Luxury Cape Town and Safari 7 Day Vacation Package

by Tammy Levent

south africa trip specialist

Day 1 – Arrival Cape Town

On arrival in Cape Town guests will be met by a Welcome Tourism Services representative who will escort them to the vehicle and transfer to the hotel.

One of the world’s most picturesque tourist destinations and most beautiful cities in the world. Cape Town is situated amidst majestic mountains and is surrounded by pristine white beaches. Often called the ‘cosmopolitan hub of Africa’, it is home to a rich cultural and historical heritage, vibrant restaurants and nightlife and a multitude of activities – from extreme sports to leisurely scenic cruises and world-class shopping. On arrival guests will check in at their hotel.

Value Adds
• Room upgrade subject to availability at check-in
• Complimentary starter or Dessert, when ordering a Main Meal from the Restaurant.

Harbour Bridge: Ideally positioned on the fringe of the V&A Waterfront within the Cape Town International Convention Centre precinct, this state-of-the-art hotel offers no less than 360 degree views of the best the Mother City has to offer. Set against a backdrop of mesmerising ocean and mountain views with a sea water canal running through the hotel’s bridge wing and a water taxi ultimately completing the scene, Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites links the city to the sea. Perfect for both business and leisure travelers. Offering 40 quality rooms and 18 luxury suites, Harbour Bridge Hotel and Suites offers clear lines and high-quality furnishings, along with pure luxury and modern elegance. All rooms and suites have an en-suite bathroom, whilst the suites have an additional lounge area and fully equipped kitchen. Further services include satellite TV, hairdryer, telephone and private digital safe. Four star amenities combined with state-of-the-art meeting facilities makes Harbour Bridge Hotel and Suites the hottest property on the business and conference circuit.

The rest of the evening will be at leisure.

Services Included

Vehicle & guide services: Road transfer from Cape Town Airport to hotel

Entrance fees included: None

Meals Included: None

Overnight accommodation | Harbour Bridge Hotel | Bridge rooms | Bed and breakfast basis

Day 2 –Cape Town

Guests will enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Half Day City Tour.
After breakfast, guests will go on a morning half day city scheduled tour.

Highlights of this half day tour include a visit up Table Mountain on the cableway (the cableway ticket is not included as the mountain visit is weather permitting); Malay Quarter, city centre and Company Gardens and time permitting the Castle of Good Hope. Photographic opportunities of Table Mountain present from Table Bay and the Cape Town Diamond Works.

The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure.

Services Included:

Vehicle & guide services: TICC Half Day Table Mountain and City Scheduled Tour

Entrance fees included: Cape Castle

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight accommodation | Harbour Bridge Hotel | Bridge rooms | Bed and breakfast basis

Day 3–Cape Town

Guests will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Cape Point Full Day Scheduled Tour |
After breakfast, guests will go on a morning half day city scheduled tour.

Cape Town is built on a mountainous peninsula. This full day tour is an ideal way to see the highlights of the city. Travel along the Atlantic seaboard with its white beaches and rugged mountains to Hout Bay. If time permits, there is the option of taking a half hour boat trip to Duiker Island to see a Cape Fur Seal colony (for own account). If open, continue on Chapman’s Peak Drive, noted as one of the most stunning roadways in the world. Visit the Cape Point Nature Reserve and the tip of the Cape Peninsula that has captivated travelers for centuries. The return journey to Cape Town takes guests along the False Bay coast with the option of visiting the colony of rare African Penguins at Boulders Beach (for own account). Guests will pass through the naval village of Simon’s Town, Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay and Muizenberg. Visit the internationally-acclaimed Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden before returning to the hotel.

Guests will have the evening at leisure.

Services Included:

Vehicle & guide services: TICP Full day Cape Point Scheduled Tour

Entrance fees included: Cape Point Nature Reserve and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Meals Included: Breakfast

Overnight accommodation | Harbour Bridge Hotel | Bridge rooms | Bed and breakfast basis

Day 4 –Cape Town to Bush

Guests will enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

After completing check out formalities guests will be met and transferred to Cape Town International Airport for the flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. (flight costs not included)

On arrival at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport guests will be met and transferred to Bongani Mountain Lodge.

On arrival guests will check in at the lodge.

Value Add: Bushman Paining Tour

Bongani Mountain Lodge: Bongani Mountain Lodge is ideally situated in the shadows of the Malelane Mountain range in 8000 hectares of Mthetomusha Private Game Reserve, on the southwestern border of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. It is a low-risk malaria destination due to its altitude where you can experience the Big Five including lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo. Walk ancient paths once used by the San (Bushman) people with over 250 San rock art sites, estimated to be 1 500 years old, the greatest concentration of rock art per square meter on earth.

Guests will enjoy lunch at the lodge.

Guests will enjoy an afternoon game drive in the reserve looking for the Big 5.

Dinner will be enjoyed at the lodge.

Services Included:

Vehicle & guide services: Road transfer from hotel to Cape Town Airport & Road transfer from KMIA to Bongani Mountain Lodge

Entrance fees included: Conservation Fees & Afternoon Game Drive

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (excluding drinks)

Overnight accommodation | Bongani Mountain Lodge | Standard rooms | Full Board + Game Activities

Day 5 & 6 –Bongani Mountain Lodge

Guests will be woken early for a morning game drive.

Guests will enjoy breakfast at the lodge.

Guests will have some time at leisure at the lodge.

Guests will enjoy lunch at the lodge.

Guests will enjoy an afternoon game drive in the reserve looking for the Big 5.

Dinner will be enjoyed at the lodge.

Services Included:

Vehicle & guide services: None

Entrance fees included: 2 x Game Drives

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (excluding drinks)

Overnight accommodation | Bongani Mountain Lodge | Standard rooms | Full Board + Game Activities

Day 7 – Depart

Guests will be woken early for a morning game drive. (Dependant on departure flight times)

Guests will enjoy breakfast at the lodge.

After completing check out formalities guests will be met and transferred to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for the onward flight. (flight costs not included)

Services Included:

Vehicle & guide services: Road transfer from Lodge to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

Entrance fees included: Morning Game Drive

Meals Included: Breakfast

DEPART

Included:

• Transportation as indicated
• Accommodation in standard rooms at hotels, lodges and camps, unless otherwise indicated in the itinerary.
• Scheduled tours TICC and TICP with entrance fees as indicated
• Meals as indicated in itinerary.
• Value adds as mentioned.
• Entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Tourism levies where applicable

Other included Value added Welcome Tourism Services |

• 24 Hours Manager On Duty helpline for the full duration of clients’ stay in South Africa.
• Meet and greet staff at all international airports within South Africa.
• Extended office hours :
Monday – Friday 07h00 – 17h30
Saturday 09h00 – 13h00
Sunday Closed
• Countrywide infrastructure, with offices located in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town.
• Extended passenger liability of R100 million per incident.

Not included:

• Personal extras (curios, gifts etc.)
• Any gratuities.
• Porterage.
• Entrance fees.
• Any airfare or airport departure taxes
• Any medical or travel insurance.
• Optional tours and transfers are not included in the total person package cost

Important Notes:

• All costings are based on a minimum of 2 passengers travelling, with a single supplement, should a costing be required for a single traveller, this will be on request only.
• Please note that clients should be made aware of luggage restrictions on Domestic Flights prior to departure.  Guests are restricted to 1 bag of 20 kgs only on several Domestic Carriers.  Should guests travel with 2 bags – the second bag will be charged for at R300.00 which will be for the client’s own account.
• Please be aware that coaches also do not have capacity for copious amounts of luggage, hence we would urge you to advise your clients to limit their luggage
• Tourvest are supporting the “Born to Live Wild” campaign that discourages tourists from visiting facilities where direct engagement with captive predators is permitted, and therefore in light of this we will unfortunately not be in a position to assist with any reservations or arrangements for a visit to the Lion Park or similar activity.
• Table Mountain will be closed for annual maintenance between July & August (dates to be finalized).
• Please note the terms and condition applicable to groups are not the same as the FIT terms and conditions on our website and our brochure. Once a group has been confirmed a contract fitting the specifics of that particular group will be sent to cover deposits requirements and release dates etc.
• A copy of the terms and conditions are available on request.
• This is a cost proposal only and is subject to availability of quoted services at time of booking.
• Proposal is valid as indicated
• Proposal is subject to terms and conditions of business. Copy of which is available on request.
• Costs are nett and non-commissionable.
• Costs are based on rates made available by our suppliers for requested travel period.
• Costs are subject to change due to currency fluctuations or any other statutory increases beyond our control.
• It might be necessary, due to circumstances beyond our control, where we might need to change the programme. Closing times at sightseeing points, changed flight times, road blocks, detours or act of God can also delay the programme. We reserve the right to make changes due to circumstance of this nature.

Very important note for all potential visitors to South Africa:

• Please ensure that when booking a trip for yourself or clients that your/their passports all comply with immigration regulations.

• According to an international regulation, passports must have at least two blank pages in them when one enters a country, and it should also not have less than 6 months to go before expiry. South African immigration officials are very particular about enforcing this regulation and will not allow guests to enter the country should their passports be incorrect.

• Errors and Omissions Excepted