Depart from New York or Washington, DC for your flight to Johannesburg, South Africa on South African Airways.

Upon arrival at Johannesburg’s Oliver Tambo International Airport, you will go through customs, then connect with your domestic flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival in Cape Town, you will be met by a SAA Vacations representative and transferred to your hotel.

The luxurious Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa lies where earth, sea and sky meet, poised above Atlantic rollers and flanked by the majestic Table Mountain and her Twelve Apostles mountain range in glorious Cape Town. This intimate 5-star hotel fully lives up to its stunning location, with exceptional standards of service and relaxed Cape hospitality providing the perfect counterpoint to its dramatic backdrop. Deluxe guest rooms and spacious suites, two breathtaking pool gardens magically perched above the ocean, the glorious Azure Restaurant accompanying exquisite cuisine, wonderful friendly service with endlessly seductive sea views. All barely ten minutes from the bustling heart of the city, with nearby attractions including prime diving spots, nature trails, and seals, dolphins, whales and penguins.  Twelve Apostles are also extremely proud to have been awarded the prestigious honor of being named Southern Africa’s only ‘Leading Spa 2005’ by The Leading Hotels of the World for providing guests with a truly luxurious and exceptional spa experience!

Accommodation: The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Enjoy your first day in the fascinating city of Cape Town.

Cape Town is a city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to offer and it has something for everyone. From the landmark beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay to the vibrant V&A Waterfront and Cape Town city centre, the award-winning wine farms of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek - time spent in Cape Town will not be forgotten. Cape Town is a sophisticated city at the gateway to a majestic continent. The Mother City is a place where old and new harmoniously converge – in history, architecture, cultural pursuits and the essence of its people. Warmed by the African sun, the city is dominated by a towering, table-shaped mountain, set on a peninsula of soaring, rocky heights and lush valleys, where two oceans converge- Indian and Atlantic. Immense natural beauty and the fast pace and bright lights of a great urban centre meld effortlessly here. Firmly positioned on the international map, Cape Town offers a myriad things to do and places to see, whatever your tastes, inclinations or budget.

Enjoy a day of leisure to perhaps explore the famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, or arrange to go on one of the many day tours in and around the city.

Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the heart of Cape Town's working harbor, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront has become the country’s most visited destination. With its Victorian architecture, maritime tradition, and African culture, it is set against a backdrop of magnificent sea and mountain views. It offers exciting shopping and entertainment venues, intermingled with imaginative office locations, world-class hotels and luxury apartments. Attracting more than 20 million visits per year, Cape Town's V&A Waterfront offers a unique working harbor ambience, scenic views of Table Mountain, historic buildings, museums, boat and helicopter charters, aquarium, IMAX cinema, annual special events and street musicians, as well as the Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island. With a variety of specialty stores, craft markets and restaurants, the V&A Waterfront offers a world of opportunities to shoppers and diners alike.

Accommodation: The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa (B)

Today is your last full day in Cape Town for last minute shopping or a visit to one of the many places of interest. Cape Town is a marvelous combination of natural beauty and historic and cultural sites, offering world-class museums and bustling markets, inviting beaches and lush gardens, as well as great restaurants and wonderful shopping.

Cape Town is a city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to offer and it has something for everyone. From the landmark beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay to the vibrant V&A Waterfront and Cape Town city center, the award-winning wine farms of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek - time spent in Cape Town will not be forgotten.

It is a sophisticated city at the gateway to a majestic continent. The Mother City is a place where old and new harmoniously converge – in history, architecture, cultural pursuits and the essence of its people. The city is dominated by a towering, table-shaped mountain, set on a peninsula of soaring, rocky heights and lush valleys, where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans converge. Natural beauty and the bright lights of a great urban center meld effortlessly. Cape Town offers a myriad of things to do and places to see, whatever your tastes, inclinations or budget.

After an early breakfast you will be transferred from your hotel to Cape Town Airport in time for your scheduled flight to Johannesburg. On arrival connect with your flight to Kruger-Mpumalanga where you will be met on arrival and transferred to your lodge. Spend 2-nights including all meals and two game drives daily.

Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is situated in the Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, within the southern section of the Kruger National Park. The lodge is set in the heart of the bushveld, overlooking a river plain and waterhole where animals regularly come to drink. It is an all-suite, exclusive lodge offering 25 suites (50 beds) designed and furnished in a contemporary, yet ethnic, style. A sense of space and light pervades each suite, while high thatch and discreet air-conditioning provides a cool escape during the warmer months. External walls, the color and texture of wet elephant hide, and the artistic interior and exterior use of indigenous slate for floors, bathroom walls and outside patios reflects an amber, grey and ochre palette, ensuring that Bush Lodge is unobtrusive and blends perfectly with the surrounding bushveld. The bathroom offers open views to the river plains beyond. Glass bottles containing high quality cosmetics and a crystal decanter of sherry are just some of the special touches designed to delight the senses and ensure a memorable stay.

Enjoy an early morning game viewing drive in an open safari vehicle in this wildlife paradise. Spend the hottest part of the day relaxing around the pool or on comfortable wooden chairs overlooking a water-hole. In the afternoon go on another safari under the guidance of Sabi Sabi’s qualified game rangers and renowned Shangaan trackers. Exceptional game viewing has always been a trademark of Sabi Sabi.

Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge offers exciting game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles. At daybreak, guests meet for a welcoming cup of coffee before embarking on a dawn safari. Rangers and trackers greet the day by pointing out the wildlife, and even the most seasoned game viewer will learn something new and fascinating every day. Exceptional game viewing has always been a trademark of Sabi Sabi, and the chances of seeing the “Big Five” - Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard – are excellent. The reserve shares a common unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park and sustains the diverse fauna and flora of the area, with one of the highest and most bio-diverse wildlife populations of any area in Africa.

Accommodation: Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge (B, L, D)

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 Mpumalanga Airport for your Federal Air flight to Johannesburg. (B)

On arrival at Johannesburg’s Oliver Tambo International Airport you will bid farewell to South Africa and depart on your international flight back to the USA on South African Airways.

Arrive in New York or Washington, DC with a lifetime of memories!

Please Note:
The USD $2,839 rate is valid for August 15-September 15, 2009.
The single supplement fee is: USD $750
 
Travel must be completed by September 15, 2009.
Rates are per person based on double occupancy.