A 9-day South Africa adventure, where expert guides will lead your game drives through the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Here, amidst the rugged landscapes and sweeping savannahs, you may encounter the Big Five and a wealth of other incredible wildlife up close, creating unforgettable safari moments. Delve into the Cape Winelands, a paradise for culinary enthusiasts, where world-class dining experiences await. Indulge in meals crafted from locally sourced ingredients, expertly paired with exceptional wines that reflect the region's rich viticultural heritage. Conclude your journey in Cape Town and be captivated by the city's unique charm and the majestic silhouette of Table Mountain against the skyline.
Welcome to South Africa. On arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport, our local representative will meet you planeside and assist you through customs and immigration and assist you with collection of your luggage. You will then be escorted into the Arrivals Hall for your onward transfer to the Federal Air Hangar for your onward flight.
Depart Johannesburg by Federal Air shared light aircraft flight to the Sabi Sand. On arrival check-in to your lodge for a three-night stay. Remainder of the day at leisure to take part in the game activities on offer.
Adjacent to the Kruger National Park, the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve is a private premier viewing destination. It was the first-ever private nature reserve established in South Africa. The landscape features 65 000 hectares of savannah-covered land interspersed with watering holes, dry riverbeds, Lowveld woodlands, and the perennial Sabi and Sand rivers. This spectacular reserve offers exceptional game viewing opportunities with frequent sightings of the renowned Big Five as well as cheetah, zebra, giraffe, and a variety of antelope. Visitors can enjoy excellent wildlife viewing, dining under the stars, guided bush walks and experiencing a stay in some of South Africa’s most luxurious safari lodges.
Two days to experience the game viewing and other activities on offer at the lodge.
Game drives are carried out with no more than 6 adults per vehicle and in the company of a ranger and tracker team, who will attempt to track your favourite animals. The Sabi Sand Nature Reserve is well known for its leopard sightings and you may well spot one of these elusive cats resting after a successful night hunt. You will stop for refreshments at a scenic spot during your drive.
Dulini's professionally trained guides will ask you about your favourite wildlife and will do their best to ensure that your preferences are met, whether it is tracking a particular species or spending more time enjoying each sighting and getting to know the habits of the animals. They will also tell you about the vegetation of the region and will explain the behaviour of the animals that you come across. In some cases, the guides will be able to identify individual animals and let you know about their history and habits.
All of Dulini's Safari Vehicles are equipped with camera mounts and bean bags for photography, high quality binoculars for each couple, blankets, fleece lined ponchos and have the ability to have a roof mounted if needed.
This morning you will be met at the reception area of your lodge and transferred to the airstrip. Depart Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve by Federal Air shared light aircraft flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. The flying time is approximately 20 minutes.
Depart Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport on a scheduled flight to Cape Town International Airport (flight not included).
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, our representative will meet you planeside and assist you through security, collection of your luggage and escort you into the Arrivals Hall for your onward transfer to your hotel. The transfer time is approximately one hour, 15 minutes. The remainder of your day is at leisure. Lunch and dinner under own arrangement.
Day at leisure to explore the winelands. Lunch and dinner under own arrangement.
Set just over an hour from Cape Town, within the inspiring landscapes of the Cape Winelands, Franschhoek is a heritage town and a world-renowned food and wine destination. You may choose to focus your visit on any one aspect alone - nature, cuisine or culture - and find plenty to keep you busy. The estates here attract wine experts from around the globe with their Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cap Classique sparkling wine (among others). Five-star restaurants alongside the cellars are surrounded by the same jaw-dropping valley scenes that have brought artists and writers to the area for centuries. A superb literary festival takes place around May every year, and, combined with the town’s Cape Dutch manor houses, fascinating museums, and charming boutiques, makes Franschhoek a wonderful place to visit in winter. Summer provides endless hiking, cycling and other outdoor opportunities among the lush farmlands and mountains.
This morning you will be met in the reception area of your hotel and transferred to your Cape Town hotel. Transfer time approximately one hour, 15 minutes. The remainder of your day is at leisure. Lunch and dinner under own arrangement.
Two days at leisure to explore the city and surrounds.
Set at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and backed by the iconic Table Mountain, the bustling city of Cape Town presents an alluring combination of drawcards. Incredible powdery white beaches, highly acclaimed wine routes, and astonishingly beautiful mountain trails surround a cosmopolitan hub. This diverse metropolis is filled with superb shops and restaurants, extraordinary heritage monuments, a multitude of entertainment venues, and a spectacular, chic waterfront harbour. Highlights include the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art; Table Mountain's jaw-dropping views; Boulders Beach, where penguins might swim right up to you in the warm Indian ocean waters; the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, where you can walk along a treetop canopy among incredible native flora or watch an open-air concert at the base of the mountain; Robben Island, where you can see the cell where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years; and many more.
This morning you will be met in the reception area of your hotel and transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your onward flight.
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Luggage on internal flights
Luggage on internal flights is restricted to 15kg per person (including hand luggage) and it is a requirement that bags are soft-sided. This is due to compartments in light aircraft being small and of an irregular shape, making soft-side/flexible luggage essential.
Entry Requirements - South Africa
Travellers may be required to obtain a visa prior to arrival depending on nationality.
Please note visas are not available on arrival.
Visa and entry requirements can change without prior notice and it is the traveller's responsibility to secure necessary visas for all countries travelling to. Prior to travel, ensure you verify the latest entry requirements for each country on your itinerary by consulting with your local embassy/consulate, or your travel agent/broker.
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