Day 1
Depart
Depart New York (JFK) on your Kenya Airways international flight to Cape Town via Nairobi.
Everyday Price From
$3,999
11 days
Prices are in US Dollars and are per person based on double occupancy accommodations and include fuel surcharges, Government taxes, departure fees and September 11th Security Fee. Based on a minimum of 4 passengers to operate.
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.
ACCOMMODATIONS include 2 overnight flights & 8 nights in country.
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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
10 nights included
Day 1
Depart New York (JFK) on your Kenya Airways international flight to Cape Town via Nairobi.
Day 2
Arrive in Nairobi and connect with your Kenya Airways flight to 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
This magnificent boutique property has the Atlantic Ocean stretching out in front, as far as the eye can see.
Walk along the wilderness trails of the Table Mountain National Park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, that surrounds the property.
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.
Day 3
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 $185 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
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.
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!
Day 4
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
Day 5
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
Visit the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront for world-class dining and shopping.
Day 6
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
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.
Day 7
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
Day 8
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
You can connect with nature on a guided safari walk, allowing you to encounter incredible wildlife while on foot.
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.
Day 9
Your final day on safari to enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives.
Accommodation
Khaya Ndlovu – Manor House Suite
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 10
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.
Arrive Johannesburg and connect with your Kenya Airways flight to New York (JFK) via Nairobi.
Meals
Breakfast
Day 11
Arrive in New York (JFK).
Return home with a lifetime of memories!
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Memorable Experiences
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Safari Notes:
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Visas
Passports
Vaccinations & Health Precautions
Traveling with children
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