Compare 9-Day South Africa Luxventure: Wildlife + Winelands by Ker & Downey Africa vs Cape Town to Kruger: Luxury South African Rail Journey by Audley Travel
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| Duration | 9 days | 13 days |
| Price From | $ 6,999 | $ 10,142 |
| Price Per Day | $ 778 | $ 780 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Luxury | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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Discover the best of Cape Town and the African bush. You'll begin in our backyard, one of the world's most loved holiday destinations - Cape Town. And we know how to keep the adventorous busy in Cape Town. You will be escorted to the Stellenbosch Winelands and explore the back roads by mountain bike and indulge in seriously fine wines and foods. Rookies to extremists welcome. Thereafter, search for elusive leopards in the Sabi Sands before searching for the big 5 in the famed Kruger Park. |
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Day 1-4: Cape Town - Bantry Bay
Accommodation: The Clarendon (Luxury hotel located in or near Cape Town)
Meals: Breakfast
Drinks not included
Main Destination: Cape Town
After arriving in Cape Town Airport, you will be met and transferred to the Clarendon in Bantry Bay - a 5 star mix of sophistication and beach side charm.
Set in the charming and affluent area of Bantry Bay, this stunning boutique hotel overlooks the turquoise waters of the Atlantic ocean and is a wonderful location from which to explore the vibrant Cape Town.
On your second day you will be ushered to the winelands of Stellenbsoch and embark on a full day Devon Valley bicycle tour. This exhilarating eco-biking tour is for everyone and allows you to explore the scenic back roads of the valley, soak up the awe-inspiring views and indulge in a memorable wine and food experience.
Spend the rest of your time in Cape Town at your own leisure. It's an endless playground - from scenic helicopter rides over the Cape peninsula to climbing the world's renowned Table Mountain, soaking up the African sun on one of the many beautiful beaches to sipping cocktails in the luxuriant Camps Bay.
Day 5-6: Cape Town - Sabi Sands
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Singita Boulders Lodge Luxury+ lodge located inside Sabi Sands
All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Main Destination: Sabi Sand Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
After your final breakfast in Cape Town, you will transfer back to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg's OR Tambo Airport for your charter flight to the Singita Airstrip in the Sabi Sands.
Your safari experience will then begin with a road transfer to the absolutely beautiful Boulders Lodge, situated in Singita’s privately owned reserve within the Sabi Sand Reserve. The lodge, set along the banks of the Sand River, boasts magnificent suites with glass walls to allow guests to feel connected to their surroundings. The subtle layers of luxury throughout the lodge combine sensual Africa with high end design. The lodge is complete with its own fitness & spa center, pool and the Singita Boutique & Gallery.
Get up close with Africa's incredible wildlife as you explore Singita's private concession with knowledgeable guides. In the richly-diverse area you may spot leopard, lion, rhino, buffalo, elephant, reedbuck, hyena, hippos, nyala, cheetah, wild dogs and many types of birds.
Day 7-8: Sabi Sands - Kruger National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Singita Lembobo; Luxury+ lodge located inside Kruger NP
All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Main Destination: Kruger National Park
After your last breakfast in the Sabi Sands, you will transfer back to the Singita Airstrip for your charter flight to the Satara Airstrip. After a road transfer you will arrive at your last stop, Singita's Lebombo Lodge.
Situated above the N’wanetsi River, Singita Lebombo Lodge exuberates utter luxury. Sophisticated and contemporary, the lodge was inspired by eagles who build their nests in the cliff face of the river bank, offering fantastic views from the wooden viewing decks. Step through your glass-walled suite and sleep directly under the stars with nothing but a mosquito net. This luxurious lodge comes complete with a spa and fitness center, pool and the Singita Boutique and Gallery.
Get up close with Africa's incredible wildlife as you explore Singita's private concession with knowledgeable guides. In the richly-diverse area you may spot leopard, lion, white and black rhino, buffalo, elephant, hippopotamus, cheetah and sable.
Day 9: Kruger - Johannebsurg
Meals: Breakfast
Main Destination: Johannesburg Airport
After your final breakfast in the African bush you will make your way back to Johannesburg's OR Tambo Airport, along with all your amazing memories and photographs, for your onward journey.
Day 1 : International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Cape Town.
Day 2 : Cape Town
On arrival in Cape Town you will be met by one of our representatives who will guide you through customs before you are picked up by a private vehicle and transferred to your accommodation.You will have a quick turnaround for your half day city tour, where you can get acquainted with the city and learn about the dramatic history of Cape Town and South Africa and also take in the scenic highlights of the city.
Day 3 : Cape Town
This morning you will meet in the heart of Cape Town to have a walking tour of the city with a local guide. This tour is a great experience to hear first hand what it was like to live through Apartheid. Your guide will also cover the various historical buildings and areas of Cape Town stretching all the way back to the Dutch and British colonial times.In the afternoon, take the ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, to learn more about the country's political history.
Day 4 : Cape Town
Today will be spent exploring the Cape Peninsula. A private guide will collect you early in the morning as you head off on the spectacular drive through Chapmanâs Peak and on down to Cape Point, stopping to enjoy the pristine beaches along the peninsula. On the way back, you'll stop at Boulderâs Beach to visit Cape Town's famous African penguin colony and Kirstenbosch Gardens which is one of the biggest botanical gardens in Africa.
Day 5 : Cape Town
You will be collected by your private guide today and will spend the day exploring the Winelands just outside Cape Town. There are numerous farms and vineyards to explore and there are some excellent tasting opportunities available.Your tasting at Waterford is quite unique as local wines are paired with chocolate.
Day 6 : Cape Town
You will be transferred to the train station this morning to board the famous Rovos Rail as it departs from Cape Town heading through the Winelands to the historical village of Matjiesfontein where you can leave the train for a tour of the town. The journey continues through dinner as you head toward Pretoria.
Day 7 : Cape Town
Today will be a full day on the Rovos Rail as you visit Kimberley. From the station you will take an electric tram to the city centre where you can visit the Big Hole and the local museum before reboarding the train.
Day 8 : Johannesburg
Today you will arrive into Pretoria around midday. You will be met at the station and driven to Johannesburg where you will stay overnight.
Day 9 : The Sabi Sand Wildtuin
This morning your driver will collect you from your hotel and transfer you to Johannesburg airport for your light aircraft flight to the Sabi Sand Wildtuin.When you land on the strip, your ranger will meet you and drive you back to the lodge. This afternoon enjoy your first game drive in the reserve experiencing South Africa's Big Five up close, aided by your expert ranger in custom-made safari vehicles.
Day 10 : The Sabi Sand Wildtuin
There are two game drives each day, one in the early morning and the second in the late afternoon. After your early morning game drive you will arrive back at the lodge for a filling brunch. The rest of the day you have at leisure until the afternoon and your second game drive. Just before sunset you will stop to enjoy a sundowner as the light begins to fade. On your return back to the lodge you will have a night drive where you can look for nocturnal animals that you may not see during the day.
Day 11 : The Sabi Sand Wildtuin
Enjoy another day on safari today. A real highlight is to take a guided bush walk to gain a true perspective of the fauna and flora around you. The walks are carried out by specially trained and qualified game rangers and make for a wonderful experience.
Day 12 : International return flight
You will be transferred back to the landing strip today and you will fly back to Johannesburg by light aircraft to meet your onward flight for your return journey back home.
Day 13 : International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
