The Connoisseur's Collection

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The Connoisseur's Collection



Tour Description:

From the World Heritage treasures of the “Fairest Cape” and Victoria Falls to the unmatched wildlife viewing in the Okavango Delta and the exclusive Singita Sabi Sand, this collection of adventures delivers the ultimate connoisseur’s safari experience.  How Your Trip Matters While delivering the ultimate collection of exclusive experiences across South Africa, Botswana and Victoria Falls, discover cultural and food experiences in community-run luxury lodges and camps. Highlights Explore the intriguing world of the Okavango Delta, a World Heritage Site. Fly over unreachable, wilderness regions on a scenic helicopter flight. Discover the heart of Zambia on a community walk through the villages, and meet the people who call the riverbanks and villages home. Experience personal butler service and exceptional guiding by Singita's accomplished game rangers - ensuring that you travel in style and comfort every step of the way. Enjoy a personal driver and their unique local perspective as they take you to see the best of Cape Town's coastal wonders and Winelands.   MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences are conscious travel experiences chosen with great care based on the positive social or environmental impact they have both on their communities, and on those who experience them: our guests. You can identify these experiences across our trips by locating the MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience seal.

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Dates & Pricing

Thursday 01 Aug 24 — Saturday 31 Aug 24Starting at $38,195 Get a Quote


ITINERARY

Mozambique Island Getaway - Azura Benguerra Island
Day 1. Arrive Cape Town, South Africa Upon arriving in Cape Town, South Africa’s “Mother City,” you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your luxurious hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The rest of the day is at your leisure to begin exploring one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Cape Grace 1

Mozambique Island Getaway - Azura Benguerra Island
Day 2. Cape Town Meet your personal driver and guide for the next two days and embark on a day of discovering the pristine coastline and quaint towns of “The Fairest Cape” exploring the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and the coast's natural wonders. (BL) Cape Grace 2

Mozambique Island Getaway - Azura Benguerra Island
Day 3. Cape Town Venture into the beautiful Franschhoek winelands, where spectacular vineyards cover the valley floor and mountain slopes. Discover wine farms and estates, each with their own story to tell. Stroll through the picturesque little village and enjoy lunch on a nearby wine farm surrounded by old oak trees. (BL) Cape Grace 3

Mozambique Island Getaway - Azura Benguerra Island
Day 4. Cape Town Shop, explore or relax at your own leisure today. Don’t miss a ride on the cable car to the top of iconic Table Mountain for sweeping city and ocean views. Browse the bustling Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and explore the colorful Malay Quarter. (B) Cape Grace 4

Mozambique Island Getaway - Azura Benguerra Island
Day 5. Cape Town / Singita Sabi Sand Take flight for a thrilling safari in the private Singita Sabi Sand. After you settle in to your lodge, meet your ranger for your first game drive and begin tracking and learning about the distinct behaviors of the Big Five, as well as the wealth of wildlife that awaits. (BLD) Singita Boulders Lodge 5

Mozambique Island Getaway - Azura Benguerra Island
Day 6. Singita Sabi Sand Rise early when the animals are most lively for this morning’s game drive. Be alert to capture panoramic shots of the abundance of wildlife across the reserve. Return to your camp for lunch and relax before setting out on an evening game drive. (BLD) Singita Boulders Lodge 6

Mozambique Island Getaway - Azura Benguerra Island
Day 7. Singita Sabi Sand Enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives. Perhaps join a bushwalk to learn about the plants used to make traditional medicines or visit a neighboring village to meet the people and learn more about their culture and way of life. (BLD) Singita Boulders Lodge 7

Mozambique Island Getaway - Azura Benguerra Island
Day 8. Singita Sabi Sand / Livingstone, Zambia Fly off to the serenity of the Zambezi River for a two-night stay at the stylish Royal Chundu River Lodge. Camouflaged along the river banks, the lodge radiates seclusion and tranquility. Cruise down one of Africa’s grandest rivers, and enjoy the beauty of the mighty Zambezi at sunset picnic along the banks of the river. (BLD) Royal Chundu River Lodge 8

Mozambique Island Getaway - Azura Benguerra Island
Day 9. Livingstone There is no set pattern to your days. Explore the wonders of Victoria Falls or take a thrilling bushwalk. Between activities take the time to savor the distinctly Zambian dishes. Nutritional labels and pie charts show how your stay benefits the local community. (BLD) For a different food experience, travel by boat to the fishing centric Mulaka village for a tour led by the mothers of Mushekwa or time your visit just right to go on a Parrotfish Run. Royal Chundu River Lodge 9

Mozambique Island Getaway - Azura Benguerra Island
Day 10. Livingstone / Okavango Delta, Botswana Incredible experiences await as you fly off to your next destination — the pristine wildlife oasis of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. You’ll be treated to the ultimate safari experience at your intimate camp, boasting plenty of game viewing and birding opportunities all year round. (BLD) Vumbura Plains 10

Mozambique Island Getaway - Azura Benguerra Island
Day 11. Okavango Delta Experience incredible aerial views as you fly over the Delta’s unreachable, wilderness regions on a scenic helicopter flight. Bring your binoculars to zoom in on the secret hippo and elephant channels, only visible from the air. (BLD) Vumbura Plains 11

Mozambique Island Getaway - Azura Benguerra Island
Day 12. Okavango Delta As dawn breaks and the animals begin to stir join your ranger to explore the grasslands surrounding your camp. After the day cools down, venture out again to look for endangered wild dogs lazing with their pack, and leopards, cheetahs and African wildcats prowling the shadows. (BLD) During afternoon tea, meet the weavers of Vumbura Plains who share stories about their favorite patterns while making their baskets, bringing a whole new meaning to the creations on the walls of the lodge and in the shop. Vumbura Plains 12

Mozambique Island Getaway - Azura Benguerra Island
Day 13. Okavango Delta / Johannesburg / Depart Wrap up your ultimate safari as you fly to Johannesburg airport for your onward arrangements. (B) 13