Day 1- Capetown
Upon arrrival, guests will be met and transferred to Vineyard Hotel. Rest of the day at own leisure.
Day 2- Capetown
After breakfast, a Half Day Table Mountain Tour will be run, visiting the wonder of Table Mountain. During this tour the highlights will include: various flora and fauna being explained, Malay Quarter, city centre and Company Gardens, time permitting the Castle of Good Hope, photographic opportunities of Table Mountain from Table Bay and Cape Town Diamond Works.
Remainder of the day will see a Cape Malay Cooking Safari. The adventure begins at the Bo-Kaap Museum, where an intimate group of no more than ten people will meet to enjoy the photo exhibition, and get a feel for the history and tradition of the area. Your guide will lead you on a leisurely stroll through some of the more historic streets, giving you a chance to appreciate the extraordinary collection of pre-1840 architecture that resulted in this area being declared a national monument. Afterwards, you will get a chance to shop for ingrediants to make a typical Cape Malay dish. From a Bo-Kaap family home, you follow their techniques and tricks, learning how to mix Masala, fold Samoosas, and how to balance the flavours of a Cape Malay Curry.
Over a mug of faloodah (a traditional, lightly rose-scented milk drink) our hostess and cooking instructor will tell you more about the ways in which food, history and religion are interwoven in the Bo-Kaap culture. Then it’s time to sit back, relax, and appreciate your handwork as you dig in to a full course traditional Malay Meal.
Richard Loring Supper Stage – Kaapse Stories Dinner: It is supper theatre with a difference and this interactive entertainment experience with sparkling music, spine-tingling harmonies and vibrant African passion gives our growing tourist market an uplifting insight into a community that can only be described “ as the original Rainbow Nation”, says director Basil Appollis.
Day 3- Cape Town
After Breakfast today you will enjoy a Full Day Tour – Xhosa Cooking & Tour in Kyamandi.
Day 4- Cape Town
After breakfast today you will enjoy a Full Day City tour & Cape Peninsular Tour. You will be taken back to your hotel after the tours to get ready for dinner at the Myoga Restaurant for a 7 course dinner and wine pairing. The restaurant is what Mike Bassett calls an “east meets west” menu as we cross a multitude of cultures and flavours.
Day 5- Livingstone (Victoria Falls)
After breakfast you will proceed with check out and be transferred to Cape Town Airport. On arrival in Livingstone you will me bet on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Day & Evening at own leisure and own arrangements.
Day 6- Livingstone (Victoria Falls)
After breakfast you will experience a 12 minute helicopter flight over Victoria Falls (Zambian side). Followed by a home hosted lunch in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe side). Later this afternoon you will enjoy a Sunset Cruise on the Zambesi River (Zambian side).
Day 7- Nairobi
After breakfast you will be transferred to Livingstone Airport and assisted with check in for your onward flights to Nairobi Kenya. On arrival in Nairobi you will be met and transferred to Fairview Hotel.The remainder of the day at own leisure. This evening you will enjoy dinner at the hotel’s Pango Gourmet Brasserie – Nairobi’s top restaurant. With its underground wine cellar, romantic ambience, quality service, classy food presentation and excellent taste this restaurant is in a class of its own.
Day 8- Samburu National Reserve
After an early morning breakfast you will proceed with check out and be collected at 7am for your drive north to Samburu arriving in time for lunch at Elephant Bedroom Camp. Enjoy an evening game drive in the reserve.
Day 9- Samburu National Reserve
Today you will leave the camp after breakfast and proceed to Umoja Community Village. Umoja Community entrance fees/donations not included. You can return to the lodge for lunch or have the option to depart with a picnic lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the reserve.
Day 10- Mara North Conservatory
After breakfast, your drivers will drop of guest at the airstrip for your flight to Mara. Upon arrival in Mara you will be picked up and transferred to the Karen Blixen Camp. This evening you will enjoy a game drive.
Day 11- Mara North Conservatory
Full day of leisure.
Day 12- Mara North Conservatory
Spend the day in the Mara main reserve enjoying game drives. Later return to the camp to freshen up. A farewell bush dinner will be offered with Masai dancers.
Day 13- End of Itinerary
After breakfast guests will proceed to check out formalities, then head to the airport for departure home.
Inclusions:
Day 2:
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Table Mountain tickets (weather permitting)
- Cape Malay Cooking Safari
Day 3:
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Tour in Kayamandi.
Day 4:
- Breakfast & Dinner (includes wine pairing)
- Cape Castle & Cape Point National Park Entrance Fees
- Funicular
Day 5:
- Breakfast
Day 6:
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Helicopter Flight over Victoria Falls
- Sunset Cruise
Day 7:
- Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8:
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9:
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10:
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11:
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Unlimited share game drives per day
Day 12:
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Unlimited share game drives per day
Day 13:
- Breakfast & Lunch