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This morning finds you in the rugged landscapes of the southern Cape Peninsula where special arrangements have been made for you to join Baboon Monitors who are responsible for safeguarding the natural habitat of the few Baboon troops still remaining on the Peninsula. With your Monitors leading the way, you’ll explore through the mountainous vegetation to observe these highly social creatures in their home territory as they eat, play and socialize.

Continue to historic Simonstown on False Bay and on to Boulders Beach, home to African Penguins, the only penguin species found on the Continent. Dine in an inviting restaurant along the seacoast before driving to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Your journey takes you all the way to the tip of the Peninsula, home to the iconic Cape Point Lighthouse with spectacular views overlooking False Bay.

The road back toward Cape Town, along Chapman’s Peak 2,000 feet above the ocean, is considered to be one of the most spectacular coastal drives in the world! Drive along picturesque Hout Bay and continue up the Atlantic seaboard, passing the charming seaside towns of Bantry Bay and Clifton. Back at the hotel, you’ll have time to freshen up before you visit the Gold Museum; view the exhibit and then sit down to dinner at Gold Restaurant, famed for its eclectic cuisine of Cape Malay and African dishes. Meals, B,L,D

Day 3 – Robben Island & Township Visit

For more than 300 years, Robben Island was a place of exile, banishment, and imprisonment. This notorious Island prison was also used for political prisoners, like Nelson Mandela, during the Apartheid Era between the 1960’s and 1991. Your specially-arranged visit through the Robben Island Museum is guided by Mr. Eddie Daniels, who was imprisoned here while Mr. Mandela was also on the island. In fact, Eddie Daniels is mentioned in Mandela’s book Walk to Freedom.

After lunch in a local restaurant, you tour the township of Khayelitsha. Despite the obvious signs of poverty, your visit will also reveal inspiring community spirit and entrepreneurial energy, from community projects and training centers to craft centers and other informal businesses supported by everyone in the community. Before returning to your hotel, we’ll ascend Signal Hill for sundowner drinks and magnificent views over Cape Town. Meals B,L

Day 4 – Explore the Winelands

A delightful and leisurely day awaits as you explore three charming villages of the Cape Winelands: Franschhoek encircled by spectacular mountains, picturesque Paarl along the Berg River and Stellenbosch, the second-oldest city in the country and one of the most historic towns in all South Africa with marvelous examples of Cape Dutch, Georgian, Victorian and Regency architecture.

Relax with a vineyard picnic lunch and visit Boschendal Estate, known for its beautifully preserved Cape Dutch buildings and a breathtaking collection of period furniture that offers insight into the lives of early settlers in the Cape. Of course, you’ll also enjoy wine tasting at some of the best vineyards in the area. Your day ends at the Spier Hotel located on the historic Spier Wine Estate, founded in 1692. You’ll have time to freshen up before tonight’s dinner at Moyo Restaurant. Meals B,L,D

Day 5 – Into Botswana… The Mashatu Private Game Reserve

It’s only an hour drive back to Cape Town where you board your flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival, journey overland into the remote southeastern corner of Botswana, a region famed for its spectacular big game and herds of elephants. Your destination is the Mashatu Private Game Reserve. Settle-in to your stylish suites at the Mashatu Main Camp where you have the balance of our day at leisure. Tonight’s dinner in the palm-enclosed African boma is served under the magnificent African night sky. Meals B,D

Day 6 – On Safari in the Mashatu Private Game Reserve

The experienced rangers and expert trackers of Mashatu have an intimate and seemingly instinctual knowledge of the bush and the behavior of its wildlife residents. Today, they’ll lead you on thrilling game drives in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles. This 75,000-acre private reserve is rich with spectacular wildlife including cheetah, leopard, lion, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, elephant and antelope… Your game viewing promises to be unforgettable!

Special advance arrangements have been made for you to enjoy one of Mashatu’s unique Adventure Excursions. During your stay, you can choose one of the following included activities:

• Ivory Drive: Mashatu has one of the largest, free roaming elephant populations in southern Africa. Join resident specialist Jeanetta Selier on a morning drive for up-close encounters with these amazing beasts. Learn how to distinguish age and gender, and gain insight into their complex social structure and communication skills.

• Predator Drive: Join big cat specialist Andrei Snyman on a late afternoon drive to track leopards and lions. Learn about these amazing predators from our expert, and gain a researcher’s perspective on the land and its most famous animals.

Back at Camp, enjoy the view, take a refreshing dip in the pool, or sit back with a drink on the viewing deck of the Gin Trap Bar. Meals B,L,D

Day 7 – Journey to Kruger National Park in South Africa

Today’s overland journey to Kruger National Park takes you through some of the most spectacular landscapes of southern Africa. Coming to the peaceful Luvuvhu River, you arrive at your destination, Pafuri Camp, in time for afternoon High Tea. Your camp is in the northern sector of the renowned Kruger National Park. This is the ancestral homeland of the Makuleke people and it is considered to be the most diverse and beautiful area of this sprawling National Park. The region is home to all of Kruger’s most famous species including rhino, leopard, lion, elephant, buffalo and more. Meals B,D

Day 8 – Tribal Culture and Wildlife in the Pafuri Triangle

The Pafuri Triangle, rich with wildlife, is the ancestral home of the enterprising Makuleke, a vibrant community actively engaged in ecotourism. Learn about their innovative work from a village elder. Then go on a bush walk, birdwatch, and join your expert trackers on thrilling morning and afternoon game drives. Meals B,L,D

Day 9 – Traveling to Pretoria

After breakfast, you’ll be driven to the local airstrip for your short flight to Johannesburg where you’ll be met and escorted to the Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria. Meals B

Day 10 – Depart Pretoria

Your journey finishes today after breakfast. Meals B

Your Deluxe Hotels and Luxuriously Appointed Safari Camps

Victoria & Alfred Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa

Built in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse, this luxury boutique hotel enjoys an enviable location on the Pierhead of Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Officially opened in 1870 as the Breakwater Basin, this historic district is now abuzz with some of the city’s most popular cafes, bistros, boutiques, and galleries. In the heart of it all, the Victoria & Alfred Hotel offers stylish rooms, beautifully appointed with complimentary coffee, tea and welcome beverage, in-room safe, and high speed Internet access.

Spier Hotel, The Winelands, South Africa

The luxurious Spier Hotel is set on a vineyard estate with breathtaking views of the Helderberg Mountains. Evoking the charm of a small village, spacious guestrooms are clustered around six private courtyards, each with its own swimming pool and entertainment area. Landscaped gardens and paths connect the guest residences and the resorts fine amenities, including four restaurants, a riverside pub, and the Manor House with its fine art collection.

Mashatu Main Camp, Mashatu Private Game Reserve, Botswana

Your intimate and inviting camp on the Mashatu Private Game Reserve offers just 14 guest suites, each meticulously furnished for warmth, elegance and comfort. Each oversized suite includes two comfortable double or three-quarter beds, a day bed, and a private sitting area with French doors that open onto the unfenced surrounding bush. An expansive en suite bathroom features a shower, bath, and his and hers basins.

The Camp is elevated around a waterhole for excellent game viewing opportunities within the camp itself. In addition to the air-conditioned dining room, there is a palm-enclosed African boma for evening dining around a blazing fire under the magnificent African sky. Between your thrilling wildlife encounters during safari, you can relax back at camp with a swimming pool, cozy day lounge, and the Gin Trap Bar with great observation decks overlooking the waterhole.

Pafuri Camp, Kruger National Park, South Africa

Set on the northern banks of the Luvuvhu River within lush riverine forest, your intimate camp consists of 20 luxurious thatched tents, elevated above the ground with wooden walkways. Guest tents are elegantly furnished and decorated, and fronted by screened walls for an intimate connection with the environment. Private ensuite bathrooms feature unique indoor and outdoor showers.

The common areas include cozy lounges, an open-sided dining room, a multi-tiered deck complete with fireplace, a boma for traditional African-style dining, and two plunge pools.

Sheraton Hotel Pretoria, South Africa

Situated with sweeping views that command all of Pretoria, exquisite marble flooring, and custom-designed furnishings, the Sheraton embodies the beauty and service excellence of the Jacaranda City. Perfectly located in the heart of the dazzling capital, our 5-star hotel offers spacious air-conditioned guestrooms all fitted with Sheraton SweetSleeper beds, internet access, 24-hour room service, and mini-bar. Onsite, guests can enjoy a well-equipped fitness center, outdoor heated pool, and superb dining and cocktail venues.

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10 days from $5,999

All this is included… Luxury hotels & lodges, 20 meals, small group sightseeing, thrilling game drives, special AAA experiences, luggage handling, all on-tour transportation, internal flights and our comprehensive travel insurance coverage.

Book with total confidence

• 100% cash refund up to 30 days before travel.
• Only $100 deposit to lock in your trip cost.
• Complete travel insurance coverage included.

We never cancel a departure

	Per Person Double	Single Supplement
2010 Jan 19, Feb 23, Mar 23 Apr 20, May 11 Aug 17, Sep 14 Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 7	$6299 6399 5999 5999	$2975 2975 2975 2975
Call your AAA Travel Professional for international economy or business airfare which includes arrival and departure transfers. Prices are per person, double. Our Travel Insurance cost of $350 per person is included, but purchase is not mandatory and the policy can be optionally deducted from your trip cost at the time of final payment. We can arrange convenient air services for this tour aboard Emirates. Solo travelers save $200 off their next trip.

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