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Day 1 Cape Town, South Africa Welcome to the
cosmopolitan city of Cape Town. On arrival you will be
met and transferred to your hotel (flight not included).
This afternoon enjoy your Included cable car journey
to the top of Table Mountain (weather permitting).
The cableway takes just under 10 minutes to reach
the summit during which time the floor rotates 360
degrees, ensuring everyone has a view of the city and
surrounds. This evening join your fellow travellers for
a welcome dinner. Three Night Special Stay : Mount
Nelson Hotel by Orient Express. Meals: L,D
Day 2 Cape Town Enjoy a full day Included tour
discovering the most south-westerly point in Africa,
Cape Peninsula. Explore Cape Point Nature Reserve
and take an Included ride onboard the ‘Flying
Dutchman’ funicular train to the summit for views
across the Cape of Good Hope. Enjoy lunch before
continuing to Boulders Beach, home to a protected
colony of African Penguins. Meals: FB,L,D
Day 3 Cape Town Included FreeChoice activity
choose from: (1) visit to Robben Island; or (2) trip to
the wineland region of Cape Town; or (3) afternoon
tea in the opulent surroundings of the Mount Nelson
Lounge. Meals: FB
Day 4 Cape Town – Rovos Rail Transfer to Cape
Town Railway Station and board one of the most
luxurious trains in the world, Rovos Rail, your home
for the next two nights. Each of the deluxe suites
are resplendent with wood panelling and original
features dating back to the early 1900’s, yet with all the
modern conveniences you would expect. The 1,600
kilometre journey offers an outstanding opportunity to
view the wonderful scenery that South Africa has to
offer, with regular stops along the way at quaint villages
and towns. Included afternoon exploration of the
historic town of Matjiesfontein, a preserved Victorian
village. Connoisseur’s Highlight: This evening enjoy
dinner in the elegant dining car where dressing up
for dinner is still a tradition. Two Night Special Stay
: Rovos Rail, Deluxe Suites. Meals: FB,L,HD
Day 5 Rovos Rail Your magnificent rail journey
continues today through the gold rich Highveld and
the Great Karoo. There is no better place to enjoy the
passing scenery than the observation car located at the
rear of the train. This afternoon enjoy an Included city
tour of the former diamond town of Kimberley and
visit the Mine Museum and the world’s largest manmade
excavation, the Big Hole. Meals: FB,L,HD
Day 6 Rovos Rail – Johannesburg This
morning disembark in Pretoria at Rovos Rail’s private
station. Connoisseur’s Highlight: This afternoon
explore the fascinating history of South Africa’s
apartheid regime with a visit to Soweto, a “City
within a City”. Discover the connection with
early Johannesburg and experience the special
‘township vibe’. Meet the residents during a visit
to a traditional home and a local child care centre
or school. Overnight Special Stay : Westcliff Hotel
by Orient Express. Meals: FB,D
Day 7 Johannesburg – Kruger National Park
Your journey continues today to the province of
Mpumulanga and Lion Sands Private Game Lodge,
situated in a Private Concession within Kruger
National Park. Your spacious, luxury suite offers
magnificent views of the Sabie Sands which you can
enjoy from your private deck. Depart late afternoon
for an Included evening game drive before enjoying
dinner on the deck of your lodge, whilst watching the
sun set over the Sabie River and African bushveld.
Two Night Special Stay : Lion Sands Private Game
Lodge. Meals: FB,D
Day 8 Kruger National Park Today experience
the thrill of your Included morning and afternoon
game drives through this amazing National Park. The
open Land Rovers are permitted to traverse the entire
Kruger network, allowing unlimited game viewing and
access to areas of historical significance and aesthetic
beauty that the southern Kruger has to offer. This
evening dine under the African starlit sky.
Meals: FB,L,HD
Day 9 Kruger National Park – Johannesburg
Today, traverse the world renowned ‘Panorama
Route’ and view the stunning Blyde River Canyon,
one of Africa’s natural treasures. Included visit to the
Bourke’s Luck Potholes and stop at World’s View for
breathtaking views of the densely forested mountain
range contrasted with the fertile lowveld. Overnight
Stay: D’oreale Grande Hotel. Meals: FB
Day 10 Johannesburg – Victoria falls Take
your flight to Livingstone (flights not included) and
transfer to the luxurious Royal Livingstone Hotel,
located just steps from the Zambezi River and the
mighty Victoria Falls. Included is a walk to the falls
and take in the spectacular views from Knife Edge
Bridge. Connoisseur’s Highlight: This evening a
gourmet experience awaits onboard a luxuriously
Close encounter in Kruger National Park
restored 1920’s steam train. You travel through
the picturesque Zambezi Valley and enjoy a
sumptuous six course banquet complimented with
fine local wines. Two Night Stay: Royal Livingstone
Hotel. Meals: FB,HD
Day 11 Victoria falls Included visit to a local
village for a taste of traditional Zambian life dating
back to the 11th century. Explore the quaint town of
Livingstone, complete with its curio shops and the
Livingstone Museum before boarding your vessel
for an Included sunset cruise. Admire the landscape
of the magnificent Zambezi River as you spot local
wildlife and enjoy sundowners. Meals: FB
Day 12 Victoria falls – Johannesburg
Connoisseur’s Highlight: Start your day with a scenic
helicopter flight over the magnificent Victoria falls!
The flight will provide outstanding views of the
waters thundering below and the natural wildlife
in the surrounding bush, a truly remarkable
experience. Then board your flight (not included)
to Johannesburg. Overnight Stay: D’oreale Grande
Hotel. Meals: FB,D
Day 13 Johannesburg – Nairobi This morning
fly to Nairobi (flight not included). On arrival transfer
to Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel, a luxuriously
appointed hotel which has played a leading role
in Kenya’s colourful history and continues to be
Nairobi’s finest hotel. Overnight Special Stay :
Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel. Meals: FB,D
Day 14 Nairobi – Aberdare National Park
Drive north this morning through fertile and hilly
mosaics of small farms to Mount Kenya. After lunch
enjoy an Included game drive in the salient then
check-in to The Ark Lodge. Nestled in Aberdare
National Park, in the heart of tropical rainforest,
this rustic, tree-top styled game lodge overlooks
a waterhole and a salt lick which attracts a host of
wildlife. Overnight Stay: The Ark Lodge.
Meals: FB,L,D
Day 15 Aberdare National Park – Lake
Nakuru Travel through the Great Rift Valley to Lake
Nakuru. This area is a bird watcher’s paradise with
over 450 species living in and around the lake. Most
populous are the pink flamingos and from a distance
appear to turn the water pink with their sheer
numbers. Overnight Stay: Flamingo Hill Camp.
Meals: FB,L,D
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