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South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana,
Visit: Johannesburg, Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, Cape Town
Arrival in Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport. After customs, immigration and baggage collection, meet your English-speaking driver and transfer to your hotel . Overnight stay.
At 07:00 hrs after breakfast at the hotel. At 08:00 you will be met by your English-Speaking driver / guide and depart on your half day Johannesburg city tour
Whilst this tour takes in many activities it is not a difficult day as there are several stops for walking, coffee and soft drink breaks.
The tour commences in the new financial heart of the African continent in the Sandton CBD with a drive past the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and moves onto the wealthiest suburbs on the African continent, Sandhurst and Hyde Park and then progresses to Houghton with a drive past President Mandela’s home in this beautiful suburb.
Thereafter you enter the bustling high rise cosmopolitan suburb of Hillbrow formerly the home to most of South Africa’s European immigrants and now home to South Africa’s African diaspora.
You then progress to Constitution Hill for your first stop, the home of the Constitutional Court, down to the business district of Braamfontein which hosts the world famous University of the Witwatersrand, across the Nelson Mandela Bridge into Newtown for your second stop at Main Street where you will walk around the old Mining House District, home to most of the World’s largest mining companies such as Anglo American and BHP Billiton.
You re-join your vehicle for a drive past Gandhi Square named after Mahatma Gandhi who lived in South Africa during his early years as a lawyer. At12:00 return to the hotel. Overnight stay
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At 0600hrs 06:00 breakfast at the hotel. At 07:00 Meet your driver and transfer to the Airport for your flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. At10:00 Depart OR Tambo International Airport , 1050hrs arrival at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport / Skukuza Airport
Arrive in time for high tea, Thereafter it is time for an afternoon / evening game drive in an open 4x4 Land Rover together with your knowledgeable guide (Game Ranger) and other guests from the lodge. Stop to enjoy a spectacular African sunset with a sundowner drink and snacks before returning to the lodge in the dark, where you may be lucky to spot a rare nocturnal animal with the aid of powerful torches. Dinner served under the stars. Overnight stay
05:30 Early rise followed by coffee and rusks and then a morning game drive.
06:00 Depart on your morning game drive
The Private Concessions of the park offer guests an intimate and exclusive safari without the crowds - while still within the boundaries of the mighty Kruger. Still bound by certain park regulations, the concessions afford guests exclusivity and luxury. Here, game vehicles viewing wildlife can stay a while longer and have the experience remain untainted by crowds of tourists. Visitors have the added bonus of being able to venture into the Kruger Park itself should they wish (although hardly necessary considering the superb game-viewing in the immediate area). Those in the park, however, cannot venture into the private concessions.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast before having time to relax during the heat of the day, either at the pool or in the comfort of your room.
In the late afternoon it once again time for a game drive in the hope of seeing some more exciting animals. Dinner is served at the lodge on your return. Overnight stay.
At 07:00 Breakfast at the lodge. At 08:00 You will be met by your English-Speaking driver and be transferred to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for your flight to Livingstone Airport. At11:35 Depart Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. At 13:10 Arrive at Livingstone Airport, Meet your ESD and transfer to your hotel in Victoria Falls.
Enroute to your hotel you will visit the falls on the Zambian side.
Described by the Kololo tribe living in the area in the 1800’s as ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ - ‘the Smoke that Thunders’ and in more modern terms as ‘the greatest known curtain of falling water’, Victoria Falls are a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe.
A path along the edge of the forest provides the visitor who is prepared to brave the tremendous spray with an unparalleled series of views of the Falls.
One special vantage point is across the Knife edge bridge, where visitors can have the finest view of the Eastern Cataract and the Main Falls as well as the Boiling Pot where the river turns and heads down the Batoka Gorge.
Other van tage points include the Falls bridge and the Lookout Tree which commands a panoramic view across the Main Falls.
Different times of the year will provide completely different experiences of the Falls region. Peak flood season is around March and April and the full power of the falls can be experienced in all its glory.
As the floods abate the view of the falls gets better and better through the year, but at its lowest, around November and December the Falls become little rivulets running over the edge and in some places along the 1,7km width no water falls at all.
After the tour cross the border to Victoria falls and be transferred to your hotel .Rest of the afternoon at your own leisure. Overnight stay.
08:00 Breakfast at the hotel
Meet your English Speaking Driver and drive across the border into Botswana.
Arrival in time for Lunch at the lodge.
15:30 Depart for shared afternoon activity (approximately 3 hours).
Game drives in the Chobe National Park offer excellent game viewing opportunities. If you allow yourself adequate time here you will probably see nearly all the major species: giraffe, elephant, zebra, impala, tsessebe, roan, sable, wildebeest, kudu, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, eland and accompanying predators including lion, hyena, jackal, bat-eared fox and possibly even cheetah and wild dog.
19:00 Return to the lodge
19:30 Dinner at the lodge
O/N: Chobe Cresta Mowana 4*(FI) Standard Room
O/N: Chobe Game Lodge 5*(FB+) Standard Room
At 08:00 breakfast at the hotel. At 09:00 You will be met by your English Speaking driver and cross the border into Botswana and transfer to the lodge. At 13:00 Lunch at the lodge. At 16:00 Meet your lodge ranger and depart on your (shared) afternoon game drive.Game drives in the Chobe National Park offer excellent game viewing opportunities. If you allow yourself adequate time here you will probably see nearly all the major species: giraffe, elephant, zebra, impala, tsessebe, roan, sable, wildebeest, kudu, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, eland and accompanying predators including lion, hyena, jackal, bat-eared fox and possibly even cheetah and wild dog.At 19:00 return to the lodge . At19:30 Dinner at the lodge with overnight stay.
At 06:00 meet your lodge Ranger and depart on your (shared) morning game drive.
Game drives in the Chobe National Park offer excellent game viewing opportunities. If you allow yourself adequate time here you will probably see nearly all the major species: giraffe, elephant, zebra, impala, tsessebe, roan, sable, wildebeest, kudu, buffalo, waterbuck, warthog, eland and accompanying predators including lion, hyena, jackal, bat-eared fox and possibly even cheetah and wild dog.09:00 Return to the lodge for breakfast
After breakfast you will be met for your 2 hour Namibian Village walk tour that takes you through the villages across the river in Namibia.
It is an interesting tour, where the guide tells you stories about the village and the people. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes because it is quite a walk. Return to the lodge for lunch at16:00 Meet your guide and depart on a boat cruise
From the comfort of your boat view mighty elephant, giraffe, hippo and other wild animals returning to the Chobe River to quench their thirst.
19:00 Return to the lodge followed by dinner at the lodge and overnight stay.
At 05:30 Meet your lodge Ranger and depart on your (shared) morning game drive. At 08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
Time TBA: You will be met by your English-Speaking driver and transferred to Kasane airport for your fight to Maun .At 13:35 Depart Maun to Cape Town.
At 16:10 Arrival into Cape Town Airport off flight, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel .Rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight stay
At 07:30 hrs breakfast at the hotel. At 08:30 You will be met by your English-Speaking driver / guide and depart on your half day Cape Town City and Table Mountain .
The Mother City is steeped in history, culture and scenic wonders, and offers an abundance of things to see and do
The drive to the city takes you past famous landmarks. We will pass the Dias statue, the Van Riebeek statue and Train station, before your visit to the Castle of Good Hope, built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The Castle was developed as a maritime replenishment station, and from 1678 it was the center of civilian, administrative and military life at the Cape until the area grew and operations expanded elsewhere. Today, the Castle is the seat of the military in the Cape, and is open for visitors to explore and learn more about its history.
The route then leads you to the magnificent Table Mountain (weather permitting), or in the event of inclement weather, Signal Hill. You will ascend to the top by the revolving cable car. Here, you will see wild flowers, daisies, silver tree, and marvel at a birds-eye view of the city and its beaches. On a clear day, it is even possible to see Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.
After that descend back to the city, move on to a visit of the Company Gardens, a large public park and botanical garden set in the heart of Cape Town, home to a rose garden, Japanese garden, fish pond and aviary, and driving through Malay quarters, also known as the Bo-Kaap, which means "Above Cape" because of its location up against the slopes of Table Mountain. There after visit Greenmarket square for some souvenirs.
12:30 hrs Return to the hotel
At 07:00 Breakfast at the hotel. At 08:00 you will be met by your English Speaking driver / guide and depart on your full day Cape Point Tour, including lunch.
This is an awe-inspiring tour to the towering headland known as Cape Point. Magnificent beaches, breath-taking views, historic and picturesque coastal villages are to be seen along the way. The Cape Peninsula is one of the world’s most scenic areas and stretches from the City center to Cape Point.
Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard via Sea Point Bantry Bay, Clifton, and Camps Bay, stopping at Maiden Cove look-out point for a panoramic view of the Twelve Apostles, before continuing to Hout Bay, a quaint village and fishing harbour with magnificent mountain views and beach. Take a 40-minute optional cruise (excluded) from Hout Bay harbour to Duiker Island, the Seal Colony beneath the well-known Sentinel Mountain where you can view thousands of Cape Fur Seals in their natural environment. (weather permitting)
On through Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most breath-taking coastal drives, to Cape Point.
The Good Hope Nature Reserve, has magnificent fynbos vegetation, birdlife, endemic antelope species and zebra, historic shipwrecks, and lighthouses.
You will take the Flying Dutchman funicular to the top of Cape Point for excellent viewing opportunities from the two lighthouses that adorn the point. Cape Point is perceived to be the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
Thereafter continue to historic Simon’s Town, a village with charming Victorian architecture, a naval base, and a large penguin colony at the beautiful Boulders Beach where you will get to walk alongside the penguins.
14:00 Lunch will be at Harbour House restaurant, which is included in the price.
16:00 Return to Cape Town via the Ou Kaapse Weg with magnificent views of the Constantia Valley. Overnight stay.
At 08:00 - You will be met by your English-Speaking driver / guide and depart on your full day Wine Route tour
You will visit historic Stellenbosch the second oldest town in South Africa which is rich in Dutch colonial heritage.
Stellenbosch occupies the perfect terroir for grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and a truly South African clone of Pinot Noir and Hermitage: Pinotage.
Move on to visit some of South Africa’s oldest and most famous wine estates. These Grand Old Cape-Dutch farmhouses and wine stores have watched proudly over the land for centuries; and the vineyards & wine estates still produce some of South Africa’s top wines today.
Wineries to be visited today will be pre-selected according to clients wishes.
13:00 Lunch will be at Pierneef restaurant at La Motte.
Visit Franschhoek, and the Huguenot Monument; this museum also has an Annexe in which exhibitions on Franschhoek and Huguenot families are displayed. The Annexe, built in 1976, also houses the museum auditorium, research center and souvenir shop.
Thereafter take a short walk through the historic centre of Franschoek.
Return to the hotel and rest of the day at your own leisure
After breakfast late Morning Checkout
You will be met and transferred to Cape Town International Airport for onward flight to Johannesburg to connect on your evening flight back home.
Inclusion
Accommodation as specified in itinerary Meals as specified in itinerary Transfers as specified in itinerary English Speaking Driver as specified in itinerary English Speaking Guide as specified in itinerary Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide All entrance fees and guided excursions as described in itinerary All park fees 1 litre bottled water per person per day Internal & Domestic FlightsExclusion
International Flights and Airport Taxes Visa Fees (if applicable) Medical & Travel Insurance Incidental tips to hotel/lodge staff Gratuity to tour driver/guide All expenses of personal nature Any entrance fees and guided excursions not included in the above itinerary Early Check In & Late Check OutNote
Optionals on requests Hotels/ Lodges 1. The Maslow Hotel 2. Lukimbi lodge 3. Kingdom Hotel 4. Chobe Safari Lodge 5. Cape MilnerEscorted Experience
- Fixed Dates
- Modern Airconditioned Vehicle
- First Class Hotels
Tour Category
Tour Vehicle
Multi Seater AC van
Tour Guide
Local English only guide
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