Day-by-Day Summary

Day 1 : Arrive Cape Town
Day 2 : Cape Town City Tour
Day 3 : Robben Island
Day 4 : Cape Point & Peninsula Tour
Days 5-6 : Cape Town to Kruger National Park
Days 7-8 : Kruger National Park
Day 9 : Depart

Highlights

Tour Cape Town, nestled between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean
Visit Robben Island and learn about the Apartheid years
Safari through Kruger National Park to view wildlife
Explore wildlife reserves by foot with your expert guide

Places Visited

Africa
South Africa
Cape Grace
Cape Town
Kruger National Park
Robben Island

Activities

Trip Type

Independent

Activity Level

Relaxed

Trip Snapshots

Day 1 Arrive Cape Town

Hotel

Arrive Cape Town, South Africa on the flight of your choice. Airport assistance will meet you just outside the aircraft and escort you through immigration, baggage collection, and customs. Transfer to the Cape Grace, your home for the next 4 nights. Enjoy the amazing hospitality and prime waterfront location while you explore Cape Town. Dinner tonight is on your own. Dine in the hotel restaurant or venture to the V&A Waterfront and choose from one of several eateries in the area.

Day 2 Cape Town City Tour

Hotel
1 Breakfast

Explore the "Mother City", Cape Town, South Africa today on a private tour of the city! Visit the Houses of Parliament, the Castle (South Africa's oldest building), Greenmarket Square, the Company Gardens, and Table Mountain. After an exciting morning of discovery you will be dropped off at the Waterfront to take in all the shops and restaurants. Explore the area independently this afternoon.

Day 3 Robben Island

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1 Breakfast

This morning is yours to relax and spend as you would like. Stoll the beaches of Cape Town, go shopping, or explore one of many local attractions in the area. Make your way to the Clock Tower for your 1 PM departure to Robben Island. (You should arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your departure time). Upon arrival to the island meet your guide, someone who spent time there during the Apartheid years. Learn about the political climate of the time, witness the harsh conditions prisoners endured, and visit Nelson Mandela's cell. Take the ferry back to the V&A waterfront and enjoy dinner on your own before you make your way back to your hotel.

Day 4 Cape Point & Peninsula Tour

Hotel
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

Today visit the beaches Clifton and Camps Bay. Drive to the Cape of Good Hope National Reserve via Chapman's Peak where you will take a cable car to view where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet, as well as fantastic views of False Bay. Continue to Simonstown Naval Base, and visit Boulders Beach, the African Penguin breeding colony. For lunch, you will stop at the renowned Foodbarn in Noordhoek. Run by the talented Franck Dangereux of La Colombe fame, you’ll enjoy a 4 course set menu with wine pairing. Explore the local area independently for dinner.

Day 5-6 Cape Town to Kruger National Park

Hotel
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

This morning you transfer back to the Cape Town International Airport in time for your flight to Kruger National Park. Kruger is home to cheetahs, leopards, lions, hyenas, zebra, and wild dogs, as well as kudu, eland, sable antelope, and impala. Other sightings on this amazing safari experience include white rhino, elephant, hippo, giraffe, and buffalo! Settle in for a night of luxury at the Royal Malewane.

Day 7-8 Kruger National Park

Hotel
3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners

Discover private reserves around Kruger National Park at 2 different camps during your exploration, increasing the variety of possible game sightings. Kruger National Park and private land owners adjacent to the park, have been working towards the conservation of the Big 5 since the 1950's. Explore by safari vehicle, by foot, or speak to your travel consultant about a hot air balloon ride or other safari options.

*Each day you will have the option to participate in 2 games drives and a bush walk.

*This safari includes a shuttle flight between lodges

Day 9 Depart

1 Breakfast

Take a quick flight from your lodge to Johannesburg to connect with your flight home, or continue on with an extension to Victoria Fall, Chobe National Park, or Mozambique!

Cape Grace

Set on a private quay on the V&A Waterfront, the award winning Cape Grace Hotel offers guests the ultimate in luxury, elegance, service, and amenities. From the charming opulence of the common areas, to the hand painted fabrics, fresh cut flowers, and thoughtfully chosen African artifacts in each of the 120 guest rooms, the Cape Grace will amazing you around every corner.

Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

Lion Sands Ivory Lodge is a luxury safari lodged based in the renowned Sabi Sands Private Reserve along Kruger National Park's western border. Featuring just 9 luxury villas, Lion Sands is the perfect place to relax and unwind during your African Safari.

The Royal Malewane

Royal Malewane luxury safari lodge in South Africa’s Greater Kruger National Park exudes the romance and beauty of a bygone age while offering every modern comfort and convenience. The classic safari experience is unsurpassed with unrivaled game viewing and one of the most qualified guiding teams in Africa.

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$10,023

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Rates based on current exchange rate ZAR/US dollars. Please contact us for exact quote in US dollars.

Rates may vary based on current exchange rate.

Included

8 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners
8 Nights Accommodations
- 4 Nights Hotel
- 4 Nights Lodge
8 Days Locally Hosted Guide Service
Both International Arrival and Departure Transfers are included.
Robben Island Entrance
Lodge Hop Flight

Excluded

International Flights
Internal Flight (Cape Town to Kruger)
Required Travel Insurance

Budgeting

$175 Meals not Included
$20 Table Mountain Cable
- Weather Dependent

Payment & Cancellation Policies

Days Prior to departure	Fee
70 days or more	Deposit
30-69 days	50% of total tour cost
0-29 days	100% of total tour cost

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The trip might have been the absolute best of our lifetime (thus far). We particularly want to commend our guide Peter in the Guilin area-he was so incredibly attentive, energetic, enthusiastic-and absolutely dedicated to ensuring that our meals were 100% vegetarian.

Jack Charney