Travel with your private party on this Luxury Tailor Made Journey, departing when you choose and with expert local guides leading the way; you can even customize the itinerary to your interests.
Experience the best of Southern Africa’s wilderness and culture on an independent adventure that finds you exploring marvelous Cape Town, mighty Victoria Falls and a wildlife-filled private reserve bordering Kruger National Park.
DAY 1
DAY 2
DAY 3
DAY 4
DAYS 5–6
DAY 7
DAY 8
DAY 9
DAY 1
Arrive in Cape Town, a breathtaking harbor city where old and new converge in history, architecture, cultural pursuits and the essence of its people. Warmed by the African sun, the city is dominated by the towering, flat-topped Table Mountain, set on a peninsula of rocky heights and lush valleys. An A&K representative transfers you to your luxurious hotel.
One&Only Cape Town
DAY 2
Wind your way through the scenic, shrub-dotted landscape to Table Mountain; ascend to its sky-high plateau by cable car (weather permitting) for dazzling views of city and sea. Next, venture to old Cape Town, with views of notable buildings, including Groote Kerk (South Africa’s oldest church) and City Hall on the Grand Parade, Cape Town’s largest square. Continue past the pentagonal Castle of Good Hope. Built by the Dutch East India Company as a maritime refreshment station, it later became the center of military life in the cape.
One&Only Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3
Discover Cape Point, the mountainous and scenic promontory at the southwestern tip of the continent. Journey past the “bikini beaches” at the base of the towering Twelve Apostles Mountains, along bucolic Hout Bay with its bustling fishing harbor, and over the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive. Explore the stunning Cape Peninsula and Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to rare bonteboks, chacma baboons and several endemic plant species not found elsewhere. Ride the “Flying Dutchman” funicular to the great pinnacle at blustery Cape Point, which presides over treacherous reefs; sandy beaches; and, from July to November, breathtaking views of southern right whales. At Boulders Beach, visit its colony of endangered African penguins; accustomed to humans, they provide endless photo opportunities. Enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure, enjoying your hotel, exploring the city’s harbor front and boutique shops, or dining in one of Cape Town’s world-class restaurants.
One&Only Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4
Fly to your privately owned, wildlife-rich game reserve in the Kruger National Park and bordering the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, offering the very finest game-viewing safari experience. This afternoon, once you are settled into your elegant accommodations, set off in search of the Big Five — elephants, lions, rhinos, Cape buffalo and leopards — and other wildlife. To enhance your game-viewing experience, each game drive is led by two safari professionals: a driver-guide, trained to safely maneuver you up close to South Africa’s iconic wild residents as well as brief you on any given species’ characteristics, and a tracker, an expert at identifying animals, following their signs and predicting where they are likely to be found.
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAYS 5–6
Begin two days of immersion in your private game reserve, embarking on game drives in open safari vehicles for optimum viewing and exploring on early morning game walks with your ranger. This region of Africa is noted for its high density of wildlife, which often appear just steps in front of you. As you explore, learn about the flora and fauna as well as basic tracking skills. At dusk, stop for a sundowner, and then search for nocturnal animals. Return to your lodge for dinner.
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
Today, fly to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and then transfer to your lodge. The luxurious Victoria Falls River Lodge, set on the mighty Zambezi River, is so near the falls that you can see their rising mist. This afternoon, take high tea and enjoy a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River before returning to your lodge for dinner.
Victoria Falls River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8
This morning, set out on a privately guided walking tour of breathtaking Victoria Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world. Take in magnificent rainbows and towering clouds of mist as the mile-wide span of the Zambezi tumbles 300 feet down to the frothing chasm below. This afternoon, enjoy a shared game drive into Zambezi National Park, keeping a lookout for the rainforest’s abundant wildlife.
Victoria Falls River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
Fly to Johannesburg, where you enjoy access to the Premier Lounge before boarding your international flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
One&Only Cape Town
Lion Sands Narina Lodge
Victoria Falls River Lodge
