$5,909 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Fly to Manyeleti and Sunset Game Drive
Fly to Manyeleti and Sunset Game Drive
Take a morning flight from Johannesburg (OR Tambo) to Hoedspruit Airport, where you are met and transferred to Ndzhaka Tented Camp in the unfenced Manyeleti Game Reserve. Manyeleti shares open borders with Kruger, Sabi Sands and Timbavati, giving access to the same Big 5 wildlife with far fewer vehicles. After a late lunch, check into your luxury premium tent with its own private heated pool and relax before the afternoon's activities. In the late afternoon you set out on a sunset game drive that continues into a night drive, with a maximum of seven guests per vehicle, offering the chance to spot nocturnal predators under spotlight. The day ends with a private dinner served in your own bush boma beneath the African sky.
- Main Destination:
- Manyeleti Game Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Ndzhaka Camp
Wildlife in Manyeleti GR
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Day 2
Full Day Game Viewing at Manyeleti
Full Day Game Viewing at Manyeleti
Rise early for a sunrise game drive through the unfenced Manyeleti Game Reserve, tracking the Big 5 and other wildlife as the bush wakes up, followed by a bush breakfast out in the reserve. Spend the late morning relaxing at your private pool, or join an optional two-hour bush walk with an armed ranger to experience the reserve on foot (at an additional cost). After lunch at camp, set out again in the late afternoon on a sunset game drive that continues into a night drive, searching for nocturnal species with the aid of a spotlight. Dinner and overnight at Ndzhaka Tented Camp, where wildlife roams freely through the unfenced camp.
- Main Destination:
- Manyeleti Game Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Ndzhaka Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Full Day Game Viewing at Manyeleti
Full Day Game Viewing at Manyeleti
Another full day of game viewing begins with a sunrise drive through Manyeleti Game Reserve, followed by a bush breakfast and leisure time at your private pool. An optional two-hour bush walk with an armed ranger is again available for those wanting a closer, on-foot encounter with the bush at an additional cost. After lunch at camp, the afternoon's sunset game drive carries on into a night drive, giving a final opportunity to spot the Big 5 and nocturnal wildlife in this unfenced reserve bordering Kruger, Sabi Sands and Timbavati. Enjoy dinner and your last overnight at Ndzhaka Tented Camp before heading onward tomorrow.
- Main Destination:
- Manyeleti Game Reserve (Greater Kruger, South Africa)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Ndzhaka Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Manyeleti to Cape Town
Manyeleti to Cape Town
Enjoy one last sunrise game drive at Ndzhaka before breakfast at camp, then check out and transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for your flight to Cape Town. On arrival you are met and transferred to The Commodore Hotel, a nautical-themed 4-star property beside the V&A Waterfront with sweeping views of Table Mountain, Table Bay and Robben Island. The remainder of the day is at leisure to settle in, explore the Waterfront's shops and restaurants, or simply relax by the pool after your journey from the bushveld to the Mother City.
- Main Destination:
- Cape Town (City, South Africa)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- The Commodore Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Cape Peninsula Tour Cape Point and Boulders Beach
Cape Peninsula Tour Cape Point and Boulders Beach
After breakfast at the hotel, set off on a full-day tour of the spectacular Cape Peninsula. The route follows a scenic coastal drive past pretty fishing villages and dramatic cliffs before reaching Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where rugged scenery meets the meeting point of two oceans. A highlight of the day is a visit to Boulders Beach, home to a charming colony of African penguins that can be viewed up close along protected boardwalks. You return to The Commodore Hotel in the late afternoon, with the evening free to explore the V&A Waterfront at your leisure.
- Main Destination:
- Cape Peninsula (South Africa)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- The Commodore Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Cape Town City Tour and Table Mountain
Cape Town City Tour and Table Mountain
Following breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a guided city tour of Cape Town taking in landmarks such as the Bo-Kaap, the Company's Garden and the city centre's historic architecture. Weather permitting, you also ascend Table Mountain by cable car for panoramic views over the city, Table Bay and the Atlantic seaboard - one of the most iconic vistas in Africa. The afternoon is left free for independent exploration, whether that means browsing the V&A Waterfront, visiting a museum, or simply relaxing back at The Commodore Hotel after a morning of sightseeing.
- Main Destination:
- Cape Town (City, South Africa)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- The Commodore Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Cape Winelands and Robben Island Tour
Cape Winelands and Robben Island Tour
After breakfast, spend the morning on a half-day tour of the picturesque Cape Winelands, visiting historic estates around Stellenbosch and Franschhoek for wine tastings amid mountain scenery. In the afternoon, take the ferry from the V&A Waterfront to Robben Island, the former political prison where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 18 years, for a guided tour led by former inmates where available, offering powerful insight into South Africa's history (subject to sailing times and weather). Return to The Commodore Hotel in the evening after a day combining the Cape's scenic winelands with its poignant political heritage.
- Main Destination:
- Cape Winelands (South Africa)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- The Commodore Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Sunset Cruise
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Sunset Cruise
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Victoria Falls. On arrival you are met and transferred to A'Zambezi River Lodge, a comfortable thatched 4-star property on the banks of the Zambezi River close to the famous Falls. After checking in and a little time to relax, enjoy a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, watching elephant, hippo and birdlife along the banks as the sun sets over the water, followed by dinner included on board or back at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
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A' Zambezi River Lodge
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Day 9
Full Day Chobe National Park Safari Botswana
Full Day Chobe National Park Safari Botswana
After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day excursion across the border into Botswana's Chobe National Park, renowned for having one of the largest concentrations of elephant in Africa. The day combines a game drive through the park with a boat cruise along the Chobe River, offering superb opportunities to view elephant, buffalo, hippo and a rich variety of birdlife from the water. Lunch is included during the excursion. You return to A'Zambezi River Lodge in the late afternoon, having experienced one of the region's premier wildlife destinations in a single, action-packed day.
- Main Destination:
- Chobe National Park (Botswana)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- A' Zambezi River Lodge
Wildlife in Chobe NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Guided Victoria Falls Walk and Scenic Flight
Guided Victoria Falls Walk and Scenic Flight
After breakfast at the lodge, join a guided two-hour walk of Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwean side, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, where a knowledgeable guide points out the various viewpoints and explains the Falls' geology and history. After lunch at leisure, take to the skies for a 25 to 30 minute scenic flight over Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River, offering a breathtaking bird's-eye perspective of the thundering waterfall and surrounding gorges. The rest of the afternoon is free to relax at the lodge pool or explore Victoria Falls town via the courtesy shuttle, with further optional activities available at your own cost.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- A' Zambezi River Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Departure from Victoria Falls
Departure from Victoria Falls
Enjoy a final breakfast at A'Zambezi River Lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River, taking in the river views one last time before checking out. You are then transferred to Victoria Falls Airport in good time for your onward flight, bringing to a close this grand 11-day journey that combined an unfenced Big 5 safari at Manyeleti, the scenic beauty of Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula, and the spectacle of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River.
- Main Destination:
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
