Day-By-Day Itinerary

 

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Day 1 Fly USA to Johannesburg

Depart the United States and travel direct on South African Airways via Dakar, Senegal.

Day 2 Arrive Johannesburg

You will be met upon following immigration procedures and baggage collection and assisted to your hotel. Check in and spend the afternoon and evening at leisure.

Day 3 Fly Johannesburg to Kruger National Park

This morning, check out after breakfast at make your way to the domestic departures hall to connect with your scheduled flight to Kruger.  Upon arrival into Kruger Airport, you will be met and transferred by road to Jock’s Safari Lodge. Check in and spend the remainder of your stay enjoying the activities offered at the lodge.

Days 4-6 Kruger National Park

Today, spend your time enjoying the game drives and activities offered at the lodge on the private concession. All meals are included during your stay.

Kruger National Park’s two million-hectare reserve offers an amazing wildlife experience and is home to the Big Five – elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino. Private game reserves include the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, located on the South West corner of the Park with rivers that supply much-needed water to the region creating an incredibly bio-diverse wildlife population. The Timbavati Nature Reserve shares a common unfenced border with the Kruger National Park allowing animals free range and ensuring visitors the opportunity to view a diverse variety of wildlife.

Day 7 Fly Kruger National Park to Cape Town

This morning, enjoy breakfast at the lodge following your morning game drive.  Check out and transfer by road to Kruger Airport to connect with your scheduled flight to Cape Town.  Upon arrival into Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to Bishop’s Court – check in and spend the remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure.

Days 8-9 At leisure, Cape Town

Cape Town is indescribably beautiful and is steeped in fascinating history. Ride a cable-car to the top of Table Mountain, take a ferry to Robben Island, or meander through the South African Winelands.

Day 10 Cape Town to the Cape Winelands

This morning, enjoy breakfast before you check out and transfer to the Cape Winelands. Upon arrival into the heart of the Winelands, check into your accommodation and spend the afternoon and evening at leisure.

Days 11-12 At leisure, Cape Winelands

Spend these two days exploring the winelands at leisure – transport is available on request from the hotel, or if you’re energetic, there are numerous hiking trails in and around Franschhoek.

Known as the gourmet capital of South Africa, Franschhoek offers internationally acclaimed, eclectic cuisine, horseback riding, and visits to over twenty wine farms. Amble among an array of art shops, galleries and specialist stores that grace the village center. Of course, to satisfy the more adventurous spirits, the valley provides the idyllic setting for walking trails, hiking, cycling, horse-riding, fly fishing and golf. What’s more, paragliding offers the brave and free spirited a stunning bird's eye view of the area.

Day 13 Fly Cape Town to USA (Via Johannesburg)

This morning, check out and transfer to Cape Town airport to connect with your scheduled flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival into Johannesburg, make your way to the International Departures Hall and check in for your scheduled flight returning to the United States (via Dakar, Senegal).

Day 14 Arrive USA