Always remember, our reservations staff would be happy to put together a custom itinerary for you. We can also combine pieces of different itineraries to create the perfect vacation for you!
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
INCLUDES:
Roundtrip, international, economy airfare from Washington, DC or New York to Cape Town and back via Johannesburg
Domestic flights in South Africa: JNB/Cape Town/JNB/Mpumalanga/JNB
All services as specified
6 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
2 Dinners
Game drives as specified in itinerary
Accommodation in standard rooms
Transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicles including qualified drivers
Sight-seeing as per itinerary led by qualified English speaking guide
Entrance fees for sight-seeing as indicated
SAA Vacations representative Meet and Greet upon arrival
EXCLUDES:
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, etc.
All other services not mentioned
Gratuities/tips for game rangers, tour guides, and drivers
Costs of obtaining passports and/or visas
Applicable taxes
Trip cancellation insurance
Sabi
Sabi In Style
(Dec 1-19 2008)
USD 2699* + APPLICABLE TAXES
Day 1
Depart from New York or Washington, DC for your flight to Johannesburg, South Africa on South African Airways.
Day 2
Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s Oliver Tambo International
Airport, you will go through customs, then connect with your
domestic flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival in Cape Town, you
will be met by a SAA Vacations representative and
transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Your choice
of Cape Town Hotel
Option 1: The Commodore Hotel /
Option 2: The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
Day 3
Today you will be taken on
a half-day Winelands tour. While South Africa's fertile
valleys are world famous for their crisp white and classic
French-style red wines, the Winelands area is also a
treasury of rustic beauty and sprawling estates shaded by
giant oak trees. The backdrop of the Hottentots Holland
Mountains, the white gabled Cape Dutch homesteads and the
oak-lined streets and lanes all blend in to give this place
a charm that will not be quickly forgotten. See some of the
wine estates that were developed by early settlers who
produced the wines sought after by Napoleon, Bismark and
royalty such as Edward VII. Stop for a wine-tasting on an
estate, where you will have the opportunity to purchase some
of the wines.
Accommodation: Your choice
of Cape Town Hotel (B)
Option 1: The Commodore Hotel /
Option 2: The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
Day 4
Enjoy a day of leisure to perhaps explore the famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, or arrange to go on one of the many day tours in and around the city.
Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the heart of Cape Town's working harbor, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront has become the country’s most visited destination. With its Victorian architecture, maritime tradition, and African culture, it is set against a backdrop of magnificent sea and mountain views. It offers exciting shopping and entertainment venues, intermingled with imaginative office locations, world-class hotels and luxury apartments. Attracting more than 20 million visits per year, Cape Town's V&A Waterfront offers a unique working harbor ambience, scenic views of Table Mountain, historic buildings, museums, boat and helicopter charters, aquarium, IMAX cinema, annual special events and street musicians, as well as the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island. With a variety of specialty stores, craft markets and restaurants, the V&A Waterfront offers a world of opportunities to shoppers and diners alike.
Accommodation: Your
choice of Cape Town Hotel (B)
Option 1: The Commodore Hotel /
Option 2: The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
Day 5
Today is your last full day in Cape Town for last minute shopping or a visit to one of the many places of interest. Cape Town is a marvelous combination of natural beauty and historic and cultural sites, offering world-class museums and bustling markets, inviting beaches and lush gardens, as well as great restaurants and wonderful shopping.
Cape Town is a city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to offer and it has something for everyone. From the landmark beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay to the vibrant V&A Waterfront and Cape Town city center, the award-winning wine farms of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek - time spent in Cape Town will not be forgotten.
It is a sophisticated city at the gateway to a majestic continent. The Mother City is a place where old and new harmoniously converge – in history, architecture, cultural pursuits and the essence of its people. The city is dominated by a towering, table-shaped mountain, set on a peninsula of soaring, rocky heights and lush valleys, where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans converge. Natural beauty and the bright lights of a great urban center meld effortlessly. Cape Town offers a myriad of things to do and places to see, whatever your tastes, inclinations or budget.
Accommodation: Your choice
of Cape Town Hotel (B)
Option 1: The Commodore Hotel /
Option 2: The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
Day 6
You will be transferred from your hotel
to Cape Town Airport in time for your flight to
Johannesburg. At Johannesburg Airport connect with your
Federal Air flight to Mpumalanga where you will be met and
transferred to the deluxe Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge situated in
the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, adjoining the World famous
Kruger National Park.
"In a single whisper, Sabi Sabi will envelop you in a
mystery of natural wonders and of tales as old as time. As
the sun rises over the bushveld, awakening Africa's big
game, enjoy a true wildlife experience in a landscape of
contrasts." Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve is an unspoiled
part of Africa, ecologically and geographically integrated
with the world famous Kruger National Park. It lies on the
banks of the Sabie River within one of South Africa's oldest
and largest proclaimed private reserves - the renowned Sabie
Sand Game Reserve.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive and return to camp as the
sun sets, stopping for sundowners in the bush. Arrive back
at camp in time for dinner in true African style – in the
boma. Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is your base for the next 2
nights. Enjoy the various game activities offered, or relax
at the lodge.
Accommodation: Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge (B, L, D)
Day 7
Enjoy morning and afternoon game viewing activities in this wilderness paradise.
Between the morning and afternoon game drives, take the
opportunity to experience a guided walk with your ranger.
While most animals will be viewed from the comfort
and security of open Land Rovers, Sabi Sabi's safari
team will encourage you to spend a few hours on foot to
experience the true pulse of Africa. Walks are tailored
to individuals and are not supposed to be route marches
but rather an opportunity to examine the smaller
creatures of the bush often overlooked from the Land
Rover. On these environmental awareness walking trails,
guests will be fascinated by the rangers' in-depth
knowledge of nature and ecology, and learn about Sabi
Sabi's conservation and habitat management policies. The
trackers will relate their folklore, explain medicinal
uses of the bush, as well as discuss their cultural
heritage.
Accommodation: Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge (B, L, D)
Day 8
After an early morning game drive to track the animals that may have eluded you so far, followed by breakfast, you will be transferred to Mpumalanga Airport for your Federal Air flight to Johannesburg. (B)
On arrival at Johannesburg’s Oliver Tambo International Airport you will bid farewell to South Africa and depart on your international flight back to the USA on South African Airways.
Day 9
Arrive in New York or Washington, DC with a lifetime of memories!
Choose from one of the hotels in Cape Town:
The Commodore Hotel
The Commodore Hotel is a 5-star hotel situated in the
heart of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront’s center of
activity, with a variety of stores, restaurants and
bars. The hotel offers superb service and excellent
cuisine in a secure, friendly environment and most rooms
have wonderful views of TableMountain, Table
Bay and Signal Hill. The Clipper Restaurant
offers superb dining in a tranquil setting, from a
mouthwatering buffet breakfast to a diverse A la Carte
menu and devilish desserts!And to delight the palate
further, indulge in a large selection of sherries,
brandies and fine cognacs, or explore The Commodore
House Wine Collection. Alternatively, relax to the
nostalgic melodies played by the piano man over a light
meal or high tea at The Admiralty Bar & Lounge.
The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
The luxurious
Twelve Apostles Hotel& Spa
lies where earth, sea and sky meet, poised above
Atlantic rollers and flanked by the majestic
TableMountain and her Twelve Apostles mountain range in
glorious Cape
Town. This intimate 5-star hotel
fully lives up to its stunning location, with
exceptional standards of service and relaxed Cape hospitality providing the perfect counterpoint to its
dramatic backdrop. Deluxe guest
rooms and spacious suites, two breathtaking pool gardens
magically perched above the ocean, the glorious Azure
Restaurant accompanying exquisite cuisine, wonderful
friendly service with endlessly seductive sea views. All
barely ten minutes from the bustling heart of the city,
with nearby attractions including prime diving spots,
nature trails, and seals, dolphins, whales and penguins.
Twelve Apostles are also extremely proud to have been
awarded the prestigious honor of being named Southern Africa’s only ‘Leading Spa 2005’ by The Leading
Hotels of the World for providing guests with a truly
luxurious and exceptional spa experience!
Please Note: Rate is per person based on double occupancy.
The single supplement for
this special is USD $800.
*Optional USD $429 surcharge for round-trip air charter flights to
Sabi Sabi on Federal Air.