Private Expedition: South Africa

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Overview
Highlights
- Spot diverse aquatic wildlife, from friendly whales to penguins, in the rich waters off Africa’s southernmost shores.
- Track lions and other nocturnal animals preparing for their nighttime hunt on an evening safari through Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve.
- Step just beyond the threshold of your room at Grootbos Garden Lodge—a National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World—into the unusual flowering fynbos of the Cape Floristic Region.
- Ascend Table Mountain, venture out to Robben Island, and explore the eclectic neighborhoods and gardens of Cape Town.
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Trip includes
- Accommodations
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Educational materials
- Pre-departure information
- Entrance fees, excursions, and sightseeing noted as included in the itinerary
- Ground transportation during the expedition
- Transfers
- Services of guides and any other staff
- Taxes, baggage handling, and service charges
Itinerary

Accommodation: Cape Grace Hotel
Arrive in Cape Town and transfer to your hotel, located on the Victoria Alfred Waterfront. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, strolling the lively docks or dining on a harbor-front patio.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Cape Grace Hotel
The day starts with a guided trip along one of the most scenic roads in the world. Chapman’s Peak Drive is carved into coastal mountains, offering sweeping views of shimmering Atlantic waters. Our f...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Cape Grace Hotel
Ferry across Table Bay to Robben Island, the prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Return to the mainland and ride the cable car to the summit of Table Mount...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Grootbos Garden Lodge
Today’s trip along the South African coastline takes you to the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. Nestled in the nooks of an ancient milkwood forest with expansive views of the ocean, Gr...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Grootbos Garden Lodge
Enjoy a full day to discover the diverse natural wonders of this pristine corner of Africa. Ride horseback along one of the many scenic trails winding through Grootbos Reserve and take ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Grootbos Garden Lodge
Embark on a morning bird-watching expedition with a naturalist, spotting weavers at their dangling nests and other exotic and brightly colored species that call the reserve home. Or set...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Fly from Cape Town to Skukuza, the airstrip for world-renowned Kruger National Park. Transfer to the stunning Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge, a National Geographic Unique Lodge set within Sabi S...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Rise with the sun to join experienced rangers on two full days of game drives in search of wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, and jackals engaged in their morning routines. If you choose, y...
Meals: Breakfast
Venture out on one last safari before flying to Johannesburg and connecting to your international flight home.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Air transportation and related fees (except as indicated in the itinerary)
- Activities noted as optional in the itinerary
- Gratuities (tipping guidelines vary by destination and will be provided in pre-trip materials)
- Passport and visa expenses
- Medical expenses and immunizations
- Baggage/accident/cancellation insurance
- Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone calls, and alcoholic beverages
- The “B, L, D” notations apply to the period during the National Geographic Private Expedition portion of the itinerary only and do not include any meals on flights to/from the Private Expedition.
Accommodation
9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 6 Dinners
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