Southern Africa Safari & Rail Adventure

Day 1: Arrive Cape Town, South Africa

Arrive in Cape Town and transfer to one of the country’s most famous hotels, set at the foot of Table Mountain.

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

Day 2: Cape Town | Look to the Beacon of Hope

Ascend Table Mountain via cable car to take in an inspiring panorama of the city. Proceed to the colorful and distinctive Bo-Kaap neighborhood for a walking tour. After lunch, view other historical landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope, St. George's Cathedral, the Company Garden and the District Six Museum. Tonight, gather with your fellow guests to enjoy a relaxing welcome dinner.

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town | Meals: BLD

Day 3: Cape Town | Cape Point & Boulders Beach

Discover Cape Point, the scenic promontory at the southwestern tip of the continent. Journey past the "bikini beaches” at the base of the towering Twelve Apostles Mountain Range, along Hout Bay with its bustling fishing harbor and over the famous Chapman's Peak Drive. Explore the stunning Cape Peninsula and Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to rare bonteboks and chacma baboons. Ride the "Flying Dutchman” funicular to the great pinnacle at blustery Cape Point, which presides over treacherous reefs and sandy beaches. At Boulders Beach, visit its colony of endangered African penguins; accustomed to humans, they provide endless photo opportunities. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure, perhaps exploring the city's harbor front or dining in one of Cape Town's world-class restaurants.

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town | Meals: BL

Day 4: Riding the Rovos Rail | Into the Winelands

Today, take in the richness of the Constantia Winelands, nestled below Table Mountain, starting with a visit to Constantia Glen for a tour of their cellar guided by the winemaker. Enjoy a wine tasting followed by a farm-to-table lunch. Afterward, recapture the romance of a bygone era as you board the wood-paneled coaches of the luxurious Rovos Rail. Depart Cape Town Station as you settle into your suite. Wind through mountains and rolling green hills of the Cape Winelands as the sun sets, and sip South African vintages as the stunning scenery scrolls by.

Rovos Rail | Meals: BLD

Day 5: Riding the Rovos Rail | Across the Great Karoo

This morning, stop for a charming look at Matjiesfontein, an authentically preserved Victorian village. Roll on to the Great Karoo, a vast semi-desert region that was once an inland sea, observing its arid beauty.

Rovos Rail | Meals: BLD

Day 6: Riding the Rovos Rail | Diamond Mine Museum

Arrive in Kimberley to tour the Diamond Mine Museum and view one of the world's largest hand-dug excavation sites. Proceed into the grasslands of gold-rich Highveld, marveling at the changing landscapes.

Rovos Rail | Meals: BLD

Day 7: Johannesburg | Heart of South Africa

After breakfast, bid farewell to Rovos Rail. Travel to Soweto, a township just southwest of Johannesburg, for a driving tour that takes in key highlights, such as Vilikazi Street — the only street in the world that has been home to two Nobel prize winners, Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu — and the Hector Peterson Museum. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to your hotel in the suburbs of Johannesburg for an evening at leisure, resting or enjoying the amenities of your accommodations.

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa | Meals: BL

Day 8: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe | Livingstone Exclusive

Fly to Victoria Falls, where you transfer to your luxury hotel set on the banks of the Zambezi River, very near Victoria Falls. This evening, before dinner, enjoy hearing from a special guest speaker who shares tales of celebrated Scottish explorer and missionary David Livingstone on an A&K-exclusive experience.

The Palm River Hotel | Meals: BD

Day 9: Chobe National Park, Botswana | Design your Day

Set out on a guided walking tour of breathtaking Victoria Falls, one of the world's greatest natural wonders. Afterward, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.

• Privately Bike the Area, cycling the town of Victoria Falls and stopping at scenic viewpoints along the way.
• Meet with a Member of the Monde Community for a tour of a local homestead and visit their community school, supported by Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy.
• Tour the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust Headquarters and learn about their veterinary clinic, wildlife rehabilitation center, and ongoing research projects.

Later, drive to your safari lodge, the only one located inside Botswana's world-renowned Chobe National Park, and settle into your spacious, river-facing accommodations. This afternoon, set out on a Chobe River safari, watching as elephants line the water's edge, hippos congregate in lagoons and predators come down to quench their thirst. Return to the lodge for dinner.

Chobe Game Lodge | Meals: BLD

Days 10: Chobe National Park | Plentiful Wildlife Viewing

Today, embark on morning and afternoon game drives, starting with an early morning safari, arriving ahead of most visitors, thanks to your lodge's ideal location, to see predators at their most active. Explore along the Chobe River as your experienced guide interprets the bush signs and tracks in search of the resident wildlife. Watch for elephants, huge herds of buffalo and plenty of predators such as lions, wild dogs and even leopards.

Chobe Game Lodge | Meals: BLD

Day 11: Okavango Delta, Botswana | A Prized Experience

Fly to the Okavango Delta via Kasane Airport. Arrive at your amazing Chief 's Camp in the vast Moremi Game Reserve. Often called the "Predator Capital of Africa,” this reserve is home to only a handful of camps, which makes for a unique and highly prized game-viewing experience, free of crowds. Observe how the lush delta draws remarkable birds and wildlife, including the Big Five, on a late-afternoon game drive capped by a refreshing Scenic Sundowner.

Chief's Camp, An A&K Sanctuary | Meals: BLD

Day 12: Okavango Delta | Game Drives and the Big Five

Rise early for a game drive on the reserve, where the game viewing is magnificent. Activities include a seasonal ride on the delta in a mokoro (dugout canoe), as well as a Chef's Table experience offering you a taste of traditional local cuisine. Later, set out on another safari with your expert guide, whose well-honed tracking skills may lead you off the beaten trail for an up-close look at a cheetah with a fresh kill, a glimpse of a leopard emerging from dense foliage or an encounter with a rhinos grazing on lush Okavango grasses. Tonight, gather for a special farewell dinner.

Sanctuary Chief's Camp | Meals: BLD

Day 13: Depart Johannesburg, South Africa

Fly to Johannesburg via Maun, where you connect with your international flight home. Enjoy access to the Premier Lounge before your departure, compliments of A&K.

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