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Classic Cape and Colonial Safari
Day 1- Departure
Depart New York or Atlanta on a South African Airways flight to
Cape Town
Day 2- Cape Town
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport today, a representative
will meet, hand over your documents and assist you to your awaiting
transfer.Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Accommodations in a standard room for 4
nights. Breakfast included.
The Victoria & Alfred Hotel is perfectly
situated in the heart of Cape Town’s famous V&A Waterfront.
Built in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse and converted in 1990
to a luxury hotel. It’s detail and faultless service that
give the Victoria and Alfred its elegance, intimacy, romance and
reputation. All rooms overlook the working harbour and Table Mountain
or the Piazza. Check in and spend the rest
of the day at leisure.
Day 3 - Cape Town (B) Optional Tours
WINELANDS TOUR - Full day (departs
Mon, Wed & Fri)
Escape to the beauty and tranquility of the Paarl, Franschoek
and Stellenbosch wineland region. Our first stop is the ‘Afrikaans
Language Monument’, perched on Paarl rock which offers sweeping
vies of the surrounding area. We then continue onto wineries of
well known estates, to sample wines of merit, before visiting
the Huguenot Monument Museum in franschhoek, to discover the origins
of this world renowned wine producing region.
Lunch in one of the many fine restaurants in either Franschhoek
or Stellenbosch (own account).
Don’t miss the world-famous 19th century-style general dealer
in Stellenbosch’s Dorp Street, before returning back to your
hotel.
Or
PENINSULA TOUR - Full day (departs
Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun)
This morning at 08h30 your driver/guide will collect you for a
full day Peninsula Tour – This comprehensive tour shows you
the best of the spectacular Cape Peninsula. Find out firsthand
why it’s called the Fairest Cape. Enjoy a leisurely walk
in Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. Travel past Sea Point and Camps
Bay, past the famous beaches of Clifton and way above Llandudno
towards Hout Bay. (Optional Seal Island Cruise) Pass through Noordhoek
and Scarborough. Later we stop for lunch at Bertha’s –
or similar (own account). We continue on to the Cape of Good Hope
Nature Reserve. Ride the funicular to the scenic viewing point
where the Atlantic and the Indian Oceans meet. From here we drive
along the Indian Ocean coastal-line, where we visit the beautiful
Boulders Beach, famous for its unique African Penguins, and a
short stop at the naval port of Simon’s Town.
Day 4 - Cape Town (B) CAPE TOWN CITY TOUR – half day
(departs daily)
The ultimate Mother City experience. We pass by the Houses of
Parliament, visit the moat and torture chamber of The Castle –
South Africa’s oldest building. We visit the District Six
Museum, which documents the tragic apartheid-era disintegration
of a vibrant community. Bargain hunt at Green-market Square flea
market in the heart of the city centre, then take a cable car
up Table Mountain (own account and subject to weather), before
descending to savour the spicy aromas of the Malay Quarter. The
tour ends at the shoppers’ paradise, the V&A Waterfront,
or you may be dropped off at your hotel.
Day 5 - Cape Town (B) Day at Leisure
Day 6 - Cape Town/Sabi Sabi (BD)
This morning after breakfast a representative will transfer you
to Cape Town International Airport Depart
Cape Town on South African Airways flight to Johannesburg
Depart Johannesburg on a scheduled air charter transfer into the
world renowned Sabi Sabi Game Reserve. A
representative from Sabi Sabi will meet and assist you at the
airstrip and transfer you to the World renowned Sabi Sabi, located
in the game-rich Sabi Sand Game Reserve, bordering the Kruger
National Park.
Selati Camp.Accommodations in a suite for 3 nights. Full board
and game activities included.
Selati Lodge is furnished with a
historic railway-theme charm and 19th century elegance. It overlooks
a river bed. All the suites have air-conditioning and an en-suite
bathroom with private indoor and outdoor showers and patios. On
arrival at your lodge enjoy some time to freshen up before resuming
for tea/coffee prior to setting off on your first private game
drive reserve experience! Knowledgeable rangers and trackers with
a passion for the “bush” take you in open vehicles through
this vast wilderness. As darkness approaches, the tracker will
scan the bush with a powerful spotlight and will point out the
elusive nocturnal wildlife – a highlight of the day’s
safari. A close encounter with one of these magnificent beasts
is an experience of a lifetime! Apart from the Big Five, look
out for other no less rewarding animals such as hyena, cheetah,
hippo, crocodile and giraffe. Return to your lodge in the evening
for dinner at the Boma – under “African skies”!
Day 7 - Sabi Sabi (BLD)
Set off early this morning on a private safari under the guidance
of a skilled ranger who will lead you on a journey of discovery
to view the illusive “Big Five” in an open Land Rover.
You will begin the adventure to spot a myriad of wild animals
including, but not limited to, the big 5, leopard, lion, rhino,
elephant and buffalo. Private safaris under the guidance of a
skilled ranger will prove to be an exhilarating experience for
bird-watchers and tree enthusiasts as they explore the rarer sights
and wonders of the bush. Return back to the lodge for breakfast
followed by some time at leisure to relax or for the more energetic
depart with a game ranger on a walking safari. Lunch
at the lodge.
This afternoon – just as the
temperatures start to cool - set off for another afternoon game
drive through this wilderness on search of more animals to tick
off on your list! Stop off at a vantage point for sundowners while
watching the African sunset on the horizon, returning back to
the lodge for dinner.
Day 8 - Sabi Sabi (BLD)
Up early this morning as you depart just after sunrise for an
early morning game drive in open vehicles. This is the best time
to see the animals of Africa, before the sun gets too hot, stopping
mid morning for a welcome tea/coffee. Return back mid-morning
to your lodge for breakfast and enjoy some time at leisure. Lunch
at lodge. Set off on another exhilarating game safari returning
back to the lodge for dinner.
Day 9 - Departure (B)
This morning as the sun rises, gather round for tea/coffee before
setting off on your last game drive into the bush in your open
vehicle accompanied by your ranger and tracker who once again
will search the open veldt for the many creatures which inhabit
this area. Return back to the lodge for breakfast and check out
and your transfer to the Sabi airstrip Depart Sabi Sabi on a scheduled
air charter transfer to Johannesburg
Depart Johannesburg on South African Airways flight to New York
or Atlanta
Day 10 - Arrival
Arrive New York or Atlanta
End of arrangements
Price per person double occupancy:
February 1 - 28, 2005 - $5,283. single supp = $1,545
March 1 - April 30, 2005 - $5,342. single supp = $1,545
May 1 - May 31, 2005- $4,868. single supp = $1,318
June 1 - August 31, 2005 - $5,153. single supp = $1,318
September 1 - September 30, 2005 - $4,952. single supp = $1,318
October 1 - October 31, 2005 $5,339. single supp = $1,545
tax not included in prices above
Note: Travel must start and end
between the dates shown.
