The giant leap into Cape Town - Fairest Cape Kontrei Day 1 to 4 - Cape Town Fairest Cape Kontrei Southern tip of Africa Natural: Where two oceans meet amongst fynbos and succulent karoo Cultural: European influence with slaves from the East, India, San, Khoi and African The South African economy Using various KTP members "Meet and greet" by Kontrei Traveller Accommodation in Bo Kaap, Cape Malay quarters B&B or Tamboerskloof Guided, local Bo Kaap tours to interact with locals Half day City tour, V&A Waterfront and Robben Island, Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula tour including Cape Point Nature Reserve and the Cape of Good Hope Boulders Penguin Colony and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Optional: Yachting or boat trips to Seal Island, cultural events or interests. Please request this service.

Different small steps around Cape Town - Two Options Option 1: Fairest Cape to Boland and Swartland kontrei Day 5, 6 Private historical wine farm in Stellenbosch. Boland kontrei Tasting and buying your preferred cultivars from different micro climates and wine makers OR Day 5, 6 Guest house accommodation in historical center of Paarl. Boland kontrei Included: Touring wine cellars in Franschhoek and Paarl. (Please advise about your taste and cultivars) Afrikaans Language monument, Guided walk in the Paarl historic center. Welcome braai. Brandy special Optional: Hiking and wine tasting. Horse riding and wine tasting Day 7, 8 Swartland, Hermon Full board accommodation Stay where conservation co-exists with farming. Explore the unique blend of commercial agriculture and conservation, and learn about the buffalo and quagga breeding projects on the farm. The nature reserve, a Conservation Project, with its characteristic fynbos and rare renosterveld vegetation, forms part of the Cape Floral Kingdom. It has been declared a National Heritage Site in recognition of its importance as the last major habitat of the geometric tortoise, one of the world's rarest reptiles. Every morning and evening you can enjoy open Landrover drives through the reserve. Included: Breakfast and dinner, game drives, canoes and mountain bikes Option 2: Fairest Cape to Overberg kontrei Day 5, 6 Overberg, Hermanus B&B at guest house situated on Marine drive Fynbos and coastal walks, wine tasting and whale watching from the cliffs or from a boat. Day 7, 8 Overberg. Gansbaai Accommodation at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve or Farm 215 Included: Luxury accommodation in free standing suites, welcome drink, three course dinner (fine cuisine prepared by master chefs), breakfast buffet with full English breakfast menu, fresh fruit basket daily, champagne on afternoon drive to the nearby coast, transfer to boat activity, horse riding, guided walks or drives in the reserve and various maps of the area or for self guided walks. Optional: 2hr Whale Watching Cruise Visit the Southern tip of Africa

Big step 2 out of Cape Town - Two Options Option 1: From Cape Town to Swaziland Fly to Mbabane Natural: Deep valleys and rolling evergreen hills Cultural: Swazi Using Taman Tours From Swaziland, Step into Southern Namibia from Springbok Option 2: Cape Town to West Coast and Namaqualand Diamond Coast to Springbok Overland to Springbok Natural: Semi desert and mountain (Richtersveld:) desert and sand, desert, blue sky and flowers Cultural: Afrikaner, Nama, Griekwa and German Extensive farming, mining, nature reserves Using Southern Cross Adventures

Small step 1 Day 9, 10 to West Coast. Saldanha Bay Guest House accommodation B&B Included: Half day lagoon and island cruise - for seeing penguins, Cape Gannets, seals dolphins and whales. Beach walking and bird watching on Berg River Mouth Small step 2: Two Options Day 11, 12: Option 1 to Sandveld rooibos tea estate Day 11, 12: Option 2 to Namaqualand Griekwa sacred grounds Small step 3 Day 13, 14, 15: Working farm in the Namakwaland Diamond Coast to Springbok

Big step 3 : From Springbok (Namakwaland) into Southern Namibia Overland from Springbok into Southern Namibia to Upington Natural: Semi desert, desert and Kalahari dry savanna Cultural: Nama, Khoi, German, Afrikaner Mining, Agriculture and wilderness area Using Southern Cross Adventures

Big step 4: From Upington (Kalahari) to Maun (Okavango Delta) Botswana, Okavango Fly from Upington to Maun Natural: The Okavango delta Cultural ; Afrikaner, British and Tswana Using Mankwe Game Lodge for Trans-Okavango Delta & Moremi Adventure 7 Day/6 Night small steps itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Maun. Optional scenic flight over the Okavango Delta (arranged beforehand). Road transfer to Mankwe Bush Lodge from Maun. Overnight at Mankwe Bush Lodge. Day 2: Full day game drive in the surrounding area for whole day. Overnight at Mankwe Bush Lodge. Day 3: Game drive through Moremi Game Reserve en route to Mboma Boat Station. Explore the Okavango Delta flood plains by mokoro for a few hours. After the mokoro trip, take a motor-boat trip to a remote island with sundowners on the way. Overnight in a fully catered Mobile Camp on Island in the Delta. Day 4: Full day excursion on the Okavango Delta by motorboat for the day including bird watching and exploring the lagoons and channels of the delta. Overnight in the Mobile Camp on Island again. Day 5: Game drive back through the Moremi Game Reserve en route to Mankwe via North Gate with a picnic lunch. Overnight at Mankwe Bush Lodge. Day 6: Experience an early morning bush walk in the area surrounding Mankwe. Relax around the pool. Do a late afternoon to evening game drive. Overnight in Mankwe Bush Lodge. Day 7: Enjoy a last breakfast at Mankwe, and transfer back to Maun with Kgori Safaris. End of Safari

Big Step 5 : Maun (Botswana) to Victoria Falls (Zambia) Zambia Fly from Maun to Livingstone. Can include two to six nights Victoria Falls Using Stanley Safari Lodge Natural: The Zambesi river and African savannah with thorn trees. Cultural: British and various local African 7 day/ six night small steps Accomodation: Stanley Safari Lodge 10 Luxury cottages (en suite bathroom) with private garden and mosquito nets (4 suites with private plunge pool) Total: 7 open, 3 closed rooms) Electricity: 240 Volts AC. UK plugs. Swimming Pool Daily Laundry Service Deli-cuisine Room Service Experiences Elephant back safari / horse riding /golf Game drives (Mosi oa Tunya NP and Chobe NP in Botswana) Visit of the Victoria Falls, Livingstone Island, authentic traditional village, museum Zambezi cruise, fishing trips, canoeing, Livingstone Island visits Adrenaline activities: rafting, bungee-jumping, abseil, jetboat Scenic flights above Victoria Falls (helicopter, microlight, Tigermoth)

Big step 6: From Victoria Falls (Zambia) step into Luangwa Wilderness Lodge (Zambia) Fly from Livingstone to Lusaka and Mfuwe Using Luangwa Wilderness Lodge in Luambe National Park Big step 7 : From Zambia to Kenya Nairobi Big step 8: From Kenya to Tanzania One week Zanzibar/Tanzania Fly from Lusaka to Mombassa or Nairobi into Arusha Natural: Vast Serengeti Ecosystem. To the North west it adjoins the Serengeti National Park. The south and west of the area are volcanic highlands including the Ngorongoro Crater. The southern and eastern boundaries are approximately defined by the rim of the Great Rift Valley wall. Kilimanjaro Cultural: Kikuyu, Maasai, Oman, German and British Using: People to People Safaris Big step 9 : From Tanzania to Gorilla Trekking in Uganda One week Uganda Fly from Mombassa to Entebbe Natural: The Equator, Bwindi Impenetrable forest, Mountain gorillas Cultural: Buganda tribe, British Using Real Africa Excursions

Now we wish you a giant leap of safe homecoming filled with visitor satisfaction!

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