Tour details:

28 August 

On arrival at OR Tambo (Johannesburg) Airport you proceed through passport control to the luggage collection area and then through Customs to domestic departures where you board the scheduled flight to Cape Town.

On arrival at Cape Town Airport you proceed to the Arrivals Hall. Look out for our representative ,they will be holding a name-board with your surname on it.

They will meet you and hand over your travel documents and then transfer you (private transfer) to the Waterfront and onto the Victoria & Alfred Hotel for your five night stay.

02 September 

This morning at 07:45 you are collected from the hotel  and transferred back to Cape Town Airport where you board the scheduled domestic flight to Nelspruit (Mbombela).

On arrival at the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport you proceed to the arrivals hall. Look out for our representative from Sable Tours, they will be holding a name board with your surname on it. They will then transfer you to the southern section of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and onto Lion Sands River Lodge for your two night stay and safari experience.

Lion Sands River Lodge

Lion Sands Private Game Reserve is situated in the Southern portion of the 65,000-hectare Sabi Sand Game Reserve, an area well known for its spectacular game viewing being at the confluence of two major rivers.

The Lion Sands safari philosophy is to offer an informative and holistic safari experience, ensuring that all spheres of the eco-system, from the smallest insects to the mighty African elephant are viewed as a whole.

River Lodge is built on the banks of the Sabie River. It faces due East catching the sun as it rises over Kruger National Park

04 September 

After a final early morning game drive and breakfast, you are collected at 10:30 for your scenic transfer via the highlights of the Drakensberg Escarpment region to the White River area and onto Oliver’s Restaurant & Lodge for your overnight stay.

Depending on what time you get away from the lodge, you will usually visit the scenic Blyde River Canyon, stopping at God’s Window, Bourne’s Luck Potholes and Three Rondavels.

Time is allowed for shopping for crafts at the various craft vendors along the way. You arrive at your hotel at approximately 5.30pm to 6pm.

 05 September 

This morning at 08:00 you are collected from the lodge  and transferred to the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport where you board the scheduled domestic flight to Johannesburg.

On arrival at OR Tambo (Johannesburg) Airport you proceed to the arrivals hall. Look out for our representative  they will be holding a name board with your surname on it.

They will then take you on a private half day Soweto & Apartheid Museum Tour. After your tour you are transferred to the City Lodge at OR Tambo Airport for your overnight stay.

06 September               

This morning you make your way to the Terminal Building at OR Tambo Airport and proceed to international departures where you board the scheduled flight to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport you proceed through passport control to the luggage collection area and then through Customs to the Arrivals Hall.

Look out for our representative, they will be holding a name-board with your surname on it. They will then transfer you to Ilala Lodge for your two night stay.

08 September

This morning you are collected from the lodge  and transferred across the Botswanan border to Chobe and onto Elephant Valley Lodge for your two night stay.

 

Elephant Valley Lodge

Elephant Valley Lodge lies south of the Kazangula border crossing with the Kasane Forest Reserve, which is adjacent to the Chobe National Park.

The camp comprises 20 ‘meru’ style luxury safari tents and can accommodate a maximum of 40 guests. The tents feature en-suite shower and toilet.The lodge is situated in the Lesoma Valley and overlooks an extremely productive water hole.

10 September  

This morning you are collected from the lodge by a representative of the Luxury Safari houseboat and transferred to Kasane Immigrations where you board the safari houseboat boat for your overnight stay.

The Ichobezi Safariboats provide the ultimate luxury cruising holiday on the Chobe River. Small, intimate and owner-managed, these houseboats provide guests with the opportunity to stay overnight within the Chobe National Park at the prime docking sites along the river.

11 September

This morning you return to Kasane Immigrations where you are met and transferred to Kasane Airport. At Kasane Airport you are met by a representative from Mack Air Charters and transferred by light charter flight to the Okavango Delta.

On arrival at the airstrip you are met by the lodge staff from Kwando Kwara and transferred by 4×4 vehicle to the lodge for your three night stay.

Please note that it is Kwando Safaris policy to have open 4×4 game drive vehicle (winter and summer) as it enhances the game viewing and birding experience. So please ensure that you have a sun hat and sunblock readily accessible.

14 September

This morning you are transferred back to the airstrip where you are collected by Mack Air Charters for your light charter flight to the Linyanti. (Please note that luggage allowance is strictly 20kg per person in soft squashy bags including all hand luggage such as camera equipment.)

On arrival at the airstrip you are met by the lodge staff from Kwando Lebala and transferred by 4×4 vehicle to the lodge for your overnight stay.

Kwando Lebala

Lebala means ‘wide open spaces’ in Setswana and the scenery around the camp is dominated by vast plains scattered with Ilala palms backed by wooded savanna.

The endless vistas and the excellent game-viewing here make Lebala one of the finest wilderness camps in Africa.

The wetlands and flood plains around Lebala offer a wonderful variety of wildlife with excellent sightings of elephant, hippo, lechwe, zebra, giraffe, impala, wildebeest, kudu, tsessebe, roan, sable, buffalo and the ever present predators; wild dog, lion, cheetah and hyena. The lions of Kwando are famous for their elephant, hippo and buffalo kills.

15 September

This morning you are transferred back to the airstrip where you are met by Mack Air Charters and transferred by light charter flight to Maun. (Please note that luggage allowance is strictly 20kg per person in soft squashy bags including all hand luggage such as camera equipment.)

At Maun Airport you board the scheduled flight to Johannesburg.

On arrival at OR Tambo (Johannesburg) Airport you proceed through passport control to the luggage collection area and then through Customs to the Arrivals Hall. As you exit the terminal buildings you follow the signs all the way to the City Lodge at OR Tambo Airport for your overnight stay.

16 September 

This morning you return to the terminal buildings at OR Tambo Airport and check-in at the Federal Air desk Check‐in Counters A 65/66, OR Tambo International Airport –

The lodge is constructed from Mozambican hardwoods, and is an elevated structure on stilts with deck platforms, reed and stone walls and thatched roofs.

Wooden walkways connect the chalets to the main areas, preserving local plant life. Generator power supplies electricity for lighting and overhead fans. The water is purified through a filter system and is safe to drink from the tap.

Benguerua Island was originally named ‘San Antonio’ by Portuguese explorers and was later named ‘Benguerua’ after a local tribal chief. The island is approximately 11km in length and 5.5 km wide.

For birding enthusiasts, approximately 78 different species of birds have been identified on the island, in habitats varying from the coastal dunes, open grasslands, and fresh water lakes, to Savannah and acacia woodlands.

A few of the more unusual birds to be seen are the green coucals, green pigeons, purple banded and black sunbirds, lilac breasted rollers, olive bee-eaters, mannikins, paradise flycatchers, fish eagles, flamingoes, starlings and various waders such as curlews, bartailed godwits, whimbrels, and crab plovers.

On arrival at Vilanculos Airport you proceed to the Marlin Lodge lounge where you are collected and transferred to the harbour. You are then transferred by boat to the lodge

20 September

This morning you are transferred by boat back to Vilanculos harbour where you are met and transferred by road to Vilanculos Airport.

You board the Federal Air flight back to Johannesburg. The luggage allowance is 20kg per person.

At OR Tambo (Johannesburg) Airport you board your international flight back home.