7 Day Luxury Kruger and Cape Town - Code PS3

The luxury Kruger and Cape Town photographic safari combines two of the most popular destinations in South Africa. Guests spend three nights in Cape Town exploring the highlights of the South African mother city before enjoying a Big Five photographic safari in the world renowned Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve.

In Cape town clients are accompanied by an experienced African Sky guide. The safari experiences at Lion Sands are conducted from the back of open 4x4 vehicles and are led by a resident ranger.

Tour Information
Tour Price:	Available at the bottom of the price list page
Tour Starting Date:	Any date specified by clients
Tour Starting Point:	Johannesburg
Tour Ending Point:	Johannesburg
Flights Included:	Johannesburg to Cape Town one way Cape Town to Kruger Mpumalanga one way Sabi Sand to Johannesburg one way
What is Included:	Accommodation as specified in the itinerary Services of a registered guide/resident rangers Meals as specified in the itinerary Tourism levy All applicable taxes All land transportation in air conditioned vehicles All activities and entrance fees to places mentioned in the itinerary All park fees if applicable
What is Excluded:	International airfare Personal and medical insurance Activities not specifically stated in the itinerary Drinks Gratuities Meals not specifically stated in the itinerary

Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Cape Town
Guests are transferred to O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg for a flight to Cape Town International from where they are transferred to their hotel situated on the famous V & A Waterfront. Some time for relaxation is followed by a Sunset Champagne cruise in Table Bay. The cruise offers one of the most spectacular sunsets at sea with the Mass of Table Mountain towering over the city of Cape Town. It also affords unsurpassed views of Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for a large part of his 27 year sentence. Upon completion of the cruise guests are accompanied back to their hotel.
Overnight: Cape Grace
Meals:Dinner

Day 2: Cape Town
The morning is devoted to a cable card ride which brings guests to the top of Table Mountain. The main feature of this mountain is a level plateau of 3 km which is bordered to the East by Lions Head and to the west by Signal Hill. It is one of the most recognizable natural landmarks in the world. The cable car ride of about 5 minutes offers exceptional views of the Cape Town City Bowl. On reaching the top we devote some time to visiting different viewpoints from which spectacular views of the Cape Peninsula can be enjoyed. The tour then makes its way to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. The gardens cover an area of 528 hectares with 36 hectares of cultivated garden. The gardens are a celebration of South African flora - showcasing only indigenous South African plants. Fynbos, proteas, cycads and rolling lawns are intermingled with streams and ponds. The gardens are home to a great diversity of birds, and some incredible views can be enjoyed from the upper slopes. Following the Kirstenbosch visit, we make our way back to the hotel.
Overnight: Cape Grace
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Cape Town
Traveling along the N1 the tour makes its way to the Paarl where a visit is made to one of the notable wineries in the spectacular Paarl Valley. Here the wine making process is explained, guests can sample some of the wines produced before entering a working cellar where the aging process comes to life. The safari then travels to the Town of Franschhoek which was established by the first French inhabitants of South Africa. The town is set amongst rigid mountains and surrounded by wineries where some of South Africa's finest wines are produced. We pay a short visit to one of the wineries in the Franschhoek Valley before traveling to Stellenbosch via the imposing Hellshoogte Pass. Stellenbosch is the second oldest town in South Africa, its streets are lined with oak trees and it is considered the heart of the South African wine industry. A visit to one of the historic wineries in Stellenbosch is followed by a return journey to Cape Town.
Overnight: Cape Grace
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4: Sabi Sand - Greater Kruger
Breakfast is followed by a transfer to Cape Town International for a flight to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport where guests are met and transferred to the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. The reserve borders the Kruger National Park and is home to most of the finest Safari Lodges in South Africa. Some time for a late lunch and some relaxation is followed by an afternoon safari in the Sabi Sand. The game drive is conducted by a resident ranger who is supported by a local tracker. Their experience and knowledge of the behavior and habits of the different species will contribute to the success of sightings and makes the safari very informative and interesting.
Overnight: Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
Meals: Full Board

Day 5: Sabi Sand - Greater Kruger
Sunrise and a cup of coffee precede a Sabi Sand Safari led by your resident ranger. The highlight of the morning drive would be the opportunity of viewing members of the Big Five in close proximity, The Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant and Rhino all grace this wilderness area, and the frequency of sightings is rivaled nowhere else. Even the Leopard which is the most illusive of Africa's predators are spotted almost on a daily basis. The safari then returns to camp for a sumptuous breakfast before allowing guests some time for relaxation. An afternoon safari is conducted and stretches into the evening. The large predators are at their most active during this period and the possibility of sighting one of the large cats going for the kill is sure to make for interesting conversation around the dinner fire.
Overnight: Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
Meals: Full Board

Day 6: Sabi Sand - Greater Kruger
The ever changing moods of this land will capture your soul as the day is once again devoted to two open 4X4 safaris accompanied by an experienced ranger and tracker in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. The Sabi Sand is home to no fewer than 330 tree species, 45 fish species, 30 amphibian species, 110 reptile species, 500 bird species and an incredible 145 species of mammal. The wildlife sightings in the Sabi Sand are amongst the finest in Africa and it especially notable that this private reserve offers the greatest frequency of Leopard sightings on the African continent.
Overnight: Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
Meals: Full Board
Day 7: Departure
A last morning game drive is followed by breakfast after which guests are transferred to a local airstrip for a flight to Johannesburg where an unforgettable African Safari experience ends.
Overnight: None
Meals: Breakfast