Trip Details

Journey into South Africa

Concierge Travel, Inc.

10/10/10 - 10/20/10
$6895.00 - $6895.00

Entourage: Mostly Gay Men
Regions: Africa
Countries: South Africa

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Description:

Africa… an ancient world of unsurpassed natural
beauty, cultural diversity, incomparable romance and
adventure. Whether you are attracted by Africa’s
scenic splendor, its wildlife and cultural heritage, or
whether you are planning the perfect vacation,
adventure holiday, or simply the ultimate safari
experience, Concierge Travel has arranged your
once-in-a-lifetime African expedition. Just imagine…
cocktails at dusk overlooking the watering hole, one
of the natures most spectacular settings, or relaxing
at the lodge filled with spirit, warmth, nature and
relaxation, representing African hospitality at its
finest.

Style: Land Tours
Regions: Africa

Accommodations:

See the itinerary for a list of wonderful hotels and lodges.

Itinerary:

October 10 – Arrive Johannesburg

Afternoon arrival in Johannesburg.
Private transfer to the Westcliff

October 11 – JOHANNESBURG - NAISPRUIT

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer to OR Tambo
International Airport for flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International
Airport, Nelspruit (flight not included).
Meet and greet on arrival in Nelspruit. Private transfer to the game
lodge, with popular scenic sights of the area en route, including the
Blyde River Canyon and Bourke’s Luck Potholes. Continue to Sabi
Sabi Bush Lodge.
Lunch at the lodge. Mid-afternoon tea and snacks, before departing
on a game drive. The drive will include a stop at dusk, to enjoy the
African sunset.
Dinner in the boma – a reed-enclosed dining area under the stars.

October 12 & 13 - NAISPRUIT

Early morning game drive.
Breakfast once back at the lodge.
Optional game walk, escorted by a qualified game ranger. The
purpose of this mid-morning walk is to learn more about the fauna
and small wildlife inside the reserve.
Lunch at the lodge.
Mid-afternoon tea and snacks, followed by a game drive with
sundowner stop. Dinner either in the boma, or in the bush (weather
dependant).
Overnight at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge.

October 14 – NAISPRUIT – WINE COUNTRY

Game drive and breakfast.
Continue to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport Nelspruit for flight to Cape
Town (flight not included).
Go directly to the Wine Country.
Our tour starts in Paarl for a visit to the Taal Monument and wine
tasting. Continue to Franschhoek for a visit of the village and wine
tasting & lunch. Continue to the town of Stellenbosch; renowned for
the gracious thatched and gabled buildings and stately oaks. Oom
Samie Se Winkel (Uncle Samie’s Shop), a Victorian dealer’s store,
the Stellenbosch Village Museum, Libertas Parvas (art gallery and
wine museum) and the Lanzerac Hotel. Overnight at the TBD.

October 15 – WINE COUNTRY - CAPE TOWN

We make our way back to Cape Town, known throughout the world
for its scenic splendor and cosmopolitan sophistication. Between
Cape Dutch homesteads, Georgian townhouses, traditional dancers
and minstrels, the smell of spicy Malay cooking, the taste of wellmade
wine and the sound of the snoek horn, this city will fill your
senses. The bells of St George’s Cathedral alternate with the
plaintive tones of the muezzen calling the faithful to prayer. Visitors
give a startled jump and the Capetonians calmly glance at their
watches, when the noon gun booms above the.
Overnight at the (TBD)

October 16 – CAPE TOWN

Today we transfer to Table Mountain lower cable station. Board the
cable car for a ride to the top of the mountain. Table Mountain is
probably the most famous landmark in Cape Town.
Depart Cape Town and drive via Sea Point, Camps Bay, Clifton and
Llandudno to Hout Bay for a short stop. Continue to the Cape of
Good Hope Nature Reserve and then continue to Simons Town.
Overnight at the (TBD)

October 17 – CAPE TOWN

Transfer to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront for a 20 minute
transfer to Robben Island. On arrival at Robben Island, you will be
taken by bus on an indepth tour of the island, infamous as the site of Nelson Mandela's incarceration.  Afternoon at leisure.  
Early evening transfer to Signal Hill. Dry snacks and sparkling wine
will be served, whilst watching the African sunset over Cape Town..
This evening we return to the Waterfront for dinner at one of the
many fine restaurants.  Overnight at the (TBD)

October 18 – CAPE TOWN - VICTORIA FALLS


This morning we transfer to the airport for our flight to Victoria
Falls.. We then transfer to our hotel.
The Victoria Falls are considered the greatest known curtain of
falling water’, They are a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty
and grandeur on the Zambezi River, bordering Zambia and
Zimbabwe. We will visit the falls on the Zambian side and before
our day is done we take a sunset cruise on the Zambezi river with a
different perspective of the Falls.
Overnight at the Cottages at Tongabezi Lodge

October 19 – VICTORIA FALLS

Today we take in the Victoria Falls Field Museum and the Victoria
Falls Craft Village, to get a sense of the falls as it is part of the local
peoples going back centuries.
Overnight at the Cottages at Tongabezi Lodge

October 20 – VICTORIA FALLS – JOHANESBURG

This morning we take a Sunrise cruise on the Zambezi River to bid a
farewell to the great falls. We then proceed to the airport for our
return to Cape Town.

*Itinerary subject to change

Details:

What's included:
Transfers and touring in luxury vehicles
Game viewing at Sabi Sabi
Accomodations in Superior and Standard suites
Meals as indicated in itinerary
Sunset snacks and sparkling wine on Signal Hill
Wine tasting as per itinerary
Entrance fees at all excursion points in the itinerary
Tourism levies where applicable

What's not included:
Personal extras suchs as beverages, gifts, etc.
Intra-Africa flights
Gratuities to lodge staff, drivers, guides and restaurant staff
Porterage for baggage handling
Entrance fees not mentioned in itinerary
Any airfare or airport departure taxes
Any medical or required travel insurance
Visa fees where applicable

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