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 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.

The luxurious Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa lies where earth, sea and sky meet, poised above Atlantic rollers and flanked by the majestic Table Mountain 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!

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The gracious Table Bay Hotel is situated in Cape Town’s Victoria and Alfred Waterfront with its array of wonderful shops, restaurants and bars. Guests are offered panoramic views across the Atlantic Ocean to Robben Island while behind soars Table Mountain. Combined with contemporary charm and attention to detail, the hotel recalls the era of the great cruise liners and elegant hotels that served them. The Table Bay is a 5-star, 329-room hotel and has a maritime flavor that extends to each room and suite, which has sea or mountain views and is a luxurious port of call.

Accommodation: The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa or Table Bay Hotel

Enjoy your first day at leisure in the fascinating city of Cape Town. The Twelve Apostles Hotel offers a complimentary scheduled shuttle to and from the V&A Waterfront between 08:00 AM and 08:00 PM.

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 centre, the award-winning wine farms of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek - time spent in Cape Town will not be forgotten. Cape Town 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. Warmed by the African sun, the city is dominated by a towering, table-shaped mountain, set on a peninsula of soaring, rocky heights and lush valleys, where two oceans converge- Indian and Atlantic. Immense natural beauty and the fast pace and bright lights of a great urban centre meld effortlessly here. Firmly positioned on the international map, Cape Town offers a myriad things to do and places to see, whatever your tastes, inclinations or budget.

A day of leisure to explore Cape Town.

Blessed with one of the most stunningly beautiful settings of any city in the world, Cape Town and its surrounding areas offer enough activities to keep you occupied for a long time. You can shop for everything from handcrafts such as native masks and pottery to dazzling tanzanite and diamonds; enjoy the hospitality and high standards of some of the world's top hotels and restaurants; and learn about South Africa's history at world-renowned museums and monuments. You can frolic on the beach with penguins by day and spend the evening savoring every bite of a world-class meal in a sophisticated urban restaurant.

Accommodation: The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa or Table Bay Hotel (B)

Spend your last day in Cape Town doing some last minute shopping or visit one of the many places of interest.

Cape Town is a fabulously diverse and vibrant city; from its beautiful natural attributes to its colorful culture, stunning wine farms and captivating history - it's a tourist heaven. Cape Town offers historic and cultural sites, world-class museiums and bustling markets, inviting beaches and lush gardens, as well as great restaurants and wonderful shopping. While South Africa is perhaps best known for its game parks and natural splendors; it is also a land whose cities exude urban sophistication, rich in history, the arts, entertainment and other cosmopolitan delights.

After an early breakfast you will be transferred from your hotel to Cape Town Airport in time for your scheduled flight to Johannesburg. On arrival connect with your flight to Kruger-Mpumalanga where you will be met on arrival and transferred to your lodge. Spend 2-nights including all meals and two game drives daily.

Lion Sands River Lodge, in the Lion Sands Private Game Reserve, is situated in the southern portion of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. The lodge, built on the banks of the Sabie River, has 10 km/6 miles of Sabie River frontage with a high concentration of game around the river, especially during the dry seasons.  The 18 luxurious thatched bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, outdoor and inside showers and wooden viewing decks. All rooms are air-conditioned with an overhead ceiling fan, and have a mini-bar and telephone. The interior is a tranquil purple and cream haven, and the bathrooms have pebble-inlaid floors. Each bedroom has its own deck with a view of the river and is linked to all areas by raised wooden walkways. The lodge has a private lounge and bar, two swimming pools, wooden viewing decks, a secluded bird hide, private hammocks, conference room, health spa, curio shop, and both an indoor and open-air (Boma) dining area.

This afternoon you will take part in an open vehicle game drive.

Enjoy an early morning game drive in this wildlife paradise. Relax around the swimming pool or take a siesta to make up for the early morning wake-up call. In the late afternoon you will be taken on another safari under the guidance of Lion Sands' qualified game rangers and renowned Shangaan trackers. Exceptional game viewing has always been a trademark of Lion Sands.

At daybreak, guests meet for a welcoming cup of coffee before embarking on a dawn safari. Rangers and trackers greet the day by pointing out the wildlife, and even the most seasoned game viewer will learn something new and fascinating every day. Lion Sands is the only private game reserve to have access to the perennial Sabie River, which it shares with the Kruger National Park. The six miles of riverfront ensures a great diversity of wildlife and promises an African safari of a lifetime. It is an area of great diversity of both fauna and flora and the chances of seeing the “Big Five” - Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard – are excellent.

Accommodation: Lion Sands River Lodge (B, L, D)

Go on an early morning game drive to track the animals that may have eluded you so far, followed by breakfast. After a transfer to Kruger-Mpumalanga Airport you will fly to Johannesburg. (B)

On arrival at Johannesburg’s Oliver Tambo International Airport’s Central Terminal Building/Terminal B, connect with your scheduled international South African Airways flight back to the USA.

Arrive in New York or Washington, DC with a lifetime of memories!

PLEASE NOTE:
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy accommodations and include fuel surcharges. Government taxes, departure fees and September 11th Security Fee of USD $175 are additional and payable prior to departure.

The USD $2,894* rate is valid for December 1-15, 2010.
The single supplement fee is: USD $1,120.