GOLDEN TRIANGLE - SOUTHERN AFRICA - SMALL GROUP

Golden Triangle (14 Nights, 5* itinerary)

Luxury All-Inclusive Small Group

Cape Town, Kruger & Victoria Falls

R195,000 per person sharing (± US$ 10,600 pps*, ± EUR 9 775 pps* / ± GBP 8,330 pps*)

including all regional flights in Africa

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Spectacular Safaris in the Kruger Region Romantic Victoria Falls

Small-group guided and fully supported tour of three African heavyweight destinations. Designed to travel deeper, more authentically and with a lasting positive impact.

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Destinations Visited: Cape Town (including the Winelands and Cape Peninsula), Kruger (for Big 5 safari) and Victoria Falls (including Chobe Park in Botswana).

Scheduled Dates:

2 – 16 May 2024 (14 Nights). (FULL).

27 February – 13 March 2025 (14 Nights). (8 seats available out of 8).

More dates to be added soon.

Minimum Group Size: 4 adults in solo room (single supplement applies)

Maximum Group Size: 8 adults, sharing in 4 twin/King rooms

Physical Intensity: 3/5. For maximum enjoyment you should be able to walk 5km with reasonable ease (please discuss any physical concerns with us first)

Age: This group is best suited for travellers 55 - 75 years old with good mobility

Included in Travel Package:

👨🏽 Skilled local Travel Companion for entire duration of tour
🚌 All transfers between accommodation, airports and activities
✈️ All domestic and regional flights
🛏️ Accommodation in luxury 4* and 5* properties

😋 Three meals daily: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and selected drinks
🚁 All activities and excursions described in itinerary

👨🏽 Specialist guides and local experts to ensure immersive travel experience

😷 Covid insurance in case of border closure

📱 Smartphone app to access day-by-day itinerary

💬 Whatsapp on-the-ground support after arrival

Excluded from Travel Package:

- International flights to & from South Africa

- Purchases of a personal nature, e.g. gifts and curios
- Additional activities that fall outside the itinerary, e.g. massage therapies
- Optional gratuities
- Visas (not required for US, GB or EU to South Africa, $50pp for Victoria Falls)
- Travel insurance

Cost: R195,000 per person sharing (± US$ 10,600 pps*, ± EUR 9 775 pps* / ± GBP 8,330 pps*) including all regional flights in Africa

Single supplement = R83,750 (± US$ 4,550*, ± EUR 4,200* / ± GBP 3,580* ).

*Amount in foreign currency is provided as indication based on exchange rate at time. Final invoice will be quoted and payable in ZAR.

See detailed programme below:

CAPE TOWN

Start your adventure with 7 nights in Cape Town. The “Mother City” acts as our base from where we explore all the city has to offer. We will also be doing some day trips to must-visit sights further afield, before returning to our base at night. Some of the highlights for this part of your itinerary include:

1. Head to the top of Table Mountain by cableway
2. Explore Cape Point and Boulders penguin colony with a qualified marine biologist

3. Discover historic Winelands estates and villages

4. Rustle up some traditional dishes at a local cooking class
5. Admire Cape Town from the waterside on a private sunset cruise along the Atlantic coast
6. Travel back in time at Cape Town’s historic V&A Waterfront precinct

7. Learn more about local township life on the ultimate feel-good visit

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KRUGER SAFARI

Next up we head to a private game reserve in the Kruger Region for 3 nights, where we get up close and personal with Africa’s wilder side. This part of your itinerary includes the following highlights:

1. Romantic luxury tented accommodation

2. Twice-daily “Big 5” safari game drives in 4x4

3. Morning bushwalk to track game on foot
4. Stargazing after dinner

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VICTORIA FALLS

Our final destinations is the thunderous Victoria Falls, where we will be staying for 4 nights in a gorgeously romantic hotel as our base to explore all the region has to offer. Some of the highlights included in this leg of your adventure are the following:

1. Traditional village visit to learn more about local customs and traditions
2. Walking tour of Victoria Falls to admire this natural spectacle up-close
3. Dinner aboard a historic steam train that overlooks the Falls
4. Full day land and river safari in Chobe National Park in Botswana
5. Lunch on Livingstone Island sitting right on the brink of the Falls

6. Sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi river followed by dinner at the Elephant Café

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Your Travel Companion:

A former travel journalist who has criss-crossed Africa a number of times, JD is thrilled to be personally accompanying this group on this itinerary, which was also crafted by himself.

“In this itinerary I cherry-picked my three favourite Southern African destinations and hand-selected my all-time favourite experiences, sights and locations. In many ways it truly is the best of the best,” explains JD.

A passionate traveller and adventure-seeker, JD is the co-founder of The Travel Cafe Town and and fellow owner of the boutique eco lodge, Starry Starry Night, both enterprises which he runs alongside his trusty "co-pilot" and hubby François.

Guest reviews:

“My wife and I had a fantastic 3 weeks in South Africa thanks to a wonderful itinerary especially tailored for us by JD and Francois, it was just PERFECT. We have been to South Africa before but this trip was so much better due to the detailed planning, every item taken for us in advance! The Travel Cafe gave us first class treatment and ensured we had the same for all our trip, they could not have done any more. What a beautiful country and thanks to Travel Cafe we got to visit great venues. PERFECT in every way, thanks JD and Francois for making our trip a truly memorable Adventure. See you again!” - Michael Bolwell.

“Where to start.... Wow Our first trip to South Africa was beautifully arranged and crafted by JD and Francois using their considerable experience and expertise. The Travel cafe Cape Town perfectly tailored all our likes into a trip of a lifetime, and many new experiences that we loved too. Their love of their home town shows in every single detail making us love it too. From exciting adrenaline rushes to peaceful sunsets and everywhere in between. We loved every minute. All tastes catered for in a new and exciting ways. Experiencing the history and culture first hand is a memory we will treasure always. Thank you so much. You Rock x” - Gaynor Smethurst.

“Wonderful,Unique and Memorable! We had an absolutely unique and memorable experience in South Africa thanks to the care and passionate attention to detail the team at The Travel Cafe Cape Town delivered in the way they put our dream holiday together. They organised an outstanding itinerary ticking all our boxes and requirements, everything booked. They use a clever little App that guided and supported us during the 2.5 weeks of travel in their beautiful country. We could not wish for a better or more personal experience and would have no reservations in recommending their services to anyone who want to have the holiday of their life in South Africa!”- Francesca Ecsery.