11 Day African Cultural Experience

Day 1:CAPE TOWN

Upon your arrival in Cape Town, you will be transferred to your hotel at the Lady Hamilton Hotel where you’ll be spending 3 nights. This hotel is ideally situated, with Table Mountain towering above, in Gardens, one of the oldest suburbs in Cape Town. You can easily stroll to the stunning Company Gardens and the Cape Town city centre. Kloof Street is also within easy walking distance which brims with trendy restaurants and shops. Your first day will allow you to relax and get into the flow of Cape Town living.

Included: Transfer, B, L, D and Accommodation

Day 2:CAPE TOWN

Today will include a half day Cape Point tour, which will begin with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast. You will pass through the cosmopolitan suburb of Sea Point and Camps Bay with its glorious views of the Twelve Apostles, part of the Table Mountain range. From here we travel to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, comprising over 17,300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora. Here we can see a variety of wildlife that includes baboons, rhebok, Cape Mountain zebra, bontebok and the elusive eland. The reserve is also one of the world’s largest breeding grounds for tortoises. Bird-watchers, too, will find many fine species to observe.

The majestic coastline offers drama worthy of being called “Nature’s Greatest Show.” We’ll be able to see the union of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans (as per legend), and may even feel the brisk wind that is dubbed the “Cape Doctor” for its presumed curative powers. Following the coastline along False Bay, we’ll return to Cape Town by way of the Simon’s Town (optional, own account & time permitting visit to Penguin colony), Fish Hoek fishing village and Muizenberg. We return to Cape Town, passing the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial and the Groote Schuur Hospital.

Departs daily at approx 08h00 and returns at approx 12h30 Included: B, L, D and Accommodation

Day 3:CAPE TOWN

Today will include a half day winelands tour that is set to embark at 14h00. This enchanting excursion will begin with a tour through historic Stellenbosch, an architectural jewel that serves as the historic heart of the country’s wine region. A gracious blend of 18-century Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings is evident as we drive down Dorp Street, where massive Oaks still shade original water furrows, then enjoy a wine tasting in the Stellenbosch area. A second wine tasting will be included (time permitting), before returning to Cape Town. Departs daily at approx 14h00 and returns at approx 17h00 Included: B, L, D and Accommodation

Day 4-5:VICTORIA FALLS

Today you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport to board a flight to Victoria Falls. Upon Arrival, you’ll be received and transferred to your accommodation at The Kingdom Hotel. This is ideal accommodation as it is centrally located within the small resort town of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, close to all the major attractions including the entrance to the Victoria Falls rainforest which is a short walk away.

Here you will spend two nights here and have the opportunity to choose from an array of activities to participate in. Included: Transfer, B, L, D and Accommodation

Day 6:NELSPRUIT, KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Today you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport to board a flight to Johannesburg. On arrival back in South Africa you will be transferred from Johannesburg to Nelspruit where you will spend the night at Tremisana Lodge.

Take the evening to recuperate and prepare to begin another exciting part of your tour – the 4 Day Katekani Safari. Included: Transfer, B, L, D and Accommodation

Day 7:KRUGER NATIONAL PARK: KATEKANI CAMP SAFARI

After spending the earlier part of your day rejuvenating, at 17h00 you will board the open Landcruiser for a 4 hour sunset drive. Dinner will be an unforgettable bush barbeque at the incomparable Marula Boma, deep in the African bush. As the evening draws to a close lay back and listen to the music of life – the sounds of the African bush! After an evening in the African bush, you will spend another evening at Tremisana Lodge. Included: B, L, D and Accommodation

Day 8: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK: KATEKANI CAMP SAFARI

The day will start with early morning coffee and rusks before we drive to the Olifants River for an amazing 4 hour bush walk with armed and experienced rangers. You will learn about the smaller denizens of the bush and will learn about tracking and spoor identification. Adrenalin surges will be acute as signs of the presence of the Big Five is everywhere. After an insightful morning, we will return to Tremisana for brunch.

After a delicious brunch, you will be transferred to the brand-new Katekani Tented Lodge. Lunch will be served in the Lapa and after a rest or swim in your private splash pool, we will head off to Kapama Game Reserve for a 3 hour Big Five Game Drive. Chat about the day’s adventures while you wind down for dinner at Tremisana Lodge. Included: B, L, D and Accommodation

Day 9: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK: KATEKANI CAMP SAFARI

After breakfast, you will once again experience the magic of the African bush by driving on an open Game Viewer to the Orpen gate of Kruger Park. You will have a full day of game viewing and bird watching in this world-renowned game reserve. After a full day of game viewing you will be returned once more to Tremisana Lodge. Included: B, L, D and Accommodation

Day 10-11:KRUGER NATIONAL PARK & JOHANNESBURG

Once more we will start with early morning coffee and rusks before you enjoy a 1 hour bush walk with armed ranger. After breakfast, we travel to the Blyde River Canyon, situated along the famous Panorama Route in Mpumalanga. We will make a stop at the Three Rondawels, rock formations consisting of quartzite and shale. The view from the Three Rondavels lookout point is widely considered the finest in South Africa. We will then return to Johannesburg at around 17h00 where your tour will end. Airport drop off is also available, however, by arrangement only.