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14 DAYS—DEPARTS ANY DAYTravel+LeisureDay 2 ARRIVE Cape Town This tour operator, which was once voted and is proud to be No. 1, seamlessly whisks trav-ellers from the airport to the Cape Grace or Table Bay Hotel, both Worl waterfront area. d’s Best, located in the heart of the stylishDay 3 Cape Town A full day tour of the stunning Cape Peninsula includes the fabled Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point of Flying Dutchman fame, Simo of Boulders Beach. At the Mount Nelson Hotel, another Worl Tea actually —in a splendid moment of colonial luxury. Fond camaraderie awaits tonight as Micato travellers are welcomed to the home of our Cape Town hosts for drinks and dinner. A prominent "Capetonia African issues. n’s Town and the surprising pen-guinsd’s Best, we’ll enjoy afternoon tea —Queen’sn" speaks on SouthDay 4 Cape Town –WinelandsThe civilised pleasures of wine tasting and estate touring await us in the winelands, where idyllic vineyards and grand manor houses nestle between dramatic misty mountains. At Vergelegen Wine Estate, w with vintages regularly voted best in South Africa and enjoy an epicurean luncheon. Vergelegen has hosted such dignitaries as Queen Elizabeth II, Nelson Mandela and U.S. presidents. We also stroll through quaint colonial towns like Stellenbosch. e’ll raise a toastDay 5 – Day 6 MalaMala Private Game Reserve Today we fly to MalaMala, one of those magical African names. Probably the first South African game lodge to dazzle the world with glamorous luxury in the bush, it is ranked No. 8 in the world. Impressive! Glorious days of fruitful game viewing and sublime comfort lie ahead. Stepping out on our private deck in the pale light of the early morning, scanning the shimmering plains with a cup of strong coffee in han w in the cool of morning, long before the dew is dry on the grass, when the animals are at their peak of activity. Traversing the veld in open-top,s—and with the No. 1d’s Best Small Hotel still to bed—we relocate to cele-bratednotae, voted best in the world, note…well, it’s nigh dreamlike.Day 9 – Day 10 Palace of the Lost City From splendid isolation to dynamic immersion, we fly to the Palace of the Lost City for a total change of pace. A fan-tasyland and dramatic creative spectacle, The Palace bog-gles the mind with its extraordinary design and endless activities. Two days and nights at this Worl will scarcely be sufficient time to stroll the subtropical gar-dens, dip into the sparkling pools, view game in Pilanesberg National Park, hit the links on one of several courses (but avoid the water hazard with crocodiles on the 13th), play tennis, ride horseback, parasail, water-ski, shop, visit the health club, mountain bike, canoe and hot air bal-loon. And did we mention the casino? d’s Best hotelDay 11 – Day 12 Victoria Falls One of the seven natural wonders of the world, no words can prepare the visitor for the scale and splendour of this mighty cascade. We fly from Johannesburg and settle into the grande dame of African hostelries, the Victoria Falls Hotel. Elegant, Edwardian, steeped in history, rich in romance and, of course, on the Worl the Falls and its network of trails through the rainforest and beyond. The "Flight of Angel set cruise, traditional dance performance, village tour and more. And quiet moments on the hote views of the thundering cataracts always beckon. d’s Best list. We tours" is offered, along with a sun-l’s veranda with breath-takingDay 13 – Day 14 Johannesburg –United StatesA final morning at the Falls before an afternoon flight to Johannesburg arrives in time to catch our evening flight. We arrive in the United States on Day 14. four-wheel drive vehicles is, in itself, exhilarating. And our spacious bun-galows under thatch are luxurious, yet African, including his and her bathrooms. Imagine such a luxury on safari! Day 7 – Day 8 Londolozi Private Game Reserve Not yet ready to leave behind these golden plain Worl experience Londolozi, which was, ben just in Africa! Accommodations offer luxury, comfort and striking African style. Game drives are alternately fascinating, relaxing and dramatic in the company of rangers who regale us with bush lore, educate us on conservation and entertain us with tall tales. Rangers are also our hosts in camp, joining us for cocktails, dinner and leisure time. Between game drives we spend our days in peaceful pur-suits: at the pool, perhaps a walking safari, bird watching around camp, settling down with a book or video from the library, or visiting the enormously interesting staff village with its school, craft center, clinic and adult learning cen-ter. Or, we could simply choose to do nothing. To enjoy the quiet of Africa from our secluded deck, mesmerised by the bubbling swarms of hippos in the river. And, did we men-tion the night game drives by moonlight and spotlight? As most predators are nocturnal, the game viewing is unparal-leled. And the experienc d…yes, we knowe’ve arrived in the heart of old Africa. Game drives set outDEPART United States We set off today for Cape Town, ranked by as one of the five Best Cities in the world, and No. 1 in Africa and the Middle East. |
