The Ultimate Luxury Kalahari to Kruger 10D9N

From $19,296.33 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Indulge in the best that Southern Africa has to offer on this sky-high itinerary traversing Kalahari, Kruger, Johannesburg and Cape Town. This curated 10-day ultimate luxury safari incorporates the very best high-end lodges in the country, including Tswalu Kalahari and Royal Malewane, paired with incredible game drives on privately-owned game reserves. From the desert to the bush, from Kalahari to Kruger, enjoy the light-filled haven of tranquility, and explore the wonders of the wide-open African plains. This is a journey making memories to cherish for a lifetime!

Start your adventure in Cape Town where your scenery is as delicious as your wine tasting menu! Discover the Franschhoek Valley on a curated wine tram experience and dine on gourmet fare throughout – yes, even under the African skies! Indulge in well-deserved luxury ...

Trip Highlights

  • Experience exceptional safari adventures at two of Africa’s most luxurious safari lodges, Tswalu Kalahari and Royal Malewane
  • Experience a fly in safari to the largest private game reserve in Africa
  • Grasp exclusive up-close opportunities to view The Big 5 on two very unique safari adventures
  • Indulge in a curated wine adventure including premium wine tastings and a 3-course lunch in the magnificent Cape Winelands
  • Submerge into ultimate game viewing experiences in the desert and the bush at some of Africa’s most exclusive private game reserves
  • Immerse in African bush life from nature walks to game drives 
  • Be guided by the most experienced guides and master trackers of Africa at Royal Malawane
  • Create your own safari adventures and itinerary at your own pace at the exclusive Tswalu Kalahari Lodge

What's Included

  • 9 nights accommodation on a twin share basis in luxury 5 star hotels and safari lodges
  • Fully inclusive basis at Royal Malawane including 2 daily game drives and bush walks with private guide and tracker
  • All return hotel transfers to specified airports as per itinerary
  • Curated Wine Experience in Franschooek including wine lecture in vineyard and cellar, three course lunch, premium wine tasting and pairing and 15 minutes tram journey
  • Fully inclusive basis at Tswalu Kalahari Reserve including private guide, vehicle and tracker, walking safaris and horse back safaris
  • Sightseeing and activities with included hotel transfers as per itinerary
  • Meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Professional tour guides throughout

Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrive in the Fairest Cape and be pampered on the Atlantic Seaboard
Ellerman House, Cape Town
Dinner
DAY 2 Wine taste your way in the Cape Winelands on a Wine Tram
Ellerman House, Cape Town
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 3 Fly into South Africa’s largest private game reserve for a Kahalari safari
Tswalu The Motse, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 & 5 Immerse in barefoot bush luxury at Tswalu Kalahari
Tswalu The Motse, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 Explore Johannesburg for a sophisticated city break
The Residence, Johannesburg
Breakfast
DAY 7 A safari paradise in the Kruger National Park
Royal Malewane, Kruger National Park
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8 & 9 Delve deeper into ultimate bush experience and Big Five game viewing
Royal Malewane, Kruger National Park
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10 The end of an unforgettable adventure
None
Breakfast

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Dates & Prices

Departure daily on request. Please contact us for group bookings or private departures. Peak/festival season surcharge applies.

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How To Get There

- The departure point is Cape Town

- The finish point is Johannesburg

- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Cape Town

Weather & Climate

Cape Town

Cape Town’s Dry and Wet seasons are opposite to those in Kruger. Therefore, the best time for visiting Cape Town and surrounds is during the dry summer months of November to March. The daily temperatures average between 17°C (63°F) and 28°c (82°F), although it can reach as high as 40°C (104°F). Cape Town has a Mediterranean climate, which means that it gets its rainfall in the winter months Late April to early June has crisp and clear days, perfect for a hiking trip. The best time for a whale watching is from July to September when migratory whales arrive along the coastline.

Tswalu

May and October (winter and spring) are the most ideal period as the days are cooler and sightings of smaller, rarer animals increase. It provides exceptional sightings as bush is sparse and dry with animals congregating around watering holes. During the summer (November to March), the days are warmer with the occasional thunderstorm and many of the animals calve, while the arrival of many migrant birds makes this a great time for birdwatching. Autumn (April to May) is the greenest time of year in the Kalahari with mild days and cool evenings. It is also rutting time for many of the antelope species.

Johannesburg

Summer lasts from December to February and is characterised by hot days, frequent afternoon thunderstorms and plenty of rain. Winter (June to August) sees mild, dry days with abundant sunshine and chilly nights. Johannesburg and Pretoria lie on the highveld plateau and have a near-perfect climate.

Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A single supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 90 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 90 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 90 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 90 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.

For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

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