Best of South Africa by Land & Rail

A warm A&K welcome to South Africa and assistance to your airport hotel.
InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

Fly to the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. Home to all the major animal species, including lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, white and black rhino along with almost all the plains antelope species. Your base is Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge set in lush riverside forest dramatically located on the edge of a ravine. Spend two days on safari with morning and late afternoon game drives. 
Sanctuary Makanyane Lodge | Meals: BLD

Fly via Johannesburg to the Sabi Sabi airstrip with an onward transfer to Sabi Sabi Selati Camp, an intimate all-suite retreat perfectly positioned for exploring the Sabi Sands. Spend the next two days on safari with twice daily game drives and walking safaris. 
Sabi Sabi Selati Camp | Meals: BLD

Drive to Skukuza for your flight to Johannesburg where you are met and transferred to your hotel for overnight.
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa | Meals: B

Morning visit to the Apartheid Museum followed by lunch. Transfer by road to Pretoria to board The Blue Train, widely regarded as one of the world’s most luxurious. The train departs Pretoria Station around 6.30pm bound for Cape Town. Enjoy an elegant dinner onboard. 
The Blue Train | Meals: BLD

Stop in Kimberley this morning for an excursion to the Kimberley Open Mine Museum. Continue the journey to Cape Town. 
The Blue Train | Meals: BLD

A leisurely morning before arriving into Cape Town Station at approximately 10.30am. You are met and transferred to the Belmond Mount Nelson located at the foot of iconic Table Mountain. Ascend by aerial cableway up Table Mountain (weather permitting) for panoramic views of the city and coastline. Venture south for a full day exploration of the beautiful Cape Peninsula and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve where you can climb the steps or ride a funicular railway to the top, and visit Boulders, a sheltered beach famous for its colony of endangered jackass penguins. Also, enjoy time at leisure to explore more of Cape Town at your own pace. 
Belmond Mount Nelson |Meals: B/BL/B

Transfer to the famous Cape Winelands, where picturesque vineyards are set against imposing granite peaks. After settling into your luxury accommodation in Franschhoek, visit privately owned wineries, some dating back hundreds of years, and enjoy a variety of tastings. There is time at leisure to explore more of the Cape Winelands at your own pace. 
Le Quartier Français | Meals: BL/B

Transfer to the airport where your journey ends.
Meals: B