Day 1 22 December Johannesburg D
Welcome to Africa! On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel, The Grace, located in the upmarket suburb of Rosebank, with the vibrant Pan African market on your doorstep for some excellent African shopping. This evening, we transfer to the renowned Moyo Restaurant, which offers the best culinary delights from all over Africa in an eclectic atmosphere, spilling out onto the sidewalk and spilling over three levels inside – a memorable welcome to South Africa!
Overnight at The Grace

Day 2 23 December Livingstone BD
This morning you will transfer from the Grace to Johannesburg Airport for your onward flight to Livingstone (not included in land cost), on the Victoria Falls. On arrival, transfer to the Royal Livingstone for check in – located directly on the banks of the mighty Zambezi and within view of the spray from the Victoria Falls. We join our local guide for a tour of the Falls from the Zambian side, before setting off on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi. You will be taken in specially designed propeller-free water turbine safari boats, ideal for negotiating both the gentler rapids on the river and also for approaching the smaller inlets, where you will have a good chance of seeing hippos, crocodiles and elephant in the shallows of the river.

We return to the Royal Livingstone for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 24 December Botswana BLD   
This morning we transfer to Livingstone airport for our light aircraft flight into Botswana’s Okavango Delta (stop made in Kasane to clear customs), where we land at Chief’s Camp, a luxury bush camp situated on Chief's Island in the exclusive Mombo Concession of the Moremi Game Reserve. In this "predator capital of Africa", wild dog, lion, cheetah and leopard abound, and guests enjoy exceptional opportunities to interact with this amazing environment. Since the introduction of white rhino into the area, this is the only place in Botswana where these magnificent animals can be seen in their natural environment. Apart from the predators, the area is also known for its large concentrations of plains-game, elephant and buffalo.



For the next three days, you will have the opportunity of joining some of the best guides in Africa in custom built, open 4x4 vehicles, for early morning and late afternoon game drives, seeking out the best game this region has to offer. Chief's Camp has been so skillfully integrated into the landscape that guests can often view game without even leaving camp, as animals pass on their traditional hunting routes past the camp, Overnight at Chief’s Camp

Day 4 & 5 25 And 26 December Botswana BLD
These two days are spent in the Moremi Wilderness with its prime game viewing opportunities.
Overnight at Chief’s Camp

Day 6 27 December Cape Town BD
Transfer by light aircraft this morning to Maun (not included in land cost), where you board your flight to Johannesburg and onward connection to Cape Town. On arrival late this afternoon, transfer to the Cape Grace, located in the heart of the Cape Town Waterfront, a vibrant working harbour full of restaurants, bars and boutique shops, with Table Mountain as a spectacular backdrop.

This evening dinner has been reserved at the Savoy Cabbage, in one of South Africa’s oldest heritage buildings, and renowned for its fine cuisine with a South African twist. Overnight at the Cape Grace

Day 7 28 December Cape Town BD
You will be collected from your hotel for a discovery of Cape Town. Your expert guide will bring to life this beautiful city and also share with you all aspects of it, including the historic city centre and urban rejuvenation taking place here, the Company Gardens and Houses of Parliament and the Castle, South Africa’s oldest building. We stop at the District Six Museum which relates the story of removed evictions under Apartheid in what was once a vibrant community - we also visit the Malay Quarter with its brightly coloured houses and cobbled streets, before stopping off at an innovative city project called Streetwires www.streetwires.co.za which involves formerly unemployed people and street children in creating fascinating wire art forms for sale. We continue to Table Mountain, where we ascend the cableway and admire incredible views over the city and Table Bay. Our route back from the mountain takes us along Camp’s Bay drive, following the Atlantic Ocean and palm fringed beaches, to the Twelve Apostles Hotel, where lunch is served overlooking the sea at Azure restaurant (own account)

You will be collected from the hotel by helicopter for a 20 minute city tour of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Your route follows the magnificent beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton as well the small fishing of Hout Bay before returning back over the city, where you land at the helipad at the Cape Grace. This afternoon is at leisure, with dinner this evening in the oldest vineyards in South Africa, at Buitenverwachting, where dinner is accompanies by their award winning wines.
Overnight at the Cape Grace

Day 8 29 December Cape Town BL
Today an exploration of the Cape Peninsula and the Cape of Good Hope awaits us. We set off along the Platinum Mile, following the Atlantic Ocean and passing the beach suburbs of Bantry Bay, Camp’s Bay and Llandudno, before reaching the small fishing harbour of Hout Bay. Here we join a short cruise out to Seal Island where the Cape Fur Seal is found – it also offers excellent views of the rugged coastline which characterizes the Cape. Our journey continues along Chapman’s Peak, rated one of the top scenic drives in the world and on to the Cape Peninsula. We make a stop overlooking False Bay where champagne and oysters are waiting for us to make the view even more enjoyable, before ascending the Peninsula via funicular. It is here at the Cape of Good Hope that the Indian and Atlantic Oceans symbolically meet and the view from the top of the Peninsula is awe inspiring.

Lunch is served at the Black Marlin before we return to Cape Town via the African Penguin breeding colony at Boulders Beach and the renowned Kirstenbosch Gardens.

This evening, you are free to explore the Waterfront at your own pace with dinner at leisure at one of the many excellent restaurants there (your guide will assist with dinner reservations as it is a very busy time of year. These may also be booked prior to arrival). Overnight at the Cape Grace

Day 9 30 December Cape Town BLD
We head out of the city this morning towards Stellenbosch, the heartbeat of the South African Winelands. The second oldest settlement in South Africa after Cape Town, it houses prime examples of unique Cape Dutch architecture. A short walking tour of the historic town centre will bring it to life for us. We cross over the dramatic Helshoogte Pass before reaching the charming town of Franschhoek, founded by the French Huguenots over 300 years ago. Their culture is still reflected in the many pavement cafes which line the streets here and in the excellent wine farms that surround the town. We have time to explore the little boutique shops of the town before we stop at Moreson wine estate, owned by the Friedman family and with a wonderful location in the Franschhoek Valley. Wine is served together with lunch amongst the lemon trees and vineyards.

We continue after lunch to the town of Paarl and the imposing Afrikaans Language Monument which offers spectacular views over the Winelands, before a stop at one of the estates producing the best examples of Pinotage, a uniquely South African grape, which crosses the Pinot Noir and Cinsault varieties.

We return to Cape Town, where dinner this evening is a home dinner at one of the local Capetonians houses, allowing you to meet and interact with a typical South African family in a relaxed environment.
Overnight at the Cape Grace

Day 10 31 December Cape Town/Sabi Sands BLD
This morning you will transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight from Cape Town to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (not included in land cost), the gateway to the world famous Kruger National Park. On arrival, you will take a short light aircraft flight (20 minutes) to the Sabi Sands, adjacent to the Kruger National Park and acknowledged as the densest game viewing area in South Africa. Home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo) in great numbers, as well as a host of other mammal species, it is especially well known for its leopard population and this will give you an excellent opportunity to get intimately acquainted with these reclusive cats. Check into Singita Boulders, widely regarded as the world’s best safari lodge.


This afternoon join your ranger on your first open vehicle game – he and his tracker will help you seek out the best game that this region has to offer as well as share with you fascinating facts about the African bush and its trees, animals and birds. Return to camp this evening for dinner and overnight at Singita Boulders.

Day 11 & 12 01 And 02 January  Sabi Sands BLD
Your next three days are at leisure in the private game reserve. Located in the exclusive Sabi Sands area adjoining the world famous Kruger National Park, this is the prime game viewing site in South Africa and sightings of lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo are common. Your days at the lodge follow the normal safari routing of an early morning game drive (sunrise is the best time to spot game) with coffee served en route, a return to camp for breakfast, time to relax and enjoy your private plunge pool at your suite, before joining your afternoon game drive. These often continue into the night, were game sightings by powerful spotlight add an exciting dimension. Breakfast, lunch and dinner a well as local drinks are all included and served at the lodge. You may also choose to join a bush walk with your ranger as an alternative to game drives.

Day 13 03 January Sabi Sands BL
Time for a final game drive this morning before you transfer after lunch by scheduled charter direct to Johannesburg International airport in time for your onward flight home with many fond memories of Africa.

Hambe Kahle as we say in Africa – farewell and travel safe!

Land cost per person sharing $13,964.00
Single supplement $4,170.00
Domestic flights from $939.00*
Johannesburg – Livingstone/Maun – Johannesburg – Cape Town – Kruger Mpumalanga

*airfare subject to change – price can only be guaranteed at time of booking and ticketing

Includes:

• VIP Services throughout
• Meals and Excursions as specified
• 1 night at the Grace Hotel on a B&B basis
• Private transfers in Livingstone
• Private excursions in Livingstone
• Private charter Livingstone airport to Chiefs
• Airport taxes
• 1 night at the Royal Livingstone on a B&B basis
• 3 nights at Chiefs Camp on a fully inclusive basis
• Private charter Chief’s – Maun
• 20 minute helicopter flight over Cape Town
• Transfers and tours in luxury vehicles with driver/guide
• Sparkling Wine and Oysters at the Cape of Good Hope
• 4 nights at the Cape Grace in a luxury room on a B&B basis
• Service charge at dinners
• Mineral water on tables at dinner
• Charter flight from MQP Airport to Singita
• 3 nights at Singita Boulders on a fully inclusive basis
• Scheduled charter  flight from Singita to Johannesburg
• Porterage, Tourist taxes and VAT
• Full time English speaking tour escort to accompany the group throughout*
• Maximum of 12 people

* Minimum of 10 people required for the tour escort. If the numbers should fall below 10 people the safari will still operate but without a fulltime travelling escort. Instead, guides will be locally based but will provide a similar service.

Excludes:

• Flights Johannesburg – Livingstone, Maun – Johannesburg, Johannesburg – Cape Town, Cape Town - Nelspruit
• Drinks at meals (except for mineral water)
• Visas & Passports
• Tips and Gratuities
• Items of a personal nature
• Tours and activities not specified on the itinerary
• International Flights