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7 Day itinerary in South Africa, Africa

Cape Town & Aquila Safari Lodge

Get to know the best of the Cape Town for 3 days, before your transfer to the Aquila Safari Lodge, where you will stay for the next 3 days and will be able to see the best of wildlife and natural Karoo beauty, capture stunning wildlife photos and make once-in-a-lifetime African memories, all this, ... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Cape Town

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Outdoors & Nature

Culture & Arts

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Embark on a journey to the Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point

2

Explore The Cape Town CBD with its restaurants, bars, museums and crafts markets

3

Get the chance to see the Big 5 during your morning and afternoon Game Drives

4

Experience luxurious African hospitality & traditional culinary delights

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Airport Transfer

Upon your arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met outside the arrivals hall and transferred to The Victoria & Alfred Hotel, located in the heart of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. After check-in the rest of your day is at your leisure - within easy walking distance and with so much on offer in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, time is guaranteed to fly by. Alternatively you are always welcome to relax at your hotel and enjoy the facilities on offer, such as, unwinding at the Dock House swimming pool, being pampered at the Sanctuary Signature spa or simply sitting on the veranda at Ginja's (the hotels in-house restaurant)enjoying a delicious meal, refreshing drink and "people watching" while admiring the stunning views of the harbor and Table Mountain.

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Day 2

place Explore the best of Cape

After enjoying your breakfast, you will be picked-up to start your activities: The Cape Town CBD is the perfect base to explore the Mother City with its restaurants, bars, museums, crafts markets and of course, Long Street, famous for nightlife. The CBD is the perfect gateway to all the major attractions like V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain but also the beaches at Sea Point, Camps Bay and Clifton. Combine historical Stellenbosch and its wine region with a journey to the Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point. All of this and more can be enjoyed even if you are on a tight schedule. Highlights: The Peninsula: Clifton & Camps Bay, Twelve Apostles, Llandudno, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak (if open), Noordhoek, Ostrich viewing (drive by), Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Penguin colony (optional), Simons Town, Kalk Bay, Muizenberg, False Bay, The Wine Route: Wine tasting, Cellar Tour, Cheese Tasting, Opportunity to purchase wine, Wi-Fi on board. Includes: Entrance Fees, Tour Guide, Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi. Excludes: Lunch & Entrance Fees for optional activities

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Day 3

place Cape Town City Tour

Today, join us for a morning or afternoon orientation tour of the Mother City as we venture through the streets crowded with history. This tour includes an optional visit to Table Mountain or, in the event of inclement weather, Table View. Highlights: South African Museum, Company Gardens, Malay Quarter/ Bo-Kaap, Green Market Square, Table Mountain Cable Car - optional, Short Diamond factory tour – optional, Wi-Fi on board Includes: Entrance Fee to South African Museum, Tour Guide, Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi Excludes: Lunch & Cable Car (Table Mountain)

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Day 4

place Transfer from Cape Town to Aquila Safari

After breakfast, take your private transfer to your next location in Touws River, Aquila Safari Lodge. Discover the magic of the re-emerging Karoo town, Touws River which is a small railway town in the Western Cape about 160 kilometres north-east of Cape Town. As the first town in the Karoo coming from the Cape, it is known as the “Gateway to the Karoo” and driving the other direction: “Gateway to the Boland”. This Central Karoo town has one of the richest and most diverse histories and once played a crucial role in the developing railway sector of South Africa.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Aquila Private Game Reserve
Day 5

place Morning & Afternoon Game Drives

This morning you head out on an early morning game drive (approx., 3 hours) upon return to the lodge you enjoy a hearty breakfast in the dining area. Late morning and early afternoon you have at your leisure to enjoy the facilities on offer, such as, the swimming pool, sip on a cocktail at the bar, enjoy some time in the lounge or treat yourself to a treatment at the spa. After lunch you head out on your afternoon game drive (approx., 3 hours) before returning to the lodge and freshening up before dinner is served. After dinner gather around the pit fire and enjoy the night sky before heading to bed.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Aquila Private Game Reserve
Day 6

place Morning & Afternoon Game Drives

This morning you head out on an early morning game drive (approx., 3 hours) upon return to the lodge you enjoy a hearty breakfast in the dining area. Late morning and early afternoon you have at your leisure to enjoy the facilities on offer, such as, the swimming pool, sip on a cocktail at the bar, enjoy some time in the lounge or treat yourself to a treatment at the spa. After lunch, you head out on your afternoon game drive (approx., 3 hours) before returning to the lodge and freshening up before dinner is served. After dinner, gather around the pit fire and enjoy the night sky before heading to bed. PLEASE NOTE: When staying for three nights you are welcome to substitute a game drive for a horseback or quad bike safari.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Aquila Private Game Reserve
Day 7

place Airport Transfer

After your last breakfast at the Reserve, take your private transfer to Cape Town International Airport. Safe travels ahead!

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Victoria & Alfred Hotel
  • Aquila Private Game Reserve

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (6)
  • Lunch (3)
  • Dinner (3)

Transport expand_less

  • All mentioned road transfer

Activities expand_less

  • Private Full Day Best of the Cape Tour including entrance fees
  • Private Half Day Cape Town City Tour including entrance to the South African Museum
  • Morning and Afternoon Game Drives at the Reserve

Extras expand_less

  • Entrance fees as per itinerary

Not Included expand_less

  • Meals not specified
  • Drinks not specified
  • Porterage and gratuity fees
  • Optional activities
  • Items of a personal nature e.g. laundry, mini-bar, etc.
  • Other expenses not specifically mentioned in the quote
  • Conservation fees / Entrance fees not mentioned as included
  • Flights, airport taxes and visas (where applicable) and not specifically mentioned as included

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