Breakfast at Lesedi African Lodge and Cultural Village.

•Lion and Safari Park: 

Open game drive, lion feed, and interaction with lion cubs and cheetah. NOTE: This is a humane, ethical and compassionate facility. None of the cubs will ever end up hunted, and all of the lions are micro-chipped. The lions are never sold, and safely live out their lives in big park enclosures. The park works with the Captive Carnivore Working Group, Campaign Against Canned Hunting and other organizations to provide an effective and ethical captive lion fraternity. http://www.lionandsafaripark.com

•Elephant walking safari. 

Come and meet Three, Marty and Hannah, the trio of semi-habituated elephants that were orphaned at a young age. You will get to observe and interact with the elephants in their natural environment as you walk side by side with these gentle giants of Africa.

http://www.southafricaadventures.com/adventures/elephant-walking-safari

• Lunch. 

Ala-carte menu at Glen Afric Country Lodge Monarch of the Glen restaurant with scenic views of the wildlife and bushveld. Featuring renowned lamb shank slow-cooked in red wine, prime cuts of beef, seafood and pasta.

• Travel to Mziki Safari Lodge

After lunch we travel to the Mziki Safari Lodge, home to three of the “Big 5" - elephants, buffalo and rhinos - as well as 47 more species of mammals and 372 species of birds. We will have an evening game drive and a wonderful dinner.

Full day to enjoy Mziki Safari Lodge and Nature Reserve. 

After a sunrise morning game drive at Mziki, we'll return to the lodge for a sumptuous breakfast.

We'll then have about six hours to enjoy some leisure time at this beautiful lodge. Massages and other spa services are available, or you can nap or enjoy the beautiful grounds of our lodge. Lunch will be served around 2, and then we'll have an evening game drive around 4:30.

• Boma dinner at Mziki Safari Lodge. 

When we return to the lodge after our game drive, your chef will prepare your meal on an open flame giving you the true African braai (BBQ) experience. On these evenings dinner is served outdoors.

 • Morning game drive in Pilanesberg National Park, the fourth largest park in South Africa. Among Southern Africa’s fascinating game reserves, Pilanesberg National Park is possibly the most accessible. Situated in the ecologically rich transition zone between the Kalahari and the Lowveld, this vast area promises thrilling big game viewing in a malaria-free environment. 

This rich transitional zone attracts an incredible variety of game animals, flora and fauna that are not often found living side by side. Virtually all of the animal species native to southern Africa can be found here, including the Big 5, wild dog, Roan, Tsessebe, Sable antelope and more than 360 species of bird. https://www.pilanesbergnationalpark.org

After our 4-5 hour game drive, we'll return to Mziki Safari Lodge for an evening game drive and Boma Dinner.

 • Morning game drive in Pilanesberg.  

The relatively small size of the park, and its unusual ecological richness, dramatically increase your chance of encountering the Big 5 in their natural environment.

After the game drive, we'll return to Mziki Safari Lodge for an afternoon game drive and  Boma Dinner . 

The African boma (also known as a kraal) has a long history dating back to pre-colonial Africa when native groups such as the isiZulu and isiXhosa used wooden fences to enclose livestock and fortify family homesteads. The closely-knit branches were more akin to walls than fences and also served as a wind shield.

Today, while many farmers still use this method to fence in livestock or enclose a homestead, safari game lodges around the continent have also adopted and celebrate in the architectural history of the African boma, using the stylized wooden structures to enclose outdoor dining areas and create a warm, inviting space where guests can enjoy dining under the African night sky after a day out on a big game safari.

 • Morning game drive in Mziki Safari Lodge.

• Bush babies Monkey Sanctuary

Bush Babies Monkey Sanctuary  is one of only eight free-release primate sanctuaries globally. Primates are given a new lease on life here. Our squirrel, spider and capuchin monkeys, lemurs and bush babies, which were previously raised as household pets or bred for the pet trade, are introduced to a wild world laden with waterfalls, lush vegetation, natural mountain streams, and the chance to reside in as natural an environment as possible. The mission here is to provide the opportunity for primates to live as they would in the wild, and to create awareness of the benefit of releasing primates into sanctuaries such as this one. 

https://www.monkeysanctuary.co.za/index.php/about-us

After visiting the Monkey Sanctuary, we'll visit Chameleon Village for lunch and shopping. Then we'll travel to Cradle Moon Lodge, where we will spend the next three nights.

• Dinner at Carnivore Restaurant.

Enjoy a selection of succulent, charcoal grilled game and domestic meats, skewered on Masaai swords and cooked to perfection over an open fire (vegetarian and fish dishes are also available). Best of all, eat as much as you like - we only stop serving when you lower your flag in surrender!

 http://carnivore.co.za 

• Optional hot air balloon ride.

 • Cradle of HumanKind World Heritage Site

Home to around 40% of the world's human ancestor fossils. All of humanity shares an African heritage. South Africa has yielded fossils of some of the earliest known life forms on Earth. Hominids, the ancestors of modern humans, first emerged here about 7 million years ago. Many significant fossil finds have been made here in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, including the famous Australopithecus Africanus fossil called Mrs. Ples (2.1 million years old!) and a full skeleton about the same age called Little Foot. 

The first stone tools were made and used here by our ancestors, at least 2.6 million years ago. We have evidence that our ancestors were able to use and control fire here at least one million years ago. Some of the oldest rock art in the world has been discovered here in southern Africa. Homo sapiens – modern humans – emerged only about 200,000 years ago! We are one diverse species spread across the globe, all with roots here in Africa.

https://www.maropeng.co.za/content/page/maropeng-exhibition-highlight

• Afternoon bush walk or game drive at Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge.

• Nelson Mandela Foundation

The Nelson Mandela Foundation was born in 1999 when Mr Mandela stepped down as the President of South Africa.. As Mr Mandela’s  post-presidential office, it provided the base for his charitable work,  covering a wide range of endeavours: from building schools to HIV/AIDS  work, from research into education in rural areas to peace and  reconciliation interventions.

Five years later, the Foundation began its transition into an  organization focused on memory, dialogue and legacy work. A  comprehensive refurbishment of the Foundation’s building provided it  with an appropriate physical home, the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory.  The Centre was opened on 18 November 2013, three years to the day after  Mr Mandela last used the building as his office.

 • Soweto!

Tour Soweto, one of the most energetic and fascinating townships in the City of Johannesburg. Soweto came to the world's attention in 1976 when 23 people died during violent anti-apartheid rioting when a student protest led to clashes with police. The impact of the Soweto protests reverberated through the country and across the world. On the vibrant Vilekazi Street, we can take in sights like the Mandela House Museum, where the South African president once lived, and the residence of Nobel peace prize winner Desmond Tutu.

• Sunset boat cruise 

Enjoy the sunset cruising on the dam at the Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge.

• Braai Dinner

Braai at Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge.

 • Early breakfast and transfer to Lanseria Airport for flight to Cape Town.

• Table Mountain

Ascend Table Mountain, the most iconic landmark in South Africa.  The five-minute cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain offers a 360-degree view of Cape Town, the ocean, and the neighboring mountains.

http://tablemountainnationalpark.org

• Lunch at the Table Mountain cafe

• Visit to Cape Town's vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, We'll spend several hours at the beautiful Waterfront. https://www.waterfront.co.za/  

There are a wide variety of attractions and activities to enjoy on the property. From cultural landmarks such as the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) to more leisurely pursuits such as a sunset cruise on one of the chartered boats berthed here. You'll have opportunity to shop, walk around, and enjoy the atmosphere at this wonderful location. With over 450 retail outlets selling everything from fashion, homeware and curios, to jewelry, leather goods and African curios the V&A Waterfront is South Africa’s most popular shopping destination.

We'll have dinner at a fun pub on the Waterfront. 

 Full-day Cape Peninsula Tour:

• Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet, offering stunning view of the sea, flora and fauna.

• Lunch at Seaforth Simon’s Town

 Set on the white sands of Seaforth Beach in Simon’s Town, with stunning views of mountains and sea and penguins to entertain you, Seaforth Restaurant is a spectacular venue on the water’s edge. Seaforth offers you the opportunity to delight in the fruits of the sea and other items fit for the most discerning palate.  (set menu). https://www.seaforthrestaurant.co.za/aboutus.htm

• Chapman’s Peak 

One of the world’s most spectacular marine drives!

https://www.chapmanspeakdrive.co.za/the-drive.html

• Boulders Penguin Colony

 Penguins in South Africa?!? Yes! A colony of African Penguins, also widely known as the 'Jackass Penguins’ for their donkey-like bray, settled here in Boulders Bay in 1982 on the magnificent wind sheltered, safe beaches.

https://www.capetownmagazine.com/boulders 

 Full-day Winelands Tour:

• Chocolate and wine pairing at Spier Wine Farm.

Spier is one of South Africa’s oldest wine farms with a fascinating history and legacy. Today, the farm has a modern conscious energy focused on art and good farming. In this chocolate and wine pairing, the chocolatier has carefully crafted chocolates that complement and unlock nuanced flavors in each of our liquid treasures.

 http://www.spier.co.za 

• Lunch at Monte Rochelle

Mont Rochelle is a stunning resort and vineyard in the town of Franschhoek, owned by Sir Richard Branson.  We will have  fantastic gourmet meal here in what is considered to be the food and wine capital of South Africa.

https://www.virginlimitededition.com/en/mont-rochelle#

• Wine and "champagne" tasting at Haute Cabriere. 

The Haute Cabrière tasting room is the perfect platform to indulge in our wines from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The tasting room offers guests a historic view into the past with the daily cellar tour. This unique underground experience shares the Haute Cabrière winemaking philosophy and explores the wines, while getting insight into the winemaking process.

https://www.cabriere.co.za

Optional farewell dinner at Gold Restaurant

Guests at GOLD Restaurant cannot help but be swept up in the excitement of archetypal African stories told through our live entertainment. To start, you'll feel the heartbeat of Africa with our pre-dinner interactive djembe drumming session. Then we'll enjoy praise singing to welcome you, Mali puppetry, and dancing to the rhythms of the marimba percussion and djembe drums.  

Then dinner-an edible map of Africa! African food is traditionally shared and enjoyed with family and friends. Similarly, our 14-dish tasting menu is served in generous individual and shared portions. Each dish is brought to your table with country of origin, cooking techniques and spicing explained. 

http://goldrestaurant.co.za/ 

Breakfast at your hotel.

Transfer to Cape Town airport. Fly to Johannesburg and transfer to your flight home.

Bid farewell to enchanting, amazing South Africa, and depart for the United States.