South Africa 2018 | St.Paul’s Pilgrimage Tours

Day 1 - AIR: JFK – JNB – CPT

Depart for your overnight flight to Johannesburg and connect onto Cape Town.

Day 2 - Table Mountain - Cape Town City

Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met by your English-speaking Guide and escorted to your luxury vehicle for your transfer to Cape Town Lodge for check in. In the afternoon, you will be collected for a Half Day Cape Town City Tour including the iconic Table Mountain followed by a visit to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront for some leisure shopping and then Welcome dinner at the Hotel

Table Mountain

Explore South Africa’s exciting ‘Mother City’ on this guided tour of the historical and cultural sights of Cape Town. You will step into the rich history of the city passing by key historical monuments and places of interest, such as the impressive Castle of Good Hope and Cape Town City Hall. The tour stops at the beautiful St. George’s Cathedral, passes the through the lush Company Gardens, and explores a cultural hub of Cape Town, the Bo-Kaap, also known as the Cape Malay quarter. A tour of this vibrant city, home to street markets of every kind, cosmopolitan and rustic eateries, and a host of cultures is an unforgettable experience.

Cape Town City

Day 3 - Hout Bay Harbour

Step into the working harbor of Hout Bay at the end of Cape Town’s Atlantic seaboard for an authentic fishing village experience from the colorful fishing boats moored on the dock to the range of fish markets, restaurants, street markets and shops set overlooking the bay. Indulge in fresh seafood, fabulous views, adventure activities and shopping experiences – everything from jewelry and maritime artifacts to seashells and more. The beach stretches from here to Chapman’s Peak in the east.

Chapman's Peak

Locals call this famous scenic drive that winds its way between Hout Bay and Noordhoek on Cape Town’s stunning Atlantic Ocean coastline “Chappies”. The toll route stretches nine kilometers along the coast taking over 100 curves in a road carved out by prisoners of war in the mid-1910s over a seven-year period. On the one side are towering cliffs and on the other a steep drop to the ocean. A favourite with visitors and locals alike for scenic hikes, cycles and drives, as well as picnicking.

Cape Of Good Hope

The famous Cape of Good Hope nature reserve, a World Heritage site, is set at the end of Cape Town’s south peninsula. Take a trip via funicular to the lighthouse at 286 meters above sea level (built to which warns ships they are approaching the feared “Cape of Storms”), stroll along the cliff paths or venture down the steep slopes to the stunning white-sand beaches below. The reserve is home to a variety of small wildlife and is a favored picnicking, fishing (with a permit) and hiking destination with its rich plant biodiversity and inspiring landscapes.

Cape Point Funicular

The Flying Dutchman Funicular takes passengers uphill from the car park of the Cape Point Nature Reserve (a Natural World Heritage Site) to the old lighthouse sited at 249m overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The views from the lighthouse are spectacular and the air, coming off the Antarctic, is among the purest in the world. The funicular is believed to be the only commercial one of its kind in Africa and is named after a local legend of a ghost ship. The short three-minute trip passes through 585m of dense fynbos and over rocks to the upper lighthouse. The two cars can carry 40 passengers at a time and trips run continuously.

Boulders Beach (Penguins)

The sheltered Simon’s Town beach of Boulders Beach is the home of an endangered land-based colony of African penguins (over 2 000 of them), as well as a favorite swimming and beach destination for locals and international travelers, particularly children. One can walk between the three pristine and sheltered beaches on boardwalks, which also link to the penguin-viewing area offering fantastic sightings of these unique and endearing animals in their natural habitat.

Kirstenbosch Gardens

Explore the diverse beauty of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, which is set up against Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain looking onto the city. There are plenty of spaces to picnic among the rich and varied displays of southern Africa’s plant life (more than 7 000 species are planted out) and a restaurant on site. It is the first botanical garden to be included within a natural World Heritage site. Paths are set out throughout the garden allowing visitors to easily wander past the natural displays.

Day 4 - Taste South Africa’s local wines with a Full Day Winelands tour with stops in the regions of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek with driver and guide. Enjoy lunch en route followed by a Dinner at a local restaurant in the evening including transfers

There could be no better way to spend a day than indulging in a Cape Wine lands experience packed with historic and modern architecture, fabulous cuisine, and, of course, world-class wines. The tour heads to the country’s principal wine routes of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek – all of them with fascinating histories and their unique offerings. Traversing stunning landscapes, this full-day experience stops along the way for wine tasting at prestigious estates. South Africa is known for its quality white, reds, blends, and bubbles!

Day 5 - Arrive in Hoedspruit and you will be transferred to Honeyguide Khoko Moya

Honeyguide Tented Safari Camps takes you back in time to Hemingway’s Africa. There are two tented camps, Mantonbeni and Khoko Moya. Both of these camps are in the Manyeleti Game Reserve bordering the Kruger National Park. Each camp has a select number of contemporary styled tents right in the thick of Big 5 country. The main lodge is a place of gathering for wining and dining, cooling off in a shimmering pool or simply lounging in communal areas when you aren’t taking advantage of your tent. When you aren’t adventuring through the bush on game drives, you will revel in the luxury found at these two beautiful camps.

Day 6 – (Out Day) Arrive in Johannesburg and take the complimentary shuttle to Southern Sun OR tambo International Airport for your overnight

Conveniently located just 500m from OR Tambo International Airport, the Southern Sun OR Tambo offers both leisure and business guests a comfortable stay in a convenient location. A complimentary shuttle runs between the hotel and airport every 15 minutes. The spacious room range in amenities from Standards to Superior and Executive but all share stylish decor and quality facilities. Guests at the Southern Sun OR Tambo can look forward to wining and dining at international standards at the in-house Bernoulli’s Restaurant while the wine bar remains open 24/7. In-house facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, Caroline’s Day Spa & Salon and a well-equipped gym for guests’ convenience. Business travellers will appreciate the state-of-the-art business centre as well as the wireless internet access available throughout the hotel. Southern Sun OR Tambo caters for events, meetings and conferences with a range of venues, state-of-the-art equipment and a professional team.

Day 7 - Victoria Falls. Arrive in Victoria Falls and transfer to The Kingdom Hotel Enjoy an early evening sunset cruise along the Zambezi River

Sunset Cruise (includes Park Fees & Transfers)

Step into the romance of Africa on this two-hour cruise down the Zambezi River complemented by the sinking sun and host of on-board amenities. Besides the ambience on board the boat, helped along by finger snacks, beer, champagne and soft drinks, this is a fantastic choice for those wanting to do some last-minute game viewing as animals come down to the river banks to drink and to take spectacular photographs of this special time of night in Africa. The sunset cruise is a fantastic way to end another day in Africa.

The Kingdom at Victoria Falls is a themed resort that is within walking distance of the iconic Victoria Falls, on the Zimbabwean side of the Zambezi. This resort encompasses a huge area that consists of a hotel, an entertainment centre with a casino, restaurants, bars, shops and even a beautiful man-made lake. Its design and architecture was made to look like a royal palace reminiscent of an ancient civilisation in Zimbabwe and it includes rope bridges, lagoons, waterfalls and African fantasy structures, it’s a playground. It has two swimming pools and a pool terrace. There isn’t a detail that hasn’t been tended to at the Kingdom to create an extraordinary holiday.

Day 8 - Tour of the Falls (includes Park Fees) & transfers

A guided tour of the majestic Victoria Falls and encompassing nature reserves is an awe-inspiring experience. Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya (the smoke that thunders), tons of water plunge over a chasm that is nearly 2km wide falling just more than 100m to the Zambezi River below. The shower of spray and the thunderous sound of the water can be heard from miles around. The tour takes you to the best view points of this iconic waterfall, one of the seven wonders of the world, allowing you to soak up the powerful and enigmatic atmosphere of Victoria Falls.

Day 9 - Transfer from The Kingdom Hotel to Victoria Falls Airport for your connecting flight home.

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