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Splendour of Africa

Itinerary

Day 1: Johannesburg

Arrive and transfer to The Westcliff hotel for a luxurious overnight stay. Johannesburg is lively, affluent and cosmopolitan, offering the visitor a tempting array of cultural activities, superb restaurants, elegant designer boutiques and bustling world-class shopping centres renowned for unique local crafts.

Rooms offer total privacy and most have sunny, private balconies with spectacular views over the Zoological Gardens and the forested northern suburbs of Johannesburg.

Day 2 & 3: Okavango Delta

After breakfast, leave Johannesburg on a scheduled flight to Maun in Botswana, and transfer by light aircraft to Eagle Island Camp. Enjoy two nights at the camp among the prolific animal and bird life of the island and surrounding delta. Hear the swish of the paddle and the plop of the fish eagle catching his prey as you take a tranquil mokoro trip through the delta, water levels permitting.

Day 4 & 5: Moremi Wildlife Reserve

After early game viewing and brunch at Eagle Island Camp, fly on to the game rich Khwai area of the Moremi Wildlife Reserve for two nights at Khwai River Lodge. Daily activities include excellent birdwatching and game drives in open-sided vehicles, where the incredible sight of elephant and lions will remain with you forever.

Relax with a leisurely afternoon swim in the pool. Guided walks and night-time game drives are also offered. Khwai River Lodge also has a spa treatment centre where you can unwind with a relaxing complimentary massage.

Day 6 & 7: Chobe National Park

After early morning game viewing and brunch at Khwai River Lodge, transfer via light aircraft to the Savute region of the Chobe National Park, an area renowned for its high concentration of elephant and fascinating ecosystem. During your two-night stay at the Savute Elephant Camp there are excellent opportunities to experience these grey giants and other large game at close quarters, under the skilled direction of an expert guide.

Marvel at the fascinating contrasts in the landscape, which provides a natural habitat to innumerable animals and birds.

On one evening, enjoy a private candle-lit dinner on your tent deck with our compliments.

Day 8: Victoria Falls

After a morning game viewing and brunch, transfer to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Kasane. Continue by road to the historic Victoria Falls Hotel for a stay just a short distance from the breathtaking tumbling waters. Explore the falls in a variety of unforgettable ways: a magical walking tour, a magnificent sundowner cruise and a spectacular helicopter flight excursion.

Day 9: Johannesburg

Return flight to Johannesburg and overnight at The Westcliff hotel.

Days 10: The Blue Train

Transfer to Pretoria for the iconic journey to Cape Town on this world renowned luxury train. The elegantly-appointed, air-conditioned cabins accommodate two people in great comfort.

The 1,600 kilometre journey includes a visit to Kimberley, the diamond boom town, home to the Big Hole, the world’s largest man-made excavation. Arrive in Cape Town the following day just in time for the celebrated afternoon tea at the Mount Nelson Hotel for a three night stay. At the Mount Nelson Hotel, enjoy a complimentary African Goddess spa treatment.

Days 11 to 13: Cape Town

Enjoy three nights and four full days in Cape Town, enjoying the beauty of the winelands, Table Mountain and Cape Point, the most south-westerly tip of Africa. Featured in your itinerary is a half day city centre tour including Table Mountain, and two full day tours of the Cape Winelands and Cape Point.

Day 14: Departure

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.



Package includes:
Scheduled flights as shown in the itinerary with Air Botswana and British or South African Airways Scheduled inter camp light aircraft flights on a shared basis with our compliments (Maun - camps - Kasane)
Orient-Express VIP airport assistance at O.R. Tambo and Cape Town International Airports
Overnight accommodation in a Luxury Room at The Westcliff, inclusive of full English breakfast and welcome dinner in the La Belle Terasse Restaurant
Overnight accommodation in a suite at The Victoria Falls Hotel, inclusive of full English breakfast, tour of the Victoria Falls, sundowner cruise and magnificent helicopter flight excursion over the falls
Overnight in a deluxe suite on board the luxurious Blue Train, all inclusive.
All private transfers and touring with Orient-Express guide/driver in luxury air-conditioned vehicle
Six nights accommodation at Orient-Express safari camps includes all meals, drinks (excluding Champagne), game view activities, national park fees, laundry services and emergency evacuation insurance
Three nights accommodation at the world-famous Mount Nelson Hotel, inclusive of full English breakfast daily and welcome dinner in the acclaimed Cape Colony Restaurant
All drinks at the camps are included with the exception of Champagne
The spectacular helicopter experience is included at Eagle Island Camp
A romantic private dining experience at one of the Orient-Express camps
In-room breakfast service at the Mount Nelson Hotel as well as one African Goddess Librisa spa treatment per person
Half day Cape Town city tour including Table Mountain
Full day Cape Winelands tour inclusive of gourmet lunch
Full day Cape Point tour inclusive of seafood lunch

Package excludes:
All international flights and regional flights not mentioned
Passport and visa fees
Travel insurance
Excess baggage charges
Gratuities and communication costs

Rate:

01 April - 30 May
US$ 10,540 per person sharing

01 June - 16 July
US$ 13,530 per person sharing

17 July - 31 October
US$ 12,660 per person sharing

01 November- 31 March (excluding Festive Season)
US$ 9,930 per person sharing

Single supplement available on request.
Special Offer

Planning to stay in Botswana for four nights or longer? Receive two additional nights with our compliments and experience this majestic country in even greater depth.

This unique offer represents a saving of US$2,000 during the most spectacular safari season. It applies to all Journeys in Africa by Orient-Express and is valid year-round.


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