Itinerary Details
Swain Destinations: Cape and Safari In-Style
Day 1 Arrive in Cape Town
Welcome to Cape Town, South Africa! Arrive into spectacular Cape Town where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
South Africa’s “Mother City” is indescribably beautiful, steeped in fascinating history and pulsating to a heady African rhythm. Indeed, few urban centers anywhere can match its setting along the mountainous Cape Peninsula spine, which slides into the Atlantic Ocean. South Africa boasts incredibly good weather, gorgeous scenery and fantastic beaches and is one of the most diverse and enchanting countries in the world. Exotic combinations of landscapes, people, history and culture offer visitors a unique and inspiring experience.
One&only Cape Town
Day 2 Cape Town City Half Day Experience
Today enjoy the ultimate 'Mother City' experience, designed to orientate and give you a full-color insight into the extraordinary magic of Cape Town which includes iconic buildings, snatches of its history, and experiences unique to this City. First up, it's the cable car to the summit of the legendary Table Mountain (weather permitting). Next visit the country's oldest building, The Castle (closed Sundays), and a short distance away, the Company Gardens, both historically fascinating and well conserved. The drive continues past Parliament Buildings, City Hall and the Slave Lodge, and you'll sense the depth of history via their distinctive architecture. Colonial then changes to colorful, as you move up the cobblestoned hills to the Malay Quarter, and marvel at the ice-cream colors of the quaint Bo-Kaap homes. Enjoy an afternoon at your leisure
One&only Cape Town
Meals: B
Day 3 Cape Point Full Day Experience
Today you travel along the Atlantic Seaboard to explore the Fairest Camp, so desrived by Sir Francis Drake in 1578. Winding along the coast you pass glorious beaches to Hout Bay harbor. From Hout Bay, travel to Noordhoek and through Ou Kaapse Weg and on to the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Here you are able to ride the Funicular to the viewpoint where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. Leaving the Nature Reserve, proceed to Simonstown, where you stop for lunch (for your own account), as well as a short stop at Boulders Beach. Nestled in historic Simon's Town in South Africa, Boulders Penguin Colony is part of the Cape Peninsula National Park. Almost 3000 African (jackass) penguins, so called because their call resembles the bray of a donkey, reign supreme amidst rounded rocks and fish-filled False Bay. These endangered, flightless birds are free to roam the seas and return to their private haven - Foxy Beach at Boulders.
One&only Cape Town
Meals: B
Day 4 Cape Winelands Full Day Experience
The Cape Winelands are amongst the most scenic in the world. A visual feast of lush green valleys, rugged mountains, fine cuisine, and world-class wine producing estates make up the Cape Winelands. Its many historic wine estates, characterized by classic Cape Dutch-style buildings with distinctive gables and thatched roofs, and massive vineyards, date back centuries. Wine estates are bordered by: the Hottentots, Holland; the Franschhoek Mountains; and in the North, by the Wemmershoekberg. The most popular and well-known are Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. The Cape Winelands offers some of the finest wine tasting experiences.
Le Quartier Francais
Meals: B
Day 5 Cape Winelands at Leisure
The fertile green valleys of the Cape Winelands are surrounded by proud mountain ranges. It is the Mediterranean climate and winter rainfall of the south Western Cape that produces some of the best wines in the country. The rich, fertile soils along the Breede River and especially the areas of Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, have become world famous for their whites, reds, sherries, ports and brandies. With a selection of over 200 cellars to choose from, wine enthusiasts are guaranteed to taste some of the finest wines in the world here. The area also abounds with olive farms, hand-crafted cheeses, Pinot Noir honey and even hand-blown glass. Experience the rich historical and cultural heritage while visiting quaint villages, vibrant townships, museums and galleries.
Le Quartier Francais
Meals: B
Day 6 Cape Town to Kapama Private Game Reserve
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight Hoedspruit Airport. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. This afternoon enjoy a game drive in the African bush which offers a wide variety of wildlife including the Big 5 (Elephant, leopard, lion, African buffalo and rhinoceros).
Jabulani Safari
Meals: B, D
Day 7 Activities At Jabulani
Spend the day enjoying the activities offered at Jabulani.
Jabulani is based on Kapama Private Game Reserve, a Big 5 Game Reserve near to Kruger National Park. The lush vegetation and varied habitats of this balanced ecosystem means that it is able to support dense populations of wild animals, offering world class game viewing opportunities. A true African Big five safari experience, visitors will enjoy herds of antelope, giraffe and zebra grazing and congregating at the many waterholes, their senses alert to the threat of a hunting predator in the area. Accompanied by qualified rangers head out in search of The Big 5, and the smaller - but no less significant - creatures that are part of an African Safari. A highlight of your stay is meeting the rescued elephants of Jabulani.
Jabulani Safari
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8 Travel to Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
After your morning activity, transfer to Hoedspruit Airport to connect with your flight to Sabi Sabi. Upon arriving at the airstrip you will be met and transferred to your lodge.
Undoubtedly the most prestigious game park in South Africa, the Sabi Sands Game Reserve is known for having some of the best available Big Five game spotting in the country. Located on the southwest corner of the Kruger National Park, there are no restricting fences so the animals roam freely just as nature intended.
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Meals: B, L, D
Day 9 Activities At Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
Spend the day enjoying the activities offered at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.
Southern Africa captivates everyone who is lucky enough to experience its power and magic. The concept of ‘Safari’ conjures up images of adventure, dramatic landscapes and exciting wildlife. Sabi Sand Game Reserve is geographically integrated with the Kruger National Park and epitomizes Africa’s magic. With no fences between the reserve and the Kruger Park, big game abounds, moving freely through this unspoiled part of the ancient African continent. The Reserve is blessed with a great biodiversity of habitat and wildlife giving an excellent chance of close encounters with the ‘Big Five’ (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard), as well as wild dog and cheetah. With over 300 bird species, the reserve is a birdwatcher’s delight.
Safaris take place each morning and evening in open safari vehicles which drive through a wide variety of habitats, allowing visitors to view the vast interactions of the wild. After breakfast, you can go on a guided walking trail in the natural environment. The dedicated, highly trained and experienced Rangers lead you to discover miracles of nature you may never have dreamed existed.
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Meals: B, L, D
Day 10 Activities at Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
Enjoy another day of game activities while at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.
Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Meals: B, L, D
Day 11 Depart Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve
This morning enjoy your last morning game drive before transferring to Skukuza Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: B
