Page | 1
Mr Fabio Saalves & Ms Jamie Bekkers
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve - Cape Town - Kigali - Volcanoes National Park - Kigali - OlareMotorogi Conservancy - Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro Region - Zanzibar
25 Days / 24 Nights
2 Persons
Reference: 8619 - Emma / Sommer
Date of Issue: 27 April 2017
01 May 2017 - 25 May 2017
Overview
Accommodation / Destination / Arr. / Dep. / Nights / Basis / Room TypeOvernight Travel / 1 May / 2 May / 1
Victoria Falls Hotel / Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe / 2 May / 5 May / 3 / B&B / 1x Central Deluxe Room
Londolozi Tree Camp / Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve / 5 May / 8 May / 3 / FI / 1x Tree Camp Suites
Table Bay Hotel / Cape Town / 8 May / 12 May / 4 / B&B / 1x Luxury King Room
Kigali Serena Hotel / Kigali / 12 May / 13 May / 1 / B&B / 1x Standard Room
Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge / Volcanoes National Park / 13 May / 14 May / 1 / FB / 1x Cottage
Kigali Serena Hotel / Kigali / 14 May / 15 May / 1 / B&B / 1x Standard Room
Mara Plains Camp / OlareMotorogi Conservancy / 15 May / 17 May / 2 / FI / 1x Large Canvas Tents on Raised Decks
Serengeti Pioneer Camp / Central Serengeti / 17 May / 19 May / 2 / FI / 1x Ensuite Safari Tents
The Manor at Ngorongoro / Ngorongoro Region / 19 May / 21 May / 2 / FI / 1x Manor Cottage Suite Rooms
Baraza Resort & Spa / Zanzibar / 21 May / 24 May / 3 / FB / 1x Double Room
Overnight Travel / 24 May / 25 May / 1
Key
B&B: Bed and breakfast. FB: Dinner, bed, breakfast and lunch. FI: Fully inclusive
Transport
Flight Information
Date / Flight / Departure Airport / Time / Arrival Airport / Time01 May / SA7257 / Sydney Domestic Airport / 18:15 / Perth International Airport [PER] / 21:25
01 May / SA281 / Perth International Airport [PER] / 23:40 / OR Tambo International Airport [JNB] / 4:50
(May 02)
02 May / SA40 / OR Tambo International Airport [JNB] / 10:50 / Victoria Falls International Airport [VFA] / 12:30
05 May / SA8871 / Harry MwangaNkumbula International Airport [LVI] / 13:45 / Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport [MQP] / 15:25
08 May / SA8664 / Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport [MQP] / 13:15 / Cape Town International Airport [CPT] / 15:55
12 May / SA332 / Cape Town International Airport [CPT] / 12:20 / OR Tambo International Airport [JNB] / 14:15
12 May / SA7166 / OR Tambo International Airport [JNB] / 16:45 / Kigali International Airport [KGL] / 20:45
15 May / WB452 / Kigali International Airport [KGL] / 8:30 / Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] / 10:55
15 May / East African Air Charters / Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] / 14:00 / Mara Plains Camp / 14:45
17 May / Air Kenya Express / Mara Plains Camp / 9:10 / Migori Airstrip / 9:30
17 May / Air Kenya Express / Tarime Airfield / 11:00 / Serengeti Pioneer Camp / 13:00
19 May / Coastal Aviation / Serengeti Pioneer Camp / 10:45 / The Manor at Ngorongoro / 11:25
21 May / Coastal Aviation / The Manor at Ngorongoro / 11:25 / Arusha Airport [ARK] / 11:45
21 May / Coastal Aviation / Arusha Airport [ARK] / 12:45 / Zanzibar International Airport [ZNZ] / 14:20
24 May / KQ434 / Zanzibar International Airport [ZNZ] / 10:45 / Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] / 12:00
24 May / SA185 / Jomo Kenyatta International Airport [NBO] / 15:55 / OR Tambo International Airport [JNB] / 19:00
24 May / SA280 / OR Tambo International Airport [JNB] / 21:15 / Perth International Airport [PER] / 12:20+1
25 May / SA7258 / Perth International Airport [PER] / 16:10 / Sydney Domestic Airport / 22:20
Transfers
Date / Pick Up / Drop Off / Time / Company02 May / Victoria Falls International Airport [VFA] / Victoria Falls Hotel / 12:30 / Wild Horizons
05 May / Victoria Falls Hotel / Harry MwangaNkumbula International Airport [LVI] / 10:10 / Wild Horizons
05 May / Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport [MQP] / Londolozi Tree Camp / 15:25 / African Safari Adventures
08 May / Londolozi Tree Camp / Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport [MQP] / 9:45 / African Safari Adventures
08 May / Cape Town International Airport [CPT] / Table Bay Hotel / 15:55 / Ilios Travel
12 May / Table Bay Hotel / Cape Town International Airport [CPT] / 10:00 / Ilios Travel
12 May / Kigali International Airport [KGL] / Kigali Serena Hotel / Confirmed locally / JK Safaris
13 May / Kigali Serena Hotel / Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge / Confirmed locally / JK Safaris
14 May / Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge / Kigali Serena Hotel / Confirmed locally / JK Safaris
15 May / Kigali Serena Hotel / Kigali International Airport [KGL] / Confirmed locally / JK Safaris
17 May / Migori Airstrip / Tarime Airfield / 9:30 / Air Kenya Express
21 May / Zanzibar International Airport [ZNZ] / Baraza Resort & Spa / 14:20 / Gallery Tours
24 May / Baraza Resort & Spa / Zanzibar International Airport [ZNZ] / 7:00 / Galley Tours
Day 1: Overnight Travel (Mon,1May)
Day Itinerary
This morning you will make your own way to Sydney Domestic Airport for your flight to Perth where you will connect with your overnight flight to Johannesburg.
Day 2: Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (Tue,2May)
Day Itinerary
On your arrival into Johannesburg you will connect with your flight to Victoria Falls.
1230 - On arrival into Victoria Falls you will be met by your Wild Horizons Driver and transferred to the Victoria Falls Hotel.
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Resting on the southern banks of the Zambezi River at the western end of the eponymous falls, this popular tourist town is compact enough to walk around and makes an ideal base for travellers exploring the seventh wonder of the world, the unfathomably vast Victoria Falls. About two thirds of the falls can be viewed from the Zimbabwean side and, while the falls are undoubtedly the star attraction, the area provides both adventure seekers and sightseers with plenty of opportunities to warrant a longer stay. Popular activities include scenic flights over the falls in helicopters or micro lights, bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge, white-water rafting (seasonal), and day trips to Chobe National Park. The town itself offers some excellent accommodation and restaurant options as well as an eclectic variety of African curios and authentic art sold by friendly Zimbabwean locals who are wonderfully welcoming and eager to help you enjoy your stay.
Overnight: Victoria Falls Hotel
The Victoria Falls Hotel, popularly known as “the grand old lady of the Falls”, is situated in the Victoria Falls National Park, a world heritage site, and is a member of the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World group. It is one of only three IS0-accredited hotels in Zimbabwe. The Edwardian-style five-star hotel, built in 1904, combines the charm of the old with the convenience of the new. Set in lush tropical gardens with lily ponds, palm trees and semi-tropical shrubs, it provides the tranquillity and seclusion that many guests seek. The famous Victoria Falls are just a ten-minute walk away using the hotel’s private pathway, and “the smoke that thunders” or “Mosi-O-Tunya” in the local dialect, is clearly audible and visible from this luxurious landmark. World-class service, and food and beverage choice and preparation second to none, make the hotel a magnet for international visitors and locals alike. The opulent Livingstone Room for fine dining and dancing, the Jungle Junction with its famous breakfast and dinner buffets and ethnic entertainment in the evenings, offer variety and wide choice. Stanley’s Terrace, with its clear view of the Victoria Falls Bridge, connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia, is renowned for its cocktails and afternoon teas. The Terrace has been a rendezvous for adventurers in Africa for over a century. The ambience of the hotel is steeped in that history with all suites decorated in the gracious Edwardian style of Zimbabwe’s colonial era. Small executive meetings and private dining facilities are easily arranged for those who wish to combine a little business with a lot of pleasure, and all in a secluded and discreet environment. It is the Victoria Falls Hotel that remains the major attraction for visitors. Waking up to the sound of “the smoke that thunders”, seeing the sun rise beneath the mist of one of the seven natural wonders of the world and the lunar rainbow at night, all the while soaking up the history and ambience of a bygone era, is more than unforgettable – it is unique.
Included
Bed & Breakfast
Day 3: Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (Wed,3May)
Day Itinerary
Today you will be at your own leisure to explore Victoria Falls
Included
Bed & Breakfast
Day 4: Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (Thu,4May)
Day Itinerary
Today you will be at your own leisure to explore Victoria Falls
Included
Bed & Breakfast
Day 5: Londolozi Tree Camp, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve (Fri,5May)
Day Itinerary
1010 - This morning you will be met by your Wild Horizons Driver and transferred to Livingstone Airport for your flight to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport.
1525 - On your arrival into Kruger you will be met by your African Safari Adventures Driver and transferred to Londolozi Tree Camp.
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
The Sabi Sands is South Africa's premier private game viewing destination. It was here that the southern African safari began and today this famous reserve offers exceptional game viewing and equally exceptional accommodations. Two perennial rivers, the Sabi and the Sand flow through this Game Park, sustaining the diverse fauna and flora of the area.
The success of leopard viewing within the Sabi Sands is legendary. Elephants, lion, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, zebra and a vast variety of antelope and other species can be closely observed in their natural environment.
Overnight: Londolozi Tree Camp
Londolozi Tree Camp, a luxury five star safari lodge in the Sabi Sand Private Reserve, shares unfenced borders with the world famous Kruger National Park. Raised on stilts, the camp is suspended in the trees on a prime site overlooking the Sand River. The camp’s six private suites are reached by elevated walkways and boast king size beds with mosquito nets, air-conditioning, private lounge areas, and private decks with plunge pools and spacious bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers. Built high off the ground, the main lodge areas feature plush lounges, a bar and restaurant, as well as a large deck and swimming pool.
Included
Fully Inclusive
Drinks (Local Brands) Included
Day 6: Londolozi Tree Camp, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve (Sat,6May)
Day Itinerary
Today you will participate in scheduled safari activities
Included
Fully Inclusive
Drinks (Local Brands) Included
Day 7: Londolozi Tree Camp, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve (Sun,7May)
Day Itinerary
Today you will participate in scheduled safari activities
Included
Fully Inclusive
Drinks (Local Brands) Included
Day 8-12: Table Bay Hotel, Cape Town (Mon,8MaytoFri,12May)
Notes
0945 - This morning you will be met by your African Safari Adventures Driver and transferred to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport for your flight to Cape Town.
1555 - On your arrival into Cape Town you will be met by your Ilios Travel Driver and transferred to the Table Bay Hotel.
For the next four days you will be by your own arrangements to explore the city of Cape Town.
Cape Town
Resting at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic Ocean, sandwiched between the slopes of the iconic Table Mountain and the glistening sapphire waters of Table Bay, the exceptionally scenic city of Cape Town is in a class of its own. Some cities boast rich culture, vibrant nightlife, a cosmopolitan atmosphere and extraordinary architecture, while others boast breath-taking landscapes and extraordinary natural wonders. Cape Town, is lucky enough to be blessed with all of these attractions and so much more. With its bustling harbour, world-class beaches, top-notch vineyards, and its mountainous surroundings brimming with diverse flora and fauna, Cape Town consistently captivates the hearts of all who visit.
Overnight: Table Bay Hotel
Set on Cape Town’s historic V&A waterfront this elegant hotel offers 329 fully air-conditioned rooms, all of which feature views of either the ocean or Table Mountain. The rooms have luxurious walk-in cupboards, marble finishes and writing desks and each is equipped with a butler station and an honour bar. Bathrooms have separate showers and baths. Vanities include a personal hairdryer and a full range of internationally acclaimed cosmetics and toiletries. Hotel facilities include an outdoor pool, an exercise room and a day spa. Cosmopolitan, gracious and relaxed, The Table Bay Hotel is the sum of all that is good about Cape Town.
Included
Bed & Breakfast
Day 12: Kigali Serena Hotel, Kigali (Fri,12May)
Day Itinerary
1000 - Following breakfast and check out you will be met by your Ilios Travel Driver and transferred to Cape Town Airport for your flight to Kigali.
2045 - On your arrival into Kigali you will be met by your JK Safaris Driver and transferred to the Kigali Serena.
Kigali
Rwanda’s capital and biggest city is built across an undulating series of lush hills surrounded by higher mountains, the largest of which is Mount Kigali, rising 1,850 metres above sea level. Kigali is the country’s financial, commercial and cultural hub, served by an international airport and featuring a wide range of accommodation options, restaurants and points of interest, including the Kigali Genocide Centre, an atmospheric market and numerous craft shops.
Overnight: Kigali Serena Hotel
Ideally located on one of Kigali's most charming boulevards, the five-star Kigali Serena Hotel is built around a polished granite atrium, which showcases the very best of Rwandese cultural art. Relaxed yet elegant, the hotel centres on the Executive Lounge and Bar, which opens onto a wide sundeck overlooking the newly refurbished swimming pool. Also overlooking the pool, the popular Milima Restaurant offers a wide range of all-day buffet choices, while the relaxed Sokoni Café offers inside and outside poolside seating. The capital's natural business hub, the hotel also boasts its own extensive conference centre, 500-seater auditorium and lavish ballroom.
The hotel features 148 rooms. Guests can choose from a selection of 60 Standard Rooms, 37 Superior Rooms, 19 Deluxe Rooms, 18 Junior Suites, 7 Prime Rooms, 6 Executive Suites and a luxury Presidential Suite. In-room facilities include 24 hour room service, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, tea/coffee making facilities, mini fridge, hair dryer, private safe and a flat screen satellite TV.
Included
Bed & Breakfast
Day 13: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Volcanoes National Park (Sat,13May)
Day Itinerary
This morning following breakfast you will be met by your JK Safaris Driver for your morning City & Genocide Museum Tour. Following your tour you will be transferred to Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge.
Volcanoes National Park
Set high on the jungle-covered slopes of the volcanic Virunga Mountains, Parc National des Volcans is best known as a sanctuary for the region’s rare mountain gorillas. Highly regulated treks through the reserve allow visitors to spend an hour at a time with these incredible primates in their natural habitat.
Overnight: Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
The lodge is only minutes away from the headquarters of the Parc National des Volcans from where clients trek on foot to see the magnificent Mountain Gorilla – perhaps one of the most dramatic, thrilling and poignant wildlife experiences possible. Accommodation at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge comprises five double cottages, two suites and one family suite. All are stone buildings with Rwandese terracotta tile roofs, and feature large sitting areas, fireplaces, stylish en-suite bathrooms finished with Venetian plaster a dressing room and a sheltered veranda. Heat exchangers in the fireplaces provide a plentiful supply of hot water.
Included
Full Board
Day 14: Kigali Serena Hotel, Kigali (Sun,14May)
Day Itinerary
Very early this morning you will be met and transferred to Park Head Quarters for your Gorilla Trek.
Departure transfer time confirmed locally.
Your Gorilla Trek Permit is valid for ONE DAY / ONE HOUR. It is important to bring good hiking boots, long trousers for protection against stinging nettles, some snacks & sweets as well as sufficient amount of water as the rain forest gets hot and humid during the day. Please note that trekking can take from 30 minutes to 5-6 hours.
Following you your trek you will be transferred to Kigali for your overnight stay at the Kigali Serena Hotel.
Activities
Rwanda Gorilla Trekking
As you may be aware, there are only 650 mountain gorillas remaining in their natural habitat. These habitats are in Rwanda, Uganda and Congo.
Presently, Rwanda not only enjoys the best security in the region but also has the easiest accessroutes for visiting the mountain gorillas. We organize thrilling treks to visit these gentle giants intheir misty mountain home, also known as the Virunga Mountains (a chain of volcanoes withaltitudinal ranges of 3500m-4507m). Mountain Gorillas are found in the high altitude forestssurrounding these volcanoes.
In order to minimize behavioral disturbances to the gorillas, only 8 people are allowed to visiteach of the families and for a period not exceeding 1hour. This means that only 56 people areallowed in the park daily. The limits serve to protect gorillas from the risk of exposure tohuman- borne diseases.