11 Day and Botswana Safari Tour

“Captivating & The Diverse Okavango Delta” 11 Day South Africa and Botswana Safari Tour

From $ $4,289.00 PER PERSON SHARING Price excludes International and Regional airfares

DURATION: 12 DAYS/11 NIGHTS WHERE: CAPE TOWN & FRANSCHHOEK SOUTH AFRICA , OKAVANGO DELTA BOTSWANA

DAY 1: CAPE CADOGAN – CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Accommodation in Luxury Room – Includes Breakfast and complimentary V&A Waterfront Shuttle

Situated in the residential suburb of Gardens in Cape Town, the Cape Cadogan is a stately 19th century Georgian and Victorian building that has been proclaimed a national monument. It combines historic charm with contemporary style in a central part of Cape Town, nestling between and the city center and within easy walking distance of a variety of boutique stores, restaurants and bars.

With 12 rooms and a presidential suite Cape Cadogan is well known for its comfortable, luxurious accommodation and atmosphere. Interiors are a combination of bohemian chic and simple elegance. All rooms are en-suite and features include air-conditioning, select satellite TV channels, DVD player, personal bar fridge (not included in room rate) and tea and coffee facilities.

Main guest areas comprise a comfortable lounge with an open fireplace, a library with computer and internet facilities, a breakfast room and a garden and pool area. The hotel offers complimentary transfers to the V & A Waterfront and there is a gym in the nearby Wembley Square that can be used at an extra charge. Evening canapés, port and sherry are all complimentary. About the Area – Gardens The old and established suburbs of Gardens, and merge into each other as they line the foothills of Table Mountain and . The area enjoys convenient proximity to the city, the Table Mountain Cableway, as well as the beaches. The narrow little streets are lined by original Cape buildings, many of which have been beautifully restored, some now housing museums and art galleries, as well as lively sidewalk cafés and highly acclaimed restaurants.

Now known for its trendy and modern vibe, this region is often visited on foot, encompassing the historic parliament buildings, the Company Gardens and the lively café culture and boutiques of Kloof Street.

DAY 2-3-4: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Day at Leisure

DAY 5: FRANSCHHOEK COUNTRY HOUSE – FRANSCHHOEK, SOUTH AFRICA

Accommodation in Villa Suite – Includes Breakfast Franschhoek Country House and Villas offers luxurious country accommodation on the outskirts of Franschhoek in the . This converted homestead lies in manicured gardens, and is surrounded by wine farms and uninterrupted mountain views. The 12 Villa Suites are generously laid out around the property and offer the discerning guest opulence and space with exclusive facilities and finishes. They include a separate lounge, bedroom and bathroom, two private balconies, air-conditioning, under-floor heating, fireplaces and entertainment center. Guest areas include the reception and lounge, the award winning Monneaux Restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, a bar, two outdoor swimming pools with loungers and panoramic mountain views, an on-site Spa and parking facilities.

The charming, scenic town of Franschhoek offers gourmet food and wine, specialist shops, boutiques and galleries, horse-riding, cycling, hiking and an endless choice of wine farms and vineyards.

About the Area – Cape Winelands

The picturesque region of the Winelands is centred around three charming towns each with their own unique appeal. The French Huguenot town of Franschhoek is widely regarded as the culinary capital of South Africa with its highly acclaimed outdoor cafes and bistros. Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in the country, is the historic centre of the Winelands and is a bustling university town set in oak lined avenues, while Paarl has a beautiful setting beneath the imposing mountains.

These towns are surrounded by prestigious wine estates equally renowned for their award winning wines. Be sure to try the Pinotage, a uniquely South African cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault varieties.

Stay a while in this area and explore the many wine estates, enjoy the rich , the interesting history and the sheer beauty of the region, all just a 60 minute drive from the .

DAY 6: FRANSCHHOEK, SOUTH AFRICA

Day at Leisure

DAY 7: XUGANA ISLAND LODGE – OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA

Accommodation in Standard Room – Includes all meals refreshments, local spirits & wine, scheduled activities and laundry.

Situated on a private concession in a unique part of the Okavango Delta, Xugana Island Lodge is set on the fringe of this magnificent island shaded by the canopy of ebony and African mangosteen trees. Taking full advantage of this site, the open-sided thatched lounge, bar, boma and dining areas, as well as the chalets, gaze out gloriously over the Xugana Lagoon’s expanse of pristine water. The swimming pool, located within the mature gardens in the centre of the island, is a perfect place to relax. We can accommodate just 16 guests in large raised reed and thatch chalets, with en-suite facilities and private viewing decks. • Xugana Island Lodge has recently been refurbished as well as all furnishings been replaced. As part of this complete redecoration, a new expansive deck has been fitted for even greater vistas of the lagoon. • Guests can either explore the delta by motorboat, mokoro, or take leisurely walks on surrounding islands in the concession allowing you to experience a classic Okavango Delta safari. • Bird-watching opportunities are outstanding, and fishing for bream and tiger fish is also offered as an activity.

DAY 8: OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA

Morning & Afternoon Activities

Enjoy a full day of activities at Xugana Island Lodge

DAY 9: CAMP MOREMI – OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA

Accommodation in Standard Tent – Includes all meals, scheduled activities, laundry, refreshments and local spirits and wines. Peeking out from under a lush green woodland canopy of ancient ebony trees, Camp Moremi, in the Xakanaxa area of Moremi Game Reserve, is a truly hidden gem. Our camp is an elegant, elevated thatch and timber structure which accommodates just 22 guests in African-style safari tents, each individually sited on a raised teak platform with private adjacent facilities and viewing deck, most offering unsurpassed views of the Xakanaxa Lagoon.

Our main building comprises a main sitting area, wildlife reference library, dining room and cocktail bar inviting a true sense of the African wilderness. Other facilities include a secluded swimming pool with sundeck and thatched boma where brunch and high tea are served.

DAY 10-11: OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA

Morning and Afternoon Activities

Enjoy a full day of activities at Camp Moremi

DAY 12: DEPARTURE

You may leave Africa forever but Africa will never leave you.