Meals

7 Dinner (D) 11 Breakfast (B) 7 Lunch (L) Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure. On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed. Cape Town: Join Christo Brand, a former prison guard of Nelson Mandela, for lunch at the Amy Foundation to hear fascinating stories about South Africa’s first Black President, a heroic figure who stood for freedom and justice throughout the late 20th century. Cape Town: Begin your journey in style with an outstanding Welcome Dinner at the Azure Restaurant. Taste exquisite flavors from executive chef Christo Pretorius as you glimpse spectacular views of the Atlantic from your dazzling vantage point over Camps Bay. Kalk Bay: Take a seat at the elegant Harbor House in Kalk Bay for a sumptuous lunch with wine, accompanied by endless views of False Bay and the Hottentots Mountain Range rising in the distance. Dine on freshly caught fish prepared with flair. Boschendal Wine Estate: Savor a delicious Farm-to-Table meal at the award-winning Werf Restaurant, renowned for its sustainability. Chef Allistaire Lawrence presents a menu guided by the seasons with local and ethically sourced produce brought to the fore in each dish. Kruger National Park: Dine under the twinkling stars of the Kruger sky as Lion Sands’ expert chefs prepare a sumptuous Celebration Dinner. Toast with fine local wines to your adventures in the unspoilt wilderness as you taste mouthwatering modern dishes based on traditional recipes. Victoria Falls: Embrace the vibrant atmosphere of Victoria Falls’ famous Boma Restaurant as you taste a hearty traditional four-course feast by the fire. Experience the thrill of an energetic drum and dance show and perhaps even step up to join in yourself. Victoria Falls: Toast your journey over a remarkable Celebration Dinner at the elegant Edwardian-style Livingstone Room.

Others

Choose between two carefully selected activities Cape Town: Visit the District Six Museum, a memorial dedicated to the area destroyed during the Apartheid era and the 60,000 inhabitants who were forced to relocate. Cape Town: Join a Local Expert for a visit of trendy The Old Biscuit Mill, a vibrant market and creative hub in the city. Meet some of the vendors, browse the stalls and sample culinary delights. Cape Winelands: Sip the award-winning wines of the Vergelegen Estate during a private tasting. Take a stroll through some of the 18 unique gardens of the manor house while you visit. Cape Winelands: Get on a bike and explore of of the nearby vineyards with a guide. Kruger National Park: Join your ranger for a bush walk where you can experience the thrill of tracking different wildlife. Kruger National Park: Enjoy a relaxing high tea served in the peaceful surrounds of Lion Sands, with only birdsong for company. Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences. In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level. Included at all hotels. Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included. Kruger National Park: Situated in the Sabi Sands, which boasts one of the planet’s highest concentrations of animal species, the Lion Sands Lodges offer exquisite luxury suites with private decks and plunge pools, and an open-air lounge and dining area, overlooking the Sabie River. Robben Island: Enjoy a visit to the Amy Foundation, a non-profit organization. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience witness how the lives of vulnerable young people are being transformed through a variety of empowering programmes. Cape Peninsula: Take the sweeping roads connecting the scenic bays of Cape Peninsula on one of the world’s legendary drives. Slip through the quaint beauty of Hout Bay and traverse the mountain road of Chapman’s Peak on your journey to Cape Point. Cape Point Nature Reserve: Wander the immaculate wilderness and distinctive flora of Cape Point Nature Reserve in the invigorating ocean breeze. Spot resident creatures from the sprightly reebok to the evasive eland alongside the striking Cape Mountain zebra and the legendary Cape baboons. Cape Point Nature Reserve: Pay a visit to the secluded Boulders Beach and marvel at its local residents, a colony of African penguins who can be seen frolicking in the water. Table Mountain: Rise to the summit of Table Mountain in the famous cable car and look out to 360-degree views across Cape Town, Lion’s Head, and the Atlantic Ocean. Watch the sunset with glass in hand at a mountaintop drinks reception. Winelands: Relax and enjoy the view as you are returned to Cape Town in a chauffeur-driven vintage car. Gaze out to the beauty of the passing scenery in the late afternoon sun as you reflect on your day’s adventure in the winelands. Robben Island: Meet an ex-political prisoner and hear their first-hand stories on your visit to the poignant historical facility of Robben Island. Explore the former jail under the guidance of a knowledgeable Local Expert and discover the tales of Nelson Mandela’s famous exile. Kruger National Park: Venture deep into the heart of one of the world’s largest game reserves on a thrilling three-day safari. Experience six game drives in a private, open-air safari vehicle and keep your eyes peeled for any of the Big Five. Victoria Falls: Keep an eye out for hippos, elephants, and crocodiles when you cruise along the Zambezi river at sunset. Follow in the wake of explorer David Livingstone as you navigate the waters of this mighty river in the spectacular evening light. Victoria Falls: See the awe inspiring Victoria Falls alongside a Local Expert who will share intriguing stories about the area’s history and folklore with you. Feel the spray as you marvel at the sheer magnitude of the waterfalls, thundering to the rocks below.

Accommodation

Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa Lion Sands Tinga Lodge, Kruger National Park. The Michelangelo, Johannesburg.

Transport

Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available. Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.

Flights

Internal flights included. *** All other flights are not included.

Guide

Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19. All Travel Concierges and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.

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Others

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Insurance

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To The Mother City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To The Mother City

After your private chauffeur escorts you to the award-winning Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, dine on modern South African cuisine to begin your South Africa luxury tour.
Day 2 Day 2: Cape Peninsula And Lunch In Kalk Bay
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Cape Peninsula And Lunch In Kalk Bay

At Cape Point Nature Reserve, explore one of the world’s most pristine wildernesses. Rare wildlife sightings continue at Boulders Beach as you learn about the resident colony of African penguins before lunch overlooking Kalk Bay.
Day 3 Day 3: Majestic Table Mountain Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Majestic Table Mountain Relaxed Start

Join a Local Expert at The Old Biscuit Mill to sample culinary delights. Or, visit the District Six Museum’s memorial dedicated to the area destroyed during Apartheid. End the day in decadent style, enjoying drinks and views over Cape Town atop Table Mountain.
Day 4 Day 4: Historic Cape Winelands Relaxed Start
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Historic Cape Winelands Relaxed Start

At Vergelegen Estate, indulge in a wine tasting. At Boschendal Wine Estate savor a seasonal Farm-to-Table lunch before returning to Cape Town in a chauffeured vintage car.
Day 5 Day 5: Amy Foundation And Robben Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Amy Foundation And Robben Island

Hear stories from a Local Historian and meet a former-political prisoner at UNESCO World Heritage Site, Robben Island. At the Victor Verster prison where Nelson Mandela spent the last months of his imprisonment, join a former guard for an onsite lunch at the non-profit Amy Foundation.
Day 6 Day 6: Luxury Safari Experience
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Luxury Safari Experience

Savor your first moments in Big Five territory, Kruger National Park. The Lion Sands Lodge welcomes you with luxury suites. End the day with an evening game drive and sundowners before a feast in your villa.
Day 7 Day 7: Looking For The Big Five
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Looking For The Big Five

With the help of your expert guide, spot leopards, crocodiles, hippos and elephants on your morning game drive. Relax over high tea or join your ranger for a bush walk. Enjoy your second drive searching for rhino, buffalo and lions as the sun sets beyond the savannah.
Day 8 Day 8: We’Re Going On A Safari
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: We’Re Going On A Safari

Greet the dawn for a game drive keeping an eye out for buck and towering giraffes. Savor breakfast at your villa before a leisurely birding walk. After your final evening game drive, raise a toast to adventure as you dine beneath a blanket of stars.
Day 9 Day 9: Onto Johannesburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Onto Johannesburg

Appreciate the skill and in-depth knowledge of your ranger and tracker on your final morning game-drive. After breakfast, your included flight takes you to Johannesburg. On arrival, transfer to your stunning inner-city hotel.
Day 10 Day 10: Farewell South Africa And Onto Victoria Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Farewell South Africa And Onto Victoria Falls

Bid farewell to the City of Gold, as you transfer to the airport for your included flight to Victoria Falls. Meet your Local Host and you are driven to your five-star hotel, surrounded by the tranquil Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve. This evening embark on an iconic sunset cruise on the renowned Zambezi River. In the evening, a hearty African feast of game and vegetable pots is served at the legendary Boma Restaurant.
Day 11 Day 11: Majestic Victoria Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Majestic Victoria Falls

Get up close to the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls on a guided walk alongside a Local Expert. In the evening, gather in the Livingstone Room at your hotel for a magical Celebration Dinner.
Day 12 Day 12: Farewell Victoria Falls
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Farewell Victoria Falls

Enjoy a hearty breakfast and leisurely morning, before transferring to the airport where your journey comes to an end. Please do not book onward flights from Johannesburg before 19:00 if traveling from Victoria Falls.

12 days tour

Spectacular South Africa (Small Groups, Victoria Falls, 12 D

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Itinerary of your trip Spectacular South Africa (Small Groups, Victoria Falls, 12 D

Day 1: Welcome To The Mother City

Day 2: Cape Peninsula And Lunch In Kalk Bay

Day 3: Majestic Table Mountain Relaxed Start

Day 4: Historic Cape Winelands Relaxed Start

Day 5: Amy Foundation And Robben Island

Day 6: Luxury Safari Experience

Day 7: Looking For The Big Five

Day 8: We’Re Going On A Safari

Day 9: Onto Johannesburg

Day 10: Farewell South Africa And Onto Victoria Falls

Day 11: Majestic Victoria Falls

Day 12: Farewell Victoria Falls

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