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

Upon arrival at Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International Airport, you will go through customs, then connect with your domestic flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival in Cape Town, you will be met by a Lion World Tours representative and transferred to your hotel.

The luxurious Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa lies where earth, sea and sky meet, poised above Atlantic rollers and flanked by the majestic Table Mountain and her Twelve Apostles mountain range in glorious Cape Town. This intimate 5-star hotel fully lives up to its stunning location, with exceptional standards of service and relaxed Cape hospitality providing the perfect counterpoint to its dramatic backdrop. Deluxe guest rooms and spacious suites, two breathtaking pool gardens magically perched above the ocean, the glorious Azure Restaurant accompanying exquisite cuisine, wonderful friendly service with endlessly seductive sea views. All barely ten minutes from the bustling heart of the city, with nearby attractions including prime diving spots, nature trails, and seals, dolphins, whales and penguins. Twelve Apostles are also extremely proud to have been awarded the prestigious honor of being named Southern Africa's only "Leading Spa 2005" by The Leading Hotels of the World for providing guests with a truly luxurious and exceptional spa experience!

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The gracious Table Bay Hotel is situated in Cape Town's Victoria and Alfred Waterfront with its array of wonderful shops, restaurants and bars. 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 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.

Enjoy your first day at leisure in the fascinating city of Cape Town. The Twelve Apostles Hotel offers a complimentary scheduled shuttle to and from the V&A Waterfront between 08:00 AM and 08:00 PM.

Cape Town is a city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to offer and it 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.

A day of leisure to explore Cape Town.

Blessed with one of the most stunningly beautiful settings of any city in the world, Cape Town and its surrounding areas offer enough activities to keep you occupied for a long time. You can shop for everything from handcrafts such as native masks and pottery to dazzling tanzanite and diamonds; enjoy the hospitality and high standards of some of the world's top hotels and restaurants; and learn about South Africa's history at world-renowned museums and monuments. You can frolic on the beach with penguins by day and spend the evening savoring every bite of a world-class meal in a sophisticated urban restaurant.

Spend your last day in Cape Town doing some last minute shopping or visit one of the many places of interest.

Cape Town is a fabulously diverse and vibrant city; from its beautiful natural attributes to its colorful culture, stunning wine farms and captivating history - it's a tourist heaven. Cape Town offers historic and cultural sites, world-class museiums and bustling markets, inviting beaches and lush gardens, as well as great restaurants and wonderful shopping. While South Africa is perhaps best known for its game parks and natural splendors; it is also a land whose cities exude urban sophistication, rich in history, the arts, entertainment and other cosmopolitan delights.

After an early breakfast you will be transferred from your hotel to Cape Town Airport in time for your scheduled flight to Johannesburg. On arrival connect with your flight to Kruger-Mpumalanga where you will be met on arrival and transferred to your lodge. Spend 2-nights including all meals and two game drives daily.

Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is situated in the Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, within the southern section of the Kruger National Park. The 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.

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Lion Sands River Lodge is decorated in an old African style with a sundeck and bar. The swimming pool is built with a zero - edge overlooking the River. Lion Sands River Lodge has 6.21 miles (10km) of Sabie River frontage with a high concentration of game around the River especially during the dry seasons. It provides a great diversity of general fauna and flora and affords unique activities based around the River, hides and fishing.

Enjoy an early morning game viewing drive in an open safari vehicle in this wildlife paradise. Spend the hottest part of the day relaxing around the pool or on comfortable wooden chairs overlooking a water-hole. In the afternoon go on another safari under the guidance of a qualified game ranger and renowned Shangaan tracker. Exceptional game viewing has always been a trademark of the Sabi Sands.

Both Lodges offer exciting game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles. At daybreak, guests meet for a welcoming cup of coffee before embarking on a dawn safari. Rangers and trackers greet the day by pointing out the wildlife, and even the most seasoned game viewer will learn something new and fascinating every day. Exceptional game viewing has always been a trademark of the Sabi Sands, and the chances of seeing the �Big Five� - Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard � are excellent. The reserves share a common unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park and sustain the diverse fauna and flora of the area, with one of the highest and most bio-diverse wildlife populations of any area in Africa.

Go on an early morning game drive to track the animals that may have eluded you so far, followed by breakfast. After a transfer to Kruger-Mpumalanga Airport you will fly to Johannesburg.

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

Arrive in New York or Washington, DC with a lifetime of memories!