Luxury South Africa & Botswana Safari, Cape Town & Winelands

Day notes

Arrival Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ( flight own account )

VIP meet and greet airside off airbridge in to the terminal by Menzies Aviation . Assisted though immigration formalities and customs.

Connect with onward scheduled Federal Air flight to Singita Boulders Lodge ( or similar luxury private game reserve depending on availability) Note: Private air charters can also be arranged

Luggage restriction: Luggage limit of 20kgs per guest in SOFT bags including carry on luggage and camera equipment.

3 overnights - Singita Boulders Lodge

Typical Safari - Sabi Sands

Various activities such as safari walks are available at the lodge in between 4 x4 game drives with ranger and tracker.

A typical daily schedule at your lodge is only an indication of a sample day. Weather conditions and game viewing determine the actual timings for drives.

Activity

Morning game drive 0600

Return / Breakfast 0930

Lunch 100pm

Afternoon Tea 3.30pm

Afternoon safari 4.00pm

Dinner 730pm

Activities

Daytime game drives and spot lit night drives with professional guides

All safaris are conducted in Land Rovers with a maximum of six guests per vehicle.

Walking safaris, and other activities included, or additional optional activities are on offer ( extra costs)

Make use of the Spa ( extra costs)

A Typical Stay

Arrival in time for lunchtime at the lodge. Settle in to your suite before departing on afternoon game drive after a tasty high tea.

Game drives take place in specially adapted open- sided safari 4x4 landrovers

The guides are extremely knowledgeable about the region, and can tell you more about the animals encountered. They are very familiar with the areas Leopard population and can often identify individuals and family groups. You are almost certain to see a Leopard if staying for a few days.

The drive will stop off in a scenic location for sundowners and to watch the beautiful sunset. Afterward continue with the aid of a spotlight, and glimpses of nocturnal animals such as Honey Badgers or Hyenas might be seen. Many of the big cats such as Lion and Leopard are also more active during the cooler hours of the night.

Once you have returned to Singita Boulders Lodge, there will be time to freshen up before dinner ,which will be served out under the stars - weather permitting. After dinner, spend some time relaxing around the campfire or bar and chat with the other guests, before heading back to your luxurious suites.

In the morning one of the guides will wake you up early - around 5:30 am in summer, for the morning game drive. There will be time for a quick cup of coffee and a snack such as muffins before you leave. Many of the animals are at their most active and this is one of the best times to see different species of animals.

You might be lucky enough to come across an endangered Rhino or African Wild Dogs and Cheetahs. The reserve is also home to many antelope such as Zebras and huge herds of Buffalo and Wildebeest.

The game drive will stop off for tea after a couple of hours before continuing the safari experience. Around mid morning you will return to the lodge and a decadent brunch will be served. Generally the management, guides and guests all dine together and you can discuss the day's sightings. Afterwards there is some down time which is perfect for a siesta or a quick swim in the pool to cool off.

If you are feeling energetic bush walks can also be arranged. This is a great opportunity to spot some of the 500 or so species of birds which occur in the region. They are led by one of the knowledgeable guides who will talk about bush survival and tell you more about the birds and animals seen. Back at the lodge there will be some time to relax before tea and the afternoon game drive sets out.

Key species you are likely to see During your stay at Singita Lodge, you are likely to spot a great variety of wildlife, including leopard, famously large prides of lion, white rhino, black rhino, buffalo, elephant, hippopotamus, cheetah and sable.

Day notes

Final morning safari and breakfast.

Private air charter to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) +_20mins scenic flight to connect with onward scheduled South African Airlink flight to Livingstone ( LVI) ( flight not included and should form part of your international ticket).

On arrival in to Livingstone, Zambia you clear immigration and customs. Note: VISA on arrival US$ 50 per person in cash

Thereafter you will be met by a local representative who will facilitate an onward scenic helicopter flight transfer over the Falls, along the gorges and mighty Zambezi River to Royal Chundu Lodge on the Zambezi River.

Luggage restriction: Luggage limit of 20kgs per guest in SOFT bags including carry on luggage and camera equipment. Passengers over

2 overnights - Royal Chundu Island Lodge

Day notes

Final morning activity.

Transfer by road to Livingstone Airport.

Connect with onward scheduled Safari flight for onward flight Kasane, Botswana

On arrival in to clear immigration and customs. Thereafter continue onward on the Executive scheduled light aircraft transfer to a camp located in the Selinda Reserve ( Linyanti area).

Luggage restriction: Luggage limit of 20kgs per guest in SOFT bags including carry on luggage and camera equipment. Passengers over 110kgs (240 lbs) may have to purchase an additional seat - please inform us prior to travel if this is the case. Passengers travelling on a seat in plane rate basis

3 overnights - Zarafa Camp in Luxury Tented on full board basis, including scheduled safari activities and most drinks

Day notes

Full board and activities as offered by Zarafa Camp

Early morning and late afternoon/early evening game viewing in open 4×4 vehicles, guided walks and cruising on the Zibadianja Lagoon on “HMS Zib” when water levels permit. The camp has an open-air gym and offers in-room massages.

Location - On the far eastern edge of the private 130 000 hectare Selinda Reserve in northern Botswana.

Day notes

Full board and activities as offered by Zarafa Camp

Early morning and late afternoon/early evening game viewing in open 4×4 vehicles, guided walks and cruising on the Zibadianja Lagoon on “HMS Zib” when water levels permit

Day notes

Early morning game viewing activity will be followed by a breakfast in camp. At a time advised by management, there will be aprivate scenic helicopter transfer to your next camp flying over pristine wilderness areas and game viewing from the air to your next a camp located in the Northern Okavango Delta ( _ 30mins scenic flight)

2 overnights - Duba Plains in Luxury tented on full board basis, including scheduled activities and most drinks.

Day notes

Full board and activities as offered by Duba Plains Camp on safari

Early morning and late afternoon/early evening game drives in an open 4×4 vehicle and boat-based activities when water levels permit.

Location - Northern Botswana on a 77,000 hectare Duba Plains Reserve in the Okavango Delta.

Day notes

Early morning game viewing activity will be followed by a breakfast in camp. At a time advised by management, there will be a executive scheduled light aircraft transfer to Maun( 40mins scenic flight)

Luggage restriction: Luggage limit of 20kgs per guest in SOFT bags including carry on luggage and camera equipment.

Connect with onward South African Airlink flight direct to Cape Town ( flight not included and should form part of international tickets)

On arrival in Cape Town, clear customs and immigration back in to South Africa. Collect luggage and meet your assigned private guide in the arrivals hall.Transfer in private vehicle to a hotel.

( Please ensure you have at least 3 clear full visa pages in your passport and at least 6 months of validity left as if not you can be refuse boarding country of origin)

With discussion with your guide about the plans for touring over the next few days. Relax for the rest of the day at your hotel

Note: Your guide will discuss with you preferred timings and what you wish to do, after advising the attractions and experiences on offer. Also look at the weather forecast and see how best to coordinate your days in Cape Town to maximize your time and ensure you get to enjoy all that will be of interest to you.

Dinner suggestion

The Silo Granary Cafe

Time: 19:30

Guests: 2

Seating preference: The Granary Cafe.

Or

We can suggest other restaurants in Cape Town to consider for dinners while in town.

4 overnights - The Silo Hotel - Silo Room

Day notes

Breakfast

09h00: Thereafter your guide and vehicle will meet you for a suggested Cape Town City & Table Mountain experience.

This is a private half day experience

We have arranged a comprehensive city orientation tour starting with a trip up Table Mountain by cable car (cableway ticket for own account as weather dependent). The state-of-the-art cable car rotates 360° on its way to the top, offering a panoramic view. At the summit are short walks to enjoy the magnificent scenery.

-You are then taken on a city tour, which includes a visit to the Castle, a drive through the city centre, a stop in the picturesque Malay (Muslim) Quarter, the architecture in this area is typical of what Cape Town was like 200 years ago.

-Then visit to the Waterfront or Milnerton for views of Cape Town. You will go past the houses of parliament, visit two or three of our famous museums and visit the company gardens.

Highlights:

-A tour of the Malay Quarter

-Cape Town city centre

-Company Gardens

-Greenmarket Square

-The flower sellers and the Castle of Good Hope.

Dinner reservation - Restaurant suggestions TBA at 730P

Day notes

09h00: After breakfast you will be met by your private guide at the hotel for your private full day Cape Peninsula experience.

Depart Cape Grace at approximately 9:00am along the spectacular Atlantic Seaboard. You drive through the coastal suburbs of Sea Point, Bantry Bay and Clifton.

You will stop for a photo opportunity of Table Mountain's impressive Twelve Apostles. You then travel on past Bakoven and Llandudno which are marked by shipwrecks which fell foul to the infamous Cape winter storms, then on to the scenic fishing village of Hout Bay.

An optional extra would be to board a boat to view the Cape Fur Seal colony on Duiker Island is wanted

You will also head over the 600m heights of Chapman's Peak Drive, which is without a doubt one of the world's most spectacular mountain passes.

Explore the rocky coastline and unique Cape Fynbos vegetation which is home to unique birdlife such as African Black Oystercatchers and Cape Sugarbirds amongst others. The opportunity is also there to view small animals such as the Cape Mountain Zebra, Bontebok, ostrich and Baboon as we enter the Cape of Good Hope National Park.

Climb to the famous Cape Point Lighthouse to capture the magical vistas of False Bay, and stop at the south western most point of Africa - the fabled Cape of Good Hope. (A funicular is an optional extra for those who prefer)

Lunch will be at one of the restaurants of your choice after having been giving suggestions by your guide.

You will visit Boulders Beach for an exciting close up encounter with African Penguins. Drive through the historical naval village of Simonstown and over yet another spectacular mountain pass; Boyes Drive, where you will take in views of the quaint fishing harbour at Kalk Bay as well as the seaside villages of St James and Muizenberg.

Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - with time to browse these magnificent gardens set on the slopes of Table Mountain before returning to the city.

Please note that tours are subject to a change in direction due to weather and traffic conditions

-Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope

-Boulders Beach – Penguin Colony

-Hout Bay – optional boat trip to Seal Colony

-Simonstown historical naval base

-Fynbos vegetation

-The chance of seeing baboons, bontebok, ostriches, bird life and the Southern Right Whales (seasonal only June - Nov)

-Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Day includes a private guide, entrance fees to Cape Point, Boulders Beach Penguin Sanctuary and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

Lunch at your own cost will be at the suggestion of the guide once he finds out your preference or he can make suggestions.

You should return to the hotel at about 5:00/ 5:30pm.

Dinner reservation - restaurant suggestions TBA at 730P

Or suggestion

Dinner: The Shortmarket Club

Time: 19:30 (700P) Guests: 2

Telephone: 0214472874

Email: info@theshortmarketclub.co.za

Day notes

Day at leisure - Suggest maybe visit the MOCAA Zeitz Musuem below The Sio

Day notes

Cape Winelands | Franschhoek | La Residence

0900A After breakfast and check out, a private driver guide will meet you at the hotel for your private full day Cape Winelands ending up in Franschhoek – La Residence your base for 2 nights

Based on your discussions with your guide time will be decided for full day touring of the Cape Winelands with your private guide

Note: Your guide will discuss with you preferred timings and what you wish to do, after advising the attractions and experiences on offer. Also look at the weather forecast and see how best to coordinate this winelands day

From Cape Town make your way out into the picturesque winelands visiting South Africa’s most famous wine regions – Paarl, Franschoek and Stellenbosch. Aside from the excellent wines the area is renowned for its many attractions you wouldn’t expect to find on a wine route, from butterflies to cheetahs and pretty much everything in between.

We will update on dinner and lunch venues in the winelands that we will arrange, and understand you have been recommended Delaire Graff and Le Petite Ferme Ferme ( awaiting on confirmation as to best location for lunch and wine tastings / cellar visits)

La Residence is located in the beautiful Franschhoek valley at the heart of a private 30-acre estate.

Within the category of luxury Franschhoek hotels, La Residence is in a class of its own. Located in the beautiful Franschhoek valley at the heart of a private 30-acre estate, this is a haven of luxury on every level. Surrounded by vineyards and plum orchards, with a stunning mountain backdrop, La Residence enjoys breathtaking views of the unspoilt rural surrounds and an atmosphere of complete tranquility.

Step into the main hall and be transported to a world of exquisite beauty, opulence and grandeur in this luxury Franschhoek hotel. Glittering Indian chandeliers hang from the vaulted ceiling; original artwork and huge mirrors grace the walls; furnishings are plush, colourful and stylish. Elegant antiques and exquisite flowers create a feeling of refinement and sophistication.

An integral part of the experience at Franschhoek’s La Residence is the elaborate and unique interior of each suite. Every suite has its own colour scheme and set of design influences, from the exotic Tibetan Suite with its oriental antiques and rich orange tones to the blue and yellow Chambre Bleu with its Provençal antiques, velvets and silks.

A Luxurious Spa at La Residence in Franschhoek allows you to indulge in an array of pampering procedures - either in the tranquil, air-conditioned double treatment room or in the privacy of your own suite or balcony.

Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy your surrounds.

Dinner reservation at La Residence or local restaurant suggestions TBA at 19h30

2 nights La Residence in Luxury Suite category - bed and breakfast basis.

Day notes

Cape Winelands | Franschhoek | La Residence

Day at leisure enjoying La Residence and Franschhoek

10 Reasons to visit Franschhoek:

-Franschhoek is arguably the most beautiful wine valley in the world.

-It is the food and wine capital of South Africa.

-There are more award-winning restaurants concentrated here than anywhere else in the country.

-Franschhoek’s French heritage of more than 300 years is evident in the wine and food tradition. The magnificent Huguenot Museum and monument are worth a visit.

-There are 101 interesting things to do in this picturesque village.

-You can taste the wines of the valley in more than 40 extraordinary wine cellars.

-The culturally diverse people are friendly and welcoming.

-The galleries and shops in the quaint main street provide hours of interesting browsing and shopping

Suggest dinner at Petite La Colombe Restaurant

Day notes

Final breakfast.

Check out and private transfer to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) - flight not included and should form part of the international ticket)

END OF SERVICES