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Upon arrival into Kilimanjaro, after clearing immigration formalities an d baggage collection proceed through customs to the exit. Here you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative and transferred by a private vehicle to Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge, where you will stay for one night.
Location:
LocationArusha
Accommodation:
Accommodation Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for the scheduled charter flight to Lake Manyara Airstrip. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and beyond to The Highlands Camp, where you will stay for three nights.
The Highlands Camp is set in a perfectly private location at the edge of the mountain forest that hugs the Olmoti Volcano, 40 kilometers to the north of the famous Ngorongoro Crater. The highest-altitude property within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), the camp has heart-stopping views spanning east and west: take in both sunset and sunrise framed by the Gol Mountains in the northwest, Empakaai Crater in the east and the Olmoti Crater rim to the south
Location:
LocationNgorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Accommodation The Highlands
Type:
Accommodation Type Luxury Tented Camp
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (excl Spirits)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, descend into the crater for full day game viewing with picnic lunch.
Here you can see a spectacular concentration of wildlife, including the big five. Drive across the dense forest and near the soda lake and enjoy viewing a variety of bird life. Ascend to the lodge from the 2,000 ft. deep crater. This magnificent natural amphitheater is said to have the largest concentration of animals in all of Africa, including a high density of lions and thousands of flamingos. The ever-changing mood of this great amphitheater will hold your attention every second. Formed by the collapsed cone of a Great Rift Valley volcano some three million years ago, the Ngorongoro Crater is a spectacular natural sanctuary to more than 30,000 animals. More than 350 species of birds have been recorded. Its steep, unbroken rim plunges 2,000 feet to a 102 square mile floor. It is known as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Its vastness and beauty are truly overwhelming. Many scientists suggest that before its eruption, this volcano was larger than Mt. Kilimanjaro. The crater contains a variety of ecosystems and an astounding concentration of birds and animals. Encounter massive herds of zebra, wildebeest, and gazelles. This area affords an opportunity to spot the Big Five, which includes African elephant, leopard, the black-mane lion, buffalo, and the rare black rhinoceros.
Location:
LocationNgorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Accommodation The Highlands
Type:
Accommodation Type Luxury Tented Camp
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (excl Spirits)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Half day Empakai Crater Hike
Depart after breakfast (8:00 am). The stunning but relatively unknown Empakaai Crater lies some 40km north-east of it’s famous neighbor, the Ngorongoro Crater. From The Highlands camp, the drive to the crater takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes through the beautiful Bulbul Depression and offers the chance to see a variety of animals. Upon arrival at Empakaai, guests will be treated to splendid views of the Empakaai Crater as well as a glimpse of the Oldoinyo Lengai, Tanzania’s most active volcano. Here guests will join an Ngorongoro Conservation Area ranger and begin the 30-45 minute descent into the crater through thick, mountainous forest. Once on the crater floor, the lake offers superb birding and the chance to see the famous flamingos. The walk back to the vehicle on the crater rim will take around 1 hour and 30 minutes, with the chance to see big game (buffalo, hyena and elephant).
Location:
LocationNgorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Accommodation The Highlands
Type:
Accommodation Type Luxury Tented Camp
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (excl Spirits)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
After breakfast, you will be transferred by road to Lake Manyara Airstrip for the scheduled charter flight to Northern Serengeti. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Sayari Camp, where you will stay for three nights.
Time permitting enjoy lunch and an afternoon activity.
Sayari is based in the north of Serengeti National Park, with a prime location to witness thousands of wildebeest crash across the Mara River as part of their Great Migration. Overlooking the golden plains, 15 bright and spacious suites have walk-in showers, al fresco tubs and verandas on which you can laze away the afternoon with a book. Sayari’s rim-flow pool is set between natural rock formations for guests to cool off in while watching elephants or zebras ambling past camp. After a dip, treat yourself to a calming massage before an afternoon game drive and sundowners around the campfire.
Location:
LocationNorthern Serengeti
Accommodation:
Accommodation Sayari
Type:
Accommodation Type Safari Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (excl Spirits)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Enjoy two full days of game viewing activities at Sayari Camp.
Days at Sayari Camp revolve around exploring one of Africa’s last great wilderness areas. Whether you are looking for adventure and excitement or quiet contemplation and rest, Sayari – far off the tourist beat – has it all in abundance.
Game drives: Our expert field guides offer daily game excursions in modern vehicles to get you up close and personal to the myriad wildlife species that call this wilderness home. While we do have closed vehicles, for the best experience we strongly recommend our open game-viewing vehicles. All vehicles have power points where you can recharge your devices, and are fitted with fridges to keep your drinks deliciously frosty.
Bush walks: Discover the Serengeti on foot: our experienced guides lead walking safaris in the bush to add an extra thrill to your African adventure.
Bush breakfasts, picnics, & star-lit dinners: For a day of uninterrupted game viewing, take a packed breakfast or lunch with you on a game drive and enjoy it in the shade of the trees along the river. Private dinners can be arranged in camp, for an unforgettable dining experience under the African night sky.
Cultural & community visits: Visit nearby Merenga village to learn about the Kuria tribe, their culture, traditions and way of life. You can also stop off at the community vegetable gardens, mentored and sponsored by Asilia, to collect fresh produce for your evening meal.
R&R: If time allows, you may want to skip some of the game excursions. Spend the morning in camp getting reacquainted with a good book or sun yourself beside the rim-flow pool. In the afternoon, indulge in a spa treatment from our expert therapists or savor a leisurely lunch as you scan the horizon for signs of the resident game.
Location:
LocationNorthern Serengeti
Accommodation:
Accommodation Sayari
Type:
Accommodation Type Safari Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (excl Spirits)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
After a morning game drive (time permitting) and breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for the scheduled charter flight to Kilimanjaro Airport to connect with a scheduled charter flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel where you will stay for one night.
Location:
LocationNairobi
Accommodation:
Accommodation Hemingways Nairobi
Type:
Accommodation Type Boutique Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast you will be transferred to Nairobi Airport for the scheduled flight to Victoria Falls. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Victoria Falls River Lodge where you will stay for two nights. Time permitting, enjoy lunch and an afternoon activity.
Victoria Falls River Lodge is the first private game lodge to be built in the Zambezi National Park. Situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, the Zambezi Crescent Collection’s pioneer lodge is so close to the famous Victoria Falls that one can see the spray in the distance. Luxurious thatched tents constructed of canvas, glass and timber. Each suite extends out onto a private deck with its own plunge pool and boasts uninterrupted views of the Zambezi River and natural bush.
Location:
LocationVictoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Accommodation Victoria Falls River Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Enjoy a full day of activities at Victoria Falls River Lodge. You have a choice of two scheduled activities.
MORNING GAME DRIVE:
For the ultimate Victoria Falls safari experience, head out in a game-viewer to explore the 150,000 acres that make up the Zambezi National Park. Armed with hot beverages and a delicious supply of traditionally baked ‘rusks’, be the first to catch the ‘bush telegraphs’ early broadcast of the previous night’s events.
AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE:
Alternatively, track a magnificent elephant herd as they move silently through the bush or admire stately giraffe as they effortlessly weave their way through spikey acacia thicket – stopping to enjoy the phenomenal sunset with sun-downers and a variety of scrumptious snacks – before returning to camp for dinner.
JUNIOR DISCOVERERS DRIVE:
Junior Discoverer Game Drives are available to children aged 4 – 7 who are accompanied by at least one parent. Junior Discoverers Drives times are seasonal and in consultation with management and take place outside standard Game Drive times. Families wishing to take children aged 4 – 7 years on a Game Drive during standard early morning / late afternoon Game Drive times (i.e. not Junior Discoverers Drive) will require a sole use game viewer. No children under the age of 4 permitted on game drives.
SUNRISE ZAMBEZI RIVER CRUISE
Watch – from the comfort of Victoria Falls River Lodge’s private river cruiser – as the world awakes and the sun’s first rays skip and dance across the shimmering surface of the mighty Zambezi. A truly revitalizing way to start any day!
SUNSET ZAMBEZI RIVER CRUISE
For the not-so-early-birds: sit back and let the gentle ebb and flow of the Zambezi lull and relax you. Join in on Mother Nature’s Happiest Hour by sipping on a sun-downer in whilst viewing her creatures, big and small, coming to the water’s edge to lap at its liquid life under molten skies.
GUIDED TOUR OF VICTORIA FALLS
Take a tour of Victoria Falls with experienced guides. A visit to the iconic Victoria Falls is a truly awe-inspiring experience. Reaching its apex in around May of each year, it remains a magnificent sight all year round. Nothing can quite prepare visitors for the shear splendor of the breath-taking spectacle which is one of Africa’s most famous landmarks. There is not much that can compare to the heady fragrance of drenched earth and sun-kissed Rainforest foliage; the intense power of the wall of water – its deafening rumble coursing through your veins – or letting the cooling and constant spray of “the Smoke that Thunders” saturate the senses…
Join your passionate and knowledgeable guide on an unforgettable tour of Victoria Falls. This excursion is included in the Victoria Falls River Lodge accommodation rate when forming a part of the optional trip into the town of Victoria Falls which is offered to in-house guests daily. Guests thus need only settle for the National Park fees upon entry into the Rainforest. En route, guests are often also be taken past the ‘Big Tree’ where they may stop and take photos.
With intimate knowledge of the local fauna and flora and other points of historical interest, coupled with advice on the best viewing spots (and an extra pair of hands to help get that ‘full’ family photo!), our guides will happily assist wherever possible to help ensure that the memories created at this World Heritage Site will last a lifetime.
Location:
LocationVictoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Accommodation Victoria Falls River Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
After a morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast, you will be transferred to Victoria Falls Airport for the scheduled charter flight to Kasane Airport to connect with the scheduled charter flight to the Okavango Delta. Upon arrival you will be met by a camp representative and transferred to Qorokwe Camp where you will stay for three nights. Time permitting, enjoy lunch and an afternoon activity.
The exclusive Qorokwe Concession encompasses over 26 000 hectares (over 64 000 acres) in a high-density game area of the south-eastern Okavango, bordering the renowned Moremi Game Reserve. Exploring Qorokwe reveals a world of diverse Delta habitats supporting a wealth of wildlife .
Location:
LocationOkavango Delta
Accommodation:
Accommodation Wilderness Qorokwe
Type:
Accommodation Type Luxury Tented Camp
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Enjoy two full days of game viewing activities at Qorokwe Camp.
The name Qorokwe means “the place where the buffalo broke through the bush into the water” and is evocative of the high-density game area in which it is situated. Qorokwe in the south-eastern Okavango reveals diverse habitats supporting a wealth of wildlife, earning the area’s well-deserved reputation as a top Botswana safari destination.
The Qorokwe Concession comprises various biomes, from scattered acacia woodland with herds of giraffe, zebra and various plains game to pristine floodplains, home to curious red lechwe and mud-encrusted buffalo bulls. Besides the local 15-member lion pride, elephant are a feature of this classic Okavango Delta setting. Game drives
Location:
LocationOkavango Delta
Accommodation:
Accommodation Wilderness Qorokwe
Type:
Accommodation Type Luxury Tented Camp
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Location:
LocationOkavango Delta
Accommodation:
Accommodation Wilderness Qorokwe
Type:
Accommodation Type Luxury Tented Camp
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Drinks (excl Premium Brands)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
After the morning activity (time permitting) and breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for the scheduled charter flight to Maun, to connect with the flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Location:
LocationCape Town
Accommodation:
Accommodation Dock House Boutique Hotel
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
You will be collected from your hotel by your private Alluring Africa driver/guide for Full day City Tour including Table Mountain & Kirstenbosch Gardens.
On seeing Cape Town for the first time in 1580, the great explorer, Sir Francis Drake, wrote that, “this Cape is the most-stately thing and the fairest cape we saw in the whole circumference of the Earth.” Hundreds of years later, the sites, sounds and tastes of Cape Town continue to mesmerize and enchant those fortunate enough to visit its shores.
This tour is designed to give you a taste of the rich cultural heritage of the Cape while enjoying the most expansive views of the City. The day commences with a trip by cable car to the peak of Table Mountain, one of the new 7 wonders of nature- where you can explore the unique fauna and flora while soaking in the breathtaking views of the Cape Peninsula below.
After making your way down by Cable Car, enjoy an informative drive around our vibrant City. Highlights include the National Parliament, Castle of Good Hope and the City Hall where Nelson Mandela gave his inaugural speech upon his release from prison in 1990.
Our next stop is District Six – an area that was once home to thousands of colored people and described as the “Soul of Cape Town”. Today, this almost barren land serves as a testament to the devastating effect of Apartheid and its forced removals. Our guides will bring District Six alive again with stories of this vibrant community and the struggles faced by their offspring today in trying to reclaim this land.
We then take a trip through the most iconic neighborhood in Cape Town- the Bo-Kaap (Malay/slave Quarter). With its colorful houses and cobble-stone roads, there is no better place to take Instagram-worthy pics. By now you may be feeling peckish – our guides will show you where to purchase the most authentic Cape Malay delicacies- from samosas to koeksisters, everything in the Bo Kaap is made
the traditional way- delicious! Your Guide will then accompany you to the vibrant Greenmarket Square fleamarket – famous for its traditional curious and gifts.
From the city center we proceed to Kirstenbosch botanical gardens – one of the greatest Botanical gardens in the world. Here you can enjoy a picnic lunch or a sit-down meal (own account) in this tranquil garden setting before exploring the garden either at your leisure or via a guided tour by foot/golf cart. The 528-hectare garden is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which has more than 7000 species of plants – this is mother nature in all her glory.
Location:
LocationCape Town
Accommodation:
Accommodation Dock House Boutique Hotel
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast you will be collected from your hotel by your Guide for a Private Full day Cape Peninsula Tour.
This awe-inspiring journey to the towering headland known as Cape Point passes magnificent beaches, breathtaking views, historic and picturesque coastal villages along the way. The Cape Peninsula is one of the world’s most scenic areas and stretches from the city center to Cape Point.
Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard via Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay, stopping at a Llandudno look-out point before entering Hout Bay, a quaint village and fishing harbor with magnificent mountain views and beach. Continue along Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most breathtaking coastal drives, to Cape Point, perceived to be the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The Good Hope Nature Reserve has magnificent fynbos vegetation, birdlife, endemic antelope species and zebra, historic lighthouses and shipwrecks.
After lunch at a nearby restaurant (own account), head to historic Simon’s Town – a village with charming Victorian architecture, a naval base and a large penguin colony at the beautiful Boulders Beach. The Boulders Penguin Colony is home to a growing colony of the vulnerable African Penguin. Wooden walkways allow visitors to view the penguins in their natural habitat and wander through the information center.
Then it’s time to meander back towards Cape Town via the scenic Boyes Drive overlooking the False Bay coastline or via the winding Ou Kaapse Weg mountain pass.
Location:
LocationCape Town
Accommodation:
Accommodation Dock House Boutique Hotel
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be collected from your hotel by your Guide for a Private Full day tour of the Cape Winelands.
This delightful drive winds its way to the heart of the Cape Winelands, through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. Head to the highway as you travel to the heart of South Africa’s wine industry, Stellenbosch; boasting great beauty and culture that is steeped in South African history. Walk down the quaint avenues in the shade of giant oak trees and beautifully preserved historic buildings. With the sheer vastness of wine estates on offer, one is truly spoiled for choice. Enjoy your first tasting of the day at the Waterford Estate for a chocolate & wine pairing.
Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to the town of Franschhoek, historically dating back to the 17th century when the French Huguenots arrived. Billed as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, this charming town, in a most picturesque valley, retains a French Huguenot style. We typically stop at Lunch Le Petit Ferme Restaurant (own account) soaking up their magnificent scenery. Post lunch you will have time to stroll the main road visiting its quaint boutiques.
Enjoy another wine tasting en route before returning to the bustle of city life after an enthralling day in the countryside.
Location:
LocationCape Town
Accommodation:
Accommodation Dock House Boutique Hotel
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Location:
LocationCape Town
Accommodation:
Accommodation Dock House Boutique Hotel
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
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