Madikwe & Sabi Sand Signature Safari
12 Days
from
$6,924
to
$7,968
per person*
Highlights:
South Africa
(Johannesburg, Madikwe Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, Cape Town)
Trip Start/End:
Johannesburg
/
Cape Town
A premium safari to South Africa's top locations. From Johannesburg, fly to the exclusive Madikwe Game Reserve for Big Five game viewing. One of South Africa’s newer and prime safari destinations, the Madikwe Game Reserve is situated in the malaria free North West Province, bordering Botswana. This “Big Five” Reserve spans 75,000 hectares, making it one of the largest game reserves in South Africa. It is particularly renowned for its wild dog reintroduction in the east, as well as the unusual gemsbok, tsessebe and springbok. The lions in Madikwe originate from Etosha in Namibia, and are known to hunt very large prey such as giraffe and eland which requires immense strength and makes for impressive sightings. Enjoy 3 nights stay with daily game viewing included. Then fly on to the exclusive Sabi Sand Game Reserve to enjoy the best Big Five game viewing in the country. Located on the east corner of the Kruger National Park, Sabi Sand is unarguably the most renowned game park in South Africa. Enjoy 3 nights, with daily game viewing included. Rounding off the trip, fly on to the beautiful city of Cape Town. Voted one of the world's most picturesque cities, it is nestled between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, with pristine sandy beaches. Your private guide will take you exploring to windy Cape Point and the dizzying views off Table Mountain. Other worthwhile optional activities include a visit to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, seasonal whale watching, or scuba diving with great white sharks. This unique trip combines some of the most rare and wild big game with cosmopolitan Cape Town, a truly unique African adventure. Includes internal flights.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Johannesburg
| - Meet & Greet - VIP service
- Document Package - Documents
- Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
| The Michelangelo Hotel
Deluxe (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Johannesburg - Madikwe Game Reserve
| - Transfer - Private - Johannesburg - Madikwe Game Reserve [Drive 4 hours] - Driver / Guide
- Lunch (included)
- Afternoon game Safari
- Dinner (included)
| Madikwe Safari Lodge
Suite (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Madikwe Game Reserve
| - Morning Game Drive
- Lunch (included)
- Afternoon game Safari
- Dinner (included)
| Madikwe Safari Lodge
Suite (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Madikwe Game Reserve
| - Morning Game Drive
- Lunch (included)
- Afternoon game Safari
- Dinner (included)
| Madikwe Safari Lodge
Suite (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Madikwe Game Reserve - Johannesburg - Sabi Sands
| - Morning Game Drive
- Air - Madikwe Game Reserve - Johannesburg [Direct (1hr)] - Economy
- Meet & Greet - VIP service
- Air - Johannesburg - Sabi Sands [Charter] - Southern Lodges
- Lunch (included)
- Afternoon Game Drive
- Dinner (included)
| Savanna Private Game Reserve
Luxury Suites (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 6
- Sabi Sands
| - Morning Game Drive
- Lunch (included)
- Afternoon Game Drive 2
- Dinner (included)
| Savanna Private Game Reserve
Luxury Suites (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 7
- Sabi Sands
| - Early Morning Game Drive
- Lunch (included)
- Optional Activities
- Dinner (included)
| Savanna Private Game Reserve
Luxury Suites (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 8
- Sabi Sands - Nelspruit (KMIA) - Cape Town
| - Morning Game Drive
- Air - Sabi Sands - Nelspruit (KMIA) [Charter] - Charter Shuttle Flight
- Air - Nelspruit (KMIA) - Cape Town [Direct (2hrs)] - Economy
- Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
| Kensington Place
Standard Room (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
Alt: Cape Grace (Luxury)
|
- Day 9
- Cape Town
| - Private - 1/2 Day City & Table Mountain - Vehicle/Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Continuation of day tour
- Dinner (not included)
| Kensington Place
Standard Room (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
Alt: Cape Grace (Luxury)
|
- Day 10
- Cape Town
| - Private - Cape Point and Peninsula - Vehicle/Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Continuation of day tour
- Dinner (not included)
| Kensington Place
Standard Room (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
Alt: Cape Grace (Luxury)
|
- Day 11
- Cape Town
| - Optional activities
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (included)
| Kensington Place
Standard Room (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
Alt: Cape Grace (Luxury)
|
- Day 12
- Cape Town
| - Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
| Depart
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Sandton - Jo'burg
The Michelangelo Hotel
Day 1: Johannesburg
Upon arrival into South Africa you will be met inside the airport and escorted through Customs and Immigration avoiding any queues.
Upon arrival you will receive all of your necessary documents for your trip which contains a detailed personalized itinerary, maps, restaurant suggestions, Top Tips for exploring each city or region and a 24 hour concierge service (for restaurant reservations, spa treatments, child minders, day tours etc).
A privately driven vehicle will provide you with a transfer between the Airport and your hotel, or vice versa, today.
Accommodation: The Michelangelo Hotel This elegant hotel has captured the spirit of a bygone era while being at the heart of the pulsating vibrant corporate capital of Africa, Sandton Square. The hotel offers unsurpassed attention to detail and ensures that individual needs and tastes are catered for in every possible way. Beautiful Renaissance-inspired décor ensures that guests enjoy the utmost luxury both in their private suites as well as in the lounges and other public areas of the hotel.
Madikwe Game Reserve
Madikwe Safari Lodge
Day 2: Johannesburg - Madikwe Game Reserve
Today you will drive from Johannesburg to Madikwe Game Reserve. The Drive will take aproximatly 4 hours.
This afternoon you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your afternoon game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge to freshen up for dinner. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost dependant on availability.
Accommodation: Madikwe Safari Lodge The rich red timbres of the African earth are reflected in the warm tones of Madikwe Safari Lodge. Cradled between rolling hills, just 20 suites are clustered in three intimate camps.
Zebra in the Madikwe Game Reserve
Day 3: Madikwe Game Reserve
Before first light you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your early morning game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge for breakfast. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost depending on availability.
This afternoon you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your afternoon game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge to freshen up for dinner. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost dependant on availability.
Accommodation: Madikwe Safari Lodge 
Crested Barbet in the Madikwe Game Reserve
Day 4: Madikwe Game Reserve
Before first light you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your early morning game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge for breakfast. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost depending on availability.
This afternoon you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your afternoon game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge to freshen up for dinner. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost dependant on availability.
Accommodation: Madikwe Safari Lodge 
Sabi Sands 
Savanna
Day 5: Madikwe Game Reserve - Johannesburg - Sabi Sands
Before first light you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your early morning game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge for breakfast. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost depending on availability.
Fly today between your lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve (GBE) and Johannesburg. Travel time is approximately 1 hour.
Upon arrival into South Africa you will be met inside the airport and escorted through Customs and Immigration avoiding any queues.
Checked luggage restricted to 20 kg per person in soft sided bags. Travel time is approximately 2 hours.
This afternoon you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your afternoon game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge to freshen up for dinner. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost dependant on availability.
Accommodation: Savanna Private Game Reserve Savanna is an exclusive, private game lodge situated in the world famous Sabi Sand Game Reserve, bordering the Kruger National Park.
Morning Game Drive
Day 6: Sabi Sands
Before first light you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your early morning game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge for breakfast. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost depending on availability.
Embark after lunch on a 4 hour game drive with other travellers. These drives normally carry 6 to 8 passengers and are in open Land Rover type vehicles. The driver is an experienced guide who will make the drive more interesting. A tracker sits in front and follows the animals, often off road to secure sightings which are often really close and clear. As the sun sets, you just might spot some of the nocturnal animals as they awake for their night time feeding.
Accommodation: Savanna Private Game Reserve 
Elephant
Day 7: Sabi Sands
Before first light you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your early morning game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge for breakfast.
The free day will provide additional opportunities to enjoy the game viewing, including a “sun downer” and another evening game drive, sign up for additional activities or simply relax at your hotel.
Accommodation: Savanna Private Game Reserve 
Cape Town
Kensington Place
Day 8: Sabi Sands - Nelspruit (KMIA) - Cape Town
Before first light you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your early morning game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge for breakfast. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost depending on availability.
Travel today between your lodge in Sabi Sands and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.
Take your flight from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Cape Town today. The flight duration is approximately 2 hours.
Enjoy a private transfer between the airport and your hotel.
Accommodation: Kensington Place Kensington Place luxury hotel offers spectacular views of Table Mountain and is close to the National Park. The rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated in the most contemporary style. Facilities include twin/king size beds, iPod docking facilities, safe and laptop and Skype phone facilities.Though in leafy suburbia, our luxury hotel is well placed for the city centre of Cape Town. Attractions include a wide variety of restaurants, Robben Island and beautiful beaches.
Cape Town
Day 9: Cape Town
Today you will be met by your guide for an exploration of Cape Town, known affectionately as the Mother City. Your tour will take in the Houses of Parliament, the Castle (built between 1666 and 1679, this is South Africa’s oldest building), lively Greenmarket Square with its daily market, the Company Gardens and of course Table Mountain which will give you spectacular views over the city and Peninsula (cable car fee is not included as it is weather dependent). On our descent, we stop at the Bo Kaap, home to the Cape Malay community, with its cobbled streets and brightly coloured houses.
Accommodation: Kensington Place 
Penguins
Day 10: Cape Town
Today we embark on a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula. We take in the beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, before crossing over to Hout Bay, where you may choose to join an optional boat cruise to Seal Island. From here we drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve via Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most breathtaking coastal drives, where you will board a funicular to the top of the Peninsula to witness the symbolic meeting of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans as well as have spectacular views over False Bay. We enjoy lunch near here (not included – own account) before continuing to Simonstown, the naval base, and visiting the African Penguin breeding colony at Boulders Beach. En route back we stop at the world renowned Kirstenbosch Gardens before returning back to your hotel.
Accommodation: Kensington Place 
Robben Island
Day 11: Cape Town
Sign up for optional activities (not included in tour price); diving to see Great White sharks, whale watching, visit to Robben Island to see Mandela's prison, visit to local townships, walking tours, visit winelands, cycling, cultural tours and more.
Accommodation: Kensington Place Day 12: Cape Town
Enjoy a private transfer between the airport and your hotel.
Accommodation: Depart Depart from Cape Town international airport - end of itinerary.
Accommodations
- The Michelangelo Hotel
The Michelangelo Hotel - Johannesburg
This elegant hotel has captured the spirit of a bygone era while being at the heart of the pulsating vibrant corporate capital of Africa, Sandton Square. The hotel offers unsurpassed attention to detail and ensures that individual needs and tastes are catered for in every possible way. Beautiful Renaissance-inspired décor ensures that guests enjoy the utmost luxury both in their private suites as well as in the lounges and other public areas of the hotel.
- Madikwe Safari Lodge
Madikwe Safari Lodge - Madikwe Game Reserve
The rich red timbres of the African earth are reflected in the warm tones of Madikwe Safari Lodge. Cradled between rolling hills, just 20 suites are clustered in three intimate camps.
- Savanna
Savanna Private Game Reserve - Sabi Sands
Savanna is an exclusive, private game lodge situated in the world famous Sabi Sand Game Reserve, bordering the Kruger National Park.
- Kensington Place
Kensington Place - Cape Town
Kensington Place luxury hotel offers spectacular views of Table Mountain and is close to the National Park. The rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated in the most contemporary style. Facilities include twin/king size beds, iPod docking facilities, safe and laptop and Skype phone facilities.Though in leafy suburbia, our luxury hotel is well placed for the city centre of Cape Town. Attractions include a wide variety of restaurants, Robben Island and beautiful beaches.
Travel Info
Travel tips of South Africa
VISA/PASSPORT
Visitors to South Africa for tourism, short business meetings, or those in transit do not require visas for stays of up to 90 days. We recommend that the passports of all travelers to South Africa contain at least two completely blank (unstamped) visa pages each time entry is sought. These pages are in addition to the endorsement/amendment pages (as many as four) at the back of the passport. While South African statutes require only one completely blank visa page, this rule has been applied inconsistently by South African immigration officials. In addition, any trip to a neighboring country would necessitate another blank page upon return.
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the embassy of South Africa for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is recommended. Medical facilities are relatively wide spread and good quality. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/south-africa.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Pretoria (administrative).
Government: Republic. Gained independence from the UK in 1910.
Language: The official languages are Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Siswati, Tshivenda and Xitsonga.
Religion: Most inhabitants profess Christianity. There are also Hindu, Muslim and Jewish communities, and traditional beliefs are still practiced widely, sometimes in conjunction with Christianity.
Time: GMT + 2.
Electricity: 220/240 volts AC; 250 volts AC (Pretoria), 50Hz. Three-pin round plugs are in use.
Telephone: Country code +27. Area codes are used even if you are making a call in the same area.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with international mobile phone companies. Coverage extends to most of the country except in the very remote areas.
Internet: Internet cafes are present around the country and wireless is available at airports and in upmarket hotels.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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