12 DAYS – SOUTH AFRICA & KENYA

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport meet with our representative at the airport. Nairobi, popularly known as “Green City in the Sun”. Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name “Nairobi” translates to “the place of cool waters”. On arrival proceed hotel and check in( Standard check in time is 03:00 PM ) Dinner and overnight in Nairobi. (Meals: D)

After breakfast, Lake Naivasha located just 55 miles northwest of Nairobi, is on of the most beautiful of Kenya’s Rift Valley lakes. Lunch at our Lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon game run. Take a boat ride to Crescent Island and walk around this game and bird sanctuary, which is host to Zebra, Giraffe, Waterbuck, several antelope species and more. Overnight in Lake Naivasha. (Meals: B, L, D)

Today after breakfast we drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara National Reserve proceed to Masai Mara. This is undoubtedly the finest wildlife area in Kenya for seeing big game. The reserve is famous for the Great Migration, which reputedly is one of the most impressive natural events in the world & is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Lunch at our Lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon game run. (Meals: B, L, D)

The search for great predators continue today. Enjoy game drive in morning and evening. Game viewing here is in fact fabulous year- round. Restricted off-road game viewing is allowed, making it all the more attractive. Dinner and overnight at Masai Mara.(Meals: B, L, D)

Today after breakfast proceed to Nairobi. Up on arrival , lunch followed by guided tour of Nairobi. Later visit Giraffe Center, where you can learn more about the Rothschild’s giraffes and even feed them from an elevated platform. Overnight at Nairobi. (Meals: B, L, D)

Your fascinating Kenya tour ends as you check out of the hotel in Nairobi to fly to Cape Town, South Africa, Upon arrival, transfer to your Hotel. Cape Town is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, reflecting its role as a major destination for immigrants and expatriates to South Africa. Later in the evening, enjoy Indian dinner. Overnight in Cape Town. (Meals: B, L, D)

Today, you will travel by the cable car to the Peak of Table Mountain (Weather permitting) to witness the phenomenal views of Cape Town. Upon your descent, visit the Malay Quarter, Cape Town city center, Company Gardens. Travel to Milner ton Lighthouse for a great photo opportunity of Table Mountain from across Table Bay. Finally you have a brief stop at the Diamond Works to learn about one of South Africa’s most famous exports product and later visit to the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Overnight in Cape Town. (Meals: B, L, D)

Enjoy the full day tour of Cape Peninsula. This is an area of wild natural beauty with breathtaking scenery, wildlife and vegetation around every corner. The highlight of the tour includes Cape Point and its Nature Reserve and the Funicular, Seal Island Cruise (weather permitting), Penguin colony, Simons Town and Cape of Good Hope. Overnight in Cape Town. (Meals: B, L, D)

This morning check out and proceed to Oudtshoorn. Visit Congo Caves, one of the world’s great wonders with its finest stalactite caves. Later travel to Oudtshoorn -the feather capital of the world. Evening at leisure, Overnight in Oudtshroon/George. (Meals: B, L, D)

Today enjoy the Safari Ostrich Farm. The tour starts in the breeding camp, where stages of their life cycle are explained. You can sit on & even ride on an ostrich. Later proceed to Knysna and enjoy a ferry ride on famous Knysna Lagoon and visit Featherbed Nature Reserve, a pristine piece of paradise on the Western Head of Knysna. Discover sandy coves, peer into giant caves. Explore local markets. Overnight in Knysna. (Meals: B, L, D)

After Breakfast, check out and proceed to George airport to fly to Johannesburg. Upon arrival depart for guided city tour. The city is the source of a large-scale gold and diamond trade, due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills. Today you will explore Constitutional Hill, Newton Precinct, JSE, Diagonal Street, Carlton Center (observation deck), Rissik Street, Nelson Mandela House , Sandton Square, Temples, Mosque, and Gandhi Square and much more. Overnight in Johannesburg. (Meals: B, L, D)

After breakfast proceed to airport to take flight back to USA or your next destination. (Meals: B)