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LUXURY TAILOR MADE JOURNEYS
South Africa Journeys
Abercrombie & Kent
Tailor Made Southern Africa: A Grand Safari by A&K
14 Days from $19,995 - Private Journey
"Travel with your private party on this Luxury Tailor Made Journey, departing when you choose and with expert local guides leading the way; you can even customize the itinerary to your interests.
This grand Southern Africa adventure reveals the big game of Sabi Sand Game Reserve, the majesty of Victoria Falls and the biodiversity of the Okavango Delta — bookending it all with urban explorations of historic Johannesburg and cosmopolitan Cape Town...
Luxury Tailor Made Journeys depart on the dates that work for you and feature expert local guides throughout your journey. The itinerary below can be customized to your interests." - A & K
A&K Advantages
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Explore the burgeoning urban buzz in Johannesburg
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Encounter the “Big Five” in South Africa’s iconic Sabi Sand Game Reserve
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Behold the majesty and feel the spray of thundering Victoria Falls
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Glimpse leopards and lions from your mokoro in the “Predator Capital” of Africa
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Design your dream day in Cape Town, choosing from a multitude of options
Itinerary
DAY 1
ARRIVE JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA
Arrive in Johannesburg, where you are met by your A&K representative and transferred to your hotel.
Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
DAY 2
JOHANNESBURG | A STIRRING HISTORY
Set out on a morning trip to Soweto, a diverse township with deep ties to the nation’s recent history. Stop at the Hector Peterson Museum, site of the 1976 uprising, and Vilikasi Street, the former address of Nobel prize winners Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Next, visit the extraordinarily powerful Apartheid Museum to tour exhibits exploring the nation’s former state-sanctioned system of racial discrimination. Pass the former suburban home of Winnie Mandela, pausing to learn about the local economy of Spaza shops, sidewalk markets and corner barbershops. Return to your hotel for an afternoon and evening at leisure.
Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3
SABI SAND GAME RESERVE | INTO THE WILD
Today you are transferred to the airport to board your shared charter flight bound for South Africa’s iconic Sabi Sand Game Reserve, an area renowned for its diversity and concentration of big game. Settle into your luxury safari lodge and enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Dulini
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
SABI SAND GAME RESERVE | IN SEARCH OF THE 'BIG FIVE'
Spend the next two days exploring this storied private reserve as you see fit. Morning game drives in this secluded section of the bushveld often afford particularly frequent sightings. You may also opt to explore the bush on foot with expert guides and trackers, keeping watch for Africa’s famed “Big Five.”
Dulini
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
SABI SAND GAME RESERVE | THE SAFARI CONTINUES
On your second day at leisure in the reserve, continue to check off your safari sightings list with afternoon and evening game drives, or explore the lodge’s other amenities as you cool off in your private plunge pool, enjoy a glass of fine wine from the lodge’s extensive cellar or keep watch for big game right from your veranda.
Dulini
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE | CRUISING THE ZAMBEZI
Fly to Victoria Falls and transfer to your stunning accommodations. Later this afternoon, cruise the Upper Zambezi in search of the hippos, elephants, buffalo and exotic birdlife that frequent the water's edge. Enjoy a Scenic Sundowner as the sunset paints a dramatic canvas against the misty horizon.
Victoria Falls Island Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE | THE SMOKE THAT THUNDERS
This morning, set out on a privately guided walking tour of breathtaking Victoria Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world. Take in magnificent rainbows and towering clouds of mist as the mile-wide span of the Zambezi tumbles 300 feet down to the frothing chasm below. This afternoon, enjoy a shared game drive into Zambezi National Park, keeping a lookout for the rainforest’s abundant wildlife.
Victoria Falls Island Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA | CRADLE OF LIFE
Fly to Maun to connect with your shared flight via aircraft flight to the Okavango Delta, a vast riverine habitat supporting a stunning variety of wildlife. Settle into your luxury safari camp and enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
OKAVANGO DELTA | MOREMI GAME DRIVE
Days at Sanctuary Chief's Camp include morning and afternoon drives through the Moremi Game Reserve in custom-built 4x4 vehicles, tracking ostrich, antelope, crocodile, wildebeest, kudu and hippo. Unwind after your safari, perhaps relaxing by the pool or browsing the camp library.
Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 10
OKAVANGO DELTA | SAFARI YOUR WAY
Enjoy your final day in camp with morning and afternoon drives, taking in a birdwatchers’ paradise of over 400 species, or indulging in a rejuvenating spa treatment.
Sanctuary Chief's Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA | COASTAL COSMOPOLITAN EPICENTER
Fly today to Cape Town, a sophisticated city poised on the edge of lush wine country, dramatic mountain peaks and a vast coastal habitat. Transfer to your gracious boutique hotel and enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Ellerman House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA | EXPLORE YOUR WAY
With scenic beauty, riveting history, and a lively arts and culinary scene, Cape Town has something for everyone and more. Experience it for yourself with two full days enjoying the activities of your choice, perhaps with a visit to the fishing village at Kalk Bay, a walking tour among the colorful homes and cobblestone streets of the Bo Kaap neighborhood, or a wine tasting at Cape Point Vineyards.
Ellerman House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 13
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA | A PARTING GLIMPSE
Savor your final day of South African adventure as you see fit, perhaps with a sunrise trek to the scenic peak of Lion’s Head or a day trip to the stunning Cape Winelands.
Ellerman House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 14
DEPART CAPE TOWN
Transfer to the airport for your international departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Included With Every Luxury Tailor Made Journey
One-of-a-kind Itinerary Designed for You
Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
Exclusive Insider-Access Opportunities
English-Speaking Local Guides
Inspiring Sightseeing
Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
Full Breakfast Daily
Entrance Fees and Taxes
Deposit & Cancellation
Payment Schedule
Deposit Per Person at Time of Booking: 25% of the program price (full-payment if within 120 days of departure)
Final Payment Due: 120 days prior to departure
Cancellation Fees Per Person – Main Journeys
121 days prior to departure or more: 10% of the program price / $2,500 per person maximum
120-91 days prior to departure: 20% of program price
90-61 days prior to departure: 50% of program price
60 days prior to departure or less: 100% of the program price
Cancellations must be received in writing. Additional cancellation penalties may apply to planes, vessels and trains including private charters; select accommodations as noted in your proposal; exclusive private use of accommodations or venues; groups of 15 or more; or itineraries that fall over holiday or festival seasons.
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