Vacation of a Lifetime: South Africa

 

Enjoy a South African safari offering exciting game drives at Kapama Private Game Reserve and sightseeing in Cape Town.

 

Vacation Package Details

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  • Vacation Includes

    • 11 Nights with 5-star luxury accommodation throughout

    • Full day Cape Peninsula tour including a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain

    • Robben Island tour escorted by Christo Brand (Nelson Mandela's prison warden on Robben Island for many years), including a copy of his book

    • Multi-course dinner and interactive drumming at Gold Restaurant

    • Scenic lunch at Grootbos Nature Reserve and land-based whale watching (seasonal)

    • Vintage Car drive with a driver-guide for a full day Wine Experience Tour

    • Lion's Den Romantic Sleep Out Experience for one night while on safari

    • Morning and afternoon game drives

    • Specially curated private bush lunch experience

    • Guided walking tour of Victoria Falls

    • River cruise or nature drive

  • Itinerary

    Day 1

    Arrive in the vibrant city of Cape Town to enjoy all the best that South Africa has to offer. You will be met by a Lion World Travel representative at Cape Town Airport and transferred to the luxurious One&Only.

    Situated in the heart of Cape Town, at the fashionable V&A Waterfront overlooking the marina and with panoramic views across to Table Mountain, One&Only Cape Town is a tranquil area on the doorstep of the vibrant city. Relax in private accommodations where signature touches provide an elevated experience. Inspiring interiors artfully display both contemporary and traditional African aesthetics for a distinctive sense of place.
    • Accommodation: One&Only Cape Town - Marina Mountain Suite

    Day 2

    After breakfast, depart on a private full day Cape Peninsula tour. Visit the historic naval port of Simon's Town and the endearing African penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Stop for lunch at Cape Point Vineyards - a rustic mountainside restaurant with international menu, modern interior and terrace with spectacular views. Drive back along the exquisite stretch of coastline towards the charming working harbor of Hout Bay to Camps Bay and onto Table Mountain to enjoy the sunset view of Cape Town. Later you will transfer to your hotel.

    Optional: BOULDERS BEACH KAYAK TOUR: An exhilarating one-of-a-kind opportunity to paddle with the penguins. This kayak tour will take you through a maze of granite boulders before emerging at Boulders Beach.
    • Meals included: breakfast and lunch
    • Accommodation: One&Only Cape Town – Marina Mountain Suite

    Day 3

    After breakfast, begin your half day Robben Island tour as you are escorted by Christo Brand, to the jetty at the Clock Tower in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront where you will board the ferry for the boat ride to Robben Island. You will be transferred back to your hotel after dinner.

    In the late afternoon, you will be driven back to your hotel in Cape Town.
    • Meals Included: breakfast and dinner
    • Accommodation: One&Only Cape Town – Marina Mountain Suite

    Day 4

    After breakfast, depart with a guide and private vehicle. Stop at the widely acclaimed boutique Bouchard Finlayson winery in the hills of the Hemel-en-Aarde wine region for a wine tasting. They are well known for their world-class Pinot Noir wine.

    Continue to Grootbos Private Nature Reserve in Gansbaai. This sustainable eco-reserve is close to the southern tip of Africa, tucked between mountains, forest, and sea. Arrive in time to enjoy lunch at Grootbos, where dining is elevated to an unforgettable experience. Enjoy fresh, organic ingredients crafted by an expert culinary team, all set against the backdrop of a world-class natural setting with breathtaking views.

    This is also the place to enjoy land-based whale watching. Take a walk on the De Kelders cliffs with its pristine natural environment, where there are the best viewing spots to see Southern Right Whales as they come within feet of the shoreline.

    In the late afternoon, you will be driven back to your hotel in Cape Town.
    • Meals included: breakfast and lunch
    • Accommodation: One&Only Cape Town – Marina Mountain Suite

    Day 5

    After breakfast, depart with your driver-guide in a vintage car for a full day exclusive Wine Experience Tour. First stop is at Morgenster for an olive oil and ice cream tasting. This will be followed by a Wine Safari at Vergelegen, including a game drive, private cellar tour, Flagship Wine tasting and a relaxed lunch at the Stables at Vergelegen.
    • Meals Included: breakfast, lunch
    • Accommodation: Vergelegen Homestead – Guest Room

    Day 6

    After breakfast, transfer by private vehicle to Cape Town Airport for your flight to Hoedspruit. On arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, you will be met and transferred to the 5-star Kapama Karula Lodge where you will spend 3-nights in a Villa including all meals and twice-daily game viewing activities. This afternoon enjoy an open vehicle game drive in Kapama Private Game Reserve – sure to be a thrilling experience!
    • Meals Included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
    • Accommodation: Kapama Karula Lodge – Villa

    Day 7

    Your day begins early, with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Outside, the sun is just beginning to peek over the horizon, showing off a spectacular landscape. Your experienced ranger and tracker team ensure that you have a ringside seat for any wildlife encounters in this big game reserve in the Greater Kruger Park. There is no way to know exactly what the safari experience will bring from day to day, but it will be memorable!
    • Meals Included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
    • Accommodation: Kapama Karula Lodge – Villa

    Day 8

    An early start this morning as another day of wilderness experience begins. You are accompanied by highly skilled game rangers, who provide interesting information. During your stay at Kapama, enjoy a private picnic lunch at the bird-hide. In the late afternoon after a decadent high tea, head out for the afternoon game drive through the reserve. En route you will stop for a drink as the sun sets over the distant peaks of the Drakensberg mountains. Arrive back at the lodge with time to freshen up before enjoying a fabulous dinner.
    • Meals Included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
    • Accommodation: Kapama Karula Lodge – Villa

    Day 9

    After an early morning game drive to track the animals that may have eluded you so far, followed by breakfast, you will be transferred to Hoedspruit Airport. Bid farewell to the place that has given you unforgettable wildlife encounters in the African bush. On arrival at Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo Airport, you will be met by a Lion World Travel representative, who will assist you in checking in at your hotel.
    • Meals Included: breakfast
    • Accommodation: Intercontinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport – Classic Room

    Day 10

    After breakfast, make your way to OR Tambo International Airport (within walking distance) to connect with your regional flight to Victoria Falls. On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport, you will be met by a Lion World Travel representative and transferred to Victoria Falls River Lodge – Island Treehouse Suite where you will spend 2-nights including all meals and daily lodge activities. Each day you will enjoy either a sunrise or a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
    • Meals Included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
    • Accommodation: Victoria Falls River Lodge – Island Treehouse Suite

    Day 11

    After breakfast enjoy a guided walking tour of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This walking safari takes you through the magnificent rain forest where you can view the Cataracts, Livingstone's statue and a wide variety of birds and plants. Take a sunset cruse in the evening. Sit back and let the gentle ebb and flow of the Zambezi lull and relax you.
    • Meals Included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
    • Accommodation: Victoria Falls River Lodge – Island Treehouse Suite

    Day 12

    This morning enjoy your last activity at the lodge, either a river cruise or a nature drive. After breakfast you will be transferred by road to Victoria Falls Airport for your regional flight to Johannesburg. On arrival at Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International Airport, connect with your departure flight. Return home with a lifetime of memories!
    • Meals Included: breakfast
 

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Terms & Conditions

Prices are per person based on double occupancy including inter-African airfares, fuel surcharges, government taxes, and departure fees. Prices are true and accurate at the time of printing, are valid for travel as specified, are valid for new bookings only, and include hotel taxes. All offers and inclusions are subject to availability and may change or be terminated without notice. Seasonal surcharges, availability, blackout dates and restrictions may apply. Due to airfare and/or currency fluctuation, as well as government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases beyond the control of Lion World Travel or Costco Travel, the price is subject to change. Fees for checked baggage may apply and vary by airline. Please also note that some transatlantic flights may be overnight, and this should be taken into consideration when planning. For complete information, please visit the airline's website. Any unused portion(s) of inclusions are nontransferable, nonrefundable and not redeemable for cash. Cancellation and change fees may apply. Costco Travel disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or typographical errors.

All non-South African passport holders are required to have at least two, entirely blank (unstamped) visa pages (i.e. one side of such a page not front and back thereof) in their passport, each time entry is sought into South Africa and Botswana. These pages are in addition to the endorsement/amendment pages at the back of the passport. South Africa and Botswana government regulations prohibit airlines from boarding passengers without the required blank visa pages. Passports must be valid for a minimum of six months after the intended date of departure.

It is recommended that visitors take anti-malaria medication prior to arrival in South Africa. For the most current worldwide health information, consult your family physician or visit the Travel Health & Safety division of the Government of Canada official website at http://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety. You'll find information on recent outbreaks, required vaccinations, safe food and water tips, insect protection, illness and injury abroad, and more.

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