Sanctuary Mandela & Kruger Shalati - The Train on The Bridge

Arrive at Johannesburg | OR Tambo International Airport

Our handler will meet and greet you on arrival. Transfer to Sanctuary Mandela 

A PLACE OF REFLECTION - SANCTUARY MANDELA

The Heart of Madiba Heritage.

Set in Nelson Mandela’s primary place of residence in the leafy-green suburb of Houghton, Johannesburg, Sanctuary Mandela includes elements of the home Madiba lived in after he returned from Robben Island, where he hosted the likes of Michael Jackson and Oprah Winfrey, and which later became the headquarters of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Sanctuary Mandela is now a re-envisioned residency, a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel with 9 curated rooms and retreat spaces for reflection, healing, and thought-provoking experiences inspired by the life and times of Nelson Mandela.

Credit : Sanctuar y Mandela website : https://www.sanctuarymandela.com/

Check in, lunch at Mandela Sanctuary 

Depart for your scenic flight over Johannesburg, Cradle of Human Kind & Soweto, 

Scenery and features during the flight include: 

• The Magaliesburg Mountain Range and Cradle of Humankind region
• Remnants of the old gold mine dumps west of the city
• Soweto and the largest hospital in the Southern Hemisphere - Chris Hani Baragwanath
• Two World Cup Final host stadiums (Rugby final in 1995 & Soccer final in 2010)
• Johannsburg and Sandton Skyline

Return back to Sanctuary Mandela for dinner at Insights Restaurant: 

In Nelson Mandela’s household, food was more than sustenance. It was about tradition, family, home, sharing, and enjoying meals with those he loved.

In memory of his love for food, the fine dining restaurant serves as a tribute to his favourite dishes as previously prepared by his long-time personal chef, Xoliswa Ndoyiya.

Breakfast at Sanctuary Mandela 

Depart for your Full Day Private Soweto Tour 

Full Day Soweto Tour

With a population of over 2 million, the biggest black urban settlement in Africa with a rich political history. Soweto was the centre of political campaigns aimed at the overthrow of the Apartheid state. The 1976 student uprising started in Soweto and spread to the rest of the country. Many of the insights on this route therefore have political significance.

HIGHLIGHTS!

• Hector Pieterson Memorial
• Mandela House Museum

Entrance Fees:

• Mandela House Museum, Hector Pieterson Memorial

Upon collection from your hotel, you shall travel to Soweto which is a sprawling cluster of townships on the south-western flank of Johannesburg.  From the footbridge of the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, the largest on the continent, one can get a panoramic view of Soweto. Nelson Mandela's humble little house in Orlando West, now called the Mandela House Museum, is an interesting stopover for those keen to imbibe a slice of authentic history relating to the world's most famous former prisoner. The museum, a house comprising four inter-leading rooms, contains a rather eclectic assortment of memorabilia, paintings and photographs of the Mandela family as well as a collection of honorary doctorates bestowed on Nelson Mandela from universities and institutions around the world.  You can also have a glimpse of the mansion belonging to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in an affluent part of Orlando West.  Archbishop Desmond Tutu's house and the Sisulu residences are in the same neighbourhood. Visit the Hector Pieterson Memorial in Orlando West, built in memory of the people who died that day, 16 June 1976.

Return back to Mandela Sanctuary, freshen up and depart for Dinner at Mandela Square. 

Morning breakfast,

Check out and depart to Lanseria International Airport for your Private Charter Flight with Cardinal Air Service  to Skukuza Airport 

OR 

Domestic flight from OR Tambo to Skuzua

Arrive at Skukuza Airport. 

Depart with your transfer to Kruger Shalati. 

Arrive at Kruger Shalati, Check in and enjoy lunch.

Afternoon at leisure, enjoy high tea at the viewing deck.

Depart for your evening game drive

Game Drive Experience at Kruger Shalati

Game drives at Kruger Shalati are undertaken by passionate and professional rangers who are eager to share their in-depth knowledge and stories of the fascinating wildlife and surroundings. With a vast range of pristine wilderness to explore in the Kruger National Park and a plethora of African animals to spot, each game drive encounter offers a story of its own.

Return back to Shalati and enjoy Dinner at Birding House Dining area. 

Culinary Delight at Kruger Shalati 

The delectable African-inspired fare is a true extension of the Kruger Shalati experience. An abundance of exquisite dishes, paired with an authentic African atmosphere and majestic views of the Sabie River, makes for an exceptional dining experience.

Early Morning wake up call 

Depart for your morning game drive, enjoy a coffee  break during your game viewing.

Return back to Kruger Shalati for breakfast. 

Day at leisure - enjoy the pool area and facilities. Pre -lunch drinks at Round in 9 Bar

Afternoon lunch at 3638 Restaurant.

High tea served at the viewing deck. 

Evening Game Drive and sunset drinks.

Return back to Kruger Shalati for an exceptional dining experience. 

Morning game drive 

OR 

Relax in your carriage suite with a morning coffee over looking the Sabie River followed by breakfast.

Check out and depart to Skukuza Airport. 

Depart on your Private Charter Flight back to Lanseria International Airport with Cardinal Air Services. 

OR 

Depart on Domestic flight from Skukuza Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

End of Journey