Southern Africa Safari & Rail Adventure

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Southern Africa Safari & Rail Adventure



Tour Description:

Experience timeless elegance on a spectacular
luxury adventure, travelling by glamorous Rovos
Rail and safari-going in Chobe National Park and
and the lush Okavango Delta, following a wide-ranging
itinerary that also features cosmopolitan
Cape Town and magnificent Victoria Falls.

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Dates & Pricing

Friday 26 Apr 24 — Wednesday 08 May 24Starting at $17,495 Get a Quote
Friday 10 May 24 — Wednesday 22 May 24Starting at $17,495 Get a Quote
Friday 07 Jun 24 — Wednesday 19 Jun 24Starting at $19,995 Get a Quote
Friday 19 Jul 24 — Wednesday 31 Jul 24Starting at $19,995 Get a Quote
Friday 02 Aug 24 — Wednesday 14 Aug 24Starting at $19,995 Get a Quote
Sunday 01 Sep 24 — Friday 13 Sep 24Starting at $19,995 Get a Quote
Friday 04 Oct 24 — Wednesday 16 Oct 24Starting at $19,295 Get a Quote
Friday 20 Dec 24 — Wednesday 01 Jan 25Starting at $20,795 Get a Quote


ITINERARY

Day 1 - Cape Town, South Africa
Arrive in Cape Town and transfer to one of the country’s most famous hotels, set at the foot of Table Mountain.

Day 2 - Cape Town
Ascend Table Mountain via cable car to take in an inspiring panorama of the city. Proceed to the colorful and distinctive Bo-Kaap neighborhood for a walking tour. After lunch, discover the Castle of Good Hope, built by the Dutch East India Company. Learn its colonial history, and then continue to the District Six Museum, which chronicles Cape Town’s apartheid past in a poignant yet ultimately uplifting way. Receive an overview of key historical role players, including Nelson Mandela. Tonight, savor a relaxing welcome dinner.

Day 3 - Cape Town
Discover Cape Point, the scenic promontory at the southwestern tip of the continent. Journey past the “bikini beaches” at the base of the towering Twelve Apostles Mountain Range, along Hout Bay with its bustling fishing harbor and over the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive. Explore the stunning Cape Peninsula and Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to rare bontebok and chacma baboon. Ride the “Flying Dutchman” funicular to the great pinnacle at blustery Cape Point, which presides over treacherous reefs and sandy beaches. At Boulders Beach, visit its colony of endangered African penguin; accustomed to humans, they provide endless photo opportunities. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure, perhaps exploring the city’s harbor front or dining in one of Cape Town’s world-class restaurants.

Day 4 - Riding the Rovos Rail
Today, take in the richness of the Constantia Winelands, nestled below Table Mountain, starting with a visit to Constantia Glen for a tour of their cellar guided by the winemaker. Enjoy a wine tasting followed by a farm-to-table lunch. Afterward, recapture the romance of a bygone era as you board the wood-paneled coaches of the luxurious Rovos Rail. Depart Cape Town Station as you settle into your suite. Wind through mountains, rolling green hills of the Cape Winelands as the sun sets, and sip South African vintages as the stunning scenery scrolls by.

Day 5 - Riding the Rovos Rail
This morning, stop for a charming look at Matjiesfontein, an authentically preserved Victorian village. Roll on to the Great Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an inland sea, observing its arid beauty.

Day 6 - Riding the Rovos Rail
Arrive in Kimberley to tour the Diamond Mine Museum and view one of the world’s largest hand-dug excavation sites. Proceed into the grasslands of gold-rich Highveld, marveling at the changing landscapes.

Day 7 - Johannesburg
After breakfast, arrive at Pretoria Station, where you bid farewell to Rovos Rail. Travel to Soweto, a township just southwest of Johannesburg, for a driving tour that takes in key highlights, such as Vilikazi Street — the only street in the world that has been home to two Nobel prize winners, Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu — and the Hector Peterson Museum. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to your hotel in the suburbs of Johannesburg for an evening at leisure, resting or enjoying the amenities of your accommodations.

Day 8 - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Fly to Victoria Falls, where you transfer to your luxury hotel set on the banks of the Zambezi River, very near Victoria Falls. This evening, before dinner, enjoy hearing from a special guest speaker who shares tales of celebrated Scottish explorer and missionary David Livingstone on an A&K-exclusive experience.

Day 9 - Chobe National Park, Botswana
Set out on a guided walking tour of breathtaking Victoria Falls, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Afterward, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities. Learn About Traditional Zimbabwean Cuisine and enjoy a cooking demonstration at a local restaurant. Visit a Rural Village for an interactive experience that offers insight into Zimbabwean cultural traditions. Privately Bike the Area, cycling the town of Victoria Falls and stopping at scenic viewpoints along the way. Later, drive to your safari lodge, the only one located inside Botswana’s world-renowned Chobe National Park, and settle into your spacious, river-facing accommodations. This afternoon, set out on a Chobe River safari, watching as elephant line the water’s edge, hippo congregate in lagoons and predators come down to quench their thirst. Return to the lodge for dinner.

Day 10 - Chobe National Park
Today, embark on morning and afternoon game drives, starting with an early morning safari, arriving ahead of most visitors, thanks to your lodge’s ideal location, to see predators at their most active. Explore along the Chobe River as your experienced guide interprets the bush signs and tracks in search of the resident wildlife. Watch for elephant, huge herds of buffalo and plenty of predators such as lion, wild dog and even leopard.

Day 11 - Okavango Delta
Fly to the Okavango Delta via Kasane Airport. Arrive at your amazing Sanctuary Chief ’s Camp in the Mombo Concession of the vast Moremi Game Reserve. Often called the “Predator Capital of the World,” this reserve is home to only a handful of camps, which makes for a unique and highly prized game-viewing experience, free of crowds. Observe how the lush delta draws remarkable birds and wildlife, including the Big Five, on a late-afternoon game drive capped by a refreshing Scenic Sundowner.

Day 12 - Okavango Delta
Rise early for a game drive on the reserve, where the game viewing is magnificent. Activities include a seasonal opportunity to Ride Like a Local, gliding on the delta in a mokoro (dugout canoe), as well as a Chef’s Table experience offering you a taste of traditional local cuisine. Later, set out on another safari with your expert guide, whose well-honed tracking skills may lead you off the beaten trail for an up-close look at a cheetah with a fresh kill, a glimpse of a leopard emerging from dense foliage or an encounter with a rhino grazing on lush Okavango grasses. Tonight, gather for a special farewell dinner.

Day 13 - Johannesburg, South Africa
Fly to Johannesburg via Maun, where you connect with your international flight home. Enjoy access to the Premier Lounge before your departure, compliments of A&K.