CRP12C: Cape Town + East Cape Safari + Mauritius

Day 1

You will be met at Cape Town Airport and transferred to your luxury hotel conveniently situated near the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Check in and relax in your magnificent surroundings.

Day 2

Today is free for independent sightseeing in Cape Town.

You will be given a day pass for the convenient red Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, which stops at all Cape Town’s key sights and beaches. Start by ascending Table Mountain by cable car (optional) to enjoy one of the world’s most famous views.

Continue to Camps Bay beach and then explore the shops and many other attractions of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, which is also the centre of Cape Town’s nightlife.

Alternatively choose one of the many optional excursions available, such as a visit to Robben Island the infamous prison home of Nelson Mandela. Or simply relax on golden Camp’s Bay beach – the choice is yours!

Day 3

Today choose between a small group excursion to:

• Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve where two oceans meet, and where you may see baboons, penguins, ostrich, antelope and dolphins; or
• Stellenbosch Winelands with vineyards encircled by mountains, and including some wine-tasting at wine estates; or
• Hermanus for a full day of whale watching in season (July to November)

Days 4

At leisure in the beautiful city of Cape Town.

Choose one of the many optional excursions available today, such as a visit to Robben Island the infamous prison home of Nelson Mandela, or explore the many sights of Cape Town. Alternatively simply relax on golden Camp’s Bay beach – the choice is yours!

Day 5

Transfer to Cape Town Airport for your 1.5-hour flight to Port Elizabeth.

You will be met at Port Elizabeth Airport and transferred to your malaria-free Private Game Reserve, a drive of 45-minutes from Port Elizabeth.

After checking into your game lodge, in the afternoon enjoy your first game drive in an open-top game viewing vehicle in this Big Five game reserve. Hopefully see elephants, lions, antelope and a wide variety of other game, before enjoy dinner in your warm African surroundings.

Day 6

Up early this morning, when viewing conditions are at their best, for another open-top game drive in your Private Game Reserve. We hope to see more of the Big Five today: lion, buffalo, rhino, elephant and leopard – as well as giraffe, wildebeest, antelope and many other interesting species, before returning to the lodge for breakfast.

The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the swimming pool and other facilities of your lodge. In the afternoon enjoy another open-top game drive, before dining at the lodge in the atmosphere that only the African bushveld can provide!

Day 7

Time permitting, enjoy another early morning open-top game drive before breakfast and your return transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport for your 1.5-hour flight to Johannesburg Airport and your onward 4-hour international flight to Mauritius.

You will be met at Mauritius Airport and transferred to your luxury resort, a drive of just over 1-hour. Check in, settle in and relax in your beautiful Indian Ocean Island, surrounded by turquoise waters and coral reefs. Later dine in style at your resort restaurant.

Days 8 to 12

Relax and unwind on the white sandy beaches of Mauritius, as you treat yourself to fine food and wonderful entertainment!

Enjoy lazy days swimming and snorkelling in the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Or relax on the beach or beside the swimming pool, whilst enjoying the many facilities of your luxury resort hotel.

Activities at or near your resort are plentiful and include:

• Canoeing
• Water skiing
• Wind surfing
• Sailing
• Beach volley ball
• Floodlit tennis courts
• Football
• Table tennis
• Water polo
• Gym
• Spa

Full day Catamaran cruises are very popular, as well as Dolphin-watching boat trips and Glass-bottom boats to view tropical fish and coral reefs.

Mauritius offers wonderful Scuba Diving, with fully equipped dive centres offering a variety of PADI courses. If have never tried before, these clear calm waters offer an ideal location in which to learn to scuba.

Deep Sea Fishing for giant marlin or Reef Fishing for giant trevally offer thrilling activities!

Golf and Horse Riding are nearby, as well as the opportunity to Hire a Bicycle to explore the island at your own pace.

Island sightseeing day excursions include visits to Grand Baie, with its many pubs and nightlife, and the capital city of Port Louis – where you must expect to bargain vigorously.

With its warm tropical weather all year-round, magnificent hotels and wonderful hospitality, Mauritius offers a vibrant Indian Ocean Island experience.

Day 13

Return transfer to Mauritius Airport.