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HIGHLIGHTS OF SOUTHERN AFRICA including Victoria Falls from the Zambian bank, game viewing in Botswana’s Okavango Delta and exploring Cape Town and the Winelands of South Africa

	Fly overnight from London via Johannesburg to Livingstone. Transfer by road and boat to The Islands of Siankaba for 2 nights. By road and boat across the border to Kasane. Fly to Mapula Lodge for 3 nights. Fly to Chief’s Camp for 3 nights. Fly via Maun to Cape Town and transfer by road to Kensington Place for 2 nights. Self-drive to Franschhoek. Le Quartier Français for 3 nights. Drive to Cape Town and fly overnight to London. From £6,094 per person sharing for 15 nights
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The itinerary starts at The Islands Of Siankaba, a delightful lodge set on two islands in the Zambezi linked by a timber suspension bridge. The accommodation is in spacious and private tented rooms, each with a verandah overlooking the river.

A visit to the FALLS is included and you can book an aerial view by helicopter, light aircraft or microlight. White water rafting and bungee jumping are amongst the host of adrenaline-pumping activities. Or you may just prefer to relax at the lodge with gentle sundown cruises, mokoro trips, a spot of fishing or wandering along the nature trails.

A scenic flight will take you to Mapula Lodge in the north western seasonal flood plain of the OKAVANGO DELTA. This is a prime game viewing wilderness area with activities that include walking with experienced guides, night drives in search of nocturnal species and tranquil mokoro trails which are possible even in the dry season since there permanent water nearby.

The traditional design and use of local materials in the construction of the ten individual chalets, the raised decks, a swimming pool and the emphasis on service all contribute to make this lodge a welcome addition to our portfolio.

Next, you will fly south to the MOREMI GAME RESERVE where, in the Mombo concession, you will stay at Chief’s Camp. The area is rightly renowned for excellent game sightings including, uniquely for Botswana, white rhino.

The rooms are known as ‘bush pavilions’ - spacious and secluded with thatched roofs, each with a private deck complete with hammock - you will be tempted not to leave!

However, a complete change of scene awaits in CAPE TOWN where you will not be disappointed by its sophistication and bustling city life with a wonderful choice of restaurants.

Kensington Place, “the coolest bolthole in the Cape…” (Tatler 2007) is a small hotel with eight individually designed and decorated rooms and wonderful views down over the city and of Table Mountain. There is a pool and garden terrace where delicious breakfasts and light lunches are served.

A hire car will be delivered to you, enabling easy exploration of the city and the Cape Peninsular before driving up to the famous Wine Region.

Le Quartier Français, which manages to combine privacy with a central location in the village of FRANSCHHOEK, will be your base. The charming rooms of this little boutique hotel have a secluded garden setting and there is a small cinema - The Screening Room - where you can sip local wine and savour a snack while enjoying your choice of movie, ranging from old time classics to cinema nouveau.

Known as the Gastronomic Capital of South Africa, Franschhoek is surrounded by a number of famous vineyards and the main street is lined with restaurants, art galleries and tempting shops. Before you return home, be sure to have booked a table in The Tasting Room, the restaurant of award winning chef Margot Janse, at Le Quartier Français for an extra treat.

and what about?
	Take a little longer and continue from Franschhoek along the Garden Route passing through Hermanus, to include whale watching between June and November. Or travel to Namaqualand, north of Cape Town, and catch the amazing, colourful wild flower display between September and December.

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