Depart from New York or Washington, DC for your flight to Cape Town, South Africa via Johannesburg on South African Airways.

Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s Oliver Tambo International Airport, you will go through immigration and clear customs. You will be met by a South African Airways Vacations representative who will assist and escort you to the Domestic Terminal for your scheduled flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival in Cape Town you will be met and taken by private transfer from the airport to your hotel in the Cape Winelands.

Accommodation: Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa 

Today enjoy a day of leisure in the beautiful Winelands region. South Africa’s fertile valleys are world famous for their crisp white and classic French-style red wines. The country’s principal wine routes are in the area of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. The beautiful village of Franschhoek, founded in 1688 by French immigrants fleeing the Huguenot religious persecution in Europe, is near the Drakenstein Mountains. A memorial in the town commemorates the arrival of these early settlers who helped develop the wines sought after by Napoleon, Bismarck and royalty such as Edward VII.

Accommodation: Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa (B)

Enjoy another day of leisure to take in the picturesque Winelands region.

Accommodation: Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa (B)

Bid farewell to the lovely Cape Winelands as you are transferred from your Winelands hotel to Cape Town Airport in time for your scheduled flight to Port Elizabeth. 

On arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport you will be met and transferred by road to Nguni River Lodge in the malaria-free Addo Elephant National Park. Spend the late afternoon/early evening on a game drive.  

Nguni River Lodge is situated in the malaria-free Addo Elephant National Park within an hours drive from the coastal city of Port Elizabeth. Addo Elephant National Park is well known for its high concentration of elephants and its conservation efforts to re-introduce species lost in the past. Capturing the essence of 5-star luxury, the impeccably appointed Nguni River Lodge has been built high up on a ridge overlooking the plains with magnificent views, extending onto the Zuurberg mountain range. The waterhole on the plains below attracts game from far and wide, and the viewing can be enjoyed from the comfort of your deck. The Lodge’s chalets are linked by walkways to the main lodge, and all of the rooms are en-suite with a stone bath and fireplace with magnificent views from the outside shower. All have air-conditioning, hairdryers, room safes, mini bars and tea and coffee facilities.

Accommodation: Nguni River Lodge (B, L, D)

Enjoy your first full day in this wilderness paradise. Go on an early morning open vehicle game drive. Spend the rest of the day relaxing. In the evening you will be taken on another unforgettable safari.

Nguni River Lodge has a library, bar and lounge area, viewing decks, dining area, curio shop and offers both an indoor and outdoor boma experience. Nguni River Lodge is about a blend of Africa with Manhattan interiors. Nguni is sophistication yet simplicity, boldness yet balance, perfect harmony, exclusivity, sensitivity and privacy. The menu items are based on a fusion of cultures, rich with the heritage of the people and local ingredients, and there is an open plan stainless steel kitchen.

Accommodation: Nguni River Lodge (B, L, D)

Go on an early morning game drive. Return to the Lodge for breakfast and another day of relaxation. In the late afternoon, you will be taken on another unforgettable safari through the African bush when you will have the opportunity to view the nocturnal animals and activities in the bush. Return to the Lodge for dinner.

Game drives are conducted in specially customized open vehicles, providing one with a quiet and safe safari experience in the unspoiled and untouched wilderness. Strict regulations are in place to minimize pressure on both the game and the habitat in the reserve. Experience close encounters with the “Big Five” – Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard - and numerous smaller animal, bird and reptile species, on open vehicle game drives led by professional game guides.

Accommodation: Nguni River Lodge (B, L, D)

After an early morning game drive to track the animals that may have eluded you so far, followed by breakfast, you will be transferred by road to Port Elizabeth Airport for your scheduled flight to Johannesburg. (B)

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Please note:
USD $1,999 + Fuel Surcharge + Taxes
Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Single Supplement USD $450