Holidays of Africa

South Africa Tourism

Day 2: Cape Town
We are met in Cape Town and transferred to our landmark hotel in time for a traditional afternoon tea. Tonight our Tour Director provides a briefing, followed by a welcome dinner. Mount Nelson Hotel D

Day 3: Cape Town
We tour South Africa's "Mother City" and ride a cable car to the top of Table Mountain (weather permitting). We also delve into some recent political history with a visit to the District Six museum. Mount Nelson Hotel B,L,D

Day 4: Cape Town
Cruise from Cape Town to Robben Island, where a private tour with a former inmate brings to life the history of this prison. Mount Nelson Hotel B,L

Day 5: Cape Town - Cape Point - Stellenbosch
Driving along the scenic coastline, we reach the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and, ultimately, Cape Point. We travel through seaside Simon's Town and continue to our hotel, located on a private wine estate. Lanzerac Manor B,L,D

Day 6: Stellenbosch
Today we enjoy the Cape Winelands experience by participating in exclusive wine tastings, cellar tours and a stroll through Stellenbosch, where we view some of the region's lovely old Cape Dutch buildings. Gourmet meals are also an important part of the winelands lifestyle and today's offerings will not disappoint. Lanzerac Manor B,L,D

Day 7: Stellenbosch - Cape Town - Rovos Rail
We transfer to the Cape Town station to board Rovos Rail's "Pride of Africa" train. One of the last of its kind, Rovos Rail sets an unsurpassed standard for train travel - its compartments, meals, scenery and service are all superb. Pass through carefully tended vineyards and the Great Karoo en route to the quaint village of Matjiesfontein. Rovos Rail B,L,D

Day 8: Rovos Rail
We enjoy a leisurely morning aboard the train as it makes its way to Kimberly, where we disembark at one of the finest Victorian railway stations in Africa and enjoy lunch at the Kimberly Club. Later we see the sights of this historic diamond-mining town. Rovos Rail B,L,D

Day 9: Rovos Rail - Pretoria - Mala Mala Game Reserve
On arrival in Pretoria, we transfer to the Wonderboom airport to board our private charter flight to Mala Mala Game Reserve. Mala Mala Camp B,L,D

Days 10-11: Mala Mala Game Reserve
Our safari schedule is determined by the habits of the wildlife that we have come to see. Among other animals, we scout for lion, cheetah, elephant and leopard on early-morning and late-afternoon game drives. Mala Mala Camp B,L,D

Day 12: Mala Mala Game Reserve - Johannesburg - USA or Canada
We return to Johannesburg and board our international flight. B

Day 13: USA or Canada
Connect with homebound flights.

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OPTIONAL BOTSWANA POST-TOUR EXTENSION
This extension is recommended as an optional addition to your escorted The Best of South Africa itinerary. It can be taken as shown here or revised to meet your individual requirements, when new prices may apply. Botswana's Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park offer the perfect post-tour extension.

Day 12: Johannesburg
Transfer from the airport to your charming hotel. The Grace B
Day 13: Johannesburg - Maun, Botswana - Okavango Delta
Fly into the Okavango Delta where your safari camp is located in a private concession. Chief's Camp B,L,D

Day 14: Okavango Delta
A day to seek out the Delta's plains game and predators on game drives and water safaris in mokoro canoes, in season. Chief's Camp B,L,D

Day 15: Okavango Delta - Chobe National Park
Depart Chief's Camp and travel to Chobe National Park, inhabited by hippos, elephant and many other species of wildlife. Chobe Chilwero B,L,D

Day 16: Chobe
A day of game viewing in open vehicles and on a river cruise. Chobe Chilwero B,L,D

Day 17: Chobe - Victoria Falls - Johannesburg - USA or Canada
Drive to Victoria Falls where you board a flight to Johannesburg and connect to your international flight. B

Day 18: USA or Canada
Board your homebound flight.



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South Africa Tourism
Introduction —› When to Visit South Africa —› Attraction in South Africa —› Off the Beaten Track —› Reaching South Africa —› Tour Packages of South Africa

Holidays of Africa
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