ITINERARY
Day 1 - JOHANNESBURG
Arrive in Johannesburg for your private transfer to The Westcliff hotel for one night. 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.
Day 2 - JOHANNESBURG / LIVINGSTONE
Today the African adventure begins as you fly to Livingstone (business class) and arrive by private luxury raod transfer to the luxurious Royal Livingstone Hotel, adjacent to the magnificent Victoria Falls. The hotel is situated on the Zambia side of the Falls, only footsteps from the Zambezi River and the rooms and suites offer a tranquil retreat from the unconstrained beauty of their surroundings. Enjoy a walking tour of the Falls and Zambesi Sundowner cruise during your stay.
Days 3, 4 & 5 - LIVINGSTONE / SAVUTE ELEPHANT CAMP
This morning, you will be transferred by shared light aircraft to the Savute region of the Chobe National Park, an area renowned for its high concentration of Elephant and dramatic eco system. During your three night stay at the Savute Elephant Camp you will see amazing sightings of lion, under the skilled direction of an expert guide. You will also have the luxury of watching elephants drink from the waterhole while sitting on the deck of your tent, enjoying your favourite drink. During your stay at Savute, enjoy a private dinner on your tent deck.
Days 6, 7 & 8 - MOREMI WILDLIFE RESERVE
After brunch depart for Khwai. Witness the daily procession of big game that roams the Khwai floodplains, in front of the camp. Daily activities at Khwai include day and night game drives in open-sided 4X4 vehicles and walking safaris along the river. Other facilities to make your stay as comfortable as possible include a large swimming pool, and a discreet gymnasium. During your stay, you can also enjoy a full day boat excursions to Xaxanaka Lagoon and Island with a picnic lunch. Khwai River Lodge also has its own “Naturally Wild” Spa treatment centre where you can unwind with relaxing massages.
Days 9, 10 & 11 - OKAVANGO DELTA
Continue on a short flight to the renowned Okavango Delta and Eagle Island Camp. Enjoy three nights at the camp among the prolific birdlife of the island and surrounding Delta. Spend time exploring the local islands by mokoro traditional canoe (water levels permitting) and on foot, for an unforgettable safari experience. During your stay at Eagle Island, you will also be treated to a spectacular scenic helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta!!
Days 12, 13 & 14 - OKAVANGO DELTA / CAPE TOWN
Depart camp after a morning activity for your scheduled flight to Cape Town. Private transfer to the famed Mount Nelson hotel, your home in the "Mother City" for 3 nights. The Mount Nelson Hotel is located at the foot of Table Mountain offering easy access to the city, spectacular beaches and a wide selection of top restaurants. The area offers magnificent scenery at every turn. The area can either be explored by private, escorted sightseeing tours or at your own pace with a rental car. A full day Cape Winelands and half day Cape Town City Tour including a visit of Table Mountain are included in your stay.
Day 15
Private transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your departure flight.
Package includes:
* Private return airport/hotel transfers in Livingstone, Cape Town and Johannesburg
* Helicopter experience at Eagle Island Camp.
* One night at The Westcliff Hotel in a Luxury Room on a bed & breakfast basis
* One night at the Royal Livingstone Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis
* Nine nights at Orient-Express Safaris (3 nights at each camp) including all meals, drinks (except
premium brands), game viewing activities, laundry, national park fees, emergency medical
evacuation insurance, shared light aircraft inter-camp flights, spectacular helicopter game
viewing safari at Eagle Island Camp
* All drinks are included with the exception of French Champagne
* A private dinner on your tent deck at Savute Elephant Camp
* Three nights at the Mount Nelson Hotel in a Luxury Room on a bed & breakfast basis inclusive of
a complimentary spa treatment in the brand new Librisa spa.
* Scheduled air flights from Johannesburg to Livingstone (business class) and Maun to
Johannesburg (economy class) and Johannesburg to Cape Town (business class), subject to
availability.
* Half day Cape Town city tour including Table Mountain
* Full day tour of the Cape Winelands
Package excludes:
* Communication costs such as phone calls and faxes
* Items of a purely personal nature
* Anything not specifically mentioned
* Excess baggage charges
* Inoculations
* Personal Insurance
* Gratuities
* All visa and passport related costs
* All flights not specifically mentioned
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
2008 Package prices:
2 January - 31 March 2008: US$ 11692 per person sharing
1–31 April 2008: US$ 10890 per person sharing
1 May – 30 June 2008: US$ 12330 per person sharing
1 July – 30 September 2008: US$ 15084 per person sharing
1 October - 31 October 2008: US$ 16020 per person sharing
1 November - 21 December 2008: US$ 12600 per person sharing
2 January – 31 March 2009: US$ 13146 per person sharing
Prices quoted above are per person sharing and based on double occupancy. Any sightseeing is an additional cost. Prices are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations and airfare increases and conditions apply. Extension rates can be requested along with regional flights. Single supplement available on request.
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Botswana
Zambia
South Africa
Wildlife Viewing
National Parks
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