Southern
Africa
In
Style South Africa,
Zimbabwe and Botswana
14 Day Tour
Combine the
sophisticated man-made pleasures of South African cities with wildlife
viewing in Botswana and sightseeing in Victoria Falls.
FEATURING
CHOBE CHILWERO - Where Luxury and Tradition
Reside...
Deep in the
heart of Botswana wilderness lies Chobe Chilwero Lodge, one of the most
enchanting places on earth. With gorgeous, breathtaking vistas as a backdrop,
you'll come face-to-face with the abundant creatures of the bush, and some
of the most spectacular sunsets Mother Nature bestows.
You will enjoy
creature comforts - elegantly appointed accommodations, silver service,
gourmet meals and fine wines. Relax in our luxurious thatched cottages,
with ensuite, sunken handcrafted baths, indoor and outdoor showers, private
gardens and terraces overlooking the magnificent Chobe River. There is
also a library, curio shop and a communications centre. Although located
in Botswana, this small, intimate lodge is easily accessed from Zambia
and the world famous Victoria Falls. Guests can enjoy a day trip to visit
the falls if desired.
Game activities
at Chobe Chilwero are scheduled flexibly, according to the whims of guests
and the changing habits of the game. Thrilling guided game drives in open
vehicles bring you to the heart of Africa's largest concentration of elephants,
as well as hippos, buffalos, puku, antelopes, lions and other creatures
that gather on the Chobe River's banks. Or join our acclaimed guides on
a wondrous water safari on specially adapted motorboats. Sundowner cruises
are particularly spectacular on the Chobe River. Fishing excursions are
also available.
End each day
with a refreshing dip in the swimming pool, followed by a sumptuous meal
lovingly prepared by our expert culinary staff - a delicious, eclectic
fusion of Western and African cuisine and delicacies - all topped off by
a sampling of vintage wines and spirits from our cellar. It's the perfect
complement to your one-of-a-kind African adventure. High teas are often
served on the lawn under the shade of the trees.
Superlative
game viewing and silver service may now be combined with the ultimate in
pampering: in-room spa treatments. Therapies range from a Clarins Ultimate
Firming Facial to a Full Body Swedish Massage, to relax and invigorate
in true African style.
The A&K
Advantage
Transfers and
touring in luxury vehicles
Immediate check-in
guaranteed on arrival
The finest selection
of restaurants offering superior food and gourmet wines
Welcome dinner
at a South African home
Private check-in
at all hotels
Separate luggage
transfer to the Winelands
Exclusive wine
tasting at a top-label estate
Complimentary
spa treatment at Chobe Chilwero
Guaranteed late
check-out at The Grace on day of departure
Use of Premier
Lounge at Johannesburg Airport on departure
Not included:
travel insurance; any airfares; airport departure taxes; excess baggage
fees; cost of obtaining passports or visas; gratuities to your guide; personal
expenses such as meals, beverages or sightseeing not included in the itinerary;
communication charges; laundry.
(B)
Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner
ITINERARY
DAY
1: USA/Cape Town, South Africa Board your
flight to Cape Town.
DAY 2: Cape
Town You are met
and transferred to your hotel.
Cape
Grace
DAY
3: Cape Town Drive to Table
Mountain for a panoramic view of the sea and city and then explore historic
Cape Town. This afternoon, Design Your Day: shop the Cape with a specialist
guide or yacht along the Cape coast. Dine this evening at a private family
home.
Cape
Grace B L D
DAY
4: Cape Town/Cape Point/Franschhoek Travel to
the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, and perhaps glimpse the resident
seals and penguins. After lunch, continue to Franschhoek and your hotel
located on a wine estate with panoramic views of the valley. A guest speaker
provides fascinating insight into South Africa's intriguing past during
this evening's dinner.
Mont
Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards B L D
DAY
5: Franschhoek Design Your
Day: explore the Cape Winelands and stroll through Stellenbosch followed
by lunch and a private cellar tour of a historic wine estate. If you prefer,
experience a full day of shark cage diving.
Mont
Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards B L
DAY
6: Franschhoek/Johannesburg/Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Fly to Victoria
Falls via Johannesburg, and this afternoon roam around the famous Falls
with your expert guide.
Victoria
Falls Hotel B D
DAY
7: Victoria Falls/ Chobe National Park, Botswana The view is
spectacular on the "Flight of the Angels" helicopter tour over the falls.
Continue overland to Botswana and Chobe National Park, home to approximately
75,000 elephant, the largest concentration in Africa.
Chobe
Chilwero B L D
DAY
8: Chobe National Park Travel through
riverine forests, floodplains and marshlands on a game drive in an open
Land Rover, or relax on a sundowner cruise on the Chobe River.
Chobe
Chilwero B L D
DAY
9: Chobe National Park/Moremi Game Reserve
(Okavango Delta)
Fly to Chief's
Camp in the "predator capital" of Botswana for an afternoon of game viewing
activities.
Chief's
Camp B L D
DAYS
10-11: Moremi Game Reserve (Okavango Delta)
Moremi is
known for its large concentrations of elephant, buffalo and predators.
Try a water safari (offered seasonally), travelling at the gentle pace
of a poled mokoro (dugout canoe).
Chief's
Camp B L D
DAY
12: Moremi/Maun/Johannesburg Fly to Johannesburg
where the balance of your day is at leisure. Swap stories with fellow travellers
at a farewell dinner.
The
Grace in Rosebank B D
DAY
13: Johannesburg/Depart Visit Soweto,
famous in the days of apartheid, and return to the hotel before your international
flight home.
The
Grace in Rosebank (dayroom) B
DAY
14: USA or Canada Connect with
your homebound flight.
Consider An Upgrade: Stay in the Loft Terrace Room or
Bedroom Suite at the Cape Grace Hotel (from $75 per person per night) Enjoy
Merlot or Cabernet room at La Couronne (from $20 per person per night)
Stay in a Suite at the Victoria Falls Hotel (from $200 per person per night)
.
Active Options: In the course of your tour, you
will have the opportunity to take advantage of active options (some at
additional cost). These include:
Cape Grace: swimming,
use
of the spa, optional walk up Table Mountain, extended sightseeingwalk at
Cape Point
La Couronne: extended
walking tour of Stellenbosch, swimming, golf, fishing, horseback riding
and hiking
Victoria Falls
Hotel: walking tour of the Falls, swimming, canoeing, game walk, whitewater
rafting, golfing and bungee jumping
Chobe Chilwero
and Chief's Camp: swimming
The price shown
is in USD. Price is per person, based on double occupancy, and does not
include international or internal air.
Departures
are limited to 20 passengers.
2008 PRICE
PER PERSON (land arrangements)
PRICE
PER PERSON (land arrangements)
May-Jun:
Double occupancy.....
$9,335
Single supplement.....
$1,380
Feb-Apr; Nov-Dec:
Double occupancy.....
$9,845
Single supplement.....
$1,785
Jul-Aug:
Double occupancy.....
$11,355
Single supplement.....
$2,845
Oct:
Double occupancy.....
$11,595
Single supplement.....
$3,045
14 Days | Departs
Saturday, returns Friday | Limited to 20 passengers
Connoisseurs travel is A&K's
most fully supported escorted option. Group sizes are very small: never
more than 24 travellers and often limited to 18 or 20. You'll stay in the
best available hotel and most meals are included, as are airport transfers
regardless of the flights you choose. Although there are opportunities
to explore on your own, you'll spend much of your sightseeing time with
your guide, on excursions designed to present a full and balanced picture
of your destination.
ABERCROMBIE
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Africa
In
Style South Africa,
Zimbabwe and Botswana
14 Day Tour
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the Sepik River or up Mount Kilimanjaro, across Provence or along the Antarctic
Peninsula, can change you deeply in ways both tangible and intangible,
acknowledged and unavowed.
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— when authentic experience matters more to you than casual acquisition
— the travel company you choose has a tall order to fill.
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Since 1962,
A&K has been doing one thing exceptionally well. We specialize in matching
unique people with unique places, and in providing the expertise and (unobtrusive)
support that allows them to experience those places fully, at first hand
and in their own personal style.
It’s simply
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and global organization that only Abercrombie & Kent is equipped to
provide.
The travel
industry is filled with companies who own only their brochures and a handful
of contracts with independent suppliers overseas. In contrast, A&K
has its own network of offices (48 and counting) across the globe, staffed
full time by A&K professionals. We own and operate luxury camps and
lodges in remote destinations to ensure that our clients have access to
the best.
And we draw
on the knowledge, humor and creativity of an incredible team of staff members
and local “friends of A&K,” to bring you face-to-face with an Antarctic
iceberg the size of Chartres Cathedral, or make it possible for you to
walk around Chartres itself with an expert on its stained glass. To set
you down for a private picnic a deux in the middle of the African savannah
or give you and the children your own tropical island for a day.
Experience
does count. Ours will make yours unforgettable.
A&K - The First Name
in Luxury Travel
For more than forty years, Abercrombie
& Kent (A&K) has been internationally recognized as
the first name in luxury travel. Born in 1962 as a safari company in Nairobi,
Kenya, A&K's unparalleled travel and tour operations now extend across
the far and exotic reaches of the globe. A&K takes its travelers on
extraordinary journeys-in extraordinary style-to more than one hundred
countries on all seven continents. The company's tours and safaris span
the globe from Africa to the Middle East, India and Nepal; from the Orient
to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific; and from Europe to Central
and South America and Antarctica. Forty-five destination management companies
ensure the "insider access" that only a local staff can provide.
A&K’s impressive and enticingly
varied list of luxury and adventure holidays combine active days with comfortable,
luxuriant nights. Small group escorted journeys
allow guests to confidently travel to places they might otherwise hesitate
to go on their own, with a choice of itineraries at varying levels of luxury.
Family
holidays are tailored to the interests, attention spans and
abilities of all ages, with comfortable hotels and comforting meals, and,
most importantly, a friendly guide who understands children. Tailor
made private travel offers independent travellers meticulous
attention to detail, safety and customer service. These lifestyle-oriented
programs are one reason why A&K was honored at the World Travel Awards
as “World’s Leading Luxury Specialist Tour Operator.”
Geoffrey Kent, who along with Jorie
Butler Kent owns and operates A&K, was born-most fittingly-while his
British parents were on safari in Zambia. Indeed, he spent much of his
childhood on the African continent. In 1962, Geofrey Kent, along with his
parent's Colonel John and Valerie Kent, formed Abercrombie & Kent.
In the 1970s, Geoffrey Kent, who
by then had long been the Managing Director of the company, entered into
a partnership with Jorie Ford Butler of Oak Brook, Illinois, to run A&K.
They continue to travel the world in search of adventures that will surprise
and thrill their guests. Under their passionate and visionary guidance-Geoffrey
Kent serves as Chairman and CEO, Jorie Butler Kent as Executive Vice Chairman
- Abercrombie & Kent represents the uncompromising best at every turn
in the road.
With a philosophy that is governed
in equal parts by the Kents' unswerving commitment to conservation and
their mission to provide "memories of a lifetime," A&K goes to seemingly
limitless lengths to design tours that offer privileged
access and special insight.
Further distinguishing A&K is the fact that the company owns luxury
safari lodges in pristine wilderness areas, including Chief's Camp and
Chobe Chilwero in Botswana; exclusive rights to camps with some of Africa's
finest game-viewing; a fleet of comfortable, well-maintained ground transport
vehicles; and the Sun Boats on the Nile. A&K also creates unique travel
experiences built around the luxury trains of Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
and the Royal Scotsman; the Road to Mandalay river cruiser and 29 canal
and river cruisers in Europe; and the legendary Sea Cloud, the world's
most beautiful sailing ship.
Abercrombie & Kent's headquarters
are in Oak Brook, Illinois. Forty-seven offices worldwide, employing more
than 1,700 travel professionals, offer unrivaled attention to detail, safety
issues and service standards.
A deep-rooted concern for the natural
world infuses each and every A&K trip: Geoffrey Kent and Jorie Butler
Kent believe passionately in "high-yield, low-impact" tourism-adventure
that respects the natural environment and benefits indigenous peoples.
They are the founders of Friends of Conservation and the Abercrombie &
Kent Global Foundation, established to address global environmental and
conservation concerns. Among its achievements have been significant contributions
to the preservation of Kenya's famed Masai Mara Game Reserve, as well as
to anti-poaching and environmental education projects on all seven continents.
Abercrombie
& Kent is proud to have received the
following:
Recommend
Magazine “Best Africa/Middle East Tour Operator”
- December 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Men’s Journal “10 Great Companies to Work For”
- November 2004
Forbes “Best of the Web” - April 2004,
2003, 2002, 2001
Elite Traveler “Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu”,
Juan Lazo, Best Guide - January 2004
World Travel
Awards “World’s Leading Luxury Specialist
Tour Operator” - 2003
“World’s Leading Villa Operator”
- 2003
Travel
+ Leisure Magazine “Best Tour Operator and Safari
Outfitter” - 2004 (#12), 2003 (#5), 2002 (#2), 2001 (#1), 2000 (#2), 1999
(#1), 1998 (#1), 1997 (#1), 1996 (#1)
“Top Guides in Africa” – Joseph
Ndunguru, Gavin Ford - 2001
Conde Nast
Traveler “Readers’ Choice Awards: Top 15
African Safari Camps”
Olonana and Chief’s
Camp - 2004
Chief’s Camp - 2003
Chobe Chilwero -2002
“The World’s Best Places to Stay,”
Gold List
Chief’s Camp - January
2004
Chobe Chilwero - 2003
“The Greatest Travel Pros on Earth”
“A&K has access to places and
people that other operators in China don’t – including some of the top
English speaking guides. Hatherly is a cultural encyclopedia, Chen a whiz
with logistics.” - 2003
"Reader’s Choice: Top 20 Small-Ship
Cruise Lines" - 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997
Gavin Ford, “15 Best Safari Guides”
- 2002
Ecotourism Award – Special Mention
- 1996
Conde Nast
Traveller (UK) "World's Best Tour Operator” - 2004
(#3), 2003 (#5), 2001 (#2), 2000 (#1), 1999 (#1)
Andrew
Harper’s Hideaway Report “Favorite Hideway Resorts of the
Past 25 Years”, Chief’s Camp - 2004
“Favorite Worldwide Travel Adventures”,
Olonana, Chief’s Camp - 2004
“Previewing Heaven: 15 Worldwide
Hotels with Drop-Dead Views”, Chief’s Camp - 2003
“Top 20 Hideaway Gems,” World’s
Best Hotels, Resorts & Hideaways, Chief’s Camp - 2002
Travel
Agent Magazine “Leaders in Luxury,” Geoffrey Kent
- 2002
World Travel
& Tourism Council Green Award for Corporate Social
Leadership in Travel & Tourism - 2002
Town &
Country Gavin Ford, “Top Guides in Africa”
- 2001
Queen’s
Award for Enterprise (A&K Europe) - 2001, 2000
Chevron
Conservation Award Jorie Butler Kent - 1999
ASTA/Smithsonian Environmental Award - 1992
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