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2022 South Africa Vic Falls Botswana Revised Dates

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2022 South Africa Vic Falls Botswana Revised Dates

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SOUTH AFRICA
Revised Dates
SAVANNAH GAME LODGE AND CAPE TOWN
SEPT 3-11 2022 OR

SOUTH AFRICA, ZIMBABWE, BOTSWANA 3 COUNTRY TOUR
Revised Dates
SAVANNAH GAME LODGE, CAPE TOWN, VICTORIA FALLS, CHOBE NATL PARK
SEPT 3-15 2022

South Africa - $1599 pp, based on double occupancy; single supplement $295 pp

South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana - $2899 pp, based on double occupancy; single supplement $550 pP

Cape Town Hyde Hotel near beaches and the
V & A Waterfront…...rafting on the Vaal River…..exploring the Cape Winelands at Stellenbosch and Franschhoek…...game drives and Cape Point National Park and The Apartheid Museum and the Mother City……..and that’s just South Africa!

Continue with us to Zimbabwe to visit Victoria Falls, one of the world’s most spectacular wonders, to Botswana for Chobe National Park, a Big 5 Game Park and one of the stars of African wildlife venues…….

This promises to be a memorable journey into some of the most beautiful locations in Southern Africa, and we can’t wait for you to join us!

Tentative itinerary : South Africa

Saturday Sept 3/Day 1

Arrive Cape Town and bus/ taxi to our hotel, The Hyde Hotel downtown near beaches and the V & A Waterfront

Overnight The Hyde Hotel
https://www.thehydehotel.com/

Meals: D

Sunday, Sept 4 2021/Day 2-5 Wednesday Sept 7 2022

Breakfast

We’ll have time every day for a walk on the beach or around Sea Point and Green Point
Ocean-facing Sea Point is a lively, affluent suburb where sandy beaches like Milton and Saunder’s Rock feature tidal pools, kids’ playgrounds and sunset views. Tracing the coastline, Sea Point Promenade is a popular walking route. Heading inland, there are abundant sushi bars, fast-food eateries and pizzerias. African handicrafts, craft coffee and live music are among the draws at the colorful Mojo Market.

Each of these days we’ll have a choice of one of the following 4 tours INCLUDED and spread over the 4 days, with one day left open to do whatever your heart desires:

Cape Town City tour hop on, hop off

Cape Winelands Tour to the vineyards Stellenbosch and Franschhoek

Cape Point National Park to see the baboons and other wildlife and the junction point of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans

Big 5 Safari to Inverdoorn

On your open day, we’d recommend ….

Boat trip to Robben Island, prison compound where Nelson Mandela was held for 27 years

Shark Cage Diving on the Indian Ocean at Gansbaai

Thursday, Sept 8, 2021/Day 6

Breakfast

Day at leisure in Cape Town until flight to Johannesburg

Arrive Johannesburg Intl Airport.

Transfer to Savannah Game Lodge and check into rooms

Orientation and dinner

Overnight Savannah Game and River Resort

Meals D

http://parysgamelodge.co.za/

Friday, Sept 9, Day 7

Breakfast

Afterwards, game drive to see more than 27 mammal species and 350 avian species on the game preserve

Lunch

We’ll head to a local Microbrewery in the white township of Parys for a festive lunch by the Vaal River

Afterwards, time to relax before dinner.

Dinner

Overnight at Savannah Game and River Resort

Meals: B, L, D

Saturday, Sept 10/Day 8

Breakfast

Morning rafting on the Vaal River on property

Lunch

Afterwards, visit the black township of Tumahole and listen to spiritual music of the local tribal population at a church service

Dinner

Farewell Bush Braai Dinner at Savannah Game Resort with local barbecue specialties and local African dancers

Meals: B LD

Sunday, Sept 11/Day 9

Breakfast

After breakfast and checkout, we’ll pack up for Johannesburg, and a visit to the Apartheid Museum

Return to Johannesburg Airport for flight to USA, or flight to Victoria Falls and Botswana

Tentative itinerary : South Africa, Zimbabwe/Victoria Falls and Botswana/Chobe National Park

Sunday Sept 11 Day 9

Fly Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

Bus/taxi transfer to Ilala Lodge/Victoria Falls and check in deluxe rooms.

Three-course dinner (excluding drinks) at Palm Restaurant, which rates as one of the top restaurants in Victoria
Falls. Enjoy a three course a la carte meal dining on a lovely patio,
whilst the resident pianist plays alongside the roar of the mighty Victoria
Falls!

Overnight Ilala Lodge, Victoria Falls

https://www.ilalalodge.com/

Meals: B, D

Monday, Sept 12, Day 10

Breakfast

Afterwards, full day to enjoy optional excursions such as whitewater rafting on the Zambezi River, or wildlife viewing at surrounding game preserves

Late in the afternoon, transfer to your boat on the Zambezi for a
Ra-Ikane sundowner cruise and viewing of the Falls from the river. She is smaller than most boats on the river
and thereby the experience is more personalised. As she elegantly skims the
water following the path of David Livingstone, whilst seated comfortably on
teak and leather furnishings, you will enjoy delicious executive snacks and
premium brand drinks

Return afterwards to Ilala Lodge and overnight

Meals: B, Snacks and cocktails on the river cruise

Tuesday, Sept 13, 2022, Day 11

Breakfast

Transfer by bus from Zimbabwe/Victoria Falls to Botswana/Chobe Safari Lodge

Arrival and then check in

Afternoon wildlife boat cruise

Dinner

Optional evening game drive

Overnight Chobe Safari Lodge

https://www.chobe-safari-lodge.com/

Meals: B, L, D

Wednesday Sept 14, 2022

Morning game drive in Chobe National Park

Breakfast

Afternoon boat ride on the Chobe River

Thursday, Sept 15, 2022

Morning game drive Chobe Natl Park

Breakfast Checkout

Transfer to Kasane Airport for return to USA

Meals. B

South Africa Trip includes:

3 nts lodging, Savannah Game and River Resort, 2 per room
5 nts lodging Cape Town, The Hyde Hotel,2 per room
All meals as noted
All activities as noted
Transfers from Johannesburg Airport to Savannah Game and River Resort roundtrip
Transfers from Cape Town Airport to The Hyde Hotel roundtrip
Lodging taxes

Zimbabwe/Botswana Extension includes:

2 nts lodging, Ilala Lodge, Victoria Falls, 2 per room
2 nts lodging, Chobe Safari Lodging, 2 per room
All meals as noted
All activities as noted(schedule subject to change)
Transfers from Victoria Falls Airport to Ilala Lodge to Chobe Safari Lodge to Kasane Airport

Not Included:

  • Airfare
  • Items not specifically mentioned as incl
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13 London Rd · Cape Town, WC