12-Nights Essence of South Africa (14-Day) tour

12-Nights Essence of South Africa (14-Day) beginning in Cape Town and endingi n Johannesburg.

Experience the contrasts of South Africa — from the lush green wine valleys of Franschhoek, to vibrant cities alive with history and the stunning barren landscapes of a private reserve in the Kalahari Desert hiding some of the most prized endangered species in the world. Spend three days at the fabled Londolozi Private Game Reserve with game drives at dawn and dusk. Visit the world-renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and see a stunning variety of beautiful plants and flowers.

Highlights:

• Ascend Table Mountain by aerial cableway for stunning views of the city bowl and Table Bay
• Dine with a South African family in Cape Town
• Taste the best wines of the Winelands region at a private tasting
• Experience luxury rail travel onboard the legendary Blue Train
• Be pampered at the luxurious and stylish Londolozi private safari camp

• Deluxe rooms in the best available hotels
• Three meals per day, including our unique Dine-Around program that lets you enjoy any restaurant you choose with à la carte dining, or relax with room service when available*
• A professional Travel Director as your personal concierge
• Local sightseeing with professional English-speaking guides with unparalleled knowledge, including entrance fees for places visited
• Active participation and up-close encounters to experience the cultures of your journey
• Bottled water, soft drinks, coffee and tea included with meals; bottled water during sightseeing excursions
• All gratuities to hotel and restaurant staff and local guides and drivers Group or individual airport transfers on arrival and departure flights
• The TravcoAssist Travel Protection Plan, including emergency medical evacuation insurance coverage for injury or illness, and 24-hour Worldwide Live Travel Assistance through Travel Guard Assistance