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SOUTHERN
CONTRASTS - SOUTH AFRICA, BOTSWANA AND VICTORIA FALLS
- 15 DAYS/14
NIGHTS
Trip Highlights & Overview
This 15 day program is designed
for travelers who want to enjoy Africa’s best safari destinations
in high luxury. Begin with 5 nights stay in Cape Town, arguably
Africa’s loveliest city. After some sight-seeing around Cape Town
and surrounds, fly to the Madikwe Game Reserve in the north-west
Province for 2 nights as a step-in-stone towards Wildlife adventure.
Three nights in a private Game Reserve adjacent World’s renowned
Kruger National Park is a luxurious base for game viewing. Next,
head to Victoria Falls to experience the wonder of the world’s
most magnificent waterfalls. Finally spend two days in Chobe, famed
for thousands of elephants making they homes in that area. Game
drives and motorboat water safaris ensure that guests see as much
wildlife as possible during their stay.
Day 1 - Wednesday Cape Town Touch down in Cape Town where wonderful sights, sounds and gourmet foods await. You will be met and transferred by private car to the Mount Nelson Hotel, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World and an Orient-Express Hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. After a marvelous evening meal, retire to prepare for tomorrow’s adventures. Overnight at the Mount Nelson Hotel. Day 2 - Thursday Cape Town Scenic City Tour (private car) Your introduction to the Cape area begins at lush Kirsten Bosch Gardens. Continue to the Malay quarter and up Table Mountain for a panoramic view of the ocean and city (if weather permits). A visit of antique shops in and around Cape Town is also included. The afternoon, on your own, shop at V & A Waterfront or perhaps take an optional trip to Robben Island. In the evening dinner is at Africa Café where you will enjoy a selection of Africa’s best dishes. (B, D) Overnight at the Mount Nelson Hotel. Day 3 - Friday Cape Town, Cape Point/Cape of Good Hope Tour (Private Car) A private car and driver is at your service, for a visit of the famous Cape of Good Hope, poised at the tip of the continent. Travel along the scenic Atlantic Ocean Coast en route to Hout Bay. On arrival there’s an opportunity for a cruise to Seal Island (payable locally). Travel onwards to the splendor of Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve - said to be the meeting place of two mighty oceans, the Atlantic and the Indian. Return to your hotel is via Boulders Beach where there is a chance to see a colony of Penguins, and the small town of Simon’s Town. (B) Overnight at the Mount Nelson Hotel. Day 4 - Saturday Cape Town - Winelands Tour (private car) Today visit the picturesque Wineland areas of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek with their vineyards and authentic Cape Dutch-style homesteads, on a full day tour. Learn about the cultural history of the area, enjoy a delectable lunch (payable locally) and get a chance to taste a few wines from the region. (B) Overnight at the Mount Nelson Hotel. Day 5 - Sunday Cape Town - Two Oceans Helicopters Tour This morning your fantastic private 30 minutes Two Oceans helicopter tour departs at 09H00 from V & A Waterfront. Spend the rest of your final day enjoying all that Cape Town has to offer. This evening enjoy dinner in a South African home, where you savor local cuisine and warm hospitality. (B, D) Overnight at the Mount Nelson Hotel. Day 6 - Monday Cape Town/Madikwe Game Reserve Your flight, via Johannesburg, takes you across the country to Makanyane Safari Lodge, a luxurious lodge with a diverse and rich eco-system, in Madikwe Game Reserves situated in the North West Province. An afternoon game drive introduces you to your first big game encounters. (B, L, D) Overnight at Makanyane Safari Lodge. Day 7 - Tuesday Madikwe Game Reserve Enjoy a full day wildlife activities planned around your individual interests or enjoy “live National Geographic Screen right in the front of the garden of your luxury thatched suite.” (B, L, D) Overnight at Makanyane Safari Lodge Day 8 - Wednesday Madikwe/Kruger Private Game Reserve A morning game drive and then fly back to Johannesburg for your charter flight to Kruger National Park, hosting South Africa’s largest population of wildlife - including the Big Five. An afternoon game drive may reward you with close-ups of the elusive leopard! (B, L, D) Overnight at Londolozi Game Lodge. Day 9 Thursday - Kruger Private Game Reserve Today there is plenty of opportunities for tracking wildlife, before enjoying a “silver service” dinner and evening camaraderie around the campfire. (B, L, D) Overnight at Londolozi Game Lodge. Day 10 Friday Kruger Private Game Reserve/Victoria Falls Fly to the Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Your private car will transfer you to the 5 Star Victoria Falls Hotel for a refreshing night’s rest in luxurious accommodation. (B) Overnight At Victoria Falls Hotel Day 11 - Saturday Victoria Falls This morning you are led to an escorted walking tour stopping at the scenic viewpoints of the Devil’s Cataract, Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Rainbow Falls and the Eastern Cataract. In the afternoon you will be picked up for a helicopter flight over the falls. As the sun sets this evening, enjoy a deluxe sundowner cruise on the mighty Zambezi river followed by a tribal dance presentation and a boma dinner which completes the day, as you feast on local delicacies while being entertained by local singers and dancers.(B,D) Overnight at Victoria Falls Hotel. Day 12 - Sunday Victoria Falls/Chobe Botswana This morning you will be transferred by road across the border to Chobe, Botswana, clearing customs and immigration en route. Just 150 km from Victoria Falls, Chobe is best known for its abundant elephants. This afternoon join an exciting game drive sunset cruise by riverboat. (B, L, D) Overnight at Chobe Chilwero Day 13 - Monday Chobe National Park A day of superb game viewing by open safari vehicle - see Chobe’s vast herds of elephant and buffalo plus hopefully some of their predators. (B, L, D) Overnight at Chobe Chilwero Day 14 - Tuesday Chobe/Victoria Falls/Johannesburg Last chance for some early game viewing. After breakfast you will be transferred by road across the Botswana border to Victoria Falls Airport for your Flight to Johannesburg, for a final night. Last chance also for shopping, and savoring the sights and sounds of Africa. (B) Overnight at the Westcliff Hotel, which is part of the internationally renowned company, Orient Express Hotels, and is perfectly in tune with the distinctive taste of the experienced travelers. Day 15 - Wednesday Johannesburg/USA Board your international flight today, with memories of fabulous places and memorable moments. (B)
Dates and Prices Weekly departures: Every Wednesday
from Cape Town.
Price is subject to change based
on the current exchange rate at the time of booking.
New York/ Cape Town/ Johannesburg/ Madikwe/ Kruger/ Victoria Falls/ Johannesburg/ New York as from $1600 (excl tax) for early birds. Add-on fares from major cities are available. Please request while booking.
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