Connoisseurs Experience

September 8, 2018 Kapama Reserve / Johannesburg (B)
Venture out for one final game drive before breakfast this morning.
Then, fly to Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and on arrival,
you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Da Vinci Hotel or similar
September 6, 2018 Kapama Reserve Game Drive (B/L/D)
Accompanied by a skilled ranger and tracker, you can expect to encounter
a diverse range of animal and bird species on game drives. Since this
is a Big Five reserve, seeing lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo is
possible over a two-day safari in Kapama Private Game Reserve.
The day starts with an early wake-up call between 5 am and 5:30 am.
Tea, coffee and rusks are enjoyed together before heading out at first
light. While seeing big game is always exhilarating, there are many other
smaller species that are also captivating, and birding enthusiasts will be
delighted at the approximately 350 species of birds recorded on the reserve.
Halfway through the game drive, there’s a stop for hot drinks and
snacks, before returning to the lodge at around 9 am for a full breakfast.
Throughout the day, it’s likely you will see wildlife around the lodge -
nyala antelope and vervet monkeys are frequent visitors, though seeing
some of the Big Five is also not uncommon.
At around 3:30 pm, everyone gathers for a decadent high tea, before
heading out with your ranger and tracker for the afternoon game drive
through the reserve. En route, you’ll stop for a sundowner drink and will
have a chance to stretch your legs as you watch the sun set over the distant
peaks of the Drakensberg mountains.
September 9, 2018 Moropen - Cradle of Humankind (B/L)
Today, tour the World Heritage
Site - The Cradle of Humankind.
The superb Maropeng Visitor
Centre is an exciting, world
class exhibition, focusing on
the development of humans
and your ancestors over the
past few million years.
From past to present, you’ll be exploring Five cultures at the Lesedi Cultural
Village, heart and home to families of a range of African tribes,
all living harmoniously in true traditional homesteads. You’ll be right
there experiencing the warmth and hospitality of people from the Zulu,
Xhosa, Ndebele, Sotho and Pedi cultures, and you’ll find it fascinating!
Our multilingual, multi-visual orientation depicts the history of South
Africa, and will deepen your understanding of the complexity of our multicultural
community.
September 10, 2018 Johannesburg - Soweto (B/L)
In the morning, take a city tour of this fast paced metropolis. Set off for
Constitution Hill, home of South Africa’s architectural marvel, the Constitutional
Court and site of Johannesburg’s Old Fort Prison. Explore
the inner city of Johannesburg learning about the gold rush, before exploring
the Maboneng Precinct, a wonderful example of urban regeneration
of the eastside of Johannesburg.
As darkness falls, the nocturnal animals of the bush come out. The skilled
tracker will scan the landscape using a spotlight, which illuminates animals’
eyes. A variety of completely different species can be seen on the
night drive back to the lodge. Arrival is at the lodge is usually around 7
pm, allowing time to freshen up before enjoying a sumptuous dinner.
September 7, 2018 Kapama Reserve (B/L/D)
Set out for another full-day wildlife viewing and enjoy a guided bush
walk with a highly trained game ranger, the experience offers an intimate
encounter with nature and wildlife, and medicinal and other plants are
identified en route. Between activities today, enjoy the pool and the private
patios offer the opportunity to admire relaxing sundowners, while
game watching at the same time.
This afternoon, an excursion to Soweto, the most metropolitan township
in the country - setting trends in politics, fashion, music, dance and language.
We visit the Hector Pieterson Museum, and discover the cause of
the tragic riots which led to his death; we pass Mandela House, and give
you time to visit this fascinating little museum. Our journey continues
to Regina Mundi Church, site of many secret underground meetings of
the then banned political parties. Finally we take you past the largest
stadium in Africa, Soccer City, host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final.
Soweto is unlike a suburb you’ve ever seen or been to, yet the history of
struggle encapsulated here is a cornerstone of the South African Story.
September 11, 2018 Johannesburg Departure (B)
Morning is free at leisure or take an optional half day tour to the capital
of South Africa, - Pretoria, the Jacaranda City.
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Transfer to the airport in time for your flight home.