DAY ONE – ARRIVE CAPE TOWN
On arrival in Cape Town, you are met by our “VIP” representative, who will assist you with customs formalities, help you collect your luggage, and through to the arrivals hall. As you enter the arrivals hall, look for a representative, holding a sign with your name on it. You will be handed your tour documents and transferred to your reserved hotel. On your own for the afternoon –
ACCOMMODATIONS –
Check-in to your 5-star hotel. Cape Town is known for its beautiful waterfront. Capture amazing views of the infamous Table Mountain.
DAY TWO – CAPE TOWN/WINELANDS
On Your Own for half-day – Enjoy the city of Cape Town or relax at your 5-star accommodation
Your private driver will transfer you to the Winelands early afternoon.
ACCOMMODATIONS –
Check-in to your 5-star hotel-
Relax at your 5-star accommodation at one of the most beautiful properties in the Winelands. Overnight. (B)
DAY THREE – WINELANDS
On your own- Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your driver in the lobby of the hotel. Transfer to Franschhoek Wine Tram Ticket office.
The Wine Route is set out in the schedule with the names of estates included in the route. You are able to visit up to 6 wines estates provide each visit doesn’t exceed 1 hour. You can pick and choose how long you prefer to stay at any estate.
DAY FOUR – WINELANDS/CAPETOWN
Transfer to Capetown late afternoon
Overnight in Capetown (B)
DAY FIVE – CAPE TOWN / SKUKUZA / SABI SAND GAME RESERVE
Today transfer by private vehicle to the airport where you will be met and assisted with check-in for the flight bound for Skukuza.
You will be met on arrival and driven with fellow guests to your reserved safari accommodations. After a quick freshen up, meet for high tea and set off on your first thrilling afternoon game drive, which takes you into the night to view the more elusive nocturnal species. Return to camp for a sumptuous dinner and a relaxing evening around the fireplace, sharing your day’s experience with the other guests.
Your accommodations close to Kruger National Park offers an extraordinary safari experience. Game viewing possibilities are simply unparalleled, including the much sought after ‘Big 5’. There are no fences on the reserve, so wildlife roams freely in a huge natural environment.
After a quick freshen up, meet for high tea and set off on your first game drive with fellow lodge guests. Return to the camp for dinner and a relaxing evening around the fireplace, sharing your day’s experience with the other guests.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Your first-class accommodation is within the greater Kruger National Park conservancy. It lies in an area where ‘Big 5’ sightings are so frequent, it is not unusual to see lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino in a single game drive.
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Exceptional food is an essential component of the safari experience. Candle-lit dinners, with traditional local dishes adding spice to the best international fare, are served on the deck of the main lodge.
Game drives by professional and extremely well-qualified game rangers in state of the art Land Rovers expertly modified to ensure your safety and comfort. Optional walking safaris, daily, to experience the beauty and fascination of Africa’s wildlife on foot. (B,L,D)
DAY SIX – SABI SAND GAME RESERVE
Accompanied by highly skilled game rangers, set out on early morning and evening shared game drives. Two game drives per day and an optional bush walk offer guests the opportunity to see the Big Five and much smaller wildlife. The rangers provide interesting information and anecdotes about the inhabitants of the bush.
Between exciting safaris, spend the time at camp relishing the tranquility of the bush. Relax at the pool or enjoy a siesta before lunch. After lunch, a late afternoon game drive and extends into the evening to view seldom seen nocturnal species by torchlight. It is when the nocturnal animals come to life, and the lions go out on their hunt! You will break somewhere out in the bush, in a scenic spot to watch a magnificent African sunset while sipping at a sundowner.
DAY SEVEN – SABI SAND GAME RESERVE / SKUKUZA / JOHANNESBURG
Prepare for an early morning wake-up call and out into the bush on the morning safari searching for animals not seen the day before. Return to camp for a hearty breakfast, and then relax until it is time to transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. On arrival, you will be met and assisted to the shuttle terminal for a courtesy shuttle to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Johannesburg is one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, an interesting melting-pot. There is something for everyone, from world-class shopping centers, like Hyde Park, Sandton, Rosebank, and Melrose Arch, to exclusive boutiques, outstanding eateries, and vibrant pavement cafes. For visitors to learn more about South Africa, various museums and sites showcase the events that have shaped the country’s unique democracy. The Apartheid Museum illustrates the fascinating record of South Africa’s past, while the impressive Constitutional Court is the protector of human rights and freedom.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Check in to your 5- star hotel, offering world-class facilities in a stylish and elegant setting with easy access to Africa’s finest shops, restaurants, cinemas, and theatres. (B)
DAY EIGHT – JOHANNESBURG
This morning meet your guide in the hotel lobby for your half-day tour of Soweto.
Soweto is home to over 2 million people who, despite living in crowded and chaotic conditions, have a tangible sense of community. Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum and discover the cause of the tragic riots which led to his death. A stop is made at the late Nelson Mandela’s former home, transformed into a museum (on own account). Your tour continues to Regina Mundi Church, site of many secret underground meetings of then banned political parties.
After lunch at a local restaurant (on your account), your scheduled activities resume with a visit to the Apartheid Museum. The museum takes visitors on a fascinating, horrifying, humbling, and ultimately inspiring journey from the dark days of ‘whites-only’ privilege, through to Nelson Mandela’s historic release from prison. Get a small idea of what it was like to have your entire life determined by your skin color. Documentary pieces of film, texts, sound clips, and live accounts recapture life in the old South Africa. It’s a journey you’re unlikely to forget in a hurry.
DAY NINE – JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA / VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE
Transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
After clearing Zimbabwe immigration formalities, exit into the arrivals hall, you will be met by a representative and transferred by private vehicle to your reserved hotel.
Later this afternoon, you will be collected and transferred to the Zambezi River for your sunset dinner cruise. Experience the grandeur above the falls as you sail upstream on the Zambezi Reflections, a floating restaurant. Celebrate the setting African sun, as you share in the end-of-day ritual, which sees wildlife head to the river for their last drink of the day. Bring a camera and create your golden memories.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Check into your 5 star accommodations. It is located only 2.5 miles from the majestic Victoria Falls.
Each of the luxurious air-conditioned rooms has uninterrupted views of the African bush. Additional amenities include a minibar, digital safe, international multi sockets, a beverage station including an espresso machine, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Enjoy the private lounge with a deck overlooking the game corridor of the Zambezi River. The lounge offers complimentary services such as private check-in and butler service, breakfast, afternoon tea and pastries, cocktails and snacks, Wi-Fi, shuttle service to the Falls and other points of interest in Victoria Falls. (BD)
DAY TEN – VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE
This morning join your shared tour of The Falls. It’s no surprise why Victoria Falls is one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World! You’ll understand it instantly as you tour the Zimbabwean side. This astounding gift of nature simply takes your breath away. Listen to the thunderous noise as millions of gallons of water surge over the falls into a series of narrow gorges below
Continue with an interactive visit to a local community. Learn the roles of both men and women in this society. Visit a homestead, interact with the locals, and observe their daily lives and culture.
There is a small curio shop here, filled with handcrafted items for sale created by extended family members of this homestead. Make sure you have room in your bag; you won’t want to leave empty-handed.
Return to your hotel, and the rest of the day is at your leisure.
DAY ELEVEN VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE / JOHANNESBURG / DEPART
Transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Johannesburg where you connect with your international departure flight.
