years old along the way. Cross the border into South Africa and continue to our stop-over in the Mountains of Polokwane province.
Sunday, February 4, 2019, Day 11 – Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Travel to our hotel at City Lodge O.R. Tambo Airport
- Farewell Dinner
- Conversation and Recap on the full journey
Tuesday, February 5, 2019, Day 12 – Johannesburg (South Africa)
Morning – Time to see the large African market in Rosebank, Johannesburg before your flight departs – if you catch the Gautrain from the airport directly to Rosebank and back – only 20 minutes each way – high speed train – clean and secure. Rosebank is a popular tourist place with street cafes and great restaurants and shops.- Departure from the O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB).
Notes: This is an exclusive tour with limited number of participants. Hiking shoes are necessary. This is during summer in southern Africa – expect warm to hot temperatures – between 25 – 38 C. Hats and neck cover suggested – sun block cream – we will have in stock. Rain and thunderstorms may occur, so have a rain coat with you. Program is adjustable due to the weather conditions and security concerns.
Meals: Organizers will try to satisfy gluten-free and vegetarian needs, but holds no responsibility. Participants must have a passport that will be valid for at least 6 months after entering South Africa and 2 empty pages in passport. Organizers will accommodate participants who come one day early, for additional charge. Visas are not required for Swaziland and Zimbabwe – pay visa fee at the border.
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TOUR PRICING
Per Person Double Occupancy: $3,499 by check or money order, $3,689 by credit card
Per Person Single Occupancy: $4,099 by check or money order, $4,319 by credit card
Deposit Payment (due immediately in order to ensure a place on the tour)
Per Person: $500 by check or money order, $525 by credit card
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