Depart Australia today to begin your South African safari!

On arrival at Johannesburg Airport, proceed to the collection point (approximately 40 meters from the exit of the airport) for your transfer to your 5 star hotel, D’Orealle Grande  for your overnight stay in Johannesburg. The hotel provides a complimentary return airport shuttle service. Relax and unwind from your flight.

Accommodation and meals: D’ Orealle Grande (B)

After breakfast, the hotel’s airport shuttle service will provide you the transfer to the airport for your connecting flight to Port Elizabeth – please book the departure time at the hotel reception. On arrival into Port Elizabeth Airport, you will be met and transferred to Founders Lodge. The rest of the afternoon may be spent at leisure or enjoy an afternoon game drive to view the BIG 5 in the Shamwari Private Game Reserve.

Later the evening enjoy your dinner in the tranqull surounds of the amazing Founders Lodge.

Accommodation: Founders Lodge: (B, L ,D)

Today you will start with an early morning game drive in the Shamwari Private Game Reserve. Ensure you bring your camera along as you will be spotting the BIG 5 in their natural environment. The abundance of animals you will see will be an experience of a lifetime. You will get up close to the animals in your specialised safari vehicle lead by an expert guide. The game drive is approximately 3 hours.

Later the afternoon at approximately 3.00pm, enjoy an afternoon game drive which will allow you the opportunity to view the animals you might have missed on the morning game drive.

Accommodation: Founder Lodge (B, L,D)

Rise early again today for your morning game drive in the Shamwari Private Game reserve and encounter different experiences to the previous days’s game drive. Nothing comes close to experiencing the raw power of the lion hunt, the sheer bulk and force of the rhino, the delicacy and grace of the leopard, the supreme confidence of a herd of elephants and the adrenalin racing charge of the African buffalo.

After the morning game drive, relax and enjoy breakfast and spend the morning at your leisure and and enjoy lunch in the tranquil surrounds of the Lodge.

Later the afternoon at approximately 3.00pm, you have the option of an afternoon game drive or a Rhino Walk and monitoring.

Later this evening, enjoy a sumptuous dinner while swapping stories of your animal encounters earlier that day.

Accommodation: Founder Lodge (B ,L, D)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Port Elizabeth Airport for your flight to Cape Town. On arrival at Cape Town Airport, you will be transferred to your your hotel in Cape Town and spend the rest of your day at your leisure.

Accommodation: President Hotel or similar (B)

This morning after breakfast, you will be collected at your hotel and embark on a Full Day scheduled Cape Peninsula Tour of Cape Town.  The tour includes a trip to Cape Point at the southern western tip of the Cape Peninsula with the most spectacular views. The Cape Point Nature Reserve comprises of 17300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora. Here you can see wildlife that includes baboon’s, rhebok, Cape Mountain Zebra, and the elusive eland. Bird watches will also find many fine species to observe. Visit the Boulders Beach to view the penguin colony (entrance for your own expense). This awe-inspiring tour to the towering headland known as Cape Point encompasses magnificent beaches, breathtaking views, and picturesque coastal villages. After the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Accommodation: President Hotel or similar (B)

After your breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel by a representative of Afrogem. Enjoy a short tour of their amazing diamond, tanzanite & gemstone factory, specialising in the rich mineral heritage of the African continent. The tour is approximately 30 – 45 minutes.

A representative from Afrogem will transfer you to the Table Mountain cableway.

You will ascend to the top (weather permitting) by the revolving cable car (tickets included).  Here, you will see wildflowers and the famous silver tree, and marvel at a birds-eye view of the city and its beaches.  On a cloudless day it is even possible to see Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on one side and Cape Point on the other.

After the trip to Table Mountain – you will make your own way back to the hotel. The taxi service is based at the Cable Way Station and the transport is safe and reliable. Relax and enjoy your day at your leisure and a visit to the V&A Waterfront is recommended. There are many coffee shops, restaurants, and bars, most with spectacular harbour views and setting below Table Mountain.

Kindly note the cable car undergoes maintennace and closure during the year (dates to be advised) and we will advise all affected guest of optional tours that can replace the cable car ride.

Accommodation: President Hotel or similar (B)

Today is your free day and have the choice of to “Discover More” (for your own account)

Tour of Robben Island

The Robben Island Tour includes a return boat trip across Table Bay and a tour of the infamous Maximum-Security Prison where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years, interaction with an ex-political prisoner, a 45-minute bus ride with a guide providing commentary, the opportunity to explore the Murray’s Bay Harbour precinct attractions and the Museum Shop. Duration: 3.5 hours

Hop on and Hop off City bus tour

Explore the beauty of Cape Town and experience the city and surrounding attractions and landmarks on the ‘hop on hop off ” city tour at your leisure.

Accommodation: President Hotel or similar (B)

After breakfast, you will be collected at your hotel and transferred to your hotel in the heart of the Cape Winelands, Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa which is surrounded by magnificent by mounatian vistas. Spend the day at your leisure in the beautiful, tranquil surrounds of the hotel or explore the town with a visit to Huguenot Museum.

Accommodation: Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa (B)

After breakfast, you have the option of doing the Wine Route Tour of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek (for your own account and can be booked under the optional tours) or visit the towns historic sites and exquisite restaurants for lunch.

Wine Route tour

You will be collected at your hotel for the wine route tour.

The tour departs from Franschhoek to the premier wine regions Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. The towns not only celebrated for their wines but also for a variety of cheeses, olives and much more.

Journey through the vineyards of the Cape Winelands region, the source of many legendary Cape wines, many of which were first planted hundreds of years ago.

From classic Cape-Dutch homesteads to breathtaking mountainous surroundings, the region’s beauty and grand heritage have earned the Cape Winelands the right to call itself South Africa’s culinary capital.

You will be transferred back to your hotel later the afternoon.

Accommodation: Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa (B)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Vic Falls. On arrival Victoria Falls Airport you will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel, The Palm River Hotel which is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River.

Later the afternoon you will be collected at your hotel to enjoy a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River which will allow you to enjoy some amazing wildlife sightings (land and water-based ) as well as treat you to a selection of premium drinks and a delectable 4-course canape menu.

Accommodation: Palm River Hotel (B)

After breakfast, you will be collected at the hotel to discover how the Victoria Falls were formed and what local customs and traditions surround them. The tour undertakes a scenic route and is led by an expert local guide. Learn how Livingstone in 1851, first heard of the great waterfall, but it was only in 1855 that he set out to visit it.  He landed on the biggest island on the lip of the falls, now called Livingstone Island and from there obtained his first view of the Falls.

After the tour of the Vic Falls, enjoy lunch at the Lookout Restaurant where you will have views of the flying fox and zip line activities.

Optional activity for your own account – Helicopter flight over the Victoria Falls.

The spectacular helicopter flight over the Victoria Falls is known as the ‘Flight of Angels’. The best way to appreciate the true splendour of the Victoria Falls is to view it from the air. The helicopters have specially designed ‘bubble shaped’ windows perfect for panoramic viewing and great photographic opportunities from all seats.

Accommodation: Palm River Hotel or upgrade to Victoria Falls Hotel – $150 per person (B)

After breakfast, you will be collected at the hotel and transferred to Victoria Falls airport for your flight to Johannesburg for your overnight stay. On arrival at Johannesburg Airport, proceed to the collection point (approximately 40 meters from the exit of the airport) for your transfer to your 5 star hotel, D’Orealle Grande. The hotel provides a complimentary return airport shuttle service. Relax and spend the day at your leisure.

Accommodation: D’Oreale Grande (B)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Johannesburg Airport for your homeward flight to Australia. The hotel provides a complimentary airport shuttle service and please book a time at reception for the transfer to the airport.

Accommodation: D’ORealle Grande (B)