Essence of Southern Africa

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Overview
Highlights
- Explore rural vineyards in the Winelands, close to Cape Town
- Dine in some of South Africa’s finest restaurants and enjoy excellent local wines
- Scale Table Mountain and soak up incredible views across Cape Town
- Learn about South Africa’s cultural history with a visit to Robben Island or visit a local township
- Track the Big5 on guided day and night game drives through predator rich Timbavati Reserve near Kruger National Park
- Enjoy bush walks to spot tracks and signs of smaller wildlife you may miss from a vehicle
- Stay in barefoot luxury in a small hotel on a pristine beach
- Soak up the views from your private plunge pool
- Experience world-class snorkeling and diving on undisturbed reefs
- A private 13-day adventure that blends city comforts with the real African wilderness
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Trip includes
- Internal flights (note: strict 44lbs baggage allowance per person including hand luggage)
- Helicopter flights
- Passenger and airport taxes
- Airport transfers
- Other transfers
- Accommodation and meals as stated
- Drinks as stated
- Laundry as stated
- Activities as stated
- National Park and concession fees
- Car Hire
Itinerary

Accommodation: Le Quartier Francais
On arrival into Cape Town International Airport today you will make your way to the rental information desk to collect paperwork and keys for your hire car. You have the use of a hire car throughout your time in Cape Town.
Accommodation: Tanda Tula
After breakfast this morning you will drive yourselves to Cape Town International Airport in time to check for a regional flight to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport.
On arrival into Kruger Mpumalanga airstrip you will be met and assist...
Accommodation: Azura Benguerra
A scheduled light aircraft flight will take you to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport this morning in time to connect with a regional flight to Vilanculos. You will be met on arrival into Vilanculos and transferred to a helicopter flight t...
A morning helicopter flight will take you back to Vilanculos today. You will land in time to take a scheduled flight to Johannesburg. From here you will take an international flight home or continue with another African adventure.
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Dates & Availability
The price for this vacation is based on a private trip with two people traveling together.
The price for your travel arrangements: $15,518
Price Per Person: $7,759
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics
What's excluded
- International and regional flights
- Bazaruto National Park Fee (currently US$10 per person on arrival)
- Airport departure taxes in Mozambique
- Please note the following taxes now apply these can't be pre-paid and must be paid at the Airport on
- Arrival or Departure:
- $3.00 Border Tax paid on arrival
- $10.00 Domestic Air Tax paid at transfer
- $30.00 Departure Tax paid on departure
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Another personal spending
- If you weigh over 220lbs then you may be charged for a second seat on light aircraft flights
Accommodation
Le Quartier Francais
Le Quartier Francais is a small luxurious hotel in the village of Franschhoek, right in the centre of the Cape Winelands. Less than an hour from Cape Town
Tanda Tula
Tanda Tula Safari Camp is on the Western border of Kruger National Park in South Africa, in a 20,000 acre private area called the Timbavati Reserve
Azura Benguerra
Azura Benguerra is Mozambique’s first luxury eco-boutique resort and is located on Benguerra Island within the stunning Bazaruto National Park
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