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SOUTH
AFRICA
Day 1 - USA
- Africa
Depart the United States on South African Airways for your incredible trip to Southern Africa.
Day 2 - Cape
Town
Touch down in Cape Town where wonderful sights, sounds and gourmet foods await you on this deluxe trip. You are met and escorted to your hotel, located at the Victoria & Alfred waterfront.
Table Bay Hotel / Cape Grace Hotel
Day 3 - Cape
Town / Table Mountain
Your introduction to the Cape area begins at the South African Museum. Then proceed to the Malay quarter and up Table Mountain for a panoramic view of the ocean and city (if weather permits). The afternoon is on your own to visit the markets or perhaps take an optional trip to Robben Island.
Table Bay Hotel / Cape Grace Hotel (B)
Day 4 - Cape
Point to Stellenbosch
Depart Cape Town, driving along the Cape Peninsula and the Cape of Good Hope to Sea Point, visiting Hout Bay and enjoying the dramatic views from Chapman's Peak drive. Then it is on to the Cape Point where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. After lunch, proceed to the historic port city of Simonstown, continuing to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. In the late evening, head to Stellenbosch for overnight at a gracious country estate. This region has become one of the gourmet capitals of the world. There are excellent restaurants to choose from, but please note that reservations are a must.
The Lanzerac / Grand Roche (B)
Day 5 - Wine
Country
After a delicious homemade breakfast, today's excursion takes you into the heart of the wine country. Visit the historic Cape Dutch town of Stellenbosch. In the Franschoek valley you will stop at the fabulous Boschendal Winery and Gardens. A final stop is made at another winery to sample several types of the top South African wines, which have become world renowned.
The Lanzerac / Grand Roche (B)
Day 6-7 - Mala
Mala Game Reserve
Rise early this morning for your flight into the legendary Mala Mala Game Reserve. Set on the banks of the Sand River, Mala Mala Game Lodge is a top rated world property which affords guests the ultimate in comfort. Each spacious cottage is decorated in an African motif and provides all amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. A professional ranger and Shangaan tracker lead game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles. On the evening drives you'll search for nocturnal species such as bush babies, genet and the elusive leopard.
Mala Mala Game Lodge (B-L-D)
Day 8 - Lesedi
Cultural Village
After an early morning game drive, fly to Johannesburg where you are escorted to Lesedi, a diverse cultural cross section of South Africa's indigenous people. Lesedi consists of four different villages: Xhosa, Pedi, Zulu and Basotho. Each is traditional in style and inhabited by a family. Emphasis is on guest participation and learning about the traditional lifestyles. Everyone will come together for dances, stories, hearty traditional food and sorghum beer. The warmth and light-heartedness of the welcome, combined with the opportunity to communicate and learn, opens a door into a new world. This is truly a unique experience that you'll remember all your life!
The Grace Hotel (B-D)
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Day 9-10 - Victoria
Falls
Take an early flight to one of the natural wonders of the world,
Victoria Falls. A guided walking tour takes you through the rainforest,
stopping at the best vantage points: Devil's Cataract, Eastern Cataract,
Horeshoe and Rainbow Falls. As the sun sets this evening, take a
cruise on the Zambezi River following by an exciting traditional
dance and dinner. A highly recommended option is the 'Flight of
the Angels', an exhilarating low-level flightseeing tour of the
falls. Whichever your choice, you can be assured of unparalleled
views of the area.
Victoria Falls Hotel / Safari Lodge (B-D) & (B)
Day 11 - Victoria
Falls - Johannesburg - Home
Late morning transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport for your return
flight to Johannesburg where you board your continuing flight home.
If the U.S. is your final destination arrive back on Day 12.
OPTIONAL
EXTENTIONS
CHOBE
NATIONAL PARK
BOTSWANA
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Day 10 - Chobe
National Park
Bid farewell to Victoria Falls this morning and board your land
transport across the border into the Chobe .Park where our accommodations
look out over the Chobe River. Chobe has a great variety of habitats,
ranging from grasslands to forest and scrub. Hundreds of elephant
can be seen as well as Sable, roan antelope, zebra, buffalo and
giraffe. Enjoy a late evening game drive before turning in.
Chobe Game Lodge / Cresta Mowana (B-L-D)
Day 11 - Chobe
National Park
A full day of game activities begins with a sunrise game drive.
It is not uncommon to see huge herds of elephant, sometimes numbering
five hundred strong playing on the banks of the river. Take an afternoon
river cruise to see crocodile, hippo and several different antelope
species, before returning to the lodge for dinner. The Chobe River
forms the park's northern and western boundaries. Few places can
equal Chobe's variety of big game and birdlife. Game viewing in
open safari vehicles.
Chobe Game Lodge/Cresta Mowana (B-L-D)
Day 12 - Victoria
Falls - Johannesburg - Home
Late morning transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport for your return
flight to Johannesburg where you board your continuing flight home.
If the U.S. is your final destination arrive back on Day 13.
MOREMI GAME RESERVE
BOTSWANA
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Day 10 - Moremi Game Reserve
Bid farewell to Victoria Falls this morning and board your land transport across the border to the Kasane Airport. Here you will board your light aircraft which will wing you into the Moremi Game Reserve. Enjoy your first afternoon game drive before dinner and overnight.
Moremi Deluxe Tented Camp (B-L-D)
Day 11 - Moremi Game Reserve
Moremi Game Reserve is adjacent to and partially surrounded by the Okavango Delta. It offers excellent game viewing providing a kind of bridge between the permanent Delta and the Mopane woodlands There are a wide range of habitats in Moremi; from riparian woodland, floodplain, reed beds, permanent wetland through mopane forest to dry savanna woodland. Moremi is one of the most beautiful Reserves in Africa and at any time of the year, game is prolific (although what is seen obviously varies with the season). Enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives.
Moremi Deluxe Tented Camp (B-L-D)
Day 12 - Victoria
Falls - Johannesburg - Home
Late morning transfer to the Victoria Falls Airport for your return
flight to Johannesburg where you board your continuing flight home.
If the U.S. is your final destination arrive back on Day 13.
Further Extensions
- The Palace at
Sun City - World Famous Luxurious Hotel
- Rovos
Rail No longer available as shown in brochure. Request alternate itinerary.
How
about extending your stay in Africa with a breathtaking exotic retreat
to one of our Jewels Of The Indian Ocean? How about adding a Gorilla Trek through the Uganda rain forests to discover the wonders and brilliance of the
elusive mountain gorillas, up close and very personal? They are both perfect extensions to any safari!
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