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. 60 Transfer to the airport in time for your flight home.
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