DAY BY DAY ITINERARY:

Day 1 – Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town. In Cape Town you will be met by Roar Africa. Roar Africa will take you to your hotel – The Cape grace. The Cape Grace which is located on its own Quay at the Waterfront. Luxury rooms are conveniently situated on the ground, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors of the hotel and offer warmth and elegant style. Personalized details such as an intimate reading area complete with guest’s own book and newspaper selection help to create a welcoming atmosphere. Luxury rooms can also be booked with inter leading doors - ideal for families.

As with every Cape Grace room, Luxury rooms feature French doors that reveal scenic views of the passing yachts in the marina, the majestic Table Mountain as well as the Waterfront harbor. A fabulous option is to walk through the Bo-Kaap area where the Cape Malay people (of Indonesian origin) live. At Marco’s African Place the food is as authentic as the live bands that spice things up. The Muslim people here keep strong traditions, and are friendly and approachable. Explore the inner city castle and other cultural delights unique to Cape Town.

Day 2 – Cape Town: Cape Peninsula Tour, Seal Island & Penguins
A possibility for today would be to tour to Cape Point along the Atlantic coastline to the Cape of Good Hope, first seen by a European in 1488 when Diaz sailed around it on his search for an ocean route to the East Indies. We will take a boat ride to Seal Island where approx 700 Cape Fur Seals have made their home. Watch closely for possible sightings of whales and dolphins! From Hout Bay we tour over Chapman’s Peak and towards Cape Boulders beach, home to the only colony of Penguins in Africa.

Day 3 – Cape Town: Table Mountain & Robben Island
Weather dependant we will take the cable car up Table mountain first thing in the morning to enjoy the view. We then head for Robben Island, former prison of Nelson Mandela for 27 years. We return to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. This offers, music, live performances, plenty of restaurants, buskers, jazz musicians and sailors who all converge here to play.

Day 4 Cape Town, Shark Dive Town
We depart at 6am for the Great White Shark experience. Apex predators will pick you up from your hotel. They will return you at 14:00pm to your hotel. During the high season which extends from mid April through to mid September it is almost a daily occurrence to see these huge sharks, some of which are over 15ft, leaping into the air whilst trying to capture their prey, the Cape fur seal.
http://www.apexpredators.com/

Day 5, 6, 7 - Victoria Falls, Elephant back safari, River cruise, white water rafting
Fly from Johannesburg to Livingstone, Victoria Falls. Transfer to Thorntree River Lodge that features breathtaking scenery with river views and sightings of a variety of animals on the Zambezi River. Guests are accommodated in nine luxurious suites, all with private decks overlooking the river. Your safari experience at this, ‘the home of the elephants’, will include on site river activities as well as elephant back safaris along the banks of the Zambezi River (at an additional cost). Thorntree’s close proximity to Victoria Falls, means that a visit to see ‘the smoke that thunders’ is a must for every guest staying at the lodge.

A number of activities can be undertaken – we can arrange the order once we have the itinerary in place. The 'Flight of Angels' provides a fabulous vista of the falls, the upstream river and its many islands and for the more adventurous there is microlighting with stunning views of the Fall. The Zambezi National Park is located across the river, and Lion calls can often be heard at night. Game drive in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park (Park fees extra). Walk in the George below and a Cultural visit to the museum are all options.
http://www.thorntreelodge.net/

Day 8, 9, 10 Safari: Tanda Tula
Transfer from Johannesburg to Nelspruit. Tanda Tula will pick you up and take you the lodge. You will experience three nights Safari at this private game lodge in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, bordering Kruger National Park. At Tanda Tula, emphasis is placed on the overall quality BUSH experience including the “Big Five”.

Tanda Tula is for the up market experienced traveler who prefers subtle luxury in authentic African style versus a commercialized venue. A gentle relaxed atmosphere in 10 Luxury appointed East African styled tents, features include: game drives 2 daily, bush walks, early morning tea & coffee & rusks served in your tent, breakfast served in the bush, buffet lunch, afternoon tea, dinner either in the boma, on the deck or bush braai, facilities include thatched bar / lounge overlooking swimming pool, waterhole.

Experienced guides in open Land rovers will share with you their expert knowledge and BUSH CRAFT (animal tracking skills) to try and show you the Big Five (Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino). Watch the buffalo or hear the lions roar while you enjoy the sunset out on the planes.
http://www.tandatula.co.za/

Day 11, 12, 13 Mozambique: Pestana Bazaruto
Fly from Nelspruit to Vilanculous. Transfer by boat to Bazaruto Island.
The accommodation at the Pestana Bazaruto Lodge Island Resort is in 26 rustic A-frame thatch chalets nestling among the forested sand dunes at the north point of Bazaruto Island, just below the lighthouse. Chalets have en-suite bathrooms, and are serviced daily. All chalets are equipped with ceiling fans and mosquito nets.

The Lodge restaurant caters to the enthusiastic appetite of guests with a variety of delicious fresh seafood served daily. The attractive open-air bar encourages guests to meet new friends, while a sundown trip on a Dhow provides a breath-taking way to end the day. The well-stocked bar has Portuguese and South African wines. There is also a fresh-water swimming pool, games room with pool table and darts, ski boating, picnics, island hops, scuba diving, snorkelling and Landover hire.

Accommodations in Mozambique at:
http://www.pestana.com/hotels/en/hotels/africa/BazarutoHotels/Bazaruto/Home/

Day 13
Transfer by boat from Bazaruto to Vilanculous. From Vilanculous fly to Johannesburg, connecting on to Cape Town.

Includes:
• Free Consultations with Roar Africa
• 4 x nights in Cape Town, breakfast included
• 3 x nights Thorntree River Lodge, Victoria Falls, inclusive of all meals and activities
• 3 x nights safari Tanda Tula, fully inclusive of all meals and activities
• 3 x nights Mozambique, Bazaruto island, fully inclusive of all meals
• Transfers to and from all airports, including on safari
• All Local Flights
• All entrance fees
• Dedicated guide & driver (Vehicle hire, gas, insurance)

Excludes:
• International Flights from the US
• Lunches & Dinners except on Safari
• Alcohol
• Day trip excursions & entry fees
• Telephone, Internet, Laundry, tips, miscellaneous etc.
(Estimated cost of lunch: $5 - $15 per person, Estimated cost of dinner: $10 - $30 per person)
Restaurant recommendations and evening entertainment will be recommended depending on what you desire.