Photo Info Oyster Box Hotel UmhlangaRelax at the beautiful
Oyster Box Hotel
Photo Info Rovos RailEnjoy gourmet cuisine
aboard Rovos Rail
Photo Info Thornybush Game ReserveExperience close wildlife
encounters on safari
Photo Info Twelve Apostles Hotel Cape TownDine in style in Cape Town
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The Pearl of Africa
Trip Highlights
Cape Town | Johannesburg | Umhlanga | Durban | Kruger National Park
Relax
On a magnificent luxury train journey as you gaze at scenic countryside views from the train’s observation car
Taste
Savor gourmet cuisine at the Azure Restaurant
High Tea experience at the Oyster Box Hotel (included starting in 2020)
Enjoy elegant dining with fine wines on board Rovos Rail
Experience
Thrilling close encounters with Africa’s untamed wildlife
Try to spot a leopard in this area famed for its leopard sightings
Choice
At additional cost:
Explore picturesque towns and taste superb wines on a Winelands Tour
Photograph dramatic cliffs and adorable penguins on a Cape Peninsula Tour
Stroll through magnificent botanical displays on a Kirstenbosch Tour
Try delicious curry at the Oyster Box Hotel
Day 1 - Cape Town
On arrival at Cape Town Airport, you will be met by a Lion World Travel representative and transferred to the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa.
The award-winning 5-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is just 15 minutes from the heart of Cape Town on the gorgeous coastal drive along the winding Victoria Road on the way to Hout Bay. The majestic Twelve Apostles Mountain Range serves as a backdrop to this magnificent property, with the Atlantic Ocean stretching into the horizon for as far as the eye can see. All around you can walk the wilderness trails of the Table Mountain National Park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This luxury boutique hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from The Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.
Classic Room
During your stay you will enjoy a complimentary three course dinner at the hotel’s Azure Restaurant. Savor the finest indigenous and international cuisine on offer in the extremely popular Azure Restaurant. Round off the perfect meal with a delightfully sweet dessert, enjoyed on the stunning terrace overlooking the ocean.
Accommodation: Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa - Classic Room (D)
Day 2 - Cape Town
Today is at leisure for independent exploration. We would be happy to assist in pre-planning and arranging sightseeing tours to suit your interests.
Table Mountain Cable Car
Perhaps take the shuttle to the vibrant V&A Waterfront to browse or shop at the array of lovely shops. Excellent craft markets and restaurants make it a wonderful place to include during your stay. You can take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for fabulous views of the city, see Robben Island where Nelson Mandela spent so many years imprisoned, or stroll through stunning Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. The Cape Peninsula tour is a favorite option for breathtaking scenery and adorable penguins.
Accommodation: Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa - Classic Room (B)
Day 3 - Cape Town
A day of leisure to explore Cape Town or on request we can arrange additional sightseeing or a car rental.
Boulders Beach African Penguins
Blessed with one of the most stunningly beautiful settings of any city in the world, Cape Town and its surrounding areas offer enough activities to keep you occupied for a long time. You can shop for everything from handcrafts such as native masks and pottery to dazzling tanzanite and diamonds; enjoy the hospitality and high standards of some of the world's top hotels and restaurants; and learn about South Africa's history at world-renowned museums and monuments. You can frolic on the beach with penguins by day and spend the evening savouring every bite of a world-class meal in a sophisticated urban restaurant.
Accommodation: Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa - Classic Room (B)
Day 4 - Cape Town
Spend your last day in Cape Town perhaps doing some last minute shopping or visit one of the many places of interest.
Cape Town is a fabulously diverse and vibrant city; from its beautiful natural attributes to its colorful culture, stunning wine farms and captivating history - it's a tourist heaven. Cape Town offers historic and cultural sites, world-class museums and bustling markets, inviting beaches and lush gardens, as well as great restaurants and wonderful shopping. While South Africa is perhaps best known for its game parks and natural splendours; it is also a land whose cities exude urban sophistication, rich in history, the arts, entertainment and other cosmopolitan delights.
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Accommodation: Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa - Classic Room (B)
Day 5 - Cape Town / Bushmans Kloof
Today you will be transferred to from your hotel to Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Wellness Retreat, where you will spend 2-nights including Full English Breakfast, A la Carte Light Lunch, Afternoon High Tea and A la Carte Dinner.
Nestled in the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains lies an ecological oasis within a roughly hewn and magical land which offers a distinctive wilderness experience among open plains and ancient sandstone formations, including over 130 sites of bush art paintings, some dating back as far as 10,000 years.
The 5-star Bushmans Kloof is a multi-award-winning lodge, exclusive and private wilderness reserve and wellness retreat, situated in the Western Cape.
Luxury Room
The splendid luxury of the accommodation amidst botanical gardens and pristine wilderness will draw you into a very special world, while small surprises and thoughtful touches throughout your stay augment the experience. There are a variety of enriching and exhilarating lodge activities including nature drives, guided rock art excursions, botanical walks, canoeing, archery, fly fishing, hiking, swimming, special interest presentations (birding, stargazing, entomology, and rock art) for you to enjoy.
Accommodation: Bushmans Kloof - Luxury Room (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Bushmans Kloof
Bushmans Kloof is a refuge of luxury within the untamed wilderness of the Cederberg Mountains, a range in the Western Cape with an area of about 60 square miles. The sparsely populated region is well known in South Africa for its spectacular natural features, Bushman rock art and jaw-dropping displays of colour in the flower season. The dominant characteristic of the geography is unusual sandstone formations and turrets. These contain bands of shale, rich in fossils, dating back over 450 million years ago.
Rock Art
Accommodation: Bushmans Kloof - Luxury Room (B, L, D)
Day 7 - Bushmans Kloof/Cape Town/Johannesburg
Today you will take a private transfer from Bushmans Kloof to Cape Town Airport to connect with your scheduled flight to Johannesburg for your one night stay at the African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel.
The 5-star Melrose Arch Hotel is located in South Africa’s Melrose Arch Lifestyle Development, an area with a variety of trendy retail shops, outstanding restaurants and leisure amenities. The hotel is bright and modern and offers the ultimate in service and technology. Luxury bedrooms with wooden floors, an extra deep bathtub, flat screen TV and DVD surround sound system are but a few of the unique features. The pool deck which boasts oversized galvanized buckets, a heated swimming pool with underwater music and furniture in the shallow end, is a must to be seen.
Accommodation: Melrose Arch Hotel - Standard Room (B)
Day 8 - Johannesburg / Rovos Rail
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Rovos Rail’s private station in Pretoria where you will be welcomed warmly before boarding probably one of the most luxurious trains in the world for your two-night journey to Durban. This journey includes luxury accommodation, all meals, alcoholic and other beverages, 24-hour full room service and bar facilities and excursions accompanied by a qualified tour guide (where applicable).
Step aboard the 5-star Pride of Africa in the wood panelled coaches that combine the opulence of a bygone era with subtle modern innovations. Enjoy fine cuisine complemented by a selection of fine South African wines, in luxury as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. Recapture the romance and atmosphere and experience the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion.
Rovos Rail Deluxe Cabin
In maintaining the spirit of travel of a bygone era, there are no radios or television sets on board. The use of mobile phones, laptops and essentially anything that can disturb other passengers is confined to the privacy of guest suites.
Lunch and dinner will be served on board – elegant attire is required for all dinners on board the train.
Accommodation: Rovos Rail - Deluxe Cabin (B, L, D)
Day 9 - Rovos Rail
After a light snack this morning, disembark and join a game drive in the Nambiti Private Game Reserve. Return to the train for brunch as the train moves along to your next stop. In the afternoon, disembark and take a drive to Spionkop (directly translated this means ‘spy head’ in English) Lodge. Once you arrive you have a choice between two excursions: an escorted tour of the battlefields or a game drive in the Spionkop Game Reserve.
Return to the train for dinner.
Accommodation: Rovos Rail - Deluxe Cabin (B, L, D)
Day 10 - Durban / Umhlanga
After breakfast the train stops and you will be able to visit to the famous Ardmore ceramics gallery, watch an equestrian display and enjoy tea next to the river. Ardmore Ceramic Art is a story about the Zulu people whose sense of rhythm, colour, dance and song, as well as the spirit of the African imagination, is exerting its influence on the other continents of the world. At noon the train will depart and arrive at journey’s end in Durban. Once you have disembarked you will be met and transferred to the Oyster Box Hotel at Umhlanga Rocks on the Kwa-Zulu Natal coast.
One of South Africa’s quintessential hotels, the 5-star Oyster Box Hotel stands majestically on Umhlanga’s beachfront, with sweeping views of the Indian Ocean and the iconic lighthouse. It stands majestically on the eastern seaboard of KwaZulu-Natal and has direct beach access. This colonial-styled hotel is short 5-minute walk from Umhlanga Village Centre which offers a selection of shops, restaurants and bars.
The colonial elements have been well preserved including antique furniture and murals, but more modish elements have been expertly added through the years. This exquisite seaside setting, unique architecture is further complemented with gourmet dining geared to please all palates.
Whether you sip a sundowner at the Lighthouse Bar, casually dine at the Ocean Terrace or dress up for fine dining at the Grill Room, the Oyster Box Hotel is designed to delight and inspire.
Oyster Box Hotel Lobby
The luxurious rooms include movies on demand complimentary Wi-Fi, mineral water and tea and coffee as well as a soap and pillow menu. Sun umbrellas, beach bags and sun block are all available from reception.
During your stay (starting in 2020) you will have traditional English high tea served in the grand Palm Court. High Tea is a lengthy, leisurely affair with live piano music providing a welcome addition to the occasion. The high tea table is a visual and taste spectacle of sumptuous treats, with everything from freshly baked scones, pastries, quiches and cakes, to finger sandwiches and savories.
Insider tip: be sure to have a photograph taken with the hotel’s most well-known resident, Skabenga the cat!
Accommodation: Oyster Box Hotel - Classic Room (B)
Day 11 - Umhlanga
Enjoy your day at this oasis of relaxation. You may choose to indulge in a spa treatment or simply relax in the pool and gardens.
The Oyster Box is set in lush, sub-tropical surroundings with indigenous gardens framing one side of the property and the magnificent, warm Indian Ocean, the other. An abundant bird-life inhabits the plants and trees, adorned with orchids and Staghorn Ferns. A secluded heated swimming pool and a Victorian-style Gazebo, with a small amphitheater, lend an air of peace and tranquility to the floral landscape.
Oyster Box Pool
The food is an experience, so be sure to try out the restaurants serving tasteful, ethnically inspired menus perfect for guests seeking anything from special fine dining occasions to simple, relaxed meals or just a small bite.
Accommodation: Oyster Box Hotel - Classic Room (B)
Day 12 - Umhlanga / Durban / Kruger National Park
After breakfast you will be transferred to Durban’s King Shaka Airport where you will board your flight to Kruger-Mpumalanga Airport. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Simbambili Game Lodge where you have a two night stay and will enjoy the safari portion of your trip.
Located in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, part of the world-famous Kruger National Park is the 5-star Simbambili Lodge. Situated among dense stands of Knobthorn and Jackalberry trees along the Manyeleti River, this lodge offers warm, friendly service and luxurious accommodation.
The suites are designed to blend into the surrounds and positioned to enhance privacy - each suite has its own plunge pool and Sala overlooking the watering hole – perfect for relaxing between game drives!
Suite Deck
The area is famed for its big five sightings including, if you’re fortunate, the elusive leopard, as well as an abundance of general game. You’ll be reaching for your camera on the early morning and late afternoon game drives, led by qualified guides and trackers on open safari vehicles.
Accommodation: Simbambili Game Lodge - Suite (B, L, D)
Day 13 - Simbambili Game Lodge
Enjoy another bright and early start to the day as another day of wilderness experience begins. You are accompanied by highly skilled game rangers, who provide interesting information and anecdotes about the inhabitants of the bush. While seeing big game is always exhilarating, there are many other smaller species that are just as captivating.
Lions on safari
In the later afternoon take a game drive in this wilderness paradise. As darkness falls, the nocturnal animals of the bush come out. The skilled tracker will scan the landscape using a spotlight, which illuminates animals' eyes. A variety of completely different species can be seen on the night drive back to the lodge.
Accommodation: Simbambili Game Lodge - Suite (B, L, D)
Day 14 - Kruger National Park/ Johannesburg / Depart
After an early morning game drive to track the animals that may have eluded you so far, followed by breakfast, you will be transferred to Kruger-Mpumalanga Airport for your flight to Johannesburg to connect with your flight back to the USA. (B)
Arrive home with a lifetime of memories!
Add-Ons
Victoria Falls in Style - From USD $1,999
Experience a fabulous blend of luxury tented accommodations, game drives, river cruises and the impressive Victoria Falls for an exciting add-on!
Victoria Falls in Style is a 3-night package. Spend one night in Johannesburg and enjoy two nights in Victoria Falls staying in a stunning tented lodge on the Zambezi River where you will experience the wonder of the mighty Falls as well as a tranquil cruise on the Zambezi River and open-vehicle game drives in the Zambezi National Park.
Cape Town Day Tours
Cape Town, the Mother City, is a historically, culturally and breathtakingly vibrant city that was recently named the best city in Africa and the second best city in the world by Condé Nast Traveller. From its beautiful natural landmarks to its colourful culture; from decadent wine farms to captivating history and architecture - it’s a tourist heaven. There’s no finer way to savor Cape Town's pleasures than a guided day tour with Thompsons Africa – from wonderful winelands and wine tastings, to riding the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, we’ll take you there in style.
Please note the scheduled tour prices below have additional drop off and pick up points and will have other guests on board. The private tour pricing offers a vehicle and driver just for your use and allows more flexibility – please note that the venues visited will have other guests, it is just the vehicle and driver that is on a private basis. Pricing for both is per person based on a minimum of two people.
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Cape Town City Tour
Departs: Daily between 7:35 and 8:30am. Returns: Approx. 12:30pm.
This tour is designed to orientate and give you a full-color insight into the extraordinary magic of Cape Town. First enjoy a cable car ride to the summit of the legendary Table Mountain (weather permitting) for panoramic views, including the City and surrounding layout of this southernmost tip of Africa (tickets are for your own account). Next up is a visit of the country’s oldest colonial building, The Cape Castle and the Company Gardens. Then you’ll be driven past Parliament Buildings, City Hall which is where Nelson Mandela made his first public speech after his release from prison and the Slave Lodge. Next, it’s up the cobblestoned hills to the beautifully colorful homes of the Bo-Kaap in the Malay Quarter. The tour ends on a sparkling note, with a visit to a diamond works where you’ll watch a professional diamond cutter as he creates every girl’s dream stone. Perhaps you’ll be taking one home.
Cape Point Tour
Departs: Daily between 7:40 and 8:45am. Returns: Approx. 12:30pm.
The Cape Peninsula and Cape Point is wild, rugged, and undoubtedly one of the most memorable coastlines you’ll have encountered. The trip begins with a drive along Millionaires Paradise, eyeing the glamorous homes of Clifton Beach and Camps Bay which leave you in no doubt as to how it earned its title. From there, it’s on towards the charming coastal town and working harbor of Hout Bay - translated from Dutch it literally means Wood Bay. Then, driving over the legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive with its breathtaking views you’ll arrive at the Cape of Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park and its rugged, intriguing landscape. Next up is a visit to the delightful African penguin colony at Boulders beach (for your own account, approximately USD $5 per person), before moving on to the historical naval port of Simon’s Town. It’s a wonderful half-day spent on the wilder side of this exquisite Cape coastline.
Stellenbosch Winelands Tour
Departs: Mon-Sat between 12:45 and 1:45pm. Returns: Approx. 5:30pm.
Stellenbosch, with its Cape Dutch architecture, is the warm and wonderful heart of the Cape Winelands and is surrounded by stunning wine estates. It’s truly the prettiest town, home to one of the country’s prestigious universities, and you’ll love exploring the fine art galleries, the architecture, the history, and the curious and quaint shops. You’ll be taken on a leisurely drive to become acquainted with the area, before being introduced to the wine-making process in a fascinating cellar tour. Of course, you‘ll have a chance to taste the wine for which this area is renowned, and no doubt, you’ll leave with a favorite bottle or two under your arm. Stellenbosch is arguably one of the Province’s most beautiful towns.
Robben Island Tour
Board the Robben Island Ferry at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and take part in a half day Robben Island tour.
For nearly 400 years, Robben Island was a place of banishment, exile, isolation and imprisonment for political "troublemakers" and social outcasts. During the apartheid years Robben Island became internationally known for its institutional brutality. Some freedom fighters spent more than a quarter of a century in prison for their beliefs. Nelson Mandela was one of them.
Those imprisoned on the Island succeeded on a psychological and political level in turning a prison 'hell-hole' into a symbol of freedom and personal liberation. Robben Island came to symbolize, not only for South Africa and the African continent, but also for the entire world, the triumph of the human spirit over enormous hardship and adversity. You will be escorted around the island by an ex-political prisoner, and given insight into the past and how the human spirit triumphs.
Feathers and Fins Tour
Departs: Mon, Wed, Fri between 12:45 and 1:45pm. Returns: Approx. 5:30pm.
This entertaining, family-friendly trip includes a visit to the Hout Bay World of Birds where adults and children can get up close and personal with nature, with over 400 different species to discover including birds, reptiles, mammals - don’t forget to visit the walk through monkey jungle! The tour continues with some of the finest beach views on the coastal drive to the Two Oceans Aquarium in the famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, where a magical underwater world awaits. Learn about mysterious deep sea creatures, dangerous predators and see a real “happy feet” family. Touch pools and tidal walks are part of the fun while puppet shows and play areas are on offer for younger children. For older children, fascinating discoveries, interesting facts, and shark encounters await! Bring your family on this fun tour to see, touch, learn and play...who knows, they may even find Nemo!
Cape Malay Cooking Experience with Cass Abrahams
Departs: subject to chef's availability.
Today you will be picked up at 08h30 for your Cape Malay Cooking with Cass Abrahams Tour. Cass is the foremost authority on the cuisine in the Cape and is a local celebrity. The tour starts with a chat and a coffee with your guide so that you have some background on the people of the Cape, the history of their cuisine and on Cass. Cass realized that for a variety of reasons the cuisine was dying out in the Cape and made it her mission to rescue the recipes. She interviewed the grandmothers in the community and dug in the archives and then wrote a cookbook that became highly sort after by many South Africans. Today you have the opportunity to enjoy a hands-on class with her in her home in the Southern Suburbs. You will cook three to four dishes and then relax over lunch. Please note that no alcohol is served in respect for Cass's Muslim faith.
Sea Kayaking
Departs: daily, subject to weather. Please note the tour excludes transport to and from Simon's Town — prices available upon request.
Visit one of the most unique places in the world — a penguin colony in suburban Cape Town. And the best way to see it is from the water. Leave from Simon's Town Waterfront and paddle past the civilian and Naval Harbor and out to Boulder's Beach. After visiting the penguins, stop on a lovely semi-private beach for refreshments, swimming and snorkeling (snorkels and bottled drinking water are provided). Your double kayak is very stable and perfect even if you have no paddling experience.
We can also arrange for you to go cycling, skydiving, sandboarding and abseiling among other activities — please let us know if you would like more information on these activities.
Full Day Tours
Cape Winelands Tour
Departs: Mon-Sat between 8:00 and 9:00am. Returns: Approx. 5:30pm.
This is a superb day exploring the exceptional Winelands region with its heavenly scenery. The area is rich with history, and you can’t help but feel it as you visit this region. Experience a wine cellar tour, where you’ll learn all about the process of winemaking, and have the chance to savor the wines. Visit the charming little town of Franschhoek, pass by the impressive Huguenot Monument, and enjoy lunch (your own account) – the town is known as the gourmet capital of South Africa. After lunch, the tour takes you over the Helshoogte Mountain Pass to the pretty university town of Stellenbosch. You will have time to stroll through this little town, absorbing the quaintness, and enjoying the shops! A trip to the Winelands isn’t complete without a wine tasting, so you'll visit two different wine estates. During your visit, you’ll be able to purchase your favourite wine to take back home!
Whales & Wine Tour
Departs: Wed, Fri & Sun between 7:45 and 8:45am. Returns: Approx. 5:00pm.
Only operates Jul-Nov during whale season
The quiet little fishing village of Hermanus has the best shore-based whale watching in the world! The drive takes you along the coast with its glorious ocean view and hopefully – the awe-inspiring site of Southern Right whales at play. There may be an opportunity to join boat-based whale watching (subject to availability, time and weather conditions and for your own account – approximately USD $50 per person and the cruise lasts about 2 and a half hours). You will be able to enjoy lunch in the town (your own account) if you choose not to do the boat trip. The day also includes a visit to the Hemel-On-Aarde (Heaven & Earth) valley to visit a boutique winery to sample some wines of outstanding quality (on Sundays when the winery is closed you will visit the Cheetah Sanctuary in Somerset West instead). The return drive to Cape Town takes you via the pretty apple-growing region of Elgin and through Sir Lowry’s Pass with its spectacular views.
** Handy tip: sun protection, protective clothing and preventative treatment against sea sickness are advisable when going on the optional boat trip **
Cape Peninsula Tour
Departs: Daily between 7:45 and 8:45am. Returns: Approx. 6:00pm.
On this tour you will see why the area earned the name of The Fairest Cape. Sit back and relax, as you’re driven along the exquisite stretch of coastline known as Millionaire’s Paradise – from Clifton to Camps Bay, to the exclusive beach hamlet of Llandudno – towards the charming working harbour of Hout Bay.
You then wind your way along the legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive, hugging the cliffs and relishing the breathtaking ocean views. After a stop for lunch (your own account), visit the wild and beautiful Cape of Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park, an integral part of the world-renowned Cape Floral Kingdom.
After, you'll head back along the coast towards the City, visiting the historic naval port of Simon’s Town and the endearing African penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach (own account – approximately USD $5 per person). Next, you’ll head inland to the last stop of the day. In the summer months this will be at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. With the sun setting over the tall peaks of Table Mountain, the last rays sparkle on the trees and flowers. In the winter months (May 1st to Aug 31st), the last stop is at Groot Constantia where you’ll stop for a wine tasting and cellar tour of South Africa’s oldest wine estate.
Evening Tours
Sunset and Beach Dinner
Departs between 5:30 and 6:00pm. Returns: Approx. 10:00pm.
Only operates Sep - May
Join your host and head out of the city before sunset. Savor a chilled glass of sparkling wine while overlooking one of Cape Town’s most beautiful beaches and taking in the sunset. You’ll be shown how to find the Southern Cross in the night sky (if the moon isn’t too bright!), before enjoying dinner at a sensational restaurant offering seafood and South African specialties. If you’re celebrating a special occasion let us know and we can arrange a separate table. As you return to the hotel, you'll enjoy the city lights by night.
Sunset Champagne Cruise
Departs: daily subject to weather conditions — times vary according to sunset.
Board a sail boat that will follow the wind for this cruise and allow you to experience sunset and the views of Cape Town at dusk from a different perspective! Typically in a SE Wind direction, you will head out of the Harbour and sail across Table Bay towards Milnerton lighthouse, then return to the protection of Granger Bay in the lee of Table Mountain to watch the sun set, and then motor back to the Waterfront.
Custom Day Tours
We can also tailor make tours to match your interests or simply arrange for you to have a vehicle and driver available with no plan in mind to take you wherever you feel like going. Cape Town has been chosen as the Design Capital for 2014, we can include Architecture, Art, local clothing designers. In addition to the beautiful Winelands, Cape Point and City tours, consider a family day out, to see seals, penguins, monkeys and butterflies; splash out on a hot shopping extravaganza; or indulge in a grand gourmet food and wine tour of golf or bicycle tours.
Half Day Private Tours
Half day private trips depart daily on request and run from either 8:30 am to 12:30pm or 1:30pm to 5:30pm and cover up to 150km’s.
Full Day Private Tours
The full day private vehicle and driver hire departs daily on request with a pick up time of 9:00am, dropping off at 5:30pm and covers up to 250km's.
Both half and full day options exclude all entrances, parking fees, toll fees and any other costs which you would need to settle directly at the venues visited and in the case of parking, with the driver. Touring is done in an air-conditioned 7-seater vehicle with a tour guide.
Prices are per person in US Dollars, for land arrangements only, based on double occupancy accommodations.
2020 internal air arrangements, economy class per person US$799 for: Cape Town-Johannesburg and Durban-Kruger Mpumalanga-Johannesburg
| Jan 3-16 | Jan 31 - Feb 13 | Mar 13-26 | Apr 3-16 | Aug 7-20 | Sep 18 - Oct 1 | |
| Selling Price | $10899 | $10299 | $10299 | $10299 | $9499 | $9999 |
| Single Supplement | $5650 | $5025 | $5025 | $5025 | $4545 | $4760 |
Inclusions:
- Accommodation as specified
- Rovos Rail: All beverages served on board the train, guided sightseeing excursions and associated entrance fees, room service, limited laundry service
- Private road transfers as specified
- All services as specified
- All transfers as specified
- Meals as specified – including a complimentary dinner at the Azure Restaurant at the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
- High Tea at the Oyster Box hotel (starting in 2020)
- Transportation in luxury air-conditioned vehicles
- Game viewing as arranged by Simbambili Game Lodge
- Lion World Travel representative meet and greet upon arrival
Exclusions:
- All international and domestic flights, fuel surcharges and taxes
- Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
- All other services not mentioned
- Gratuities/Tips for game rangers/trackers, Rovos Rail staff, hotel staff, guides and drivers
- Costs of obtaining Passports or Visas
- Trip cancellation, interruption and/or medical insurance – please note that insurance for this trip is a mandatory requirement from suppliers in South Africa – proof of insurance must be provided before bookings are confirmed. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you have sufficient insurance coverage.
