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♦ Day 1 – Cape Town On arrival at Cape Town International Airport you make your way over to the Budget Desk and collect your rented car. You self-drive the 25 minutes into Cape Town and check in at the Rutland Lodge – Boutique Hotel, where you will spend the next (4) nights on a bed and breakfast basis. Rutland Lodge is located near the centre of Cape Town’s historical city centre and sits almost in the shadow of Table Mountain ♦ Day 2 - 4 – Cape Town, Peninsula and Winelands These 3 days are at your leisure to explore this beautiful city. On one day you could explore the city of Cape Town, including ascending Table Mountain by cable car, taking a boat ride out to Robben Island or explore some of the shopping areas that abound. Another day could be dedicated for a leisurely self- drive around the craggy ocean view roads of the Cape Peninsula. There are many interesting stops along the way, such as the naval town of Simons Town, the African penguins at Boulders Beach, the Cape Peninsula Nature Reserve. Your third day could be spent on a self-drive exploring day of the Cape Winelands, and its picture perfect vineyards, mountains and homesteads. These explorative days of the Western Cape can be done by means of self-drive, or you may prefer us to arrange guided day tours. ♦ Day 5 – Cape Town to Pondoro Game Lodge
Pondoro is set on the banks of the Olifants River in the Balule Nature Reserve inside the greater Kruger National Park.This morning you return your car to the airport and board your flight to Johannesburg, where you connect with another flight to Hoedspruit. On arrival at Eastgate Airport, you collect your Budget Rent a Car and self-drive to the nearby Balule Game Reserve, where you check in at the Pondoro Game Lodge for (3) nights on a fully inclusive basis. • Day 6 - 7 – Pondoro Game Lodge Wake up call bright and early for your morning game drive. Tea, coffee will be served in the diningroom area before you depart and you will also have a stop during the game drive for more coffee,tea. Return to the Lodge for breakfast around midmorning. Relax, swim until lunchtime. Light lunch will be served. Depart for your evening game drive around 16h00 after high tea around the pool area. Stop along the way and enjoy sundowners as the sunset over the mountains. ♦ Day 8 – Pondoro Lodge to Crystal Springs This morning after your safari and breakfast you take a leisurely drive up the Mpumalanga Escarpment and have the opportunity to take in some spectacular natural sightseeing points, such as the Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, Bourkes Luck Potholes and some of the many waterfalls that characterize this forested and mountainous area. This afternoon you check in at the Crystal Springs Mountain Resort for (1) night on a dinner,bed & breakfast basis. ♦ Day 9 – Self drive back to Johannesburg – African Rock HotelThis morning you can either explore a little bit more or depart after breakfast to Johannesburg. Drive back to Johannesburg is about 6 hours. A good place to stop for lunch is the town of Dullstroom, famous for its trout fishing, boutique shops and many restaurants. You will arrive in the late afternoon in Johannesburg and check into the African Rock Hotel (located very close to the OR Tambo International Airport). Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis. ♦ Day 10 – Johannesburg to Victoria Falls This morning you drop off your rented car at the OR Tambo International Airport, and board your flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the Zambezi Sun on the Zambian Side of the Falls where you check in for (2) nights on a bed and breakfast basis. Within walking & viewing distance of Victoria Falls. ♦ Day 11 – Victoria Falls This morning you will be collected at your hotel and taken on a guided tour of the Victoria Falls. After lunch & relaxation back at your hotel you will be collected again and taken on a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River with drinks and snacks ♦ Day 12 –Victoria Falls to Elephant Valley Lodge - Botswana This morning you will be collected from your hotel and transferred across the border into northern Botswana. You will arrive at Elephant Valley Lodge – Valley tents and check in there for (2) nights on a full board basis. Included in your stay is two guided game drives into the Chobe National Park (with park fees included) and two boat cruises and permits. Additional activities can be booked at the lodge. ♦ Day 13 – Elephant Valley Lodge - Botswana Today you enjoy the guided activities that explore the Chobe National Park and Chobe River. A day for magnificent African scenery, wildlife and spectacular sunsets. The game drives are conducted into the Chobe National Park, while the boat cruises are on the Chobe River, park’s northern boundry. ♦ Day 14 – Elephant Valley Lodge to Johannesburg This morning after your breakfast you will be transferred by road, back across into Zimbabwe and onto the Victoria Falls Airport. Here you board your flight back to Johannesburg, South Africa. ♦Tour PricePrice per person for 2 people sharing: R14600 per person sharing for 2 people for the South African experience USD 605 per person for Victoria Falls and Botswana per person sharing Please note this is a quote only, no reservations have been made. The services quoted are subject to availability upon confirmation. The prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuations, fuel price increases, class availability or any other reasons beyond our control. Accommodation at the hotels and Kruger Park are subject to availability. INCLUDES:7 nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis1 night on a dinner bed, and breakfast basis3 nights on a fully inclusive basis (Pondoro Game Lodge)- All meals- Teas & Coffee- Twice daily guided game viewing activities- Services of a professional ranger and camp 2 nights on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis (Elephant Valley Lodge) 3 meals a day 1 game drive and 1 cruise – both activities on same day Additional activities and park fees to be booked and paid locallyActivities at Victoria Falls as per ItineraryTransfers to and from the Livingstone AirportGuided services in Victoria Falls and Botswana – no car hire
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