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Day 1
Arrive at Johannesburg International (OR Tambo) Airport and connect for your flight to Cape Town from here. When you arrive at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met by Mmilo Tours’ representative and transferred to the Cape Milner Hotel in central Cape Town.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure, possibly exploring in and around the V & A Waterfront just a few minutes’ drive away, to which you will be transferred at your request.
Overnight at the Cape Milner Hotel Bed & Breakfast
Day 2
A guided tour around the Cape Peninsula is in store for you today. Your expert tour guide will collect you from your hotel in the morning for this tour which exposes you to the stunning views of sea and mountains, for which the Cape Peninsula is world renowned.
You will drive over Chapmans Peak, one of the world’s most beautiful stretches of coastline, and visit the picturesque fishing harbour of Hout Bay at its foot. Then, on to Cape Point where the warm Mozambique Current and cold Benguela flow together, and where visitors say they can see the meeting of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. On your way back you will visit Boulders Beach with its famous African Penguins and Groot Constantia, the very first place vines were grown at the Cape more than three hundred years ago, set on the wooded slope of the mountains. It is a beautiful, historic and peaceful place to finish the day, tasting the fine wine of this estate that Napoleon Bonaparte and Frederick the Great were particularly partial to.
Overnight as per previous night
Day 3
It would be unthinkable to visit Cape Town without ascending the iconic Table Mountain. So, after breakfast this morning, your tour guide will collect you once again to transfer you to the Cable Station, from where he will catch the ride in the rotating cable car with you to the table-topped mountain summit. The views on ascent and from above, overlooking the city, its harbour and the sweep of sandy beaches to the west, are breathtakingly beautiful. The mountain itself is also a nature reserve and World Heritage Site, and the habitat of the unique Cape floral kingdom, one of only five in the world. Its indigenous vegetation ranges from the famous, colourful proteas to tiny flowering plants, afromontane forests and wetlands, some of it dating back 60 million years. You will also see the ““dassies” (rock Hyraxes) sunning themselves and scampering amongst the boulders.After an early lunch snack or perhaps some refreshments at the cafe on the mountain, you will descend with your guide, who will transfer you back to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, possibly exploring the V&A Waterfront some more, or visiting some of the historical sites, many museums, the Castle or Company Gardens in the centre of the city, for which transfers can be arranged.
Overnight as per previous night.
Day 4
After a very early breakfast, you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport by your tour guide to catch your flight to Johannesburg International, from where you will connect with your flight to Livingstone, Victoria Falls, Zambia. Upon arrival at Livingstone Airport, you will be met, warmly welcomed and transferred to David Livingstone Safari Lodge. From here you will have safe, daily access to the Victoria Falls, Mosi-Oa-Tunya (the local name for the Falls which translates as the “smoke that thunders”). Stand on the Knife Edge Bridge and gaze at the wondrous Eastern Cateract, Main Falls and Boiling Pot, as you listen to the crashing sound of water into the gorge over 100 metres below, and watch clouds of spray flung skywards.
Overnight at David Livingstone Safari Lodge, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Day 5
Catch a steam train ride, that recalls times gone by, to Livingstone, visit the Vic Falls once again, join a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River and watch hippo's and crocodiles soaking up the last rays of the sun as you pass by in your cruiser.
Overnight at David Livingstone Safari Lodge, Dinner, Lunch, Bed & Breakfast, Sundowner Drinks on Cruiser and Light Meal
Day 6
After breakfast and checking out, you will be met at the David Livingstone by our representative and transferred to Kasane to the Marina Chobe Lodge across the border to Botswana. After lunch, just relax whilst you savour the moment of your first Chobe river borne safari in the Chobe National Park. Depart in the late afternoon on your river cruise and keep a sharp look out for that first magnificent herd of elephant to add their special magic to your experience.
Return to the lodge for dinner, flush with the excitement of your first Chobe sightings.
Overnight at the Chobe Marina Lodge, Dinner, Lunch, Bed & Breakfast
Day 7
Arise at the first light of dawn, have some refreshments and board your game drive vehicle to embark on your land based safari to the Chobe National Park. Every new day in these sublime surroundings will fill you with a new sense of wonder. Have your binoculars at the ready and keep a sharp lookout with your game ranger for lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and the wide variety of buck that inhabit the Chobe. You should have worked up a healthy appetite by the time you arrive back at the lodge for a hearty breakfast. Later in the afternoon, you might decide on another land based safari, or if it takes your fancy, another cruise in the Chobe National Park at sunset
Accommodation Chobe Marina Lodge, as per previous night
Day 8
You will be awakened as dawn breaks, as will happen every morning, unless you decide differently and refreshments will be served prior to your sunrise departure for your next safari. Explore Chobe national Park in search of the lion, leopard and other species of wildlife, encountering large herds of elephant and buffalo.
Your game ranger will go out of his way on every single drive to give you the best game viewing experience and incredible photographic opportunities. After your safari game drive, enjoy a leisurely breakfast served to the busy morning sights and sounds of the Chobe River.
After lunch, you can venture forth again on another informative game drive safari. Tea and coffee will be served before your departure on your journey of discovery.
Accommodation as per previous day, full board
Day 9
Awake to a new dawn in the tranquil surroundings of your lodge and a heightened sense of anticipation of the adventure that awaits you. You may decide to go on another game drive safari, or simply have a lie in this morning.
After breakfast, perhaps a swim and then lunch to be followed by a sunset game safari experience. Your game ranger will always have something new to show you, which is not difficult in this wilderness with its abundant diversity.
Accommodation as per previous day, onfull board basis.
Day 10
Today, you will bid Chobe Marina Lodge and its staff farewell. But, there is time for one last safari. After your game drive and breakfast, you will be transferred from your lodge by the Mmilo Tours representative, at mid day, to Kasane airport for your flight back to Johannesburg. You will have access to an international lounge at the Johannesburg International Airport, to relax and enjoy a snack whilst you await the departure of your flight back home. We are sure that you will have much to reminisce about at the end of this tour, and will have been enriched by your experiences.
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Tour Notes
9 Nights luxury accommodation as indicated
Full Board as indicated and underlined at the Chobe Marina Lodge
Dinner & Breakfast at the David Livingstone Safari Lodge, as indicated and underlined
Breakfast at the Cape Milner, as indicated and underlined
Local and International flights Johannesburg - Cape Town - Cape Town -Johannesburg –Livingstone;
Kasane – Johannesburg
Meet Greet and Transfer in airconditioned vehicles from Cape Town International airport to hotel and back
Meet, greet and transfer from Livingstone airport to lodge in air conditioned vehicle
Meet, greet and transfer from David Livingstone Lodge to Chobe Marina Lodge in air conditioned vehicle
Meet, greet and transfer from Chobe Marina Lodge to Kasane Airport in air conditioned vehicle
Transfer from hotel in Cape Town to Table Mountain cable station & back
Guided tour of Table Mountain, including cable car fee
Fully Guided Peninsula Day Tour, including all entrance fees
Two safaris per day at Chobe
Daily Transfers to Vic Falls A sunset cruise on the Zambezi River
A steam train ride to Livingstone, if available, alternatively, a further sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River
Selected sundowner drinks and a light meal on the sundowner cruise
Zambian Government Park Levy
10% service fee for meals mentioned in itinerary and underlined
Daily entrance fees to Chobe National Park
Departure Tax at Kasane Airport
Access to the International lounge upon departure from Johannesburg International Airport for flight home
10% Value Added Tax levied by the Botswana Government , as appropriate
14% Value Added Tax levied by the South African Government, as appropriate
Airline Taxes and Fuel Surcharges levied on air tickets
Costs Excluded
Flights other than those mentioned.
All passport and Visa fees excluded
All Beverages excluded, except for tea and coffee with meals and sundowner cruise selected drinks
Travel and Medical Insurance excluded
All cost of a personal nature, eg. laundry, telephones excluded
Departure Tax excluded
All Optional Activities you may decide to engage in
Accommodation Note: All the hotels and lodges are as reflected in this itinerary, but if for reasons beyond the control of Mmilo Tours this is not possible, they will be replaced with establishments of the same star grading.
All our tours and packages are subject to availability at the time of booking and payment.
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