Out in Africa
Overview
Highlights
- Be sure to try delicious local specialties such as Chakalaka, Biltong, Bobotie, and Braii (barbeque).
- Soak up some sun on beautiful Clifton 3rd Beach, Cape Town's top gay beach!
- Unleash your wild side during your stay at a traditional safari lodge, and also get a bird's eye view on your hot-air-balloon safari!
- Wander around De Waterkant, Cape Town's trendy, totally gay neighborhood filled with good food, vibrant nightlife, and charming shops.
- Experience the bustle of Johannesburg, a visit to the township of Soweto, and a tour of the Cape Winelands!
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Trip includes
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Johannesburg (JNB), out of Cape Town (CPT)
- All airport transfers
- 2 nights in Johannesburg at 54 on Bath, or similar
- Early morning ballooning safari, including transfers and breakfast
- Soweto Cultural Experience
- One-way charter flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Madikwe Game Reserve air strip
- 3 nights in the Madikwe Game Reserve at the malaria-free Jamala Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge, or similar
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily with local brand drinks and activities included
- 6 safari game drives included
- One-way charter flight from Madikwe Game Reserve air strip to Johannesburg (JNB)
- One-way economy class flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)
- 4 nights in Cape Town at the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, or similar
- Private full-day Cape Peninsula Tour
- Sundowner drinks on Signal Hill
- High Tea at The Mount Nelson
- Private full-day Cape Winelands tour
- Breakfast daily
Itinerary
Accommodation: 54 on Bath
Today, you'll land in one of Africa's biggest and most vibrant cities! "Joburg," as locals call it, is an exciting blend of traditional culture, exquisite restaurants, interesting museums, and ultra modern skyscrapers. Nearby townships...
Get ready for a magical morning! Sail over breathtaking landscapes as you enjoy a sunrise ballooning safari over the Magaliesburg Mountains. Yes, this does mean you'll have to wake up early, but it'll all be worth it!
Once you float back down from cloud nine, y...
Accommodation: Madikwe Royal Safari Lodge
Recharge with a pleasant breakfast, then head to the airport and board your flight to Madikwe Game Reserve. Prepare to unleash your wild side on this once-in-a-lifetime safari adventure!
Once you're all settled i...
Feel yourself flutter with excitement as you wake up for your early morning game drive in the African bush. Spot everything from zebra to elephants, and hear the calls of birds and adorable Vervet monkeys!
Enjoy some leisure time and fun activities at the lodge, then get ready for your afternoon drive!
Who knows what you might see today! Maybe a lion, a cheetah, a rhino, or all three! In between fun-filled safari drives, take advantage of the lodge's luxurious amenities. Take a nature walk, indulge in delicious food and drink, and pamper yourself with a spa treatment!
Accommodation: Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
Set out on one last safari ride, enjoy breakfast, then wave goodbye to the wild. After a quick flight, say hello to the laid back city of unique cuisine, pristine beaches, and colorful culture: Cape Town!
Upon ar...
Prepare for a day of jaw-dropping natural beauty! Embark on a private, full day tour of the spectacular Cape Peninsula, where you'll experience bright blue waters, soaring cliffs, vibrant flora, and amazing wildlife. Take tons of photos at Chapman's Peak, spot a baboo...
Sleep in a little - today's a great day to relax. Enjoy a pleasant breakfast, then spend the day at leisure. You might want to check out Clifton 3rd Beach, known for being one of the most picture-perfect beaches in Cape Town - and it just so happens that it's a gay ho...
Say "cheers" to a great day! Spend the day sipping your way through the picturesque Cape Winelands. Today, your private guide will take you to the famous vineyards of Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch.
Be sure to try South Africa's signature red: Pinotage! I...
Squeeze all your souvenirs into your luggage, then meet your transfer to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Look out the window and wave goodbye to beautiful South Africa; until next time.
Spend your relaxing flight home replaying all of your happy memories and dreaming about your next adventure!
Transfer from Cape Town hotel to Cape Town airport (CPT)
Fly home!
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