South African Expedition

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A 11 day trip to South Africa provided by Roar Africa

5 Nights in Cape Town, 1 Night in Franschhoek, 3 Nights in Lion Sands, 3 Nights at Marling Lodge

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Departures: 

Please contact us about departure dates.

Activities: 
Art & Music
Beach
Cultural Activities
Gourmet & Dining
Safari & Wildlife
Spectacular Scenery
Price: 

$5400 per person sharing

Detailed Description

Day 1 – Cape Town, O On Kloof
Arrive in Cape Town from Johannesburg. You will be met and transferred to O On Kloof.
This boutique hotel is well known for its comfortable, luxurious atmosphere. The reception
areas are individually decorated and designed for comfort and tranquility.
http://www.oonkloof.co.za/

Day 2 – Cape Town: Cape Peninsula Tour
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: Robben Island Tour & Uthando tour
Today we head for Robben Island, former prison of Nelson Mandela. We will take a boat
from the Waterfront. Upon our return you will have some time to shop and explore the
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. This offers, music, live performances, plenty of restaurants,
buskers, jazz musicians and sailors who all converge here to play. Greenmarket Square and
Heritage Square are a hub of fun, with up-market eateries. Cobble-stoned and boasting
beautiful architecture from yesteryear, both are a must-see.
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 4 – Cape Town: Kirstenbosch Gardens
Weather dependant we will take the cable car up table mountain so you can experience the
magnificent view. The beautiful Kirstenbosch gardens at the foot of Table Mountain, cover
an area of 528 hectares with 36 hectares of cultivated garden. The gardens are a
celebration of South African flora - showcasing only indigenous South African plants.
Fynbos, proteas, cycads and rolling lawns are intermingled with streams and ponds and
well-laid out pathways for easy walking. A great variety of birds inhabit the gardens and
the sweeping views from the upper slopes are spectacular. Whether for a casual stroll, a
more strenuous walk or a lazy picnic, the gardens are a must-see when visiting Cape Town.

Day 5 – Cape Town
Enjoy the city sights or spend the day at the beach.

Day 6 Cape Town: Winelands – Auberge La Dauphine
Drive out to the winelands for spectacular cuisine and world class wines. Nestled between
towering mountains in the beautiful Cape winelands lies the magnificent Franschhoek Valley.
This is the food and wine heartland of the country, where splendid wines are grown and our
top chefs create international cuisine. Set in the breath-taking Franschhoek valley, the
perfect accommodation in a Franschhoek guesthouse for your stay in the winelands.
Surrounded by majestic mountains at the 4 star guesthouse in Franschhoek with 5 star
attitude. Enjoy olive tasting, chocolate and wine pairings, cheese and wine pairing and truly
magnificent scenery.
http://www.ladauphine.co.za/index.html

Day 6,7,8 Safari: Lions Sands River Lodge, Sabi Sands
Fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
Transfer for your flight to Mala Mala airstrip (share with Lion Sands). On arrival you will be
taken on to game Lodge where you will be you for the next 3 nights. You will stay at an
intimate and exclusive private safari camp situated in Private Nature Reserves and prime
ecological area abounding in wildlife.
River Lodge is the soul of Lion Sands and has been built on the banks of the Sabie River,
positioned on a site with trees dating back 800 years. Facing due east, the lodge catches
the sun as it rises over the Kruger National Park. Hosted by a family of staff that make it
feel like home away from home, the lodge is about spirit, warmth and nature. Here you are
invited to relax and experience African hospitality at its finest.
The public areas at River Lodge offers guests the following: a private lounge and bar with
fireplace, an outdoor safari lounge, 2 swimming pools (heated in winter), wooden viewing
decks, a secluded bird hide, a magnificent River Island Deck built on the river, a conference
room, Lalamuka Health Spa & gymnasium, curio shop & both an indoor and open-air
(Boma) dining area.
http://www.lionsands.com/riverlodge.asp

Day 9,10,11 Mozambique: Marlin Lodge
Fly from Nelspruit(safari) to Vilanculos, transfer to 30 mins by boat to Marlin lodge.
Built on elevated wooden stilts, the Lodge overlooks a tranquil Flamingo bay.Formed
hundreds of thousands of years ago, the Bazaruto Archipelago is a result of mass sand
deposits by the waters of the Limpopo River, and is now host to over 2000 fish species and
over a hundred coral species. From sand dunes to freshwater lakes and acacia woodlands,
Benguerua Island is a diverse ecological gem. While nature’s finest marine-life swim veiled
below the surface of opaque waters, upward the skies are alighted by beautiful birdlife.
Marlin Lodge is settled peacefully within its environment like an oasis in perfect harmony
with its unscathed surroundings
http://www.marlinlodge.co.za/aboutmarlin.html
Day 11 Johannesburg

Cost of Trip
This 11 day adventure will cost about +/- $5400 per person sharing:
Includes:
· Free Consultations with Roar Africa
· 5 x nights in Cape Town, breakfast included
· 1 x nights Franschhoek, breakfast included (Winelands)
· 3 x nights Lion Sands River Lodge, fully inclusive of all meals and alcohol and
activities
· 3 x nights Marling Lodge, Mozambique, fully inclusive of all meals
· Transfers to and from all airports, including on safari
· All Local Flights
Excludes:
· International Flights from the US
· Car
· Dedicated guide & driver
· Lunches & Dinners except on Safari & in Mozambique
· Alcohol
· Day trip excursions & entry fees
· Visa’s
· 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.
We look forward to sharing our magnificent country with you.
Payment & Cancellation Policy
A 50% deposit is required at the time of reservations. The remainder is due eight
weeks prior to DEPARTURE. Payment can be made by credit card, check or bank
transfer. Prices are subject to exchange rate fluctuation, billing is done as per the
exchange rate on the day of invoice.
Cancellation charges will be levied when guests cancel confirmed reservations. The
costs of the cancellation fees will escalate the closer the guests cancel to their
departure date. We are a long haul destination and most of our safaris are booked six
months before departure. If a booking has been made less than 8 weeks prior to
departure, the cancellation policy still applies.
Our cancellation policy is as follows:
* If a cancellation is made more than 8 weeks before departure then the guest loses
his 20% (non-refundable) deposit - which is subtracted from the deposit.
* If a cancellation is made between 4 weeks and 8 weeks, the guest loses his deposit
plus 30% of the total price. (i.e. the guests loses 70% of the total price.)
* If a guest cancels less than four weeks prior to departure, the guest loses 100% of
the price.
*Cancellation of any internal flights booked within South Africa is subject to 100%
cancellation fee.