Depart on your domestic flight (from 26 Major US Cities) to New York (JFK) or Washington (Dulles) to connect with your international South African Airways flight to Cape Town, South Africa via Johannesburg.

On arrival at Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International Airport's Central Terminal Building, collect your luggage and then clear customs and immigration. Re-check your bags for your onward flight to Cape Town.

On arrival at Cape Town Airport you will be met by a Lion World Tours representative and transferred to your hotel.

The award-winning Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is poised at the edge of the world. On one side, a line of majestic mountains – The Twelve Apostles – reaches towards the heavens; on the other, the sun sets on breeching whales, playful dolphins, and crashing rollers of the Atlantic Ocean Marine Park. All around, you can walk the wilderness trails of the Table Mountain National Park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Table Mountain has also recently gained New7Wonders of Nature status. We'll even pack you a picnic as you explore the Cape Floral Kingdom of this unique location. Yet this luxury 5-star boutique hotel is just a few minutes from cosmopolitan Cape Town.

At The Spa at the Twelve Apostles guests feel indulged and cared for with splendid luxury, passionate service, generous hospitality and exquisite cuisine. This is the ideal escape where harmony and tranquility, gently restore body, mind and soul. The day Spa menu offers an extensive variety of health and beauty enhancing treatments to ensure that guests are nurtured, purified, pampered and relaxed.

Savor the finest indigenous and international cuisine on offer in the extremely popular Azure Restaurant. Rounding off the perfect meal with a delightfully sweet dessert, enjoyed on the stunning terrace overlooking the ocean will truly allow you to experience the magic of Azure!

The splendid luxury and unique location of The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, along with our passionate service and generous hospitality, has ensured a profusion of highly regarded industry awards.

• Named Best Spa in Africa in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2012
• Voted No. 3 Top City Hotel in Africa and the Middle East in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2012
• TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2012
• Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Africa and Top 25 Relaxation & Spa Hotels in Africa in the TripAdvisor 2012 Travellers’ Choice Awards
• Named on the Condé Nast Traveler USA 2012 Gold List, with an overall score of 90.5

Today is a day at leisure.

Cape Town offers historic and cultural sites, world-class museums and bustling markets, inviting beaches and lush gardens, as well as great restaurants and wonderful shopping.

Today is a day of leisure to explore the fascinating city of Cape Town.

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; a place where old and new harmoniously converge - in history, architecture, cultural pursuits and the essence of its people. 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. Cape Town offers lots to do and places to see, whatever your tastes, inclinations or budget.

This evening enjoy a complimentary dinner at the hotel's Azure Restaurant.

Take a scenic helicopter flight along the Atlantic Seaboard either to or from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. This service starts at 10:00am daily. At the V&A Waterfront you will have an opportunity to indulge in some shopping and sightseeing, as well as easy access to the Robben Island ferry or visiting one of the many places of interest.

You can return to the hotel via the daily luxury complimentary shuttle, which collects from the V&A Clock Tower from 10:30am hourly.

Today you will be transferred from your hotel to Cape Town Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. On arrival connect with your Air Charter flight to Madikwe Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve, a great safari experience combined with exclusive and luxury accommodation. On arrival at Madikwe Game Reserve's airstrip you will be met and transferred to your luxury suite where you will spend 3-nights, fully inclusive with game viewing activities.

Madikwe Safari Lodge is situated in the richly diverse Madikwe Game Reserve. The lodge offers exclusive accommodation in luxury suites situated in 3 camps with a total of just 20 suites, ensuring privacy. Each suite features a spacious sitting area and air-conditioning.

Accommodation in Madikwe boasts French doors that open up onto wooden decking. From the wooden decking, you can take a refreshing dip in a sparkling plunge pool. The comfortable bedrooms are fitted with circular fireplaces and a dressing area. Each suite also features an en-suite bathroom, which is fitted with twin hand basins and a large comfortable bathtub. Additional facilities include indoor and outdoor showers. All the suites feature an elegant interior inspired by traditional African designs and nature.

Enjoy early morning and late afternoon/evening game drives in an open safari vehicle led by trained and qualified rangers and trackers in this wildlife paradise. During the warm afternoons, cool off in your sparkling plunge pool before having a relaxing siesta. Look forward to mouth-watering cuisine. Delicious meals are served under the African sky in the boma (outdoor enclosure).

Madikwe Game Reserve spans over 76 000 hectare/187 800 acre of African bush in the north west of South Africa, bordering on Botswana, and consists of vast plains of open woodlands and grasslands.

Enjoy early morning and late afternoon/evening game drives.

The reserve is home to a diverse range of African wildlife including the "Big Five" - Leopard, Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo and Lion. A special feature of Madikwe lies in its unique location, a transition zone on the edges of the Kalahari, where a number of rare species occur naturally.

During your stay at Madikwe Safari Lodge you will enjoy a complimentary spa treatment.

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 Madikwe's airstrip for your Air Charter flight back to Johannesburg. (B)

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

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

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Check out and depart back to Johannesburg where you will be transferred to the Michelangelo Hotel where you will spend the night.

After breakfast this morning you will be transferred from your hotel to Johannesburg Airport. Upon arrival in Johannesburg you will connect to your South African Airways flight to Victoria Falls. Upon arrival in Victoria Falls you will be transferred to your hotel.

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is set high on a plateau, which forms a natural boundary to the adjacent Zambezi National Park. The Majestic Victoria Falls is located just 4km from the lodge and the Victoria Falls Airport is 24km away. The Lodge is west-facing with an onsite waterhole, which attracts a wide variety of game throughout the year, ensuring year-round stunning sunsets and magical views of unspoilt bushveld. Rising up around existing trees and natural landscape, this 72-bedroomed newly refurbished lodge prides itself on exceptional hospitality and food.

The guest rooms are decorated with an African theme and are equipped with air-conditioning, ceiling fan, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, in-room safe, direct dial telephone and a private balcony with views of the bushveld and African sunsets. Guests can enjoy dining at the Makuwa-Kuwa Restaurant, which overlooks the waterhole, or at the Boma which is set in the nearby Gusu forest, and offers a unique African experience, including traditional dancers and local dishes. The hotel also offers a complimentary shuttle service, which stops in Victoria Falls town, the craft market and the Falls.

Tonight enjoy dinner at the Makuwa-Kuwa Restaurant at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.

After breakfast a guided tour of Victoria Falls, one of seven natural wonders of the world. This walking safari takes you through the magnificent rain forest where you are able to view the Cataracts, Livingstone's statue and a wide variety of birds and plants.

Finish off the afternoon with a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River.

The area of the Zambezi that the cruises on is one of outstanding natural, scenic beauty with a wide diversity of game and bird life. Large animals such as elephants, hippo and crocodiles are frequent sightings, as this area lies within Zambezi National Park. Being a mono hull, the boat has a low profile in the water and guests are comfortably seated closer to the water line than on the conventional pontoon cruise boats

After returning to the hotel, enjoy dinner at The Boma Restaurant. Partially open to the African skies and sheltered by the indigenous Gusu forest lies the award winning Boma restaurant. It offers a unique African experience that bombards the senses with the tastes, sights, sounds and smells of Africa - coupled with the warmth and hospitality of the local people. Styled in the traditional manner, the thatched boma has an open fire to enhance the vibrant atmosphere. Specializing in a superb selection of traditional dishes, there is also a good selection of salads and vegetables for vegetarians.

Traditional customs such as local beer tasting and pre-dinner handwashing are observed, while the sights and sounds of the evening are accentuated by Ndebele performers who captivate diners with their colourful and energetic songs and dance. Steeped in mystery a witchdoctor adds a touch of drama and after-dinner guests are invited to while away the evening with the restaurant’s Sangoma - a traditional story teller - to learn more about the country’s folklore, culture and heritage.

After breakfast you'll be transferred by road to Victoria Falls Airport for your flight back to Johannesburg. (B)

Upon arrival in Johannesburg you will connect for your ongoing flight back to the USA on South African Airways.

Arrive home with a lifetime of memories!

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