Unique Experiences

Item Description

This Experience Includes:
4-night stay in a standard guestroom at the 4-star Commodore Hotel in Cape Town, including daily breakfast for 2
3-night stay in a standard guestroom at the Shiduli Private Game Lodge, Karongwe Private Game Reserve, including all meals while on safari
Early morning and late afternoon shared game drives to view the "big 5" (lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos), and afternoon guided walking safaris
Meet and greet service upon arrival Cape Town
Round-trip airport transfers
Round-trip airfare for 2 within South Africa (Johannesburg-Cape Town-Hoedspruit-Johannesburg)
Winspire booking & concierge service
Itinerary
DAY 1: Depart Johannesburg, Arrive Cape Town
Begin your cultural odyssey in Cape Town via Johannesburg. Check in at The Commodore Hotel, a 4-starLegacy Hotels & Resorts property located at the highest point on Cape Town’s historic Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The hotel offers spectacular views of Table Mountain, Signal Hill, Granger Bay, Table Bay and Robben Island. Its nautical theme is carried throughout the hotel, including the 150-seater Clipper seafood restaurant. Enjoy the gym overlooking the pool area with sauna and steam room. Within a 5-minute walk, the V&A Waterfront offers more than 80 restaurants that bring a fusion of international food, from rustic al fresco fish and chips to starched table-cloth cuisine.

DAYS 2 through 4: Cape Town
Cape Town is dominated by a towering, table-shaped mountain, set on a peninsula of soaring, rocky heights and lush valleys, where two oceans converge - Indian and Atlantic.

Enjoy free time to explore Cape Town on your own. Visit the famous Cape Peninsula, hike or take a cable car to the top of Table Mountain, explore Robben Island (site of Nelson Mandela's former prison cell) or meet locals in townships, churches and lively "shebeens".

DAY 5: Depart Cape Town, Arrive at Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Depart the Cape on a flight to Johannesburg with a connecting flight to Hoedspruit.* Transfer to your lodge accommodations in the Karongwe Private Game Reserve, east of the Drakensberg Mountains in the Limpopo Province.  

Check in at the Shiduli Private Game Lodge to an intimate guestroom with en-suite bathroom. Meals are included; delicious breakfasts and lunches feature fresh Pan African flavors and are served in the main building or on the deck. Dinner is a sumptuous candlelit affair. Guests can enjoy a lush indigenous garden dappled in shade, lounges with internet access, bar, sparkling swimming pool and thatched dining areas punctuated with original South African art.

DAYS 6 & 7: Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Two full days in the Karongwe Private Game Reserve allow for morning and evening shared game drives conducted in open safari vehicles by experienced game rangers, and the opportunity to pass through the bush on escorted walks. Observe the wildlife while enjoying lavish comfort, traditional cuisine and local culture at your safari camp.

The Karongwe Game Reserve borders Kruger National Park and encompasses 21,000 acres of African bushveld. Currently there are over 40 mammal species in the reserve, including the Big Five: Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Buffalo.

DAY 8: Depart for Johannesburg
A final morning to enjoy breakfast before returning via air to Johannesburg, South Africa.* 

Package excludes meals not indicated, gratuities, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, all airfare and airport departure taxes. Subject to blackout dates, including April 13-18 and December 10 - January 31. 

AIRFARE
This package includes all domestic airfare within South Africa (Johannesburg-Cape Town-Hoedspruit-Johannesburg), subject to availability.

NOTE:  Winning bidder will be responsible for their transportation/airfare to Johannesburg, South Africa and will be required to purchase travel insurance at time of booking.

Winspire Booking & Concierge Service
Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals who will help you redeem your experience. All travel related details and reservations are handled for every part of your Winspire experience. Operating as a full-service travel agency, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare and additional guests. This service also provides you with an established network of onsite contacts who can help you book additional experiences, activities and tours.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations are subject to availability. Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed. All purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold. Ground transportation is not included unless where specified.