TRIP SUMMARY Length: 15 days Route Description: This trip starts in Johannesburg, South Africa and then travels northeast to the Timbavati Nature Reserve and luxury camp where a large variety of game can be seen. You head a short distance to the Thornybush Game Reserve adjacent to Kruger National Park to stay at another luxury camp, an exclusive getaway offering some of the best game-viewing in Africa. Next, travel to the Madikwe Game Reserve and stay in the luxurious suites at a premier lodge. Lastly, head southwest toward the coastal city of Cape Town where you stay at one of the world's most luxurious hotels. Voted the best hotel in South Africa several times, this hotel is located on its own promontory surrounded by water on three sides, affording views of Table Mountain, the yacht marina and a working harbor. Set Departure Dates: None, please contact Explore regarding when you would like to travel. Map of Route- click to enlarge

Day 1 - Depart for Johannesburg, South Africa.

Days 2 - Johannesburg
Arrive Johannesburg and check into a beautiful hotel located just 20 minutes from the airport. Set in estate-like grounds in Morningside Manor, this is an exclusive boutique hotel which would appear entirely appropriate in a stylish Parisian square!

Days 3 to 5 - Timbavati Nature Reserve
Fly to the Timbavati Nature Reserve and your luxury camp where you get up-close to the area's large variety of game on your morning and afternoon game drives.

Days 6 to 8 - Thornybush Game Reserve
Charter to the Thornybush Game Reserve, also adjacent the Kruger National Park. Here you check into another luxury camp, an exclusive getaway for those who value privacy, personalized service and the best game viewing Africa has to offer. Big game abounds here and close to 250 recorded bird species can be spotted in the area.

Days 9 to 11 - Madikwe Game Reserve
Fly to an incredible lodge which is set on a hill amongst huge boulders and age old Tamboti trees overlooking the endless bushveld of the Madikwe Game Reserve. The luxurious suites are ingeniously built into the boulders and the unusual, yet subtle décor integrates natural elements with colors highlighting Africa's ambiance.

Days 12 to 14 - Cape Town
Fly to Cape Town via Johannesburg and transfer to your luxury hotel which was built in a timelessly classical style providing the perfect link between the elegance of the old city and the vibrancy of the Cape Town Waterfront. Voted the best hotel in South Africa several times, this hotel is located on its own promontory surrounded by water on three sides, affording views of Table Mountain, the yacht marina and a working harbor.

Day 15 - Cape Town/Johannesburg
Transfer to the airport to board your flight homeward.

NOTE: This is just one example of many custom itineraries we can do for you in this diverse country.

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