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ACCOMMODATION KRUGER PARK SABI SABI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
LITTLE BUSH CAMP AND SELATI CAMP CAPE TOWN DUNKLEY HOUSE**** ROVOS RAIL PULLMAN CABINE JOHANNESBURG CROWNE PLAZA JOHANNESBURG|THE ROSEBANK****
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INCLUDED INTERNACIONAL FLIGHTS LISBON – JOHANNESBURG – LISBON INTERNAL FLIGHT JOANNESBURG - CAPETOWN ALL TRANSPORTS DURING THE WHOLE TOUR (TRANSFERES AIRPORTS-HOTELS AND TRAIN) ACCOMMODATIONS IN DOUBLE ROOM FOR 11 DAYS (SUITE IN SABI SABI LODGE, DOUBLE CABIN IN ROVOS TRAIN, DOUBLE ROOM IN JOHANNESBURG AND CAPETOWN) ALL THE MEALS MENTIONED AS “INCLUDED” IN THE ITINERARY. ALL THE ACTIVITIES AND VISITS REPORTED IN THE ITINERARY. PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE. ALL INCLUSIVE ON SABI SABI LODGE, KRUGER PARK ALL INCLUSIVE ON ROVOS RAIL (TRAIN) THE CERTAINTY OF EXPERIENCES THAT WILL MAKE THIS AN UNIQUE JOURNEY.
NOT INCLUIDED MEALS REFERRED AS NOT ICLUDED OR FREE PERSONAL EXPENSES.
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ITINERARY DAY 1 | JOHANNESBURG DEPARTURE FROM COUNTRY OF ORIGIN. NIGHT OR DAY ON BARD DAY 2 | KRUGER PARK ARRIVAL TO JOHANNESBURG TRANSFER TO KRUGER PARK ARRIVAL TO SABI SABI LODGE TRANSFER TO LITLLE BUSH CAMP
DAY 4 | SAFARI TRANSFERI TO SELATI CAMP LODGE FREE TIME TO RELAX LUNCH
ENJOY THE POOL OR TAKE A WALK IN THE COMPANY OF YOUR RANGER (SAVANNAH GUIDE) DINNER NIGHT SAFARI RETURN TO SELATI CAMP
LUCH ON THE BALCONY TIME TO REST OR TO BIRDWATCHING
DAY 5 | RELAX SENSES
SUNDOWNERS SERVED AT SUNSET
DAY 6 | KRUGER / CAPE TOWN MORNING SAFARI DEPART TO CAPE TOWN TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL FREE DINNER
DEPART FOR SAFARI ACCOMPANIED BY A GUIDE AND ASSISTANT ETURN TO THE LODGE DINNER UNDER THE STARS
DAY 3 | KRUGER PARK MORNING SAFARI WITH THE SAVANNAH GUIDES TO FIND THE "BIG FIVE" IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT. MEANWHILE YOU CAN WATCH HUNDREDS OF SPECIES OF BIRDS, REPTILES, MAMMALS AND INDIGENOUS PLANTS. LUNCH BUFFET SERVED ON THE TERRACE TIME TO TAKE A NAP OR TO READ A BOOK DEPARTURE FOR AN AFERTENOON SAFARI RETURN TO THE LODGE DINNER
FREE DAY TO ENJOY THE EXTRAORDINARY FACILITIES OF THE LODGE.
DAY 7 | CAPETOWN CAPE TOWN WONDERFUL TOUR VISITING CAPE TOWN: SOUTH AFRICAN MUSEUM AND GARDENS, PARLIAMENT CITY HALL & CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE, MALAY QUARTER / BO-KAAP, GREEN MARKET SQUARE, SIGNAL HILL CAMPS BAY & CLIFTON CHANCE TO GO TO TABLE MOUNTAIN FOR A BREATHTAKING VIEW FREE LUNCH FREE EVENING FOR PERSONAL ACTIVITIES ACCOMMODATION
DAY 8 | CAPETOWN DEPARTURE FOR A FULL DAY TOUR THROUGH THE OUTSKIRTS OF CAPE TOWN: PENINSULA OF CAPETOWN, CLIFTON & CAMPS
BAY, TWELVE APOSTLES, LLANDUDNO, HOUT BAY, CHAPMAN'S PEAK, NOORDHOEK, OSTRICH VIEWING, CAPE POINT, CAPE OF GOOD HOPE NATURE RESERVE, SIMONS TOWN, KALK BAY, MUIZENBERG, FALSE BAY VISIT TO A WINERY WITH A WINE AND CHEESE TASTING LUNCH AND DINNER NOT INCLUDED ACCOMMODATION
DAY 9 | EMOTIONS ON RAILS TRANSFER TO CAPE TOWN STATION ´TO START THE ON LUXURY PRIVATE TRAIN ROVOS RAIL TOWARD MATJIESFONTEIN VIA WORCESTER. LUNCH ON BOARD VISIT THE MATJIESFONTEIN DINNER AND OVERNIGHT ON BOARD
DAY 11 | JOHANNESBURG ARRIVAL AT ROVOS RAIL PRIVATE STATION CAPITAL PARK IN PRETORIA TRANSFER TO JOHANNESBURG ACCOMMODATION
DAY 12 TRANSFER TO THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO RETURN FLIGHT BACK HOME
JOURNEY
DAY 10 | KIMBERLY IN THE MORNING YOU CAN KNOW THE WONDERFUL ROVOS RAIL AND ALL ITS FACILITIES LUNCH ON BOARD AFTER REACHING THE MODDER RIVER STATION, NEAR KIMBERLEY, WE WILL TAKE A TYPICAL ELECTRIC TRANSFER TO THE CITY CENTER AND VISIT THE BIG HOLE AND DIAMOND MUSEUM. DINNER AND OVERNIGHT ON BOARD
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This is a journey of emotions. A travel to South Africa, passionate and intense, with moments lived in a country that has within it many of the beauties of the immense and extraordinary continent that is Africa. We start at Kruger Park, one of the largest and best preserved National Parks in Africa, with stay at Sabi Sabi Lodge, recognized for its elegance, good taste, excellent service and especially for ecological concern in their safaris and activities. Here there is time for everything. To exit the safaris in search of animals on the savannah, to late afternoon accompanied by a drink, for dinner in the firelight, to fall asleep with the rhythm of the sounds of the jungle. And this experience will be perfect because we chose for you the best of both worlds, the intimacy of Little Bush Camp and the Colonial environment of Selati. Camp. Africa of the safaris, the jungle and wild animals will be forever kept under the light of happy days.
Then we will go to one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Cape Town. Here we will visit ethnic neighborhoods, monuments, nature and mountains. The journey goes on discovering other places of South Africa, this time on rails, in one of the most luxurious trains in the world, Rovos Rail. A unique life experience, from Capetown to Pret贸ria. The scenery is breathtaking and life aboard a real trip back in time, with every comfort. Several stops along the way will show a real and genuine Africa. A dream journey. Nature, savannah safaris, highly elegant lodges in the jungle, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Rovos Train crossing a part of a country of beautiful and unforgettable landscapes. It's all there, on this travel to the huge continent. On our travel to Africa.
OUR AFRICA Traveling to Africa is a challenge to senses and emotions. Because everything around is intense, it is life, color, smell, nature, origins. Many people say it is as if they had been there all their life, even if they have never been there. Many people say that Africa gets stuck to the skin. Because Africa is space, it is time , horizon t as far as the eye can see. This travel shows Africa of the wild animals, colonial, victorian, sumptuous, with rich landscapes and the contrasts that only Africa can shows. Let us go on board . On this travel Africa is ours.
SOUTH AFRICA The Republic of South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of Africa. It is divided into nine provinces and has 2,798 kilometers of coastline.. To the north lie the neighboring countries of Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, to the east are Mozambique and Swaziland, while Lesotho is an enclave surrounded by South African territory.. It is the 25tthlargest country in the world by area and the 24th most populous country with over 51 millions people. South Africa is a multi-ethnic nation and has diverse cultures and languages. Eleven official languages are recognized in the constitution . About 80% of the South African population is of European, Asian, and racially mixed ancestry in Africa.
Black African
ancestry and contains the largest communities of
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JOHANNESBURG DEPARTURE FROM COUNTRY OF ORIGIN. NIGHT OR DAY ON BOARD
KRUGER PARK The Kruger National Park is the largest of South Africa, with 19,000 km ², an African wildlife sanctuary and the most visited by tourists for safaris and find the animals in their natural habitat. It is located in northern South Africa and established since 1898, now has an excellent infrastructure to accommodate visitors. Hippos, giraffes, zebras, lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, crocodiles and many more animals can be observed in their natural habitat in perfect safety.
ARRIVAL TO JOHANNESBURG TRANSFER TO KRUGER PARK ARRIVAL TO SABI SABI LODGE TRANSFER TO LITLLE BUSH CAMP LUCH ON THE BALCONY
TIME TO REST OR TO BIRDWATCHING DEPART FOR SAFARI ACCOMPANIED BY YOUR GUIDE AND ASSISTANT SUNDOWNERS SERVED AT SUNSET RETURN TO THE LODGE DINNER UNDER THE STARS
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KRUGER PARK
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AT THE HEART OF THE JUNGLE SABI, WHICH HOSTS THREE OF
IN
SOUTH AFRICA,
THE
SABI SAND RESERVE,
SOMETHING ENCHANTING AWAITS:
THE FIVE STAR LODGES MOST ACCLAIMED IN THE WORLD.
THE
SABI
COMPLEX IS A GLOBAL
BENCHMARK OF LUXURY ACCOMMODATION, SERVICE, CUISINE, SPECIAL FACILITIES AND EXCEPTIONAL ENCOUNTERS WITH NATURE.
THE SABI SABI PHILOSOPHY OF "YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW" IS ROOTED IN OVER 100 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SAFARIS. SOUTH AFRICA AND ITS HOSPITALITY REFLECTED IN THE STYLE OF EACH LODGE BOOKING. THE NAME SABI SABI IS DERIVED FROM THE WORD "TSAVE" TSONGA DIALECT AND MEANS "FEAR" OR "DANGER". THE "FEAR" OR "DANGER" COMES FROM THE LARGE AMOUNT OF CROCODILES AND HIPPOS IN THE SABIE RIVER.
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The Sabi Sabi is the epitome of African magic. No fences between the reserve and the Kruger Park, big game abounds, and moves freely through this preserved corner of the old African continent. The reserve is blessed with an important biodiversity habitat and wildlife, which provides excellent opportunities for spotting the "Big Five" - elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard - as well as wild dog and cheetah. Besides, the Reserve makes the delight of ornithologists with over 350 species of birds.
Accommodation
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Six private suites, all with their own individual platforms overlooking the river and surrounding wild lands; Ideal for small groups; Each suite is individually decorated with authentic African artifacts; Beds with mosquito nets; Private heated spa on each platform; Air Conditioning; Utensils for making tea and coffee and Minibar.
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The Little Bush Camp offers tranquility, privacy and intimacy, and is positively different from other luxury lodges at Sabi Sabi commercial and Kruger National Park. The exclusivity and intimacy means that nobody will be disappoint with the enchanting atmosphere of Sabi Sabi, as well as by the luxurious accommodations and unparalleled access to opportunities to observe the famous Big Five animals - some of which can be seen from your door.
OUR AFRICA | DAY 3 KRUGER PARK MORNING SAFARI WITH THE SAVANNAH GUIDES TO FIND THE CALLED "BIG FIVE" IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT.
MEANWHILE YOU CAN WATCH HUNDREDS OF SPECIES OF BIRDS, REPTILES, MAMMALS AND INDIGENOUS PLANTS. LUNCH BUFFET SERVED ON THE TERRACE TIME TO TAKE A NAP OR TO READ A BOOK DEPARTURE FOR AN AFTERNOON SAFARI RETURN TO THE LODGE DINNER
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The Selati Camp refers to the colonial era, when ithe construction of the railway line Selati began, which connects the gold mines of the west to the east coast of the African continent. Eight suites lit by flashlight rescue the magic of the late 19th century. KRUGER PARK TRANSFERE
TO SELATI CAMP LODGE FREE TIME TO RELAX LUNCH ENJOY THE POOL OR TAKE A WALK WITH YOUR RANGER (SAVANNAH GUIDE)
DINNER NIGHT SAFARI RETURN TO SELATI CAMP
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RELAX SENSES FREE DAY TO ENJOY THE EXTRAORDINARY
FACILITIES OF THE LODGE.
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KRUGER PARK / CAPE TOWN MORNING SAFARI DEPART TO CAPE TOWN TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL FREE DINNER
CAPE TOWN Considered the mother city of South Africa and one of the most beautiful cities in the world, is the most graceful and attractive places in the country with fascinating landscapes. Cape Town was founded by the Dutch in 1652, is the current legislative capital of South Africa and a major industrial center and port in Africa. Must of the town lies at the foot of Table Mountain (1088m high) and on the shores of Table Bay, a location that gives it a picturesque air and a Mediterranean climate.
ACCOMMODATION | CAPE TOWN
DUNKLEY HOUSE **** Located on a victorian street in Cape Town, within a private tropical garden, Dunkley House offers spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi. Just 10 minutes from Table Mountain, features an indoor pool. Dunkley House has spacious rooms decorated with modern and cnfortable furniture, with an emphasis on relaxation. Each unit has air conditioning and satellite TV . Guests can start the day with a homemade breakfast on the terrace or in the living room. Other meals can be ordered from a variety of restaurants in the area. The In-house chef bakes homemade bread and cookies..
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GREEN MARKET SQUARE CAPE TOWN WONDERFUL TOUR VISITING CAPE TOWN: SOUTH AFRICAN MUSEUM AND GARDENS, PARLIAMENT CITY HALL & CASTLE OF GOOD HOPE, MALAY QUARTER / BO-KAAP, GREEN MARKET SQUARE, SIGNAL HILL CAMPS BAY & CLIFTON CHANCE TO GO TO TABLE MOUNTAIN FOR A BREATHTAKING VIEW . FREE LUNCH FREE EVENING FOR PERSONAL ACTIVITIES ACCOMMODATION
Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa, and the Parliament of South Africa is situated in the city. Other buildings that denote the political life of the city include the National Assembly, the National Council of Provinces, and the old assembly of the time of Apartheid .
MALAY QUARTER The neighborhood, formerly known as "Malay Quarter", is one of the biggest attractions of the city, with its colorful houses and their mosques. The district has a Muslim majority, descendants of slaves from Java and Malaysia.
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PARLIAMENT
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CAPE TOWN DEPARTURE FOR A FULL DAY TOUR THROUGH THE OUTSKIRTS OF CAPE TOWN: PENINSULA OF CAPETOWN, CLIFTON & CAMPS BAY, TWELVE APOSTLES, LLANDUDNO, HOUT BAY, CHAPMAN'S PEAK, NOORDHOEK, OSTRICH VIEWING, CAPE POINT, CAPE OF GOOD HOPE NATURE RESERVE, SIMONS TOWN, KALK BAY, MUIZENBERG, FALSE BAY VISIT TO A WINERY WITH A WINE AND CHEESE TASTING LUNCH AND DINNER NOT INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION
OUR AFRICA | DAY 8 CAPE OF GOOD HOPE THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE IS LOCATED NEAR THE SOUTHERN TIP OF THE AFRICAN CONTINENT. BELONGS POLITICALLY TO THE WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA AND WAS DOUBLED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 1488 BY THE PORTUGUESE NAVIGATOR BARTOLOMEU DIAS, THAT WAS LOOKING FOR THE LINK BETWEEN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN AND THE INDIAN OCEAN THIS CONQUEST PROMISED THE DESIRED ARRIVAL IN INDIA.
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Robben Island Robben Island, is a World Heritage city near the coast. It was the prison were political prosioners were held during apartheid, including Nelson Mandela and, later, Walter Sisulu. There are visits several times a day, seven days a week.
Boulders Beach, part of Table Mountain National Park and near Simon's Town is a mustvisit place for its colony of African Penguins which settled there in 1982. The population initially low, is increased over the years and are today about 3000. In this place where they live freely and are preserved, the penguins can be seen every day in their natural habitat.
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BOULDERS BEACH
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EMOTIONS ON RAILS TRANSFER TO CAPE TOWN STATION ´TO START THE JOURNEY ON LUXURY PRIVATE TRAIN ROVOS RAIL TOWARD MATJIESFONTEIN VIA WORCESTER. LUNCH ON BOARD VISIT THE MATJIESFONTEIN DINNER AND OVERNIGHT ON BOARD
ROVOS RAIL An extraordinary journey on one of the best luxury trains in the world, connecting two cities Capetown to Pretoria.. 1600 kilometers of mountains, valleys, cities and diamond mines. A journey that is the perfect illustration of an entire country.
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EMOTION IN RAILS Considered one of the most luxurious trains in the world, Rovos Rail travels through South Africa linking Cape Town to Pretoria, or doing the reverse, combining the dramatic and stunning African landscape with the comfort of a five star hotel in motion while along the rails the old steam engine pulls the 36 luxury suites, a wagon restaurant serving fine dining and "coachobservation", the most desired observation post for an Africa that on every curve of the road insists on surprising us. It's the glamor, the suites and romantic scenes that delight rail travelers aboard the Rovos Rail on its way by the most famous attractions in South Africa. It is also the elegance in attendance, the classic decor and romantic atmosphere of old times that explains why this train every year consolidates its reputation as one of the most enjoyable and exceptional ways to travel these wonderful landscapes.
OUR AFRICA | DAY 9 After Kimberley, the Big Hole and Diamond Museum, the train continues towards the historic village of Matjiestfontein and Modder River, to finally stop at the private Capital Park in Pretoria.
KIMBERLY KIMBERLEY
IS
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PROVINCIAL CAPITAL OF THE NORTH CAPE (NORTH CAPE)
IN SOUTH AFRICA AMONG OTHER THINGS, IS FAMOUS FOR THE BIG HOLE, THE
LARGEST EXCAVATION DONE WITHOUT MACHINES IN THE WORLD, CREATED WHEN THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FLOCKED TO THE CITY TO LOOK FOR DIAMONDS IN THE XIX AND XX CENTUARIES
KIMBERLY IN THE MORNING YOU CAN KNOW THE WONDERFUL ROVOS RAIL AND ALL ITS FACILITIES LUNCH ON BOARD AFTER REACHING THE MODDER RIVER STATION, NEAR KIMBERLEY, WE WILL TAKE A TYPICAL ELECTRIC TRANSFER TO THE CITY CENTER AND VISIT THE BIG HOLE AND DIAMOND MUSEUM. DINNER AND OVERNIGHT ON BOARD
DAY 11 | JOHANNESBURG ARRIVAL AT ROVOS RAIL PRIVATE STATION CAPITAL PARK IN PRETORIA TRANSFER TO JOHANNESBURG ACCOMMODATION
Johannesburg is one of the 40 largest metropolitan areas in the world, and is a global city. Locals gave the city names as "Jo'burg", "Jozi" and "eGoli". Due to the proximity of the Witwatersrand range of hills, rich in minerals, Johannesburg is a hub of gold and diamond in large-scale.
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JOHANNESBURG Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa with about 5.3 million habitants. It is at an altitude of 1753 meters above the sea level. It was founded in 1886 with the discovery of gold in the zone. In 1900 already had 100,000 habitants. It is the largest industrial and financial center of the country.
ACCOMMODATION | JOHANNESBURG
CROWNE PLAZA JOHANNESBURG THE ROSEBANK **** This modern 4-star hotel in Rosebank has an outdoor pool and a Zen garden. It is a short walk from the African Craft Market, with numerous shops and restaurants. Air-conditioned guestrooms at Crowne Plaza Johannesburg are equipped with iPod docking station, Wi-Fi and Sony Bravia LCD TV with DSTV channels. The food and drink options at the hotel include the award winning Butcher Block Restaurant, the informal Fresh Restaurant, Cafe and Cocktail Bar Rosebank Circle. Additional facilities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, Techno Gym, spa and a modern business center. The Crowne Plaza Johannesburg - The Rosebank is a 30 minute drive from the International Airport.
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TRANSFER TO THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO RETURN FLIGHT BACK HOME
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