 Saturday: |
Depart
from JFK New York City for overnight flight to Johannesburg. |
Sunday:
|
Arrive
in Johannesburg early in the morning and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon,
tour the township of Soweto. Visit the monument to Hector Peterson, the
homes of Nelson and Winnie Mandala and Bishop Desmond Tutu. Have lunch
at Mandie's Place and share conversation and a drink in a local shebeen.
Overnight in the Johannesburg suburb of Sandton. |
Monday:
|
Morning:
Depart for Sun City with a stop at the Lesedi Cultural Village to have
lunch and see a dance performance by members of a troup representing several
of South Africa's indigenous cultures. Tour the village to see homes and
demonstrations of crafts. In the afternoon continue on to fabulous Sun
City - playground of the rich and famous. |
| Tuesday:
|
You
will have a full day at Sun City Resort to indulge in any of the many activities
available. Play golf on a Gary Player course, take a Game Drive through
the Pilanesburg wildlife reserve, try your luck at the gaming tables or
just relax by the pool. Overnight at Sun City. |
Wednesday:
|
Return
to Johannesburg for your afternoon flight to Cape Town, with a stop en
route to shop at roadside stands near the Hartebeesport Dam. Afternoon:
Fly to Cape Town, arriving in the mid-afternoon and transfer to your hotel.
Your evening is free to explore the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront complex
of shops and restaurants. Overnight in Cape Town. |
| Thursday: |
A full
day tour of the wine country. Visit Stellenbosch, Franschoek & Paarl
with wine tastings at various estates. Overnight in Cape Town. |
Friday:
|
Early
morning, take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for a fabulous
view of Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula. Late morning, leave by ferry
to Robben Island for a 3 hour tour of the island and prison where Nelson
Mandala spent 26 years of his life. Afternoon, take a City Tour of Cape
Town, including the colorful Malay Quarter of Bo-Kaap. Overnight in Cape
Town |
| Saturday:
|
Full
day tour of the Cape Peninsula. See the penguins at Simonstown, visit an
ostrich farm and experience the wildlife of the Cape of Good Hope Nature
Reserve. Return to Cape Town via the scenic Chapman's Peak Drive for spectacular
coastal views. Overnight in Cape Town. |
| Sunday:
|
Your
morning is free to explore the Green Square Flea market or the shops at
the Victoria and Alfred waterfront. After lunch, board your return flight
to Johannesburg, arriving late afternoon - and transfer to your hotel in
Sandton. Overnight in Sandton. |
Monday:
|
In
the morning, depart for a tour of Pretoria, the Jacaranda City, to see
the beautiful architecture and gardens of South Africa's capital. In the
afternoon, you can go shopping or visit Gold Reef City where you can actually
go down in a working gold mine. In the evening you board your return flight
to New York. |
| Tuesday: |
Arrive
at JFK New York City in the morning and transfer for your connecting flight
home. |
