South Africa Tours & Trips 2020

• Visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust and learn about the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife, human-wildlife conflict and anti-poaching efforts.
• Pay the elephants and lions of Hwange National Park a visit in an open-air safari vehicle, stopping along the way for the perfect wildlife photographs.
• Track rhinos on foot with an expert local guide in Matobo National Park – an exhilarating way to experience the wildlife of Zimbabwe.
• Immerse yourself in the ancient culture of the Venda people at a two-night village homestay in South Africa's Limpopo province.
• Marvel at the unforgettable views of Blyde River Canyon. This spectacular gorge is up there with the world's largest and is probably the greenest of the lot.

• Support local conservation efforts by visiting the Khama Rhino Sanctuary, the only place left in Botswana where both black and white rhinos reside.
• Go wildlife-spotting with your small group and expert guides along the river at Chobe National Park, home to the world's highest concentration of African elephants.
• Camping on a remote island in the heart of the Okavango wilderness is an experience you’ll never forget. As the sun sets and night falls, the sounds of Africa come alive.
• Explore the magnificent Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, some of the largest salt flats in the world. These mind-bending plains make for some magical photography.
• Your first glimpse of the thundering Victoria Falls is undeniably captivating. With additional time for optional adventures, you’ll get to view the waterfalls from all angles!

Day 1 – Arrive Hazyview
• Mid morning transfer from your game lodge to Hazyview.
Day 2 – Hazyview – Sightseeing
• Spend the day sightseeing in this beautiful region outside the Kruger National Park. Dependent on your travel dates there are a variety of full and half day tour options available (extra cost); Panorama Route, Endangered Wildlife experience, Chimpanzee Eden & Botanical Gardens and game drives into the Kruger National Park are on offer. Adventure options include Quad Bike Trails, White Water Rafting and horseback riding. Please check with your consultant for details. Additional nights available should you wish to linger longer. (B)
Day 3 – Hazyview / Depart Kruger- Mpumalanga
• Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)

• Go in search of Africa’s Big Five on an included 4WD game drive, hunting mostly at night, this is the perfect time to search for cats and carnivores.
• Experience the rumble and roar of Victoria Falls from the Zimbabwe side, which gives you the broadest view of its phenomenal torrent.
• Relax knowing you’re in the safe hands of an expert guide and driver, plus enjoy the luxury of a camp assistant to set up your tents and prepare your meals.
• Fall asleep to the sounds of the African wilderness in comfort as camping beds, sleeping bags, blankets and pillows are provided for those nights under the stars.
• Kick-back with a beer and say cheers to your adventure with an included brewery tour in Vic Falls, on the penultimate day of your trip.

Day 1 – Johannesburg / Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
• Morning departure from Johannesburg. Scheduled Federal Air flight direct from Johannesburg to Sabi Sabi Airstrip. From here it’s a short drive to Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge located on the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve.
Day 1 & 2 – Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve – Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
• Enjoy a 2 night stay at Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge with all meals, select beverages and morning and afternoon/evening game drives and bush walks.
• Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge is a unique luxury game lodge, nestled in the bush and inspired by Earth Shelter Architecture from the Middle-Ages. Its organic architecture literally merges with the environment, creating an earthy vitality that pervades every room. It is, quite simply, a luxurious wilderness retreat, and a one of a kind, breaking from the traditional style of lodges to set a new standard. Earth Lodge comprises a superb wine cellar, the Earth Nature Spa, with a range of treatments, a secluded library, art gallery and meditation garden, as well as a boutique curio shop, and dining area. Each luxurious suite has its own plunge pool, mini bar, air-conditioning, bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower, and an uninterrupted view of the African bush. The lodge offers a butler service, and in-room dining can be arranged as a special request.
Day 3 – Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve / Kapama Private Game Reserve
• Enjoy one last early morning game drive at Sabi Sabi. Transfer to the Sabi Sabi Airstrip. Federal Air flight to Hoedspruit Airport. From here it’s a short drive to Karula Lodge located on the Kapama Private Game Reserve.
Day 3 & 4 – Kapama Private Game Reserve
• Enjoy a 2 night stay at Kapama Karula with all meals, select drinks and morning and afternoon/evening game drives.
• Set on the banks of the perennial Klaserie River is the reserve’s most secluded and prestigious lodge, Kapama Karula. Meaning place of peace, Kapama Karula exudes calmness and depicts the pinnacle of luxury five-star safari accommodation. Each of the ten Superior Suites measure at least 90 square metres each, with an opulent full en-suite bathroom featuring indoor and outdoor showers. Each suite has a fully stocked minibar, Nespresso coffee machine, Wi-Fi and an iPod docking station. For guest comfort, each suite has air conditioning, as well as a gas-heated fireplace. The Superior Suites are wrapped by glass sliding doors, which enable seamless views over the Klaserie River. Each suite also has its own deck area, with a full-size heated swimming pool.
Day 5 – Kapama / Singita
• Early morning game drive. Short transfer to Hoedspruit Airport. Federal Air flight from Hoedspruit to Satara Airstrip. From here it’s a short transfer to Singita Lebombo located on a private concession within the Kruger National Park.
Day 5 & 6 – Singita Kruger Park
• Enjoy a 2 night stay at Singita Kruger Park Lebombo with all meals, select drinks, morning and afternoon/evening game drives, bush walks, mountain biking and archery.
• Situated on an exclusive 58 square-mile private concession east of Satara on the remote eastern boundary of Kruger National Park is Singita Lebombo, designed with the premise of treading the earth lightly and boasting a high concentration of wildlife. Setting new standards in contemporary game lodge luxury with service excellence, luxurious accommodation and fine cuisine, you are sure to have an unrivalled, exclusive wilderness experience. The lodge features access to a world-class wine cellar and a village featuring a gym and state-of-the-art health spa, a gallery and the finest African jewelry and artifacts. The spectacular scenery, varied landscape and large herds of game create an exceptional game viewing for Singita Lebombo guests. Each suite has sweeping views of the Lebombo Mountain ridges and surrounding bush.
Day 7 – Singita Kruger Park / Johannesburg
• Federal Air flight from Satara Airstrip to Johannesburg arriving mid-afternoon.

• Take a cable car ride up Table Mountain and see the Cape in all its glory
• Get a city tour of the beautiful capital of Cape Town
• Visit Cape Towns enchanting waterfront a stones throw from your hotel
• Second chance in the Kruger Park awaits with another morning Game Drive
• Take part in an eye-opening anti-poaching experience with Protrack, Kruger National Park (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
• Morning Game Drive of the Okavango Delta in Game-Viewer Vehicles (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
• Afternoon Game Drive of the Okavango Delta in Game-Viewer Vehicles (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
• Night Drive in the Okavango Delta in Game-Viewer Vehicles (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)

• Devour fresh seafood with great views in Lamberts Bay at an open air restaurant
• Canoe along the picturesque Orange River on a half-day excursion
• Experience an eerie silence at the Sossusvlei sand dunes from atop of dune 45
• Spend 2 nights on a houseboat as your base for exploring the Okavango Delta
• Drive through the Elephant Highway between Nata & Kasane
• Relax on a sunset cruise along the Chobe River spotting bird life and hippos
• The scale of Fish River Canyon is staggering, but stunning African birdlife and a colour-changing sunset makes it so much more than one of the world's largest gorges
• Learn more about the Kalahari from the knowledgeable San people as they sing and dance by the campfire
• Head out on a morning game drive in open 4WDs in the Chobe National Park
• Explore the Makgadikgadi Pans; scenery, sundowners, Baobabs and Meerkats!

• Two nights and four game drives at Amakhala Safari Lodge - each lodge with its own private plunge pool.Walks at Tsitsikamma National Park and the World Heritage Site of De Hoop Nature Reserve.A day of wine tasting with food pairings at two wineries in Stellenbosch.Encounter African penguins amongst the granite rocks of Boulders Beach.Epic views from the summit of Table Mountain.Two nights at the stunning Ocean View House in the upmarket Camps Bay suburb of Cape Town.

• Enjoy game drive in specially outfitted safari vehicle
• Visit Kingdom of Swaziland
• Boat rides at Lake St Lucia and Knysna
• Explore Cape of Good Hope

See the highlights of Cape Town on the half day city. Relax for a few days in this Mother City or choose optional tours to the Cape Peninsula and Cape Winelands. Then an exciting safari awaits you - game viewing in open safari vehicles by day and at night and on guided bush walks. Simply South Africa at it’s finest!

• Listen to the songs and stories of Namibia’s San people, the oldest inhabitants of Southern Africa, and gain an insight into their traditional customs and beliefs.
• Enjoy a full-day game drive in Etosha National Park, home to a wide range of Southern Africa's wildlife, including the endangered black rhino.
• Glide through the lily-pad clad waterways of the Okovango Delta on a mokoro (a small dugout canoe) and escape civilisation at with an overnight stay at your island camp.
• Take an optional cruise down the Chobe River for the opportunity to get up close (but not too personal!) to cheetahs, crocodiles and the Chobe icon – the magnificent African elephant.
• Be mesmerised by the staggering force and beauty of Victoria Falls, and experience first-hand why it’s renowned as the ‘smoke that thunders’ – a natural wonder that must be seen to be believed.

• Take a walking tour around Cape Town and learn about the hardship of slavery, colonial life in The Cape, the tragedy of apartheid
• Relax in the lush environs of Stellenbosch with a glass of wine in hand after a city tour
• Take in the beauty of Cape Town's coast while driving along the Cape Peninsula via Cape Point Nature Reserve and the Cape of Good Hope
• Enjoy a free day in Cape Town to explore places such as Robben Island, Table Mountain and/or the atmosphere of the V & A Waterfront

• Experience a private game reserve after dark in an open top 4x4 vehicle
• Enjoy traditional South African cuisine while dining under the stars
• Try to spot the Big Five in Kruger National Park on two full day game drives
• Stay in a comfortable safari lodge in a communal setting with friendly hosts
• Take in amazing views at the viewpoint over the awesome Blyde River Canyon and view the Three Rondavels

• Take a stroll through the colorful streets of Bo-Kaap in Cape Town. Experience this former township, which is just as vibrant in history as it is in color!
• Browse local craft markets, check out Green Market Square in Cape Town and explore Woodmill Market in Stellenbosch.
• Say hello to the Western Cape's cutest residents - African Penguins! Head to Boulder's Beach and watch the little guys bask in the sun and swim in the turquoise water.
• Keep an eye out for Southern Right Whales in Hermanus, also known as South Africa's whale watching capital.
• See the Big 5 up-close! Enjoy a luxurious stay in the brush and experience daily safari drives.