Arrive and transfer to The Westcliff hotel for a luxurious overnight stay. Johannesburg is lively, affluent and cosmopolitan, offering the visitor a tempting array of cultural activities, superb restaurants, elegant designer boutiques and bustling world-class shopping centres renowned for unique local crafts.

Rooms offer total privacy and most have sunny, private balconies with spectacular views over the Zoological Gardens and the forested northern suburbs of Johannesburg.

Days 2 & 3 - Okavango Delta

After breakfast, leave Johannesburg on a scheduled flight to Maun in Botswana, and transfer by light aircraft to Eagle Island Camp.  Enjoy two nights at the camp among the prolific animal and bird life of the island and surrounding delta.  Hear the swish of the paddle and the plop of the fish eagle catching his prey as you take a tranquil mokoro trip through the delta, water levels permitting.

Days 4 & 5 - Moremi Wildlife Reserve
After early game viewing and brunch at Eagle Island Camp, fly on to the game rich Khwai area of the Moremi Wildlife Reserve for two nights at Khwai River Lodge.  Daily activities include excellent birdwatching and game drives in open-sided vehicles, where the incredible sight of elephant and lions will remain with you forever.

Relax with a leisurely afternoon swim in the pool.  Guided walks and night-time game drives are also offered.  Khwai River Lodge also has a spa treatment centre where you can unwind with a relaxing complimentary massage.

Days 6 & 7 - Chobe National Park

After early morning game viewing and brunch at Khwai River Lodge, transfer via light aircraft to the Savute region of the Chobe National Park, an area renowned for its high concentration of elephant and fascinating ecosystem. During your two-night stay at the  Savute Elephant Camp there are excellent opportunities to experience these grey giants and other large game at close quarters, under the skilled direction of an expert guide.

Marvel at the fascinating contrasts in the landscape, which provides a natural habitat to innumerable animals and birds.

On one evening, enjoy a private candle-lit dinner on your tent deck with our compliments.

Days 8 - Victoria Falls

After a morning game viewing and brunch, transfer to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Kasane. Continue by road to the historic Victoria Falls Hotel for a stay just a short distance from the breathtaking tumbling waters. Explore the falls in a variety of unforgettable ways: a magical walking tour, a magnificent sundowner cruise.

Day 9 - Johannesburg

Return flight to Johannesburg and overnight back at The Westcliff hotel.

Days 10 - Blue Train

Transfer to Pretoria for the iconic journey to Cape Town on this world renowned luxury train. The elegantly-appointed, air-conditioned cabins accommodate two people in great comfort.

The 1,600 kilometre journey includes a visit to Kimberley, the diamond boom town, home to the Big Hole, the world’s largest man-made excavation. Arrive in Cape Town the following day just in time for the celebrated afternoon tea at the Mount Nelson Hotel for a three night stay. At the Mount Nelson Hotel, enjoy a complimentary African Goddess spa treatment.

Days 11 - 13 - Cape Town

Enjoy three nights and four full days in Cape Town amongst the beauty of the winelands, Table Mountain and Cape Point, the most south-westerly tip of Africa. Included in your itinerary is a half day city centre tour including Table Mountain, a full day Cape Winelands and a full day Cape Point tour.

Day 14
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Package includes:
Scheduled flights as shown in the itinerary with Air Botswana and British or South African Airways.
Scheduled inter camp light aircraft flights on a shared basis (Maun - camps - Kasane).
Orient-Express VIP airport assistance at O.R. Tambo and Cape Town International Airports.
Overnight accommodation in a Luxury Room at The Westcliff, inclusive of full English breakfast.
Overnight accommodation in a suite at The Victoria Falls Hotel, inclusive of full English breakfast, tour of the Victoria Falls and sundowner cruise.
Overnight in a deluxe suite on board the luxurious Blue Train, all inclusive.
All private transfers and touring with Orient-Express guide/driver in luxury air-conditioned vehicle.
Six nights accommodation at Orient-Express safari camps includes all meals, drinks (excluding  Champagne), game view activities, national park fees, laundry services and emergency evacuation insurance.
Nikon/Canon camera photography kits for the duration of the Botswana leg of your journey.
Three nights accommodation at the world-famous Mount Nelson Hotel, inclusive of full English breakfast daily and welcome dinner in the restaurant.
All drinks at the Botswana camps are included with the exception of Champagne.
The spectacular 45 minute explorer helicopter experience is included at Eagle Island Camp.
A romantic private dining experience at one of the Orient-Express camps.
Half day Cape Town city tour including Table Mountain.
Full day Cape Point tour inclusive of seafood lunch.

Package excludes:
All international flights and regional flights not mentioned.
Passport and visa fees.
Travel insurance.
Excess baggage charges.
Gratuities and communication costs.

Rate:
Please contact us for rates for 2012/13.

Splendour of Africa Departure Dates:
Tours subject to Blue Train (could use Rovos Rail too) departures from Pretoria to Cape Town.

Book this Orient Express Journey package and you will be delighted to know that you can leave your heavy and valuable camera equipment safely at home but still capture those memories forever.

Orient-Express has organised a variety of Canon and Nikon cameras, telephoto lenses and tripods for you to use on your safari adventure. The camera equipment that you select will be delivered to you personally just after you touch down in Maun.

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