Depart New York, NY (JFK) or Washington, DC (DULLES) for Johannesburg on South African Airways.

On arrival at Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International Airport's Central Terminal Building/Terminal A, collect your luggage and then clear customs and immigration. Re-check your bags for your onward flight to Cape Town. On arrival at Cape Town Airport you will be met by a Lion World Tours representative and transferred to your hotel.

The luxurious Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa lies where earth, sea and sky meet poised above Atlantic rollers and flanked by the majestic Table Mountain and her Twelve Apostles mountain range in glorious Cape Town. This intimate 5-star hotel fully lives up to its stunning location, with exceptional standards of service and relaxed Cape hospitality providing the perfect counterpoint to its dramatic backdrop. The hotels rooms are either mountain or sea-facing, decorated with understated elegance, and have a wide range of amenities. The hotels two breathtaking pool gardens are magically perched above the ocean, and the Azure Restaurant serves exquisite cuisine with endlessly seductive sea views. All barely ten minutes from the bustling heart of the city, with nearby attractions including prime diving spots and nature trails.

You have a complimentary dinner voucher for the Azure Restaurant at the hotel for one of the evenings while you are in Cape Town. Drinks and extras are for your own account.

Enjoy your first day at leisure in the fascinating city of Cape Town. The Twelve Apostles Hotel offers a complimentary scheduled shuttle to and from the V&A Waterfront between 08:00am and 08:00pm. Sightseeing tours can be pre-arranged. Please ask your consultant for information.

Cape Town is a city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to offer and it has something for everyone. From the landmark beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay to the vibrant V&A Waterfront and Cape Town city centre, the award-winning wine farms of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek - time spent in Cape Town will not be forgotten. Cape Town is a sophisticated city at the gateway to a majestic continent. The Mother City is a place where old and new harmoniously converge in history, architecture, cultural pursuits and the essence of its people.

The city is dominated by a towering, table-shaped mountain, set on a peninsula of soaring, rocky heights and lush valleys, where two oceans converge, the Indian and Atlantic. Cape Town offers a myriad things to do and places to see, whatever your tastes, inclinations or budget.

Blessed with one of the most stunningly beautiful settings of any city in the world, Cape Town and its surrounding areas offer enough activities to keep you occupied for a long time. Cape Town offers historic and cultural sites, world-class museums and bustling markets, inviting beaches and lush gardens, as well as great restaurants and wonderful shopping. You can shop for everything from handcrafts such as native masks and pottery to dazzling tanzanite and diamonds; enjoy the hospitality and high standards of some of the world's top hotels and restaurants; and learn about South Africa's history at world-renowned museums and monuments. You can frolic on the beach with penguins by day and spend the evening savoring every bite of a world-class meal in a sophisticated urban restaurant.

Spend your last day in Cape Town perhaps doing some last minute shopping or visit one of the many places of interest.

This morning you will be transferred from your hotel to Cape Town Airport for your flight to Durban. On arrival at Durban's King Shaka International Airport you will be met and taken by private road transfer to the Oyster Box Hotel at Umhlanga Rocks on the KwaZulu Natal coast.

The Oyster Box Hotel, originally built in 1947 and set in lush gardens overlooking the Indian Ocean, reopened after a two-year makeover as a long overdue luxury addition to KwaZulu-Natal's tropical northern coast.
The renovation enhanced its colonial character while adding modern essentials including two pools, a spa, gym, and a 24-seat cinema. Attention to detail and design extends to the 86 rooms and suites (most of them sea-facing), all richly layered in pattern, texture, and color. Durban's melting-pot heritage, particularly its Indian culture, is reflected in many aspects of the hotel, from the friendly staff to cuisine. The colonial Palm Court serves traditional English high tea and the Lighthouse Bar, breezy Oyster Bar or cozy Chukka Bar are perfect for a drink.

Enjoy a day of leisure in the holiday resort of Umhlanga Rocks.

Umhlanga Rocks forms part of the Sugar Coast. The name 'Umhlanga' means 'Place of Reeds' and is also well known for its landmark lighthouse, golden beaches, beautiful parks and a selective variety of accommodation and delicious cuisine, making Umhlanga one of KwaZulu-Natal's prime upmarket holiday destinations north of Durban. The Natal coast is very tropical with warm weather all year round, due to the warm Indian Ocean. The Kwazulu Natal coastline offers some of the best surfing anywhere in the world.

This morning you will be taken by private transfer from your hotel to Durban Railway Station for your overnight Rovos Rail journey to Pretoria.

Experience the extravagant elegance of rail travel on the most luxurious train in the world. Rovos Rail's unique train safaris through the heart of Africa combine some of the most magnificent scenery with the glamour and excitement of the golden age of rail travel. Since its establishment in 1989, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences.

Step aboard the wood-panelled coaches - classics remodelled and refurbished to mint condition - and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a bygone era, when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion.

Upon arrival at Rovos Rail's private Capital Park Station in Pretoria you will be met and taken by private transfer to the DaVinci Hotel in Johannesburg.

DaVinci Hotel on Nelson Mandela Square is centrally located and features a stylish restaurant and bar. It boasts an infinity pool and a luxurious spa with state-of-the-art fitness centre. The spacious rooms and suites are elegantly decorated and equipped with flat-screen TVs. Each has a minibar, satellite TV and a work desk. Tea-and-coffee-making facilities are also provided. For fine dining, guests can visit the Maximillian Restaurant, which offers French cuisine, seafood and sushi. The inviting DaVinci�s lounge provides a nice setting to relax with a glass of whiskey or wine. To complete your stay, visit the DaVinci Spa offering a full relaxation area with a hydro pool and outdoor pool. The menu of services includes organic treatments, facials, massages and much more. Guests can enjoy the convenience of luxurious shopping at the Legacy Corner Mall and Sandton City - an elevator trip away.

This morning you will be taken by private transfer from your hotel to Johannesburg Airport for your flight to Kruger-Mpumalanga where you will be met on arrival and transferred to the Lion Sands River Lodge in the Lion Sands Private Game Reserve. Spend 2-nights including full board and scheduled game viewing activities. This afternoon you will take part in an open vehicle game drive.

Lion Sands River Lodge, in the Lion Sands Private Game Reserve, is situated in the southern portion of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. The lodge, built on the banks of the Sabie River, has 10km/6miles of Sabie River frontage with a high concentration of game around the river especially during the dry seasons. The 18 luxurious thatched bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and wooden viewing decks. All rooms are air-conditioned with an overhead ceiling fan, and have a mini-bar and telephone. The interior is a tranquil purple and cream haven, and the bathrooms have pebble-inlaid floors. Each bedroom has its own deck with a view of the river and is linked to all areas by raised wooden walkways. The lodge has a private lounge and bar, two swimming pools, wooden viewing decks, a secluded bird hide, private hammocks, conference room, health spa, curio shop, and both an indoor and open-air (Boma) dining area.

Enjoy an early morning game drive in this wildlife paradise. Relax around the swimming pool or take a siesta to make up for the early morning wake-up call. In the late afternoon you will be taken on another safari under the guidance of Lion Sand�s qualified game rangers and renowned Shangaan trackers. Exceptional game viewing has always been a trademark of Lion Sands

At daybreak, guests meet for a welcoming cup of coffee before embarking on a dawn safari. Rangers and trackers greet the day by pointing out the wildlife, and even the most seasoned game viewer will learn something new and fascinating every day.
Lion Sands is the only private game reserve to have access to the perennial Sabie River, which it shares with the Kruger National Park. The six miles of riverfront ensures a great diversity of wildlife and promises an African safari of a lifetime. It is an area of great diversity of both fauna and flora and the chances of seeing the 'Big Five' - Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard are excellent.

After an early morning game drive to track the animals that may have eluded you so far, followed by breakfast, you will be transferred from your lodge to Kruger-Mpumalanga Airport for your flight back to Johannesburg. (B)

On arrival at Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International Airport Central Terminal Building/Terminal B, connect with your international South African Airways flight back to the USA.

Arrive in New York, NY (JFK) or Washington DC (Dulles) with a lifetime of memories!