Day 1

Depart from New York (JFK) or Washington Dulles (IAD) for your South African Airways flight to South Africa.

Day 2

On arrival in Johannesburg you will be met for your transfer to your hotel situated in the trendy Melrose Arch precinct.

Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at Protea Hotel Melrose Arch

Day 3

After breakfast you will be transferred to Johannesburg International Airport for your flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. On arrival you will be met for your transfer to your lodge. Time permitting you can partake in an afternoon safari in open game vehicles , or just relax and experience African hospitality at its finest.

Overnight on a fully inclusive basis at a lodge of your choice:

Lion Sands River Lodge or Tinga Legends or Tinga Narina

Day 4

Enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives with experienced game rangers and trackers. Game drives are undertaken at the coolest times of the day to avoid the harsh African sun where you are sure to be enthralled in this prime game viewing area. The rest of your time will be spent relaxing at the lodge, perhaps by the pool or enjoying an afternoon siesta. Sumptuous meals are enjoyed during your stay which is sure to be a lifetime experience.

Overnight on a fully inclusive basis at a lodge of your choice:

Lion Sands River Lodge or Tinga Legends or Tinga Narina

Day 5

After one last opportunity to track some elusive animal species, transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport for your flight to Cape Town.

On arrival in Cape Town you will be met for your transfer to your hotel.

Winchester Mansions is situated at the famous Sea Point Promenade facing the Atlantic coastline. The original Cape Dutch architecture combined with personalized hospitality and professional service form the hotel’s unique classic elegance signature. Business and leisure travelers can enjoy the relaxing atmosphere that is set against the backdrop of the mountain and overlooking the swell of the Atlantic.

Experience a dash of flair as the contemporary elegance of Winchester Mansions provides the perfect setting of a romantic courtyard, stylish restaurant and luxury rooms with spectacular sea or mountain views.

Bistro by day and restaurant by night, Harveys at Winchester Mansions offers guests South African cuisine with a European twist. The Winchester’s beautiful colonnaded Courtyard, built in the style of an Italian piazza, is a tranquil oasis from the pace of city life. Encircled by palm trees and water fountains, it makes a perfect setting for a romantic dinner under the stars.

Lifestyle offerings exclusive to Winchester Mansions are the Sunday Jazz Brunches, monthly Grapes Gourmet and Gallery evenings and holistic treatments at the Ginkgo Health and Wellness Spa form part of the well-rounded services.

Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at Winchester Mansions

Day 6

After breakfast you will be met by your local English speaking driver-guide for your full day tour of the Cape Peninsula. Depart the hotel and flank the colder Atlantic Ocean en route to Hout Bay. Once a fishing community, now one of the most popular residential areas, the harbor still has a charm of days gone by. A chance to join the M.V "Circe" for a half hour cruise to "Seal Island" or for the not so adventurous, the fish market "Mariners Wharf" is a must. The tour now continues over the famous Chapman’s Peak drive – if open, with a 200 meter drop on one side and a 200 meter rise on the other, as we make our way south, following the Atlantic Ocean until we reach Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Said to be the romantic meeting place of the two mighty oceans, the Atlantic and the Indian, Sir Francis Drake the Explorer once called it "the fairest Cape that we saw in the whole circumference of the Globe". And rightly so, it must be the highlight of any visit to the Mother City, if not South Africa. Our optional lunch stop today is at the Fish Hoek Galley. We pass the naval base of Simonstown as we continue along the Indian Ocean, en route to see the Jackass penguin colony which has become well established at Boulders Beach near Simonstown. Our last stop of the day is at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, home of some 3 500 species of Southern African fauna and flora. We return to the hotel in the late afternoon, having seen some of the best the Cape has to offer.

Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at Winchester Mansions

Day 7

A full day at leisure to explore the beautiful city of Cape Town.

Maybe take a trip in the cable car up Table Mountain or a boat ride for a poignant visit to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for many years. Perhaps take time to explore the vibrant V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and activities available as well as the fascinating Two Oceans Aquarium. In the summer months maybe head for the white sand beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay for people watching and soaking up the African Sun. Whatever else, you will not be at a loss for things to do!

Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at Winchester Mansions

Day 8

After breakfast, transfer to Cape Town Airport for your flight to Johannesburg and onwards connection to the United States.

Day 9

Arrival in the United States at New York JFK or Washington Dulles airports.

Includes

Round trip coach air on South African Airways from New York (JFK) or Washington (IAD) Airport to South Africa OR Tambo International Airport ~ Domestic coach air in South Africa as per the itinerary (Johannesburg - Nelspruit – Cape Town-Johannesburg) ~ Accommodation as per the itinerary ~ Most meals as per the itinerary (6 x breakfast, 2x lunch, 2 x dinner) ~ All ground transfers as per the itinerary ~ Scheduled Cape Peninsula Tour ~ All park fees and safari activities

Excludes

Add on air from other US cities ~ Any meals or services not mentioned above ~ Entrance fees on Cape Peninsula tour to Boulders penguins, Seal Island cruise ~ Any items of personal expense - i.e. drinks, telephone calls, laundry etc. ~ Gratuities for rangers/guides/drivers