DAY 1
ARRIVAL CAPE TOWN – SOUTH AFRICA

Arrival at Cape Town International Airport. After clearing customs and immigration you are met and transferred to your hotel situated in Cape Town’s popular Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. A rich diversity of geography, vegetation, people and activities awaits you in Cape Town, “the Mother City”. From soaring craggy mountains to multi-hued vineyards, endless white beaches to indigenous forests, from fishermen to sophisticated entrepreneurs – they all come together at the south-western tip of Africa. The gracious Table Bay Hotel has panoramic views across the Atlantic Ocean, while behind soars majestic Table Mountain with its shifting tablecloth of tumbling clouds. Victorian elegance combined with contemporary charm, attention to detail and international flair recalls the era of the great cruise liners and the grand hotels which served them. Crisp linen and stunning view characterize all 329 rooms and suites. Amenities include a fax machine, satellite-linked television, voice-linked mail, personal electronic safe and a butler station. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this bustling harbour filled with a vibrant mix of shops, restaurants and outdoor entertainment.

Overnight: THE TABLE BAY HOTEL
Bed & Breakfast

DAY 2
IN CAPE TOWN

You are collected from your hotel and taken directly to the lower cableway station on the slopes of Table Mountain. Weather permitting; ascend the mountain by aerial cable car. From a height of 1067 metres view the city and Table Bay below; also Robben Island, the Atlantic seaboard and most of the spectacular Cape Peninsula. Head down into the Malay Quarter with its narrow cobbled streets and colourful Mosques. Having parked at the top of Government Avenue stroll to the National Gallery, the SA Museum and the Houses of Parliament. Continue to the City Hall on the Grand Parade and later a pass the Castle of Good Hope. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight: THE TABLE BAY HOTEL
Bed & Breakfast

DAY 3
IN CAPE TOWN

Collection from your hotel. First drive through the exclusive suburbs of Seapoint, Clifton and Camps Bay. Continue via Llandudno to the fishing harbour of Hout Bay. If calm seas prevail, join a launch cruise to view the Duiker Island seals and cormorants at close quarters. Enter the Cape Point Nature Reserve where you will be taken to the best vantage point to view what is erroneously said to be the meeting place of two mighty oceans (The Indian and The Atlantic). After stopping for lunch the tour continues to an African penguin colony, the Naval hamlet of Simonstown and then via Fishhoek and Kalk Bay to Muizenburg. In the early afternoon visit the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens at the base of Skeleton Gorge. Return to the city via Rhodes Drive that bisects the plush suburbs of Bishops Court, Claremont and Newlands. The tour terminates at your hotel in the late afternoon. The rest of the evening is at leisure.

Overnight: THE TABLE BAY HOTEL
Lunch, Bed & Breakfast

DAY 4
IN CAPE TOWN

After collection from your hotel, we leave the city and head along the N1 motorway to visit the Afrikaans Taal Monument on the outskirts of Paarl. Next we stop at the entrance of the Victor Verster Prison from which President Nelson Mandela was released from detention. A scenic drive is taken to the Franschhoek Valley where you visit one of the many fine wine estates in the region. A cellar tour and a tasting of "the nectar of the gods" is included. Cross the Helshoogte Pass (Hell's Heights) and descend into historic Stellenbosch, centre of learning, rugby and the wine industry. We stop at a second wine estate for lunch washed down with local wines. After a short guided tour of the second oldest South African town a unique shopping experience awaits you at Oom Samie se Winkel (Uncle Sam's shop). The tour terminates at in the late afternoon.

Overnight: THE TABLE BAY HOTEL
Lunch, Bed & Breakfast

DAY 5
IN CAPE TOWN

Enjoy a full day at leisure to take advantage of the shopping which awaits you at the Victoria & Alfred Wharf. Exclusive boutiques, Jewellery stores, curio shops, department stores and many other fine shops.
This evening you are collected from your hotel and taken to a private farm for a traditional South African barbeque. Relax around the open fire blazing under the African sky, sample some of the fine wines of the Cape and enjoy the warm, friendly hospitality.

Overnight: THE TABLE BAY HOTEL
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

DAY 6
CAPE TOWN TO PRETORIA BY BLUE TRAIN

This morning you will be collected from The Table Bay and transferred to Cape Town Station for your journey by luxury train to Pretoria. The Blue Train is unique -it is not merely a train but combines the luxury of the world's leading hotels with the charm of train travel. Think of it as an all inclusive luxury rail cruise with an opportunity to view South Africa's spectacular landscapes and visit interesting tourist attractions along the way. Take a journey into a timeless world of grace, elegance and romance, where spectacular scenery stirs your imagination and luxurious comfort soothes your body and soul. Sit back, de-stress and relax. This unique luxury recreation and business experience takes you where you want to go in an endless, five-star splendor. It pauses only to pick up prestigious World Travel awards for being a cut above the rest and the Diner's Club accolade for its connoisseur selection of South African wines. The Blue Train cuisine puts sheer good taste on a plate while butler personal attention puts you on a pedestal.
It's a journey of a lifetime for those who appreciate finer things in life.

Overnight: THE BLUE TRAIN

Dinner, Lunch, Bed & Breakfast

DAY 7
ARRIVAL PRETORIA

Arrival at Pretoria Station where you are met and taken on a short tour of the administrative capital of South Africa. Pretoria today is a mix of ultra-modern architecture and stately old buildings dating from its days as the capital of the Transvaal Republic. It is a pretty city - its gardens and trees flourish in the fertile, well-watered soil of the Apies river valley - and springtime brings the spectacle of tens of thousands of flowering jacaranda trees. This mix of modern and historic is also found in many places of interest in the city. The visitor will find a variety of museums that preserve relics of days gone by, and also fascinating glimpses of up-to-minute scientific and industrial developments. Visit the Voortrekker Monument, an interesting historical landmark associated with the early Voortrekkers (pioneers) of South Africa. Drive past the Union Buildings, the administrative headquarters of the government, Church Square and other places of historical interest. Arrival at The Sheraton Pretoria Hotel and Towers for check in. This fine luxurious hotel is situated in a quiet residential area near the central business district, foreign embassies, reserve banks and ministries. The Sheraton features 175 well-appointed guest rooms with views overlooking the Union Buildings and Gardens, and a full range of services and amenities. The décor throughout is warm and inviting, featuring soft cream coloured furnishings and Italian marble. As you would expect, all rooms are fully air-conditioned and feature thoughtfully designed working areas. The familiar welcome is there, along with the intimacy and personal touch typical of the rich traditions of warmth and hospitality which flourishes amongst the people of Africa.

Overnight: THE SHERATON PRETORIA HOTEL AND TOWERS

Bed & Breakfast

DAY 8
JOHANNESBURG TO SABI SABI GAME RESERVE

After breakfast you will be collected and transferred to Johannesburg International Airport for your flight to the Kruger National Park. Arrival at Skukuza Airport where you are met by your ranger and transferred to world-renowned Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve. Surrender your senses to the wild. Breathe the warmth of Africa, absorb the bushveld sounds and luxuriate in the elegance of the meticulously appointed lodges that overlook waterholes where herds of game come to drink. Indulge in superior service while enjoying the comforts and tranquility of the environment. Experience unsurpassed game viewing by day and at night, guided by highly qualified game rangers and skilled Shangaan trackers. Watch Africa's wild animals stalking, drinking, fighting and feeding, whilst prolific bird life soars the open skies.
Following registration, you will be shown around the camp and to your allocated rooms. A delicious buffet lunch is served in the attractive, air-conditioned dining room. In the late afternoon join a game drive in 4 x 4 open Land Rover. Continuing after dark, as this is a unique opportunity to watch nocturnal predators on the hunt. You have the chance of seeing a myriad of wild animals including, but not limited to, the Big Five - leopard, lion, rhino, elephant and buffalo. The graceful impala, dazzling zebra, giraffe and other unique African game will be encountered. Return to the comforts of your lodge for a well-deserved dinner.

Overnight: SABI SABI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE

Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

DAY 9
AT SABI SABI

You are awoken at the crack of dawn for your early morning game drive. After stimulating the senses with a hot cup of coffee or tea and nibbling on biscuits board your Land Rover and head into the bushveld again. Return to your camp where a hearty breakfast awaits you in the main dining room. Should you be interested in a game walk, speak to your game ranger who will gladly oblige. Alternatively, relax around the pool, browse through the safari boutique or perhaps take a siesta to make up for that early morning wake-up call. Once again lunch and dinner are served at the lodge and the option of joining the night drive to catch a last glimpse of those elusive nocturnal predators.

Overnight: SABI SABI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast

DAY 10
SABI SABI TO JOHANNESBURG – DEPARTURE FROM SOUTH AFRICA

Programme as per previous day. Return from the early morning game drive where a wonderful warm breakfast awaits you. Luggage will be collected prior to check out. The rangers will transfer you to Skukuza Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Arrival at Johannesburg Airport where you connect with your outbound fight.