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Upon arrival to Cape Town at 3:50 PM, you will be met airside by a Menzies Aviation representative, assisted through immigration formalities, to collect your baggage and proceed to the exit. Here you will be met by a Wilderness Private Journeys representative and transferred to The Cape Grace Hotel where you will stay for three nights.
Situated on a private quay between Cape Town’s bustling V&A Waterfront and the tranquil yacht marina, there is no better position from where to soak in the natural beauty of our Mother City and the very essence of Cape Town living at its best.
Location:
LocationCape Town
Accommodation:
Accommodation Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
At 9:00 am you will be collected from your hotel by a Wilderness Private Journeys guide, and taken on a Private Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour. Travel along the Atlantic seaboard passing Sea Point, Bantry Bay and Clifton. Bakoven and Llandudno, with their ghostly shipwrecks, are also fantastic sights on the way to the fishing village of Hout Bay, where you will board a boat to view the Cape Fur Seal colony on Duiker Island (weather permitting).
From here your guide will navigate the 114 curves of 2,000 ft high Chapman’s Peak Drive. We then explore the Cape of Good Hope section of the Table Mountain National Park, home to fabulous birds and very special fauna, such as Cape mountain zebra, bontebok and the charismatic Cape baboon. Climb (or ride the world’s first environmentally friendly funicular) to the famous Cape Point Lighthouse to capture the magical vistas of False Bay.
After lunch, visit Boulders Beach to see the penguins, and then head home through the naval village of Simonstown and over scenic Boyes Drive, taking in the views of the fishing harbor at Kalk Bay and the seaside havens of St James and Muizenberg. To round off your day you can take a stroll through Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens on the slopes of Table Mountain before returning to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Location:
LocationCape Town
Accommodation:
Accommodation Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
At 9:00 am you will be collected from your hotel by a Wilderness Private Journeys guide for a Private Full Day Cape Winelands Tour. Depart the city for the Winelands in the nearby Boland Mountains for a leisurely exploration of historic towns, liquid delights, gastronomic wonders and home-grown hospitality.
Wine estates visited will vary according to client preferences, but the tour generally includes the region’s major wine producing areas of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek, and there are chances aplenty en route for tastings of world-renowned reds and whites, as well as Cap Classiques – South Africa’s answer to “Champagne”. Lunch at one of the many classic, award-winning restaurants in the area.
Natural and historic heritage abounds in this area and your tour may take in sights like the Afrikaans Language Monument with its panoramic Boland views. Idyllic Franschhoek, nestled in a valley settled by French Huguenots in 1688, is a delight for both antique lovers and gastronomes alike. Stellenbosch, South Africa’s second-oldest town, provides another glimpse of classic 17th-century Cape style, with a chance to browse quaint Dorp Street and the many museums, galleries and shops of this lovely university town.
Location:
LocationCape Town
Accommodation:
Accommodation Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
At 8:00 am you will be collected from your hotel by a Wilderness Private Journeys guide, and transferred to Cape Town Station, Platform 23, to board the Rovos Rail for the two-night journey to Pretoria.
Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a bygone era as you step aboard the reconditioned wood-panelled coaches and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury. The train departs at 11:00 AM. Guests may freshen up in their suites before joining fellow travellers in the lounge car or observation car at the rear of the train. At 1:00 PM lunch is served in the dining cars. By 3:00 PM, the train reaches Worcester in the Hex River Valley before climbing ±750m up the face of the escarpment. By about 3:30 PM, the train arrives at the first of four tunnels on the pass. The third tunnel is 13.5 kilometres long so guests are to
be careful when walking through the train and may wish to turn on necessary lights.
At 4:30 PM, tea is served in the lounge car and observation car at the rear of the train. At 5:45 PM, you can disembark at Matjiesfontein, a bygone era long forgotten, which 100 years later remains a perfectly preserved Victorian railway village and a National Monument. Of special interest is the museum on the platform and a collection of historic cars and railway carriages to the right of the Lord Milner Hotel. At 7:00 PM depart Matjiesfontein. Continue overnight through the Karoo. Occupying an epic area of 40, 000 square kilometres, the Great Karoo sweeps through South Africa with spectacular semi-desert vegetation and a fascinating history. Once an enormous inland sea, the region as it is now is the result of millions of years of ground-down volcanic matter which was deposited as silt upon the seabed and forms what geologists call the Karoo System.
Dinner is served at 7:30 PM in the dining cars en route to Kimberley. Overnight on board.
General make-up of the train Locomotive, generator car, staff car, guest sleepers, a non-smoking lounge car (26 guests), two non-smoking 42-seat dining cars (if required, plenty of space for the maximum of 72 guests carried), kitchen car, guest sleepers, smoking lounge and Observation Car (32 guests) at the tail.
Cuisine Meals are served in one sitting only in the charming Victorian atmosphere of the dining cars and are complemented by a selection of fine South African wines. An enthusiastic team of chefs is responsible for overseeing the very important task of ensuring guests’ every need is catered for. There’s an accent on fresh local ingredients and traditional dishes such as game are a specialty.
Dress For days on the train dress is smart casual. Evening attire is more formal – for the gentlemen a jacket and tie is a minimum requirement while for ladies we suggest cocktail/evening dresses or suits. Please include warm clothing for cold mornings and evenings.
Mobile Devices and Internet In maintaining the spirit of travel of a bygone era, there are no radios or television sets on board. The use of mobile phones, laptops and essentially anything that has the ability to disturb other passengers is confined to the privacy of your suites.
Smoking is only allowed in the privacy of your suite and in the Club Lounge.
Accommodation:
Accommodation Rovos Rail
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00 AM as you travel through the Klein Karoo. As the smaller and more southerly sibling of the Great Karoo, the Klein Karoo or Little Karoo is a fertile valley bordered by the Swartberg, Langeberg and Outenique mountains. Though at first glance the area appears arid, dry and bare, the Klein Karoo holds plenty of special environmental secrets that makes it a prime farming and wine making spot in South Africa.
At 1:30 PM, lunch is served in the dining cars. At 2:30 PM, arrive into Kimberley, and disembark for a tour of the city, Diamond Mine Museum and the Big Hole. Just 150 years ago, the site of [Kimberley’s Big Hole diamond mine was nothing more than an everyday, flat-topped hill. Today, the famed site owns the title of largest man-made excavation in the world and features a colossal 214-meter hole from which over 2722 kilograms of diamonds have been extracted. At its peak during the late 1800’s, the Big Hole was the biggest diamond mining location in South Africa and there are currently efforts to register the Big Hole as a world heritage site due to its cultural and historic significance.
Depart Kimberley at 4:00 PM. Ten minutes after leaving Kimberley, a shallow lake appears on the left-hand side of the train where, on most occasions, there are spectacular flocks of Lesser Flamingos (approximately 23 000). Tea is served in the lounge car and observation car at the rear of the train at 4:30 PM, and at 7:30 PM dinner is served in the dining cars en route to Klerksdorp. Overnight on board.
Accommodation:
Accommodation Rovos Rail
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Breakfast is served in the dining cars until 10:00 AM. Travel northeast through the goldfields of the Witwatersrand. The train arrives at journey’s end at Rovos Rail Station, Pretoria. Upon arrival to Pretoria, after disembarking the train, you will be met by a Wilro Tours & Transfers representative, and transferred to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport for the 3:30 PM flight to Kruger-Mpumalanga International Airport. Upon arrival, after collecting your baggage, proceed to the exit. Here you will be met by a Sable Tours & Transfers representative, and transferred by road to the Mala Mala Game Reserve where you will stay at Rattray’s on Mala Mala for three nights.
Tucked away in a forest of green, on the banks of the world renowned Sand River, lies a special place. Rattray’s on MalaMala offers an intimate glimpse of an era long lost, when travelers from afar married the magic of the African bush with elegance and refinement. Combining humble opulence and romantic exclusivity with unrivalled game viewing, Rattray’s on MalaMala is the premier safari destination for those seeking to experience the wild heart of Africa.
Each luxurious freestanding and spacious Khaya (Zulu word for ‘home’) offers an atmosphere of lush seclusion and boasts spectacular views of the Sand River where wildlife of all shapes and sizes can be viewed whilst taking a dip in the private plunge pool, cooling off in the outdoor shower or enjoying a massage on the deck. The camp offers, amongst other things, a gym, an infinity swimming pool, a steam room and a massage service. Sumptuous meals can be enjoyed in a variety of locations including in the privacy and comfort of your Khaya, or even experience a delicious bush breakfast.
Location:
LocationMalaMala Game Reserve
Accommodation:
Accommodation MalaMala Rattray’s Camp
Type:
Accommodation Type Safari Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
At Rattray’s on MalaMala, wildlife safaris are our number one priority. A maximum of only four guests per safari vehicle is allowed and a flexible operation ensures your adventures into the bush will be intimate and unforgettable. An experienced and proficient ranger will serve as a guide and host, offering a level of service second to none.
6:00 AM Meet your ranger and safari companions on the safari deck as the sun rises over the bushveld. Hot and cold beverages and a light snack are available. The early morning game drive follows.
9:30 AM Return to camp where a hearty breakfast awaits you in the air- conditioned dining room or on the expansive safari deck. For the more energetic, join the bush walk after breakfast. Alternatively relax around the pool, browse through the safari boutique, work out in the small gym or perhaps take a siesta to make up for that early morning wake-up call. Feel free to explore the camp but please do not walk beyond the camp perimeters unless accompanied by a ranger.
1:30 PM A buffet lunch is served though some prefer to sleep through after their later breakfast.
4:00 PM Meet on the expansive safari deck for hot and cold beverages and a light snack before departing on another unforgettable safari. A cooler box with the veritable sundowners are carried on the landrover and a consensus amongst your fellow safari-ites will determine whether the G & T is worth more than the leopard sighting! As darkness approaches, your ranger will scan the bush with a powerful spotlight and will point out the elusive nocturnal wildlife – a highlight of the day’s safari. As darkness settles over the bush, look out for the Milky Way and try to find the Southern Cross.
8:00 PM Return to camp allowing time for you to freshen up before meeting your friends and rangers for pre-dinner drinks in the cosy Safari Bar.
9:00 PM Dinner is served in the reed enclosed “boma” under an ancient Jackalberry tree. Alternatively, when the weather is suitable, a candlelit dinner is served on the safari deck overlooking the Sand River. While seated around a log fire under the starry African sky, enjoy the superb food and excellent wines – yet another highlight of the MalaMala experience.
Location:
LocationMalaMala Game Reserve
Accommodation:
Accommodation MalaMala Rattray’s Camp
Type:
Accommodation Type Safari Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Location:
LocationMalaMala Game Reserve
Accommodation:
Accommodation MalaMala Rattray’s Camp
Type:
Accommodation Type Safari 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 the morning game drive and breakfast, at a time to be advised by camp management, you will be transferred to the airstrip by camp vehicle, for the 9:00 am Federal Air scheduled charter flight to Kruger-Mpumalanga International Airport, to connect with the 11:35 AM flight to Livingstone, Zambia. Upon arrival, after clearing immigration and customs formalities, proceed to the exit. Here you will be met by a Wilderness Safaris Zimbabwe representative, and transferred by road to The Stanley & Livingstone in Victoria Falls, where you will stay for two nights. You will be required to clear border formalities between Zambia & Zimbabwe en route. If you do not already have your visas for Zambia & Zimbabwe, be sure to request a KAZA visa upon arrival into Zambia. This will allow you entry into both Zambia & Zimbabwe for a fee of payable in US Dollar cash.
The essence of the reinvented Stanley & Livingstone is ‘intrinsically historic’. Inspired by a contemporary take on colonial style, its character is classic – with a sense of adventure. While honouring the hotel’s rich heritage, our bold approach to its updated design plays with natural light and quirky features to create spaces that are engaging and inspiring.
At 4:00 pm you will be collected from your lodge by a Wilderness Safaris Zimbabwe representative and transferred to the Zambezi Explorer for your sunset cruise on the Zambezi River. The Zambezi Explorer Signature deck provides the ultimate cruise experience on the upper Zambezi River, you will indulge in sheer luxury whilst enjoying some of the most beautiful scenery and wildlife sightings along the river. The attentive staff will ensure that you are well looked after as you celebrate the African Sunset.
Location:
LocationVictoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Accommodation Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
At 8:10 am you will be collected from your lodge by a Wilderness Safaris Zimbabwe representative, and taken on a privately guided tour of the Falls . The words of David Livingstone, “On sights as beautiful as this, angels in their flight must have gazed,” most aptly describe the beauty of this breathtaking natural world wonder. Known to the local Kololo people as Mosi-oa-Tunya, or the “smoke that thunders”, Victoria Falls is truly a sight to be taken in. Almost two km wide and 108 m high, with an average water flow of one million liters per second, Victoria Falls is nothing short of astonishing.
At 11:00 am you will be collected from your lodge by a Wilderness Safaris Zimbabwe representative, and taken on a 13-minute helicopter flight. Experience the ‘Flight of Angels’ perspective first hand. Originally coined by David Livingstone when he first wrote about the area surrounding the Falls- “a sight so wonderful that Angels must have gazed down on it in flight”. After take off the helicopter turns out towards the magnificent Victoria Falls, our pilot will fly left and right hand circuits over the Victoria Falls in both directions giving you the best viewing, photographic and filming opportunities.
Location:
LocationVictoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Accommodation:
Accommodation Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
At 7:45 am, you will be collected from your lodge by a Wilderness Safaris Zimbabwe representative, and transferred to the Victoria Falls Airport for the Wilderness Air Botswana scheduled charter flight to Kasane Airport. Upon arrival, after clearing immigration, collect your baggage and proceed to the exit. Here you will be met by a Wilderness Air Botswana representative, and assisted onto the scheduled charter flight to the Okavango Delta where you will stay at Mombo Camp for three nights. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.
Newly rebuilt, the concept of Mombo Camp is to maintain the Mombo traditions and history stretching back nearly 30 years, as well as to celebrate our Conservation Purpose – indeed, one of our greatest conservation successes: the reintroduction of black and white rhino into the wilds of Botswana. The camp’s location – in the Mombo Concession on the northern tip of Chief’s Island within Moremi Game Reserve – is known as “the Place of Plenty” as it is considered one of the best areas for wildlife in Africa. The area boasts enormous concentrations of plains game and predators which begin virtually on Mombo’s decks, the surrounding floodplains teeming with game year-round.
Location:
LocationMombo Concession
Accommodation:
Accommodation Wilderness Mombo
Type:
Accommodation Type Safari 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 two full days of activities.
Mombo offers the very best wilderness experience, across a pristine and exclusive area, encountered in very few other places in Africa today. Viewing the high concentrations of plains game and all the predators – including the big cats – is the order of a day at Mombo. Game drives across the concession take place on open 4×4 Land Rovers, each accommodating a maximum of six or seven guests, allowing each guest a ‘window’ seat. Please note that as we are in Moremi Game Reserve, night drives are not possible at Mombo Camp. There is a hide 20 minutes from camp from which you can view and photograph animals and birds (weather permitting).
Presentations or talks on the return of the rhino to Botswana, and our pioneering role in it, are held regularly by one of our available rhino conservation experts. These talks address the current plight of the rhino and how Wilderness Safaris is helping to safeguard these mammals.
For those looking to exercise, there is a gym with an incredible view where you can sweat it up. A massage treatment is probably the best ways in which to relax and restore in the comfort of your room or private deck.
Location:
LocationMombo Concession
Accommodation:
Accommodation Wilderness Mombo
Type:
Accommodation Type Safari Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Location:
LocationMombo Concession
Accommodation:
Accommodation Wilderness Mombo
Type:
Accommodation Type Safari 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 the morning game drive and breakfast, at a time to be advised by camp management, you will be transferred to the airstrip for the Wilderness Air Botswana scheduled charter flight to Maun Airport. Upon arrival you will be met by a Wilderness Air Botswana representative, and assisted to connect with the 2:00 PM flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival, you will be met airside by a Menzies Aviation representative, assisted through immigration via the FastTrack, on to collect your baggage, and the Intercontinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport Hotel where you will stay for one night.
Providing convenience, style and all the upscale facilities you’d expect from an award-winning hotel, the InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport Hotel offers travellers a truly memorable stay. Enjoy a host of services and facilities here, such as conferencing,spa and the Quills restaurant.
Location:
LocationJohannesburg
Accommodation:
Accommodation InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
At 10:00 am, make your way to the International Departures for your 12:10 PM flight to Nairobi, where you will connect with your 10:50 PM flight to Kilimanjaro Airport, Tanzania. Upon arrival, after clearing immigration formalities, collect your baggage and proceed to the exit. Here you will be met by an Asilia Africa representative and transferred to Arusha Coffee Lodge where you will stay for one night.
Lying on the gently rolling foothills that cascade down from the ever-present Mount Meru is the bustling and vibrant town of Arusha. It is here on the outskirts of this town, hidden amongst one of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantations, that you will find Arusha Coffee Lodge. Comprising of 30 Plantation Houses that radiate out into the evergreen coffee fields, Arusha Coffee Lodge has been designed around the original landowner’s home that dates back to the early 1900’s.
Location:
LocationArusha
Accommodation:
Accommodation Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, at a time to be advised, head out with your Asilia Africa private driver/guide and a picnic lunch to Lake Manyara National Park. Located beneath the cliffs of the Manyara Escarpment, on the edge of the Rift Valley, Lake Manyara National Park offers varied ecosystems, incredible bird life, and breathtaking views. The alkaline soda of Lake Manyara is home to an incredible array of bird life that thrives on its brackish waters. Pink flamingo stoop and graze by the thousands, colorful specks against the grey minerals of the lake shore. Yellow-billed storks swoop and corkscrew on thermal winds rising up from the escarpment, and herons flap their wings against the sun-drenched sky. Elephant, buffalo, zebra and giraffe are commonly found here, although the main focus of game viewing is the park’s famed tree-climbing lions that seek cover in the cool shade of high acacia branches.
Continue to The Manor at Ngorongoro where you will stay for two nights. The Manor at Ngorongoro, with its 9 luxurious cottages (18 Suites), family cottage, and magnificent main Manor House, is one of the first safari lodges of its kind to blend East African hospitality with old-world Afro-European architecture and decor. Located adjacent to the famous Ngorongoro conservation area and within a 1500-acre Arabica coffee estate, The Manor is reminiscent of an elegant up-country farm home in the Cape Dutch-style of architecture.
Location:
LocationKaratu
Accommodation:
Accommodation Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro
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
Following an early morning breakfast, and leaving in plenty of time to capture the best views of the Crater as the mist begins to lift, your Ngorongoro Crater Tour will be certainly a day to remember.
A large, unbroken, unflooded volcanic caldera is the pride of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The crater, which formed when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed on itself some two to three million years ago is “a natural enclosure” for a very wide variety of wildlife, there is a resident population of Ngorongoro lions, as well as wildebeest, buffalo, zebra and rhino.
The Ngorongoro Crater, a large, unbroken, unflooded volcanic caldera is the pride of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The crater, which formed when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed on itself some two to three million years ago, is 610 m (2,000 ft) deep and its floor covers 260 km2 (100 sq mi). Estimates of the height of the original volcano range from fifteen to nineteen thousand feet (4500 to 5800 metres) high.
Location:
LocationKaratu
Accommodation:
Accommodation Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro
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 breakfast, at a time to be advised, you will be transferred to the Manyara Airstrip for 11:30 AM charter flight to Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp where you will stay for three nights. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Located in South Central Serengeti, within the Moru Kopjes area, Serengeti Pioneer Camp is ideally situated to offer superlative access to the annual migration and the ‘Big 5’, with sweeping views overlooking Moru Kopjes, Lake Magadi and the endless plains. Comprising of ten-tented accommodations, all of which have en-suite facilities including a flushing toilet, vanity basin, and showers, the tent interiors are designed to evoke the very best of an era long-gone but certainly not forgotten.
Location:
LocationCentral Serengeti
Accommodation:
Accommodation Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Type:
Accommodation Type Luxury Tented Camp
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 at Serengeti Pioneer Camp.
The great Serengeti wildebeest migration is the movement of vast numbers of the Serengeti’s wildebeest, accompanied by large numbers of zebra, and smaller numbers of Grant’s gazelle, Thomson’s gazelle, eland and impala. These move in an annual pattern which is fairly predictable. They migrating throughout the year, constantly seeking fresh grazing and, it’s now thought, better quality water. The precise timing of the Serengeti wildebeest migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns each year.
The short rains begin around early November. A little after this, in late November and December, the herds of the wildebeest migration arrive on the short-grass plains of the Serengeti. These are south and east of Seronera, around Ndutu and include the north of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Dispersed across these plains, wildebeest and zebra are everywhere – feeding on the fresh, nutritious grasses. They stay here through January, February and March, with most wildebeest calves born in a short window around February. Gradually they spread west across these plains, then around April they start their great migration north. Twice daily game drives allow you to witness the herds grazing across the southern plains, and predators, as they lie await for there next meal!
Location:
LocationCentral Serengeti
Accommodation:
Accommodation Elewana Serengeti Pioneer Camp
Type:
Accommodation Type Luxury Tented Camp
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
After the morning activity and breakfast, and some leisure time at camp, you will be transferred to the airstrip for the 2:25 PM charter flight to Kigali. Upon arrival, after clearing immigration formalities, collect your baggage and proceed to the exit. Here you will be met by a Classic Africa Safaris representative, and transferred to Kigali Serena Hotel where you will stay for one night.
On an enchanting boulevard in the heart of Kigali, Rwanda, in a secure location just a five-minute walk from the CBD, lies Kigali Serena Hotel. A distinctively rich blend of Rwandan heritage, art and culture with contemporary 5-star comfort in 148 sophisticated rooms and suites, Serena Kigali hotel provides a private and peaceful retreat. Enjoy a host of leisure amenities. Lose yourself in the tranquillity of our tropically landscaped pool. Indulge with a Mayan-inspired hot stone massage or a nature-based body wrap at Maisha Mind Body & Spirit Spa. Allow our restaurants to take you on a culinary journey, treating you to everything from expertly crafted Rwandese delicacies to enticing flavours from around the globe.
Location:
LocationKigali
Accommodation:
Accommodation Kigali Serena Hotel
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
At a time to be advised, you will be collected from your hotel by a Classic Africa Safaris representative for your morning tour and transfer to Volcanoes National Park.
The history of Rwanda dates back centuries, Kigali has been a part of it for a hundred years. Founded in 1907 as a German settlement, Kigali did not become the capital until Rwanda’s independence in 1962 when it replaced the colonial seat of power in Butare. Since then, the city has seen major economic development resulting in what it is today; a vibrant African city of 1 million with wide boulevards, an international airport, world-class hotels and restaurants, crafts & curio shops as well as a lively, cosmopolitan population. On a morning tour, visit the Kandt Museum, tour old Kigali and the Craft centers, and the genocide memorial site where you learn about Rwanda’s history pre-colonial to 1994 genocide as well as other genocides in the world.
After lunch depart for Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda’s preeminent attraction, and arguably the best place in Africa for mountain gorilla trekking (about 3 hour’s drive). The looming volcanoes and mist-shrouded forests are a suitably atmospheric setting in which to encounter these charismatic great apes. Arrive at Bisate Lodge where you will stay for two nights.
Bisate Lodge combines the bucket-list gorilla trek with a pioneering vision of reforestation and community partnership. Bisate is located in the natural amphitheatre of an eroded volcanic cone, with dramatic views of the peaks of the Bisoke and Karisimbi volcanoes rearing up through Afro-alpine forests. . Encountering one of the gorilla groups in the nearby Volcanoes National Park is a unique experience.
Location:
LocationVolcanoes National Park
Accommodation:
Accommodation Wilderness Bisate
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 breakfast, you will be collected from your lodge, and taken for a Gorilla Trek. Gorilla trekking takes place from Volcanoes National Park headquarters where guests are allocated one of the twelve habituated gorilla groups to visit for an hour. After a briefing by Park rangers, the time of the trek varies depending which gorilla group is being visited – from 45 minutes to a few hours. Trekking is at a high altitude, but is well worth it; the time spent with gorillas has been described as “life changing!”
Twelve habituated groups can be tracked and observed in the Volcanoes National Park. While tracking expeditions do not necessarily cover enormous distances, they can range in length from 1-8 km (0.5-5 miles) over very steep country at high altitudes. The undergrowth can be thick, the ground beneath muddy, and, including the time spent with a gorilla group, excursions can last between 2 and 8 hours. Our exhilarating trek, in the footsteps of the rare and critically endangered Mountain Gorillas, the largest living primate on earth, starts in the cultivated foothills of the Virungas with stirring views in all directions. Upon entering the national park, her paths littered with fresh spoor of the mountains’ elusive buffalo and elephant, trekkers will be immersed in the mysterious intimacy of the rainforest, alive with colorful bird calls, butterflies, etc. Through gaps in the canopy, the magnificent Virunga peaks, among the highest in Africa yet easily accessible, are glimpsed, beckoning an ascent.
Weaving through overhanging vines, moss-covered hagenia and giant lobelias that thrive in the tropical climate, our experienced trackers, they spent their entire lives in or close to this forest, soon bring us up close with the family. Upon sighting the gorillas, you will stay with them for a magical hour as they go about their daily life, feeding, playing, resting; raising their young. Coming face to face with a giant silverback must truly be one of the greatest wildlife experiences on earth.
Gorilla viewing protocol is based on the guidelines issued by the IUCN for great ape viewing. Such protocols are designed specifically to limit stress and behavioural impact and also potential disease transmission from humans to gorillas. They are critical for gorilla conservation.
Again, to minimise possible transmission of human diseases, visitors are asked to maintain a distance of 7 metres (about 22 feet) from the gorillas. Guests that display cold, flu or other respiratory tract symptoms will not be allowed to track gorillas.
After returning to the lodge for lunch, time permitting, you may visit the Twin Lakes or the markets in Musanze.
Location:
LocationVolcanoes National Park
Accommodation:
Accommodation Wilderness Bisate
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 an early breakfast depart on the Golden Monkey trek, which begins at Volcanoes National Park headquarters at 7:00 AM. This beautifully-colored primate is endemic to the area and lives in groups of up to 30 individuals in the bamboo forest, its preferred source of food. Tracking of the golden monkeys is also a thrilling experience that gives an impressive happenstance with these beautiful species of monkey. These have also got a prominent golden fur coat, and this also adds to their unique attractiveness and are so lovely to look at and give an exceptional photography. These monkeys will easily be found as they mostly live at the bottom of the Volcano Mountains with in the bamboo forest, and by just following the traces of fresh leftovers from the bamboo shoots eaten, the trackers are then able to locate them with in less than an hour. The guests also spend 1 hour watching these beautiful creatures as they try picking the bamboo shoots and also make vast leaps from tree to tree and this is possible with their long tails that provide balance. These long tails can also get stuck by the bamboo and then these are cut off as you will view some monkeys with short tails.
After the trek, at 2:00 pm you will be collected from your lodge by a Classic Africa Safaris representative, and transferred to Kigali Airport for the 7:20 PM flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will be met by a Tradewinds Aviation Services representative, assisted through immigration, baggage collection, and to the shuttle which will take you to the Hilton Garden Inn Airport Hotel where you will stay for one night.
Location:
LocationNairobi
Accommodation:
Accommodation Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
After breakfast, take the shuttle to the airport in time for your 12:45 PM flight to the Seychelles. Upon arrival you will be met airside by a 7 Degrees South representative, assisted through immigration formalities, baggage collection and customs. You will be transferred to Four Seasons Seychelles where you will stay for three nights.
Unwind in exclusive tree-house villas, nestled within the lush hillside santuary of this luxury resort. Enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences and dramatic Indian Ocean views from your discreet hilltop retreat, along with sincere, sophisticated service, from your private infinity pool, to the picture-perfect beach!
Located a 1-minute walk from the beach, on Baie Lazare, 5 miles from Mahe, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi throughout the property. The resort has a year-round outdoor pool and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar.
Location:
LocationMahe Island
Accommodation:
Accommodation Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
Type:
Accommodation Type Resort
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Enjoy a day of activities chosen at your leisure. There are places in the world that are the stuff that dreams are made of, and the Seychelles archipelago is one of these…a luxury tourist paradise and a choice destination for a relaxed and romantic vacation. The preserved beauty of its islands offers visitors an exceptional diversity of landscapes. Coves, desert, immaculate beaches, lush vegetation and crystalline waters create the sumptuous decors that inspired it to be called “An earthly Paradise before the Fall.” And highlighting the Seychelles’ collection of idyllic landscapes are its beaches many of which have been officially classified among the most beautiful in the world.
The beach at Petite Anse is among the most beautiful in Seychelles, therefore the world! This sheltered, horseshoe-shaped bay is perfect for relaxing, exploring the water and trying your hand at new sports. From snorkelling instruction to sunglasses cleaning, our team is on hand to ensure you enjoy the beach in comfort and safety. Our main pool offers even more space for swimming and relaxing, as an alternative to your villa pool. With cool water, hourly amenities and fantastic drinks and food menus, our luxury beachside services and amenities will be sure to match the quality of the incredible surroundings.
From stand-up paddle boarding to catamaran sailing or even learning to surf, we have no end of watersports for you to choose from to enjoy in the protected waters of Petite Anse bay. To discover the Indian Ocean waters at your own pace, experience any one of our complimentary watersport activities:
Kayaking
Snorkelling
Catamaran sailing
Discover the waves and the art of surfing with a completely bespoke surf and yoga retreat which can be built to suit your own schedule, ability and preferences. Choose your favourite combination of surf, yoga and massage to create the ultimate retreat, completely exclusive to you.
Just metres from the white sand shores of Petite Anse bay, a world of marine discovery awaits you at our Coral Cabana! Located at the main beach entrance, adjacent to the swimming pool and Kannel restaurant, come and explore all that the underwater world of Seychelles has to offer with our marine education and conservation specialists, WiseOceans.
Just steps from your Four Seasons villa or suite are a multitude of options for sports and recreation: beach volley ball, badminton, sunset golf, yoga, or simply walk around the 180-acre grounds to learn about the different fauna and flora with an ecological guide. You can also make friends with some of the island’s oldest inhabitants by stopping to say hello to our Aldabra tortoises down by Kannel Restaurant.
Location:
LocationMahe Island
Accommodation:
Accommodation Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
Type:
Accommodation Type Resort
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Location:
LocationMahe Island
Accommodation:
Accommodation Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
Type:
Accommodation Type Resort
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
Check out is 11:00 am. You may store your bags and use the hotel facilities until you are collected from your hotel by a 7 Degrees South representative, for your afternoon transfer to the airport for your departure flight (time to be advised).
Location:
LocationMahe Island
Accommodation:
Accommodation Four Seasons Resort Seychelles
Type:
Accommodation Type Resort
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
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