
Day 1: En Route
Depart from home; en route to Cape Town, South Africa.
Day 2: Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town, South Africa where you are met by your Lark Tours
guide. Transfer to 51 on Kloofnek, a fabulous boutique guesthouse.
51 on Kloofnek (dinner)
Day 3: Cape Town
Today we embark on a private tour of Cape Town's city center. We delve
into the beauty, culture, and history of the city, once a stopping point
for Dutch ships on their way to
Indonesia. We visit the harbor, the Cape Castle, the Bo Kaap, the
African market at Greenmarket Square, the Company Gardens, and much
more.
51 on Kloofnek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 4: Cape Town
We begin the day by visiting the top of Table Mountain, where the views
overlooking the city and the Atlantic Ocean are beautiful. We have a
mid morning English tea at the famous Mount Nelson Hotel where we are
joined
by one of South Africa's leading experts on the HIV/AIDS crisis, who
gives us a fascinating presentation and engages us in lively
discussion. That afternoon we enjoy the beautiful Camps Bay area and we
do some leisurely
shopping at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
51 on Kloofnek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 5: Cape Town
Today we visit some of the local townships to not only experience this
part of South Africa's culture, but also to learn about the history and
impact of the Apartheid Era. This also gives us the chance to talk to
and mingle with men and women who
actually lived through Apartheid in South Africa. We conclude the day
with a visit to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for
many
years.
51 on Kloofnek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 6: Cape Town
Today embark on a private tour of the magnificent Cape Peninsula, also
known as the Cape of Good Hope. This all-day tour includes stops at
Duiker Island to watch the seal colony, at Boulders Beach where the
endemic African Penguins live, and at Cape Point.
51 on Kloofnek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 7: Cape Town
Today we explore the Cape winelands of Paarl, Franschhoek and
Stellenbosch. We tour several vineyards where we have the chance to
meet the wine makers and sample some of South Africa's fabulous wines.
51 on Kloofnek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 8: Cape Town/Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve
After a refreshing breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our flight
to Elephant Plains Game Lodge, located in Sabi Sands Private Game
Reserve. That afternoon we set off on safari for our first look at the
exciting African wildlife
Elephant Plains Game Lodge (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Day 9 & 10: Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve
Over the next two days at Elephant Plains Game Lodge we embark on many
exciting safaris to view the magnificent wildlife that Africa has to
offer, such as prides of lions, elusive leopards, herds of elephant,
rhinos, Cape Buffalo, and much more. These classic safaris are one of
the highlights of visiting Africa and a truly unforgettable experience.
Elephant Plains Game Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 11: Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve/Johannesburg
After one last memorable safari, we transfer back to Johannesburg where we board our international flights home.
(breakfast)
Day 12: En Route
Arrive back home and share all your fabulous stories and photos with friends and family.
For dates, availability, reservations, and more details please contact a Lark Tours Travel Specialist at 1-877-527-5868 or send us an email at info@larktours.com
PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
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High Season (Jan 11 - April 30; Aug 19 - Nov 30) |
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Single Supplement |
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Winter Season (May 1 - Aug 18) |
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Single Supplement |
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Peak Season (Dec 1 - Jan 10, 2010) |
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** Prices includes all meals, entrance fees and participations costs for all activities, sightseeing, etc, accommodations, ground transportation, conservation and park fees, taxes, and expert guides, all as outlined in the itinerary.
** Prices also include comprehensive travel insurance and complimentary flight arrangements upon request.
** Prices do not include flights, alcohol, gratuities, and personal purchases.
** The single supplement is an additional charge added to the trip price for travelers requesting single occupancy accommodations.
Trip Length: 12 days
Trip Departs: Daily
Highlights: Cape Town, Elephant Plains in Sabi Sands Game Reserve adjacent to Kruger National Park
Group Size: 2 minimum, 10 maximum
Here are some links with important information regarding this trip.
Flight Information
Travel Insurance
South Africa Details
Country Information
Health Information
Country Conditions
Weather Conditions
At Lark Tours we specialize in creating fully customized trips. We do
everything from building signature vacations from scratch to modifying
existing trips and extensions to fit your needs and preferences. Thus we can easily tailor this trip to fit your plans. All it
takes is one call or email to our Travel Specialists here at Lark Tours and
we will discuss your plans, offer our suggestions, and begin creating
your dream vacation. So whether you are traveling alone, with friends
and family, or as part of an organization, we are sure that you will be
delighted at what we can offer you.
To speak with one of our African Travel Specialists call us today at 1-877-527-5868 or send us an email at info@larktours.com





