Day 1

Depart from New York or Washington DC for your South African Airways flight to South Africa.

Day 2

On arrival in Johannesburg you will connect onwards for your 2 hour flight on South African Airways to Cape Town, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

The Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront is situated along the Atlantic Ocean, with Table Mountain and Robben Island providing a beautiful backdrop. This idyllic beachfront destination sits within walking distance to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and provides a ten-minute drive from the central business district. The hotel also affords guests easy access to the Winelands, golf courses and the shopping and entertainment hub of the city. Ideal for a vacation in Cape Town, this accommodation offers 86 Standard Rooms with a bath, separate shower and double vanity. All Standard Rooms are equipped with first-class amenities, including a king-sized bed or twin beds, satellite television, bathrobe and slippers.

Cape Town restaurant's menu delights with international cuisine. Offering exceptional Cape Town dining, Tobago’s Restaurant features a fine choice of menus, boasting local and international cuisine. Patrons may also indulge in South African wine, available in a wide selection.

Tobago’s Bar and Terrace offers one of the best settings for enjoying seaside cocktails. Enjoy Atlantic Ocean sunsets on the deck beside the rim flow swimming pool and indulge with chic cocktails.

Overnight on a Bed and Breakfast basis at the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront

Day 3

Stay at this luxury hotel and experience what sets it apart from other hotels in this seaside town, including a fitness center and the Quantum Spa offering restorative massages and soothing treatments, along with a high-tech gym. This accommodation also features a seaside, heated, rim flow swimming pool, 24-hour room service, concierge, and babysitting services.

With the next few days in Cape Town at leisure to explore the beautiful city, why not join in one of the many tours on offer in Cape Town - from a trip to the Winelands or a guided tour of the Cape Peninsula.

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 the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront

Day 4

Overnight on a Bed and Breakfast basis at the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront

Day 5

Overnight on a Bed and Breakfast basis at the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront

Day 6

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then transfer to Cape Town Airport for your flight to Port Elizabeth. You will be met on arrival and transferred by road to Shamwari Game Reserve, a privately owned 25 000 ha of prime wildlife terrain, situated in the malaria free Eastern Cape Province.

Choose a lodge that perfectly complements your ideal African experience from one of the many luxury lodges at Shamwari Game Reserve, all of which are 5 Star graded.

Overnight on a Fully Inclusive basis at a lodge of your choice:

Long Lee Manor, originally built in 1910, offers a distinctive Colonial experience. This splendidly restored Edwardian Manor House offers guests refined comfort, congenial service and enticing cuisine in the African bush.

Bushmans River Lodge, is a Victorian homestead that offers an intimate atmosphere that is a welcoming reminder of true South African hospitality. Beautifully decorated in an artistic ethnic theme, this lodge is another representation of the true uniqueness of Shamwari.

Riverdene Lodge, the colonial-style, with nine inter-leading luxury rooms, rim flow pool, supervised playroom, spacious green lawns and jungle gym facility ensures entertainment for the whole family.

Sarili Lodge is a new luxury lodge exclusively for families. An environmentally friendly private African thatch designed villa with a spacious deck overlooking the Bushman’s River with expansive views of the plains, the lodge is positioned in the southern region of the Reserve.

Day 7

Game viewing is carried out during the morning and evening when you are guided by your game ranger in an open game viewing vehicle. The game drives will take between three and four hours, with a sundowners stop at sunset and a coffee stop in the morning. Guided walks can often be the highlight of your African trip, for it is only then that you gain a true perspective of the fauna and flora around you. In between game drives your time is filled with relaxing, reading, spa treatments, swimming, enjoying delicious cuisine, a game walk, or a visit to one of the two Born Free Big Cat Sanctuary's.

Overnight on a Fully Inclusive basis at a lodge of your choice:

Long Lee Manor or Bushmans River Lodge or Riverdene Lodge or Sarili Lodge

Day 8

After an early game drive, enjoy breakfast and then transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport for your flight to Johannesburg and onward connection to the United States.

Day 9

Arrival in the United States at New York (JFK) or Washington Dulles (IAD) 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 - Cape Town – Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg) ~ Accommodation in a luxury / luxury courtyard room as per the itinerary ~ Most meals (6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 2 Dinners) ~ Ground Transfers ~ All park fees and safari activities.

Excludes

Add on air from other US cities ~ Any meals or services not mentioned above ~ Any items of personal expense - i.e. drinks, telephone calls, laundry etc. ~ Gratuities for rangers/guides/drivers