Depart Washington or New York for your flight to Cape Town via Johannesburg on South African Airways.

Upon arrival at Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International Airport, collect your luggage then clear Customs & Immigration. You will be met by a Lion World Tours representative who will assist and escort you to the Domestic Terminal for your scheduled flight to Cape Town. Then on arrival at Cape Town Airport you will be met and taken by private transfer to your hotel.

The gracious Table Bay Hotel is situated in Cape Town's Victoria and Alfred Waterfront with its array of wonderful shops, restaurants and bars. Discerning guests are offered panoramic views across the Atlantic Ocean to Robben Island while behind soars Table Mountain. Combined with contemporary charm and attention to detail, the hotel recalls the era of the great cruise liners and elegant hotels that served them. The Table Bay is a 5-star, 329-room hotel and it uniquely responds to its magnificent surroundings. It has a maritime flavor that extends to each room and suite, which has sea or mountain views and is a luxurious port of call. The interior of the hotel presents a kaleidoscope of impressions, from the European marble mosaic of the entrance court to the intricate parquet floor of the foyer framed by the full-scale drama of Table Mountain, with the activity of the harbor in the foreground. Below the foyer to the south, is the grand lounge with its cathedral ceiling and twin fireplaces.

Today you will be taken on a scheduled full day Cape Peninsula tour.

After breakfast depart on your full-day Cape Peninsular tour. See for yourself how this spectacular southern tip of Africa became known as the 'Fairest Cape'. Drive past the pristine beaches of Camps Bay, Clifton and Llandudno - currently the hottest real estate in the world - to Hout Bay, a functioning harbor and heart of the local crayfish industry (optional Seal Island cruise, time permitting). After a stop for lunch (your own account), it's on to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where you are able to ride the Funicular to the scenic viewing point where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. The spectacular sea and mountain views are reason enough to make the 66km trip from Cape Town. Amid the rocky landscape - home to mountain zebra, eland and ostriches - blooms magnificent Cape flora. Continue along the coastline to the beautiful Boulders Beach where you can sit among a colony of penguins. Our last stop is the naval port of Simon's Town, the country's third oldest European settlement. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon.

After breakfast at the hotel the remainder of the day is at leisure to either shop at the fabulous stores and Restaurants at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.

Cape Town is a city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to offer and has something for everyone. From the landmark beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay to the vibrant V&A Waterfront and Cape Town city centre, the award-winning wine farms of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek - time spent in Cape Town will not be forgotten. Cape Town is a sophisticated city at the gateway to a majestic continent. The Mother City is a place where old and new harmoniously converge in history, architecture, cultural pursuits and the essence of its people. Warmed by the African sun, the city is dominated by a towering, table-shaped mountain, set on a peninsula of soaring, rocky heights and lush valleys, where two oceans converge- Indian and Atlantic. Immense natural beauty, and the fast pace and bright lights of a great urban centre meld effortlessly here. Firmly positioned on the international map, Cape Town offers a myriad things to do and places to see, whatever your tastes, inclinations or budget.

Another day at leisure to perhaps shop at the fabulous stores and Restaurants at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront.

Situated between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the heart of Cape Town's working harbor, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront has become the country's most visited destination. With its Victorian architecture, maritime tradition, and African culture, it is set against a backdrop of magnificent sea and mountain views. It offers exciting shopping and entertainment venues, intermingled with imaginative office locations, world-class hotels and luxury apartments. Attracting more than 20 million visits per year, Cape Town's V&A Waterfront offers a unique working harbor ambience, scenic views of Table Mountain, historic buildings, museums, boat and helicopter charters, aquarium, IMAX cinema, annual special events and street musicians, as well as the recently opened Nelson Mandela Gateway to Robben Island. With a variety of specialty stores, craft markets and restaurants, the V&A Waterfront opens a world of opportunities to shoppers and diners alike.

Today is your last full day in Cape Town for last minute shopping or a visit to one of the many places of interest.

Cape Town is a marvelous combination of natural beauty and historic and cultural sites, offering world-class museums and bustling markets, inviting beaches and lush gardens, as well as great restaurants and wonderful shopping.

Today you will be taken by private transfer from your hotel to Cape Town Airport in time for your flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival at Johannesburg Airport take the Shuttle Bus Transfer from Johannesburg Airport to Sun City.
Shuttle times from Johannesburg International Airport to Sun City:
07:00am/09:00am/12:00noon/02:30pm

On arrival check in at the Palace Hotel Sun City.

The Palace Hotel Sun City is the centerpiece of the extraordinary Palace of the Lost City complex. With an impressive range of business, recreational and dining facilities, coupled with impeccable service, the Palace Hotel Sun City perfectly combines the traditional elements of South Africa's rich and vibrant cultures with the latest in hotel accommodation facilities. There are 338 luxurious rooms and suites that offer royal hospitality with wonderful views over water or jungle for guests to choose from. The furnishings are intricately hand carved and reflect flora and fauna of Africa and attention to detail that emphasizes the personal touch. For those travelers who look forward to a combination of class and comfort the Palace Hotel Sun City offers guests a unique blend of warm hospitality, luxurious accommodation and contemporary amenities and services. Offering an exclusive level of service and privacy, guests at the Palace Hotel Sun City get to enjoy a host of special amenities, including 24 hour fun and entertainment with international shows, a world class casino, 2 golf courses, water sports, horse riding and more. The Palace Hotel Sun City combines the finest quality accommodations, with international cuisine and an excellent remote location in South Africa.

A day of leisure to enjoy all the facilities at the Sun City complex.

Sun City is internationally renowned as South Africa's premier holiday resort offering a multitude of attractions and activities. With golf and gambling, and world class hotels, Sun City is the perfect choice for a holiday. The huge range of sporting and leisure facilities include floodlit tennis courts, horse riding, nature trails, and lawn bowls, as well as jet skiing, parasailing, windsurfing, water-skiing and sunset cruising at Waterworld. The Valley of the Waves offers surfing on two-meter high waves to the relaxing lazy river ride. Sun City has one of the largest casinos in the Southern Hemisphere, and also offers the thrill of glamorous dancers and exciting novelty acts. The many shops offer curios, clothing, jewellery and souvenirs. The Sun City complex borders the malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park where visitors can also see many animals including the Big Five on game drives. Sun City has two world-class 18-hole golf courses, where there are real crocodiles in the water feature at the 13th hole.

Today you take the Shuttle Service Transfer from your Sun City hotel to the Michelangelo Hotel in Johannesburg.

Shuttle times from Sun City to the Michelangelo Hotel:
10:00am/12:00noon/03:00pm/05:00pm

Forming an integral part of Renaissance styled Sandton Square, the 5-star Michelangelo Hotel reflects the architecture and design of the square and is strategically positioned to overlook the cosmopolitan piazza of Nelson Mandela Square. At the Michelangelo, luxury, elegance and service excellence offers guests a high standard of accommodation and amenities, which is why the hotel is a member of "The Leading Hotels of the World". The rooms and suites have been tastefully decorated and have all the necessary amenities to ensure luxurious comfort. A majestic dome in glass and steel tops the entrance lobby atrium rising eight stories. Scenic elevators overlook the atrium with its arches, columns, and decorative balustrades.

After breakfast at your hotel you will be taken by private transfer from your hotel to Johannesburg Airport in time for your Federal Air flight to Sabi Sabi. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your lodge.

Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is set in the heart of the bushveld, overlooking a river plain and waterhole where animals regularly come to drink. It is an all-suite, exclusive lodge offering 25 suites (50 beds) designed and furnished in a contemporary, yet ethnic, style. A sense of space and light pervades each suite, while high thatch and discreet air-conditioning provides a cool escape during the warmer months. External walls, the color and texture of wet elephant hide, and the artistic interior and exterior use of indigenous slate for floors, bathroom walls and outside patios reflects an amber, grey and ochre palette, ensuring that Bush Lodge is unobtrusive and blends perfectly with the surrounding bushveld. The bathroom offers open views to the river plains beyond. Glass bottles containing high quality cosmetics and a crystal decanter of sherry are just some of the special touches designed to delight the senses and ensure a memorable stay.

Enjoy a morning game viewing activity in this spectacular wildlife kingdom. Spend the hottest part of the day relaxing around the pool or perhaps take a siesta to make up for the early morning wake-up call. In the afternoon you will be taken on another unforgettable safari through the African bush.

The Sabi Sands Game Reserve is undoubtedly the most exclusive private game reserve in South Africa. Under the guidance of Sabi Sabi's qualified game rangers and renowned Shangaan trackers, guests can take to the bush on early morning and evening night safaris in open Land Rovers. Exceptional game viewing has always been a trademark of Sabi Sabi, and the chances of seeing the Big Five - Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard here, are excellent. The reserve shares a common 50 km unfenced boundary with the Kruger National park to the east. Two perennial rivers, the Sabi and the Sand flow through this Game Park, sustaining the diverse fauna and flora of the area, which enjoys one of the highest and most bio-diverse wildlife populations of any area in Africa.

After an early morning game drive to track the animals that may have eluded you so far, followed by breakfast, you will be transferred to Sabi Sabi airstrip for your Federal Air flight back to Johannesburg.

On arrival at Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International Airport connect with your scheduled international South African Airways flight back to the USA.

Arrive home with a lifetime of memories!



JUNE & JULY NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO WORLD CUP IN SOUTH AFRICA