| D1: Cape Town airport - Cape Town |
| 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: White Lodge Guest House (Luxury 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: White Lodge Guest House (Luxury 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: White Lodge Guest House (Luxury 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: White Lodge Guest House (Luxury room - Bed and Breakfast) |
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| D5: Cape Town - Karongwe |
| Transfer • Transfer HDS apt/Shiduli • 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 HDS apt/Shiduli |
| | - | 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 |
| Morning 4x4 Game Drive • Transfer HDS apt/Shiduli • Transfer |
| | - | Morning 4x4 game drive. |
| | - | Breakfast |
| | - | Transfer HDS apt/Shiduli |
| | - | 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 |
| Transfer • Transfer • Stone Town tour(o) • City Tour(o) |
| | - | Breakfast |
| | - | Transfer from Johannesburg to Johannesburg OR Tambo |
| | - | Flight Johannesburg - Zanzibar (Economy Class) (Optional rates: D9:Flight Johannesburg-Zanzibar) |
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| | - | Transfer to and from your hotel for a half-day city tour of Stone Town. Soak up the eclectic atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage Site as you explore its narrow, winding streets flanked by age-old buildings of varied architectural styles. Stone Town served as a trading port for almost 2 000 years and reflects many influences, languages, tastes and cultures from around the world. Visit the House of Wonders, the largest and tallest landmark in the town constructed by the second sultan of Zanzibar before moving on to the adjacent Arab Fort. Built in the late 17th century by the Omanis to defend the island against the Portuguese, today this ancient building is a popular tourist destination that houses a cultural centre, curio shops and an open-air amphitheatre. Conclude with a stop at the Anglican cathedral of Christ Church. This beautiful edifice is one of the most prominent examples of early Christian architecture in East Africa and built almost entirely of coral stone. (Optional rates: D9:Half day tour of Stone Town) |
| | - | Transfer to and from your hotel for a half-day city tour of Stone Town. Soak up the eclectic atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage Site as you explore its narrow, winding streets flanked by age-old buildings of varied architectural styles. Stone Town served as a trading port for almost 2 000 years and reflects many influences, languages, tastes and cultures from around the world. Visit the House of Wonders, the largest and tallest landmark in the town constructed by the second sultan of Zanzibar before moving on to the adjacent Arab Fort. Built in the late 17th century by the Omanis to defend the island against the Portuguese, today this ancient building is a popular tourist destination that houses a cultural centre, curio shops and an open air amphitheatre. Conclude with a stop at the Anglican cathedral of Christ Church. This beautiful edifice is one of the most prominent examples of early Christian architecture in East Africa and built almost entirely of coral stone. |
| | - | Overnight: Jafferji House (Signature Suites - Bed and Breakfast) |
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| D10: Zanzibar |
| Spice Tour visit(o) • Transfer |
| | - | Breakfast |
| | - | Pick up from your hotel in Stone Town for a half-day spice tour. Zanzibar has long been affectionately known as the Spice Island in reference to its long-standing history of growing spices. Today many of its main industries revolve around these sought-after commodities, in particular black pepper, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. Your guided walking tour will pass through villages and spice plantations where you can watch the farm workers pick spices, giving you the opportunity to feel and taste all they harvest. Learn everything you ever wished to know about spices as well as more about the local organically grown herbs and their uses in traditional dishes, medicine and even dyes for ceremonial outfits. Exotic fruit will also be on offer as you smell and taste your way through the spicy history of Zanzibar, and you can purchase fresh spices directly from their source. (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 |
| Jozani Forest Excursion(o) |
| | - | Breakfast |
| | - | Pick up from your hotel for a half-day tour of the Jozani Forest. This natural forest is located in the central east region of Zanzibar and is the only one of its kind on the island. The reserve covers over 2 000 hectares of whole groundwater forest, coral rag forest and a salt marsh area and is one of the last remaining sanctuaries in the world for the red colobus monkey. Your guided walk will afford you wonderful opportunities to photograph and get fairly close to these rare creatures as you follow the pathways through the forest. Admire the impressive fauna and flora in the reserve as well as the numerous varieties of butterflies and birds that colour the sky. The forest also incorporates a large mangrove swamp where several animal species find sanctuary such as Sykes monkey, bush baby and Aders’ duiker. (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 |
| Transfer |
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