Journey to South Africa with Kapama Game Reserve (8 Days starting from $3,099)

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Journey to South Africa with Kapama Game Reserve
8 Days starting from $3,099

Countries Visited:
South Africa

Length:	8 Days
Type:	Fixed Departure Dates
Category:	Uncategorized
Operator:	General Tours
Tour Code:	GT-316

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About This Tour

This General Tours World Traveler Small Group Escorted Tour… explores the rich diversity of South Africa, from the Winelands and sophisticated Cape Town to our wildlife-rich private game reserve. By day, our signature Small Group touring affords a more relaxed pace and fuller engagement with our fantastic guides and the fascinating places you’ll visit. By night, relax in our deluxe hotels and Lodge - carefully selected for warm service, ambience, and the best locations!

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The General Tours World Traveler Advantage

Our carefully-selected private game reserve promises superior wildlife viewing - not constrained by government park regulations… Go off-road road and off-hours to see more of South Africa’s amazing wildlife! Our open 4x4 safari vehicles with no more than 12 passengers offer more intimate and up-close game viewing We include more of South Africa’s diverse highlights, like a 2-night stay on a historic vineyard estate in the Winelands and a full-day excursion along the Cape Point Peninsula 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites#WHS#

HOTEL INFORMATION:

The Portswood Hotel
Hotel Class: Deluxe
Located on the V&A Waterfront, the Portswood Hotel is located near the Commodore Hotel. All 103 rooms have TV, air-conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, modem points, and mini bars. The Portswood Hotel also offers guests the use of swimming pool, wireless internet, cocktail bar, restaurant, gymnasium and a wellness center.

Sheraton Pretoria
Hotel Class: Deluxe
Located in the capitol of South Africa, the Sheraton Pretoria Hotel overlooks the Union Buildings and the seat of the government. All 175 guest rooms have air-conditioning, cable TV, minibar, radio, free newspaper, and telephone. During the day, guests can amuse themselves with exploring the many attractions of Pretoria. Additionally, the hotel has a fitness center, tour service, outdoor heated pool, bar, grill, and restaurant.

Kapama River Lodge
Hotel Class: Lodge
Kapama River Lodge features 40 spacious air-conditioned suites, with modern yet distinctly African furnishings and log-beam ceilings under a golden thatch.

Day 1 - Johannesburg, South Africa - Pretoria
Check-in to the deluxe Sheraton Pretoria, located in the heart of the capital. Settle-in to your spacious rooms and then join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner. Meals D

Day 2 - Pretoria / Kapama Private Game Reserve – River Lodge
Unforgettable experiences await today as you journey to the Kapama Private Game Reserve, one of the country’s largest privately-owned reserves and renowned for its high density of big game animals. Settle-in to your inviting guestroom at the Kapama River Lodge and then join your safari guide for a thrilling late afternoon game drive. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the Lodge. Meals B,D

Day 3 - The Thrill of Safari
Your early morning game drive is an excellent time to sight wildlife, including the Big Five. Return to the Lodge for breakfast and enjoy the morning at leisure. Your spacious, log-beamed guestroom has a private terrace overlooking the bush, a great place to enjoy this quintessential African landscape. Later after lunch, take a dip in the rim-flow pool overlooking a near-by watering hole or relax in the cozy lounge. In the late afternoon, join your expert tracker for another thrilling safari drive. Meals B,L,D

Day 4 - The Thrill of Safari
A second unforgettable day unfolds here at the Kapama Private Game Reserve where we’ve arranged morning and afternoon safari drives. Because you’re on privately-owned land and not a government-run park, your game drives promise greater flexibility, even going off-road if that’s where the animals are! The reserve is rich with big game, and you’re likely to have amazing encounters with giraffes, hippos, zebras, antelopes, and – with a bit of luck – all of the Big Five! You’ll also have down time to enjoy the fabulous amenities of your Lodge. Meals B,L,D

Day 5 - Winelands / Cape Town / Kapama Private Game Reserve
After breakfast, travel back to Cape Town for a short flight north into the heart of South Africa’s best wildlife area. You’ll be met at the regional airport and escorted to the Kapama Private Game Reserve, one of the country’s largest privately-owned reserves and renowned for its high density of big game animals. Settle-in to your inviting guestroom at the Kapama River Lodge and then join your safari guide for a thrilling late afternoon game drive. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the Lodge. Meals B,L,D

Day 6 - Explore the Winelands
Although there are more than 16 recognized wine routes in the Western Cape, the scenic valley towns of the Winelands are among the loveliest, producing some of the country’s very best wines. Stellenbosch, founded in the 17th century, is graced with lovely oak-shaded streets and marvelous examples of Cape Dutch, Georgian, Victorian, and Regency architecture. More than a dozen vineyards along the Stellenbosch Wine Route are especially well-known for their superb red and white wines, including Pinotage – South Africa’s own grape varietal, a cross between Pinot Noir and Hermitage grapes. Your full-day sightseeing tour includes the charming towns of the Winelands and wine-tastings at some of the best vineyard estates. Meals B,L

Day 7 - Winelands / Cape Point Excursion / Cape Town
The Cape of Good Hope#WHS# – now called the Cape Point Peninsula – is one of South Africa’s loveliest spots. Your full day excursion includes quaint fishing villages along the Atlantic seaboard and coastal reserves that are home to diverse wildlife, including Fur seals and penguins. Continue on to Cape Town and check-in to the Portswood Hotel, ideally located near the historic city docks - an area now abuzz with restaurants, theaters, and shops. Tonight you dine at the Africa Café, set in a beautifully restored, 18th-century Cape Georgian home. Meals B,D

Day 8 - Explore Cape Town
Your program with us finishes this morning. Or, discover more of Africa and the world with our flexible and affordable FreeStyle Add-ons. Escorted transfers to the regional airport are also available for purchase along with our attractively-priced international and intra-Africa airfares. Meals B

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The General Tours World Traveler Advantage

Our carefully-selected private game reserve promises superior wildlife viewing - not constrained by government park regulations… Go off-road road and off-hours to see more of South Africa’s amazing wildlife! Our open 4x4 safari vehicles with no more than 12 passengers offer more intimate and up-close game viewing We include more of South Africa’s diverse highlights, like a 2-night stay on a historic vineyard estate in the Winelands and a full-day excursion along the Cape Point Peninsula 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites#WHS#

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