Overview
This air-inclusive packages offers spectacular savings to Cape Town and safari. Spend four nights in Cape Town exploring this vibrant cosmopolitan city. Safari in the world famous greater Kruger National Park area, where you will be sure to see the "Big 5"!
Itinerary
Day 1
OVERNIGHT TRAVEL
Depart from New York JFK or Washington Dulles on your South African Airways flight.
Day 2
CAPE TOWN
On arrival in Johannesburg, you will connect to your two-hour flight to Cape Town. On arrival, you will be met for your transfer to your hotel.
Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at SunSquare City Bowl.
Day 3
CAPE TOWN
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Today explore the metropolitan city of Cape Town. Maybe explore the city via the Hop-On Hop-Off bus which will take you to most of the city's highlights.
Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at SunSquare City Bowl.
Day 4
CAPE TOWN
You have a full day at leisure to explore the beautiful city of Cape Town. Possibly add a tour of the Winelands or, for the more adventure-seeking individuals, a shark cage diving tour.
Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at SunSquare City Bowl.
Day 5
CAPE TOWN
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a full day at leisure to explore the beautiful city of Cape Town. Maybe take a trip in the cable car up Table Mountain or a boat ride for a poignant visit to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for many years. Perhaps take time to explore the vibrant V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and activities as well as the fascinating Two Oceans Aquarium. In the summer months, maybe head for the white sand beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay for people watching and soaking up the African sun. Whatever you decide, you will not be at a loss for things to do!
Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at SunSquare City Bowl.
Day 6
THORNYBUSH GAME RESERVE View Accommodation
After breakfast you will be transferred to the Cape Town airport for your flight to Hoedspruit.
On arrival, you will be transferred to your lodge in the Thornybush Game Reserve, which lies adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park. Here you will enjoy the next few days experiencing exclusive safari adventures in both open Land Rovers and on foot.
The private reserve is home to an abundance of species including the "Big Five." Being predominantly open savannah and with a near perfect year-round climate, it is the ideal African safari destination.
Overnight on a full board basis at Chapungu Tented Bush Camp.
Day 7
THORNYBUSH GAME RESERVE
Enjoy morning and late afternoon game safaris in the African bush with experienced game rangers and Shangaan trackers. Safari game drives are undertaken at the best times of the day to avoid the harsh African sun while the rest of your day may be enjoyed at leisure at the lodge. From hearty breakfasts to gourmet dinners and enthralling game safaris, you are sure to be tantalized during your stay.
Overnight on a full board basis at Chapungu Tented Bush Camp.
Day 8
THORNYBUSH GAME RESERVE
Participate in the game viewing activities at the lodge or simply relax in the peaceful surrounds of the African bush.
Overnight on a full board basis at Chapungu Tented Bush Camp.
Day 9
THORNYBUSH GAME RESERVE
Enjoy your last day on safari with your twice daily game drives. Today maybe take the opportunity to participate in a walking safari or simply relax by the pool.
Overnight on a full board basis at Chapungu Tented Bush Camp.
Day 10
OVERNIGHT TRAVEL
After an early morning safari game drive and breakfast, transfer to the Hoedspruit airport for your flight to Johannesburg and connecting flight to the United States.
Day 11
END OF ITINERARY
Arrival at New York JFK or Washington Dulles airport.
Includes
Round trip coach air on South African Airways from New York JFK or Washington Dulles to Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport; Domestic coach air in South Africa as per the itinerary (Johannesburg - Cape Town - Hoedspruit - Johannesburg); Accommodation as per the itinerary; Most meals as per the itinerary ; Ground transfers as per the itinerary; All park fees and safari activities
Excludes
Add-on air from other U.S. cities; Any meals or services not mentioned above; Any items of personal expense, i.e. drinks, telephone calls, laundry etc.; Gratuities for rangers/guides/drivers
