'Stars of South Africa' Land and River Safari cruise/tour
May 4–18, 2018
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PIED PIPER TRAVEL proudly offers a… Luxury 14-night “Stars of South Africa” Land and River Safari
We wanted you to be the first to know that PIED PIPER is offering an amazing luxury five-star land and river safari on Ama Waterways! This journey may sell quickly with accommodations for only 28 guests on the Zambezi Queen.
Your amazing luxury five-star journey begins with a three-night stay in picturesque Cape Town. Next, fly to Kasane, Botswana to begin your Zambezi Queen safari cruise on the Chobe River. Explore Chobe National Park, home to one of the densest populations of wildlife on the African continent. Spend two nights at the legendary Victoria Falls before flying to Johannesburg for two nights including a visit to the township of Soweto. Then fly to Hoedspruit, located in the game-rich country of Greater Kruger National Park. Spend three nights at a luxurious game lodge in this premier eco-tourist destination, known for some of the best “Big Five” viewing in South Africa. Experience the thrill of daily game drives, while evenings bring you breathtakingly clear skies.
| Date | Day | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | Friday | Cape Town | -- | -- |
| May 5 | Saturday | Cape Town | -- | -- |
| May 6 | Sunday | Cape Town | -- | -- |
| May 7 | Monday | Cape Town/Chobe River | -- | -- |
| May 8 | Tuesday | Chobe River | -- | -- |
| May 9 | Wednesday | Chobe River | -- | -- |
| May 10 | Thursday | Chobe River | -- | -- |
| May 11 | Friday | Victoria Falls | -- | -- |
| May 12 | Saturday | Victoria Falls | -- | -- |
| May 13 | Sunday | Johannesburg | -- | -- |
| May 14 | Monday | Johannesburg | -- | -- |
| May 15 | Tuesday | Kruger Park | -- | -- |
| May 16 | Wednesday | Kruger Park | -- | -- |
| May 17 | Thursday | Kruger Park | -- | -- |
| May 18 | Friday | Kruger Park | -- | -- |
Activities
May 4: Hotel check-in, Welcome reception
May 5: Full-day tour, Chapman Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point, lunch included
May 6: Cableway up Table Mountain; Choice of tour: Wineland tour or Robben Island Guided tour: Lunch included
May 7: Flight to Kasane, Botswana, Embark Zambezi Queen; Welcome cocktail and dinner
May 8: Safari by boat; Cruise southern channels
May 9: Full day safari of Chobe National Park by open top 4X4 vehicle; picnic lunch
May 10: African village visit; Afternoon safari by boat or birdwatching or fishing. African themed dinner
May 11: Disembark Zambezi Queen; Hotel check-in; Elephant interaction; dinner
May 12: Guided tour; free afternoon; Zambezi Sundowner Cruise with tapas
May 13: Flight to Johannesburg, Hotel check-in; African “Bushmen” presentation; dinner
May 14: Soweto tour and Apartheid Museum visit; Lunch; Free evening
May 15: Fly to Hoedspruit (Kruger Park); Check-in to hotel; afternoon safari
May 16: Morning and afternoon safaris
May 17: Morning and afternoon safaris
May 18: Early morning safari; Flight to Johannesburg, return flight home