DIAMOND TOUR - 7 nights / 8 days Tour
DAY 1 - Table Mountain says Welcome
On arrival in Cape Town you will be met by your guide who will transfer you to the hotel.
Depending on your landing time, after check in and refreshments you will depart for Table Mountain, the oldest mountain on earth and one of the seven natural wonders of the world. You will go up with the cable car (weather permitting).
The rest of the day you will have free time to relax after you long trip and if you wish you can explore the old port of V & A Waterfront that, with its vibrant restaurants, coffee shops, local crafts and Aquarium is one of South Africa's most-visited destinations.
Overnight at CLOUD 9 Hotel (or similar)
Depending on your landing time, after check in and refreshments you will depart for Table Mountain, the oldest mountain on earth and one of the seven natural wonders of the world. You will go up with the cable car (weather permitting).
The rest of the day you will have free time to relax after you long trip and if you wish you can explore the old port of V & A Waterfront that, with its vibrant restaurants, coffee shops, local crafts and Aquarium is one of South Africa's most-visited destinations.
Overnight at CLOUD 9 Hotel (or similar)
DAY 2 - The history of the Colors
After breakfast, you will explore the historic heart of Cape Town, the old Company's Garden and the colorful Malay Quarters.
After a visit to Woodstock, the central hub of the Cape Route Design, you will have lunch at one of the many innovative design centers of this very vibrant area.
In the afternoon, you will visit to the luxuriant Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, internationally acclaimed as one of the seven most magnificent gardens in the world
With an African dinner in town and a stroll through the lively nightlife of Long Street, you will be able to touch the soul of this restless city.
Overnight at CLOUD 9 Hotel (or similar)
After a visit to Woodstock, the central hub of the Cape Route Design, you will have lunch at one of the many innovative design centers of this very vibrant area.
In the afternoon, you will visit to the luxuriant Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, internationally acclaimed as one of the seven most magnificent gardens in the world
With an African dinner in town and a stroll through the lively nightlife of Long Street, you will be able to touch the soul of this restless city.
Overnight at CLOUD 9 Hotel (or similar)
DAY 3 - Winelands
After breakfast you will visit the famous Cape Winelands, a collection of historic towns, little hamlets and Cape Dutch farmsteads that provide well-regarded South African wines to the world. You will enjoy a typical lunch at one of the many local wineries, where you will also have the chance to taste the famous South African wine. After lunch you will have a lovely walk in the university town of Stellenbosch, also called the “City of Oaks”.
Overnight at CLOUD 9 Hotel (or similar)
DAY 4 - Cape Peninsula
Today you will explore the Cape Peninsula, elected “one of the top 10 places to see before you die”.
You will begin this day with a boat trip to visit the Seal colony of Hout Bay.
From here we will take you to visit the beautiful Boulders Beach, one of Cape Town’s most visited beaches and the only place in the world where you get close to the land based breeding colonies of African Penguins.
After visiting the penguins we will proceed to the Cape of Good Hope National Park, that, together with Table Mountain, is the most visited landmark in South Africa. Lunch will be in at a restaurant with a spectacular view of the sea.
Overnight at CLOUD 9 Hotel (or similar)
You will begin this day with a boat trip to visit the Seal colony of Hout Bay.
From here we will take you to visit the beautiful Boulders Beach, one of Cape Town’s most visited beaches and the only place in the world where you get close to the land based breeding colonies of African Penguins.
After visiting the penguins we will proceed to the Cape of Good Hope National Park, that, together with Table Mountain, is the most visited landmark in South Africa. Lunch will be in at a restaurant with a spectacular view of the sea.
Overnight at CLOUD 9 Hotel (or similar)
DAY 5 - Private Game Reserve
After breakfast you'll be transferred to the Cape Town International Airport to board the direct flight to Hoedspruit, in the northern region of South Africa, where you will live the real safari experience.
Upon arrival at the lodge, you will meet the ranger who will drive you in an open 4x4 vehicle through the many paths of the private reserve. Be ready to experience two unforgettable days in close contact with nature.
Overnight stay at Karongwe River Lodge (or similar)
Upon arrival at the lodge, you will meet the ranger who will drive you in an open 4x4 vehicle through the many paths of the private reserve. Be ready to experience two unforgettable days in close contact with nature.
Overnight stay at Karongwe River Lodge (or similar)
DAY 6 - Private Game Reserve
Today's first safari will be at sunrise accompanied by professional rangers with the opportunity to see the famous Big Five (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhinoceros) living free in the bush.
On the way back from the safari, and after a hearty breakfast, you will have time to relax and enjoy the peace that reigns in the bush.
After lunch you will depart for another safari from where you will return in time to freshen up before dinner at the lodge.
Overnight stay at Karongwe River Lodge (or similar)
On the way back from the safari, and after a hearty breakfast, you will have time to relax and enjoy the peace that reigns in the bush.
After lunch you will depart for another safari from where you will return in time to freshen up before dinner at the lodge.
Overnight stay at Karongwe River Lodge (or similar)
DAY 7 - Panorama Route
After breakfast you will depart for a trip along the stunning Panorama Route, to admire the majestic Blyde River Canyon and the charming Drakensberg Mountains.
You will stop for lunch in a picturesque village in the Mpumalanga province.
Thereafter you will proceed to spend the night at a Game Reserve in the heart of the African bush.
Overnight at Saragossa Game Reserve (or similar)
You will stop for lunch in a picturesque village in the Mpumalanga province.
Thereafter you will proceed to spend the night at a Game Reserve in the heart of the African bush.
Overnight at Saragossa Game Reserve (or similar)
DAY 8 - Johannesburg - flight back
After breakfast you will be transferred to Johannesburg, located about 2 hours and half away.
If your flight is in the evening you will be taken on a short tour of Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa and, without doubt, the economic powerhouse of Africa.
Finally you will be transferred to the OR Tambo International Airport of Johannesburg for the check in at the international Terminal.
If your flight is in the evening you will be taken on a short tour of Johannesburg, the largest city in South Africa and, without doubt, the economic powerhouse of Africa.
Finally you will be transferred to the OR Tambo International Airport of Johannesburg for the check in at the international Terminal.
Total Price of the tour: ON REQUEST
Please note that the travel program is subject to changes at the discretion of the guide, depending on weather conditions and any collective requests of the participants
(as long as they do not compromise the quality and content of the trip).
(as long as they do not compromise the quality and content of the trip).
