| D1: Cape Town airport - Cape Town (20 km) |
| Meet and Greet • Transfer |
| | - | Meet and greet at Cape Town International Airport. This personalised service sees your guide meet you off your flight. While you enjoy a complimentary beverage, our guide will explain your itinerary in detail, give you general advice and information that will help you along your trip. Before handing over your travel documents and escorting you to your onward transportation, our guide will assist you with any queries you may have before you embark on your holiday.
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| | - | Transfer from Cape Town airport to Cape Town |
| | - | Overnight: Molo Lolo Lodge (Deluxe room - Bed and Breakfast) |
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| D2: Cape Town |
| Scheduled Tour: Cape Town City Tour HD(o) |
| | - | Breakfast |
| | - | Pick up from your hotel for a half day Cape Town city tour. Be captivated by the multiethnic character and historical wealth of the Mother City. Cape Town is a rare cultural gem, resulting from the amalgamation of different nationalities and indigenous tribes. Alongside high-rise office blocks, a harmonious blend of architectural styles has been meticulously preserved, including Edwardian, Victorian and Cape Dutch. Narrow, cobblestone streets and the Islamic character of the Bo-Kaap enhance the cosmopolitan ambiance. The itinerary takes you to the City Hall, the Castle of Good Hope – this pentagon-shaped fort is the oldest surviving building in South Africa; the Company's Garden – a large public park, originally Jan van Riebeeck's vegetable garden, which he grew to feed the original colony as early as 1652; and Signal Hill with spectacular panoramas over the city, before returning to your hotel. (Optional rates: D2:City Tour Half Day AM) |
| | - | Overnight: Molo Lolo Lodge (Deluxe room - Bed and Breakfast) |
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| D3: Cape Town |
| Scheduled Tour: Cape Peninsula FD(o) |
| | - | Breakfast |
| | - | Pick up from your hotel for a full day Cape Peninsula tour. Discover both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean coastlines. The first stop is at the charming fishing village of Hout Bay. Then continue along the Atlantic coastline to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point – the most south-westerly tip of Africa and the mythical meeting place of two great oceans. On the return trip, pass through the naval town of Simon's Town and then traverse the fishing port of Kalk Bay and the lush suburb of Constantia. The day will end with a visit to the renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens before returning to your hotel. (Optional rates: D3:Peninsula Full Day) |
| | - | Overnight: Molo Lolo Lodge (Deluxe room - Bed and Breakfast) |
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| D4: Cape Town |
| Scheduled Tour: Cape Winelands FD(o) |
| | - | Breakfast |
| | - | Pick up from your hotel for a full day Cape Winelands tour. Learn everything there is to know about wines, from the vineyard to the bottle. The Cape Wine Route is defined by the triangle that forms the towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. Stellenbosch is a charming old town with oak-shaded avenues and historical buildings. Franschhoek owes its name to the French Huguenots, who came to settle there in 1685 and planted the first quality vineyards, while Paarl has been a centre for the Afrikaner culture since the 19th century. Along the Route, wine estates welcome you to taste wines and cheeses and invite you to learn how the wines are made before you are returned to your hotel at the end of the tour..
(Optional rates: D4:Wine Route Full Day) |
| | - | Overnight: Molo Lolo Lodge (Deluxe room - Bed and Breakfast) |
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| D5: Cape Town - Karongwe (77 km) |
| Transfer • Transfer HDS - Karongwe • 4X4 Afternoon Game Drive |
| | - | Breakfast |
| | - | Transfer from Cape Town to Cape Town airport |
| | - | Flight CapeTown - Hoedspruit (Economy Class) (Optional rates: D5: Flight CapeTown - Hoedspruit) |
| | - | Transfer from Hoedspruit airport to Karongwe |
| | - | Arrival in Karongwe Private Game Reserve. Deep within the naturally scenic province of Limpopo and just 40 minutes east of the Kruger National Park, the Karongwe Private Game Reserve and its exceptional lodges are set within a wild and whimsical landscape. The lush countryside is dotted by small hills and an enormous variety of trees, creating the perfect scene for photography enthusiasts looking to capture quintessential African images. All the major mammal species are present in the reserve with regular sightings of giraffe, wildebeest, rhino and zebra, while at night nocturnal animals such as aardvark, bush baby, genet and porcupine emerge from the shadows to graze. Evenings are lit by thousands of stars, and dramatic sunsets end exciting days, giving you a glimpse into the soul of Africa. (Activities included in your package as per program below.) |
| | - | Lunch: Shiduli Private Game Reserve |
| | - | Afternoon 4x4 game drive. |
| | - | Dinner: Shiduli Private Game Reserve |
| | - | Overnight: Shiduli Private Game Reserve (Luxury Suite - Fully Inclusive) |
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| D6: Karongwe |
| Morning 4x4 Game Drive • 4X4 Afternoon Game Drive |
| | - | Morning 4x4 game drive. |
| | - | Breakfast |
| | - | Lunch: Shiduli Private Game Reserve |
| | - | Afternoon 4x4 game drive. |
| | - | Dinner: Shiduli Private Game Reserve |
| | - | Overnight: Shiduli Private Game Reserve (Luxury Suite - Fully Inclusive) |
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| D7: Karongwe - Johannesburg (142 km) |
| Morning 4x4 Game Drive • Transfer HDS - Karongwe • Transfer |
| | - | Morning 4x4 game drive. |
| | - | Breakfast |
| | - | Transfer from Kruger to Karongwe |
| | - | Flight Hoedspruit - Johannesburg (Economy Class) (Optional rates: D7:Flight Hoedspruit - Johannesburg) |
| | - | Transfer from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Johannesburg |
| | - | Overnight: Hyde Park Guest House (Superior room/BB) |
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| D8: Johannesburg |
| Day Tour: Jo`burg, Soweto and Apartheid Museum FD(o) |
| | - | Breakfast |
| | - | Orientate yourself with greater Johannesburg on a full-day tour of Johannesburg, Soweto and the Apartheid Museum. Your explorations begin in the heart of bustling Johannesburg, the third largest city in Africa, as you seek out landmark buildings such as the Hillbrow Tower, one of the tallest towers in Africa, the sky-scraping Ponte City, Sentech and Carlton Centre Tower and the multi-million rand Nelson Mandela Bridge. South of city you will find the Apartheid Museum that showcases the notorious system of racial discrimination that became synonymous with South Africa from 1948 until 1994 when the country’s first fully democratic elections were held. The museum has two entrances labelled ‘white’ and ‘non-white’ giving visitors a tiny taste of some of apartheid’s prejudiced rules. More serious overtones to this system of racial classification can be observed inside the museum with harrowing personal testimonials and historical facts. Your tour rounds off with highlights of Soweto such as the match box houses, FNB “Soccer city” Stadium, Hector Pieterson Memorial, Vilakazi Street and Mandela House.
(Optional rates: D8:Joburg, Soweto and Apartheid museum) |
| | - | Overnight: Hyde Park Guest House (Superior room/BB) |
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| D9: Johannesburg - Zanzibar (9 km) |
| Transfer • Transfer • Day Tour: Stone Town Half Day(o) |
| | - | Breakfast |
| | - | Transfer from Johannesburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo |
| | - | Flight Johannesburg - Zanzibar (Economy Class) (Optional rates: D9:Flight Johannesburg-Zanzibar) |
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| | - | Pick up from your hotel for a half day city tour of Stone Town. Stone Town is located in the old section of Zanzibar city, and exudes a quaint, charming atmosphere through its ancient and narrow streets. Built in coral stone between the 19th and 20th centuries, the former trading post holds many historic buildings that can be explored such as the Mosque and the Cathedral, the Old Fort, the slave market and Freddy Mercury’s old home which is now a museum, and the Darajani Market, the hub of Stone Town trade. (Optional rates: D9:Half day tour of Stone Town) |
| | - | Overnight: Jafferji House (Signature Suites - Bed and Breakfast) |
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| D10: Zanzibar (72 km) |
| Day Tour: Spice Tour Half Day(o) • Transfer |
| | - | Breakfast |
| | - | Pick up from your hotel for a half day spice tour. Often referred to as ‘the spice island’, Zanzibar has been growing and selling these exotic culinary plants since the 19th century. The island is particularly famed for the aromatic spices of clove, nutmeg and cinnamon. Accompanied by a local guide, you can see how the plants are grown as well as have an opportunity to touch, smell and taste the richly fragrant spices. A transfer returns you to your hotel. (Optional rates: D10:Half day Spice tour) |
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| | - | Lunch: Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort |
| | - | Dinner: Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort |
| | - | Overnight: Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort (Garden Room - Fully Inclusive)
www.karafuuzanzibar.com |
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| D11: Zanzibar |
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| | - | Breakfast |
| | - | Lunch: Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort |
| | - | Dinner: Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort |
| | - | Overnight: Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort (Garden Room - Fully Inclusive)
www.karafuuzanzibar.com |
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| D12: Zanzibar |
| Day Tour: Jozani Forest Half Day(o) |
| | - | Breakfast |
| | - | Pick up from your hotel for a half day tour of Jozani Forest. Jozani Forest is a protected area and the largest indigenous forest in Zanzibar. It is famed for its troops of red colobus monkeys, a unique species that is endemic to the island. Accompanied by a ranger, you will explore the forest’s footpaths, framed by beautiful mahogany trees, until you reach a footbridge that crosses the mangrove. Continue to the magnificent butterfly aviary at the Zanzibar Butterfly Centre. Return to your hotel. (Optional rates: D12:Jozani Forest Excursion) |
| | - | Lunch: Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort |
| | - | Dinner: Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort |
| | - | Overnight: Karafuu Hotel Beach Resort (Garden Room - Fully Inclusive)
www.karafuuzanzibar.com |
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| D13: Zanzibar (91 km) |
| Transfer |
| | - | Breakfast |
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