SOUTH AFRICA LUXURY TOUR!
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Day 1 - Arrival Cape Town (D)
Arrive in Cape Town. We will meet and transfer you to your luxury hotel, the Pepper Club. Get to know your fellow travelers over our Hermes welcome dinner tonight.
Day 2 - Cape Town Peninsula (B, L)
Today we discover more of Cape Town’s natural beauty as we drive along the scenic Chapmans Peak Drive to the Cape Peninsula, visiting Hout Bay. Our drive culminates at the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where we’ll ascend Cape Point by funicular to view the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian oceans. After our included lunch we visit the Boulders Penguin Colony and return to Cape Town for a free evening.
Day 3 - Cape Town Kruger National Park (B)
Cape Town is one of the most beautifully situated cities in the world, nestled between a dramatic bay and the flat-top Table Mountain. This is where the Rainbow Nation was born, a term coined by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, rich as it is in cultural diversity.
We board a cable car for a ride to the top of Table Mountain, where we’re greeted by spectacular views. Afterwards we take a boat to Robben Island, the infamous site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.
Day 4 - Cape Winelands Tour (B, L)
Today we visit Stellenbosh & Franschoek, a region known for its award-winning reds such as Roodeberg, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and even port. They all earned this area the title of the first “Red Route” in the world. We’ll taste some of these superb reds, perhaps learning a bit about the full-bodied character of some winemakers, too!
We’ll admire the architectural heritage of lovely Cape Dutch houses and breathtaking scenery. Stop for a tour of the French Huguenhot Museum and enjoy a picnic lunch and a wine tastings.
Day 5 - Cape Town to Kruger National Park (B, L, D)
We board our short flight to Kruger National Park, one of the world’s most renowned national parks and Africa’s oldest. More than 147 species of mammals roam these plains and woodlands, including the sought-after Big Five—rhino, elephant, cape buffalo, leopard, and lion. Keep your eyes peeled as we set off on first game drive today. Our lodge, the luxurious Lukimbi Safari Lodge is situated on a private reserve within Kruger. This evening, feast on a traditional Boma dinner.
Day 6 - Kruger National Park (B, L, D)
Enjoy 2 more safaris today. After breakfast join your safari guide for a walk in the bush. This is a unique safari experience that’s sure to reveal local flora and maybe even a game sighting or two. This afternoon we drive further into the park, concluding our day with another “Sundowner.”
Day 7 - Kruger National Park (B, L, D)
Spend another thrilling day in the bush taking in Kruger’s incredible wildlife. There will be plenty of time to relax, enjoy a massage and take in the scenery. This evening we gather for traditional dinner.
Day 8 - Depart for Home or Extend to Victoria Falls (B)
After one more safari we transfer to the airprot for our short flight to Johannesburg.
Your African discoveries don’t have to end. Join us for our post-tour extension to Victoria Falls, Zambia. Otherwise, your Hermes tour ends today.
