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South Africa & Botswana Multisport
Biking, Walking & Big Game Viewing on a Unique Active Safari
There is no other Africa trip like this. And you know it when you first hear the nearby screech of a baboon and get close enough to look a giraffe in the eye - on foot, from the seat of a bicycle, as well as from open-topped 4x4s. This southern Africa adventure promises more than you can imagine and everything you expect: the premiere lodges, untamed landscapes and once-in-a-lifetime cycling and hiking through wild game reserves with the continent's best rangers - all connected by our private charter flights that seamlessly link dramatically distinct regions.
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• Bike among elephants in Botswana, zebras in the Cederbergs, and penguins on the Cape
• Chances to spot the Big Five
• Hike the dramatic but rarely visited Great Escarpment
• Enjoy private charter flights that smoothly connect diverse African landscapes
• Relax and rejuvenate at some of Africa's top lodges
• Get exclusive inside looks into traditional and contemporary culture via the local friends who visit us on this trip
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Days 1-2
Exclusive insight into traditional and contemporary culture from our local friends, including one who served on Robben Island with Nelson Mandela. Hike along Table Mountain's base to world-renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Bike from Cape Point to Chapman's Peak, possibly spotting ostrich, baboons, rare Cape Mountain zebras and elands.
• Two nights at The Cellars-Hohenort. A historic manor house in the Cape Winelands with stunning views of Table Mountain. A Relais & Chateaux member. (pool, spa, tennis)
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Days 3-4
Relax and rejuvenate at some of Africa's top lodges. Mountain bike and walk through Bushmans Kloof game reserve, a Travel + Leisure World's Best hotel, where ancient Bushman rock art and eland embellish the scenery. Relax at the spa, taste local vintages or go canoeing.
• Two nights at Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Retreat, set on an 18,000-acre reserve known for its ancient rock art sites and gorgeous landscape, this Relais & Chateaux retreat offers a lion's share of amenities.
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Days 5
Private charter flights smoothly connect diverse African landscapes. Learn to track classic African animals, such as giraffes, on a guided mountain bike ride in remote Mashatu, teeming with wildlife - including the big cats.
• Two nights at the Mashatu Main Camp. A spectacularly remote luxury camp built around a waterhole where one of southern Africa's largest elephant herds congregate. (pool)
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Days 6-11
Bike in Botswana among elephants on their ancient paths. Open-topped Land Rovers make for great game watching. Hike the dramatic but rarely visited Great Escarpment, offering wild views of the bush. Haven't found the right souvenir? Browse the crafts in a special Afrikaner pioneer town that's home to a thriving artist community.
Spot the Big Five and other fascinating creatures like dung beetles and lilac-breasted rollers at Londolozi during exhilarating bush excursions on foot and in "Landies". Join our friend Lotus in his traditional Shangaan village.
• Two nights at Cybele Forest Lodge. A secluded, luxurious farmhouse set amid 300 lush acres of forest, banana plantations, and gardens. And two nights at Londolozi Private Game Reserve. An elegant game lodge on the Sand River.
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Dates: Aug 28-Sep 7, Oct 9-19, Dec 18-28, Mar 15-25, 2011, Jul 12-22, 2011, Aug 9-19, 2011, Sep 13-23, 2011, Sep 27-Oct 7, 2011, Dec 17-27, 2011
Length: 11 days/10 Nights
Level: 1 to 3
Cost: $6998 - $7298
Single Supplement: $2460
(Please note: Prices are subject to change. Please view current pricing here.)
Meals: All meals included.
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