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 Where can you witness the dramatic, primitive cycles of life and death ... sample some of the finest vintages on earth ... stand in awe at magnificent scenery ... and lose yourself in the progressive rhythms of one of the world's most progressive cities. South Africa! And Hermes has the perfectly paced, activity-packed itinerary for you and your small group, with first-class and luxury lodges making us feel right at home. Join us, and see just what makes a Rainbow Nation.
 • Cape Town Tour, including Table Mountain and Robben Island
• Cape of Good Hope Tour, including Hout Bay, Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, and Boulders Penguin Colony
• Sumptuous seafood lunch in Capetown
• Ample free time to explore Cape Town's gay life on your own
• Wine Tours and Tastings, in Franschhoek and Stellenbosch along with a gourmet picnic lunch
• Kruger National Park Safaris, including 2 half-day safaris, 2 full-day safaris, and a rare opportunity for a walking safari
• Accommodations for 7 nights in 5* luxury hotels & lodges
• Airport transfers included
• Services of a Hermes Tours escort
• Services of an expert, local guide in all cities
• Entrance fees to all sites visited
• Breakfast daily
• $100 per person savings if you reserve 5 months before departure!
• Extension to Victoria Falls: Marvel at one of world's most spectacular natural wonders.
Day 1 - Saturday, March 3, 2012
Arrive in Cape Town. We will meet and transfer you to your hotel. Johannesburg for an overnight stay at an airport hotel. Get to know your fellow travelers over our Hermes welcome dinner tonight
Meal: D
 Day 2 - Sunday, March 4, 2012
Today we discover more of Cape Town's natural beauty as we drive along the scenic Chapmans Peak Drive to the Cape Peninsula, visiting Hout Bay. Our drive culminates at the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where we'll ascend Cape Point by funicular to view the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian oceans. After our included lunch we visit the Boulders Penguin Colony and return to Cape Town for a free evening.
Meal: B, L
 Day 3 - Monday, March 5, 2012
Cape Town is one of the most beautifully situated cities in the world, nestled between a dramatic bay and the flat-top Table Mountain. This is where the Rainbow Nation was born, a term coined by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, rich as it is in cultural diversity.
We board a cable car for a ride to the top of Table Mountain, where we're greeted by spectacular views. Afterwards we take a boat to Robben Island, the infamous site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned.
Meal: B
 Day 4 - Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Today we visit Stellenbosh & Franschoek, a region known for its award-winning reds such as Roodeberg, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and even port. They all earned this area the title of the first “Red Route” in the world. We'll taste some of these superb reds, perhaps learning a bit about the full-bodied character of some winemakers, too!
We'll admire the architectural heritage of lovely Cape Dutch houses and breathtaking scenery. Stop for a tour of the French Huguenhot Museum and enjoy a picnic lunch and a wine tastings.
Meal: B, L
 Day 5 - Wednesday, March 7, 2012
We board our short flight to Kruger National Park, one of the world's most renowned national parks and Africa's oldest. More than 147 species of animals roam these plains and woodlands, including the sought-after Big Five—rhino, elephant, cape buffalo, leopard, and lion. Keep your eyes peeled as we set off on first game drive today. Our lodge, the luxurious Lukimbi Safari Lodge is situated on a private reserve within Kruger. This evening, feast on a traditional Boma dinner.
Meal: B, L, D
 Day 6 - Thursday, March 8, 2012
Enjoy 2 more safaris today. After breakfast join your safari guide for a walk in the bush. This is a unique safari experience that's sure to reveal local flora and maybe even a game sighting or two. This afternoon we drive further into the park, concluding our day with another "Sundowner".
Meal: B, L, D
 Day 7 - Friday, March 9, 2012
Spend another thrilling day in the bush taking in Kruger's incredible wildlife. There will be plenty of time to relax, enjoy a massage and take in the scenery. This evening we gather for traditional dinner.
Meal: B, L, D
Day 8 - Saturday, March 10, 2012
After one more safari we transfer to the airprot for our short flight to Johannesburg.
Your African discoveries don't have to end. Join us for our post-tour extension to Victoria Falls, Zambia. Otherwise, your Hermes tour ends today.
Meal: B
 Day 8 - Saturday, March 10, 2012
Transfer north to Victoria Falls today and witness this magnificent natural wonder.
Meal: B
Day 9 - Sunday, March 11, 2012
High as Niagara Falls and 1.5 times as wide, "Vic Falls" were discovered by Stanley Livingstone, who proclaimed that "scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight". They are truly astonishing to behold. We'll see them up close today, then have free time at our lodge.
Meal: B
Day 10 - Monday, March 12, 2012
Flight from Livingstone to Johannesburg connecting to your international flight home.
Meal: B
Contact us about extensions to Botswana, the Garden Route and other great destinations!
Cape Town:
- 5 Star Luxury (Superior Deluxe Studio)
Bounded by Loop, Long, Pepper and Bloem Streets, Pepper Club is directly located in the vibrant city centre of town, at the foot of the majestic Table Mountain and Lions Head and overlooking the crystal waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
A new level of sophistication and unparalleled luxury living has arrived in the heart of cosmopolitan Cape Town. Innovative design, personalised amenities and unsurpassed service - catering to your every need - are all part of the five-star experience you can expect as a guest of Pepper Club.
 Superbly located, the hotel's features include, among others, opulent interiors, a contemporary cuisine-themed restaurant, an intimate private cinema, a swimming pool with panoramic views, a fully-equipped gymnasium, a luxurious spa, 24-hour concierge service and security. In addition, a serene palm tree-lined courtyard connects directly to the city's vibrant Long Street with its boutique shops and cosmopolitan night life.
Guests are afforded exclusive VIP access to our stylish beach restaurant and cocktail bar - Pepper Club on the Beach - as well as our nightclub, St Yves, both overlooking the world famous Camps Bay beach.
 With panoramic views, our guests not only witness one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but also have a first-class springboard to all the attractions that Cape Town offers.
Each room at the Pepper Club is luxuriously appointed with all the lavish necessities you will require.
All of our spacious rooms feature extra-length king size beds, with twin beds also available upon request. Each room features a dressing table, wall-mounted flat screen TV, a desk with two chairs, a comfortable easy chair, coffee table and a sleeper couch luxuriously upholstered in leather. Guests also have access to wireless Internet on a complimentary basis.
 Plush linen with a selection of quality pillows are available to all guests. The well-appointed kitchen accessories includes a hob and oven, fridge, microwave and all the required crockery and cutlery.Each room features a spacious bathroom - the vast majority of which are en-suite - and contain a range of top quality toiletries throughout. All rooms are fully air conditioned and include an electronic safe large enough to securely store laptops. Rooms are also available for disabled guests upon request.
A comfortable,open plan Studio Suite with a small sitting area. Some Deluxe Studios have balconies overlooking Table Mountain, Signal Hill, the city or Table Bay.
Kruger Park:
5 Star Lukimbi Safari Lodge is a luxury safari lodge situated in the southern section of Kruger National Park. The lodge has exclusive use of 15000 ha of prime bushveld where no other vehicles are permitted. The Lukimbi lodge offers the supreme comfort of 16 luxury suites overlooking the Lwakahle River. This river is a favorite drinking place for elephants and buffalo and the adjacent plains are host to a variety of antelope. Each suite has a private deck where guests can relax in privacy, apart from the variety of other decks built around the lodge. Each suite features handcrafted marbled baths as well as spacious showers both inside and outside. Other facilities in the lodge include a swimming pool and a fully equipped gym.
 Lukimbi has already created a name for itself as one of the new places to enjoy top cuisine. Meals both unusual and beautifully presented add to the whole enjoyable Lukimbi experience.
Part of the fun is the changing of venues, so guests may enjoy breakfast in the bush, lunch round the pool and a glamourous candlelit dinner on the wooden decks. Maybe dinner will be in our amazing and mythical boma (or meeting place), an experience you won't forget, or perhaps our chefs will decide to do something completely different.
The bar is a great pre-dinner gathering place to exchange game spotting stories, hear Shangaan tales and to sip cockails.
To accompany our fine dining, we have a large cellar where guests are invited to select the best of South African wines, including many of the smaller and upcoming Estates.
Victoria Falls:
5 Star Tongabezi Lodge is a romantic hideaway on the banks of the Zambezi River just upstream of Victoria Falls. We offer a selection of houses and cottages, each beautifully furnished using local materials. Guests can dine beside the river or on their private terrace.
Privately owned and run, Tongabezi combines an exclusive ambience with the warmth and hospitality of the people of Zambia. Luxury safari trips are included, both on the river and in the bush.
Victoria Falls:
5 Stars The Royal Livingstone Hotel Offers every facility for a deluxe holiday including a personalized butler service. For guests with an appreciation for adventure, the Royal Livingstone is Africa's playground. Guests may view the Big Five on a cruise up the river, up close from a private land rover or from an elephant back.
Victoria Falls:
3 Stars The Zambezi Sun Hotel The Zambezi Sun Hotel Along the verdant banks of one of the mightiest rivers in Africa is a three star favorite for fun-loving adventure. All 212 en-suite rooms have private balconies that welcome the morning sun and are tastefully decorated with an African flavor.
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Canadian, American and UK passport holders are not required to have visas to enter South Africa. You must have a valid passport. Visas are required for travel to Zambia which may be obtained upon arrival at the airport. 
There are no shots that are required for travel to South Africa but the government does recommend vaccination against yellow fever and Cholera as well as taking Anti-Malaria pills. Hermes Tours also recommends hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines. Also we recommend that your tetanus booster be up to date. Please contact your health care provider as soon as you have registered for this tour. You should check with your doctor to determine which vaccines you will need. 
The currency is the South Africa Rand (ZAR). Many banks and hotels exchange foreign currency. Credit cards (Visa and Master Card) are accepted, as are traveler's checks, preferably in U.S. dollars which may be exchanged at banks, some hotels, and foreign exchange offices. Do not rely on your American Express Card or Diners Card as many establishments do not accept this card. We recommended a combination of US Dollars in Cash, some small bills for tips at restaurants etc... and the rest in $50 or $100 bills and your credit card which you would be able to withdraw cash from ATM machines if you needed to.
All activities outlined in the itinerary, all ground transportation, services of a specialized local guide. Services of a Hermes Tours Escort throughout the trip with a minimum participation of 6. All hotels and meals mentioned.
Round-trip international air transportation to and from South Africa/Zambia. Meals and activities not specifically included in the itinerary; insurance; alcohol; soft drinks; bottled water; laundry; telephone calls; faxes and any other expenses of a personal nature as well as customary tips to drivers and guides. Domestic Airfare: approx $300 US, we can book this for you. 
