Itinerary Details
African Travel: The Connoisseur's Collection
Day 1 Arrive Cape Town, South Africa
Upon arriving in Cape Town, South Africa’s “Mother City,” you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your luxurious hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The rest of the day is at your leisure to begin exploring one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Cape Grace
Meals:
Day 2 Cape Town
Meet your personal driver and guide for the next two days and embark on a day of discovering the pristine coastline and quaint towns of “The Fairest Cape” exploring the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and the coast's natural wonders.
Cape Grace
Meals: (BL)
Day 3 Cape Town
Venture into the beautiful Franschhoek winelands, where spectacular vineyards cover the valley floor and mountain slopes. Discover wine farms and estates, each with their own story to tell. Stroll through the picturesque little village and enjoy lunch on a nearby wine farm surrounded by old oak trees.
Cape Grace
Meals: (BL)
Day 4 Cape Town
Shop, explore or relax at your own leisure today. Don’t miss a ride on the cable car to the top of iconic Table Mountain for sweeping city and ocean views. Browse the bustling Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and explore the colorful Malay Quarter.
Cape Grace
Meals: (B)
Day 5 Cape Town / Kruger Private Reserve
Fly to the Kruger National Park area for the exhilarating safari experience. After you arrive and settle into your exclusive lodge at Singita Sabi Sand, meet your ranger for your first game drive. Begin tracking and observing the fascinating behaviors of the Big Five, along with the abundant wildlife that awaits.
Singita Boulders Lodge
Meals: (BLD)
Day 6 Kruger Private Reserve
Rise early when the animals are most lively for this morning’s game drive. Be alert to capture panoramic shots of the abundance of wildlife across the reserve. Return to your camp for lunch and relax before setting out on an evening game drive.
Singita Boulders Lodge
Meals: (BLD)
Day 7 Kruger Private Reserve
Enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives. Perhaps join a bushwalk to learn about the plants used to make traditional medicines or visit a neighboring village to meet the people and learn more about their culture and way of life.
Singita Boulders Lodge
Meals: (BLD)
Day 8 Kruger Private Reserve / Livingstone, Zambia
Fly off to the serenity of the Zambezi River for a two-night stay at the stylish Royal Chundu River Lodge. Go on a guided walk or enjoy a romantic river picnic, complete with a Persian carpet and a relaxing hammock.
Royal Chundu River Lodge
Meals: (BLD)
Day 9 Livingstone
There is no set pattern to your day. Explore the wonders of Victoria Falls or embark on a thrilling bush walk. For a distinctly different culinary experience, travel by boat to the fishing-centric Mulaka village for a tour led by the mothers of Mushekwa, or time your visit perfectly to participate in the Parrotfish Run.
Royal Chundu River Lodge
Meals: (BLD)
Day 10 Livingstone / Okavango Delta, Botswana
Fly off to your next destination — the pristine wildlife oasis of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. You’ll be treated to the ultimate safari experience at your intimate camp, boasting plenty of game viewing and birding opportunities year-round.
Vumbura Plains
Meals: (BLD)
Day 11 Okavango Delta
Experience incredible aerial views as you fly over the Delta’s unreachable, wilderness regions on a scenic helicopter flight. Bring your binoculars to zoom in on the secret hippo and elephant channels, only visible from the air.
Vumbura Plains
Meals: (BLD)
Day 12 Okavango Delta
As dawn breaks and the animals begin to stir, join your ranger to explore the grasslands surrounding your camp. During afternoon tea, meet the weavers of Vumbura Plains, who share stories about their favorite patterns while crafting their baskets. Their creations add a new dimension to the decor in the lodge and the shop. As the day cools down, venture out again to search for endangered wild dogs lazing with their pack, and leopards, cheetahs, and African wildcats prowling the shadows.
Vumbura Plains
Meals: (BLD)
Day 13 Okavango Delta / Johannesburg / Depart
Wrap up your ultimate safari as you fly to Johannesburg airport for your onward arrangements.
Meals: (B)
