B = Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner
INCLUDES:
- Roundtrip, international, economy airfare from Washington, DC or New York, to Cape Town and back via Johannesburg
- Domestic flights George/Johannesburg
- Charter Air flights Johannesburg/game lodge/Johannesburg
- All services as specified
- 9 Breakfasts
- 2 Lunches
- 2 Dinners
- Game drives as specified in itinerary
- Accommodation in standard rooms, but at Pezula in a suite
- Transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
- Entrance fees for sight-seeing as indicated above
- Lion World Tours representative Platinum Meet and Greet upon arrival
EXCLUDES:
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, etc.
- All other services not mentioned above
- Gratuities/tips for game rangers, tour guides, and drivers
- Costs of obtaining passports and/or visas
- Applicable taxes
- Trip cancellation insurance
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Day 1
Depart from New York (JFK) or Washington (Dulles) on your international South African Airways flight to Cape Town, South Africa via Johannesburg.
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Day 2
Upon arrival at Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International Airport a security approved representative will meet you at the aircraft, and escort and assist you through customs and immigration and then to the baggage carousel where you will be assisted with your luggage. You will be accompanied into the arrival hall where a Lion World Tours representative will welcome you and escort you to the Domestic Departure Hall for your flight to Cape Town.
On arrival in Cape Town a Lion World Tours representative will meet you and hand over your travel documentation. They will answer any questions you may have regarding your travel arrangements in South Africa and then assist you to your onward transfer to hotel.
Accommodation: Your choice of Platinum Cape Town Hotel
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Day 3
After breakfast at the Hotel you will depart on a full day Cape Peninsula and Winelands tour. You will travel along the Atlantic Seaboard, to Hout Bay. From Hout Bay, travel to Noordhoek and through Ou Kaapse Weg.
Proceed to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, where you are able to ride the funicular to the viewpoint where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet.
The Cape Peninsula is the thin finger of land in the south-western most corner of Africa with the city of Cape Town at its head.
As you travel south toward Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, the land gets narrower until the great Indian and Atlantic Oceans combine into one vast southern ocean, with nothing beyond except Antarctica. On leaving the Nature Reserve, proceed to Simonstown.
You will then continue on the Winelands tour. This classic tour takes you through spectacular vineyard covered valleys and along scenic country roads. During the course of the afternoon you will visit Franschhoek, first settled by the French Huguenots in 1688.
You will make a stop in Stellenbosch, the second oldest European settlement in South Africa which has some of the best preserved historical buildings in South Africa. The scenery is combined with two wine tastings, a cellar tour and the opportunity to purchase some local wines.
Accommodation: Your choice of Platinum Cape Town Hotel (B)
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Day 4
Today you will be at leisure to visit Table Mountain (weather permitting). You will make your own way to Table Mountain, which is well known for its spectacular views. The new revolving cable cars give stunning views over Cape Town.
Once on top, there is time to wander around and take photographs from the numerous viewing decks around. Take a look at the curio shop, take a walk around to the different viewpoints, or you may want to stop for refreshments. After making your descent you will have the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation: Your choice of Platinum Cape Town Hotel (B)
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Day 5
After breakfast at the hotel the remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Cape Town. Visit the fabulous stores and restaurants at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, or just relax at the hotel.
Accommodation: Your choice of Platinum Cape Town Hotel (B)
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Day 6
After breakfast you will be transferred to Cape Town Airport for your flight to George. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the magnificent Pezula Resort Hotel on the Pezula Private Estate for an exclusive luxury experience.
In an extraordinary part of the southern coast of Africa, in an area aptly called The Garden Route, a truly extraordinary event has taken place. On one side, the Indian Ocean thunders into the exquisitely beautiful rocky coast. On the other, Knysna's breathtaking lagoon and the Outeniqua Mountains fill a calmer view. It is on this special spot that you will find a unique creation. Some call it perfection, we call it Pezula.
And it is here that you will find South Africa's first true luxury resort hotel - The Pezula Resort Hotel and Spa. Located at the heart of the Garden Route, in the cosmopolitan seaside town of Knysna it is here that you will find a magical place - The Pezula Resort and Spa. Each of the 78 suites, including the two presidential suites, offer spectacular views across either the golf course, Indian Ocean or Knysna Lagoon.
The interiors exude warmth, with stone and wooded textures, while welcoming earth tones create an unexpected contrast to the colors of the surrounding landscape. In all suites, sandstone forms a backdrop to the real log fireplaces, while marble is prevalent on many floors, patios and balconies.
Accommodation: The Pezula Resort Hotel and Spa in a Studio Suite (B)
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Day 7
Today you will take part in a sunset cruise. The John Benn is Knysna's only luxury pleasure cruiser. She is beautifully appointed with her upper and lower decks constructed from Yellowwood sourced from the Knysna Forest. This unique vessel has carried many local and international travellers on the Lagoon over the years and offers daily cruises to the Knysna Heads. This legendary floating restaurant is for eating, drinking and having fun!
This wonderful floating restaurant offers a wide dining selection from the a la carte menu, has a bar on each of the upper and lower decks and is fully enclosed.
Accommodation: The Pezula Resort Hotel and Spa in a Studio Suite (B)
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Day 8
This morning you will have a private transfer to George Airport for your flight to Johannesburg, South Africa on South African Airways. Upon arrival in Johannesburg you will be met and transferred to your Hotel.
Accommodation: Your choice of Platinum Johannesburg Hotel (B)
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Day 9
After breakfast you will be transferred to Johannesburg Airport for your light charter air flight to your private game reserve. On arrival at the game reserve you will be met and transferred to your lodge for a 2 night stay.
Accommodation:Your choice of Platinum Game Lodge (B, L, D)
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Day 10
Early morning game drive followed by breakfast. The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax. Then in the evening you will go on a second game drive followed by dinner.
Accommodation: Your choice of Platinum Game Lodge (B, L, D)
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Day 11
This morning you depart the African bush on a flight to Johannesburg. From there you will bid farewell to South Africa and depart on your international flight back to the USA on South African Airways. (B)
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Day 12
Arrive home with a lifetime of memories!
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