South African Adventure Tour (12 Days)

Cruising on the Chobe River is a true South African Adventure

The South African Adventure Tour is a private tour which can start on any date specified by clients. The tour starts and ends in Johannesburg. The tour visits the Lowveld, Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Cape Town as well as the Chobe National Park in Botswana and the Victoria Falls.

In each area we have included unique properties. The activities in the tour are geared towards the adventurous. It is a great way of enjoying a well organized adventure in South and Southern Africa.

Prices vary depending on the time of year and the size of your traveling party. Please send us a request with your particular requirements. We will return a detailed no obligation quotation to you within 24hrs of receiving the request. We can quote you in any currency of your choice. Bookings confirmed with a deposit more than six months in advance is subject to a discount of 5%.
Tour Price:	From 49 995 (South African Rand) per person sharing
Tour Starting Date:	Any date specified by clients, this is a private tour
Tour Starting Point:	Anywhere in Johannesburg or Pretoria
Tour Ending Point:	Anywhere in Johannesburg or Pretoria
What is Included:	Below the detailed itinerary
What is Excluded:	Below the detailed itinerary

Detailed Tour Itinerary Day 1: Hoedspruit Guests are met at any location of their choice in either Johannesburg or Pretoria and are transferred to the Airport for a flight to Hoedspruit. Hoedspruit is a small tourism and agriculturally orientated town in the central Lowveld just outside the famous Kruger National Park. Guests are met at Hoedspruit Airport from where we travel to the Moholoholo Forest Lodge set in a luscious rain forest, below Mariepskop, also known as "The Very Great One". Approximately 60km from Kruger National Park Orpen gate. The late afternoon will be spent at leisure.
Overnight: Moholoholo Forest Lodge
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Hoedspruit During the morning we visit the Moholoholo Animal Rehab Center. Injured or ill animals are brought to the center and once healthy, they are re-introduced into their natural environment. The animals that are not that fortunate and do not recover fully are cared for by the center and are used to educate the visitors to Moholoholo. The afternoon will be enjoyed exploring the area surrounding the center on foot, with the opportunity of viewing many of the different plains game species as well as some members of the Big Five. During the late afternoon we embark on a game drive which extends into the early evening. This experience gives guests the opportunity of viewing the nocturnal animals of Africa in their natural surroundings.
Overnight: Moholoholo Forest Lodge
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 3: Greater Kruger National Park A last breakfast at Moholoholo is followed by a short drive to the Timbavati Private Game Reserve. The reserve consists of prime wildlife habitat, its western boundary forms part of the western boundary of the two million hectare Greater Kruger National Park, which is one of the world's premier conservation areas. The late afternoon is devoted to a first game drive in the Timbavati in search of Africa's Legendary Big Five in an area where many other mammal and bird species grace the African Savannah and give meaning to the words " Spirit of Africa". The game drives are conducted by skilled rangers and trackers on open 4X4 vehicles.
Overnight: Umlani Bush Camp
Meals: Full Board

Day 4: Greater Kruger National Park Its off to an early start as coffee and rusks are enjoyed in the dining area before embarking on a morning safari adventure in the Timbavati Reserve. During the period shortly following sunrise the bush comes alive with the sound of bird song, indicating the start of another day in the African Wilderness. The various mammals shake off the tension of the night when they are at their most vulnerable to the predators of the area. The morning game drive is followed by some time for relaxation before guests have the opportunity to experience a bush walk guided by an armed ranger. The late afternoon is once again devoted to an open 4X4 safari.
Overnight: Umlani Bush Camp
Meals: Full Board

Day 5: Cape Town After a last morning game drive and breakfast guests will be met and transferred to Nelspruit for a flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival in Cape Town guests will meet up with their guide and check in at their hotel after which they will visit the oldest gardens in South Africa, namely the Company Gardens. It was established in early 1652 by Jan van Riebeeck as a vegetable garden originally closer to the coast. In a bid to plant in more fertile soil and on ground sheltered from the wind, he moved his garden with its northern boundary on Wale Street, and this is where it stands today. The large public park and botanical garden is home to a rose garden, Japanese garden, fish pond and aviary.
Overnight: Villa Marta
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 6: Cape Town After breakfast we will put on our hiking boots and start ascending Table Mountain. Table Mountain forms part of the Table Mountain National Park and the mountain forms a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town and is featured in the flag of Cape Town and other local government insignia. Because of steep cliffs around the summit, direct ascending from the city side is limited. Platteklip Gorge, a prominent gorge up the center of the main table is a popular and straightforward direct ascent to the summit. The course is about one to three hours depending on ones fitness. Guests will descent the mountain via the Cable Car. The afternoon is spent exploring the famous V&A Waterfront.
Overnight: Villa Marta
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 7: Cape Town An early breakfast is followed by a transfer (pick up at 05:45) to Gans Bay where Shark cage diving Adventure is enjoyed. A Boat trip (+- 20 min) will lead to the anchoring site close to Dyer Island. The specific Anchor site is chosen, depending on the weather, sea conditions, season and previous shark sightings. Upon reaching the desired location we start chumming which is followed by White shark observation and cage diving. The time for the first shark to appear however cannot be forecasted, and varies from a few minutes to several hours. When a shark is spotted, the crew monitors its behavior. If the shark relaxes, then the cage and divers can be lowered into the water. Snacks and drinks can be enjoyed on the boat throughout the whole trip. The cage diving experience is followed by a return journey to Cape Town.
Overnight: Villa Marta
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 8: Chobe After a very early breakfast and a two hour flight to Johannesburg guests will connect with a flight departing for Livingstone. Upon arrival guests are met and transferred to Kasane the meeting point of four countries - Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Kasane is a bustling little town offering trouble-free access to the Chobe National Park crossing the border between Zambia and Botswana. Guest will be checked into their accommodation. The afternoon is spent exploring the Chobe National Park on an open vehicle game drive, or a river cruise.
Overnight: Chobe Marine Lodge
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Day 9: Chobe The Chobe National Park is the second largest national park in Botswana and covers 10,566 square kilometers. It has one of the greatest concentrations of game found on the African continent. This Park, which is especially famous for the large number of elephant which grace it, is the focus of the game drives. The sounds of the wild and the cry of the African fish eagle are sure to provide the perfect backdrop to this experience.The day is devoted to two game experiences, one during the early morning and one during the late afternoon. The game experiences are led by a qualified ranger and can take the form of an open 4X4 game drive or a water based game experience on the Chobe River.
Overnight: Chobe Marine Lodge
Meals: Full Board

Day 10: Livingstone After a last morning game experience and breakfast guests will return to Livingstone to check in at their hotel. As the sun sets over the Zambezi River guests will board the African Princess for a sunset cruise. Highlights of the late afternoon cruise may include sightings of herds of elephants and antelope coming down to drink water.
Overnight: Stanley Safari Lodge
Meals: Full Board

Day 11: Livingstone The mighty Zambezi River is on the schedule today. The Zambezi River below the Victoria Falls is one of the wildest one-day whitewater runs in the world. We spend the day enjoying the white water rafting adventure. The river is also recognized by rafting and kayaking enthusiasts as one of the top ten paddling rivers. The British Canoe Union classified the Batoka Rapids as a grade 5. It has extremely difficult, long and violent rapids, steep gradients, big drops and pressure areas. This is a high volume, pool-drop river with little exposed rock neither in the rapids nor in the pools below the rapids. Upon completion of the white water rafting we visit several vantage points from where the mighty Victoria Falls can be viewed.
Overnight: Stanley Safari Lodge
Meals: Full Board

Day 12: Departure
The morning is spent at leisure after which guests are transferred to the airport for their flight to Johannesburg. Guests are met upon arrival at O.R. Tambo International and are assisted with check in to an international flight back to their country of origin. Alternatively guests are transferred to any location of their choice in either Johannesburg or Pretoria.

Overnight: None

Meals: Breakfast

African Sky has been conducting quality South Africa Tours and African Tours for more than 10 years. We offer both luxury tours as well as family tours in South Africa and Southern Africa. If none of our standard South African Tour itineraries meet with your approval, we will gladly tailor make a tour to suit your requirements.

South African Adventure Tour Includes:
- Accommodation as specified in the Itinerary
- Flight from Nelspruit to Cape Town
- Flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg
- Round trip flight from Johannesburg to Livingstone in Zambia
- Services of a registered guide/Resident Rangers
- Meals as specified in the Itinerary
- Tourism Levy
- All Applicable Taxes
- All Land Transportation in air conditioned vehicles
- All Activities and Entrance fees to places mentioned in the itinerary
- All Park Fees if Applicable

South African Adventure Tour Excludes:
- International Airfare (Getting to South Africa and getting back home)
- Personal and Medical Insurance
- Activities not specifically stated in the itinerary
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Meals not specifically stated in the itinerary

South African Adventure Tour - 12 Days (Code T31)