Highlights of Southern Africa

9 Day Highlights of Southern Africa - Classic Package

$465-489 USD

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Safari summary

Explore the best of Southern Africa on this 9 day Southern African Safari with Jenman Safaris, which includes; Cape Town & Table Mountain, Cape Point, Big Five Game Viewing in Kruger National Park, Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls.

A standard lodge package highlighting Cape Town, the Great Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls

Highlights: Cape Town & Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula & Cape Point, Big 5 game viewing in Greater Kruger National Park area, Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Walking safari—with armed guard
Activity level Moderate activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools

Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Cape Town     On arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met by a representative from Jenman African Safaris, who will transfer you to your hotel. You have the remainder of the day at leisure to acclimatize and relax at the hotel facilities.   Accommodation:      La Splendida Hotel or similar  (side-view rooms with en- suite bathrooms, bar & restaurant) La Splendida is perfectly placed on the buzzing Mouille Point beachfront, just minutes from the sights and sounds of the city and the V&A Waterfront. The art-deco inspired hotel provides a welcome respite in a splendid setting. The emphasis at La Splendida is on personalised service and helping guests to make the most of their city visit. From restaurant bookings to airport shuttle services, staff will go out of our way to make your stay with them an enjoyable one. It’s where guests become friends - and come back again and again.

Day 2

Day 2: Cape Town [B] This morning you will be collected and taken on an orientation tour of the city. You will see the Company Gardens, Greenmarket Square, the SA Museum and Bo-Kaap. The afternoon can be spent at leisure. We suggest a visit to the V&A Waterfront, situated in the heart of Cape Town’s working harbour, offering an abundance of indoor shopping and entertainment. Accommodation:     La Splendida Hotel or similar  (side-view rooms with en- suite bathrooms, bar & restaurant) Optional activities in Cape Town Below is a list of some of the most popular optional activities on offer in Cape Town. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. The rates are per person and are quoted in South African Rand. All activities are subject to availability and may require a minimum amount of passengers to operate.  Certain activities only operate at specific times of the year or certain days of the week. Please contact our reservation office for further information. Please contact our reservation office for further information. Should you wish to partake in an activity that is not listed below, we will gladly assist you with rates and reservations. Township Tour                                         R 502.00 Shark Cage Diving                                   R 1,850.00 Give Back Cultural Field Trip                     R 750.00 *Please note prices are subject to change

Day 3

Day 3: Cape Town [B] The day is spent exploring the Cape Peninsula and visiting Hout Bay on the Atlantic coast before heading off to Cape Point for lunch (not included). In the afternoon we head back via the Boulders Beach penguin colony. Accommodation:      La Splendida Hotel or similar  (side-view rooms with en- suite bathrooms, bar & restaurant)

Day 4

Greater Kruger | Kruger | Limpopo

Day 4: Cape Town to Greater Kruger National Park   [BD] In the morning you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit (not included in the price). Here you will be met and transferred to your lodge situated just outside the Kruger National Park. The afternoon is spent on a Big 5 sunset drive in the private concession.  Accommodation:      Timbavati Safari Lodge or similar (rondavels with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar and boma) Timbavati Safari Lodge is situated only minutes from the heart of the world-renowned Kruger National Park – Orpen Gate and it lies on the border between the Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces of South Africa. The Lodge is ideally located offering both local and international visitors an array of choices for adventures, activities and safaris.   Timbavati nestles among glades of mature, exquisite indigenous trees, and is a paradise for nature lovers and bird watchers. The colourful, traditional Ndebele rondavels are spaced out amid beautiful shady trees, and offer guests en-suite, comfortable and clean accommodation in a truly African ambience.  The magnificent bar and large pool, are the perfect cure for dry throats and dusty bodies. Guests can relax in the cosy lounge or stretch out under the African sun on one of the pool side lounges. Enjoy a braai in the reed boma, under a canopy of African starlight, the aromatic scents of venison and hearty ‘potjie’ lingering around a roaring open fire, while the calls of nearby wildlife enhance that unmatchable sense of mystery of the African bush. Game viewing on foot or in an open vehicle (with spotlights at night) is a must for every visitor.  Enter the world famous Kruger National Park with one of our highly trained guides, and experience the rush of adrenalin that comes with sighting Africa’s Big 5 up close in their natural surroundings.

Day 5

Greater Kruger | Kruger

Day 5: Greater Kruger National Park    [BLD] Today you have time at leisure for many optional activities. A guided bushwalk is already included in your package. Accommodation:      Timbavati Safari Lodge or similar (rondavels with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar and boma)

Day 6

Greater Kruger | Kruger

Day 6: Greater Kruger National Park to Johannesburg   [B] This morning you are transferred back to Eastgate Airport for your flight to Johannesburg (not included in the price). On arrival a shuttle bus will take you to The Airport Grand Hotel for your overnight stay. Accommodation:    The Airport Grand Hotel or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant) The Airport Grand Hotel & Conference Centre is conveniently located ten minutes’ drive from O.R. Tambo International Airport and provides convenient access to Pretoria and Johannesburg. To ensure you feel completely at home, all of the 151 luxury rooms offer en-suite bathrooms, plasma screen TV’s, digital safes and direct-dialling telephones.

Day 7

Victoria Falls | Zambezi

Day 7: Victoria Falls  [B] Today you’ll head to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Enjoy the marvellous views from your plane (flight not included in tour price) and embark on an adventure in Southern Africa’s Adventure Capital. After arrival at Victoria Falls, you will be transferred to your accommodation. In the afternoon, you can relax on a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River. Accommodation:    Amadeus Garden Guesthouse or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant area) Amadeus offers clean and clutter free accommodation in eleven rooms all of which are tastefully decorated and furnished with local teak furniture. All beds are fitted with firm therapeutic mattresses.  Rooms include solar heated en-suite hot and cold shower, windows fitted with fly-screens, electronic safes and are naturally ventilated by ceiling fans. Relax and revitalise in the shade of the thatched gazebo set in a sub-tropical courtyard. Find your space and privacy in the garden or cool off in the crystal clear swimming pool.

Day 8

Victoria Falls

Day 8: Victoria Falls   [B] After breakfast you will be taken on a guided tour of the Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. There will still be time for optional activities should you wish to book additional excursions.  Accommodation:    Amadeus Garden Guesthouse or similar (rooms with en-suite bathrooms, swimming pool, bar & restaurant area) Optional activities in Victoria Falls Below is a list of some of the most popular optional activities on offer in Victoria Falls. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.  The rates are per person and are quoted in US Dollars. All activities are subject to availability and may require a minimum amount of passengers to operate. Certain activities only operate at specific times of the year. Please contact our reservation office for further information.  Should you wish to partake in an activity that is not listed below, we will gladly assist you with rates and reservations. 15 Minute Helicopter Flight                                   $ 172.50 (excl. levies) 22 Minute Helicopter Flight                                   $ 270.00 (excl. levies) Boma Dinner                                                       $ 65.00 Sunset Cruise                                                     $ 57.50 Dinner Cruise                                                      $ 86.50 Bungi Jump                                                        $ 171.00 Canoeing (full day)                                              $ 172.50 Horse Back Safaris (novice)                                $ 92.00 Rafting (full day, low water)                                 $ 172.50 Rafting (full day, high water)                                $ 161.00 Flying Fox (Cable Slide)                                      $ 48.50 Gorge Swing                                                       $ 109.00 Zip Line                                                              $ 79.00 Canopy Tour                                                        $ 60.50 Tram & Bridge Champagne Sunset Tour               $ 75.00 Moonlight Dinner Run (tram)                                 $ 170.00 *Please note prices are subject to change

Day 9

Victoria Falls

Day 9: End of Tour [B] Depending on your departure time, you will be taken to Victoria Falls Airport for your onward flight.  We hope to welcome you on one of our African adventures again soon.

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