zSouth Africa Sampler

Check in to the stylish Cape Cadogan Hotel, an intimate boutique property that artfully blends historic 19th-century charm with contemporary flair. Later this afternoon, your private city tour begins with the fine collection of Old Cape paintings on exhibit at the Castle, South Africa’s oldest building. Then take in the Grand Parade where Nelson Mandela addressed the nation upon his release in 1990 and walk through the historic Company Gardens, now home to the SA Museum, Houses of Parliament and St. George’s Cathedral. Then ascend by cable car to the summit of Table Mountain for a magnificent view of the city and peninsula.  Meals B

Journey with your private car, driver and guide into the picturesque Boland Mountains to explore the charming towns and historic vineyard estates of the Cape Winelands. Admire fine examples of Cape Dutch, Georgian and Regency architecture in Stellenbosch, delve into the region’s fascinating history at the Huguenot Museum and sample award-winning vintages of the region’s celebrated red and white wines.  Meals B

This entire day is yours to enjoy and explore at your own pace. Your hotel’s terrific city-center location offers easy access to Cape Town’s  many highlights including the popular shops and restaurants of the lively Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.  Meals B

We’ve included a private car transfer to the airport and your flight to Lanseria, where you’ll be met and assisted with the continuation of your journey via light aircraft to Kruger National Park. Your destination today is the outstanding Pafuri Camp, a stylish enclave of 20 comfortably furnished tents set within a lush riverine forest.  Meals B,D

The game-rich Pafuri Triangle in the remote northern sector of Kruger is home to all of the Park’s most famous species including large herds of elephants, resident prides of lions, leopards, rare species of exotic birds and unique animals like nyala, eland, Sharp’s grysbok, Sable antelope and other game which rarely venture south of the Luvuvhu River. In between your included morning and afternoon game drives, you’ll have ample opportunity to relax back at camp, go on a bushwalk with a ranger, or join your expert guide for bird watching.  Meals B,L,D

Set in the wildest and most remote part of Kruger National Park, Pafuri Camp is surrounded by stunning mountains, deep gorges and dense forests. It’s a joint venture with the local Makuleke people and has been lauded for the tangible economic benefits which it has brought to their community. Today you’ll have an opportunity to enrich your morning and afternoon game drives with cultural excursions that reveal more about this unique partnership and the Makuleke people.  Meals B,L,D

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airstrip for your included light aircraft flight back to Lanseria Airport where our tour services end for your onward journey.  Meals B