Luxe South African Safari and Cape Town - 9 days

On arrival at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our Representative. Transfer to your Hotel. Overnight in Johannesburg.

Early this morning, transfer by shuttle bus transfer to Karongwe Private Reserve, bordering the famous Kruger National Park. Private reserves offer superior safari game viewing together with the advantages of smaller, hosted accommodation and game drives. Lunch upon arrival. Freshen up before your afternoon safari game drive and return to the lodge by sunset. Optional Domestic Flight (extra cost): Fly from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit, then a 45-minute transfer by road to Shiduli Private Game Lodge.

Today enjoy early morning and afternoon Game Drives at your Lodge. Shiduli Private Game Lodge is located in the Karongwe Private Reserve nested in the heart of the game-rich Lowveld with the spectacular Drakensberg Mountain Range in the backdrop. Find "The Big Five" lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. The reserve is home to other wildlife such as cheetah and hippo and over 350 species of birds. Game Drives are conducted by Professional Guides and Trackers who will ensure your African Safari experience is unparalleled, the success rate for Game viewing at this Lodge is excellent.

Enjoy early Game Drive before breakfast and late afternoon Game Drive. Traversing over 9000 hectares of supreme and diverse vegetation, with its three perennial rivers and huge Jackelberry and Leadwood trees, Shiduli Private Safari Game Lodge is home to the Big 5, as well as a wealth of other smaller creatures and bird species. Optional Mpumalanga Panorama Tour (extra cost): Explore this region full of magnificent views, considered one of the most scenic routes with natural sights like God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes, The Three Rondawels, and the third largest Canyon in the world Blyde River Canyon. Note: You will miss one Afternoon Game Drive when taking this tour.

Early morning coffee/tea in the lobby:
- Depart for an early morning safari game drive.
Return to the lodge for breakfast. Transfer to Johannesburg airport for your flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival in Cape Town you will be met by our representatives and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Cape Town.

Breakfast at your hotel; then depart for a half day tour of Cape Town and the famous Table mountain. Start with a drive through the city past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope built in 1666 by the Dutch East India Company, City Hall, a baroque building, and the Grand Parade.
As we follow the city’s main thoroughfare, Adderley Street, we will see St. George’s Cathedral, the Anglican Diocese of Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu. We will pass the Company Gardens and the Malay Quarter [also known as the Bo-Kaap] which means "Above Cape" because of its location up against the slopes of Table Mountain.
Next discover the history of the Diamond and Gold Trade in South Africa; witness the art of diamond cutting and jewelry manufacturing by skilled experts.
You will be offered the option of continuing to Table Mountain, where you can ascend to the top [weather permitting] by revolving cable car. See wildflowers, the famous silver tree, and marvel at a birds-eye view of the city and its beaches. You have the option to spend longer at table mountain and return independently to your hotel.
Overnight in Cape Town.

Breakfast at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the city at your own pace or perhaps add an optional tour to your itinerary such as a tour of the Cape Point Peninsula. You can also make your way and explore the famous V & A waterfront located only 10 minutes’ drive from your hotel.