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Days4
Destinations2
TravelersCape, Safari & the Smoke That Thunders
Estimated tour price per person sharing from ZAR 197 030.00 (About USD 11 590.00)
Day 1
Arrive Cape Town International Airport
Met on arrival and chauffeur transfer provided to hotel.
Evening at leisure
Day 2
Morning exploring the "Mother City."
Arrive at Table Mountain National Park and enjoy your visit of this iconic landmark - a symbol of Cape Town (weather permitting). Declared as one of the seven wonders of the world, Table Mountain offers panoramic views over the Mother City and the Atlantic Seaboard with Robben Island lying sleepily in Table Bay Harbour.
Continue to explore the “Mother City” – the inner City, it’s heritage and surroundings…
Company Gardens - The park and heritage site were originally established in the early 1650s by the European Settlers arriving in the area. The gardens provided fresh fruit and vegetables to the ships seeking replenishment when rounding the Cape on their journey to the East.
After your stroll through the serene Company Gardens, as you make your way to the Wale Street where the iconic ''Arch'' monument stands. The monument was created to commemorate the life and work of Desmond Tutu - lovingly referred to by South Africans as ''The Arch'' - as well as a tribute to the values of the South African Constitution. The Arch was installed beside the historic St. George's Cathedral which is also known as the ''People's Cathedral'' for its role in the resistance against the Apartheid Regime.
Visit the picturesque Bo-Kaap a historic area that became home to many Muslims and freed slaves after the abolition of slavery. Discover the unique culture, lifestyle, and personality during a walk through the area. Continue to Zonnebloem, originally District Six, and visit the living museum, that incorporates memories of District Six and the forced removals.
Tour ends back at the hotel at about 1PM
Afternoon at leisure
We have a "surprise" arranged for you this evening!
Day 3
Enjoy a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula with its natural treasures and spectacular scenery and a wine taste in the Constantia Wine Valley.
Your adventure starts with your scenic drive along Atlantic Seaboard via Sea Point, Clifton, Camps Bay and Hout Bay, a quaint seaside village with magnificent mountain views and Chapmans Peak Drive, one of the world's most spectacular coastal drives.
Rugged rocks and sheer cliffs towering more than 200 metres above the sea and cutting deep into the ocean, provide a spectacular background for the Cape Points rich biodiversity. The natural vegetation of the areas – fynbos – comprises the smallest but richest of the world’s six floral kingdoms. Watch the dramatic clash of the seas from the viewpoint which can be accessed by a foot or the Flying Dutchman Funicular.
Historic Simons Town, a village with charming Victorian architecture, a naval base and a large penguin colony at the beautiful Boulders Beach. Boulders penguin colony is home to a growing colony of the protected African penguin. Wooden walkways allow visitors to view penguins in their natural habitat.
End the day with a visit to the Constantia Wine valley for a tasting. Your visit to one of the oldest uninterrupted wine growing region in the Southern hemisphere will leave you coming back for more.
5PM Tour ends at the Hotel.
Day 4
Breakfast at your leisure
Chauffeur transfer provided to Cape Town International Airport in time for:
Departure flight from Cape Town - 2 hour flying time.
Arrive Skukuza Airport. Met on arrival and shared transfer provided to the lodge.
Your afternoon game drive is a journey of anticipation, discoveries and delight! The start of every game drive is like a blank page just waiting to be filled with tales of adventure to last a lifetime. Mother Nature never fails to amaze.
Dinner at the lodge
Day 5
Morning and afternoon/evening game viewing activities as per the lodge.
Close, intimate and rewarding encounters. The respectful interaction with nature means that we can get closer to animals and fully appreciate the magnitude of their beauty. The height of a giraffe lumbering past the game vehicle, the whump of an elephant fanning its ears, or the earthy scent of a hyena den are experiences one never forgets.
Many of the guides and trackers have grown up in the area and have an instinctive understanding of nature. We combine this passion with extensive training and planning to deliver exceptional safari experiences that place your safety first and leave you feeling richer in knowledge and humbled by nature.
Day 6
Morning and afternoon/evening game viewing activities as per the lodge.
Seeing the Big 5 is thrilling, but so too is learning about Mother Nature and her vast ecosystems from a highly qualified guide. Our approach is to linger a touch longer at sightings and look a little deeper to appreciate all of nature’s creatures – big and small.
Day 7
Early morning road transfer from lodge to Nelspruit airport - about 2-hour drive.
Departure scheduled flight from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Zambia - flying time about 2 hours.
Arrive Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, Livingstone. Complete immigration and custom formalities.
Meet by your driver and transfer provided to hotel
From a picturesque vantage point aboard the luxurious cruise, you can experience all the natural wonders that the mighty Zambezi River has to offer. Creating an unforgettable sundowner cruise experience that will take you back to an era when time stood still. The two hour sunset cruise includes snacks and traditional cocktails.
Evening at leisure
Day 8
Breakfast at leisure
Enjoy a morning walking tour of the Victoria Falls (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.
Afternoon at leisure
Cape Town
Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, which is now a living museum.
Kruger National Park
The Kruger National Park is one of the largest national parks in Africa, covering an area of some 19 624 square kilometres, larger than Israel. Within it are some of the highest concentrations of wildlife throughout Africa - providing refuge for 147 mammal species, 500 species of birds, 116 reptiles, 34 amphibians, 49 fishes, 457 types of trees and shrubs, 1 500 smaller plants, and countless insects.
Livingstone
Named after the famous Victorian missionary explorer, Dr David Livingstone, who established Livingstone Town in 1905. The Falls – traditionally known as Mosi-oa-Tunya or The Smoke That Thunders for the intense noise and colossal spray – are a major tourist attraction and a must-see.
South Africa
Inland safari destination Kruger National Park is populated by big game. The Western Cape offers beaches, lush winelands around Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, craggy cliffs at the Cape of Good Hope, forest and lagoons along the Garden Route, and the city of Cape Town, beneath flat-topped Table Mountain.
Zambia
Zambia is a completely landlocked country in Southern Africa. Victoria Falls forms a natural barrier with Zimbabwe. A must see on a Zambian safari includes National Parks like Kafue, South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi.
Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Royal Livingstone Hotel
Price includes: 3 nights' accommodation at Cape Town, Twelve Apostles hotel (Based on Stay 3 Pay 2 special in low season)3 nights' accommodation at SabiSabi Bush Lodge2 nights' accommodation at Royal Livingstone hotelChauffeur transfer from/to Cape Town International airportBreakfast daily at Twelve Apostles Hotel and Livingstone HotelAll meals at SabiSabi Bush lodgeAll local drinks at SabiSabi Bush lodgeEntrance fees in Cape TownStandard Table Mountain Cableway return ticketDistrict Six Museum1 Wine tastings Cape Point Nature Reserve & Boulders Beach to view penguins.IATA flights:Cape Town / SkukuzaNelspruit / LivingstoneLivingstone / JohannesburgShared road transfer Skukuza / SabiSabi Bush lodgePrivate road transfer lodge to Nelspruit AirportRoad transfer Livingstone airport / hotel / Livingstone airportEntrance fees in Livingstone:Scheduled Zambezi sundowner cruise - 2 hoursScheduled walking tour of the Falls (Zambia side only)Conservation levyVAT@ 15%1% Bed levyCurrent estimated USD price is calculated on an exchange rate of USD 1.00 = ZAR 17.00 (Rates of exchange fluctuates and is subject to change)
Price excludes: International flight to/from South AfricaEarly check in at Cape Town (before 2PM)Personal items - curio, spa etc.All meals not specified.All beverages not specified.Premier drinks and cigars at LodgeAdditional touring and related entrance feesPorterage Additional cost charged by airlines for excess luggage (exceeding 20kg per person) Rate of exchange fluctuation on day of paymentSeasonal surchargesTravel InsuranceMalaria precautionsVisa and related expensesUnforeseen government taxes or increases.Gratuities for drivers, guides, camp staff, game rangers and trackers
Terms & Conditions: Price is based on minimum 2 persons travelling.Price is subject to travel during 2025, subject to availability.Surcharge applies for shoulder, peak and high season travel periods.Any amendments to the suggested program would incur additional costs.Single surcharge available on request At the time of requesting a quotation and or making a booking based on the actual travel dates, the relevant Terms & Conditions will be provided.
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