Welcome to South Africa!
On arrival into Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met at the door of your aircraft by our Bidair Services* VIP Airport representative holding a sign with your names on it. The staff member will assist you through immigration, baggage collection and customs. You will then be assisted to check in and catch the scheduled flight to Cape Town.
Please note: Should your arrival aircraft be directed to the apron and not the terminal, you will be transported to the terminal by bus. As you step off the bus, your Meet and Greet will be waiting for you with the paging board.
Welcome to Cape Town! On arrival into Cape Town International Airport, clear immigration, collect your bags, and proceed through customs to the arrivals hall. Here, meet a private driver who will transfer you to your accommodation.
Check in and spend four nights at Lawhill Apartments in a two bedroom luxury apartment on a room only basis.
This morning, meet a guide at the agreed time and head out on a private Prisoner to President Tour.
When most people think about Mandela and Cape Town they don’t see beyond Robben Island, but Cape Town has a captivating Mandela story to tell as it provided the setting for the unfolding of a series of significant and secretive meetings that led to the surprise release of Mandela and the unbanning of the ANC in February 1990. This 2.5 hour walk, which covers approximately 2km of the historic and cultural heart of Cape Town, is rich in elements of human drama with key players being a president, a chief of prison, a spy and a prisoner.
You will be met this morning by your guide and will set off for the Winelands, a delightful drive which winds its way through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. The first stop is Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa, with canal-lined avenues, and magnificent examples of Cape Dutch architecture where you can do wine tasting, coupled with a chocolate and dessert tasting.
Onward over the scenic Helshoogte Pass, to Franschhoek, founded by French Huguenots over 350 years ago, and widely regarded as the culinary capital of South Africa. Its beautiful setting and café lined streets will charm you and a further wine tasting is included at one of the renowned estates here. Your final stop is at the town of Paarl, at the foot of a cluster of remarkable granite domes where you enjoy your final wine tasting before heading back to Cape Town.
Today is yours to relax and explore all Cape Town has to offer.
This morning, it's time to check out. Please be ready in reception at the agreed time and transfer to Cape Town Airport in time to check in and catch the scheduled flight to Hoedspruit. On arrival into Hoedspruit Airport, disembark, collect your bags, and proceed to the arrivals hall. Here, meet a camp driver who will transfer you and any fellow guests to your safari accommodation.
Check in and spend five nights at Little Garonga in the Hambledon Suite (triple share) with all meals, all local drinks (including house wines), teas & coffees, game drives, bush walks, camp host, sleep out excursions, bush bath, and laundry included.
Spend these days enjoying morning and afternoon safari activities with a guide and fellow guests.
After breakfast, it's time to check out. Meet a guide in reception at the agreed time and enjoy a scenic panorama route transfer to your next accommodation. Along the way you will visit Gods Window, Lisbon Falls and Blyde River Canyon and stop for lunch (at your own expense locally) before continuing the journey to the exciting Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve.
On arrival you will check in and spend three nights at Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp in two luxury suites with all meals, selected house beverages, open vehicle safaris, environmental awareness walking safaris included.
Spend these days enjoying morning and afternoon safari activities with a guide and fellow guests.
After breakfast, it's time to check out. Meet a guide at the agreed time and transfer to Skukuza Airport in time to check in and catch the scheduled flight to Johannesburg, and your onward international arrangements.
All arrangements come to an end with Encompass Africa. We hope you had a wonderful safari holiday and look forward to hearing about it once you get your feet back on the ground.
