Itinerary Details
Abercrombie & Kent: Southern Africa Safari & Rail Adventure
DAY 1 Cape Town, South Africa
Arrive in Cape Town and transfer to one of the country’s
most famous hotels, set at the foot of Table Mountain.
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Meals:
DAY 2 Cape TownAscend Table Mountain via cable car to take in an inspiring
panorama of the city. Proceed to the colorful and distinctive
Bo-Kaap neighborhood for a walking tour. After lunch,
discover the Castle of Good Hope, built by the Dutch East
India Company. Learn its colonial history, and then continue
to the District Six Museum, which chronicles Cape Town’s
apartheid past in a poignant yet ultimately uplifting way. Receive an overview of key historical role players, including
Nelson Mandela. Tonight, savor a relaxing welcome dinner.
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 Cape TownDiscover Cape Point, the scenic promontory at the
southwestern tip of the continent. Journey past the “bikini
beaches” at the base of the towering Twelve Apostles
Mountain Range, along Hout Bay with its bustling fishing
harbor and over the famous Chapman’s Peak Drive. Explore
the stunning Cape Peninsula and Cape of Good Hope Nature
Reserve, home to rare bontebok and chacma baboon. Ride
the “Flying Dutchman” funicular to the great pinnacle at
blustery Cape Point, which presides over treacherous reefs
and sandy beaches. At Boulders Beach, visit its colony of
endangered African penguin; accustomed to humans, they
provide endless photo opportunities. Enjoy the rest of your
day at leisure, perhaps exploring the city’s harbor front or
dining in one of Cape Town’s world-class restaurants.
Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4 Riding the Rovos RailToday, take in the richness of the Constantia Winelands,
nestled below Table Mountain, starting with a visit to
Constantia Glen for a tour of their cellar guided by the
winemaker. Enjoy a wine tasting followed by a farm-to-table
lunch. Afterward, recapture the romance of a bygone era as
you board the wood-paneled coaches of the luxurious Rovos
Rail. Depart Cape Town Station as you settle into your suite.
Wind through mountains, rolling green hills of the Cape
Winelands as the sun sets, and sip South African vintages as
the stunning scenery scrolls by.
Rovos Rail
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 Riding the Rovos RailThis morning, stop for a charming look at Matjiesfontein,
an authentically preserved Victorian village. Roll on to the
Great Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an
inland sea, observing its arid beauty.
Rovos Rail
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 Riding the Rovos RailArrive in Kimberley to tour the Diamond Mine Museum and
view one of the world’s largest hand-dug excavation sites.
Proceed into the grasslands of gold-rich Highveld, marveling
at the changing landscapes.
Rovos Rail
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 JohannesburgAfter breakfast, arrive at Pretoria Station, where you bid
farewell to Rovos Rail. Travel to Soweto, a township just
southwest of Johannesburg, for a driving tour that takes in
key highlights, such as Vilikazi Street — the only street in
the world that has been home to two Nobel prize winners,
Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu — and the
Hector Peterson Museum. After lunch at a local restaurant,
continue to your hotel in the suburbs of Johannesburg for an
evening at leisure, resting or enjoying the amenities of your
accommodations.
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 8 Victoria Falls, ZimbabweFly to Victoria Falls, where you transfer to your luxury hotel
set on the banks of the Zambezi River, very near Victoria
Falls. This evening, before dinner, enjoy hearing from a
special guest speaker who shares tales of celebrated Scottish
explorer and missionary David Livingstone on an A&K-exclusive
experience.
The Palm River Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9 Chobe National Park, BotswanaSet out on a guided walking tour of breathtaking Victoria
Falls, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders. Afterward,
enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Learn About Traditional Zimbabwean Cuisine and enjoy a
cooking demonstration at a local restaurant.
Visit a Rural Village for an interactive experience that offers insight into Zimbabwean cultural traditions.
Privately Bike the Area, cycling the town of Victoria Falls
and stopping at scenic viewpoints along the way.
Later, drive to your safari lodge, the only one located inside
Botswana’s world-renowned Chobe National Park, and
settle into your spacious, river-facing accommodations.
This afternoon, set out on a Chobe River safari, watching as
elephant line the water’s edge, hippo congregate in lagoons
and predators come down to quench their thirst. Return to
the lodge for dinner.
Chobe Game Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10 Chobe National ParkToday, embark on morning and afternoon game drives,
starting with an early morning safari, arriving ahead of most
visitors, thanks to your lodge’s ideal location, to see predators
at their most active. Explore along the Chobe River as your experienced guide interprets the bush signs and tracks in
search of the resident wildlife. Watch for elephant, huge
herds of buffalo and plenty of predators such as lion, wild
dog and even leopard.
Chobe Game Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11 Okavango DeltaFly to the Okavango Delta via Kasane Airport. Arrive at your
amazing Sanctuary Chief ’s Camp in the Mombo Concession
of the vast Moremi Game Reserve. Often called the “Predator
Capital of the World,” this reserve is home to only a handful
of camps, which makes for a unique and highly prized game-viewing
experience, free of crowds. Observe how the lush
delta draws remarkable birds and wildlife, including the Big
Five, on a late-afternoon game drive capped by a refreshing
Scenic Sundowner.
Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12 Okavango DeltaRise early for a game drive on the reserve, where the
game viewing is magnificent. Activities include a seasonal
opportunity to Ride Like a Local, gliding on the delta in a
mokoro (dugout canoe), as well as a Chef’s Table experience
offering you a taste of traditional local cuisine. Later, set
out on another safari with your expert guide, whose well-honed
tracking skills may lead you off the beaten trail for
an up-close look at a cheetah with a fresh kill, a glimpse of a
leopard emerging from dense foliage or an encounter with a
rhino grazing on lush Okavango grasses. Tonight, gather for
a special farewell dinner.
Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13 Johannesburg, South AfricaFly to Johannesburg via Maun, where you connect with
your international flight home. Enjoy access to the Premier
Lounge before your departure, compliments of A&K.
Meals: Breakfast