DAY 01- DEPART USA
Depart from New York City (JFK) for overnight flight to
Johannesburg aboard South Africa Airways.
DAY 02- ARRIVE JOHANNESBURG/PILANESBERG NATIONAL
PARK
On arrival at Johannesburg this morning you will be
transferred to Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge or Bakubung Bush Lodge in the
malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park. Your Lodge offers the best of both
worlds when combining the peaceful bush environment with luxury and comfort.
After relaxing this afternoon, enjoy a sundowner while interacting with the
local Elephants.(D)
DAY 03- PILANESBERG NATIONAL PARK
This morning board your open-air jeep vehicle for a game
drive in Pilanesberg National Park. Virtually all the animal species of
southern Africa exist here, including a healthy populations of Lion, Elephant,
Buffalo, Leopard and both black and white Rhino; Africa's “Big Five”. Birdlife
is plentiful with over 300 species recorded. Return back to the Lodge for
some leisure time before embarking your open-air vehicle for an afternoon game
drive in search for Giraffe, Zebra, Hippo and other wildlife before returning
to the Lodge for dinner.(B, D)
DAY 04- TO GROOTBOS PRIVATE NATURE
RESERVE
Transfer to Johannesburg airport this morning for your
early afternoon flight to Cape Town. On arrival be met and transferred south of
Cape Town to the most unique Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. Check into the
Garden Lodge with its deluxe free standing one bedroom classic suites. This
eveningenjoy a 5- course gourmet dinner with pleasant views of Walker Bay
and the paradise surroundings.(B, D)
DAY 05- GROOTBOS PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE
With a specialized guide enjoy a Big 5 Safari Cruise this
morning featuring the amazing whales (Mid-August to first week of November). On
a year round basis you will always witness Dolphins, African Penguins, Cape Fur
Seals and surface viewing of the Great White Shark. After a light lunch at the
Grootbos Resort, enjoy a Winery Tour, visiting a boutique winery in this region
escorted by the owner. You will find this to be a unique experience, it
is not a commercialized winery, and you will appreciate why South Africa has
become a leading distributor throughout the world. Return to your deluxe hotel
for another splendid 5-course Gourmet Dinner.(B, L, D)
DAY 06- GROOTBOS PRIVATE NATURE
RESERVE
This morning visit the Kilipgat Caves evoking a vivid image
of pre-historic times located at Walker Bay, home to Middle Stone Age peoples
from 70,000 years ago. You may want to consider as an option to hop in a water
cage for an up close view of the Great White Shark. After returning to your
hotel for lunch, enjoy a Flower Safari tour with its unsurpassed beauty in a
fantasy forest, where nature's magic awaits you at every turn in a wilderness
of exquisite flowers and ancient Milkwood trees. Late this afternoon enjoy a
horseback ride in this exquisite Grootbos Private Nature Reserve.(B, L, D)
DAY 07- TO CAPETOWN
This morning enjoy a drive on the scenic coastal highway
towards Cape Town. Your home for the next two nights is the centrally located
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge, located just minutes away from the popular
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Enjoy your afternoon and evening at leisure
in which you will find popular restaurants, pubs, theatres and shops all
within walking distance of your hotel.(B)
DAY 08- CAPETOWN
Cape Town is best enjoyed based on your individual pace and
interest. Today, we have arranged for you to utilize a full day pass on the
popular “Hop-On Hop-Off” Double Decker bus. You can board just a few minutes'
walk from your hotel. Wear your headphone and listen to the colorful history
and points of interest that Cape Town has to offer. Some stops you may wish to
get-off and spend quality time would include the District Six Museum, South
African Jewish Museum and Holocaust Center and the Iziko Slave Lodge. One
highlight stop is the Table Mountain Cableway where you may wish to consider
purchasing a ticket for the ride to the top of the mountain.(B)
DAY 09- CAPETOWN/RETURN USA
Enjoy a complete morning of leisure in this cosmopolitan
city. Transfer early this afternoon for your flight to Johannesburg with a
convenient connection for your overnight flight to New York (JFK).(B)
DAY 10- ARRIVE USA
Arrive early morning into New York (JFK) for convenient
connections to your home city.
Return Home or purchase the Optional
Extension to Victoria Falls
Return Home or Go on the Optional
Extension to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
DAY 09- TO VICTORIA FALLS,
ZIMBABWE
Depart this morning from Cape Town and fly to
Johannesburg airport for your flight to Victoria Falls. Transfer will be
arranged from the airport to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure
at your hotel the A'Zambezi River Lodge, nestled on the banks of the mighty
Zambezi River with river frontage and a jetty site.
DAY 10- VICTORIA FALLS
After breakfast enjoy a guided tour of one of the 7
Natural Wonders of the World-Victoria Falls. While it is neither the highest
nor the widest waterfall in the world, it is claimed to be the largest. This
is based on the width of 5,604 feet and a height of 354 feet, which forms the
largest sheet of falling water in the world. This afternoon enjoy leisure time
until you depart on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. The cruise is a
superb way to relax and enjoy the beauty of the river. You may have the
opportunity to see a variety of game; including hippo, crocodile, and elephant
as well as enjoy the many different bird species.(B)
DAY 11- TO USA
Enjoy a morning of leisure before your transfer to the
airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Connect with your South African Airways
flight to New York (JFK).(B)
DAY 12- USA
Arrive early this morning into New York (JFK).