8 days / 7 nights

• Perfect for the first time traveller to Africa
• Cape Town and Kruger National Park
• Food, wine, shopping and scenery in Cape Town
• ‘Big Five’ safari experience in Kruger National Park
• Choice of accommodation
• Optional extension for luxury Rail Travel aboard Rovos Rail to Victoria Falls

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Cape Town

A warm South African welcome to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Private transfer to your hotel.
Cape Town (Choice of category)

Days 02-03 Design Your Days Cape Town

Two days to design your ideal exploration of the stunning Cape. Choose one of the following. Gain an orientation of the city on a morning tour, with a ride up Table Mountain (weather permitting), a visit to the Waterfront and also to the home of a Cape Malay resident in Bo Kaap for a traditional Cape Malay tea. Visit the home gallery of Rose Korber to view a selection of works by leading and emerging artists or let Sandra Fairfax, your personal shopper, take you on a shopping adventure of the city.

Your second day takes you further afield. Choose one of the following full day sightseeing options. Explore the dramatic coastline and its lighthouses on a Lighthouse Tour. Cruise to Roman Rock lighthouse, meet the local lighthouse keeper at the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and walk along the sea cliffs to the restricted access lower Cape Point lighthouse and end your wonderful day with sundowners at the Green Point lighthouse. For the gastronomic, A&K recommends you spend the day in the picture postcard Winelands. Tantalise your palate with award winning wines at Vergelegen and Waterford Wine Estates, olives and olive oil and sample hand-made chocolates and local cheese. Or for those more active, bike ride through the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, learning of the unique fynbos of the area and take in the wonderfully dramatic ocean views. Visit the sleepy fishing town of Kalk Bay, famous for its antique and art shops and finish with a wander through Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, recently voted among the Top Ten Gardens in the World by the curators of Kew Gardens, London (B).
Cape Town (Choice of category)

Day 04 Cape Town

Today is at leisure to do as you please - perhaps explore the city and stroll along the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with its shops, restaurants and bars. Optional: choose from one of the many excursions available. A half day visit to Robben Island, where South Africa’s former president, Nelson Mandela, was incarcerated for almost 20 years of his life. For those who enjoy the outdoors, a half day of sailing in your own private yacht is a must. Or explore the city with a tour of the townships, a memorable experience meeting locals and learning about life in the Cape Flats (B).
Cape Town (Choice of category)

Day 05 Cape Town - Johannesburg - Kruger National Park

Fly to the private reserves of Kruger National Park where your ‘Big Five’ safari adventure begins with an afternoon game drive (B,D).
Kruger Private Game Reserve (Choice of category)

Days 06-07 Kruger National Park

Two full days on safari. Let an early morning game drive or late afternoon drive take you up close to elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo and possibly the elusive leopard (a special sighting and one to be remembered). Guided walks are also on offer with your safari guide highlighting details that would go unoticed from a vehicle. A night safari showcases the nocturnal species such as the bushbaby and the carnivores on their evening prowl (B,L,D).
Kruger Private Game Reserve (Choice of category)

Day 08 Kruger National Park - Johannesburg

A final safari to finish your South African experience, before a flight returns you to Johannesburg (B).

Note: Minimum stay of 5 night applies at the Cape Grace (Platinum) 01 December 07 - 05 January 08 inclusive.

Optional Extensions

Explore the accommodation options outlined in this itinerary or combine your journey with A&K’s fantastic Africa extensions below.

African Extensions
Sanctuary Lodges & Camps

Rovos Rail & Victoria Falls Extension Day 01 Arrive Johannesburg

An A&K welcome and private transfer to your hotel in Rosebank.
The Grace

Day 02 Johannesburg - Rovos Rail

Transfer to Capital Park Station, Pretoria where your old world train experience begins. With champagne flowing, the string quartet playing and the steam engine whistling, board Rovos Rail where your personal butler will introduce you to your suite. Leave Pretoria crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, passing through Warmbaths and traversing the Soutpansberg Mountains. Cross the border into Zimbabwe this evening (B,L,D).
Rovos Rail (Deluxe Suite)

Day 03 Rovos Rail

Your day is spent relaxing and enjoying the comforts of this luxurious train (B,L,D).
Rovos Rail (Deluxe Suite)

Day 04 Rovos Rail - Victoria Falls

This morning rise early for a game drive in Hwange National Park. Reboard the train and finish the final leg of your rail journey as it pulls into Victoria Falls station late afternoon. An A&K meet & greet and private transfer to your historical hotel, overlooking the spectacular gorge of the Zambezi River (B,L).
The Victoria Falls Hotel (Deluxe Room)

Day 05 Design your day Victoria Falls

A choice of activities today, choose one of the following.
View the spectacular Victoria Falls on a private walking tour of the Zimbabwean side of the Falls, pack an umbrella and raincoat and be prepared to get wet! For an appreciation of the enormity of the Falls, then viewing it from the air is a must on a 13 minute helicopter ‘Flight of Angels’. Or learn everything about lions, through the African Encounter Lion Rehabilitation Programme. Lead by your safari guide, you may encounter the hand-reared lions on a 1.5 hour bush walk (B)
The Victoria Falls Hotel (Deluxe Room)

Day 06 Depart Victoria Falls

Transfer to the airport in time for your onward flight (B).

Insider Pass

Art Tour with Rose Korber

Visit the private home gallery of a Capetonian, Rose Korber viewing a selection of works by leading and emerging South African artists including paintings, ceramics and beadworks. Let ‘local in the know’ Sandra Fairfax, take you on a private shopping tour. Centuries of trade have made Cape Town a treasure trove for shoppers. Or visit the Cape Malay Quarter of Bo Kaap and the home of a local resident for a traditional cup of Malay tea and home-baked samosas and pastries.

Departure Dates & Prices

Tour Departs: Daily

Tour Departs: On the following dates