23 Days Honeymoon Zanzibar Cape Town – Kruger – Tanzania – Kenya

Destinations visited:South Africa, Cape Town, Kruger, Kenya, Masai Mara, Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar

In today’s world, the biggest luxury is time. This 23-day honeymoon extravaganza is comprised of extraordinary romance and exceptional accommodation in Southern & East Africa with art & wine tours as well as a balloon safari.

Day to Day Itinerary:

• Day 1-4: Discover diverse Cape Town
• Day 5-8: Stalk leopards at Singita
• Days 9-10: Luxury in the city
• Day 11-12: Karibu Nairobi!
• Day 13-15: The Masai Mara awaits
• Day 16-18: Like no other place on earth…
• Day 19-22: Ending on a high…
• Day 23: Good bye Africa

In today’s world, the biggest luxury is time. This 23-day honeymoon extravaganza is comprised of extraordinary romance and exceptional accommodation in Southern & East Africa with art & wine tours as well as a balloon safari.

Day 1 – 4: Discover diverse Cape Town

Cape Town also referred to as ‘The mother city’ is one of Africa’s most beautiful cities and Ellerman House is widely regarded as among its most desirable places to stay.

Located in the exclusive neighborhood of Bantry Bay with unending views of the Atlantic Ocean, Ellerman House has upscale original art, excellent dining and a carefully curated wine cellar. It is also within easy driving distance from major attractions like Table Mountain, Cape Town’s best beaches and the V&A Waterfront.

After spending a day settling into your plush home from home, enjoy a private ‘Art in the City’ experience on Day 2 that shows you the best of African and local art in the Mother City’s top galleries. The next day you venture out for more inventive and thought-provoking art, this time in the famed Cape Wine lands, which are comprised of the rolling vineyards and craggy peaks around historic towns as such Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.

Cape Town is a place of incredible natural beauty with much to see and do – the perfect point to enter Africa!

Day 5 – 8: Stalk leopards at Singita

From urban to untouched: bid farewell to Ellerman House and fly to Nelspruit near the Kruger National Park, South Africa’s flagship wildlife reserve. A private driver will take you to Singita Lebombo, a luxurious lodge in a private concession with the park that is for guests only.

A haven of subtle colours and natural fibers, Lebombo has racked up the awards and has superlative dining and a fine wine cellar. Between game drives with highly experienced trackers to seek out predators, the Big 5 and African raptors, you can enjoy revitalizing treatments in the spa or relaxing on your extensive private balcony, on which you can enjoy romantic dinners for two.

For the truly adventurous, opt to spend a night under the stars, listening to the hoots and calls of the African night, by asking for your balcony daybeds to be made up with Egyptian cotton sheets. It is an unforgettable experience to wake gently with the first beams of sun spreading their warmth over the tree tops…

Days 9 – 10: Luxury in the city It may be hard to say goodbye to Singita Lebombo but say goodbye you must as the next part of your journey beckons. You will board a scheduled departure for a short flight to Johannesburg, Africa’s economic powerhouse fuelled by diamonds and gold, and its most pulsating city. Your accommodation is the impeccable Athol Place, an ultra-luxe boutique hotel in the upscale enclave of Sandton.

It is the perfect spot to either unwind after three days of very early mornings for sunrise game drives (you can wallow in your private Jacuzzi bath) or to see the myriad sights that Johannesburg has to offer. Depending on your schedule, you may be able to fit in a visit to Soweto, a trip to the moving Apartheid Museum or perhaps just a shopping spree for African keepsakes in Sandton City, the continent’s glossiest mall.

Day 11 – 12: Karibu Nairobi!

After a blissful night’s sleep at Athol Place, you are driven to OR Tambo International Airport for your flight to East Africa’s equivalent of Johannesburg – the exciting city of Nairobi! A colourful array of markets mixed with a sprinkling of skyscrapers, Nairobi is an intoxicating blend of Western and African, old and new. You will be checked into a Deluxe Room at Hemingways Nairobi, a tranquil retreat in the exclusive neighbourhood of Karen, supposedly named after Karen Blixen, the writer of Out of Africa. Overlooking the Ngong Hills and featuring a menu overseen by a Michelin-starred chef, Hemingways is ideal for either simply relaxing or, because of its convenient location, visiting Kenyan institutions like Giraffe Manor or the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage.

Day 13 – 15: The Masai Mara awaits

For millions of years, the Masai Mara has supported an abundance of life, from mega herds of wildebeest on their annual trek for fresh grazing to stalking predators that rely on their strength and skill to stay alive. Now it is your turn to experience this wildlife panoply: a dazzle of zebras as they canter across the golden grass, an elephant family calmly communicating with one another to keep the little ones safe, and a bateleur eagle soaring above on its epic daily quest for prey.

Your haven in this untouched wilderness is Angama Mara, one of the newest lodges in the Mara Triangle designed and built to exacting contemporary standards. You will jet into its private landing strip and have your every whim taken care of, whether it is a charming dinner on your balcony or exciting game viewing from the comfort of your own vehicle (you will never share with other guests).

On your second day at this slice of paradise, rise early and toast the dawn with a glass of bubbly from a drifting hot-air balloon. A balloon safari gives you a rare and privileged experience of the Mara as you see the land from a perspective formerly reserved for the circling bateleurs… The enormous tented suites at Angama Mara have expansive glass fronts to allow for jaw-dropping views and have been conceived to be as eco-friendly as possible, without sacrificing comfort or appeal. Between game drives or laps in the pool, settle into the spa for expert treatments.

Day 16 – 18: Like no other place on earth…

Kenya and Tanzania are the jewels in the global safari crown. After absorbing the incomparable atmosphere of Kenya, it is time to see one of Tanzania’s gems: the Ngorongoro Crater. The world’s largest unbroken caldera from an ancient and extinct volcano, the mineral-rich ash makes the crater’s soil especially fertile, which in turn supports some of the best grazing in East Africa. No wonder it’s almost 30 000 animals – including the Big 5 – have no reason leave. Game viewing in Ngorongoro is renowned as among the easiest in the world, where spotting the Big 5 on a single outing is not uncommon.

This natural splendour is matched by your peerless accommodation: the decadent and extravagant Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. Perched on the very rim of the crater with an exterior designed to echo a traditional ‘manyatta’ or village, the interiors are a tasteful riot of vaulted ceilings, chandeliers, antiques, sculptures and eclectic furnishings. After flying into the Lake Manyara airstrip, you will be pampered by the attentive staff at the lodge who are eager to lay on bush picnics and romantic turn-downs.

Day 19 – 22: Ending on a high…

So far you have traversed Africa’s best cities and its wilderness wonders – now it is time for one of its loveliest beaches. From Ngorongoro Crater Lodge you will be driven to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar, rightfully known as the Spice Island. In fact, you will detect the heady scent of cloves and other spices as this small but beautiful isle comes into view from the plane.

After touching down at Zanzibar International Airport, you will be chauffeured the length of the island to north for three days at Kilindi. Deliberately designed to be in harmony with nature and to eschew the feeling of a standard resort, Kilindi has ‘open-air’ bathrooms, private plunge pools and personal waiters. A few steps from the sandy beach, the north of the Zanzibar is known for spectacular sunsets- perfect for toasting yet another day in paradise. Although Zanzibar is synonymous with serious R&R, you will also undertake a tour of old Stone Town, a maze of alleys punctuated with brass-knobbed door, arches and minarets, to discover the island’s exciting past. Explore markets, step into spice shops and soak up the lively atmosphere in a town where African, Arabian and European influences converge.

Your butler will also be able to arrange diving or snorkeling excursions in the warm, turquoise waters although the temptation to do nothing more strenuous that stretch out on a sun lounger may prove overwhelming…

Day 23: Good bye Africa!

After 23 days and a lifetime of memories (not to mention a camera full of photos), the time has come to return home. You will retrace your journey to Zanzibar International Airport for your flights home, perhaps mentally calculating when you can do it all over again!

This marks the end of what we hope will be an adventurous trip- Thank you very much!!

Luggage

PLEASE be reminded that the luggage allowance on our inbound schedule flights is strictly 15KGS PER PERSON and that SOFT BAGS are highly recommended, if not essential. In light aircraft the baggage area and weight allowance is limited. Hard Samsonite type suitcases do not fit into the cargo compartment easily, if at all. Due to limited space available for storage in safari vehicles, we strongly recommend use soft duffle bags rather than hard suitcases.

Your contract

A binding contract will come into existence once Sun Africa Expeditions and yourself agree on the itinerary and quote provided for the same. The booking will then be considered confirmed when an invoice is issued. Your contract for the services chosen will be direct with the relevant supplier(s). Your supplier contact will be governed by the laws of the country in which the supplier is located and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of that country.

Reservations, Payment and Deposits

When Sun Africa Expeditions has accepted your booking, the date of the confirmation invoice activates the terms and conditions of the contract. Confirmation of services is subject to payment of a non-refundable deposit of 15% of the total invoiced amount. The balance is to be paid not later than 30 days prior to commencement of the services. When bookings are made within 30 days prior to the departure date, full payment is required immediately on written confirmation.

All bookings are subject to availability at the time of booking and cannot be guaranteed except for scheduled departures.

Prices

Prices are quoted in US dollars. All prices are subject to change without prior notice. Should prices or costs from suppliers increase due to inflation, currency depreciation and fuel surcharges, then Sun Africa Expeditions will not have any other option than to pass on the same to you. All suppliers reserve the right to increase prices at any time of the year when costs increase outside the control of the supplier. Please note that when the clients’ itinerary overlaps two seasons, the price will be prorated over the two seasons.

Rates include but are not limited to the following services specified in the itinerary. Accommodation with meals, tours, transport, driver/guide, park entrance fees, hotel taxes and service charges.

Rates exclude (Unless otherwise specified), Medical Air Rescue services, Porter-age, domestic Air Charters, Visa fees, beverages, laundry, telephone calls, scheduled flights, gratuities and all expenses of personal nature.

NB: Flying doctor services are Optional at USD 25 per pax (Subject to change and vendor terms & conditions).

Child rate: – is only applicable to one or two children under 12 years sharing a room with 2 adults. In the case of 02 children sharing a room with parents, the two children will share a bed, as most hotels/lodges cannot accommodate a fourth bed. 01 child sharing a room with 01 adult will be charged full adult rate.

Single Room Policy

Single rooms are available at supplementary cost but the suppliers do not guarantee singles. Single rooms are scarce and cannot be guaranteed even if paid for at twin sole use rate. Where this occurs an appropriate refund will be made by the supplier to the client. Suppliers will only allow a maximum of 3 single rooms per group at a single room rate except for high end luxury camps where single rooms are limited to only 02 singles.

Cancellation Policy

Should you wish to cancel your confirmed booking, you must advise the company in writing.

Reservations that are cancelled, reduced in length of stay or reduced in numbers (hereinafter collectively called a CANCELLATION) are subject to Cancellation and No Show fees if cancelled within 30 days of the arrival date:

55 days to 41 days prior to arrival: 25%
40 days to 22 days prior to arrival: 35%
21 days to 15 days prior to arrival: 50%
14 days to 07 days prior to arrival: 65%
06 days to 03 days prior to arrival: 80%

Within 48 hours and after commencement of holiday: 100%. Once the holiday has commenced no refund will be made. The figures expressed are percentage of the total tour price.

Cancellation: Although it rarely happens, and Sun Africa Expeditions will do their utmost to avoid doing so. Sun Africa Expeditions must reserve the right to cancel tours and other arrangements. Where your holiday is cancelled (other than due to your default in payment) due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our control e.g. Natural disaster or over booking, Sun Africa Expeditions will offer you the choice of purchasing an alternative holiday.

Force Majeure

The expression “force majeure” means any event which the supplier(s) in question could not have foreseen or avoided even with all due care. Such events may include war or threat of war, riots, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions, government action and all similar circumstances outside the suppliers’ control. In these circumstances the suppliers shall not be liable to pay any compensation or otherwise be responsible for any expenses or losses you incur where supplier is forced as a result to cancel, delay, curtail or change your holiday arrangements in any way or where the performance or prompt performance of the supplier’s contractual obligations is prevented or affected. Complaints

In the unlikely event that a tour member has a dispute whilst on safari this must immediately be brought to the attention (and put on record) of the local representative, Hotel, Lodge or Camp management. It is likely that the tour member’s complaint will be satisfactorily resolved there and then. If, however, this is not the case and the tour member wishes to pursue the matter on their return from safari, it is essential the complaint be communicated in writing to Sun Africa Expeditions within 21 days of the end of tour quoting tour reference, destination and departure date.

Responsibility of Sun Africa Expeditions

Sun Africa Expeditions acts only as the Agent for the suppliers and shall not in any event be liable for any negligence, breach of contract or acts of omission on the part of suppliers, their employees or any other Agent, it shall be the responsibility of all customers including (without limitations) Tour members, Tour Operators and Travel Agents, to read and familiarize themselves with the terms and conditions of suppliers. Sun Africa Expeditions liability for its own negligence or breach of contract shall be limited to the Tour price.

Transportation

Safari Minibuses, Cars, Land Cruisers and coaches will be provided according to the route and number of participants. Sun Africa Expeditions reserves the right to employ services of sub-contractors. Multi-lingual driver guides are provided on request. For flying packages, clients will share vehicles with other guests booked at the hotel. For exclusive use, please check with Sun Africa Expeditions for supplements, which will be subject to availability.

Insurance

The hazards of travelling in Africa may inevitably rise to some risks and dangers. It is therefore a condition of booking that all tour members must have sufficient and appropriate travel insurance for the duration of their tour. Such insurance (which is not supplied by Sun Africa Expeditions) should fully cover all personal requirements including death, personal injury, medical expenses, and repatriation in the event of accident or illness, cancellation or curtailment of the tour members’ personal property.

Special Requests

Any special requests (e.g. for single rooms or particular diet) must be notified in writing when the booking is made. Whilst the supplier will endeavour to meet such requests they cannot be guaranteed and any failure to comply will not be a breach of contract.

Sun Africa Expeditions services include flight re-confirmation and airport assistance within Africa if clients are provided all services by Sun Africa Expeditions. In cases whereby Sun Africa Expeditions is providing part of the services and the clients have other arrangements of their own, then Sun Africa Expeditions will only reconfirm where forwarding address or contacts are provided.

Itineraries

Demand for safaris can be high and may lead to shortage of lodge/hotel accommodation. All bookings will be confirmed, but no occasions changes may be necessary. Hotels/Lodges/camps, here specifically named are given as an indication of the category and rooms may be reserved at similar lodges/ hotels/camps. We undertake to advise you of any changes known to us prior to departure, but the possibility of change without notice, must be acceptable when booking. Where ever possible we book rooms with private baths showers throughout on the basis of two persons sharing a double room. Single rooms are available at supplementary cost but neither single rooms nor rooms with private bath/shower can be guaranteed.

Safari minibuses cars, four wheel drive vehicles or coaches will be provided according to the route and number of participants. The right is reserved to employ the services of subcontractors. Multi-lingual chauffer/guides are provided. Occasional mechanical problems, changes of lodge or adverse road conditions may in turn lead to a change of routing or game viewing without prior notice being given. We reserve the right to offer substitutes of equal value or to cancel the operation of any tour. In practice, very few itineraries are affected but a little flexibility on your part will ensure the tour is unique and rewarding.

Website and Brochure Description

Descriptions of accommodation facilities and services in our brochures are shown in good faith, it is however possible that certain facilities or services may be unavailable or limited due to maintenance , adverse weather, local conditions, seasonal restrictions etc.

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this website/e-brochure at the time of printing, regrettably errors do occasionally occur. You must therefore check all details of your holiday booking with your travel agent or supplier at the time of presentation.

The company cannot therefore accept responsibility for any information not contained in this brochure, being confirmed verbally by its staff or representatives unless subsequently reconfirmed in writing by the company.