Depart from New York JFK or Washington Dulles on your South African Airways flight.
Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you will connect onwards for your two-hour flight to Cape Town. Once in Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at the Queen Victoria Hotel.
Today is a full-day private tour of the Cape Peninsula. The tour takes you on an unforgettable journey to the mythical meeting place of the two great oceans. Highlights include a visit to the historic town of Simon's Town, Groot Constantia Wine Estate or Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens (optional) and Boulders Beach.
Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at the Queen Victoria Hotel.
Lunch
You have a free day to explore Cape Town.
Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at the Queen Victoria Hotel.
Enjoy a private tour of the Cape wine region. Discover the beauty and history of the Cape Winelands. Cape Dutch architecture, rolling vineyards, fine wines and beautiful mountain ranges are the order of the day.
Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at Spier Wine Farm.
Today is at leisure for you to explore Stellenbosch, the heart of South Africa's wine region. It’s called the winelands for good reason. But there’s a lot more to South Africa’s second-oldest town than wine. Rich in history and culture, and surrounded by majestic mountain ranges and nature reserves, Stellenbosch has enough outdoor activities, museums, galleries, and travel experiences to make it a must-visit destination even for those who are not culinarily inclined. Perhaps you could take a brewery tour, pick your own strawberries at a local farm or take a hike in the moonlight.
Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at Spier Wine Farm.
After breakfast you will be transferred to Cape Town airport for your flight to Hoedspruit. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Kapama River Lodge.
Across all of Kapama's lodges, two daily game drives are offered and are included in the tariff. Accompanied by a skilled ranger and tracker, guests can expect to encounter a diverse range of animal and bird species on game drives. Since this is a Big Five reserve, seeing lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo is possible over a three-day safari in Kapama Private Game Reserve.
Overnight on a full board basis at Kapama River Lodge.
Accompanied by a skilled ranger and tracker, guests can expect to encounter a diverse range of animal and bird species on twice-daily game drives.
The day starts with an early wake-up call between 5am and 5:30am. Tea, coffee and rusks are enjoyed together before heading out at first light. While seeing big game is always exhilarating, there are many other smaller species that are also captivating, and birding enthusiasts will be delighted at the approximately 350 species of birds recorded on the reserve. Halfway through the game drive, there’s a stop for hot drinks and snacks, before returning to the lodge at around 9am for a full breakfast. Throughout the day, it’s likely you will see wildlife around the lodge – nyala antelope and vervet monkeys are frequent visitors, though seeing some of the Big Five is also not uncommon.
At around 3:30pm, everyone gathers for a decadent high tea, before heading out with your ranger and tracker for the afternoon game drive through the reserve. En route, you’ll stop for a sundowner drink and will have a chance to stretch your legs as you watch the sun set over the distant peaks of the Drakensberg mountains.
As darkness falls, the nocturnal animals of the bush come out. The skilled tracker will scan the landscape using a spotlight, which illuminates animals’ eyes. A variety of completely different species can be seen on the night drive back to the lodge. Arrival is at the lodge is usually around 7pm, allowing time to freshen up before enjoying a sumptuous dinner.
Overnight on a full board basis at Kapama River Lodge.
Enjoy another full day on safari.
Overnight on a full board basis at Kapama River Lodge.
After one last opportunity to track some elusive animal species and a hearty breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg and connecting flight to the United States.
Arrival in the United States at New York JFK or Washington Dulles airports.
