Day 1London
Today you will check in for your international flight to Cape Town and spend your night on board of the plane.
Upon your arrival at Cape Town International Airport this morning you will be met by an Audley Representative who will give you the documents you need for your trip. You will then be transferred to your five star hotel where you will be staying for the next three nights. A good way to get your bearings around Cape Town is to enjoy a guided city tour on the famous Hop-On- Hop-Off Bus that departs from the V&A Waterfront.
Today you can go up Table Mountain if the weather permits it. At the top you will be met by amazing views over the city and the ocean bordering South Africa. The journey up and down is very interesting and as you ascend and descend you will have stunning 360 degree views over the city.
A great way to spend a day is a visit to the Cape Peninsula - we can book you a guided trip if you wish. The route down to Cape Point is an amazing drive and you will drive through the thrilling Chapman’s Peak at the start of the tour. Try and stop at some of the villages on the coastline and enjoy the untouched beaches they have to offer. Also stop at Boulder’s Beach on your way back from Cape Point and visit South Africa’s own penguins. You can stop at Simon’s Town for a late lunch if you spent a lot of time at the attractions on your way to Cape Point.
You will be transferred to the train station in Cape Town this morning and then enjoy the wonderful two day train journey on the Rovos Rail through the magnificent countryside to Pretoria.
A full day on the Rovos Rail. Today you will visit Kimberley. From the station you will take an electric tram to the city centre where you can visit the Big Hole and the local museum.
Day 7Cape Town - Pretoria - Johannesburg - Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport- Nelspruit - The Sabi Sand Wildtuin
The train arrives into Capital Park, Pretoria at midday. You will be met at the station and driven to Johannesburg International Airport. You will then fly to Kruger Airport and from here you will be transferred by road for about 2 hours to the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve that borders the Kruger National Park. Once you have checked into your suite you can sit back and enjoy spending your time in the African bush!
Day 8The Sabi Sand Wildtuin
Today you have at leisure on safari. There are two game drives each day, one in the early morning and the second in the late afternoon. After your early morning game drive you will arrive back at the lodge and have a scrumptious breakfast. The rest of the day you have at leisure until the afternoon for your second game drive. Just before sunset on your afternoon drive you will stop somewhere and enjoy a sundowner with your ranger. On your return back to the lodge you will have a night drive and have a go at spotting some nocturnal animals such as chameleons.
Day 9The Sabi Sand Wildtuin
After your morning game drive and breakfast you can enjoy a guided bush walk with a guide that will take you into the veld. Here you will have the chance in getting close to wild animals and learn more about the African bush. This is an excellent activity and great way to walk off an amazing breakfast.
Day 10The Sabi Sand Wildtuin - Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport- Nelspruit - Johannesburg
This morning you will be met and transferred to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in time for your flight to Johannesburg, where you will check in for your overnight flight back to the UK.
Day 11London
Arrive this morning in the UK.