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9 Day Singita & Ellerman House Special
Highlights: Cape Town, Kruger
Trip start: Cape Town
Trip end: Johannesburg
Trip Available: January to May, August to November
Price Range from £5,669pp (4ppl), from £6,696pp (2ppl) *
* GBP per person, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

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2008 & 2009

Trip Summary
Map of Itinerary
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Take advantage of this great special to discover South African in style. Starting off in Cape Town, explore, with your private guide, this stunning city and surrounding areas including the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point, Simon's Town and penguins at Boulders Beach. Nestled between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean and famous for its beaches, this is a cosmopolitan city with superb cuisine and world class vineyards only an hour's drive away. You'll fly from here to Nelspruit then take a charter plane to Singita Lebombo. Hidden in the Lebombo Mountains on the eastern side of the Kruger National Park, the reserve boasts some of the best views in southern Africa, be they perched over the magnificent N’wanetsi River Gorge or on the expanses of the basalt plains below.These diverse habitats house an even more fascinating array of wildlife. This is lion country, and the formidable lion prides here are some of the biggest in the world. They provide endless hours of interest as they stalk, hunt, feed, sleep, patrol territories, mate and raise their playful cubs. You'll fly direct from here back to Johannesburg. Ellerman House & Villa is situated in the prestigious suburb of Bantry Bay in Cape Town, with uninterruptedviews of the Atlantic Ocean and a mere 10 minute drive to the V&A Waterfront. The historic house comprises eleven rooms offering the finest city escape. The modern villa is located adjacent to the house and is only available for exclusive bookings of up to 10 guests. Sister camps Lebombo Lodge and Sweni Lodge are situated in an exclusive 15,000 hectare private concession in the remote eastern section of the Kruger National Park. Their location in one of the most famous game reserves in the world, well known for its abundant wildlife and diverse landscapes, combined with award-winning lodge architecture, quality guiding and first-class service make for an unforgettable safari experience.

NOTE: For this special, full payment is required at time of confirmation. Due to capacity constraints, there is a 20% non-refundable booking fee. This booking fee is paid to the lodges directly to secure reservations. This will be paid upon confirmation of your booking.
This price is not available during World Cup or from December 15 - January 15.

Day Activities Hotel
Day 1
Cape Town
  • Cape Town: VIP Meet & Greet and Document Package - Meet & Greet
  • Kensington Cares **
  • Transfer - Airport - Car/Driver -city hotels
  • Dinner at leisure
Ellerman House (B)
Day 2
Cape Town
  • Tour - Private - 1/2 day City Tour & Table Mountain - Driver/Guide
  • Lunch at leisure
  • Continuation of Full day tour
  • Dinner at leisure
Ellerman House (B)
Day 3
Cape Town
  • Tour - Private - Peninsula and Chacma Baboon Interaction Tour - Car/Driver
  • Lunch at leisure
  • Continuation of Full day tour
  • Dinner at leisure
Ellerman House (B)
Day 4
Cape Town
  • Tour - Private - Chocolate, Cheese and Wine Tour - Car/Driver
  • Lunch at leisure
  • Dinner at leisure
Ellerman House (B)
Day 5
Cape Town - Kruger
  • Air - Cape Town - Kruger [Direct (1.5 hrs)] - Economy
  • Transfer - Airport - Car/Driver -city hotels
  • Air - KMIA - Kruger [To Singita] - Charter Hop
  • Lunch
  • Kruger: Afternoon Game Drive
  • Dinner
Singita Lebombo (B,L,D)
Day 6
Kruger
  • Early Morning Game Drive
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon Game Drive
  • Dinner
Singita Lebombo (B,L,D)
Day 7
Kruger
  • Early Morning Game Drive
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon Game Drive
  • Dinner
Singita Lebombo (B,L,D)
Day 8
Kruger
  • Early Morning Game Drive
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon Game Drive
  • Dinner
Singita Lebombo (B,L,D)
Day 9
Kruger - Johannesburg
  • Early Morning Game Drive
  • Air - Kruger - Johannesburg [Charter Hop (2 hrs)] - Charter Hop
Depart (B)
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

Trip Options
Head up to Victoria Falls or spend some time in Botswana for some more game viewing.

Itinerary

Day 1
Cape Town
Upon arrival into South Africa you will be met at the door of the plane and escorted through Customs and Immigration avoiding any queues. You will also recieve all of your neccessary documents for your trip which contains a detailed personalized itinerary, maps, restaurant suggestions, Top Tips for exploring each city or region and a 24 hour concierge service (for restaurant reservations, spa treatments, child minders, day tours etc). Kensington Tours donates a portion of our proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities. Airport transfer with private vehicle. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Ellerman House occupies a commanding position above Cape Town’s Bantry Bay from where the royal blue Atlantic Ocean sparkles away to the north and west under sun drenched skies. Today, Ellerman House is world-renowned for exceptional hospitality and cuisine in true Relais & Chateaux style, delivered against the backdrop of a dramatic natural setting and a magnificent collection of fine art and sculpture.

Cape Town is the second most populous city in South Africa, famous for its harbour as well as its natural setting in the Cape floral kingdom, including such well-known landmarks as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Popular day activites include; Robben Island (Nelson Mandela's prison), Cape Point, Stellenbosh winery tour, diamond buying shops, and great white shark diving.


Cape Town
Cape Town
Ellerman House
Ellerman House

Day 2
Cape Town
This morning you will be met by your guide for a morning exploration of the Cape Town, known affectionately as the Mother City. Your tour will take in the Houses of Parliament, the Castle (built between 1666 and 1679, this is South Africa’s oldest building), lively Greenmarket Square with its daily market, the Company Gardens and of course Table Mountain which will give you spectacular views over the city and Peninsula (cable car fee is not included as it is weather dependent). On our descent, we stop at the Bo Kaap, home to the Cape Malay community, with its cobbled streets and brightly coloured houses. You will have the choice of being dropped off at the Waterfront to experience this vibrant location at your own pace, with its many shops, restaurants and pubs or at your hotel at the end of the tour. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Ellerman House.


Bo Kaap
Bo Kaap

Day 3
Cape Town
Today you'll embark on a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula. You'll see the beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay before crossing over to Hout Bay where you may choose to join an optional boat cruiste to Seal Island. From here you'll drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve via Chapman's Peak (subject to being open). Continue on this spectacular coastal drive where you'll take a funicular to the top of the Peninsula to witness the symbolic meeting of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans as well as a spectacular view over False Bay. You'll enjoy lunch (own account) before continuing to Simonstown to visit the African Penguin breeding colony at Boulders Beach. Next you'll meet up with your primate expert for your baboon interaction and a 2 hour walk. This project was created in an effort to create a level of awareness and appreciation for these intelligent creatures. Your specialist guide will join you as you study the distinct family groups giving you an incredible insight into the behaviour of these animals. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Ellerman House.


Baboon Interaction
Baboon Interaction

Day 4
Cape Town
Today a resident Winelands guide will join you for a tailor made wine experience, exploring the best this area has to offer. Your day can include Paarl with its imposing Afrikaans Language Monument and estates such as Seidelberg and Fairview - and of course the Franschhoek Valley, including exceptional estates such as Haute Cabriere Moreson, La Motte and Grande Provence. You will delight in the cheese tastings in the 200 year old barn at La Grange Fromagerie, chocolate tasting at the Franschhoek Chocolate factory and lunch at one of the top estates (own account but wine tastings included). Return to Franshhoek town with some to relax before heading back to your hotel. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Ellerman House occupies a commanding position above Cape Town’s Bantry Bay from where the royal blue Atlantic Ocean sparkles away to the north and west under sun drenched skies. Today, Ellerman House is world-renowned for exceptional hospitality and cuisine in true Relais & Chateaux style, delivered against the backdrop of a dramatic natural setting and a magnificent collection of fine art and sculpture.


Winelands
Winelands

Day 5
Cape Town - Kruger
Take your flight from Cape Town to Kruger (KMIA) today. The flight duration is approximately 1.5hrs. Airport transfer with private vehicle. Take your flight from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Singita Lebombo/Sweni today. The flight duration is approximately 2 hrs. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). This afternoon you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your afternoon game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge to freshen up for dinner. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost dependent on availability. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Singita Kruger National Park is situated where two rivers meet, in an exclusive game-rich 33 000 acres concession in the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Boasting the highest concentration of wildlife in the entire park, including the ‘Big 5’, the area is also known for its majestic Mountain Pride of lions and unique Euphorbia trees.

Kruger National Park was established in 1898 to protect the wildlife of the South African Lowveld, and is nearly 2 million hectares. It is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. Man's interaction with the Lowveld environment over many centuries - from bushman rock paintings to majestic archaeological sites like Masorini and Thulamela - is very evident in the Kruger National Park.


Kruger
Kruger
Kruger
Kruger
Singita Lebombo
Singita Lebombo

Day 6
Kruger
Before first light you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your early morning game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge for breakfast. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost depending on availability. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). This afternoon you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your afternoon game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge to freshen up for dinner. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost dependent on availability. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Singita Lebombo.


Kruger
Kruger

Day 7
Kruger
Before first light you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your early morning game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge for breakfast. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost depending on availability. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). This afternoon you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your afternoon game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge to freshen up for dinner. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost dependent on availability. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Singita Lebombo.


Day 8
Kruger
Before first light you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your early morning game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge for breakfast. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost depending on availability. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). This afternoon you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your afternoon game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge to freshen up for dinner. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost dependent on availability. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Singita Kruger National Park is situated where two rivers meet, in an exclusive game-rich 33 000 acres concession in the world-renowned Kruger National Park. Boasting the highest concentration of wildlife in the entire park, including the ‘Big 5’, the area is also known for its majestic Mountain Pride of lions and unique Euphorbia trees.


Day 9
Kruger - Johannesburg
Before first light you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your early morning game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge for breakfast. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost depending on availability. Fly from Singita Lebombo to Johannesburg. Depart from Johannesburg international airport - End of itinerary. Johannesburg or Jo'burg, as the locals call the city of the gold, is the biggest metropolis in South Africa. With its 3,2 million citizens the city on the Witwatersrand is the predominant commercial centre and the economic motor of the Republic of South Africa. It is the international flight gateway for most of southern Africa.


Johannesburg
Johannesburg

Trip Includes
All ground transport in a comfortable vehicle - Guaranteed departure - Airport transfers as per the itinerary - Meals as per itinerary

Trip Excludes
Laundry - Tips - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages including mineral water - International airfare - Visas - Optional activities/extras - Vacation insurance (purchase at www.kensingtontours.com/insurance.cfm )

Trip Terms & Conditions

    Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price). We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order. NOTE: Due to capacity constraints and the nature of this special 15% of the deposit is nonrefundable. This booking fee is paid to the lodges directly to secure reservations. This will be paid upon confirmation of your booking. The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order. The price shown is per person, and does not include international air fare to/from the trip start point Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client. Cancellations 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund less any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price. Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms.cfm