Sat 09 Jan- LONDON / JOHANNESBURG

Depart Heathrow on your overnight flight to Johannesburg

Sun 10 Jan - JOHANESBURG / GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Arrive Johannesburg, complete customs and immigration formalities and connect to your 1 hour flight to Hoedspruit Airport,  next to Kruger National Park. On arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, Kapama Rangers welcome and greet guests before assisting them onto open safari vehicles for the short transfer to the lodge where you check in and enjoy lunch.   

Kapama Private Game Reserve is an African Eden. Sweeping across 13 000 hectares of savannah and riverine forest, Kapama represents a piece of Africa as it used to be. With the mighty Drakensberg mountains in the distance and iconic Kruger National Park to the east, Kapama has the finest wildlife safari offering with vast herds of buffalo, elephant and antelope along with plentiful predators resident on the reserve.  

Enjoy your first afternoon safari. 

Tonight you are invited to join your tour host and fellow travellers for ‘Welcome Drinks’ and a brief introduction to South Africa from your local agent. Dinner will be enjoyed in the Lodge dining Room.

Mon 11 - Tue 12 Jan - KAPAMA GAME RESERVE

The days start with an early wake-up call between 5am and 5:30am. Tea, coffee and rusks are enjoyed together before heading out at first light. Halfway through the game drive, there’s a stop for hot drinks and snacks, before returning to the lodge at around 9am for a hearty breakfast. After breakfast take a nature walk with your Ranger, relax around the pool or enjoy a spa treatment or one of the many activities the lodge has on offer. Options include (payable locally): Spa treatments, Elephant back Safari or a nature walk.

Lunch is served at your leisure followed by an afternoon safari.  Dinner will either be served at the lodge dining room or in the open air Boma.

Wed 13 Jan - SCENIC PANORMAIC TOUR TO JOHANNESBURG

We depart Kapama by coach and drive back to Johannesburg via the scenic Panorama Route. The route along the Mpumalanga escarpment is both pleasurable and picturesque to drive as there is so much to see. Along the way you will enjoy stops at Gods Window, Blyde River Canyon and Mac Falls.  

Arrive Johannesburg early evening and transfer to Sandton, one of Johannesburg's prestigious suburbs and your chosen hotel. 

Thu 14- Mon 18 Jan-  3rd SUNFOIL TEST, SOUTH AFRICA v ENGLAND Venue: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg  Time for the action to begin. Daily return transfers will be provided to the Ground. During the Test join your host and fellow travellers at our cricket forum where you'll have an opportunity to ask any questions about the current series as well as listen to some tales from his playing days.

Tue 19 Jan – JOHANNESBURG - VICTORIA FALLS

After Breakfast, transfer to OR Thambo International Airport for your flight to Zimbabwe. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in.

In the early afternoon you are met by your local tour-guide for a guided walking tour of the Victoria Falls You will learn the fascinating story of the great missionary-explorer David Livingstone who on the 17th November of 1855 was taken by dugout canoe down the Zambezi River to see “Mosi-oa-tunya“ – “the smoke that thunders“ – and the terrifying abode of the great river god, Nyaminyami.  The walk will take about 1-2 hours and you will, stop at various view points along the Falls. There is also the opportunity to visit the craft market with its many woodcarvings and African Artifacts.

Wed 20 Jan – VICTORIA FALLS

Today is a fee day for you to explore and enjoy some of the many activities available including excellent fishing, a terrifying bungee jump and arguably the best commercial white water rafting in the world. You could also take a stroll into Vic Falls Town to enjoy the shops and markets or simply relax at the hotel pool.

Thu 21 Jan – VICTORIA FALLS - JOHANNESBURG-LONDON

Meet in the hotel lobby for your mid morning tranfer to Victoria Falls Airport and your flight to Johannesburg. On arrival check-in for your flight home, arriving London Heathrow early the following morning (22 January)

OPTIONAL 4th TEST EXTENSION

Thu 21 Jan – VICTORIA FALLS - JOHANNESBURG

Arrive Johannesburg and transfer to your Sandton based hotel for the final Test at Centurion Park.  

Fri 22- Tue 26 Jan-  4th SUNFOIL TEST, SOUTH AFRICA v ENGLAND Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion The final Test has arrived! Daily return transfers will be provided to the Ground. During the Test,  join your host at our popular cricket forum where you'll have an opportunity to ask any questions about how well England have performed againt the Proteas.

Wed 27Jan – JOHANNESBURG - LONDON
Enjoy a lazy morning at the hotel before its time to pack your bags and prepare for your flight home. Transfer to OR Thambo International Airport, complete check-in formalities and proceed to the departure lounge. Arrive Heathrow early the following morning (28 January).

PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
 

Kapama River Lodge   4 Star  (on request)

Kapama Private Game Reserve is an African Eden. Sweeping across 13 000 hectares of savannah and riverine forest, Kapama represents a piece of Africa as it used to be. Located in close proximity to Eastgate Airport, guests are met by rangers and taken to the lodge in open vehicles. As part of the greater Kruger area, vast herds of buffalo, elephant and antelope are resident on Kapama, along with plentiful predators.

The majestic northern Drakensberg mountains form the backdrop to the lodge, which is positioned along a bend of the seasonal Kapama River. River Lodge epitomises five-star safari accommodation with each spacious room featuring a full en-suite bathroom and uninterrupted views of this game rich, Big 5, reserve. Guest entertainment includes a swimming pool, lounge, bar, library, curio shop and boma. Meals are of a buffet style and offer a variety of freshly prepared pan African dishes.

 

JOHANNESBURG HOTEL OPTIONS

The Maslow    4 Star

The Maslow is the ultimate new business hotel in Sandton providing an environment where individuals can reach their full potential by having the facilities, technology and intelligence in place to facilitate business. Situated in the heart of Sandton’s business district, home to top investment banks, financial institutions, the Gautrain station and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, The Maslow offers some of the best corporate facilities in Sandton, including complimentary high speed internet access throughout the hotel, 13 meeting rooms, conference centre with multi-divisible ballroom and auditorium, techno gym and an Africology Spa. The Maslow hotel offers a complimentary scheduled return transfer service every 15 minutes to the Gautrain Station and Sandton City. Guests may alsomake use of the Maslow’s private chauffer service.

The Michelangelo    5 Star

The elegant Michelangelo Hotel is a member of the 'Leading Hotels of the World', situated in the heart of the exclusive Sandton district.  Renaissance inspired architecture ensures a luxurious feel throughout and the rooms and suites offer a tasteful and elegant retreat. Located on Nelson Mandela Square 'Africa's Business and Lifestyle Capital' the Michelangelo is within easy access to Africa's finest shops, restaurants, cinemas and theatres. The hotel's two restaurants provide an international culinary experience and are complimented by many fine restautants and bars in Nelson Mandela Square. Hotel facilities include a bar, fully euipped gym with steam bath, heated indoor pool and sundeck.
Price Supplement (6 nights): Twin/Double Sharing £200  / Single Supplement £398
Price Supplement (12 nights): Twin/Double Sharing £400 / Single Supplement £796
 

VICTORIA FALLS
 

Victoria Falls Hotel   5 Star

The Victoria Falls Hotel, popularly known as “the grand old lady of the Falls”, is situated in the Victoria Falls National Park, a world heritage site, and is a member of the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World group. The Edwardian-style five-star hotel, built in 1904, combines the charm of the old with the convenience of the new. Set in lush tropical gardens with lily ponds, palm trees and semi-tropical shrubs, it provides the tranquillity and seclusion that many guests seek. The famous Victoria Falls are just a ten-minute walk away using the hotel’s private pathway, and “the smoke that thunders” or “Mosi-O-Tunya” in the local dialect, is clearly audible and visible from this luxurious property..

World-class service, and food and beverage choice and preparation second to none, make the hotel a magnet for international visitors and locals alike. The opulent Livingstone Room for fine dining and dancing, the Jungle Junction with its famous breakfast and dinner buffets and ethnic entertainment in the evenings, offer variety and wide choice. Stanley’s Terrace, with its clear view of the Victoria Falls Bridge, connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia, is renowned for its cocktails and afternoon teas.

South African Airways

Flights depart from London Heathrow - Terminal 2
Economy baggage allowance - 1 piece of hold luggage - max weight 23 kilos
All flight times are based on the 24hr clock and are subject to change
British Airways flights can be requested - prices on request

Call our sales team on 01737 244398 to check the availability of the match/matches you wish to book. To confirm your booking we require a 30% deposit payment at the time of booking. A booking form will be forwarded with your confirmation invoice or alternatively can be downloaded below.

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