Rovos Air invites you to participate in an exclusive air safari through southern Africa.
Your Rovos Rail tour takes you into the rich game country of the Kruger National Park, followed by the Cango Caves of Oudtshoorn. Enjoy a cruise on the Knysna lagoon and the spectacular natural beauty of Cape Town.
Flights over the desert dunes of Sossusvlei and the Skeleton Coast make for an evocative and scenic experience. Your final destinations are the Okavango Delta and thundering Victoria Falls.
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- Day 1: Dine in Style at Capital Park
- Itinerary
You meet at Rovos Rail's Capital Park station for introductions and a short tour of the railway depot.
Lunch is served on the station platform after which you are transferred to Wonderboom airport, from where you take a 1-hour flight to Phinda Private Game Reserve in Zululand.
You transfer to either the Forest or Mountain Lodge and enjoy an afternoon game drive followed by dinner.
- Accommodation
Phinda Forest Lodge Superior safari lodge hidden in a forest in Phinda Resource Reserve, northern KwaZulu-Natal.
Phinda Mountain Lodge Luxury safari lodge perched atop a mountain on the phenomenal Phinda Reserve, northern KwaZulu Natal.
- Day 2: Game Drive in the Phinda Bush
- Itinerary
Your day starts with an early morning game drive exploring big game country, followed by breakfast. To avoid the heat, midday is spent in doors and having lunch.
In the afternoon you set out on another game drive giving you the opportunity to view the varied landscapes, ecosystems and abundant wildlife that Phinda has to offer.
Return for a delicious dinner of spicy Pan-African cuisine, which you can enjoy on the deck overlooking the grasslands or around the fire in the boma.
- Accommodation
Phinda Forest Lodge Superior safari lodge hidden in a forest in Phinda Resource Reserve, northern KwaZulu-Natal.
Phinda Mountain Lodge Luxury safari lodge perched atop a mountain on the phenomenal Phinda Reserve, northern KwaZulu Natal.
- Day 3: Enjoy a Sundowner Cruise in Knysna
- Itinerary
After a relaxed morning and brunch you are transferred to the airport for a 3-hour flight to Plettenberg Bay.
Here you spend a leisurely afternoon at Hunters Country House, followed by a sundowner cruise on the Knysna lagoon with dinner served on board.
- Accommodation
Hunters Country House A superior estate near Plettenberg Bay.
- Day 4: Explore the Plettenberg Bay Surrounds
- Itinerary
There is a variety of activities available for you today, you could go on a scenic drive to Highgate Ostrich Farm, tour Tsitsikamma National Park or go on an excursion to see whales (seasonal), elephants and primates.
In the late afternoon you head back to Hunters Country House where you will enjoy dinner at leisure.
- Accommodation
Hunters Country House A superior estate near Plettenberg Bay.
- Day 5: Fly to Trendy Cape Town
- Itinerary
You depart Plettenberg Bay airport for the 1-hour flight to Cape Town where you will stay at the Cape Grace at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.
You have a tour of the city and then head up Table Mountain on the cable way (weather permitting), for panoramic views of Cape Town and beyond.
Enjoy a delicious meal at the Cape Grace restaurant, Signal, offering beautiful views of Signal Hill.
- Accommodation
Cape Grace Landmark hotel in Cape Town's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
- Day 6: Take a Guided Tour of the Cape
- Itinerary
After breakfast, you depart for a guided tour of the Cape Peninsula, Winelands or Robben Island.
Lunch is enjoyed in the beautiful surroundings of the Constantia Valley or the Winelands, leaving the remainder of the day, and dinner at the hotel, at leisure.
- Accommodation
Cape Grace Landmark hotel in Cape Town's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
- Day 7: See the Sossusvlei Dunes from the Air
- Itinerary
After breakfast, you take a short flight to Lüderitz in Namibia, where you can enjoy lunch and an early afternoon coach tour to the mining ghost-town of Kolmanskop.
You depart Lüderitz in the late afternoon, for a one and a half hour scenic flight over Sossusvlei sand dunes to Wolwedans.
Here you take a scenic drive through the desert to the Dunes Lodge for dinner, where you overnight.
- Accommodation
Wolwedans Dunes Lodge Superior desert lodge situated in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, in Namibia.
- Day 8: Explore the Beautiful Namib Desert
- Itinerary
After breakfast, you head off to explore the desert, either on a scenic drive or a nature walk.
Hot air ballooning is availalble at extra cost. In the late afternoon you enjoy a sundowner in the bush followed by dinner at the lodge.
- Accommodation
Wolwedans Dunes Lodge Superior desert lodge situated in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, in Namibia.
- Day 9: Fly into the Okavango Delta in Botswana
- Itinerary
After breakfast, you take a 4-hour scenic flight via Skeleton Coast to Maun in Botswana, from which you then catch a light aircraft flight to either Khwai or Eagles Island Camp in the Okavango Delta.
There is time for a siesta after lunch, then in the late afternoon you can enjoy the wilderness experience.
- Accommodation
Khwai River Lodge Luxury tented bush camp on the Khwai River, set deep within Botswana's spectacular wilderness.
Eagle Island Camp Luxury tented water camp situated in the seasonal Okavango Delta, Botswana.
- Day 10: Canoe Through the Delta
- Itinerary
After an early breakfast you have a choice of going on a guided walk, game drive or mokoro canoe trip.
Brunch is served at midday, following which there is time for you to have a siesta before the late afternoon outing. Dinner is at your camp.
- Accommodation
Khwai River Lodge Luxury tented bush camp on the Khwai River, set deep within Botswana's spectacular wilderness.
Eagle Island Camp Luxury tented water camp situated in the seasonal Okavango Delta, Botswana.
- Day 11: Catch a Flight to Livingstone
- Itinerary
After morning activities and brunch, you will catch a light aircraft transfer to Maun airport for a 1-hour flight to Livingstone in Zambia.
Here you stay at the Royal Livingstone Hotel at the Victoria Falls. Enjoy a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River before dinner and overnight at the hotel.
- Accommodation
The Royal Livingstone Luxurious hotel on the banks of the Zambezi River on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls.
- Day 12: Enjoy Thrills & Spills at Vic Falls
- Itinerary
Spend the day at leisure around Victoria Falls - known as 'The Smoke that Thunders'.
Soar above the Falls on a scenic flight, be bold and bungee jump or take to the Zambezi River on an exciting white-water rafting trip - the choice is yours.
Return to the Royal Livingstone for an elegant farewell dinner.
- Accommodation
The Royal Livingstone Luxurious hotel on the banks of the Zambezi River on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls.
- Day 13: Arrive in Johannesburg
All pricing is meant as a guide only, to assist you in planning your African holiday. Prices are subject to change as flight prices, seasonal date bands and special offers may vary. Please contact us for a more specific quote tailor-made to suit your exact requirements.
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* Single supplements do vary and are affected by a number of factors. In some cases we have chosen not to show them - this does not mean they do not apply.
** Family packages are based on 2 adults sharing. Children's rates are discounted depending on their ages but are not displayed.
Extra tour notes.
Departure Dates 2009: 11 March, 04 November
Visas may be required for Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia & South Africa and should be acquired prior to arrival.
Passengers are requested to have yellow fever inoculations & are advised to take anti-malarial precautions.
Please try to limit the weight of your lugage to 15kg, soft bags are preferable.
This tour accommodates a maximum of 24 passengers in security, comfort and style.