A stunning itinerary!

Depart New York, NY (JFK) or Washington, DC (DULLES) for Johannesburg on South African Airways.

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 domestic flight to Cape Town. On arrival at Cape Town Airport you will be met by a Lion World Tours representative and taken by private transfer to your hotel.

The gracious Table Bay Hotel is situated in Cape Town's famous Victoria & 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. The hotel has a maritime flavour that extends to each room and suite, which has sea or mountain views. 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. Combined with contemporary charm and attention to detail, the hotel recalls the era of the great cruise liners and elegant hotels that served them.

A day of leisure to explore the fascinating city of Cape Town. Sightseeing tours can be pre-arranged. Please ask your consultant for information.

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.

Another day of leisure in the fascinating city of 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 perhaps doing some shopping or visiting one of the many places of interest.

Early this morning you will be taken by private transfer from your hotel to Cape Town Station for your overnight Blue Train journey to Pretoria, the South African capital, just 30-miles north of Johannesburg. It is nicknamed the "Jacaranda city" for the myriad of purple-blossomed trees lining its streets.

The Blue Train Experience: In the departure lounge, a warm-hearted welcome sets the wheels in motion for a voyage defined by the hallmarks of personal attention and devotion to detail.
Bon voyage. The experience is about to begin.

The route between Cape Town and Pretoria is a 27-hour journey of 1 600 km/994 miles, through some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent. On the Northbound journey, the train leaves Cape Town at 8:50 am and arrives in Pretoria at 12:30 pm, in time for high tea the following day. It stops at Matjiesfontein for an off-the-train excursion. On arrival at Matjiesfontein guests are invited for a glass of sherry at the bar. The Victorian buildings and original nineteenth century London lampposts impart to the traveller, the uncanny sense of entering a colonial time warp - an oasis suspended in a different age.

12:50 pm today, The Blue Train arrives at Pretoria Station.
Butlers usher guests to The Blue Train Lounge.

You will be met and taken by private transfer from Pretoria Station to the Michelangelo Hotel in Johannesburg.

Overlooking Nelson Mandela Square and forming an integral part of Renaissance-styled Sandton Square, is the 5-star Michelangelo Hotel - a member of "The Leading Hotels of the World". The hotel has a majestic dome in glass and steel which tops the entrance lobby atrium that rises eight stories. Scenic elevators overlook the atrium with its arches, columns, and decorative balustrades. All the rooms are tastefully decorated to reflect the elegant Renaissance-style that has been carried throughout the hotel. Each room contains high-speed Internet access, a minibar, safe, and coffee and tea makers. The hotel has an indoor pool, fitness center, sauna and steam room. Guests may also make use of the hotel's spa services. The hotel is close to a mall with fantastic shopping and dining.

After breakfast this morning you will be taken by private transfer from your hotel to the Bateleur Air Charter VIP Lounge at Johannesburg Airport for your scheduled charter flight to Singita airstrip.

On arrival you will be met and transferred to Singita Boulders Lodge or Singita Ebony Lodge. Experience rare solitude, unsurpassed luxury and spectacular game viewing at Africa's premier safari destination in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Two magnificent riverside lodges, Boulders & Ebony, have earned Singita the highest international accolades, each accommodating just 18 guests in nine suites. Your stay is fully inclusive with daily game drives.

Located in the Singita Private Game Reserve in Sabi Sands, Singita Ebony & Boulders Lodges are among the finest in South Africa. Both Lodges are built in a contemporary style yet allow nature to play the leading role. At Boulders interiors celebrate the colors of the earth in sandy browns, soft beiges and caramel hues. Wood and stone are effectively used to reflect the rough natural geometry of the rocks on which the lodge is built. Ebony Lodge, located on the banks of the Sand River among giant Jackalberry trees, epitomises traditional colonial style and elegance in luxury accommodation.

Enjoy early morning and late afternoon/evening game drives in open Landrovers in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve with professional guides and trackers, and the prospect of seeing Africa's "Big Five" - Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard - at close quarters.
With just six people in the Landrover at one time, guests get an intimate and exclusive game viewing experience. Singita offers the ultimate in safari luxury on prime game viewing land recognized for its diversity and formidable concentration of big game and frequent leopard sightings.

The night time game drive on this luxury safari opens the nocturnal world of Singita for you. A powerful spotlight illuminates the dark, revealing the elusive creatures of the Reserve. Predators such as Lion, Hyena, Black Backed Jackal and Owls all come out to hunt as night falls over Sabi Sands. Guests can also enjoy delicious drinks in the bush at sunset before the nocturnal game viewing really begins.

After your final early morning game drive and breakfast, you will be transferred back to the Singita airstrip for your scheduled Bateleur 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, NY (JFK) or Washington, DC (Dulles).

Return home with a lifetime of memories!