SMALL GROUP OR PRIVATE TRAVEL
Trip Length: 14 days
11 nights in Luxury hotels/lodges; 26 Meals
Dates: November 7-21, 2012
Rates: NOW REDUCE to:
$8595 double ; $9,790 single
- minimum participation required -
International & Intra-tour airfare additional
| Wed, Nov 7 | Depart the USA | |
| Thu, Nov 8 | Arrive Johannesburg. Overnight. | |
| Fri, Nov 9 | Fly to Botswana and Moremi Game Reserve - Chief' Camp | |
| Sat, Nov 10 | Safari Activities - Chief's Camp | |
| Sun, Nov 11 | Fly to the Okavango Delta. Safari Activites. Baines Camp | |
| Mon, Nov 12 | Fly to Kasane. Drive to Livingstone, Zambia - Royal Livingstone Hotel | |
| Tue, Nov 13 | Tour Victoria Falls | |
| Wed, Nov 14 | Fly to Greater Kruger National Park and drive to Manyaletti Private Reserve | |
| Thu, Nov 15 | Safari Activities - Tintswalo Safari Lodge | |
| Fri, Nov 16 | Safari Activities - Tintswalo Safari Lodge | |
| Sat, Nov 17 | Fly to Cape Town - 15 On Orange | |
| Sun, Nov 18 | Cape Point Tour | |
| Mon, Nov 19 | Winelands Tour | |
| Tue, Nov 20 | Depart Cape Town to USA | |
| Wed, Nov 21 | Day 15 | Arrive USA |
Wed, Nov 7 -- Day 1 – Depart USA
Depart the USA on any regularly scheduled flight to Johannesburg.
Thu, Nov 8 -- Day 2 – Arrival in Johannesburg, South Africa
Upon arrival at Johannesburg Airport you will be met by a Coda Tours guide who will assist with luggage and to the transfer vehicle. Transfer to the lovely DaVinci Hotel.
Check in at the Da Vinci Hotel.
Hotel Da Vinci
Room Standard
Meals None
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel. After checking out, transfer to to the International Airport for an onward flight to Maun. Upon arrival at Maun Airport, connect with a light aircraft to Chief’s Camp. On arrival at the airstrip, transfer a short distance by road to the camp.
Sanctuary Chief's Camp is located on Chief's Island, one of the many islands created by the seasonal floodwaters of the Okavango. The vast numbers of animals that congregate here make it easy to understand why the area was put aside for the chief. The guest pavilions are hidden away in a jackalberry and sausage tree woodland that is characteristic of the area. All have their own private deck and indoor and outdoor showers. Generously draped mosquito nets and traditional ceiling fans are also featured. There is a communal decked living room with stunning views over the floodplains, while the dining area surrounds a fire pit on the very edge of the Piajio plains so that guests can continue their game viewing while enjoying fine cuisine and wines.
Lunch will be enjoyed at the camp. This afternoon you depart on your first game drive. Dinner will be enjoyed at the camp.
Sanctuary Chief’s Camp
Luxury Pavilion
Fully Inclusive + Game Activities
Sat, Nov 10 -- Day 4 – Morem GAME RESERVE
Enjoy meals in and around the camp. Speciality game activities offered at the camp include:
Game Drives -Expert guides are always on hand to share a wealth of wildlife knowledge and to take you deep into the bush in specially modified open 4 x 4 vehicles on morning and afternoon game drives to find the secluded places where elephant families congregate in search of the tastiest fruits and berries. The game viewing opportunities at Sanctuary Chief's Camp are awe-inspiring. On the plains one may find the roaming lions that prey on the thousands of antelope, zebra and buffalo who live here all year round. Sanctuary Chief's is the ideal place to spot the big 5 - perhaps even the rare rhino. There are several local lion prides as well as leopards, genet cats and hyenas are in abundance.
Mokoro Trips - Mokoros, local dugout canoes, are ideal for getting close to the bush in the company of a highly trained local guide. Each June the whole area around the camp floods and turns the Okavango Delta into a labyrinth of lily-filled lagoons and streams where hippos fight for bathing rights and crocodiles wait for unwary antelope to linger too long over a drink. This activity is subject to water levels.
Sanctuary Chief’s Camp
Luxury Pavilion
Fully Inclusive + Game Activities
This morning, enjoy an early game activity followed by breakfast. Breakfast will be enjoyed at the lodge
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to your next camp, Sanctuary Baines Camp, situated in the Okavango Delta. On arrival at Baines Camp, you will be met and transfer by road to the camp, where you will check in.
Sanctuary Baines' Camp is located on a huge private concession bordering the Moremi Game Reserve in the Okavango Delta, home to some of the most spectacular wildlife on earth. Set in a grove of trees, and surrounded by papyrus beds, this low environmental impact camp has been built using commercially grown wood and recycled tin cans. The local community in Maun were invited to collect as many cans as they could, and paid a fee for every can collected. These cans were then incorporated into the camp buildings, forming the backbone of the structures. The five suites at Sanctuary Baines' are opulent and luxurious, with ensuite facilities and four-poster beds swathed in mosquito netting. Traditional safari ceiling fans create a cooling breeze at even the hottest times of the year.
Lunch will be enjoyed at the camp. This afternoon depart on your first game activity. Dinner will be enjoyed at the lodge
Sanctuary Baines Camp
Luxury Suites
Fully Inclusive + Game Activities
This morning, enjoy an early game activity followed by breakfast. Breakfast will be enjoyed at the lodge. After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Kasane Airport.
Upon arrival at Kasane Airport, you will be met by a representative who will transfer by road to the border. Guests will clear customs and immigrations, and continue on a ferry across the border to Zambia. On the other side, a vehicle awaits to continue the journey to the hotel.
The Victoria Falls constitutes one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. The Local people call it "Mosi-oa-Tunya" -- the smoke that thunders and the Falls are remarkable. There is a magic about them manifested in the towering column of spray when the river is high, the thunder of the falling water, the terrifying abyss and tranquil lagoons upstream in which hippo and deadly crocodiles lurk. The Victoria Falls is 5600 feet wide, making it the largest curtain of water in the world. It drops between 295 feet and 351 feet into the Zambezi Gorge and an average of 726,000 cubic yards of water plummet over the edge every minute. Remarkably preserved in its natural state, Victoria Falls inspires visitors as much today as it did David Livingstone in the 1860's. The falls and the surrounding area have been declared a National Park and a World Heritage Site, thus preserving the area from excessive commercialization.
Check in at the hotel upon arrival. Later in the afternoon transfer to the mighty Zambezi River where you will go on a relaxing sunset cruise on the river. The Zambezi River cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the beauty of the River. You may have the opportunity to see a variety of game; including hippo, crocodile, elephant and sometimes even rhino in their home environment, as well as enjoy the many different bird species. The cruise includes finger snacks, beer, wine and soft drinks. There are great photo opportunities against often-spectacular African sunsets
Afterwards return to the hotel and will have the evening at leisure.
Hotel The Royal Livingstone
Room Standard
Meal Breakfast
Breakfast will be enjoyed at the hotel. Depart on a guided tour of Victoria Falls. En route, you may be taken past the ‘Big Tree’ for photos. Accompanied by a qualified guide you will be given a brief history of the Falls themselves as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird & wildlife and other points of interest. Guides are also happy to assist you with photographs whilst visiting this most spectacular of waterfalls. Raincoats are provided when needed. After the tour, return to the hotel to enjoy the afternoon at leisure or take optional tours such as a helicopter flight-seeing tour, a visit to a local village, additional safari outings, white-water rafting (weather dependent) and much more.
Hotel The Royal Livingstone
Rooms Standard
Meals Breakfast
Breakfast will be enjoyed at the hotel. Complete check out formalities and transfer by road to Livingstone Airport for a flight to Nelspruit. Upon arrival at Kruger Mpumalanga airport, you will be met by a representative, who will transfer you the lodge (about 2.5 hours.).
Check in at at Tintswalo Safari Lodge and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner will be enjoyed at the lodge
Tintswalo Safari Lodge is located in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa on the private Manyeleti Reserve concession - a lush, exclusive lodge nestled between the Timbavati Private Reserve to the north, Sabi Sand Reserve to the south, and open to the Greater Kruger National Park on its fenceless eastern boundary. Resting amidst an ancient sycamore tree grove that overlooks a waterhole frequented by large herds of elephant and other big game, Safari Lodge is a pristine wilderness reserve abounding in big game and spectacular bird life.
Tintswalo Safari Lodge
Explorer Suite
Fully Inclusive + Game Activities
The wildlife found within the Manyeleti Game Reserve is plenty and varied. And yes - this is a BIG FIVE reserve. From the more "exciting" predator species, such as the Lion, Cheetah, Hyena, Wild dog, Leopard, Side-striped Jackal and Black backed Jackal, to the graceful antelopes including Kudu, Giraffe, Impala and Duiker, Klipspringer, Steenbok, Bushbuck, and Nyala. Other species include Elephant, Wildebeest, Zebra, Giraffe, White Rhino, Waterbuck, Warthog and large herds of Buffalo. Uncommon sightings include the rare Black Rhino and Sable antelope.
Game viewing at Tintswalo takes place on foot or in individually seated open game vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with spot lights for night viewing. Walks in the reserve are guided through the ever changing environment of the African bush. This experience allows the guest the opportunity to come away with information on wildlife, nature enlightenment and insight into the local Shangaan traditions ~ this is only obtainable with an ‘on the ground’ experience.
The cuisine is about taste and flavor. The style of cuisine at Tintswalo Safari Lodge is contemporary, with only the freshest of ingredients. Guests may enjoy a variety of meals, such as served breakfast; brunch and "spade breakfasts" in the bush; bush picnics; a selection of plated and platter lunches; English high teas; plated dinner in the dining room; boma dinners; private dinners in the guest's suite - as well as bush dinners. Meal times are designed around the guest's needs, to create the ultimate dining experience.
Tintswalo Safari Lodge
Explorer Suite
Fully Inclusive + Game Activities
Sat, Nov 17 -- Day 11 – Greater Kruger National Park to Cape Town
This morning, enjoy an early game activity followed by breakfast. Breakfast will be enjoyed at the lodge. After breakfast, transfer to the airport, for your onward scheduled flight to Cape Town.
One of the world's most picturesque tourist destinations and most beautiful cities in the world. Cape Town is situated amidst majestic mountains and is surrounded by pristine white beaches. Often called the 'cosmopolitan hub of Africa', it is home to a rich cultural and historical heritage, vibrant restaurants and nightlife and a multitude of activities - from extreme sports to leisurely scenic cruises and world-class shopping.
Check in upon arrival at the hotel, with the rest of the day.
Hotel 15 on Orange
Room Deluxe
Meals Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning. You will be met by your guide at the hotel. Travel via the 12 Apostles and Hout Bay as well as Chapmans Peak – one of the region’s most dramatic mountain drives, offering amazing panoramic views over the city and environs.
Chapman’s Peak Drive winds it way between Noordhoek and Hout Bay. Situated on the Atlantic Coast, at the south-western tip of South Africa, it is one of the most spectacular marine drives anywhere in the world. The 5.5 mile route, with its 114 curves, skirts the rocky coastline of Chapman's Peak, the 1945 feet high southerly extension of Constantia Berg. The drive offers stunning 180° views over the ocean and mountains with Hout Bay in the distance.
Continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, established in 1939 to protect 19,000 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. The reserve comes to an end at majestic Cape Point. Situated at the junction of two of earth's most contrasting water masses, the cold Benguela current on the West Coast and the warm Agulhas current on the East Coast, the Cape of Good Hope is popularly perceived as the meeting point of the Atlantic and the Indian Oceans. Take the funicular to the vantage point from where you will be able to witness the “meeting of the two oceans”.
Afterwards travel through the historic naval base of Simon's Town where we visit a colony of African Jackass Penguins in their natural environment at Boulders Beach.
Lunch will be enjoyed at a local seafood restaurant. On arrival back in the city, visit the National Botanical Gardens of Kirstenbosch.
These gardens are world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays and for the magnificence of its setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Kirstenbosch grows only indigenous South African plants. The estate covers 1300 acres and supports a diverse fynbos flora and natural forest. The cultivated garden (89 acres) displays collections of South African plants, particularly those from the winter rainfall region of the country.
Afterwards you will return to the hotel. This evening you may wish to visit the gay nightlife of Cape Town. Overnight at the hotel.
Hotel 15 on Orange
Room Deluxe
Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast served at the hotel. Meet our guide and depart on a scenic and historic drive through the local wine regions in Cape Town: Stellenbosch, Franschoek and Paarl. The day will also include stopping at some of the famous wine estates to sample the local wines produced in South Africa. Stellenbosch has the first winery in South Africa - founded in 1971. During the day we will visit, Franschoek, the Gourmet Capital, surrounded by majestic mountains. Paarl, the "Pearl of the Cape," lies nestled in the Berg River Valley, guarded by the huge granite rocks from which it gets its name. We will also visit the Stellenbosch Museum currently comprised of four houses of historical interest and their gardens. Enjoy lunch at an excellent local restaurant in the area. Afterwards we will return to the hotel with the rest of the evening at leisure
Hotel 15 On Orange
Room Standard room
Meals Breakfast, Lunch
A delicious breakfast will be enjoyed at the hotel. You will have time at leisure until your departure flight today. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA.
If you are flying to Johannesburg to connect to your international flight, note that the flight Cape Town/Johannesburg is not included. We can quote and ticket this flight for you.
Meals Breakfast
WED, Nov 21 -- Day 15 – Arrive USA
Arrive the USA.
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Legacy's latest luxury hotel and all suites development is located adjacent to the prime location of Nelson Mandela Square. This is Legacy's fourth hotel on the cosmopolitan square in the heart of the Sandton business and leisure district. Guests can enjoy the convenience of luxurious shopping at the Legacy Corner Mall and Sandton City just an elevator trip away |
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Tintswalo Safari Lodge Tintswalo Safari Lodge is located in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa on the private Manyeleti Reserve concession - a lush, exclusive lodge nestled between the Timbavati Private Reserve to the north, Sabi Sand Reserve to the south, and open to the Greater Kruger National Park on its fenceless eastern boundary. The very private rooms, named for famous African explorers are complete with four poster beds and private plunge pools. |
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On the forested banks of the great Zambezi River, is The Royal Livingstone, pride of Zambian hospitality. In its cool lounges and shaded verandas, you will encounter the grace and elegance and luxury of an earlier, more courteous age. Rooms are tastefully decorated in earth tones of the bushveld. The Royal Livingstone has 173 rooms and is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. A magnificent sun deck overlooks the Zambezi as it flows relentlessly to the Falls. |
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15 on Orange is set to be amongst the best in the world with top class interiors and exteriors. The hotel combines all the expected services of a 5* hotel, a boutique retail segment for all of your shopping needs. A spa is also located at the hotel to make pampering yourself that much easier. Since the 15 on Orange hotel will be located on Buitensingel, in between South African Museum and Michaelis, it will be in close proximity to many of Cape Town’s great attractions. |
| Per Person | Double | NEW PRICE |
Single | NEW PRICE |
| 2 | $9195 | $11590 | ||
| 4 | $8595 | $10990 | ||
| 6-10 | $8595 | $9790 |
Intra-tour flights:
Johannesburg / Maun; Livingstone/ Mpumalanga...Mpumalanga/ Cape Town approx. $1200.
Subject to change until ticketed.
INCLUSIONS & HIGHLIGHTS
o Meet and greet at all airports & transfers to/from hotels as required.
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1 nights at Da Vinci Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis
o 2 nights at the deluxe Chief’s Camp with all meals & game activities
o 1 night at the deluxe Baine’s Camp with all meals & game activities
o 2 nights at the Royal Livingstone Hotel in Zambia on a bed and breakfast basis
o 3 nights at the deluxe Tintswalo Safari Lodge with all meals & game activities
o 3 nights at 15 On Orange in Cape Town on bed & breakfast basis
o Sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River
o Tour of Victoria Falls
o Full day tour to Cape Winelands with gourmet lunch and wine tastings
o Full day tour to Cape Peninsula with lunch
o Services of an expert South African guide in Cape Town
o Deluxe document pack
o Manager on duty 24/7
EXCLUSIONS
o Items of a personal nature.
o Any gratuities. You can expect to pay gratuities to drivers, tour guides & safari drivers/spotters and lodge staff. Guidelines will be given.
o Any airfare other than mentioned above & quoted separately or airport departure taxes.
o Zambia Single Entry visa of US$ 50.00 per person. Subject to change without notice.
o Airport Departure Tax out of Victoria Falls - currently $30 per person. Subject to change.
o Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance. Highly recommended.
Important Note
- Luggage restriction : in Botswana, luggage limited to 12kg or 26lbs of soft sided bags per person. You are allowed a camera bag/carry-on in addition to the checked bag.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
No visa for South Africa is required for American/Canadian passport holders. Officially at South Africa's airports require that anyone traveling to South Africa must have two consecutive blank pages in his passport which lie side by side when the passport is open (i.e. a left and a right hand page). In reality, having two empty pages anywhere in the passport has proven to be sufficient. U.S. citizens who need to add extra pages to their passport should go to the following website, www.travel.state.gov/extra pages Here you will find instructions on how to add extra pages to your passport. You can also have extra pages added to your passport through a visa service, such as Zierer/CIBT service - www.zvs.com. A visa for Zambia is required and will be obtained upon entry into Zambia (USD 50 currently). .
SHOTS
Travelers from South Africa to Zambia and travelers from Zambia to South Africa will now require proof of yellow fever vaccination. Vaccinations have to be conducted at least 10 days before arrival in Zambia.
Delta, South African Airways, Air France, KLM and British Airways are among airlines that can be used for this trip. We recommend booking at least 7 months in advance if you want to try to use Frequent Flyer Miles for free tickets or upgrades or the American Express Platinum card 2-4-1 program.
All departures are guaranteed on a minimum of 2 participants.
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