Arrival off your international flight, meet and greet, 20 minute transfer to hotel overlooking the Atlantic ocean and Robben Island, with Lions Head mountain in the background.
Welcome dinner and sharing of some Hanukkah gifts for the start of the trip.
Leisurely breakfast, full day Cape Town highlights tour, followed by return in the late afternoon:
Table Mountain using their modern Swiss built cableway.
Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point.
Boulders beach penguin colony
Kirstenbosch Botanical reserve and Tree canopy bridge walk.
Prepare for Shabbat. Lighting of candles is at 19h30. There are 3 Orthodox Shuls within an easy 20 minute walk of the hotel.
Full day at leisure for Shabbat. The setting overlooking the ocean is one of the most beautiful settings in the city.
The 3 Shuls in St Johns and Arthurs road are fantastic, open hearted hosts for those interested in connecting with local Jewish families from Seapoint.
Early Breakfast.
07h00 transfer to airport.
Fly Cape Town to Victoria Falls: 09h45am - 12h40.
Transfer to the lodge, 13h30. lunch on arrival.
16h00: Afternoon sunset cruise on the Zambezi river, passing portions of Mosi Oa Tunya national park, and other private wildlife areas on the opposite banks, observing wildlife from the boat.
19h00 return at twilight back to the lodge, after a magnificent sunset / sundowner drinks on the river.
19h30: Dinner back at the lodge.
Those preferring a slower pace, we offer a leisurely morning breakfast boat tour, then return for lunch and downtime. 15h45, we head out again on a wildlife and sundowner river safaris. This is time to pause and reflect on the blessings of Hanukkah in this amazing nation, one of the safest on the continent, and a place that teaches us a slower pace to embrace the spectacular beauty of this region on the banks of the Upper Zambezi River.
All meals are included.
( if clients prefer than can opt for a FULL day tour to Chobe National Park, which is a full day journey and the price is U$ 220 per person, it departs at 07h00 and returns at 17h30. A lunch pack is provided.
08H00 Breakfast.
09h00 drive into Livingstone town, and enjoy a guided morning tour of the famous Victoria falls, and the rainforest.
11h30 return back to the lodge, for lunch
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afternoon at leisure or the option to go on a tour of the local village, which is wonderfully supported by the lodge and the local charity in the village works with special needs children.
19h00 Dinner back at the lodge.
Leisurely morning and final breakfast.
Transfer at 10h00 to VFA airport, check in at 12 noon, for 14h00 flight to KMIA airport. Land at 15h40.
Scenic road transfer to Siviti.
Check in by 18h00. Enjoy sundowners overlooking the waterhole at the wine cellar, with some lovely local Kosher wines or single malt whiskeys.
19H30 dinner under the stars.
Our final ecosystem is located in the Timbavati floodplain, in the Greater Kruger region. A huge conservation area, combining both public and private conservation areas, adding up to a wonderful area the size of Israel !.
Our early morning safari drives, will take us from the lodge into the heart of a Big 5 game reserve, where we will mostly likely see leopard in this area, lion prides, very relaxed elephant who come up to the swimming pool for a drink, whilst guests are sipping on a fresh cup of coffee.
06h00 - 09h00 safari drive.
09h00 breakfast back at the lodge, with viewing decks overlooking the water hole, just in front of the wine cellar.
10h00 - 15h00 time at leisure to enjoy some downtime, perhaps a spa treatment, or a dip in your own private plunge pool on the deck. The entire experience is to slow down and process the trip with a glass of lemonade in your hand or a gin and tonic on your viewing deck.
15h30 high tea or late lunch
16h00 head out on our afternoon sundowner safari drive.
Wildlife will continue to rest in the shadows until the late afternoons, and then become active as the sun starts to dip towards the horizon.
18h30 sundowners in the bush, before returning for...
19h30/20h00: Dinner under the stars.
06h00 early morning safari drive, return 09h00.
Breakfast, and time at leisure during the heat of the day.
Optional guided walk or visit to the discovery center.
Mid afternoon high tea.
Afternoon early safari drive, return in time for Shabbat. Lighting of candles 18h36.
As we crown the Hanukkah celebration small handmade gifts from a local charity in the area called Nourish.
Sharing of these gifts links our whole trip to a golden thread of goodwill, sharing of light that compliments this Hanukkah time of year festivity.
full day at leisure for Sabbath. The lodge is within an Eruv created by an electric fence, and we can walk freely to waterhole and bird hide viewpoints.
Enjoy your final early morning game drive, followed by breakfast.
Check out of your rooms by 10h00 and enjoy the lodge amenities. Your driver will meet you at the reception at 12h30 for your transfer to Hoedspruit Airport, where you’ll continue your journey with a flight to Johannesburg.
Flight Details:
Route: Hoedspruit to Johannesburg
Departure: 14h30
Arrival: 15h30
Upon arrival in Johannesburg at OR Tambo International Airport, our representative will meet you and help you proceed to check in for your onward International flight. It's advisable to aim for a flight departure time after 20h00 to avoid rushing.
End of Tour.
