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South African Wildlife & Natural Wonders

10 days South African Safari Independent Journey

Highlights: Cape Town – Franschhoek, Winelands - Kruger National Park - Johannesburg - Optional extension to Victoria Falls

Your Safari Includes:

Spectacular Cape Town and the country's premiere wildlife in Kruger National Park with expert safari. Delight in the beauty of Cape Town and her environs on a memorable sights and touring from the top of Table Mountain to the tip of the Cape of Good Hope, past quaint seaside towns and colonial Cape Dutch estates.

Cape Town and visit Robben Island with its 400 year old history where Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years. Since 1997 Robben Island has been a museum. The museum on the Island is a dynamic institution, which acts as a focal point of South African heritage.

Franschhoek a full day of private exploration is in essence your private tasting table of the region.

Winelands in one of the most breathtaking beautiful wine regions in the world, you will enjoy wine tasting and Cellar tour.

Kruger National Park - home of the big five, enjoy & immersed in the drama of life in the bush. Safari drives leave early in the morning and late in the afternoon in open vehicles for your gameviewing with an expect safari guides of your private camp.

Starts any day in Cape Town, South Africa

Start: Cape Town, South Africa End: Johannesburg, South Africa

Day 1 USA / Canada - Begin you journey

Day 2 - 5 Cape Town "Mother City" – Enjoy four nights- full day tours take in the beauty of Cape Peninsula, unique city sights and panoramic view of the 'Fairest Cape in the World' from atop Table mountain. Full day to Winelands wine tasting & lunch

Day 5 - 7 Kruger National Park – Wing to Kruger Park and into the heart of 'Big Five' country. Enjoy three days in a luxurious camp, with sunrise and afternoon wildlife drives. The area is know for its population of elephants, giraffe, buffalo, lion and leopard...to name a few!

Day 8 Johannesburg - for an overnight, there are plenty of venues to explore and a variety of quality dinning options. Day 9 Depart Johannesburg for your homebound flight / or extend to Victoria Falls

Day 10 Arrive USA / Canada - with magical memories to last a lifetime!

All your transfers, transport and sightseeing are totally private for the ultimate independent experience, with plenty of time for unscheduled serendipity.

South African Tented Safari

10 days Luxury Tented Safari

Independent Journey

Starts any day in Cape Town, South Africa

Start: Cape Town, South Africa End: Johannesburg, South Africa

Highlights: Cape Town, Franschhoek the Winelands, Kruger National Park - Luxury private Tented Safari Camp, Johannesburg.

Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve,, African Penguins at Boulders Beach, Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, South African Museum, Green Market Square, the Cape Winelands, Stellenbosch Mountains, Franschhoek, Johannesburg, Kruger National Park.

Winelands walking tour of Stellenbosch where you will experience 300 years of history in the “Town of Oaks “walking through Oak lined streets, past beautiful historical buildings. Hear about the fascinating history and rich culture heritage of the second oldest Town in South Africa.

.A full day of private exploration is in essence your private tasting table of the region.

Each tent is built on a wooden platform raised in the trees on sturdy stilts. The game lodge is fully electrified & all tents have their own en suite bathroom & private deck. Open vehicle game drive.

Sit quietly in the thatched open lounge which overlooks the river, spotting any animals that may be passing or just watch birds you become attuned to the sounds of the bush.

Optional Extension: to Victoria Falls.

The Hemingway Tanzania Safari

Highlights:

Tarangire National Park, Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater,

Serengeti National Park.

Starts any day in Arusha, Tanzania – Magellan’s Independent Journeys

Day 1 - Depart USA/Canada

Depart by overnight flight to Arusha, Tanzania.

Day 2 -Arusha

Meet and greet by Magellan Expeditions representative who will assist you and transfer.

Overnight: Arusha Coffee Lodge

Day 3 -Arusha

Your exciting safari begins today as you travel by road to Tarangire National Park, and on to your camp. After settling in, you have an opportunity to observe some of the local wildlife on a short afternoon game drive. Tarangire has an exceptional elephant population and the highest Recorded number of breeding bird species on any habitat in the world.

Overnight: Tarangire Treetops (B-L-D)

Day 4 - Arusha/Tarangire National Park

Your safari continues today as morning and afternoon game drives take you through the varied Landscapes of Tarangire. Baobab tree forests, swamps and acacia dotted plains are the backdrop for some of Africa’s more rare species. On morning and afternoon game drives you

have an opportunity to see some of Tarangire’s resident wildlife, including eland, fringe-eared oryx, giraffe, waterbuck, wildebeest, zebra, the elusive wild dog and greater kudu.

Overnight: Tarangire Treetops (B-L-D)

Day 5 - Tarangire National Park

Travel overland to Lake Manyara National Park, which contains five different wildlife habitats: Grasslands, forests, marsh; ands, scrubland, and parklands with acacia trees. This small but rich park is home to lion and great herds of elephant, allowing exceptional views and photographic Opportunities. The Ngorongoro Crater, considered being one of the natural wonders of the Worlds, the Crater is a 2,000-foot deep caldera created by the collapsed cone of a volcano and

Contains a “Lost Worlds” of wildlife.

Ngorongoro Crater the Garden of Eden of Africa

Experience heavenly game viewing in the heart of the Ngorongoro Crater. Africa's Garden of Eden is home to the Big Five and it is not uncommon to spot these mighty beasts on a single game drive. Furthermore, it remains one of the few places in the world to see the endangered black rhino; there are flamingos and hippo on Lake Makat and a huge variety of plains game,including wildebeest and zebra

Overnight: The Manor at Ngorongoro (B-L-D)

Mineral water, soft drinks, beers and house wine for dinner included at this lodge.

Day 6 - Tarangire,Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

Today you drive down into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most fascinating wildlife areas. Up to 12 miles in diameter, the Crater’s short grass prairies are an ideal haven for

animals, and you may see many species including lion, elephant, hyena, wildebeest and gazelle. Even the rare and elusive black rhinoceros, one of Africa’s most endangered species,is a resident here. Bird lovers are sure to enjoy their time in the Crater as well. Here you can view flamingoes and other birds sharing the shallow waters as they move from one grazing ground to another. You may also see Maasai herdsmen and their cattle. The Crater is in their territory and the Maasai continue to coexist with wildlife as they have for centuries; gain

insight when you visit one of their villages. Evening enjoys discussing thrilling memories of the wildlife and scenery you were fortunate enough to witness.

Overnight: The Manor at Ngorongoro (B-L-D)

Mineral water, soft drinks, beers and house wine for dinner included at this lodge

Day 7 - Ngorongoro Crater

Leaving the Ngorongoro Crater, head west to Serengeti National Park, stopping at Olduvai Gorge en route. Here the Leakey family made many of the fossil discoveries, including the Zink skull, which has identified man’s remote ancestors in East Africa. Descend into the gorge

and enjoy a privately guided visit of this most famous archaeological site. From here, you continue your drive into the arid and spectacular country of Serengeti National Park and on to your lodge. This afternoon set off on your first game drive in the park. Famed throughout Africa and around the world, Serengeti National Park’s 10,000 square miles support every type

of animal found in the region: lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah, giraffe, topi and countless others. Each year, the Serengeti is the scene of the spectacular wildebeest and zebra migration, when Millions of these animals make their annual trek in search of fresh grasses.

Overnight: Migration Camp, Serengeti – (B-L-D)

Mineral water, soft drinks, beers and house wine for dinner included at this lodge

Day 8 - Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park

Spend a further exciting day in the Serengeti, exploring its widely varied terrain and the equally varied species that inhabit it. Today’s activities include both morning and afternoon game drives, timed to coincide with the hours of peak animal activity. This evening, join your

fellow travelers for a memorable “Farewell to Africa” dinner a perfect opportunity to toast your journey and share experiences.

Overnight: Migration Camp, Serengeti – (B-L-D)

Mineral water, soft drinks, beers and house wine for dinner included at this lodge

Day 9 - Serengeti National Park

Fly to Arusha - meet and greet by Magellan Expeditions representative who will assist you & transfer for dayroom at Arusha Coffee Lodge, until your evening international flight.

Then late afternoon transfer to airport for international flight.

Connect with your overnight homebound flight.

Day 10 – Arrive USA / Canada

Not included in all of our programs

- Visas Fees

International & Domestic Airfares

For a detailed itinerary & price ask your Magellan Expeditions Specialist