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Memorable South Africa

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9 days

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Overview

A 5-star luxury safari in South Africa. Enjoy Cape Town's beauty and the exceptional wildlife at Rietspruit Game Reserve.

Small Group Safari: This safari typically has 6-8 travelers so that you can enjoy an intimate, personal travel experience in Africa.

Costco Member Benefit - 4th Night at Khaya Ndlovu

HOW TO BOOK: Choose one of the fixed departure dates listed below, then call our experts to add airfare and personalize your safari with upgrades, extensions, or optional activities.

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Locations Visited

Cape Town, Hoedspruit, Rietspruit Game Reserve

Countries Visited

South Africa

Travel Style

African Safari, Luxury Travel, Honeymoon & Celebrations

Accommodations

8 nights included

Memorable South Africa

Itinerary

COLLAPSE ALL EXPAND ALL

Day 1

Arrive Cape Town

You will be met by a Lion World Travel representative at the Cape Town Airport and transferred to the luxurious Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa. Situated just fifteen minutes away by complimentary shuttle, Cape Town is the most popular tourist destination in South Africa due to its good climate, rich history, culture and scenic beauty, world-class restaurants, and shopping.

 

During your stay you will enjoy a three-course dinner at the hotel’s Azure Restaurant, to enjoy the finest indigenous and international cuisine.

  • Accommodation

    Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa – Classic Room


  • Meals

    Dinner

Highlights

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5-star Accommodations

This magnificent boutique property has the Atlantic Ocean stretching out in front, as far as the eye can see. 

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Experiences

Walk along the wilderness trails of the Table Mountain National Park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, that surrounds the property.

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Azure Restaurant

Voted South Africa’s Best Hotel Restaurant at the 2020 World Culinary Awards, the Azure Restaurant offers delectable, hearty cuisine paired with incomparable views and an exceptional wine list, including Bouchard Finlayson’s finest vintages.

Enjoy a day at leisure in the fascinating city of Cape Town or choose to join our Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula Tour exclusively for our Lion World Travel guests, at a special price of $250 per person.

Please let us know if you would like to join this excursion which will run as follows:

Take a cable car ride up to the top of Table Mountain (weather dependent).

 

Then you will depart on the Cape Peninsula Tour. Drive along the exquisite coastline known as Millionaire’s Paradise – from Clifton to Camps Bay, to the beach hamlet of Llandudno and towards the working harbor of Hout Bay.

 

Drive along Chapman’s Peak Drive, offering breathtaking ocean views. Stop for lunch (your own account), visit the Cape of Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park. You will have the opportunity to ride the Flying Dutchman funicular to the old lighthouse for awe-inspiring views.

 

Finally, the tour makes its way back along the coast towards the city, visiting the historic naval port of Simon’s Town and the endearing African penguin colony at Boulders Beach.

  • Accommodation

    Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa – Classic Room


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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Optional: Table Mountain Cable Car

Take a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain (weather-dependent) to enjoy the magnificent view of the Cape. The main feature of Table Mountain is the level plateau from one side to the other, edged by impressive cliffs. Table Mountain is often covered by clouds to form the so-called "tablecloth" of cloud. Table Mountain is a scenic photographic background and a place from where you can take breathtaking photos of Cape Town.

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Optional: Visit Boulders Beach

Visiting the historic naval port of Simon’s Town and the endearing African penguin colony at Boulders Beach. 

Did you know that the African Penguin used to be called a “jackass” penguin because its call is similar to that of a braying donkey! 

Enjoy a day at leisure in the bustling city of Cape Town.

 

During your stay enjoy Tea-By-The-Sea at Twelve Apostles Hotel. Indulge in a delicious selection of classic high tea treats served with your choice of tea or coffee and sumptuous sea views.

  • Accommodation

    Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa – Classic Room


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Your final day in Cape Town! Enjoy a day at leisure exploring the many attractions in and around this cosmopolitan city, or simply relax on the fashionable beaches of Camps Bay or Clifton.

  • Accommodation

    Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa – Classic Room


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

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Visit the V & A Waterfront

Visit the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront for world-class dining and shopping. 

It is time to say goodbye to Cape Town as you are transferred to Cape Town International Airport to connect with your flight to Hoedspruit, where you will be met and transferred to Khaya Ndlovu Safari Manor in the Rietspruit Game Reserve. In the afternoon head out on your first drive through the reserve in search of elephants, lions, leopards, cheetah, hyena, as well as the endangered African wild dog.

 

A unique sighting on a game drive is the possibility of spotting the crash of orphaned rhino babies that were released from Rhino Revolution’s rehabilitation facility, the only rhino orphanage in South Africa to have returned a group of rhinos back to the wild.

  • Accommodation

    Khaya Ndlovu – Manor House Suite


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

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Safari Game Drives

Encounter the rich tapestry of wildlife that calls South Africa home, from the regal lions basking in the sun to the graceful elephants wandering through the bush.

Your day begins early, with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

 

Outside, the sun is just beginning to peek over the horizon, showing off a spectacular landscape. Depart on an adventurous journey in an open safari vehicle through the wild African terrain.

  • Accommodation

    Khaya Ndlovu – Manor House Suite


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

An early start this morning as another day of wilderness experience begins. You are accompanied by highly skilled game rangers, who provide interesting information and anecdotes about the inhabitants of the bush. While seeing big game is always exhilarating, there are many other smaller species that are just as captivating. Halfway through the game drive, there’s a stop for hot drinks and snacks, before returning to the lodge for a full breakfast.

 

You can connect with nature on a guided safari walk, allowing you to encounter incredible wildlife while on foot.

  • Accommodation

    Khaya Ndlovu – Manor House Suite


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

Highlights

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Walking Safari

You can connect with nature on a guided safari walk, allowing you to encounter incredible wildlife while on foot.

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Al-fresco dining

Head out for the afternoon game drive through the reserve. En route you will stop for a drink as the sun sets over in the distance. Arrive back at the lodge with time to freshen up before enjoying a fabulous dinner.

Your final day on safari to enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives.

  • Accommodation

    Khaya Ndlovu – Manor House Suite


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

After an early morning game drive to track the animals that may have eluded you so far, followed by breakfast, you will be transferred to Hoedspruit Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Bid farewell to the place that has given you unforgettable wildlife encounters in the African bush.

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    Breakfast

5-star Accommodations
Experiences
Azure Restaurant
Optional: Table Mountain Cable Car
Optional: Visit Boulders Beach
Visit the V & A Waterfront
Safari Game Drives
Walking Safari
Al-fresco dining
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Highlights

  • Luxury Accomodations

  • Relax in a 5-star luxury hotel and safari lodge.

  • Memorable Experiences

  • Discover majestic wildlife and excellent photo opportunities on safari.

  • Delicious Dining

  • Indulge in the finest indigenous and international cuisine during a three-course dinner at Azure Restaurant.
  • Enjoy Tea-By-The-Sea at Twelve Apostles Hotel.

What's Included

  • Meals: 8 Breakfast / 4 Lunch / 5 Dinner, including dinner at Azure
  • Lion World Travel Representative meet and greet upon arrival
  • Economy class flights - Cape Town/Hoedspruit/Johannesburg
  • Accommodation as specified
  • All services and transfers as specified
  • Game drives as specified in itinerary
  • Services of Rangers/Trackers
  • Transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
  • Sight-seeing as per itinerary led by qualified English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees for sight-seeing as indicated
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Prices are per person in US Dollars, for land only, based on double occupancy. Airfare is not included but can be added upon request. Prices are subject to change.
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Terms & Conditions

Safari Notes:

  • Your Lion World Travel safari includes a “meet and greet” upon arrival. While on safari you will have local experts, rangers, drivers and/or trackers join you on your day tours, game drives and safari activities.
  • *​International Air Included Safaris: Please note that airfares are included on selected safaris only, as noted in the safari "inclusions". Pricing on these safaris includes airfares, fuel surcharges, Government taxes, departure fees, and September 11th Security fee.
  • ​Travel to Africa often requires an overnight flight. For safaris where international airfare is not included, please arrange flights to arrive on Day 1 of itinerary.

Terms & Conditions:

  • All safari prices are per person based on double occupancy.
  • Exclusive Vacation Packages (Small Group Safaris) are based on a minimum of four passengers to operate. 
  • Prices are in U.S. dollars, are true and accurate at time of publishing, are valid for travel as specified, are valid for new bookings only and are available to Costco members residing in the United States.
  • All offers and inclusions are subject to availability and may change or be terminated without notice.
  • A Single Supplement cost applies for solo traveler bookings, contact us for rates.
  • Seasonal surcharges, availability, blackout dates and restrictions may apply.
  • Due to currency fluctuation, as well as government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases beyond the control of Lion World Travel or Costco Travel, the price is subject to change.
  • Any unused portion(s) of inclusions are nontransferable, nonrefundable and not redeemable for cash.
  • Cancellation and change fees may apply.
  • Costco Travel disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or typographical errors.
  • Please note: The supplier for this product, Lion World Travel, is a Canadian-based company. Therefore, individual banks may apply a foreign currency service fee to credit card transactions.
  • Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, and Medical Insurance is required – please note that insurance for this trip is a mandatory requirement from suppliers in Africa – proof of insurance must be provided before bookings are confirmed. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you have enough travel insurance coverage from the provider of your choice. Please let your Africa Specialist know if you would like information on this.

Visas

  • United States of America passport holders require visas for Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Visas should be obtained prior to departure either on-line or from the relevant Embassy or High Commission in Washington DC. Visas on arrival will not be issued for Kenya.

Passports

  • For visitors to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Kenya, and Tanzania, passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the intended return date.
  • Passport must contain at least 2 blank visa pages (each) for South Africa and Zimbabwe and 3 blank visa pages (each) for Tanzania, Kenya, and Mozambique.

Vaccinations & Health Precautions

  • Malaria is prevalent in the countries included in this itinerary. It is recommended to consult a doctor or travel clinic prior to travel regarding the appropriate precautions to take.
  • Yellow fever vaccination is recommended prior to arrival in Tanzania and required if arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
  • Other vaccinations that might be considered before you travel include typhoid, hepatitis A and B, meningitis, and tetanus.
  • For information, visit your family physician or the website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov/travel/.
  • Covid protocols and entry requirements are also in place for visitors to Africa. Requirements vary between countries. Please speak to your Africa Specialist for information specific to your itinerary.

Traveling with children

  • If you are traveling to South Africa with a child/children under the age of 18 you must travel with an unabridged birth certificate, in English, even if both parents are traveling with the child(ren). Airlines will be forced to deny boarding if the required documentation is not produced.

For information on travel to Africa, including potential alerts and warnings, visit the official website for the U.S. Department of State at www.travel.state.gov.

For full details, please refer to our Terms & Conditions or FAQ page.