South Africa 10 Days / 9 Nights

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1 ASIA, AFRICA & AUSTRALIA South Africa 10 Days / 9 Nights Cape Town, Knysna, Kapama Game Reserve Bring out your wild side on a South Africa safari where you'll experience the thrill of seeing majestic animals in their natural environment. Our South Africa tour package also takes you to the southern-most tip of the continent where you can delight in the coastal scenery of the nearby mountains and lagoons. SOUTH AFRICA SAFARI VACATION HIGHLIGHTS Experience Cape Town Take a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain, Cape Town for a privately guided hike. Then, descend back into town for a visit to the District Six apartheid museum. 3-Day Safari at the Kapama Game Reserve Climb aboard a jeep for a private expedition into the bush country in search of the "Big 5:" lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and cape buffaloes. Pastry Class Journey to Stellenbosch, the second oldest European settlement in the province. Put your baking skills to the test with an authentic South African pastry cooking lesson. Privately Guided Hike at Featherbed Nature Reserve Take a ferry across the Knysna Lagoon to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Marvel at the scenery as you hike the trails to a mountaintop vista. Cape of Good Hope and African Penguins View the southern tip of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point. Following lunch on the oceanfront of Simon's Town, enjoy a walk to a sandy cove where you'll be greeted by charming African penguins.

2 Flight Information Ages Meals Arrive: Arrive: CPT (Cape Town) Return: Return: JNB (Johannesburg) 3 Internal Flights Included Minimum Age: 6 Suggested Age: 8+ 9 Breakfasts 9 Lunches 6 Dinners

3 Adventures By Disney Itinerary: Day 1 South Africa Meal(s) Included: None Arrive at Cape Town Welkom! Upon exiting customs, you will be met by an Adventures by Disney representative who will escort you to your transfer vehicle. Relax as the driver assists with your luggage and takes you to the Table Bay Hotel. Table Bay Hotel Unwind from your journey as your Adventure Guide checks you into this spacious, sophisticated, full-service hotel located on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Your Adventure Guide can make suggestions for exploring Cape Town on your own. On Your Own in Cape Town This afternoon explore Cape Town, the Mother City of Africa that rests beneath the majestic Table Mountain on the edge of sandy white beaches and shimmering azure waves. Roam the picturesque Victoria & Alfred Waterfront as its pathways wind past the city's enticing cafs, open-air markets and the celebrated Two Oceans Aquarium. Accommodations: Table Bay Hotel

4 Adventures By Disney Itinerary: Day 2 Cape Town Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Welcome Orientation and Breakfast Say goeie mre! ("good morning" in Afrikaans) to your fellow Adventurers during an exclusive breakfast and enjoy an orientation at the hotel with your Adventure Guides. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and Nature Walk* Ride a motor coach to the lower station of the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and take an exciting ride to the towering mountain top. Breathtaking views swell beneath and beyond your rotating gondola as you sail skyward to the upper station. Upon arrival at the summit, take a privately guided nature walk along a series of paved walkways through the fynbos, one of the world's largest floral kingdoms. *If weather precludes access to Table Mountain, Guests will visit the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. The District Six Museum and Lunch After descending the great mountain, board a motor coach to the District Six Museum for a brief visit that sensitively exposes the injustice and racial intemperance dating from South Africa's bitter apartheid period. From the museum it's a short hop to satisfy your appetite at lunch, where you may choose from a variety of meat dishes or a tasty vegetarian plate from a set menu. City Walking Tour and Shopping at Greenmarket Square After lunch, stroll through the city's historic center and visit landmarks including Company's Garden Park, the Houses of Parliament, St. George's Cathedral and Greenmarket Square. There you will find dozens of stalls featuring crafts and handmade goods from across the African continent. Then return by motor coach to the hotel, where the remainder of the afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish. Welcome Dinner in Cape Town Make your way through the exciting bustle of the city streets and enjoy a three-course meal from a set menu in the heart of Cape Town. Accommodations: Table Bay Hotel

5 Adventures By Disney Itinerary: Day 3 Cape Town Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Cape of Good Hope Board a motor coach to the Cape of Good Hope for a photo stop. Marvel at the extraordinary scenery that greeted the 15th-century Portuguese explorers Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco da Gama. Cape Point Catch dramatic glimpses of stunning coastal views on a scenic drive to Cape Point. Upon arrival, sail up the slope in a funicular for a hike over natural terrain. From the top of Cape Point it's an easy stroll back down a paved nature trail. Lunch With a View Savor fresh seafood and other options from a set menu at a restaurant featuring a spectacular seaside view. Boulders Beach African Penguins Take a short walk to Boulders Beach, home to the charming African penguins. Spend a few moments delighting in the antics of these adorable birds as they wade and waddle on the white sand beach surrounded by granite boulders and the blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Celebration of Africa Dinner Before dining, discover over 1,000 years of legend, history and artistry wrapped in the mystical wisdom of African proverbs. Then get in the groove with an interactive drumming class. Following the class, revel in the lively flavors of modern African cuisine accompanied by traditional Cape Malay flat breads. The evening closes with a celebration of Africa's energy as the masks and music of Malian puppeteers draw you into the story of humankind's connection to the spirit world. Accommodations: Table Bay Hotel

6 Adventures By Disney Itinerary: Day 4 Cape Town Meal(s) Included: Breakfast and Lunch Interactive Pastry Class in Historic Stellenbosch After breakfast at the hotel with your fellow Adventurers, board a motor coach to Stellenbosch, the heart and soul of Cape Dutch wine country, for a hands-on cooking class. Learn to prepare Koeksuster, an Afrikaans pastry akin to deep-fried fritters dipped in orange-scented syrup. Devour your fresh creations as you sip Rooibos tea a famous Afrikaans combination! Spier Wine Farm Make your way through the verdant Cape Town countryside to the award-winning Spier Winery Farm, one of South Africa's oldest wineries. Lunch in the Winelands Surrounded by the rich South African wine country, you'll enjoy a delectable a la carte lunch among the vines. Dinner on Your Own Take your pick of casual and fine dining establishments. Be sure to ask your Adventure Guide for dining recommendations, as Cape Town offers an amazing range of restaurants that appeal to all kinds of tastes. Accommodations: Table Bay Hotel

7 Adventures By Disney Itinerary: Day 5 Knysna Meal(s) Included: Breakfast and Lunch Depart for George Journey on a short flight from Cape Town to George. Monkeyland Lemurs, gibbons, capuchins and more! Experience the thrill of Monkeyland, the world's first primate sanctuary where a myriad of species roam free in a natural, high-canopy forest. Take a guided walking safari through this natural habitat as the monkeys chatter, forage and carry on with their daily monkey business. Lunch at Bramon Wine Estate Enjoy a Mediterranean lunch at the exquisite Bramon Wine Estate overlooking the vineyards. Birds of Eden Sanctuary Private Tour After lunch you'll venture next door to the Birds of Eden sanctuary where a large collection of bird species fly free under the netted dome. Delight in the bustle of colorful wings and listen to the bright bird calls echo through the rich foliage on a privately guided tour. Dinner on Your Own in Knysna Once you are settled into your hotel, be sure to ask your Adventure Guides for dinner recommendations at the variety of restaurants in Knysna. Accommodations: Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa

8 Adventures By Disney Itinerary: Day 6 Knysna Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Featherbed Nature Reserve Board a ferry for a ride across the Knysna Lagoon to the spectacular Featherbed Nature Reserve. Marvel at the scenery as you travel to the mountain top in a cart pulled by a 4-wheel drive Minimog a bumpy, off-road vehicle commonly used in challenging terrains. The panoramic views of the cliffs will take your breath away! Then walk down trails through the lush reserve until you arrive at the shore for lunch. Lunch at Featherbed Nature Reserve Indulge in a buffet lunch of delicious South African dishes under the generous shade of the Milkwood trees. Afternoon on Your Own in Knysna Quays Soak up the sun on the short ferry ride back to the Knysna Quays, where on your own you may explore the unique waterfront shops, go horseback riding, take guided nature hikes, relax on the private beach or discover one of the many cafs. Dinner at Knysna Elephant Park Join the southern-most elephants in the world at Knysna Elephant Park, where you get the rare and exciting opportunity to get close to these gentle giants. Enjoy dinner at the park restaurant and save room for their famous carrot cake. Accommodations: Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa

9 Adventures By Disney Itinerary: Day 7 Kapama Game Reserve Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Fly to Kapama Time to depart the seaside beauty of Knysna for safari country, as you fly from George to Johannesburg. From there, fly to Hoedspruit before you ride in safari 4x4 vehicles to the Kapama River Lodge near Kruger National Park. Arrive at Kapama River Lodge Take a brief tour of the game reserve as your Adventure Guides check you in to this luxurious lodge, your home for the next three nights. A light lunch is available from the buffet in the Siyatla Lounge, where massive leadwood tree trunks and an open-beamed thatched roof complete the warm African interior. Evening Game Drive Set off in a safari vehicle over natural terrain with a ranger and tracker for an exclusive bush safari in Big Five Country, home to lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. "Sundowner" refreshments will be served as you watch the sun set. With a spotlight, the tracker will scan the horizon for the luminous glint of nocturnal eyes. Guests must remain quiet and still during the game drive. Boma Bush Buffet Dinner After your evening game drive, be whisked away to a sumptuous outdoor BBQ (known in Afrikaans as a braai), where you can savor exotic and familiar dishes served with fresh African vegetables and grilled meats cooked to order. Accommodations: Spa Suites at Kapama River Lodge

10 Adventures By Disney Itinerary: Day 8 Kapama Game Reserve Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Morning Game Drive Rise and shine at 5:30 a.m. for tea, coffee and rusks (traditional South African biscuits) before an exclusive safari at first light, when the big cats are returning from a night of hunting. Witness the regal stride of an adult lion or an elephant herd foraging in the wild. When you return to the lodge for breakfast, you may see troops of "talkative" vervet monkeys and striped nyala antelope who live around the lodge. Guests must remain quiet and still during the game drive. Archery and Lunch Learn traditional and modern beading techniques from a local weaver who deftly demonstrates her expert skills in the craft. Next, nock an arrow and aim true as you study the ancient art of archery with a local expert. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the lodge. Evening Game Drive Set off in a safari vehicle for a pre-dinner game drive with a ranger and tracker for a bush safari in Big Five Country, home to lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Buffet Dinner and Bush Pizzas Adults enjoy a relaxing dinner buffet-style in the cozy Siyatla Lounge. Meanwhile Junior Adventurers join the Adventure Guides and a chef to make their own wood-fired "Bush Pizzas." Kid's Night in the "Snake Pit" Junior Adventurers enjoy a special treat as they "coil up" in the Snake Pit Lounge with popcorn and watch a Disney movie. Adults can slither in and join them or enjoy a quiet evening to themselves at the lodge. Accommodations: Spa Suites at Kapama River Lodge

11 Adventures By Disney Itinerary: Day 9 Kapama Game Reserve Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Morning Game Drive Rise at 5:30 a.m. to join another exclusive safari as your skilled ranger and tracker seek more thrilling Big Five game, as well as giraffes, baboons and an abundance of bird life. Guests must remain quiet and still during the game drive. Snakes and Insects Presentation Join a leading reptile expert for a fascinating and informative presentation with live critters. Prepare to have your preconceptions of reptiles and other crawling creatures changed forever. Lunch at Lodge Enjoy a buffet-style lunch at the Lodge. Bush Walk and Talk After a short walk, local rangers will teach you how to make ropes, set snares and find edible plants in the bush. Evening Safari Venture out to the bush on an evening game drive with your tracker and ranger to catch sight of both beasts and birds. Raise a final glass to the glorious Drakensberg Mountains as they darken in the wake of the setting sun. Guests must remain quiet and still during the game drive. Farewell Dinner Gather with your fellow Adventurers at the River Lodge for an African farewell as you enjoy a sumptuous feast prepared by the lodge's talented chefs. The evening's colorful entertainment is provided by a group of local Shangaan performers who will delight you with a mix of traditional and modern dancing, drumming and singing that will capture your heart. Accommodations: Spa Suites at Kapama River Lodge

12 Adventures By Disney Itinerary: Day 10 Kapama Game Reserve Meal(s) Included: Breakfast and Lunch Game Drive and Breakfast Rise at 5:30 a.m. for a final morning game drive before your last breakfast in South Africa. Guests must remain quiet and still during the game drive. Lunch and Transfer to Airport Board pre-arranged transportation to the airport. Fly from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg and say sala kahle until you return again! Accommodations: Spa Suites at Kapama River Lodge

13 Prices are based on double occupancy. AIRFARE TO AND FROM DESTINATION IS NOT INCLUDED IN OUR LAND PACKAGE PRICES. All prices are in U.S. dollars. Your land package pricing, which will be confirmed once we receive your 10% of the vacation package price per person deposit, is guaranteed at the time of booking for your party. Government fees or taxes are subject to change. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added. The child rate applies to Guests under 12 at the time of travel when accompanied by an adult in the same room. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If you are traveling with children, check this trip's minimum eligibility age and recommended minimum age, which you can find in the Trip At-a-Glance and FAQs. Room configurations are subject to availability. Please see "Notes on Accommodations" for room configurations. Note on Accommodations: Subject to availability: Parties of one or two: Are accommodated in one room with one king, one queen, or two twin beds Parties of three: In Cape Town, (with a child 12 and under), parties of three are accommodated in one room with one king and a fold out sofa. In Cape Town, parties of three (with a child over 12) are accomodated in two rooms with one king and two twins. In Knsyna, parties of three are accommodated in one room with one king and one rollaway. In Kapama, parties of three are accommodated in one room with one queen bed and one twin bed. Parties of four: Must be booked as two doubles NOTE: Connecting rooms may be requested, however, are not guaranteed. This printable itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice. Terms, conditions and restrictions apply. Adventures by Disney Travel Services, Inc. CST# , Disney