Luxe South African Safari, Cape Town and Namibia

On arrival at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our Representative. Transfer to your Hotel. Overnight in Johannesburg.

Early this morning, transfer by shuttle bus transfer to Karongwe Private Reserve, bordering the famous Kruger National Park. Private reserves offer superior safari game viewing together with the advantages of smaller, hosted accommodation and game drives. Lunch upon arrival. Freshen up before your afternoon safari game drive and return to the lodge by sunset. Optional Domestic Flight (extra cost): Fly from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit, then a 45-minute transfer by road to Shiduli Private Game Lodge.

Today enjoy early morning and afternoon Game Drives at your Lodge. Shiduli Private Game Lodge is located in the Karongwe Private Reserve nested in the heart of the game-rich Lowveld with the spectacular Drakensberg Mountain Range in the backdrop. Find "The Big Five" lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. The reserve is home to other wildlife such as cheetah and hippo and over 350 species of birds. Game Drives are conducted by Professional Guides and Trackers who will ensure your African Safari experience is unparalleled, the success rate for Game viewing at this Lodge is excellent.

Enjoy early Game Drive before breakfast and late afternoon Game Drive. Traversing over 9000 hectares of supreme and diverse vegetation, with its three perennial rivers and huge Jackelberry and Leadwood trees, Shiduli Private Safari Game Lodge is home to the Big 5, as well as a wealth of other smaller creatures and bird species.

Early morning coffee/tea in the lobby:
- Depart for an early morning safari game drive.
Return to the lodge for breakfast. Transfer to Hoedspruit Airport and check-in for flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival in Cape Town you will be met by our representatives and transferred to the hotel.

After breakfast, depart on a tour of the Cape Peninsula. Pick up hotel ± 08h00 and returns at ± 17h00. Our tour begins with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through the cosmopolitan suburbs of Sea Point and Camps Bay with its glorious views of the Twelve Apostles, part of the Table Mountain range. We'll continue to the fishing village of Hout Bay, one of Cape Town's best-kept secrets. Here there is an option to take a short boat trip to Seal Island (for own account & time/weather permitting) to view the Cape Fur Seals, which inhabit the island. From here we travel to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, comprising over 17,300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora. The majestic coastline offers drama worthy of being called 'Nature's Greatest Show'. We'll be able to see the union of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans (as per legend) and may even feel the brisk wind that is dubbed the 'Cape Doctor' for its presumed curative powers. Following the coastline along False Bay, we'll return to Cape Town by way of Simon's Town, where we visit the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach and Fish Hoek fishing village. Before our return, we'll stop for afternoon tea & cake and a visit to Rhodes Memorial, situated on the slopes of Table Mountain offering spectacular views across the city. Includes Chapman’s Peak Drive (if open), entrance to Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape of Good Hope, Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach, Tea & Cake and a visit to Rhodes Memorial.
Excludes Lunch and Seal Island boat cruise. (optional approx. 10 USD) Optional: Take the funicular to the lighthouse to see the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at the Cape Point. The fee for the funicular is paid locally approximately USD 10. Overnight in Cape Town.

Breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy a free day to explore Cape Town on your own, take advantage of the Hotel's great location. Cape Town is South Africa's second largest City, and is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With its larger-than-life mountain overlooking the City Harbor, beaches and Robben Island beyond is the ideal tourist destination.

Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to Cape Town airport for your flight to Namibia. Upon arrival meet at Walvis Bay airport Meet our representative who will. Transfer you to your Hotel in the nearby town of Swakopmund. ( approx. 1 hour drive ) Required: Canadian or American passport valid for six months past your return date with blank pages. Other nationalities consult your local consulate. Swakopmund is a coastal city in Namibia with unique charming architecture and a grand city center promenade to explore. One of the highlights is the coastal road, flanked by dunes on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other.

Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning drive along Swakopmund’s famous coastal road between dunes and Atlantic ocean, to Walvis Bay. Join a 4hr Catamaran Cruise, accompanied by pelicans and other marine birds, mostly dolphins and the occasional whale or other marine dwellers. Playful seals entertain at the seal colony at Pelican Point Peninsula. Your excursion Includes fresh oysters, sparkling wine, drinks and a light lunch. Back on land, walk at the lagoon at Walvis Bay before continuing the drive behind the dunes to view the ancient Welwitschia Plants and the breathtaking Moon Landscape. Return to Swakopmund in the late afternoon and leisure for the rest of the day.

After Breakfast at the hotel depart to Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert. ( approx. 5 hours drive ) The route takes you through the Kuiseb Pass, and the unique landscapes of the Kuiseb Canyon; you will be crossing the Tropic of Capricorn. Sossusvlei is one of Namibia's most famous tourist attractions. The breathtaking landscape of this salt and clay pan surrounded by high red dunes makes it a must when visiting Namibia. Arrive to Sossusvlei by the afternoon.

Breakfast at the lodge. Early departure to the Sossusvlei Dunes, you will also visit the Dead Vlei Salt White clay Pan and the Sesriem Canyon, shaped over millions of years by the Tsauchab River. Sesriem is one of the few places where you find water all year round. The Dunes of Sossusvlei are some of the highest in the world, sometimes reaching four hundred meters. Sossusvlei is located in the southern part of the Namib Desert in the Namib-Naukluft National Park of Namibia. One of the highlights of the day is Dune 45, one of the most well-known and sought after to visit in the Sossusvlei. Its name comes from the fact that it is located at the 45th kilometre of the road that connects the Sesriem gate and Sossusvlei.