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 Nelspruit Airport – please book the departure time at the hotel reception. Upon arrival at Nelspruit, you will be met by a representative of your lodge and transferred to your luxury accommodation.

Later the evening enjoy a 3-course dinner in a beatiful enviroment to round off the day.

Accommodation and meals: Maqueda Lodge or similar (B,D)

Today you will start with an early morning game drive in the Kruger National Park. 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 5 hours.

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

Later this evening, enjoy a sumptuous 3 course dinner while swapping stories of your animal encounters earlier that day.

Accommodation and meals: Maqueda Lodge or similar (B, D)

Rise early again today for your morning game drive in the Kruger National Park 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.

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

Later this evening, enjoy a sumptuous 3 course dinner while swapping stories of your animal encounters earlier that day.

Accommodation and meals: Maqueda Lodge or similar (B, D)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the nearby Nelspruit Airport for your onward flight to O R Tambo Airport, Johannesburg. On arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel in Pretoria for your overnight stay before commencing your Rovos Rail Journey. Relax and spend the day at your leisure.

Accommodation: Southern Sun – Pretoria or similar (B)

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Pretoria Train Station for your journey to Cape Town on the world-famous Rovos Rail. Upon boarding, step into a world of luxury. Be greeted with pre-departure snacks and drinks and settle into your luxurious suite. Kings and presidents have indulged on this magnificent, moving five star “hotel-on-wheels”. Today your journey will take south via Johannesburg and through the goldfields of the Witwatersrand.

Accommodation on the Rovos is in the Pullman Suites with the option to upgrade to a Deluxe Suite and is subject to availability.

Accommodation: Rovos Rail (B, L, D – non alcoholic and alcoholic beverages – except French Champagne)

Wake this morning in your luxurious train suite as the train continues its journey across South Africa and enjoy an off-train tour to the Kimberley Big Hole, claimed to be the largest hole excavated by hand. Learn about the history of Diamond mining in this region. At midday, the train departs for Matjiesfontein via De Aar. Dinner is served in the dining cars and is an elegant affair – men are requested to wear a jacket and ladies elegant evening wear. Enjoy post dinner drinks in the Club Bar before retiring to bed.

Accommodation: Rovos Rail (B, L, D)

After an early morning breakfast, you will visit the historical village of Matjiesfontein. After your tour the train departs for Cape Town via Worcester. On arrival at Cape Town station, you will be met at the station by one of representatives who will transfer you to your hotel, The President Hotel. Relax 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.

Accommodation: President Hotel or similar (B)

Today is your free day and have the choice of 1 of the following 2 optional tours to “Discover More” (for your own account)

Wine Route tour of Franschhoek

You will be collected at your hotel after breakfast for the Wine Route Tour of Franschhoek. A combination of bus and tram – will transport you around a loop of seven stops to hop off at each stop and experience the activities on offer, be it wine tasting, a cellar tour, lunch or simply stroll through the vineyards. You will be transferred back to your hotel later the afternoon.

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

Accommodation: President Hotel or similar (B)

After breakfast, you will be collected at your hotel for the transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your homeward flight to Australia.

We are sure you will have a wonderful experience discovering the beauty and unique wildlife encounters in South Africa.

Accommodation: President Hotel or similar (B)

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 Nelspruit Airport – please book the departure time at the hotel reception. Upon arrival at Nelspruit, you will be met by a representative of your lodge and transferred to your luxury accommodation.

Later the evening enjoy a 3-course dinner in a beatiful enviroment to round off the day.

Accommodation and meals: Maqueda Lodge or similar (B,D)

Today you will start with an early morning game drive in the Kruger National Park. 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 5 hours.

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

Later this evening, enjoy a sumptuous 3 course dinner while swapping stories of your animal encounters earlier that day.

Accommodation and meals: Maqueda Lodge or similar (B, D)

Rise early again today for your morning game drive in the Kruger National Park 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.

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

Later this evening, enjoy a sumptuous 3 course dinner while swapping stories of your animal encounters earlier that day.

Accommodation and meals: Maqueda Lodge or similar (B, D)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the nearby Nelspruit Airport for your onward flight to Cape Town. On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel. Relax and spend the 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 1 of the following 2 optional tours to “Discover More” (for your own account)

Wine Route tour of Franschhoek

You will be collected at your hotel after breakfast for the Wine Route Tour of Franschhoek. A combination of bus and tram – will transport you around a loop of seven stops to hop off at each stop and experience the activities on offer, be it wine tasting, a cellar tour, lunch or simply stroll through the vineyards. You will be transferred back to your hotel later the afternoon.

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

Accommodation: President Hotel or similar (B)

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be collected at your hotel and transferred to Cape Town Station for your journey to Pretoria on the world-famous Rovos Rail. Be greeted with pre – departure snacks and drinks at the Rovos lounge room before boarding the train. Upon boarding, step into a new world of luxury. You will be ushered by your butler to your suite and some orientation will be done by your butler.

Off  train excursion: Later the afternoon you will visit the historical Village of Maatjiesfontein

Accommodation: Rovos Rail – Pullman Suite (L, D, non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks – except French Champagne)

Breakfast is served between 7h00 and 10h00.

Relax and spend the morning at your leisure. Enjoy the afternoon lunch before your off train excursion.

Off Train Excursion: Arrive in Kimberley for a tour of the renowned Diamnond Mine Museum and the extraordinary Kimberley Big Hole.

The journey continues via Krugersdorp and Johannesburg through the goldfields of the Witwatersrand towards Pretoria.

Accommodation: Rovos Rail (B, L, D)

Today is your final day on the luxurious Rovos Rail – Breakfast is served in the dining cars  until 10:00. Travel northeast through the goldfields of the Witwatersrand. Lunch is served in the dining cars. The train arrives at journey’s end at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. You will be collected at the train station by one of our representatives for the transfer to your Hotel in Pretoria for your overnight stay.

Overnight accommodation: Southern Sun, Pretoria (B, L)

After breakfast, you will be collected at your hotel for the transfer to Johannesburg International Airport for your homeward flight to Australia.

We are sure you will have a royal experience on the Rovos Rail and discovering the beauty and unique wildlife encounters in South Africa.

Accommodation: Southern Sun Hotel or similar (B)