PRIVATE TRAVEL
Trip Length: 13 days
Dates: January-December 2012
Rates: from $7395 to $8595 double
Intra-tour airfare additional
| Depart the USA | |
| Arrive Johannesburg. Overnight. | |
| Fly to Botswana and Okavango Delta | |
| Safari Activities | |
| Fly to the Chobe National Park. | |
| Safari Activities | |
| Drive to Livingstone, Zambia | |
| Tour Victoria Falls | |
| Fly to Cape Town | |
| Cape Point Tour | |
| Winelands Tour | |
| Depart Cape Town to USA | |
| Arrive USA |
Day 1 – DEPART USA
Depart the USA on any regularly scheduled flight to Johannesburg.
Day 1 – ARRIVAL IN JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
Upon arrival at O.R Tambo International Airport you will be met by a Coda Tours guide who will assist with luggage and to the transfer vehicle. Transfer to your hotel.
South Africa is famous for its sunshine. A subtropical location, moderated by ocean on three sides of the country and the altitude of the interior plateau, account for the warm temperate conditions so typical of South Africa - and so popular with its foreign visitors. It's a relatively dry country, with an average annual rainfall of about 18 inches. While the Western Cape gets most of its rainfall in winter, the rest of the country is generally a summer-rainfall region. South Africa is a nation of diversity, with over 47-million people and a variety of cultures, languages and religious beliefs. South Africa has 11 official languages, and plenty of unofficial ones besides. English is the most commonly spoken language in official and commercial public life - but only the fifth most spoken home language.
Check in at the Da Vinci Hotel.
Hotel Da Vinci
Room Standard
Meals None
Day 2 – Johannesburg to Moremi Game Reserve
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel. After completing check out formalities, transfer to O.R Tambo International Airport for an onward flight to Maun. Upon arrival at Maun Airport, connect with a light aircraft to Chief’s Camp. On arrival at the airstrip, transfer by road to the camp.
Sanctuary Chief's Camp is located on Chief's Island, one of the many islands created by the seasonal floodwaters of the Okavango. The vast numbers of animals who congregate here make it easy to understand why the area was put aside for the chief. The guest pavilions are hidden away in a jackalberry and sausage tree woodland that is characteristic of the area. All have their own private decks and indoor and outdoor showers. Generously draped mosquito nets and traditional ceiling fans also feature. There is a communal decked living room with stunning views over the floodplains, while the dining area surrounds a fire pit on the very edge of the Piajio plains so that guests can continue their game viewing while enjoying fine cuisine and wines.
Lunch will be enjoyed at the camp. This afternoon guests depart on their first game activity. Dinner will be enjoyed at the camp
Sanctuary Chief’s Camp
Luxury Pavilion
Fully Inclusive + Game Activities
Day 3 – Moremi
Enjoy meals in and around the camp. Speciality game activities offered at the camp include:
Game Drives - The expert guides always on hand to share a wealth of wildlife knowledge, take guests deep into the bush in specially modified open 4 x 4 vehicles on morning and afternoon game drives to find the secluded places where elephant families congregate in search of the tastiest fruits and berries. The game viewing opportunities at Sanctuary Chief's Camp are awe-inspiring. On the plains one may find the roaming lions that prey on the thousands of antelope, zebra and buffalo who live here all year round. Guests may see spot wild dogs. Sanctuary Chief's is the ideal place to spot the big 5 - perhaps even the rare rhino. There are several local lion prides as well as leopards, genet cats and hyenas are in abundance.
Mokoro Trips - Mokoros, local dugout canoes, are ideal for getting close to the bush in the company of a highly trained local guide. Each June the whole area around the camp floods and turns the Okavango Delta into a labyrinth of lily-filled lagoons and streams where hippos fight for bathing rights and crocodiles wait for unwary antelope to linger too long over a drink. This activity is subject to water levels.
Sanctuary Chief’s Camp
Luxury Pavilion
Fully Inclusive + Game Activities
Morning game activity — This morning, enjoy an early game activity followed by breakfast. Breakfast will be enjoyed at the lodge. After breakfast transfer to the airstrip for their flight to Kasane, where they will further connect by road to the lodge to check in.
Chobe Chilwero, the newest and most exclusive lodge in Southern Africa, is situated in Botswana bordering the Chobe National Park. This luxurious lodge, overlooking the majestic Chobe River has undergone a nine-month transformation. The extensive redevelopment project has turned this African classic into the area’s most upmarket lodge. Its design celebrates the bush and surrounding culture with a little impact on the environment as possible. Rooms are air-conditioned and elegantly furnished in themes befitting the areas natural beauty and uniquely designed to keep the cool air in and the African heat out. Each cottage consists of a large combined lounge and bedroom area, an en-suite bathroom, private garden, outdoor shower and a "sala" or balcony. The "sala" is a separate open air structure, covered in thatch, and furnished with hammocks and comfortable chairs.
Lunch will be enjoyed at the lodge This afternoon depart on another game activity. Dinner will be included at the lodge.
Chobe Chilwero
Luxury Cottage
Fully Inclusive + Game Activities
Enjoy meals in and around the lodge. Speciality game activities offered at the camp include:
Game Drives - Elephants feature largely on any activity at Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero, as the largest population left in Africa occupies this northern corner between Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Game drives in open-sided 4 x 4 vehicles bring these grey giants into easy reach as they drink and frolic at the water’s edge in their boisterous herds. Thrilling game drives lead by qualified professional guides bring guests close to hippos, buffalos, puku, antelope, lions and other creatures that gather on the banks of the Chobe River.
Sundowner Cruise - The best way to end a day of safari is sipping on a cocktail while watching an African sunset over the still waters of the Chobe River, toasting to the end of yet another beautiful day, while looking forward to what the new day will bring… Specially designed riverboats take guests up close to elephants as they wade in the river or near to the buffalo who gather on its shores. Sundowner cruises are also a great way of seeing animals up close as they come out of the shade to graze in the cooler evenings. Chobe is renowned for its abundance of elephants and dramatic sable and roan antelopes with their impressive horns.
Chobe Chilwero
Luxury Cottage
Fully Inclusive + Game Activities
This morning enjoy an early game activity followed by breakfast. After breakfast you will be met and transferred from Chobe Chilwero across the border to Livingstone. Transfer from the lodge by road to the border. Clear customs and immigrations and continue on a ferry across the border to Zambia. On the other side, a vehicle awaits to continue the journey to the hotel.
The Victoria Falls constitutes one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. The Local people call it "Mosi-oa-Tunya" -- the smoke that thunders and the Falls are remarkable. There is a magic about them manifested in the towering column of spray when the river is high, the thunder of the falling water, the terrifying abyss and tranquil lagoons upstream in which hippo and deadly crocodiles lurk. The Victoria Falls is 5600 feet wide, making it the largest curtain of water in the world. It drops between 295 feet and 351 feet into the Zambezi Gorge and an average of 726,000 cubic yards of water plummet over the edge every minute. Remarkably preserved in its natural state, Victoria Falls inspires visitors as much today as it did David Livingstone in the 1860's. The falls and the surrounding area have been declared a National Park and a World Heritage Site, thus preserving the area from excessive commercialization.
Check in at the hotel upon arrival. Later in the afternoon transfer to the mighty Zambezi River where you will go on a relaxing sunset cruise on the river. The Zambezi River cruise is a superb way to relax and enjoy the beauty of the River. You may have the opportunity to see a variety of game; including hippo, crocodile, elephant and sometimes even rhino in their home environment, as well as enjoy the many different bird species. The cruise includes finger snacks, beer, wine and soft drinks. There are great photo opportunities against often-spectacular African sunsets
Afterwards return to the hotel and will have the evening at leisure.
Hotel The Royal Livingstone
Room Standard
Meal Breakfast
Breakfast will be enjoyed at the hotel. Breakfast will be enjoyed at the hotel. Depart to go on an informative guided tour of Victoria Falls. En route, you may be taken past the ‘Big Tree’ for photos. Accompanied by a qualified guide you will be given a brief history of the Falls themselves as well as detailing the flora, fauna, bird & wildlife and other points of interest. Guides are also happy to assist you with photographs whilst visiting this most spectacular of waterfalls. Raincoats are provided when needed. After the tour, return to the hotel to enjoy the afternoon at leisure or take optional tours such as a helicopter flight-seeing tour, a visit to a local village, additional safari outings, white-water rafting (weather dependent) and much more.
Hotel The Royal Livingstone
Rooms Standard
Meals Breakfast
Breakfast will be enjoyed at the hotel. Complete check out formalities and transfer by road to Livingstone Airport for your flight to Johannesburg, where you will further connect to Cape Town.
Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met by a Coda Tours guide who will assist you to the transfer vehicle. Transfer to the hotel.
One of the world's most picturesque tourist destinations and most beautiful cities in the world. Cape Town is situated amidst majestic mountains and is surrounded by pristine white beaches. Often called the 'cosmopolitan hub of Africa', it is home to a rich cultural and historical heritage, vibrant restaurants and nightlife and a multitude of activities - from extreme sports to leisurely scenic cruises and world-class shopping.
Hotel African Pride 15 on Orange
Room Deluxe
Meals Breakfast
Breakfast will be enjoyed at the hotel. Depart on an informative Cape Town city tour. Highlights of this half day tour include: visit up Table Mountain on the cableway where the varying flora and fauna will be explained (weather permitting); Malay Quarter tour, city center and Company Gardens, time permitting the Castle of Good Hope; photographic opportunities of Table Mountain from Table Bay and Cape Town Diamond Works.
Afterwards, you will be transferred back to the hotel where they will have the rest of the day at leisure. Perhaps go do shopping at the V&A Waterfront (not included).
Hotel African Pride 15 on Orange
Room Deluxe
Meals Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning. You will be met by your guide at the hotel. Travel via the 12 Apostles and Hout Bay for a Seal Island Cruise, as well as Chapmans Peak – one of the region’s most dramatic mountain drives, offering amazing panoramic views over the city and environs.
Chapman’s Peak Drive winds it way between Noordhoek and Hout Bay. Situated on the Atlantic Coast, at the south-western tip of South Africa, it is one of the most spectacular marine drives anywhere in the world. The 5.5 mile route, with its 114 curves, skirts the rocky coastline of Chapman's Peak, the 1945 feet high southerly extension of Constantia Berg. The drive offers stunning 180° views over the ocean and mountains with Hout Bay in the distance.
Continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, established in 1939 to protect 19,000 acres of indigenous flora and fauna. The reserve comes to an end at majestic Cape Point. Situated at the junction of two of earth's most contrasting water masses, the cold Benguela current on the West Coast and the warm Agulhas current on the East Coast, the Cape of Good Hope is popularly perceived as the meeting point of the Atlantic and the Indian Oceans. Take the funicular to the vantage point from where you will be able to witness the “meeting of the two oceans”.
Afterwards travel through the historic naval base of Simon's Town where we visit a colony of African Jackass Penguins in their natural environment at Boulders Beach.
Lunch will be enjoyed at a local seafood restaurant. On arrival back in the city, visit the National Botanical Gardens of Kirstenbosch.
These gardens are world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays and for the magnificence of its setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Kirstenbosch grows only indigenous South African plants. The estate covers 1300 acres and supports a diverse fynbos flora and natural forest. The cultivated garden (89 acres) displays collections of South African plants, particularly those from the winter rainfall region of the country.
Afterwards you will return to the hotel. This evening you may wish to visit the gay nightlife of Cape Town. Overnight at the hotel.
Hotel 15 on Orange
Room Deluxe
Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast served at the hotel. Meet our guide and depart on a scenic and historic drive through the local wine regions in Cape Town: Stellenbosch, Franschoek and Paarl. The day will also include stopping at some of the famous wine estates to sample the local wines produced in South Africa. Stellenbosch has the first winery in South Africa - founded in 1971. During the day we will visit, Franschoek, the Gourmet Capital, surrounded by majestic mountains. Visit the Huguenot museum.
Paarl, the "Pearl of the Cape," lies nestled in the Berg River Valley, guarded by the huge granite rocks from which it gets its name. We will also visit the Stellenbosch Museum currently comprised of four houses of historical interest and their gardens. Enjoy lunch at an excellent local restaurant in the area. Afterwards we will return to the hotel with the rest of the evening at leisure.
Hotel 15 On Orange
Room Standard room
Meals Breakfast, Lunch
A delicious breakfast will be enjoyed at the hotel. Today you will transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA.
Arrive the USA.
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Legacy's latest luxury hotel and all suites development is located adjacent to the prime location of Nelson Mandela Square. This is Legacy's fourth hotel on the cosmopolitan square in the heart of the Sandton business and leisure district. Guests can enjoy the convenience of luxurious shopping at the Legacy Corner Mall and Sandton City just an elevator trip away |
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chobe chilwero lodge |
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On the forested banks of the great Zambezi River, is The Royal Livingstone, pride of Zambian hospitality. In its cool lounges and shaded verandas, you will encounter the grace and elegance and luxury of an earlier, more courteous age. Rooms are tastefully decorated in earth tones of the bushveld. The Royal Livingstone has 173 rooms and is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. A magnificent sun deck overlooks the Zambezi as it flows relentlessly to the Falls. |
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15 on Orange is set to be amongst the best in the world with top class interiors and exteriors. The hotel combines all the expected services of a 5* hotel, a boutique retail segment for all of your shopping needs. A spa is also located at the hotel to make pampering yourself that much easier. Since the 15 on Orange hotel will be located on Buitensingel, in between South African Museum and Michaelis, it will be in close proximity to many of Cape Town’s great attractions. |
This trip can be scheduled at any time throughout the year. Below are rates by “season” and number of travellers. Rates for June 15-Oct 31 (the high season in Botswana) are available upon request.
January 1 – March 31
| Number of Travelers | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy |
| 2 | $7895 | $9595 |
| 4 | $7595 | $9295 |
| 6 | $7395 | $9095 |
| 8 | $7395 | $9095 |
| 10 | $7395 | $9095 |
April 1 – June 14 & November 1 – December 31
| Number of Travelers | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy |
| 2 | $8595 | $10,395 |
| 4 | $8295 | $10,095 |
| 6 | $8095 | $9885 |
| 8 | $8095 | $9895 |
| 10 | $8095 | $9895 |
Intra-tour flights:
Johannesburg (JNB) / Maun …Livingstone (LVI) / CAPE TOWN (CPT)
Subject to change until ticketed.
INCLUSIONS & HIGHLIGHTS
o Meet and greet at all airports & transfers to/from hotels as required.
o 1 nights at Da Vinci Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis
o 2 nights at the deluxe Chief’s Camp with all meals & game activities
o 2 nights at the deluxe Chobe Chilwero with all meals & game activities
o 2 nights at the Royal Livingstone Hotel in Zambia on a bed and breakfast basis
o 3 nights at 15 On Orange in Cape Town on bed & breakfast basis
o Sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River
o Tour of Victoria Falls
o Full day tour to Cape Winelands with gourmet lunch and wine tastings
o Full day tour to Cape Peninsula with lunch
o Services of an expert South African guide in Cape Town
o Deluxe document pack
o Manager on duty 24/7
EXCLUSIONS
o Items of a personal nature.
o Any gratuities. You can expect to pay gratuities to drivers, tour guides & safari drivers/spotters and lodge staff. Guidelines will be given.
o Any airfare other than mentioned above & quoted separately or airport departure taxes.
o Zimbia Single Entry visa of US$ 50.00 per person. Subject to change without notice.
o Airport Departure Tax out of Victoria Falls - currently $30 per person. Subject to change.
o Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance. Highly recommended.
Important Note
- Luggage restriction : Luggage limited to 20kg of soft sided bags per person, including camera equipment
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
No visa for South Africa is required for American/Canadian passport holders. Recent new rules at South Africa's airports also require that anyone traveling to South Africa must have two consecutive blank pages in his passport which lie side by side when the passport is open (i.e. a left and a right hand page). U.S. citizens who need to add extra pages to their passport should go to the following website, www.travel.state.gov/extra pages Here you will find instructions on how to add extra pages to your passport. Passengers traveling to South Africa with passports that do not comply with these requirements will either be stopped from boarding the aircraft or risk deportation on arrival in South Africa. A visa for Zimbabwe is required and will be obtained upon entry into Zimbabwe (USD 30 currently).
SHOTS
South Africa is in a malaria belt and anti-malarial prophylaxis is recommended. Please check with your personal physician before traveling. For further information, visit the Center For Disease Control website.
Delta, South African Airways, Air France, KLM and British Airways are among airlines that can be used for this trip. We recommend booking at least 7 months in advance if you want to try to use Frequent Flyer Miles for free tickets or upgrades or the American Express Platinum card 2-4-1 program.
All departures are guaranteed on a minimum of 2 participants.
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THE BEsT OF SOUTHERn AFRICA
