DAY 01: DEPART THE US FROM JFK, NY

Arrive for check in at JFK International airport. Depart on flight in the evening.

DAY 02:  JOHANNESBURG – CAPE TOWN

Arrive at Johannesburg International Airport and proceed to Cape Town. Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met by your new English speaking guide and transferred to your hotel.

PORTSWOOD HOTEL (BB) or similar

DAY 03:  CITY TOUR – TOWNSHIP – ROBBEN ISLAND

After breakfast this morning you’ll embark on a tour of the “Mother City”, your first visit will be to the Company Gardens followed by a visit to the Cape Malay Quarter with its cobble stoned streets and rich Malay influence. Afterwards you’ll depart to South Africa’s oldest township, Langa; here you will visit one of the townships schools and a Sangoma (traditional healer). Afterwards you’ll travel back to V&A Waterfront to embark on a 3½ hour tour incl. Ferry time to Robben Island most famous or infamous, for having been the isolated prison of former South African President Nelson Mandela, also known as a place of banishment for the Leper people, Robben Island has a lot of history. You’ll travel back to V&A Waterfront where you’ll have the rest of day at leisure.

PORTSWOOD HOTEL (DBB) or similar

DAY 04:  CAPE PENINSULA

You will depart on a Cape Peninsula Tour this morning; you’ll travel past the Atlantic coast bypassing Sea Point, Camps Bay to Hout Bay where you will embark on a Seal Island Tour. Return to Hout Bay Harbour and depart to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve home to thousands of flora and fauna. Enjoy a trip with the Funicular to the point where the Two Ocean’s meet. Lunch will be enjoyed at a nearby restaurant (not included). You’ll have an opportunity to visit the jackass penguins at Boulders Beach before returning back to Cape Town.

PORTSWOOD HOTEL (DBB) or similar

DAY 05:  WINELANDS

This morning after breakfast you’ll depart Cape Town for the wine lands where you will partake in a cooking demonstration of local cuisine by chefs in training at Zevenwacht Wine Farm. You will partake in various wine tasting and food demonstrations followed by lunch (included). Afterwards proceed to the New Beginnings winery for a tour. You depart to Franschoek for a stroll in this small town. If time allows you will visit the historic town of Stellenbosch with its oak lined trees; return to Cape Town in the late afternoon.

PORTSWOOD HOTEL (BBL) or similar

DAY 06:  DAY AT LEISURE 

The day is at leisure to explore the many more attractions the Mother City has to offer.

PORTSWOOD HOTEL (BB) or similar

DAY 07: CAPE TOWN - JOHANNESBURG

Transfer to the Cape Town airport; depart on your flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival at Johannesburg International Airport you will be met & transferred by your English - speaking guide via short Johannesburg City Tour to your hotel. Check in at your hotel. Rest of day will be at leisure

CENTURION LAKE HOTEL (BB) or similar

DAY 08:  JOHANNESBURG – PILANESBERG

This morning after breakfast you’ll check out and travel to the Pilanesberg area via a cultural visit to Lesedi Cultural Village where you will enjoy a welcome song, drink, and traditional dance followed by a guided tour of the ethnic villages. A Traditional Dance Show will be enjoyed followed by an African feast for lunch (included). You will proceed to the Pilansberg area where you will check in at the Bakubung Lodge. Dinner at lodge- rest of day at leisure

BAKUBUNG GAME LODGE (DBBL) or similar

DAY 09:  BAKUBUNG GAME LODGE

The day is at leisure enjoying the many activities the lodge has to offer. The high point here will be a morning and an evening game drive to observe lions, elephants, rhinos, gazelles, zebras, many species of birds, and countless wildlife in their own habitat.

BAKUBUNG GAME LODGE (DBB) or similar

DAY 10:  BAKUBUNG GAME LODGE – SOWETO

After breakfast this morning you will depart the African bush and return to Johannesburg via a Soweto Tour-one of the largest townships in South Africa-which comprises a number of Townships which were developed by South Africa’s suppressive white dominated government during the 20^th century. You’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant Wandie’s (not included) followed by a visit to the Orlando Children’s Home for abused, abandoned, and HIV/AIDS orphans. Here you will have an opportunity to interact with the children. Return to your hotel, the rest of day will be at leisure

CENTURION LAKE HOTEL (DBB) or similar

DAY 11: DEPART JOHANNESBURG

Transfer to Johannesburg International Airport in the afternoon and bid farewell to South Africa then depart for NY.

DAY 12: ARRIVE IN NY

Arrive at JFK International Airport and proceed through immigration and customs.

Welcome home beaming with stories and treasured memories from the Southern Tip of Africa.

Sun City Extension

DAY 11SUN CITY – GOLFING – ENTERTAINMENT – SHOPPING

Transfer to Sun City, check in at your hotel. World Class Golfing at Gary Player or Lost City Course; Casinos, Entertainment,

Horse back riding, Helicopter rides, shopping are among a multitude of activities to enjoy.

DAY 12: SUN CITY – GOLFING – ENTERTAINMENT – SHOPPING

Free day for Golf shopping or several available optional activities

DAY 13:SUN CITY – JOHANNESBURG – NY

Free morning for optional activities before transferring to the airport in Johannesburg in the afternoon to board your flight to NY

DAY 14: NY

Arrive in NY with treasured memories

South Africa Tour includes: - $3950 based on double occupancy

• Round trip airfare from JFK, NY
• Transport in luxury coach
• Services of local English speaking guide
• Wildlife Safari
• Accommodation as specified
• Meals: breakfasts, lunch and dinners as specified
• Porterage at airports & hotels
• Entrance fees for sightseeing and Parks
• Local taxes
• Orientation information

South Africa Tour excludes:

• Any additional services not specified
• Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry, room service
• Gratuities for drivers and guides
• Airport taxes and fuel surcharges which are also subject to change
• Optional Single Room Supplement - $610

Sun City Extension Includes - $642 based on double occupancy

• Round trip transfers from Johannesburg to Sun City
• Accommodations in Sun City based on bed and breakfast basis
• Local taxes
• Orientation information

Sun City excludes:

• Any additional services not specified
• Lunches and dinners
• Optional Activities
• Gratuities
• Optional Single Room Supplement - $325