Have you thought about a Safari for a Honeymoon?  Private dinners in the bush or at sunset.  Rose pedals layed all over your private tent.

 

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A WAYNE GRIFFIN TRAVEL & CRUISE SERVICES ITINERARY

SOUTH AFRICA

 

 

On arrival in Cape Town you will be met by a representative of Wide Africa Safaris and transferred through to the Victoria & Alfred Hotel.

 

 

The Victoria & Alfred Hotel offers elegance and comfort in the heart of one of the busiest locations of the City. With just 94 rooms the hotel offers excellent service levels and accommodation will be in a Piazza room which overlooks the waterfront.

 

This landmark hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and offers spectacular views of the working harbour and Table Mountain. Walk in the utmost safety to some of the finest retail outlets from designer stores to restaurants, craft markets, cinemas, boat cruises to Robben Island and entertainment in the amphitheatre.

 

Built in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse and converted into a luxury hotel in 1990, the V&A Hotel is named in honour of the Queen of England and her son who visited the Cape in 1870 when Prince Alfred officially opened the Breakwater Basin – today’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

 

The city of Cape Town is a rare cultural gem, resulting from the amalgamation of Indonesian, French, Dutch, British and German settlers, the local Bushman and Hottentot tribes and the Bantu tribes from the north.

The Mother City, as Cape Town is affectionately known,  boasts a multitude of entertainment, ranging from outdoor activities and adventures in the sun to a roaring night life under neon signs. Stroll along Long Street or haggle with shopholders at Greenmarket Square Flea Market for local curios -  tours, site-seeing buses and other adventures are all readily available. 

 

TOURING IN & AROUND CAPE TOWN

No tour to Cape Town is complete without visiting the main attractions and included in your itinerary are the following privately-guided tours which offers you the exclusivity of a knowledgeable guide as well as the personal attention.

 

HALF DAY CITY TOUR

The tour offers an exploration of the City its views, history , buildings and people ending with Table Mountain.  You will be returned back to the Hotel by lunch time.

 

CAPE PENINSULA TOUR

This is the most popular Full Day tour which offers a spectacular coastal journey through to Cape Point – the romantic meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

Highlights include Cape Point, Boulders Beach (famous for its penguin colony), Simonstown which is a historical naval base, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and hopefully sightings of the Southern Right Whales enroute.

 

OLIVE & VINE  TOUR

A full day tour exploring award-winning wine estates combined with olive oil tastings – South Africa has for the past few years won prestigious awards for their olive oil and this tour offers a wonderful combination of scenic beauty, tastings and an opportunity to meet and experience the hospitality of the local people.  The tour will include a brief historical tour of Stellenbosch – the second oldest town in South Africa.

 

 

A transfer to the airport for your direct flight into the Kruger Park – on arrival at Kruger Mpumulanga International Airport you will be met and transferred to camp.

 

Rhino Walking Safaris lets you discover nature’s hidden wonders in specially tailored walking trails through a 12,000 ha private wilderness concession within the Kruger Park.  The concession shares a 15km unfenced boundary with the famous Mala Mala and Sabi Sand reserve with an abundance of wildlife moving freely between the two reserves. The concession is noted as an excellent game viewing area and good sightings can be expected of most predators, antelope and elephant.

 

Accommodation will be at Plains Camp which is the smaller property and offers just four, luxury African explorer-style tents overlooking the spectacular Timbitene plains and waterhole.  The camp is built in authentic pioneer tradition (tents) and is raised on wooden decks.   Stylishly decorated, the 8-bed camp offers the tranquility of a 19th century naturalist’s retreat. An Africana book collection and antique treasures are reminiscent of a golden era a la Ernest Hemingway.

 

The Kruger National Park boasts the world’s greatest concentration and diversity of species. Rhino Walking Safaris allows guests the opportunity to encounter all the classical African big game including the Big Five: buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion and black and white rhino. In addition there are also hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, warthog and many antelope species.

 

ON YOUR THIRD & FINAL NIGHT – SLEEP OUT:-

 

This is the only place in the Kruger National Park offering this unusual accommodation - guests will leave Plains Camp in the late afternoon and arrive at the platforms in the early evening carrying a lightweight rucksack containing a change of clothes and refreshments.

 

After hanging up mosquito nets, fly sheets (only if necessary) and preparing beds (yes! guests are encouraged to be actively involved in every aspect of this unique interactive experience of the bush) - sundowners can be enjoyed on the platforms that also overlook a waterhole.

 

While dinner is being prepared for guests  discussion takes place around an open fire, where you will witness the sounds and senses of the night-time bush.  After dinner guests settle into their “open decks” and  your senses are heightened as you listen to the absolute quiet calm of the  wilderness at night, while being safely guarded by our observant guides.

 

The rumble of the elephant passing by or the roar of the lion at the nearby waterhole, are the only noises that might disturb guests in this peaceful wilderness. The following morning, guests will enjoy a light snack after which they will depart back to Plains Camp for a hearty brunch.

 

 

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Maun either via Livingstone or Johannesburg.  On arrival you will be met and assisted.  An air charter will fly you across the Delta to your camp.

 

PLEASE NOTE:

LUGGAGE IS RESTRICTED TO 20KGS (44 lbs) PER PERSON IN SOFT BAGS.  CLIENTS WEIGHING OVER 100 KGS (22O lbs) WILL NEED TO HAVE SPECIAL SEAT REQUIREMENTS AT AN EXTRA COST.

Kwara is located in the remote northern part of the stunning Okavango Delta within the private Kwara concession. The camp fronts onto a huge floodplain, adjacent to the permanent water of the Delta and is backed by extensive bush. It is a magnificent wilderness area in excess of 1,700 square kilometres, bordering the Moremi Reserve. No trip to Botswana is complete without a visit to the Delta, the shimmering and unique watery jewel in the middle of the Kalahari desert. Kwara encompasses a wide diversity of habitats, ranging from the clear Delta waters with reed-lined lagoons and channels, to open grasslands, mopane woodlands and palm-fringed islands.

The eight luxury safari-style tents are built on raised decks, within a grove of huge and ancient African Ebony trees. Resident hippos will generally serenade all year round from the water on the floodplain in front of the camp. Each tent has its own viewing deck, private en-suite facilities including hot and cold running showers, flush toilets and modern amenities.

The forested island on which the camp sits is typical of those encountered throughout the vast 1.6 million hectares of the Okavango Delta. At Kwara, you will discover why the Okavango is considered one of the ecological wonders of Africa and indeed the world. It is mysterious, calming, unpredictable and very wild.

 

A short drive will form part of a game drive taking you through to Lebala Camp.

Lebala means wide open spaces in Setswana and the scenery is dominated by vast plains with scattered palms and tree clumps backed by wooded savannas. This wild expanse is contrasted with the casual comfort & elegance of Lebala Camp.

Open grasslands scattered with Illala Palms stretch to the south and west of Lebala. The perennial and southerly flowing Kwando river disappears into the vast marshes before emerging as the Linyanti river, flowing in a north easterly direction. The triangle formed in Namibia by this direction change is home to the Mamili National Park.

 The eight spacious tents are unique and were designed specifically for this camp. Each one is built on a raised teak deck, laid out with maximum comfort and privacy in mind. The tents have an entrance foyer with a reading and writing area, en-suite bathrooms with Victorian clawfoot bathtubs, "his and hers" washbasins and flush toilets. The bathrooms lead out to a reed enclosed open-air shower with hot and cold running water, powered by LP gas for hot water on demand.

Each secluded tent has its own sundeck, and is set back among the trees. The endless vistas from the large windows and decks across the vast plains, make Lebala one of the finest wilderness camps in Africa.

The wetlands and flood plains around Lebala offer a wonderful variety of wildlife with excellent sightings of elephant, hippo, lechwe, zebra, giraffe, impala, wildebeest, kudu, tsessebe, roan, sable, buffalo and the ever present predators; wild dog, lion, cheetah and hyena.

After dark, spotlights are switched on and the game drives expose guests to nocturnal sightings of rare and elusive species such as, leopard,  small spotted genet, and aardwolf, to name a few.

 

An air charter will fly through to Kasane and a road transfer will take you across the Zambezi River to the camp of Sussi & Chuma.

 

Sussi & Chuma is named after David Livingstone’s faithful companions and consist of an intimate lodge and two exclusive houses, all of which are situated to make the most of the amazing views that the sweeping Zambezi River provides. 

 

Guest accommodation consists of 12 luxury tree houses built into the canopy of majestic ebony trees, which shelter a stunning variety of bird life. Each unit has a private view of the Zambezi   River and is en-suite with air conditioning, mini bar, mosquito nets, overhead fan & hairdryer.  

 

The central lodge building features a raised bar/lounge deck, open air dining area, curio shop, swimming pool and a spa which provide incredible views of the mighty Zambezi. Meals are table d’hote with a wide variety of dishes available, served alfresco, often around a roaring fire in the evening.

 

Activities at Sussi & Chuma include a Tour of Victoria Falls, visit to a local Zambian village and meet the villagers, sunset cruises on the river, and game drives.

Other activities available and must be pre-booked and paid for direct include:-

·          Canoeing

·          White Water Rafting

·          Bungi Jumping

·          Helicopter Flights

·          Elephant Back Riding

·          Microlight Flights

 

You will connect with a flight back to Johannesburg and international connection.

 

End of itinerary.

 

 

 

WHAT IS INCLUDED:-

 

 

§          VICTORIA & ALFRED HOTEL – 1 x Standard  Room on a Bed & Breakfast

 

§          PENINSULA TOUR – Full Day Guided Tour including Entrance Fees & Water

 

§          1/2 DAY CITY TOUR – Guided Tour

 

§          OLIVE & VINE TOUR – Full Day Guided Tour including Entrance Fees & Water

 

§          RHINO WALKING SAFARIS – PLAINS CAMP – Accommodation, all meals, cold drinks, house wines & beers, teas & coffees and safari activities (walking based).

 

§          KWARA CAMP – Accommodation, all meals, teas & coffees, beverages, daily activities including game drives, bush walks, boat cruises, mekoro trips, fishing and air charters.

 

§          LEBALA CAMP – Accommodation, all meals, teas & coffees, beverages, daily activities including game drives, bush walks, boat cruises, mekoro trips, fishing and air charters.

 

§          SUSSI & CHUMA – Accommodation, all meals, all game viewing activities, park fees, laundry services, ONE Tour of the Falls, ONE Tour of African Village,  all drinks (excluding premium import brands) and airport road  transfers.

 

§          All Airport Transfers & Air Charters within BOTSWANA.

 

 

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:-

 

§          All Domestic, Regional & International Flights

§          Alcoholic Beverages

§          Internet & Telephone Calls

§          Taxes & Visa Fees

§          Gratuities

§          Items of a Personal Nature