13D10N Namibia + VFA + Chobe + SA
Day 1:
Depart from Japan fly to Hong Kong
Day 2:
Arrive Johannesburg, connect flight to Windhoek
Lunch
Proceed down the great escarpment into the vast Namib Desert, drive to Sossusvlei - the area marked by some of the highest dunes on earth.
Dinner at the lodge
Overnight: Sossusvlei
Day 3:
Wake up early at about 05:00, have a light breakfast
Sossusvlei excursion by 4X4 vehicle - an early morning start provides an artists palette as the colors of the sands change with sunrise. Explore dunes and Dead Vlei.
Packed lunch
Transfer to Swakopmund or Walvis Bay
Dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Swakopmund or Walvis Bay
Day 4:
Breakfast at the hotel
Optional: Dolphin Cruise by Sun Sail - we have opportunity to see Seals, Dolphins, Whales, Turtles, Sun Fish and a variety of Marine Bird life. Enjoy fresh oysters collected directly from the farms, it served on board with Champaign, for the guests that do not enjoy Oysters we have a large spread of delicious treats.
Or Scenic flight depart at Swakopmund - 1 HOUR COASTAL SCENIC FLIGHT " : (01h00 = 270 km), a short flight over the dunes, Shaunee Shipwreck, Sandwich Harbour Kolmanskop Shipwreck and coastal Towns of Walvis Bay, Long Beach & Swakopmund
Lunch
Transfer to Windhoek
Dinner
Overnight: Windhoek
Day 5:
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Windhoek Airport fly to Victoria Falls
Lunch on board
Check in hotel
Sunset Cruise - As you glide down the river in the gathering dark of the sunset, it is not a time for talking, but rather of absorbing the serenity of one of the most beautiful places on mother earth. Snacks and local beers and soft drinks are served as the guests enjoy the Zambezi River.
Enjoy a relaxing cruise as the sunsets over the sparkling water of the Zambezi River. Only you can capture the beauty of the sun setting over Kandahar Island, whether through your eyes or that of your camera.
Dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Victoria Falls
Day 6:
Breakfast at the hotel
Proceed Victoria falls tour from Zimbabwean side and Zambian side, a stop at the "Big Tree", an ancient Baobab some 16 meters in girth, the tour kicks off with an explanation of the geology of the Victoria Falls. From the Livingstone View to the Devil's Cataract, on to the Main Falls, past the Rainbow Falls and to the Danger Point, participants walk the full length of the Falls through the Rainforest, where they may catch a glimpse of bushbuck and other wildlife.
Lunch
Livingstone city tour includes Livingstone Museum, Maramba Market, etc……
Boma dinner - Partially open to the African skies and sheltered by the indigenous Gusu forest lies the award winning Boma restaurant.
This offers a unique African experience that bombards the senses with the tastes, sights, sounds and smells of Africa - together with the warmth and hospitality of Zimbabwe and its people. Specializing in a superb selection of traditional Zimbabwean dishes, fish, a variety of game meat and potjiekos (hunter's stew) - as well as vegetarian meals - diners are invited to sample such ethnic delicacies as deep fried kapenta and groundnuts.
Traditional customs, such as local beer tasting and pre-dinner handwashing, are observed while the sights and Ndebele performers who captivate diners with their vibrant and energetic songs and dance accentuate sounds of the evening.
Steeped in mystery, a witchdoctor adds a touch of drama and after dinner guests are invited to wile away the evening with the restaurant's sangoma - a traditional storyteller - to learn more about the country's folklore, culture and heritage.
Overnight: Victoria Falls
Day 7:
Breakfast at the hotel
Free at leisure, optional tour that Cesena Flight for Victoria Falls view; or Helicopter
Tour, etc……
10:30 depart to Chobe National Park, which is the second largest national park in
Botswana and covers 10,566 square km, has one of the greatest concentrations of game
found on the African continent. Its uniqueness in the abundance of wildlife and the true
African nature of the region, offers a safari experience of a lifetime
Lunch at the lodge
Afternoon boat safari
Dinner at the lodge
Overnight: Chobe National Park or around
Day 8:
Breakfast at the lodge
Early morning game drive in Chobe National Park by 4X4 open vehicle
Transfer to Victoria Falls, check in flight to Johannesburg
Check in hotel,
dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Johannesburg
Day 9:
Breakfast at the hotel
Pretoria city tour where you will visit the Voortrekker Monument which dominates the
Pretoria skyline. You will also drive by the Union Buildings where the historical
Buildings where historical inauguration of President Nelson Mandela took place and
Church Square- a street where many historical buildings have been well preserved.
Lunch
Transfer to Johannesburg Airport, check in flight to Cape Town - "the Mother City"
Check in hotel
Dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Cape Town
Day 10:
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the Cable Station where you'll have the opportunity to reach the top
of Table Mountain where famous in the world (weather permitting). Enjoy the crisp air and clear visibility as you savor what must be an experience of a lifetime. Your guide will accompany with you to the top of the mountain and point out the landmarks from on
world's most famous views.
Visit Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa. The heart of the town lies
somewhere near the oak-lined Dorp Street, with its venerable old buildings.
Lunch
at Moyo Restaurant in Spier Wine Estate
After lunch, visit one of winery to know the knowledge of wines and do wine tasting.
V&A Waterfront - Life in Cape Town centres around the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
a working harbour, historical site and pulsating place of gathering. It offers everything
from upmarket shopping malls, arts and crafts markets, theatres, live music to
entertainment. Enjoy your leisure time.
Dinner
Overnight: Cape Town
Day 11:
Breakfast at the hotel
depart on a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula. This tour brings you to the Atlantic
suburbs, Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay to Hout Bay, where you embark on a boat
ride to Seal Island, if weather permits.
Lobster lunch
Then proceed to Mineral World, a gemstone factory.
drive along False Bay to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve before reaching Cape
Point, and ascend to the highest point. Continue the tour driving into Boulders Beach
and see the penguins. Drive past Simon's Town, an old naval base, Muizenberg, back to
Cape Town.
Japanese dinner
Overnight: Cape Town
Day 12:
Breakfast at the hotel
Free at leisure
Transfer to Cape Town Airport, check in flight to Johannesburg
Connect flight to Hong Kong
Overnight: on board
Day 13:
Connect flight to Japan.