LDS Group Travel Presents
Spectacular South Africa
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Included items: - 10 nights Hotel accommodations (Detailed Lodging Info) - 16 meals (10 breakfasts, 1 lunches & 4 Dinner) - Site seeing & entrance fees per Itinerary -Transfers between destinations by air conditioned motor coach & intra country flight. - Luggage handling (1 bag per person) |
LDS Tour Highlights
Search for and snap photos of the Big Five during game drives in open safari vehicles, overnight in a safari lodge, spot wildlife inside world-famous Kruger National Park, view the world renown Victoria falls and explore exciting Cape Town.
The perfect African adventure for those who want to experience all of the region’s diverse pleasures authentically and comfortably, this 12-day trip has it all—and then some. Unfolding in three flight-assisted stages, this trip will take you from urban Cape Town to the sprawling wilderness of the Kruger area, home of the Big Five and countless photo ops. From there, jet off to Livingstone, Zambia’s colonial jewel, and feel the awesome roar of Victoria Falls for yourself. Throughout, experienced local guides will be on hand to draw out the best this magical land has to offer.
Search for and snap photos of the Big Five during game drives in open safari vehicles, overnight in a safari lodge, spot wildlife inside world-famous Kruger National Park, view the world renown Victoria falls and explore exciting Cape Town.
The perfect African adventure for those who want to experience all of the region’s diverse pleasures authentically and comfortably, this 12-day trip has it all—and then some. Unfolding in three flight-assisted stages, this trip will take you from urban Cape Town to the sprawling wilderness of the Kruger area, home of the Big Five and countless photo ops. From there, jet off to Livingstone, Zambia’s colonial jewel, and feel the awesome roar of Victoria Falls for yourself. Throughout, experienced local guides will be on hand to draw out the best this magical land has to offer.
LDS Tour Detailed Itinerary
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Day 2 (Oct 8th) - Arrive Cape Town, South Africa Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included. Meet our Cape Town guide at the hotel (at approx. 6:00PM - please have a look at the information board in the hotel), he/she will go through the trip details. Overnight: Cape Town |
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Day 3 - Cape Town tour and Cape of Good Hope
Enjoy a full-day of activities. First explore Cape Town on an orientation of the city, drive past the parliament buildings, city hall, Malay Quarter and Green Market Square. Including a visit to the Castle of Good Hope. In the afternoon tour Cape point. Explore Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and see the penguins at Boulder Beach. Overnight: Cape Town (B) |
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Day 4 - Table Mountain and free time
This morning we will take a cable car ride to the top of one of the New 7 wonders of the world "Table Mountain". Enjoy the amazing view of Cape Town. In the afternoon enjoy some free time to visit the V&A Waterfront, a hot spot for foreigners and locals alike. Still a working harbor, the Waterfront is an example of creative architecture and restoration and has become South Africa's most visited tourist attraction. The Waterfront offers a large variety of shops and is the home of the two oceans aquarium. Overnight: Cape Town (B,L) |
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Day 5 - Cape Town to Graskop
This morning transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your early flight to Johannesburg. Enjoy a scenic drive along the famed Panorama Route with stops at Blyde River Canyon, Bourke's Luck Potholes, God's Window, Mac Mac Falls and Pilgrims Rest. The entire town of Pilgrim's Rest was declared a National Monument in 1986 as a living memory of the early gold rush days in South Africa during the late 1800s / early 1900s. Overnight: Graskop (B) |
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Day 6 - Graskop to Kruger National Park
Drive to Kruger National Park and embark on an afternoon game drive in an open safari vehicle. The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. Established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of South Africa. This national park of nearly 2 million hectares is unrivaled in the diversity of its life forms and a world leader in advanced environmental management techniques and policies. After the game drive, continue to Camp Nkambeni, where we will enjoy an African-style dinner, under the stars and spend the night in a lodge. Overnight: Camp Nkambeni (B,D) |
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Day 7 - Hazyview - Sabi Sands Private Reserve
This morning, visit a Planeterra-supported School located just outside Krugar National Park, then continue to Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve. Enjoy an evening open vehicle safari game drive. In 1993 the fences between the Kruger National Park and the Sabi Sands Private Reserve were removed to encourage natural species migration. Currently, there are over 40 mammal species including the Big Five as well as 360 species of birds. Overnight: Sabi Sands (B,D) |
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Day 8 - Open Vehicle Game Drives
Today, enjoy both morning and evening game drives, searching for Africa's Big 5 (elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and water buffalo). This is how it will work: Early morning wake up call (around 5:30am), light breakfast on the deck before the morning open vehicle game drive starts. Return to the Lodge for brunch followed by some leisure time to enjoy the pool, time with friends or taking an afternoon nap. Around 2:30pm enjoy a snack before you depart on a late afternoon/ evening open safari vehicle game drive. Return with time to freshen up for dinner. Overnight: Sabi Sands (B,L,D) |
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Day 9 - Sabi Sands Reserve to Johannesburg
After one last game drive, we will drive back to Johannesburg, so we can be near the airport for tomorrow's flight. Tonight, enjoy dinner with a local Afrikaans family. Johannesburg, also known as eGoli, is the most populous city in South Africa. The city is affectionately known as "Jo'burg", "Jozi" and "JHB" by South Africans. Johannesburg is the site of a large-scale gold and diamond trade due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand hills. Overnight: Johannesburg (B,D) |
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Day 10 - Johannesburg - Livingstone, Zambia
Fly to Livingston, Zambia and enjoy a guided tour of world renown Victoria Falls. The Sotho-speaking Kololo people of the upper reaches of the river gave it the well-known name of Mosi o a Thunya (smoke that rises). The Lozi people call it by the same name but translated it into smoke that sounds. The Ndebele call it aManza Thunqayo (the water that rises like smoke). The Namibian people call it Chinotimba (a noise-making place like the distant sound of digging). Overnight: Livingstone (B) |
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Day 11 - Chobe National Park
Enjoy a day in Chobe National Park in Botswana. Overnight: Livingstone (B, L) Optional Tour: Chobe National Park, Botaswana |
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Day 12 - Depart for home Today, sadly our adventure will come to an end. We will transfer to the Livingstone airport where we will begin our journey home. (B) |
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* This amount includes all the land tour items shown in the itinerary, the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg, the flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone, Zambia and a travel insurance policy, which will cover both the land and air portion of the tour.
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