Experience the splendour of this magical continent with a magnificent train journey across the vast landscape of South Africa.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - JOHANNESBURG
Arrive and transfer to The Westcliff hotel for a luxurious overnight stay.
With wealth built on gold, Johannesburg is lively, affluent and cosmopolitan, offering the visitor a tempting array of superb restaurants, elegant designer boutiques and bustling world-class shopping centres. Rooms offer total privacy and most have sunny, private balconies with spectacular views over the Zoological Gardens and the forested northern suburbs of Johannesburg.
Days 2 & 3 - OKAVANGO DELTA
After breakfast, leave Johannesburg on a scheduled flight to Maun in Botswana, and transfer by light aircraft to Eagle Island Camp. Enjoy two nights at the camp among the prolific birdlife of the island and surrounding Delta. Hear the swish of the paddle and the plop of the Fish Eagle as you take a tranquil mokoro trip through the Delta, water levels permitting..
Days 4 & 5 - MOREMI WILDLIFE RESERVE
After early game viewing and brunch at Eagle Island, fly on to the game rich Khwai area of the Moremi Wildlife Reserve for two nights at Khwai River Lodge. Daily activities include excellent birdwatching and game drives in open-sided vehicles, where the incredible sight of elephant or lion will remain with you forever. Relax with a leisurely afternoon swim in the pool. Guided walks and night-time game drives are also offered. Khwai River Lodge also has its own “Naturally Wild” Spa treatment centre where you can unwind with a relaxing complimentary massage.
Days 6 & 7 -CHOBE NATIONAL PARK
After early morning game viewing and brunch at Khwai River Lodge, transfer via light aircraft to Savute region of the Chobe National Park an area renowned for its high concentration of elephant and for its dramatic ecosystem. During your two-night stay at the Savute Elephant Camp there are excellent opportunities to experience these grey giants and other large game at close quarters, under the skilled direction of an expert guide. Marvel at the fascinating contrasts in the landscape, which provides a natural habitat to innumerable animals and birdlife. On one evening, enjoy a private candle-lit dinner on your tent deck with our compliments.
Days 8 & 9 - LIVINGSTONE
After a morning game viewing and brunch, transfer to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Kasane. Continue by road to Livingstone for a two night stay at Tongabezi Lodge is situated right on the banks of the Zambezi, a short distance from the Victoria Falls.
Day 10 - JOHANNESBURG
Return flight to Johannesburg and overnight back at The Westcliff hotel.
Days 11 & 12 - ROVOS RAIL
Transfer to Pretoria for the two-night Rovos Rail journey to Cape Town. The air-conditioned compartments accommodate two people, and the elegantly appointed train has every modern convenience. The 1,600 kilometer journey includes a visit to Kimberley, the diamond boom-town, home to the Big Hole, the world’s largest man-made excavation. The following morning you will arrive at historic Matjiesfontein and enjoy a guided tour, before an evening arrival at Cape Town and the elegant Mount Nelson Hotel for a three night stay. At the Mount Nelson, enjoy a complimentary 50min massage at the sparkling new Librisa Spa.
Days 13, 14 & 15 - CAPE TOWN
Time at leisure. Optional activities on offer include a full day visit to Cape Point, the most south-westerly point of Africa, and the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, or a boat transfer to the infamous prison on Robben Island, whose most famous inmate was Nelson Mandela. Included in your itinerary is a half day city centre tour including Table Mountain and a full day Cape Winelands tour.
Day 16
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Package includes:
* Scheduled flight as shown in the itinerary with Air Botswana and inter camp light aircraft flights
on a shared basis
* Scheduled flight from Livingstone to Johannesburg
* All transfers
* Orient-Express Safari Camps (6 nights) accommodation includes all meals, drinks (excluding
premium brands), game view activities, national park fees, laundry services and emergency
evacuation insurance
* A private candle-lit dinner on your tent deck at Savute Elephant Camp
* As of 1 January 2008, all drinks are included with the exception of French Champagne
* Accommodation at Tongabezi Lodge for 2 nights
* 2 nights accommodation at The Westcliff on a bed and breakfast basis
* Rovos Rail accommodation is in a Deluxe cabin on a full board basis
* 3 nights accommodation at the Mount Nelson Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis, inclusive of a
complimentary spa treatment at the new Librisa spa.
* Half day Cape Town city tour including Table Mountain
* Full day Cape Winelands tour
Package excludes:
* International flights
* Regional flights not mentioned
* Passport and visa fees
* Travel Insurance
* Excess Baggage charges
* Items of a personal nature
* Drinks and other beverages apart from as shown at OES Safari camps
* Gratuities and communication costs
Splendour of Africa Departure Dates:
Tours subject to Rovos Rail departures from Pretoria to Cape Town on selected Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
South Africa
Botswana
Railway Trips
Wildlife Viewing
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