Splendors Of Africa 18 Days First Class

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From the Cape Winelands with their internationally acknowledged vintages to the Masai Mara, this wonderful itinerary offers the heart of adventure with all the wildlife spectacle and natural phenomenon that Africa has to offer. From an evening cruise on the Zambezi River to game drives in open 4WD vehicles, you will see Africa at its most awe-inspiring.
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    From the Cape Winelands with their internationally acknowledged vintages to the Masai Mara, this wonderful itinerary offers the heart of adventure with all the wildlife spectacle and natural phenomenon that Africa has to offer. From an evening cruise on the Zambezi River to game drives in open 4WD vehicles, you will see Africa at its most awe-inspiring.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 36 people
Age range6 to 64 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityBotswana
End CityOperator does not provide

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 6

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 36

Trip includes

    • Inclusions & Highlights Accommodations in deluxe hotels and lodges 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners (Kenya extension: 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners) Arrival and departure airport transfers Game viewing in specially outfitted safari vehicles Wine tasting Park entrance fees Local guides (Kenya extension: internal flights – Nanyuki/Masai Mara/Nairobi) (Kenya extension: Day-use room prior to departure) Independent tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Botswana

Arrive to Cape Town, where you are met and escorted to your hotel.

Day 2: Botswana

Morning cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain (weather permitting). Enjoy the architecture of The Castle and other historic buildings. Continue to the Malay Quarter, and marvel at the ice-cream colors of the quaint Bo-Kaap homes. Also visit a professional...

Day 3: Botswana

Full day exploring the Cape Peninsula. Drive along the False Bay coastline via Boulders Beach (penguin colony) to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Cape Point, at the tip of the peninsula, is regarded as the meeting place of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Return to Cape Town via the scenic Atlantic Coastline. (B)

Day 4: Botswana

Fly to the Greater Kruger Park area and enjoy your first afternoon game drive. Later, experience a delicious dinner under the starlit sky. (BLD)

Day 5: Botswana

Roam the reserve in open 4WD vehicles in search of elephant, leopard, cheetah, kudu, giraffe, Cape buffalo, hippo and other species. Your mid morning walk is an opportunity to feel the pulse of Africa through the soles of your feet and experience the bushveld at close quarters. (BLD)

Day 6: Botswana

Spend a second full day game viewing in the Kruger National Park. (BLD)

Day 7: Botswana

Enjoy one last early morning game drive. Fly to Johannesburg and spend the night at a nearby resort hotel. (B)

Day 8: Botswana

Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to hotel. Later in the afternoon enjoy the sun-downer cruise on the Zambezi River. (BD)

Day 9: Botswana

Morning guided walking tour of the falls with its vast curtain of water that is nearly a mile wide and 355 feet high. The afternoon is at leisure for optional activities such as bungee jumping, Flight of Angels and others. Tonight enjoy a festive dinner at The Boma Restaurant. (BD)

Day 10: Botswana

Transfer by road to the Chobe National Park, Botswana. These combined wetlands, dry woodlands and savannas are home to a huge elephant population. Enjoy a late afternoon game viewing cruise. (BLD)

Day 11: Botswana

Take morning and afternoon game drives in an open 4WD vehicles. At day end, return to the lodge for another spectacular sunset on the Chobe River. (BLD)

Day 12: Botswana

Morning transfer to nearby Kasane Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Arrive Johannesburg and spend the night at a nearby resort hotel. (B)

Day 13: Botswana

Fly to Nairobi, Kenya, where you are met and escorted to your hotel. (B)

Day 14: Botswana

Drive through the fertile central highlands to our lodge on the flanks of Kenya’s highest mountain and secreted deep within her largest forest reserve. Fall asleep to the symphony of the African night or sit in stillness and observe the fascinating interplay of the animals as they arrive to drink, bath and forage around the water hole. (BLD)

Day 15: Botswana

Today we travel to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to the largest Black rhino sanctuary and hosting the Big Five. Our afternoon game drive will visit the chimpanzee sanctuary which also shelters rare and endangered species. (BLD)

Day 16: Botswana

Fly across the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve, the highlight of any Kenyan safari. Afternoon game drive. (BLD)

Day 17: Botswana

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara, widely considered to be Africa’s greatest wildlife reserve. A balloon safari is also available (additional cost). (BLD)

Day 18: Botswana

Enjoy one last morning game drive in Masai Mara before returning to Nairobi by air where a day room is provided. Time permitting, you have the option of visiting the Karen Blixen Museum and Giraffe Centre (additional cost). Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.(B)

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Price From $10,325
Price per day$543
Last Updated: 11/8/2024

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SITA World Tours has a reputation spanning more than 80 years of excellence in luxury travel. With popular itineraries to Africa, Asia, Europe, South Pacific and South & Central America, SITA has thrived in the highly competitive travel industry by offering customized opportunities and by partnering with travel agents to deliver the comprehensive services and value luxury travelers appreciate.

Founded in 1933 and restructured under new ownership in 1982, SITA World Tours has retained an edge in the Tourism Industry by tapping into various niche markets.

Under the leadership and entrepreneurial expertise of Roger Mahal and Mok Singh, the company’s Chairman and President, SITA has steadily increased its market value since early 1980. The annual expansion of a unique product line and the increasing number of partnerships made with various organizations and associations nationwide, have played instrumental roles in the development of a brand that is sure to bring SITA success for years to come.

SITA provides unparalleled quality service, as a preferred Tour Operator for exotic destinations. With internationally certified specialists ready to serve clients daily, customer care is elegantly handled from the peaks of Patagonia to the palaces of India.

SITA’s expertise and creativity is not limited to the published itineraries in its brochures. Should these itineraries or dates of travel be unsuitable, remember that flexibility is our forte and we also specialize in custom programs for independent travelers and groups. Whether you are traveling alone, as a couple, in a small party or as part of a large group, one of our SITA travel specialists will assist you in creating an itinerary for your unique travel preferences and budget.

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