The Cape & Wildlife

10 days • Air & land
8 days • Cape Town/Johannesburg

VICTORIA FALLS EXTENSION
13 days • Air & Land
11 days • Cape Town/Johannesburg

Locally hosted
All departures guaranteed Prices & Dates : Below
Based on per person traveling, Prices are subject to change 

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:

  • Airport transfers in Cape Town on day 2 and in Johannesburg on day 9
  • Twin-bedded rooms in hotels or lodges listed or similar; hotel taxes, service charges, and tips for baggage handling
  • Meals (B,D) as detailed in the itinerary
  • Host service in Cape Town and Winelands; experienced English-speaking driver/guide while on safari
  • Sightseeing program and game drives as described in the itinerary, including:
    Cape Peninsula, Cape Point Nature Reserve, Penguins at Boulders Beach; wine tasting in the Cape winelands; 3 nights at Tinga Private Game Lodge including safaris in an open Land Rover in Kruger National Park
    VICTORIA FALLS EXTENSION: Victoria Falls, Zambezi River Sundowner cruise, Mkuni Village, Livingstone Museum, Maramba market

Pricing excludes

  • Airport taxes and security charges
  • Transfers from airport / hotel /airport
  • Meals not specifically identified
  • Other personal expenses

DAILY ITINERARY

Day 1 DEPART USA.
Your journey begins as you board your overnight transatlantic flight bound for Cape Town.

Day 2 ARRIVE CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA.
Upon arrival in Cape Town, you are met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day at leisure for you to explore on your own.

Day 3 CAPE TOWN.
Depart on a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, driving along the Atlantic seaboard via Hout Bay. Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve and then stop to see the lovable penguins at Boulders Beach. Drive back to Cape Town through the historic naval town of Simon’s Town. (B)

Day 4 CAPE TOWN.
After breakfast, walk down to the Nelson Mandela Gateway and board a ferry for your cruise to Robben Island. A guided walking tour stops at the maximum security prison where leaders such as Nelson Mandela were imprisoned. Continue to the northwest corner of the island, scene of many shipwrecks, and past the World War II military airfield. Transfer by ferry back to Cape Town, where the balance of your day is free. (B)

Day 5 WINELANDS EXCURSION.
Delight in an exciting day of discovery on your private tour of the Winelands. Visit the quaint towns of Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek, stopping along the way for wine tasting at well-known estates. The lovely town of Franschhoek, in the heart of the Cape Winelands, lies in a green valley surrounded by mountains. On your afternoon visit here, stroll through town, admiring the 17th and 18th century architecture, with Cape Dutch, Cape Cottage and Victorian style homes. Your evening is free in Cape Town. (B)

Day 6 CAPE TOWN / TINGA LODGE PRIVATE GAME RESERVE AT KRUGER NATIONAL PARK.
Transfer to the airport for your flight via Johannesburg to Kruger National Park. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your private game lodge, located in the southern part of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Set on the banks of the Sabie River, this deluxe lodge offers comfortable accommodation with outstanding views of game along the riverside. Check-in and relax before departing on your first safari this afternoon. Experience Africa’s wildlife from an open Land Rover with your game ranger sharing his intimate knowledge of the bush. (B,L,D)

Days 7 & 8 TINGA PRIVATE GAME LODGE - KRUGER.
Two spectacular days in Kruger National Park. Start each day with an early morning drive. If you are fortunate, you may be able to spot a multitude of animals including elephant, lion, buffalo, rhino, leopard, and cheetah, together with a wealth of antelope, birds and reptiles. All of your meals will be served at your lodge. Another drive at sunset completes each day. (B,L,D daily)

Day 9 TINGA PRIVATE GAME LODGE / DEPART JOHANNESBURG.
After an early morning wake-up, take your last look at Kruger’s wildlife. Then transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Johannesburg, where you will connect with your overnight flight home.
(B)

Day 10 ARRIVE USA.
You arrive home today.

Check with us for the latest visa, passport and health requirements for South Africa.

 

Extend Your Vacation to Victoria Falls
Tour BGSAX • Locally Hosted 13 Days

Days 1 to 9.
Like South Africa Journey. On arrival in Johannesburg, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 10 JOHANNESBURG / VICTORIA FALLS, ZAMBIA.
Fly to Victoria Falls and transfer to your hotel. Cruise on the Zambezi River aboard the African Queen. (B)

Day 11 VICTORIA FALLS.
Tour Victoria Falls from the Zambian side. Then visit the Mkuni village, where you can experience local African life, and the Livingstone Museum. There is also time to shop at the Maramba market. Your afternoon is free. (B)

Day 12 VICTORIA FALLS / DEPART JOHANNESBURG.
Perhaps take the optional "Flight of the Angels" for a bird’s eye view of the Falls. This afternoon, fly to Johannesburg for your onward flight home. (B)

Day 13 ARRIVE USA.

 

Hotels

CAPE TOWN - Table Bay Hotel (DLX)
KRUGER NAT’L PARK - Tinga Private Game Lodge (DLX)
Victoria Falls extension:
VICTORIA FALLS - Royal Livingstone (DLX)

 

Safari BGSA/BGSAX Land only Prices per person from
 Rates & Departures (2007-2008)
Arrive Cape Town 
Tour BGSA
8 days
Tour BGSAX
11 days
Jan 08-21
$3945
$4705
Jan 22-Apr 30
$4174
$4934
May 01-Aug 31
$3691
$4450
Sep 01-30
$3919
$4643
‡Oct 01-Nov 30
$4256
$5015
‡Dec 01-19
$4361
$5121
‡Dec 20-Jan 07, ‘08
$4585
$5354

Travel any day

Single room supplement: Tour BGSA $1337-$1868; Tour BGSAX $1737-$2381. Travel Alone rate applies. Triple rooms are not available.

Extra night per person including breakfast and transfer: Cape Town - Twin $251, Single $461; Johannesburg - Twin $164, Single $303; Victoria Falls - Twin $276, Single $512.

All “LAND ONLY” passengers must arrive into Cape Town on Day 2. The “Land Only” prices include round-trip airfare Johannesburg/Kruger (days 6 and 9). The “Land Only” prices do not include the air flights Cape Town/Johannesburg (day 6), or round-trip Johannesburg/ Victoria Falls (days 10 & 12 on the extension.

* Sample economy airfares are from $1068-$1810 (tour BGSA) and $1247-$1988 (tour BGSAX) and are valid from/to New York and includes intra South Africa air. Airfares from other cities and U.S. departure taxes will be advised at the time of booking. Airfares and taxes are subject to change.

‡Nov-Jan 2008 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in Aug 2007.

 

Notes
 
Space is limited and your desired travel dates may not be available if you wait, so book early to avoid disappointment. We highly recommend 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates and/or accommodations.
 
It is the sole responsibility of each passenger to obtain the necessary documents for travel, not excluding passports and visas. A valid passport is normally the only requirement for U.S. citizens. Visa requirements do change without notice and vary by nationality. Please check with the consulate office of the destination country as to visa requirements.
 
 
Restrictions
 
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy and a 70-day advance purchase. Purchases within 70 days will incur additional shipping and handling fees. Travel is valid for these dates only. This is a nonrefundable, non-changeable purchase. Certain other restrictions may apply, and offer is subject to change without notice. No request will be processed until full payment is received.
 
Airport/Hotel Transfers: Unless specified above in the inclusions, transportation between the airport and hotels are not included. Travellers must make their own way to/from hotels via taxi or public transportation.
 

 

Disclaimer:
 
Demfer Travels will accept Credit Card payment for the Land or Cruise only portion of travel. Payment for the Air portion of travel is by check made out to Demfer Travels USA LLC.