| Cost From: | $7095 |
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| Length: | 15 days |
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| Activity: | Safaris, Wildlife & Natural History, Walking, Cultural Adventures |
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The best trip we have ever taken.J. Nason & Bonnie Smolen—Newton MA
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The ultimate way to explore Italy—on foot! Discover jewel-like towns of the southern Tuscan countryside, from remarkable Siena to the enchanting villages of the sun-splashed Maremma, with its hidden coves and vineyards producing “super-Tuscan” wines.
Stunning seascapes along the azure Indian Ocean, misty mountains graced with Bushman rock paintings, wine country dotted with Cape Dutch homesteads, prime savannas teeming with big game—South Africa has it all! Our adventure is a deluxe one, with accommodations that keep us close to the natural wonders we’ve come to see. We explore “the fairest Cape,” savor wine country at its best at Franschhoek, and hike trails on the Tsitsikamma Coast and in the craggy Drakensbergs (Dragon’s Mountains) of Zulu country. We top it all off with five days of phenomenal game viewing at luxurious game lodges in Sabi Sands Private Reserve, one of Africa’s premier game sanctuaries, with an unfenced boundary with Kruger National Park and one of the greatest wildlife diversities in Africa.
$7095 (7-8 members)
$7595 (5-6 members)
Single supplement: $2295
Internal airfare from: $1450
Victoria Falls extension from: $695
Rovos Rail Extension from: $1590
Prices are for 2010 dates
Apr 13-27, 2010 Lanz Von Horsten
Aug 3-17, 2010 Lanz Von Horsten
Sep 7-21, 2010 Lanz Von Horsten
Oct 5-19, 2010 Lanz Von Horsten
Dec 14-28, 2010 Lanz Von Horsten
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Cape Town is set in a spectacular meeting of mountain and sea. With accommodations at the deluxe Cape Grace Hotel, we hike on Table Mountain, ferry out to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, and explore the Cape Peninsula all the way to the Cape of Good Hope.
We savor South Africa’s world-famous wine country and visit the historic university town of Stellenbosch. Overnight at the luxurious Franschoek Country House.
Forested mountains push right to the coast on the Garden Route, South Africa’s spectacular southeast coast. We hike along the azure Indian Ocean in Tsitsikamma National Park, with overnights at The Fernery, a gorgeous hideaway of secluded chalets. In the craggy Drakensbergs, an extraordinary fantasia of cliffs and buttresses, we hike to a stunning natural amphitheatre from our lovely mountain inn in Zulu country.
No fences lie between Sabi Sands and renowned Kruger National Park, and the combined ecosystem offers one of the highest wildlife populations in Africa. We savor phenomenal gameviewing in Sabi Sands, exploring by 4WD vehicle for the “big five” (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, buffalo, and elephant) first from Nkorho Game Lodge, then from legendary Londolozi, a luxurious, award-winning lodge deep within Sabi Sands. Leopard tracking at Londolozi is out of this world. Depart on Day 15 or join our Victoria Falls Extension.
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If you would like to extend your adventure, we offer the following options:
Days 1 to 3 (3 nights), Cape Town, South Africa
The Cape Grace has understated elegance and a unique location on its own private quay on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Not surprisingly, it ...
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Day 4 (1 night), Franschhoek, South Africa
Just a mile outside the village of Franschhoek and near the picturesque town of Stellenbosch, this fine country inn sits amid lavender gardens ...
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Days 5 to 7 (3 nights), Tsitsikamma Coast, South Africa
This remote retreat surrounded by forests and farms has individual chalets overlooking the gorge of the Storms River. The beautifully furnished ...
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Days 8 to 9 (2 nights), Drakensburg Mountains, South Africa
With one of the most splendid settings in the Drakensberg Mountains, this family-run lodge has uninterrupted views of the Drakensberg, including ...
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Days 10 to 12 (3 nights), Timbavati Private Game Reserve, South Africa
The name Tanda Tula means “to love the quiet.” It is one of the most luxurious tented camps in all South Africa, surrounded by ...
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Days 13 to 14 (2 nights), Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
Londolozi, meaning “protector of all living things” in Zulu, was the first game reserve in the world to be accorded Relais & ...
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Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
