Vic Falls, Botswana, JHB, Kruger, Garden Route, Cape Town 16 DAY TOUR

JHB – Victoria Falls - Kruger Park - Garden Route - Cape Town

Also Stunning Water that thunders at Victoria Falls; Via JHB, the Garden Route, and the Kruger National Park.
Johannesburg

Brief Description:

This is an excellent 16-day tour that departs from Johannesburg

Detailed Description:
(16 days, 15 nights) Bed / Breakfast Basis 

Departure place: Johannesburg International Airport or other

Itinerary \:

(Day1-2)

Meet & Greet JHB International ; connect to Victoria Falls Flight.

Flights:

On arrival you will be met and transferred to Victoria Falls Hotel***** for (2) nights on a fully inclusive basis.

http://www.lhw.com/property.aspx?version=4&ext2=dtpp01&id=200&ext=Zimbabwe_Hotels

LIVINGSTONE PACKAGE - THE ROYAL LIVINGSTONE HOTEL- FLY IN

Translated – The Smoke that Thunders – is the local name for the Victoria Falls. The world-famous cascade of water provides the baseline for your journey into colonial sophistication. Its fine spray may be seen like a cloud across the bushveld, throwing rainbows hundreds of feet in the air. On the forested banks of the great Zambezi River, upstream of the mighty cataract where it thunders into the Batoka Gorge, is The Royal Livingstone. In its cool lounges and shaded verandas, you will encounter the elegance and luxury of an earlier, more courteous age.
Colonial style luxury hotel with an unsurpassed view of the spray

Stay in style...The Royal Livingstone is a luxurious colonial style five star hotel on the Zambian side of Vic Falls which offers an un surpassed view of the spray of the Victoria Falls.

Enjoy the rays of the African sun around the focal point of the hotel’s scenery, the sparking and inviting Victorian themed pool.  As the day fades and the lengthening of shadows bring cool relief, you can wander down to the sundeck to marvel at the grand sweep of the watery horizon burnt gold by the sinking sun, whilst sipping sundowners in the most romantic setting.

This is the unique promise of The Royal Livingstone Hotel – Zambia’s most spectacularly diverse wilderness experience offers exquisite style and intimacy against a backdrop of wild Africa in all her splendor.  There’s no better place to contemplate the unrivalled majesty of the Victoria Falls on your doorstep than the utterly unique Royal Livingstone Hotel, where zebras enjoy the wandering across the lawn.

This Zambia vacation includes:
Return flights Johannesburg - Livingstone
Accommodation in a standard room
Breakfast daily
Free access to the Zambian side of Victoria Falls
AND a Zambezi River cruise with drinks and snacks

Optional ACTIVITIES
Game drives into the Mosi-Oa -Tunya National Park
Cultural visits
Adventure activities such as white water rafting, canoeing, river boarding,
bungi jumping, micro-lighting and helicopter flights etc. can be booked
Mosi -Oa-Tunya National Park

(Day3-4)

Transfer to Botswana to Chobe Safari Lodge ***** LDBB

http://www.chobesafarilodge.com/

Chobe Safari Lodge, Botswana

Chobe Safari Lodge is situated in Kasane on the banks of Chobe River and sharing a border with Chobe National Park. Right on our doorstep four African countries meet ( Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia), Chobe Safari Lodge therefore offers an excellent getaway location to Chobe, Victoria Falls or Caprivi.

Close proximity to Victoria Falls International Airport, Livingstone International Airport and Kasane International Airport makes us easily accessible, with daily road transfers or charter flights connecting all these airports with Chobe Safari Lodge. The lodge has been recently renovated to offer a magical lodge experience to add to the spectacular game viewing.

Botswana is a major wildlife player in Africa affording the client unsurpassed safari experience

(Day 5)

Airport Flight / JHB / meet and greets you at JHB International Airport / Depart to magnificent Mpumalanga /Pilgrims Rest/ Pilgrims Rest (diggers town) An old gold / Hazyview

Accommodation: Highgrove House **** BB

http://www.highgrove.co.za/

Lunch: En Route Excl

Supper: Excl

(Day 6)

Early morning Balloon flight with Cathy from Balloons over Africa – AWESOME !!!!

http://balloonsoverafrica.co.za/

BALLOONS OVER AFRICA offers scenic hot air balloon flights in the beautiful Sabie River valley, near Hazyview in Mpumalanga. Hazyview is a small town situated about halfway between the southern section of the Kruger Park, and the scenic attractions of the Northern Drakensberg escarpment – a convenient location from which to explore the whole area!

Balloon flights take place at sunrise while the air is still cool and stable, before the earth heats up. In windy, rainy or otherwise marginal conditions the pilot will postpone or cancel the flight – safety is the prime consideration – but generally flying conditions are good, and the cancellation rate is low. Balloon flights are offered all year round in this area.

Depart Blyde river Canyon, Bourke Luck Potholes, to the Orpen Gate of Kruger National Park to our rest camp.

We spend the whole day game driving.

Accommodation: Hamiltons Tented Camp ***** Kruger National DBB

http://www.krugerpark.co.za/Kruger_Park_Private_Concession_Lodging-travel/hamiltons-tented-camp.html

Game drives, bush walks

• Romantic slipper bath at your luxury safari tents in Kruger Park

• Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Buffalo)

• Please advise if you have any dietary requirements

Hamilton's Tented Camp accommodates in 6 magnificently appointed romantic tents overlooking the Ngwenyeni Dam. Each luxury safari tents in Kruger Park has a romantic slipper bath, out door shower overlooking the Ngwenyeni dam and a private verandah. Hamilton's Tented Camp attractions, facilities and services include game drives, sightseeing, bush walks, bird watching in the hide overlooking the waterhole, swimming pool and butler service for the luxury safari tents in Kruger Park.

The camp is unfenced and wildlife moves freely throughout the camp, it is the responsibility of the parents to ensure that their children are accompanied at all times. Children under the ages of 8 may only visit if one of the camps is booked for the exclusive use of a party.

Lunch: En Route Excl

(Day 7)

We spend the whole day game driving and top the action with a night drive on open vehicles.

Accommodation: Hamiltons Tented Camp ***** Kruger National DBB

Hamilton's Tented Camp luxury tents offer silver service, personalized cuisine, a secluded swimming pool for ultimate privacy and an open tented lounge for your luxurious accommodation in Kruger Park. Hamilton's Tented Camp, luxury tents have mosquito nets, slipper baths and an air-conditioner and ceiling fans for your accommodation in Kruger Park.

Hamilton's Tented Camp guest sleep in 6 magnificently appointed romantic tents overlooking the Ngwenyeni Dam. You sleep in large king size beds for your lodging in Kruger Park. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with built in showers.

Hamilton's Tented Camp meal times are not to be missed. Breakfast is at 09:00am – 10:30am, Lunch is at 14pm – 15pm and dinner is at 8:30pm. Check in time is between 11am – 14pm, check out time is at 11am at Hamilton's. The water is safe to drink, while bottled water is placed in your room courtesy of Hamilton's Tented Camp.

Hamilton's Tented Camp activities and attractions offer 2 game drives daily for your suggested itinerary in Kruger Park. In summer morning drives depart at 05:30am and evening drives depart at 17:30pm. In winter morning drives depart at 06am and evening drives depart at 16pm, for a safari in Kruger Park.

Hamilton's Tented Camp morning game drives last about 3 hours. Evening game drives last about 4 hours with a stop for sundowners before viewing nocturnal animals on your safari in Kruger Park. Hamilton's Tented Camps dress code is casual, with a congenial atmosphere. Tea and coffee is available in the lounge area at no additional charge and a fully licensed bar is available.

(Day 8)

Today we drive into the Kingdom of Swaziland via Malelane Gate, Piggs Peak / Mbabane / Ngwenya Glass works & craft markets

We sleep over at Mbabane.

Accommodation: Mountain Inn Hotel BB / Swaziland

http://www.mountaininn.sz/

Mountain Inn is the executive and diplomat’s choice for comfort, convenience and information networking. Swaziland’s most personal hotel-situated only 4kms from Mbabane center - is a professional, yet family run establishment.

Lunch: Excl

Supper: Excl

(Day 9)

Swazi candle factory / mile long Craft centre / depart for South Africa via Baberton Border Gate. Return to JHB

Accommodation: Sheraton JHB ** *** BB

Lunch: Inc

Supper: Exc

(Day 10)

Visit Gold reef city SA mining history, mine shaft tour and the Apartheids Museum.

Accommodation: Sheraton JHB ** *** BB

Lunch: Inc

Supper: Exc

(Day 11)

Connection Flight George in Garden Route

The famous Garden Route evergreen coast line with most scenic mountains and rivers, Valleys, thick green indigenous forests with its Yellowwood and giants and tree ferns..

 We Transfer Knysna jewel of the Garden Route , a place of tranquility and rest.

Accommodation: Augusta Bay Guest House***** BB

http://www.augustabay.com/

Lunch: Excl.

Supper:  Excl.

(Day 12)

Today we visit a local Black pre-school facility and have a cultural interaction / leisure time for shopping and laundry / sundowners cruise on the Lagoon & check out some African arts and crafts.

Afternoon private speed boat & skipper for Lagoon safari

Accommodation: Augusta Bay Guest House***** BB

Lunch: Excl.

Supper: Waterfront Excl.

(Day 13)

Depart via George to Cape Town.

Accommodation: Mountain Marina - Premier Apartments ***** BB + Private Chef for breakfast

http://www.mountainmarina.com/