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Sabi Sands & Cape Town Itinerary Exclusively Prepared For BPI Visa Signature Cardholders South Africa (Safari & Cape Town) ITINERARY AT A GLANCE DAY 1: Meet & Greet Scheduled Flight Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Skukuza Airport (SZK) / South African Airways, SA8861, 10:00 - 10:50 (Booked by you) Shared Road Transfer Skukuza Airport (SZK) to Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge Accommodation - Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge (3 Nights) Fully Inclusive DAY 4: Shared Road Transfer Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge to Skukuza Airport (SZK) Scheduled Flight Skukuza Airport (SZK) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) / South African Airways, SA8652, 11:20 - 13:55 (Booked by you) Private Road Transfer Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Leeu House Accommodation - Leeu House (2 Nights) Bed & Breakfast DAY 5: Excursion Cape Town Full Day Private Winelands Tour DAY 6: Private Road Transfer Leeu House to Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel Accommodation - Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel (3 Nights) Bed & Breakfast DAY 7: Excursion Cape Town Full Day Private Peninsula Tour DAY 8: Excursion Cape Town Full Day Private Cape Town Eats City and Table Mountain Tour DAY 9: Private Road Transfer Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) A2A Safaris Singapore • Hong Kong • Manila • New York 2 DAY 1 ITINERARY Arrive at Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) on own arrangement. On arrival at the airport, an A2A representative carrying your name board will meet you at the Arrival Gate. You will be assisted to immigration before proceeding to the carousels to collect your luggage. Thereafter, you will be assisted through customs and onto the departure area where you will check-in and board your scheduled flight to Skukuza. Suggested Scheduled Flight: South African Airways (SA8861) Depart: Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) at 10:00 Arrive: Skukuza Airport (SZK) at 10:50 You will be picked up from Skukuza Airport (SZK) and transferred in a shared vehicle to Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge. A2A Safaris Singapore • Hong Kong • Manila • New York 3 DAY 1-3 ITINERARY For the next 3 nights you will be staying at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge in a Luxury Suite Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge on a Fully Inclusive basis. Fully Inclusive ABOUT THE AREA 1 Luxury Suite The Sabi Sands Game Reserve is a 65,000 hectare reserve that was pioneered by local landowners in the 1950s, and today offers an exclusive and game rich safari experience and one of the best predator viewing on the continent. The reserve shares a border with the Kruger National Park allowing large herds of wildlife to traverse between the two areas. The Sabi and the Sand Rivers run through the reserve, which add further dimension to the bio-diversity of this area. The wildlife is well habituated, and prolific leopard sightings are of particular note. ACCOMMODATION Deep in the bushveld overlooking a waterhole and an open plain, lies Bush Lodge, a property that pulses to the rhythm of Africa’s heartbeat in Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Guests can enjoy both game drives and bush walks. To maintain privacy and intimacy, the lodge has twenty five suites in total including two luxury villas and the Mandleve presidential suite, with each suite featuring en-suite bathrooms and al-fresco, glass-fronted showers, with wonderful views of the bushveld. The two swimming pools and large covered viewing decks overhanging the Msuthlu riverbed are an invitation to cool off in the filtered water or sit in comfort while spotting game at the well-utilised pan. An exquisitely furnished lounge, atrium and intimate bar area are perfect meeting places for friends old and new. As an extra indulgence, the Amani Spa offers treatments and relaxation. The lodge also boasts a children’s facility. Guests might spot species such as elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard, as well as wild dog and cheetah. With over 300 bird species, this a particularly exciting spot for birders. A2A Safaris Singapore • Hong Kong • Manila • New York 4 DAY 4-5 ITINERARY Day 4 You will be picked up from Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge and transferred in a shared vehicle to Skukuza Airport (SZK) where you will check-in and board Leeu House your scheduled flight to Cape Town. Bed & Breakfast Suggested Scheduled Flight: South African Airways (SA8652) 1 Classic Room Depart: Skukuza Airport (SZK) at 11:20 Arrive: Cape Town International Airport (CPT) at 13:55 You will be picked up from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and transferred in a private vehicle to Leeu House. Day 4 - 6 For the next 2 nights you will be staying at Leeu House in a Classic Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis. ABOUT THE AREA Nestled between towering mountains in the beautiful Cape Winelands lies the magnificent Franschhoek Valley. This is the food and wine heartland of South Africa, where splendid wines are grown and top chefs create international cuisine. Breath taking scenery, warm hospitality, world class cuisine, regular events, and the finest wines all combine to create lasting memories. Whether spending the day wine tasting, perusing the shops in the village, or simply taking in the scenery, Franschhoek quickly becomes a firm favourite. ACCOMMODATION Leeu House is a boutique hotel in the heart of Franschhoek, is an oasis of comfort and luxury that combines the tranquil feel of a country guesthouse with vibrant village life. This family-friendly twelve room boutique hotel is a stylish haven in this pretty part of the winelands. The individually styled bedrooms feature superbly comfortable beds with high quality linen, and are fitted with sisal carpets, and curtains and upholstery in natural linens, contributing to the relaxed yet sophisticated feel. Luxury en-suite bathrooms have marble floors, double vanity tops, free-standing baths or generous showers, underfloor heating and heated towel rails. A2A Safaris Singapore • Hong Kong • Manila • New York 5 DAY 5 ITINERARY Today, you will be taken on a Full Day Private Winelands Tour. Full Day Private Winelands Tour Depart Cape Town for the nearby Boland Mountains and enjoy a leisurely exploration of historic towns, world-class vineyards and estates, liquid delights, gastronomic wonders and home-grown hospitality. The wine estates visited will vary according to your preferences, with the tour generally including the region’s major wine producing areas of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. There are plenty of opportunities en route for tastings of world-renowned reds and whites, as well as Cap Classiques – South Africa’s answer to “champagne”. Lunch will be at one of the many classic, award-winning restaurants in the Cape Winelands. Natural and historic heritage abounds in this area and the tour may take in sights like the Afrikaans Language Monument with its panoramic Boland views. Idyllic Franschhoek, nestled in a valley settled by French Huguenots in 1688, is a delight for both antique lovers and gastronomes alike. Stellenbosch is South Africa’s second-oldest town, and provides another glimpse of classic 17th century Cape style, whilst giving guests a chance to browse quaint Dorp Street and the many museums, galleries and shops of this lovely university town. Inclusions: 3 wine tastings at hand picked vineyards. *** Lunch is under own expense A2A Safaris Singapore • Hong Kong • Manila • New York 6 DAY 6-8 ITINERARY Day 6 You will be picked up from Leeu House and transferred in a private vehicle to Cape Cadogan Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel. Boutique Hotel Day 6 - 9 Bed & Breakfast For the next 3 nights you will be staying at Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel in 1 Classic Room a Classic Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis. ABOUT THE AREA A coming together of cultures, cuisines, and landscapes, there’s nowhere quite like Cape Town. The singularly beautiful city is crowned by the magnificent Table Mountain National Park. In addition to Table Mountain, there are a number of other natural landscapes within the park’s extensive boundaries. Cultivated areas such as the historic Company’s Gardens, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and Green Point Park, also make exploring the city a pleasure. A plethora of outdoor adventures complete the experience. ACCOMMODATION Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel is set just off the buzzing Kloof Street in a scenic suburb of Cape Town – a shopping hub. Each of the fifteen bedrooms has been individually decorated, striking a beautiful balance between classic-chic and bold-elegant. No two rooms are alike. Each room is air conditioned, with satellite television, minibar, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer and a range of luxury amenities. Wifi is also available throughout the hotel. A2A Safaris Singapore • Hong Kong • Manila • New York 7 DAY 7 ITINERARY Today, you will be taken on a Full Day Private Peninsula Tour. Full Day Private Peninsula Tour The tour begins along the Atlantic seaboard passing the seaside neighbourhoods of Sea Point, Bantry Bay and Clifton. Bakoven and Llandudno, under the shadow of the Twelve Apostles mountain formations, are stunning areas on the way to the fishing village of Hout Bay, where you board a boat to view the Cape fur seal colony on Duiker Island. After your boat cruise, navigate the 114 curves of 600 meter high Chapman’s Peak Drive. Make your way to the Cape of Good Hope section of the Table Mountain National Park with its unique Cape fynbos vegetation and home to birds like African black oystercatchers and Cape sugarbirds as well as to very special fauna including Cape mountain zebra, bontebok and the charismatic Cape baboon. Climb (or ride the world’s first environmentally friendly funicular) to the famous Cape Point Lighthouse to capture the magical vistas of False Bay. After lunch, visit Boulders Beach and its vibrant African penguin colony, then head home through the naval village of Simonstown and over scenic Boyes Drive, taking in the views of the fishing harbour at Kalk Bay and the seaside havens of St.