Ultimate Southern Africa
19 days Cape Town to Maun
Trip Code:
WEL6471
Group Size:
Maximum 9 on garden route tour
Departs:
Tuesdays and Saturdays
Accommodation:
3 star hotels and lodges
Valid to:
Deposit by 31 August 2014
Seniors Card price: From $5,202* (save $918)
This truly is the ultimate journey in southern Africa. Each day brings a range of new sights, people and
activities. You visit Cape Town, Victoria Falls and Johannesburg. You join a four day, small group tour of
the famous garden route. Stay in private game lodges at the Greater Kruger National Park, Chobe National
Park and the pristine wilderness of the Okavango Delta. If you wish to truly experience Africa, and have the
time and budget, this is the trip for you.
Day 1:
Cape Town
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met by an English speaking representative and
assisted to the vehicle, before transferring to your hotel. Cape Town is one of the world's most picturesque
tourist destinations and is a city offering a mix of attractions. Situated amidst majestic mountains and
surrounded by pristine white beaches, the city is truly very beautiful. Often called the 'cosmopolitan hub of
Africa', Cape Town is home to a rich cultural heritage, vibrant restaurants and world-class shopping.
Accommodation: Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge (B).
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge
Just a minute away from restaurants, theatres and shops, the Breakwater Lodge, one of the finest hotels
operated by Protea Hotels, is a perfectly positioned Cape Town hotel in the heart of the V&A Waterfront.
The hotel lies within easy reach of the best beaches, visitor hotspots and the airport, making it an ideal
base during your stay in Cape Town. Once a 19th century prison, this fine hotel today provides comfortable
and affordable accommodation in a spectacular setting that looks out over Cape Town’s harbour and up to
Table Mountain. The rooms are all comfortable, welcoming and attractively furnished as well as being
equipped with LCD televisions with an 11 channel DSTV package and tea and coffee facilities.
Day 2:
Cape Town
After breakfast you depart on a half day tour of the city. Highlights of the tour include: a visit up Table
Mountain on the cableway where the various flora and fauna will be explained (the cableway ticket is not
included as the mountain visit is weather permitting) which offers views over the city, the Malay Quarter,
city centre, the historic Company Gardens (Dutch East India Company) and, time permitting, the Castle of
Good Hope. Accommodation: Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge (B).
Day 3:
Cape Town
Today is at your leisure to take in all the sights and attractions of Cape Town. Your hotel is an easy walk to
the V&A Waterfront, the heart of Cape Town's working harbour. This area has become South Africa's most
visited destination. Set against a backdrop of magnificent sea and mountain views, exciting shopping and
entertainment venues are intermingled with world-class hotels and luxury apartments. Accommodation:
Protea Hotel Breakwater Lodge (B).
Day 4:
Oudtshoorn
This morning you depart Cape Town for the arid lands of the Klein Karoo. Your first cultural stop involves
trying the local brew called Mampoer, or ‘white lightening’, which is a locally distilled brandy made from fruit.
The Klein Karoo also specialises in the farming of a rather unique bird, the ostrich. You visit an ostrich farm
and learn about how the ostrich assisted the South African economy during colonial times. You also have
the chance to ride an ostrich. After the ostrich farm we make our way to your accommodation for the night
in Oudtshoorn. Accommodation: Buffelsdrift Game Lodge (BLD).
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Buffelsdrift Game Lodge
Buffelsdrift Game Lodge offers unique, understated elegance in luxury, permanent safari tents. With the
Swartberg Mountains as backdrop and a magnificent waterhole at your doorstep, it is the closest you will
get to the wilds of the Klein Karoo and true African accommodation. The lodge is just off the famous Route
62, part of the South African Garden Route. The lodge offers you an escape to something spectacular.
Experience an array of free-roaming wildlife including elephants, rhino, Cape buffalo, giraffe, hippo and
over 200 bird species. The a la carte restaurant offers some of the best local cuisine in the area and
sundowner drinks on the deck overlooking the magnificent waterhole provide the opportunity for good
wildlife spotting.
Day 5:
Knysna
This morning you have the rare opportunity to interact with a herd of elephants which were raised at the
lodge and learn about local conservation projects. You then explore the deep Cango Caves to discover ice
formations. Then we make our way to the coastal resort of Knysna where you join a sunset cruise to view
the habitat of the famous Knysna oyster, touted as the best oysters in Africa. Accommodation: Protea
Hotel Knysna Quays (B).
Protea Hotel Knysna Quays
The Protea Hotel Knysna Quays enjoys a spectacular outlook of the renowned coastal town of Knysna. The
hotel is nestled in the heart of the Garden Route and offers a unique guest experience with premium
accommodation accentuated with scenic beauty and natural surrounds. The hotel is set on the Knysna
Quays Waterfront with the lagoon at your doorstep. Facing the warm Indian Ocean through the Knysna
Heads, the hotel offers a tranquil stay in spacious rooms overlooking the magical Knysna lagoon, historical
train station and the Knysna town. The property boasts excellent facilities including a heated outdoor
swimming pool, wellness therapist for rejuvenating massages, free internet service and a unique dining
experience with four restaurants on offer.
Day 6:
Plettenberg Bay
Today you spend a day at nearby Plettenberg. This seaside town is a popular holiday spot for the rich and
famous. We board an ocean safari in search of whale, dolphin and seal. We also meet the children of
Qolweni Township during a visit to the school and crèche. This evening we suggest you dine at the Knysna
waterfront. Accommodation: Protea Hotel Knysna Quays (B).
Day 7:
Johannesburg
After breakfast you follow the coast towards Port Elizabeth. Your first stop is at Storms River where you can
view the dramatically positioned suspension bridge at the Storms River Mouth. You then take a nature walk
amongst the indigenous flora in the stunning Tsitsikamma Forest. In the late afternoon you will arrive at the
city of Port Elizabeth, overlooking Mandela Bay for your onward flight to Johannesburg (flight not included).
On arrival at Johannesburg’s international airport you are met by an English speaking representative and
assisted to the complimentary hotel shuttle, before transferring to your hotel. Accommodation: Peermont
Metcourt (B).
Peermont Metcourt
The three-star Metcourt Suites features 80 spacious rooms that include standard and family rooms. All
rooms are furnished in classic style and are equipped with interactive pay television, selected satellite
channels, air-conditioning and hairdryers. Wi-Fi connectivity is available in public areas. Breakfast is served
in the stylish Primavera restaurant and you have access to the facilities of Emperors Palace Hotel, Casino
and Convention Resort which include a casino, dining options, entertainment, a health and beauty spa,
swimming pool and gym.
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Day 8:
Kruger, Makalali Private Game Reserve
After breakfast you are transferred by complimentary shuttle to the airport for your flight to Hoedspruit. On
arrival at Hoedspruit airport you are met by a representative then transferred to the lodge within the
Makalali Private Game Reserve. After a welcome drink and check-in you have time to freshen up in your
room before lunch is served. Then in the mid-afternoon you take your first safari on-board an open safari
vehicle, perfect for game spotting and taking photos. Makalali is a 26,000 hectare game reserve and its
rangers have a reputation for their infectious enthusiasm. Accommodation: Makalali Game Lodge (BLD).
Makalali Game Lodge
Nestled on 22,000 hectares of conservancy, Makalali Private Game Lodge prevails as one of the most
unique game lodges in South Africa. The property consists of four exclusive camps each consisting of six
spacious air-conditioned suites with en suite bathrooms, outdoor showers and private salas situated on the
banks of the Makhutswi River. Amenities at each camp include a swimming pool, boma and dining and
lounge area. Makalali Private Game Lodge is the ideal safari destination, with activities including: game
drives in open Land Rovers, game walks accompanied by professional game rangers, photographic
excursions and bird watching safaris. The lodge cooks up culinary delights to equal its extraordinary
settings. A taste adventure awaits you as chefs create a fusion of African flavours to be enjoyed at bush
breakfasts, leisurely lunches overlooking the river and romantic boma dinners under the stars. For ultimate
relaxation, the on-site therapist provides a comprehensive range of treatments.
Days 9 - 10:
Makalali Private Game Reserve
This morning you will receive a wake-up call at 5.00 am before meeting other guests for tea and coffee at
5.30 am. After a cuppa you head out on your first morning game drive. The fresh morning air whilst
travelling on an open 4WD and the prospect of seeing the ’big five’ (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, elephant) is
an exhilarating experience. Experienced rangers and trackers will share their knowledge of the African bush
with you as you enjoy a range of animal sightings. You return to the lodge in the late morning for breakfast.
After lunch and some time to relax, you set off again around 4.00 pm for another game drive to experience
the animals and African bushveld at dusk. Enjoy a sundowner drink before returning to the lodge with time
to freshen-up, before enjoying a sumptuous dinner in the outside boma (weather permitting).
Accommodation: Makalali Game Lodge (BLD).
Day 11:
Johannesburg
Enjoy a final morning safari drive followed by a full breakfast. After check-out you are transferred to
Hoedspruit airport for your flight to Johannesburg (flight not included). After arrival at Johannesburg airport
you return to the Peermont Metcourt by complimentary shuttle for an overnight stay. Remainder of the day
at leisure. Accommodation: Peermont Metcourt (B).
Day 12:
Victoria Falls
After breakfast and check-out board the shuttle bus to the airport for your flight to Victoria Falls (flight not
included). On arrival you are met and transferred to your accommodation. Victoria Falls is one of the most
spectacular natural wonders in the world. There is a magic about the falls manifested in the towering
column of spray when the river is high, the thunder of the falling water, the terrifying abyss and tranquil
lagoons upstream in which hippo and deadly crocodiles lurk. The falls are 1,708 metres wide, making it the
largest curtain of water in the world. Remarkably preserved in its natural state, Victoria Falls inspires
visitors as much today as it did David Livingstone in the 1860s. In the late afternoon enjoy an unforgettable
Zambezi sunset cruise, look out for hippo, crocodile, elephant and sometimes even rhino as well as many
bird species. Accommodation: The Kingdom (B).
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The Kingdom
The Kingdom is a modern-day tribute to the ancient and alluring Africa. Great domes, pillars and bridges
built on a man-made lake mark a style that belies the modern facilities within. The closest hotel to the
mighty Victoria Falls, it is the perfect family destination with 294 rooms (70 with bunk beds), a food court,
bars and the Makasa casino - one of Zimbabwe's finest and most attractive casinos. A five-minute walk
down a footpath brings you to the Victoria Falls.
Day 13:
Victoria Falls
After breakfast enjoy an informative guided tour of Victoria Falls. You will be accompanied through the
rainforest by a qualified guide who will give a brief history of the falls and detail the flora and fauna.
Raincoats are provided when needed. Following the falls tour you are taken to an authentic rural village
approximately 20 km from Victoria Falls town. Here you have the opportunity to watch local villagers going
about their daily tasks. The tour enables you to see rural life first hand; visiting rural homes, watching the
villagers tending to their fields and going about their day-to-day chores, you may have the chance to
participate if you wish. Later dinner is served in the lodge’s boma (weather permitting). Accommodation:
The Kingdom (BD).
Day 14:
Victoria Falls
Today is spent at your leisure to enjoy the range of activities available in Victoria Falls. Accommodation:
The Kingdom (B).
Day 15:
Chobe National Park
After breakfast you take a road transfer to your lodge over the border in Botswana. After lunch and some
time to relax you enjoy your first game viewing activity before returning to the lodge for a starlit dinner.
Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge (BLD).
Day 16:
Chobe National Park
You enjoy two game activities today. These normally include a river safari on the Chobe River and a 4WD
game drive into the Chobe National Park. A river cruise offers unique game viewing and bird sightings on
the river and riverbank. Whereas a game drive includes up-close sightings in Botswana’s premier game
park from the comfort of an open sided safari vehicle. The park is famous for its 80,000 strong elephant
population and various species of unique wildlife. Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge (BLD).
Day 17:
Okavango Delta
Today you fly into the Botswanan wilderness for a two night stay in the Okavango Delta. This pristine region
offers unique wildlife experiences. Your lodge is located on an isolated island allowing only a small
numbers of guests to enjoy exploring the surrounding waterways and nature. Dinners are served under a
sky lit with endless stars. Sundowner drinks are taken around an open pit fire. Stories of days spent on
safari are shared amongst guests. This is a truly unique place to visit. Accommodation: Gunn’s Camp
(BLD).
Day 18:
Okavango Delta
Your days in ‘The Delta’ are spent on a personalized safari prepared by the lodge using your preferred
seasonal activities. Popular activities include mokoro safaris, a locally made dug out canoe with poler, 4WD
game drives, guided walking safaris and time spent in cleverly positioned hides. Accommodation: Gunn’s
Camp (BLD).
Day 19:
Departure flight
Today you fly on your small aircraft to the town of Maun where you connect to you onward flight.
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meet, greet and airport transfer services
road transfers between hotels and lodges
18 nights’ accommodation in 3 - 4 star hotels and game lodges
English speaking guide / driver on Garden Route tour
breakfast daily, eight lunches and nine dinners (may vary due to flight times)
Cape Town city tour, Zambezi River cruise, guided tour of Victoria Falls
game activities at game lodges and safari camps
game park fees and river rainforest conservancy fee
charter flights Kasane - Delta camp - Maun
entrance fees and excursions as per itinerary
porterage for one reasonably sized piece of luggage per person.
Cost excludes:
• visas and flights
• international and domestic airport taxes that cannot b pre-paid (clients pay direct if applicable)
• driver / guide gratuities
• personal travel, baggage and medical insurance
• drinks, dining rooms tips, telephone calls, laundry and any items of a personal nature
• optional meals.
• conservancy fee Makalali Game Reserve ( approx. $20)
Additional remarks:
• We may need to change the accommodation in rare cases of non-availability.
• Please note: Luggage is restricted to 20kgs per person in soft frameless bags on your charter flights
in and out of the Okavango Delta. This is strictly enforced by the airlines.
• Prices may vary when booking seasons overlap.
• Bookings over Christmas, New Year and Easter may incur holiday supplements.
• All passengers must have a passport with them for internal flights.
• Please refer to our cancellation policy if required.
• Child and third person rates can be calculated on request.
*Package quoted is per person twin share. Seasons may affect rates. Please ask us for solo traveler
prices and single supplements.
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