Day 1: Johannesburg

Welcome to South Africa!

  • After clearing the luggage and immigration procedures at OR Tambo International Airport [JNB] , reach the hotel transfer bus area, and take the dedicated bus to your hotel
  • Stay at Birchwood Hotel & O R Tambo Conference Centre for 1 night

 

Expert tips

The Birchwood Shuttle can be found outside terminal 2A, International arrivals at the designated 'pick up' and 'drop off' point outside the terminal buildings opposite the Airport Inter-Continental.

We recommend staying at the O R Tambo Conference Centre instead of getting a transfer to Johannesburg downtown.

Hotel Facilities

  • Hi Flyerz Aviation Theme Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Squash Court
  • Curio Shop
  • Lotus Spa
  • Gym

Nearby Facilities

  • Bars and Restaurants
  • Shopping Mall
  • Airport
  • Casino
  • Cinema

Included

  • Shared airport-hotel transfers
  • Breakfast

Excluded

  • Meet & Greet support at JNB
  • Additional transfers
  • Lunches and dinners are at your leisure
  • All drinks
  • Laundry
  • All activities stated as recommended or optional

Days 2 - 4: Kruger Private Reserves

Welcome to the Greater Kruger National Park region

  • Shared transfer to Johannesburg Airport
  • Scheduled flight from Tambo International Airport [JNB] to Hoedspruit - Eastgate Airport [HDS]
  • Road transfer to your lodge in the Kruger Private Game Reserve
  • Stay at the private AM Villa on AM Lodge property for 3 nights
  • Enjoy the safari experience!

AM Lodge

AM Lodge is an exclusive, award-winning, 5-star lodge that is situated in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa. With exclusive all-inclusive packages, AM Lodge offers an intimate African experience to individuals or families of all ages looking to emerge their senses into the African Heartbeat. 

A self-contained AM Villa, a few minutes' drive from the main lodge, is the perfect option for families or groups.

AM Lodge, a conservancy, home to a range of animals including buffalo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and several antelope species, is flanked by big five private game reserves that form part of the greater Kruger National Park, an area that covers approximately 20 million hectares dedicated to the conservation of wildlife.

Included

  • Airport transfer hotel -JNB
  • Flight JNB - HDS
  • Airport transfer HDS - 
  • 2 game drives (safaris) per day
  • House drinks: Local beers, house wines, soft drinks, mineral waters, teas & coffee
  • Laundry
  • Wifi

Excluded

  • Additional transfers
  • Premium drinks
  • All activities stated as recommended or optional

Days 5 - 9: Cape Town

  • Road transfer to Hoedspruit - Eastgate Airport
  • Flight Hoedspruit - Eastgate Airport [HDS] to OR Tambo International Airport [JNB]
  • Flight OR Tambo International Airport [JNB] to Cape Town International Airport [CPT]

Welcome to Cape Town, voted the most beautiful city in the world, and all the wonders of the Western Cape!

  • Private road transfer from Cape Town International Airport [CPT] to your hotel in Cape Town
  • Stay at Victoria & Alfred Hotel for 5 nights

Cape Town

A coming-together of cultures, cuisines, and landscapes, there's nowhere quite like Cape Town, a singularly beautiful city crowned by the magnificent Table Mountain National Park.

Natural Wonders

Table Mountain National Park defines the city. The flat-topped mountain is the headline act, but there are many other equally gorgeous natural landscapes within the park’s extensive boundaries. Cultivated areas, such as the historic Company’s Garden, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, and Green Point Urban Park, also make exploring the city a pleasure. Follow the lead of locals by taking full advantage of the abundant outdoor space: learn to surf; go hiking or mountain biking; tandem-paraglide off Lion’s Head; abseil off the top of Table Mountain – just a few of the many activities on offer.

Art & Design

Human creativity is also self-evident here – it's one of the things that made the city a World Design Capital in 2014. From the brightly painted facades of the Bo-Kaap and the bathing chalets of Muizenberg to the Afro-chic decor of its restaurants and bars and the striking street art and innovation incubators of the East City and Woodstock, this is one great-looking metropolis. The informal settlements of the Cape Flats are a sobering counterpoint. Still, these townships also have ambitious projects that put food from organic market gardens on tables, or stock gift shops with attractive souvenirs.

People & Culture

Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, and traditional African beliefs coexist peacefully in this proudly multicultural city. Given South Africa’s troubled history, such harmony has been hard-won and remains fragile: nearly everyone has a fascinating, sometimes heartbreaking story to tell. It’s a city of determined pioneers – from the Afrikaner descendants of the original Dutch colonists and the majority colored community to the descendants of European Jewish immigrants and more recent Xhosa (isiXhosa) migrants from the Eastern Cape. They all bring unique flavors to Cape Town’s vibrant melting pot.

Beyond the City

Wrenching yourself away from the magnetic mountain and all the delights of the Cape Peninsula is a challenge. Still, within an hour, you can exchange urban landscapes for the charming towns, villages, and rural estates of Winelands destinations, such as Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Hermanus is a prime whale-watching location, and also a base from which to organize shark-cave diving. Further afield, the delights of the Garden Route unfold, with more inspiring scenery to be viewed on thrilling drives down the coast and over mountain passes.

Expert tips

Cape Town and Cape Peninsula activities card

  • Cape Peninsula Tour
  • Cape Point Funicular
  • Cape Point Ostrich Farm
  • City Bus Tour
  • Castle of Good Hope
  • Drakenstein Lion Park
  • Groot Constantia Wine Estates
  • Heart of Cape Town Museum
  • Seal Island Cruise
  • Sunset Cruise

Things to do in Cape Town

  • The Flying Dutchman Funicular travels on a railroad on Cape Point, providing a novel and exciting way to travel and see the sights. From the bottom station, you will journey through dense foliage and fynbos to the upper lighthouse.
  • The Table Mountain Aerial cableway. The ride is a gentle one, the rotating state-of-the-art cable car taking visitors from the lower station to the top in around 5 minutes. 

  • Robben Island Museum is a World Heritage Site and museum, offering daily tours. The tour begins at the Nelson Mandela Gateway at the V&A Waterfront with a multimedia exhibition, museum shop and restaurant, after which, guests hop onto the ferry for a scenic trip to the island. Once on Robben Island itself, the tour is guided by a former political prisoner of the island, for unique and incomparable insights into the island’s history.

  • The Victoria & Albert Waterfront is one of Africa’s most visited destinations with more than 24 million visitors annually. Situated in the oldest working harbor in South Africa, with the iconic Table Mountain as its backdrop, makes the V&A Waterfront is a favorite for locals and international visitors.

  • The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa MOCAA is the largest art museum in Africa, and the largest museum in the world showcasing the art of Africa and its diaspora. The museum is dedicated to researching, collecting, and exhibiting this art, and houses an impressive collection of work from all over the continent and beyond.

  • The Sanbi-Kirstenbosch Gardens. Stroll down meandering paths that explore the meticulously crafted and maintained flora, it contains many examples of fynbos. This plant exists as a huge part of the Cape Floral Kingdom and is unique to this part of the world.

Included

  • Airport transfer Lodge - HDS
  • Flight HDS - JNB
  • Flight JNB - CPT
  • Transfer CPT - hotel in Cape Town
  • Breakfast
  • 5-day Cape Town and Cape Peninsula activities card

Excluded

  • Additional transfers
  • Lunches and dinners are at your leisure
  • All drinks
  • Laundry
  • All activities stated as recommended or optional

Day 10: End of Itinerary

  • Private road transfer from your hotel to Cape Town International Airport [CPT]

Expert tips

  • For late check-out an additional fee maight be applied

Included

  • Breakfast
  • Road transfer hotel - CPT

Excluded

  • Additional transfers
  • Lunch and dinner
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