Day 1 Arrive Johannesburg, South Africa
Arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa's vibrant "City of Gold." You’ll be warmly welcomed by an African Travel representative before a private transfer whisks you to the luxurious DaVinci Hotel. Settle into your room, unwind, and take in the city’s energy as you prepare for the meaningful days of exploration that lie ahead.
Accommodations: Davinci Hotel And Suites
Meals:
Day 2 Johannesburg
Begin your day in Soweto with a private tour that unveils the city’s history of resilience. Visit Regina Mundi Church and the Hector Pieterson Memorial, commemorating the brave students who defied apartheid. After a local lunch, the Apartheid Museum offers deep insights into the strength of a nation and Mandela’s enduring impact. Spend the rest of the evening at your leisure.
Accommodations: Davinci Hotel And Suites
Meals: (BL)
Day 3 Johannesburg / Kruger Private Reserve
Your journey continues as you fly off to your safari adventure (extra cost). After a short road transfer you will find yourself in a wildlife haven. Meet your game ranger and hop aboard an open vehicle for an afternoon game drive. Look out for the Big Five and an abundance of bird life.
Meals: (BLD)
Day 4 Kruger Private Reserve
Twice-daily game drives throughout the reserve, accompanied by expert guides and trackers, provide plenty of opportunities to witness the plethora of local wildlife. See for yourself why Kapama Private Game Reserve is affectionately known as the “African Eden” – this slice of wilderness paradise is secluded from crowds and home to the Big Five as well as more than 40 other mammal species and 350 different types of birds. Witness a magnificent African sunset while sipping a sundowner somewhere in the bush before celebrating with a communal dinner back at the lodge.
Accommodations: Kapama River Lodge
Meals: (BLD)
Day 5 Kruger Private Reserve /Cape Town
Transfer Hoedspruit Airport for your flight to Cape Town (extra cost). Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Spend the evening at leisure, soaking in the stunning views and vibrant ambiance of this beautiful city.
Accommodations: The Commodore Hotel
Meals: (B)
Day 6 Cape Town
Visit Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 18 years. This historic landmark and UNESCO site stands as a tribute to the triumph of freedom and human dignity. After the visit, return to Cape Town for a leisurely afternoon. Spend the rest of the day at your own pace, exploring the city or relaxing at your hotel.
Accommodations: The Commodore Hotel
Meals: (B)
Day 7 Cape Town
Today’s township excursion offers a deep insight into South Africa's boundless hope and creative energy. Meet inspiring individuals empowering their communities through grassroots development, and spend time with children at a local preschool or seniors at a retirement home. Visit an urban garden or a literacy workshop, and be moved by the raw energy of the "Rainbow Nation." In the evening, indulge in a vibrant, authentic African culinary experience with a 14-course dinner at the renowned GOLD restaurant, complemented by drumming and cultural performances.
Accommodations: The Commodore Hotel
Meals: (BD)
Day 8 Cape Town
Today's sightseeing will immerse you in spectacular ocean vistas. Keep your camera ready as you wind along the legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive, capturing the scenic coastline, and explore the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Visit the charming colony of penguins at Boulders Beach before enjoying a leisurely lunch. Return to your hotel in the afternoon to unwind and reflect on the day’s unforgettable sights.
Accommodations: The Commodore Hotel
Meals: (BL)
Day 9 Cape Town/Depart
Bid farewell to Africa, taking with you a lifetime of loving memories. Transfer to Cape Town airport for your international flight home.
Meals: (B)
Kruger National Park
This enormous and magnificent park is one of the most popular public game parks in the world. Its density of permanent game is unrivalled with hundreds of different species; 507 birds, 336 trees, 147 mammals, 114 reptiles, 49 fish and 34 amphibians! Sighting the "Big Five" has become a quest for many people on safari, and Kruger National Park has more than its fare share of these, with an estimated 1,800 lion, 9,125 elephant, 25,000 buffalo, unknown number of leopards and 2,300 black and white rhino. These animals became the 'Big Five' because they are the five most dangerous animals to hunt - when injured they attack! There are plenty of other fascinating animals and birds in the African bush.
Johannesburg
Johannesburg's contrasts are some of the most extreme in the world; poverty-stricken and overcrowded Alexandra is surrounded by some of the richest suburbs in South Africa, and downtown hundreds of homeless struggle to survive around the Stock Exchange. The contrast between suburb and township is mirrored nationwide, but is more extreme here because of the intense wealth of many of the suburbs, and the sheer size of the townships and their satellite squatter camps. Yet the city as a whole continues to suck in people and skills from all over the country, making it the financial, commercial and cultural powerhouse of South Africa.
Cape Town
Cape Town is southern Africa's most beautiful, most romantic and most-visited city. Few urban centers anywhere can match its setting along the Cape Peninsula spine, which slides like the mighty tail of the continent into the Atlantic Ocean. By far the most striking - and famous - of its sights is Table Mountain, frequently mantled by clouds, and rearing up from the middle of the city to provide a constantly changing vista to the suburbs below. Table Mountain is the city's solid core which divides the city into distinct zones with public gardens, wilderness, forests, hiking routes, vineyards and desirable residential areas trailing down it's lower slopes.
Excursions
Cape Town City Tour - Half Day
Cape Town City Tour - Half Day
Your guide will discuss the city's abundance of sightseeing possibilities and will tailor make your day's activities according to your individual interests and preferences. This affords you the advantage of total flexibility while still maintaining the expertise of a qualified guide. We first make our way to the to the lower cable car station on the slopes of Table Mountain, where (weather permitting) we make the short and comfortable ascent to the top of the mountain by cable car. The panoramic view of the sea and city from the summit is magnificent. Then begin the tour of historic Cape Town. Whether you are interested in visiting the traditional tourist attractions, indulging in a personal passion, or simply exploring the 'Mother City' as a local, Cape Town has more than enough diversity to cater to your personal preference.
Your half day tour includes two entrance fees as well as the return Table Mountain Aerial Cableway ticket. After your tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Three Hour Cruise
Three Hour Cruise
The Inala Antares proudly awaits you in Cape Town, ready to take you first class on a journey of a lifetime. With its Italian styling, trendy interiors, quality construction techniques and performance it has been specially designed to meet your tastes and requirements.
Your day will start with a luxury transfer from your hotel providing you with a concierge service to help you orchestrate the perfect few hours on board the Inala.
Experience an exquisite Cape Town sunset with Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles as a backdrop as you cruise in pure luxury on board (weather depending on the day) otherwise in Table Bay towards the Bloubergstrand beaches.
The Inala is a 57ft Princess design, luxury motor yacht, moored in front of the Cape Grace Hotel V&A Waterfront. Your three hour cruise includes the famous Clifton beaches, with panoramic views of Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles in elegance and luxury. Clifton bay is on the way to Hout Bay and is the ideal place to spend a few hours at on board, enjoying the sun and a swim in the cool water.
Whale Watching Tour - Full Day
Whale Watching Tour - Full Day
Your Whale watching excursion will either be done in Hermanus or Gansbaai, based on the best sightings & weather conditions over your period of travel.
The whale watching trips can also afford you the possibility to see: Great white sharks, Bryde's whales, Humpback whales, Southern giant petrels, Cape gannets and Dolphins, making these whale watching trips not just magical but rewarding too, and are sure to capture everyone's imagination.
Your return to shore will depend on the sightings for the day, which may result in a late lunch. Your guide will discuss the best restaurant options with you based on your preference and logistics. An A la Carte lunch including soft drinks & non-premium brand drinks and house wines is included in your tour.
Time permitting you may have the opportunity to walk along the coastal paths in Herma-nus where during whale season (mid June to mid November) whales may be seen playing close to the shore. You will be dropped off at your hotel in the late afternoon.
Cape Point Sidecar Tour - Full Day
Cape Point Sidecar Tour - Full Day
Your guide will discuss your individual interests and preferences and tailor make the day's routing and sightings accordingly. All sidecars are decommissioned military bikes used during World War II, which has been restored and fully refurbished.
You will be supplied with retro leather jackets, helmets, goggles as well as a complimentary bandana. Depending on your interests you will be visiting all the iconic attractions such as Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Chapmans Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope (including the Cape Point Funicular ticket) and the Boulders Penguin Colony.
Stop for lunch at a popular local restaurant including local wine and refreshments. Top off the day with a scenic coastal drive back to your hotel. After your day's touring, you will be dropped off at your hotel for your evening at leisure.
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