Day 1 Arrive Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town this afternoon where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 2 Cape Town | Meals: B
There are so many things to see and do in Cape Town. A full day excursion is included today - the selection is up to you. Perhaps a full day in the Winelands or a full day out to Cape Point? Or, focus on the history of South Africa with a fascinating cultural tour, including visits to Robben Island and District Six.
Day 3 Cape Town | Meals: B
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the shops along the waterfront or perhaps take an optional tour of the winelands.
Day 4 Cape Town-Victoria Falls | Meals: BD
Fly to Johannesburg early this morning, where you connect to the flight bound for Victoria Falls. Later, enjoy a sundowner cruise along the Zambezi.
Day 5 Victoria Falls | Meals: BD
This morning, enjoy a tour of the Falls, followed by a visit to a traditional village where you have the opportunity to see a way of life that has remained virtually unchanged during the last hundred years. Later this evening, fun awaits at the Boma Restaurant as you sample local dishes -- and perhaps try your hand at drumming as well.
Day 6 Victoria Falls-Johannesburg | Meals: B
The morning is at leisure before flying to Johannesburg. Your hotel is conveniently located just across from the main terminal at the airport.
Day 7 Johannesburg-Nairobi | Meals: B
Fly to Nairobi this morning, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 8 Nairobi-Masai Mara | Meals: BLD
Transfer to the airport for the short light aircraft flight to the Masai Mara. Here, lodge/camp vehicles will meet and transfer you to the camp. After lunch, enjoy your first game drive in the park.
Day 9 Masai Mara | Meals: BLD
Rise early this morning for a game drive before breakfast. Return to the lodge for time at leisure before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Among the variety of wildlife you might see are lion, cheetah, hippo, giraffe, gazelle, elephant and a host of birdlife. Look carefully for the Lilac Breasted Roller, one of the prettiest birds in Kenya.
Day 10 Masai Mara-Nairobi | Meals: B
After breakfast, depart on the morning flight back to Nairobi, where the afternoon is at leisure.
Day 11 Nairobi-Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Fly to Arusha this morning and connect to the light aircraft flight to Tanzania's most famous game park, the Serengeti. Camp/Lodge vehicles will be on hand at the airstrip to transfer you to your camp/lodge. Enjoy lunch and then a thrilling afternoong game drive in the Serengeti.
Day 12 Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives today. Keep your game list handy, as you are almost certain to see the Big Five. The Big Five got their name not because of their size, but because they were the most difficult of Africa's wildlife to hunt. Can you name them? Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino.
Day 13 Serengeti-Depart | Meals: B
A light aircraft flight takes you back to Arusha where day rooms are available to freshen up and relax before your transfer to the airport this evening to begin your journey home.
Arrive in Cape Town this afternoon where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Accommodation Choices
Value Plus
Cape Town: Southern Sun WaterfrontMasai Mara: Masai Mara Sopa LodgeSouthern Sun Waterfront
The Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel in Cape Town consists of 546 well-appointed rooms on 14 floors and provides a friendly, warm atmosphere. All rooms have a separate shower, hand held hairdryer, a fully equipped work station, tea and coffee making facilities, television with pay to view video and a business channel, electronic safe and electronic key system.
Ideally located at the 'Gateway' to Cape Town, a short 20 minute drive from Cape Town's International Airport, with easy access to the Winelands, beaches and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - Cape Town's premier leisure complex. The Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel is a short 5-minute walk to the hub of the financial and business district and the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
The pool area offers a stunning backdrop of Table Mountain and is the place to relax after a busy day at the office or a hectic day of sightseeing. Alternatively the fitness room is perfect for stress relief and preparing you for the city's nightlife. The hotel has a shuttle service to the Waterfront as well.
×Serengeti: Serengeti SimbaMasai Mara Sopa Lodge
Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. All the buildings follow the design of traditional African round houses with conical roofs, and these stretch along the line of the hills with the impressively large public area buildings and the swimming pool at their center.
Accommodation
The lodge has fifty guest cottages divided into two wings to either side of the main public areas. Each of these house two spacious guest rooms with queen and king size beds; mosquito nets; electronic safes; dressing tables; en-suite bathrooms and sheltered verandas that all have views over the gardens and the game reserve beyond.
Six of the cottages each contain two suites with larger bedrooms and bathrooms, and both indoor and outdoor seating areas.
In addition to all of the above, the honeymoon suite has an extremely large, luxuriously appointed bedroom with a king size bed; dressing table and indoor seating area. Its lavishly appointed bathroom contains both a shower and a sunken bath; and its sheltered veranda offers some of the most magnificent views available over the African landscapes below.
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Victoria Falls: Ilala LodgeIlala Lodge
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in Victoria Falls.
Outdoors, it's all about the Falls, and the spray is visible from most places at Ilala Lodge Hotel. The walk to the spectacular Victoria Falls takes just 8 minutes; the town itself is even closer and you will find many entertaining pastimes to enjoy in this dynamic hub of tourism.
The Victoria Falls National Park borders the front of the property and, as such, wild animals often graze on the lawns of this stunning hotel. Warthogs, in particular, are common visitors and they are sure to delight and entertain you. You might even be lucky enough to witness a herd of elephant feasting on the trees while you relax on your private balcony.
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Cape Town: Victoria & AlfredMasai Mara: Fairmont Mara Safari ClubVictoria & Alfred
Framed by the ocean and Table Mountain, the elegance and luxury of the Victoria & Alfred Hotel is rivaled only by its relaxed atmosphere and warm personal service. Built in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse and converted in 1990 to a luxury hotel, it is named in honour of the Queen of England and her son who visited the Cape in 1870, when Prince Alfred officially opened the Breakwater basin, today's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Accommodation
It's the detail that gives the Victoria & Alfred Hotel its elegance, intimacy, romance and reputation.. the wooden staircase, the telescope, flowers and the service.friendly and efficient yet never intrusive. Then there are the bedrooms - just 94 spacious, including 24 hour room service, air-conditioning, Pay-for-View Television, High Speed Broad Band Internet connectivity, ultra comfortable king-size beds, state-of-the-art flat screen televisions, private fully stocked personal bars, en-suite rooms with separate bath, shower and toilet coffee and tea making facilities, safe, trouser press and wireless internet. Every single, ultra comfortable, with king sized beds, creatively-styled and well-appointed, on just two floors. All have one has a view over the ever awake Alfred Basin, majestic Table Mountain or the piazza.
OYO Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
OYO Restaurant and Cocktail bar is a new venue at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel. Idyllically situated in the heart of the beautifully restored Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, dining at OYO Restaurant is both a visual and culinary delight as each table overlooks the working harbour and majestic Table Mountain. Relax alfresco on the quayside terrace and enjoy the unique atmosphere. OYO Cocktail Bar's minimalist design and decor, glazed walk-in wine cellar with tasting by appointment and inviting seating, maximise the grandeur of the setting and, of course, its dramatic views.
General Amenities & Services
* Secure parking
* Complimentary transfers to the nearby health club
* Foreign Exchange facility
* Laundry, dry-cleaning and valet services
* Assisted disabled room / facilities
* Complimentary filter coffee, herbal teas and biscuits in room
* Complimentary daily newspaper
* Complimentary welcome beverage in room on arrival
* 24-hour room service
* Flat screen television and dvd player in all the rooms
* Wireless Internet throughout the hotel
* Travel Desk and Information Service
* Secretarial service
* Professional child minding service
* Fleet of luxury sedans utilised for airport, city and restaurant transfers.
Recreational Options Nearby
* Gym Facilities
* Golf
* Tennis
* Hiking
* Squash
* Horse riding
* Yachting / Boating / Surfing / Swimming
* Cycling
Children of all ages are welcome at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel.
×Serengeti: Serengeti Serena LodgeFairmont Mara Safari Club
The luxurious Mara Safari Club is set in the Ol-Choro Oiroua Conservation Area, bordering the Masai Mara Game Reserve, at the foot of the Aitong Hills. Surrounded on three sides by the Mara River, all tents have their own private river frontage, with four-poster beds, verandah, electricity, modern en-suite facilities with hot and cold running water.
The main building, with lounge, bar and dining room is cantilevered over the river.
At the club, the pool, Al Fresco buffet lunches and nightly activities of Maasai dancing, slide shows and talks on the Mara's ecosystem and Maasai culture, all add up to create a truly unique experience.
The camp has 7 double and 43 twin bedded tents accommodating a maximum of 100 guests. Each has netted four poster beds and verandah overlooking the hippo-filled river. The height of luxury in the wild, each tent is superbly furnished and has its own private bathroom with hot and cold water.
×Victoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari LodgeSerengeti Serena Lodge
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is set high on a hill with breathtaking vistas of sweeping grasslands and the unspoiled wilderness landscape of the Serengeti plains. Big game feed in full view of the lodge. The Serengeti is a natural paradise and home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth - the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle.
The lodge design is simple but stunning. Inspired by a traditional African village, separate rondavel "huts" house the luxury guest rooms that have their own view of the vast Serengeti plains. From the overall impression to the smallest detail, the lodge is rich in local atmosphere created by indigenous handicrafts and art.
A delightful water feature runs through the main public areas, creating a natural source of waterborne plants and provides a home to many indigenous species of reptiles, amphibians and birds.
All 66 guest rooms have private balconies with views of the Serengeti Plains
×Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Set high on a plateau which forms a natural boundary to the Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge enjoys uninterrupted views of unspoilt bushveld, spectacular African sunsets and an on-site waterhole. A complimentary shuttle service transports guest to the Victoria Falls and town centre on an hourly basis throughout the day.- 4 km/2.5 mls from the Victoria Falls Rainforest
- 3 km/2 mls from Victoria Falls Town Centre
- 100 km/62 mls from Chobe Game Reserve (Botswana)
- 24 km/15 mls from Victoria Falls Airport
- 170 km/106 mls from Hwange Game Reserve
- 5 km/3 mls from the Zambian Border (Livingstone)
- 24 hour reception services
- Complimentary hourly bus shuttle to the village and Victoria Falls for hotel residents
- Ample free secure open parking space
- Private shower facilities for early arrival & late check-out guests
- Limited facilities for guests with disabilities
- Check out time 1000hrs/Check in time 1400hrs
- Swimming pool with sun deck
- Credit cards accepted : VISA, Amex and MasterCard
- Private and bush dinners available on request
- Activities desk
- Curio and Gift Shop
- Wireless access is available throughout the hotel
- TV Lounge with satellite link
- Internet Cafe with e-mail access, digital photo downloading, CD printing and photo printing facilities
- Baby sitting facilities
- Guest library and Games room
- 24 hour security
- Tailor made wedding service available
- Up-grades available on request at an additional charge
ENTERTAINMENT:
MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant A restful, split-level a la carte restaurant with views overlooking the waterhole
Buffalo Bar An open plan bar with its own game-viewing platform overlooking the waterhole
Pool Deck & Viewing Deck A delicious light menu & full bar service are available. Additionally this offers a wonderful view of the 'Vulture Restaurant' in front of the waterhole. This attracts hundreds of vultures every lunchtime
Room Service Limited room service available
The Boma Place of Eating -- Just 500 metres from the lodge, The Boma offers a unique African experience including traditional dancers, an interactive drumming show & mouth-watering local & international dishes every evening
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Cape Town: Twelve Apostles Hotel & SpaMasai Mara: Mara BushtopsTwelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa stands 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 Atlantic rollers. And all around, you can walk the wilderness trails of the Table Mountain National Park. We'll even pack you a picnic.
And yet this luxury 5-star boutique hotel is just a few minutes from worldly, cosmopolitan Cape Town. City-centre theatres and art galleries, plus the shops and restaurants of the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront are only 15 minutes away via our complimentary car transfer service - quicker still if you use our helipad.
When choosing one of our 55 deluxe guest rooms and 15 luxurious suites, the hardest part is deciding whether to overlook the mountains or the sea. Whichever direction you face, the views are stunning.
Interior decor is just as appealing. Our light, airy, and peaceful rooms are an eclectic mix of contemporary African style, classic European comfort and effortless, up-to-the-minute technology. Cool colours and rich fabrics bring elegance and wilderness serenity. At The Twelve Apostles, you want for nothing: every room includes 24-hour room service, individual air conditioning, entertainment centres with DVD, and plush bathrobes and slippers.
AWARD WINNING-CAPE FUSION CUISINE AND ATLANTIC VIEWS
If ever a location and its 5-star cuisine were in harmony, it's here at The Twelve Apostles. With stunning national park scenery and inventive Cape fusion cuisine, The Twelve Apostles Hotels invites diners to immerse themselves in the Cape experience.
You can choose to dine in the Azure restaurant with its magnificent sea views of the Atlantic Ocean, which has just received the prestigious Cha�ne des R�tisseurs Blazon award, given to professional members such as an owner, manager or executive chef of a dining or hotel establishment maintaining a superb level of cuisine, service and hospitality, as required by the exacting standards of the Cha�ne internationally.
Our Head Chef, Roberto de Carvalho and his team, famous for their fynbos menu, will infuse your taste buds with organic ingredients chosen daily from our own herb garden and the local markets, depending on the season.
For lighter fare try the Caf� which is open 24 hours a day, and has a choice of delicious fresh salads, light snacks, grilled meat and fish. If you have your own personal favourite dish, all you have to do is ask!
For breathtaking sundowners head to the Leopard Room bar. Our head barman keeps 72 types of vodka and 46 ports and will create cocktails using your own favourite ingredients, or you can have Tea by the Sea with all the trimmings, an event of such magnificence that it's become a local tradition.
For a really unique experience, join us for a Dinner and Movie evening. Dine in our stunning Azure Restaurant followed by an intimate viewing of a classic film at our private cinema.
When asked for their memories of The Twelve Apostles, guests are hard-pressed to choose between the magic of the glorious Atlantic sunsets or the kindness of our staff. Luckily, the two go hand-in-hand. While you watch the sunset from a striped terrace lounger, we'll be at your side with cocktails, cool drinks, or tasty snacks. Whatever you want, we'll arrange it for you. That's how life is at the Twelve Apostles.
From the complimentary drink that awaits your arrival to the free transfers to Camps Bay and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, from 08h00 to 20h00 you always feel at home. Your stay includes a full South African breakfast and use of the Sanctuary Spa, (voted best spa resort in Africa) which boasts of hydrotherapy pools, a sauna and flotation tank.
And when the day's over, you retire to a room or suite of elegant luxury. Each one is unique; each is decorated in relaxed, soothing colours for airy, daytime coolness and cosy, night-time intimacy.
Children love the 12A too. As do our guests' pets. Young or old, two-legged or four-legged, we make a fuss of everyone. Nothing is too much trouble - we'll even rustle up a bowl of popcorn or other treats for you to enjoy in our private 16-seater cinema.
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Serengeti: Kirawira Tented CampVictoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari ClubKirawira Tented Camp
Kirawira is a reincarnation of an elegant Victorian era outpost, set against the imposing backdrop of the Western Serengeti. Here guests experience Africa's majesty as if they are among the first to travel these extraordinary lands. Set upon a hill with commanding views of endless savanna, the luxury tented camp beckons you to experience the soul of the African wilderness. Kirawira Camp is a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
The camp is built in the remote regions of the Grumeti River and is home to a wide variety of big game - lion, buffalo, cheetah, wildebeest, giraffe, baboon, gazelle. Guests at Kirawira Camp may be lucky enough to witness the magnificent spectacle of millions of wildebeest crossing the Grumeti River during their annual migration across the Serengeti plains.
From almost anywhere, there are spectacular vistas of the Serengeti stretching to the horizon. Kirawira's carefully landscaped grounds are in complete harmony with their natural surroundings.
Guests enjoy the highest standards of personalized attention, accommodation, meals and service. All beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), food, laundry and game drives in a customised fleet of Land Rovers are included as part of Kirawira Camp's unique offering.
GUEST TENT INFORMATION
Total Tents: 25
Double Tents: 6
Twin Tents: 19
Each guest tent is a private, enclosed suite with shower facilities and a private balcony with a game viewing platform.
GUEST TENT AMENITIES
Balcony with game viewing platform; chairs and table
Hammocks (8 tents)
Dressing table
Writing table
Wardrobe
Shavers outlet
Shaving mirror
His and hers bathroom vanities
Voltage 220-240 volts
GUEST SERVICES AND AMENITIES
Communication available via radio
Secretarial Services available upon request
Currency exchange open 24 hours
American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Barclays credit cards accepted by cashier
Nurse on call 24 hours. Flying Doctors Service is also available which includes emergency Medivac to hospital from nearby airstrip
Daily laundry/pressing service (complimentary)
Full valet service/shoe shining (complimentary)
Lunch boxes, fruits, flowers and celebration cakes may be ordered
Central safety deposit service available at the reception desk
Voltage is 240V in rooms. Adaptors available at the reception desk.
Shaver outlets have both 110V and 240V.
Outdoor swimming pool. Fresh towels and pool beds are provided
Gourmet meals with silver service (complimentary)
Afternoon tea and sundowners (complimentary)
Fully stocked bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (complimentary)
Airstrip transfers (for guests travelling by air)
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ACCOMMODATIONS The design of the rooms is modern and open, giving a sense of abundant space. Coupled with uninterrupted views of bushveld and sunset, you will feel completely removed from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Each room has:- Mini bar
- Digital safe large enough to hold laptops
- International multi sockets
- Beverage station including an espresso machine
- Extensive range of customized toiletries
- Complimentary WI-FI
- Fully air-conditioned
FACILITIES Victoria Falls Safari Club is proud to provide our guests with first class amenities and facilities, which include the following:- Separate welcome zone
- Private check-in
- Butler service
- Breakfast in the Safari Club Lounge
- Complimentary afternoon tea and pastries served from 1530-1600
- Complimentary cocktails and snacks served from 1700-1800
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the Club Lounge
- Complimentary shuttle service to the Falls, points of interest in Victoria Falls and The Boma - Place of Eating
- Light meal menu available from 1100-1430
- Bar service from 1100 till late
- Private viewing deck overlooking the game corridor to the Zambezi River
- International multi sockets and charging points
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Day 2 Cape Town | Meals: B
There are so many things to see and do in Cape Town. A full day excursion is included today - the selection is up to you. Perhaps a full day in the Winelands or a full day out to Cape Point? Or, focus on the history of South Africa with a fascinating cultural tour, including visits to Robben Island and District Six.
Accommodation Choices
Value Plus
Cape Town: Southern Sun WaterfrontMasai Mara: Masai Mara Sopa LodgeSouthern Sun Waterfront
The Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel in Cape Town consists of 546 well-appointed rooms on 14 floors and provides a friendly, warm atmosphere. All rooms have a separate shower, hand held hairdryer, a fully equipped work station, tea and coffee making facilities, television with pay to view video and a business channel, electronic safe and electronic key system.
Ideally located at the 'Gateway' to Cape Town, a short 20 minute drive from Cape Town's International Airport, with easy access to the Winelands, beaches and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - Cape Town's premier leisure complex. The Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel is a short 5-minute walk to the hub of the financial and business district and the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
The pool area offers a stunning backdrop of Table Mountain and is the place to relax after a busy day at the office or a hectic day of sightseeing. Alternatively the fitness room is perfect for stress relief and preparing you for the city's nightlife. The hotel has a shuttle service to the Waterfront as well.
×Serengeti: Serengeti SimbaMasai Mara Sopa Lodge
Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. All the buildings follow the design of traditional African round houses with conical roofs, and these stretch along the line of the hills with the impressively large public area buildings and the swimming pool at their center.
Accommodation
The lodge has fifty guest cottages divided into two wings to either side of the main public areas. Each of these house two spacious guest rooms with queen and king size beds; mosquito nets; electronic safes; dressing tables; en-suite bathrooms and sheltered verandas that all have views over the gardens and the game reserve beyond.
Six of the cottages each contain two suites with larger bedrooms and bathrooms, and both indoor and outdoor seating areas.
In addition to all of the above, the honeymoon suite has an extremely large, luxuriously appointed bedroom with a king size bed; dressing table and indoor seating area. Its lavishly appointed bathroom contains both a shower and a sunken bath; and its sheltered veranda offers some of the most magnificent views available over the African landscapes below.
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Victoria Falls: Ilala LodgeIlala Lodge
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in Victoria Falls.
Outdoors, it's all about the Falls, and the spray is visible from most places at Ilala Lodge Hotel. The walk to the spectacular Victoria Falls takes just 8 minutes; the town itself is even closer and you will find many entertaining pastimes to enjoy in this dynamic hub of tourism.
The Victoria Falls National Park borders the front of the property and, as such, wild animals often graze on the lawns of this stunning hotel. Warthogs, in particular, are common visitors and they are sure to delight and entertain you. You might even be lucky enough to witness a herd of elephant feasting on the trees while you relax on your private balcony.
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Cape Town: Victoria & AlfredMasai Mara: Fairmont Mara Safari ClubVictoria & Alfred
Framed by the ocean and Table Mountain, the elegance and luxury of the Victoria & Alfred Hotel is rivaled only by its relaxed atmosphere and warm personal service. Built in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse and converted in 1990 to a luxury hotel, it is named in honour of the Queen of England and her son who visited the Cape in 1870, when Prince Alfred officially opened the Breakwater basin, today's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Accommodation
It's the detail that gives the Victoria & Alfred Hotel its elegance, intimacy, romance and reputation.. the wooden staircase, the telescope, flowers and the service.friendly and efficient yet never intrusive. Then there are the bedrooms - just 94 spacious, including 24 hour room service, air-conditioning, Pay-for-View Television, High Speed Broad Band Internet connectivity, ultra comfortable king-size beds, state-of-the-art flat screen televisions, private fully stocked personal bars, en-suite rooms with separate bath, shower and toilet coffee and tea making facilities, safe, trouser press and wireless internet. Every single, ultra comfortable, with king sized beds, creatively-styled and well-appointed, on just two floors. All have one has a view over the ever awake Alfred Basin, majestic Table Mountain or the piazza.
OYO Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
OYO Restaurant and Cocktail bar is a new venue at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel. Idyllically situated in the heart of the beautifully restored Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, dining at OYO Restaurant is both a visual and culinary delight as each table overlooks the working harbour and majestic Table Mountain. Relax alfresco on the quayside terrace and enjoy the unique atmosphere. OYO Cocktail Bar's minimalist design and decor, glazed walk-in wine cellar with tasting by appointment and inviting seating, maximise the grandeur of the setting and, of course, its dramatic views.
General Amenities & Services
* Secure parking
* Complimentary transfers to the nearby health club
* Foreign Exchange facility
* Laundry, dry-cleaning and valet services
* Assisted disabled room / facilities
* Complimentary filter coffee, herbal teas and biscuits in room
* Complimentary daily newspaper
* Complimentary welcome beverage in room on arrival
* 24-hour room service
* Flat screen television and dvd player in all the rooms
* Wireless Internet throughout the hotel
* Travel Desk and Information Service
* Secretarial service
* Professional child minding service
* Fleet of luxury sedans utilised for airport, city and restaurant transfers.
Recreational Options Nearby
* Gym Facilities
* Golf
* Tennis
* Hiking
* Squash
* Horse riding
* Yachting / Boating / Surfing / Swimming
* Cycling
Children of all ages are welcome at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel.
×Serengeti: Serengeti Serena LodgeFairmont Mara Safari Club
The luxurious Mara Safari Club is set in the Ol-Choro Oiroua Conservation Area, bordering the Masai Mara Game Reserve, at the foot of the Aitong Hills. Surrounded on three sides by the Mara River, all tents have their own private river frontage, with four-poster beds, verandah, electricity, modern en-suite facilities with hot and cold running water.
The main building, with lounge, bar and dining room is cantilevered over the river.
At the club, the pool, Al Fresco buffet lunches and nightly activities of Maasai dancing, slide shows and talks on the Mara's ecosystem and Maasai culture, all add up to create a truly unique experience.
The camp has 7 double and 43 twin bedded tents accommodating a maximum of 100 guests. Each has netted four poster beds and verandah overlooking the hippo-filled river. The height of luxury in the wild, each tent is superbly furnished and has its own private bathroom with hot and cold water.
×Victoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari LodgeSerengeti Serena Lodge
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is set high on a hill with breathtaking vistas of sweeping grasslands and the unspoiled wilderness landscape of the Serengeti plains. Big game feed in full view of the lodge. The Serengeti is a natural paradise and home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth - the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle.
The lodge design is simple but stunning. Inspired by a traditional African village, separate rondavel "huts" house the luxury guest rooms that have their own view of the vast Serengeti plains. From the overall impression to the smallest detail, the lodge is rich in local atmosphere created by indigenous handicrafts and art.
A delightful water feature runs through the main public areas, creating a natural source of waterborne plants and provides a home to many indigenous species of reptiles, amphibians and birds.
All 66 guest rooms have private balconies with views of the Serengeti Plains
×Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Set high on a plateau which forms a natural boundary to the Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge enjoys uninterrupted views of unspoilt bushveld, spectacular African sunsets and an on-site waterhole. A complimentary shuttle service transports guest to the Victoria Falls and town centre on an hourly basis throughout the day.- 4 km/2.5 mls from the Victoria Falls Rainforest
- 3 km/2 mls from Victoria Falls Town Centre
- 100 km/62 mls from Chobe Game Reserve (Botswana)
- 24 km/15 mls from Victoria Falls Airport
- 170 km/106 mls from Hwange Game Reserve
- 5 km/3 mls from the Zambian Border (Livingstone)
- 24 hour reception services
- Complimentary hourly bus shuttle to the village and Victoria Falls for hotel residents
- Ample free secure open parking space
- Private shower facilities for early arrival & late check-out guests
- Limited facilities for guests with disabilities
- Check out time 1000hrs/Check in time 1400hrs
- Swimming pool with sun deck
- Credit cards accepted : VISA, Amex and MasterCard
- Private and bush dinners available on request
- Activities desk
- Curio and Gift Shop
- Wireless access is available throughout the hotel
- TV Lounge with satellite link
- Internet Cafe with e-mail access, digital photo downloading, CD printing and photo printing facilities
- Baby sitting facilities
- Guest library and Games room
- 24 hour security
- Tailor made wedding service available
- Up-grades available on request at an additional charge
ENTERTAINMENT:
MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant A restful, split-level a la carte restaurant with views overlooking the waterhole
Buffalo Bar An open plan bar with its own game-viewing platform overlooking the waterhole
Pool Deck & Viewing Deck A delicious light menu & full bar service are available. Additionally this offers a wonderful view of the 'Vulture Restaurant' in front of the waterhole. This attracts hundreds of vultures every lunchtime
Room Service Limited room service available
The Boma Place of Eating -- Just 500 metres from the lodge, The Boma offers a unique African experience including traditional dancers, an interactive drumming show & mouth-watering local & international dishes every evening
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Cape Town: Twelve Apostles Hotel & SpaMasai Mara: Mara BushtopsTwelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa stands 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 Atlantic rollers. And all around, you can walk the wilderness trails of the Table Mountain National Park. We'll even pack you a picnic.
And yet this luxury 5-star boutique hotel is just a few minutes from worldly, cosmopolitan Cape Town. City-centre theatres and art galleries, plus the shops and restaurants of the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront are only 15 minutes away via our complimentary car transfer service - quicker still if you use our helipad.
When choosing one of our 55 deluxe guest rooms and 15 luxurious suites, the hardest part is deciding whether to overlook the mountains or the sea. Whichever direction you face, the views are stunning.
Interior decor is just as appealing. Our light, airy, and peaceful rooms are an eclectic mix of contemporary African style, classic European comfort and effortless, up-to-the-minute technology. Cool colours and rich fabrics bring elegance and wilderness serenity. At The Twelve Apostles, you want for nothing: every room includes 24-hour room service, individual air conditioning, entertainment centres with DVD, and plush bathrobes and slippers.
AWARD WINNING-CAPE FUSION CUISINE AND ATLANTIC VIEWS
If ever a location and its 5-star cuisine were in harmony, it's here at The Twelve Apostles. With stunning national park scenery and inventive Cape fusion cuisine, The Twelve Apostles Hotels invites diners to immerse themselves in the Cape experience.
You can choose to dine in the Azure restaurant with its magnificent sea views of the Atlantic Ocean, which has just received the prestigious Cha�ne des R�tisseurs Blazon award, given to professional members such as an owner, manager or executive chef of a dining or hotel establishment maintaining a superb level of cuisine, service and hospitality, as required by the exacting standards of the Cha�ne internationally.
Our Head Chef, Roberto de Carvalho and his team, famous for their fynbos menu, will infuse your taste buds with organic ingredients chosen daily from our own herb garden and the local markets, depending on the season.
For lighter fare try the Caf� which is open 24 hours a day, and has a choice of delicious fresh salads, light snacks, grilled meat and fish. If you have your own personal favourite dish, all you have to do is ask!
For breathtaking sundowners head to the Leopard Room bar. Our head barman keeps 72 types of vodka and 46 ports and will create cocktails using your own favourite ingredients, or you can have Tea by the Sea with all the trimmings, an event of such magnificence that it's become a local tradition.
For a really unique experience, join us for a Dinner and Movie evening. Dine in our stunning Azure Restaurant followed by an intimate viewing of a classic film at our private cinema.
When asked for their memories of The Twelve Apostles, guests are hard-pressed to choose between the magic of the glorious Atlantic sunsets or the kindness of our staff. Luckily, the two go hand-in-hand. While you watch the sunset from a striped terrace lounger, we'll be at your side with cocktails, cool drinks, or tasty snacks. Whatever you want, we'll arrange it for you. That's how life is at the Twelve Apostles.
From the complimentary drink that awaits your arrival to the free transfers to Camps Bay and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, from 08h00 to 20h00 you always feel at home. Your stay includes a full South African breakfast and use of the Sanctuary Spa, (voted best spa resort in Africa) which boasts of hydrotherapy pools, a sauna and flotation tank.
And when the day's over, you retire to a room or suite of elegant luxury. Each one is unique; each is decorated in relaxed, soothing colours for airy, daytime coolness and cosy, night-time intimacy.
Children love the 12A too. As do our guests' pets. Young or old, two-legged or four-legged, we make a fuss of everyone. Nothing is too much trouble - we'll even rustle up a bowl of popcorn or other treats for you to enjoy in our private 16-seater cinema.
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Serengeti: Kirawira Tented CampVictoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari ClubKirawira Tented Camp
Kirawira is a reincarnation of an elegant Victorian era outpost, set against the imposing backdrop of the Western Serengeti. Here guests experience Africa's majesty as if they are among the first to travel these extraordinary lands. Set upon a hill with commanding views of endless savanna, the luxury tented camp beckons you to experience the soul of the African wilderness. Kirawira Camp is a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
The camp is built in the remote regions of the Grumeti River and is home to a wide variety of big game - lion, buffalo, cheetah, wildebeest, giraffe, baboon, gazelle. Guests at Kirawira Camp may be lucky enough to witness the magnificent spectacle of millions of wildebeest crossing the Grumeti River during their annual migration across the Serengeti plains.
From almost anywhere, there are spectacular vistas of the Serengeti stretching to the horizon. Kirawira's carefully landscaped grounds are in complete harmony with their natural surroundings.
Guests enjoy the highest standards of personalized attention, accommodation, meals and service. All beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), food, laundry and game drives in a customised fleet of Land Rovers are included as part of Kirawira Camp's unique offering.
GUEST TENT INFORMATION
Total Tents: 25
Double Tents: 6
Twin Tents: 19
Each guest tent is a private, enclosed suite with shower facilities and a private balcony with a game viewing platform.
GUEST TENT AMENITIES
Balcony with game viewing platform; chairs and table
Hammocks (8 tents)
Dressing table
Writing table
Wardrobe
Shavers outlet
Shaving mirror
His and hers bathroom vanities
Voltage 220-240 volts
GUEST SERVICES AND AMENITIES
Communication available via radio
Secretarial Services available upon request
Currency exchange open 24 hours
American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Barclays credit cards accepted by cashier
Nurse on call 24 hours. Flying Doctors Service is also available which includes emergency Medivac to hospital from nearby airstrip
Daily laundry/pressing service (complimentary)
Full valet service/shoe shining (complimentary)
Lunch boxes, fruits, flowers and celebration cakes may be ordered
Central safety deposit service available at the reception desk
Voltage is 240V in rooms. Adaptors available at the reception desk.
Shaver outlets have both 110V and 240V.
Outdoor swimming pool. Fresh towels and pool beds are provided
Gourmet meals with silver service (complimentary)
Afternoon tea and sundowners (complimentary)
Fully stocked bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (complimentary)
Airstrip transfers (for guests travelling by air)
×Victoria Falls Safari Club
ACCOMMODATIONS The design of the rooms is modern and open, giving a sense of abundant space. Coupled with uninterrupted views of bushveld and sunset, you will feel completely removed from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Each room has:- Mini bar
- Digital safe large enough to hold laptops
- International multi sockets
- Beverage station including an espresso machine
- Extensive range of customized toiletries
- Complimentary WI-FI
- Fully air-conditioned
FACILITIES Victoria Falls Safari Club is proud to provide our guests with first class amenities and facilities, which include the following:- Separate welcome zone
- Private check-in
- Butler service
- Breakfast in the Safari Club Lounge
- Complimentary afternoon tea and pastries served from 1530-1600
- Complimentary cocktails and snacks served from 1700-1800
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the Club Lounge
- Complimentary shuttle service to the Falls, points of interest in Victoria Falls and The Boma - Place of Eating
- Light meal menu available from 1100-1430
- Bar service from 1100 till late
- Private viewing deck overlooking the game corridor to the Zambezi River
- International multi sockets and charging points
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Day 3 Cape Town | Meals: B
Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the shops along the waterfront or perhaps take an optional tour of the winelands.
Accommodation Choices
Value Plus
Cape Town: Southern Sun WaterfrontMasai Mara: Masai Mara Sopa LodgeSouthern Sun Waterfront
The Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel in Cape Town consists of 546 well-appointed rooms on 14 floors and provides a friendly, warm atmosphere. All rooms have a separate shower, hand held hairdryer, a fully equipped work station, tea and coffee making facilities, television with pay to view video and a business channel, electronic safe and electronic key system.
Ideally located at the 'Gateway' to Cape Town, a short 20 minute drive from Cape Town's International Airport, with easy access to the Winelands, beaches and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - Cape Town's premier leisure complex. The Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel is a short 5-minute walk to the hub of the financial and business district and the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
The pool area offers a stunning backdrop of Table Mountain and is the place to relax after a busy day at the office or a hectic day of sightseeing. Alternatively the fitness room is perfect for stress relief and preparing you for the city's nightlife. The hotel has a shuttle service to the Waterfront as well.
×Serengeti: Serengeti SimbaMasai Mara Sopa Lodge
Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. All the buildings follow the design of traditional African round houses with conical roofs, and these stretch along the line of the hills with the impressively large public area buildings and the swimming pool at their center.
Accommodation
The lodge has fifty guest cottages divided into two wings to either side of the main public areas. Each of these house two spacious guest rooms with queen and king size beds; mosquito nets; electronic safes; dressing tables; en-suite bathrooms and sheltered verandas that all have views over the gardens and the game reserve beyond.
Six of the cottages each contain two suites with larger bedrooms and bathrooms, and both indoor and outdoor seating areas.
In addition to all of the above, the honeymoon suite has an extremely large, luxuriously appointed bedroom with a king size bed; dressing table and indoor seating area. Its lavishly appointed bathroom contains both a shower and a sunken bath; and its sheltered veranda offers some of the most magnificent views available over the African landscapes below.
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Victoria Falls: Ilala LodgeIlala Lodge
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in Victoria Falls.
Outdoors, it's all about the Falls, and the spray is visible from most places at Ilala Lodge Hotel. The walk to the spectacular Victoria Falls takes just 8 minutes; the town itself is even closer and you will find many entertaining pastimes to enjoy in this dynamic hub of tourism.
The Victoria Falls National Park borders the front of the property and, as such, wild animals often graze on the lawns of this stunning hotel. Warthogs, in particular, are common visitors and they are sure to delight and entertain you. You might even be lucky enough to witness a herd of elephant feasting on the trees while you relax on your private balcony.
×First Plus
Cape Town: Victoria & AlfredMasai Mara: Fairmont Mara Safari ClubVictoria & Alfred
Framed by the ocean and Table Mountain, the elegance and luxury of the Victoria & Alfred Hotel is rivaled only by its relaxed atmosphere and warm personal service. Built in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse and converted in 1990 to a luxury hotel, it is named in honour of the Queen of England and her son who visited the Cape in 1870, when Prince Alfred officially opened the Breakwater basin, today's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Accommodation
It's the detail that gives the Victoria & Alfred Hotel its elegance, intimacy, romance and reputation.. the wooden staircase, the telescope, flowers and the service.friendly and efficient yet never intrusive. Then there are the bedrooms - just 94 spacious, including 24 hour room service, air-conditioning, Pay-for-View Television, High Speed Broad Band Internet connectivity, ultra comfortable king-size beds, state-of-the-art flat screen televisions, private fully stocked personal bars, en-suite rooms with separate bath, shower and toilet coffee and tea making facilities, safe, trouser press and wireless internet. Every single, ultra comfortable, with king sized beds, creatively-styled and well-appointed, on just two floors. All have one has a view over the ever awake Alfred Basin, majestic Table Mountain or the piazza.
OYO Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
OYO Restaurant and Cocktail bar is a new venue at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel. Idyllically situated in the heart of the beautifully restored Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, dining at OYO Restaurant is both a visual and culinary delight as each table overlooks the working harbour and majestic Table Mountain. Relax alfresco on the quayside terrace and enjoy the unique atmosphere. OYO Cocktail Bar's minimalist design and decor, glazed walk-in wine cellar with tasting by appointment and inviting seating, maximise the grandeur of the setting and, of course, its dramatic views.
General Amenities & Services
* Secure parking
* Complimentary transfers to the nearby health club
* Foreign Exchange facility
* Laundry, dry-cleaning and valet services
* Assisted disabled room / facilities
* Complimentary filter coffee, herbal teas and biscuits in room
* Complimentary daily newspaper
* Complimentary welcome beverage in room on arrival
* 24-hour room service
* Flat screen television and dvd player in all the rooms
* Wireless Internet throughout the hotel
* Travel Desk and Information Service
* Secretarial service
* Professional child minding service
* Fleet of luxury sedans utilised for airport, city and restaurant transfers.
Recreational Options Nearby
* Gym Facilities
* Golf
* Tennis
* Hiking
* Squash
* Horse riding
* Yachting / Boating / Surfing / Swimming
* Cycling
Children of all ages are welcome at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel.
×Serengeti: Serengeti Serena LodgeFairmont Mara Safari Club
The luxurious Mara Safari Club is set in the Ol-Choro Oiroua Conservation Area, bordering the Masai Mara Game Reserve, at the foot of the Aitong Hills. Surrounded on three sides by the Mara River, all tents have their own private river frontage, with four-poster beds, verandah, electricity, modern en-suite facilities with hot and cold running water.
The main building, with lounge, bar and dining room is cantilevered over the river.
At the club, the pool, Al Fresco buffet lunches and nightly activities of Maasai dancing, slide shows and talks on the Mara's ecosystem and Maasai culture, all add up to create a truly unique experience.
The camp has 7 double and 43 twin bedded tents accommodating a maximum of 100 guests. Each has netted four poster beds and verandah overlooking the hippo-filled river. The height of luxury in the wild, each tent is superbly furnished and has its own private bathroom with hot and cold water.
×Victoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari LodgeSerengeti Serena Lodge
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is set high on a hill with breathtaking vistas of sweeping grasslands and the unspoiled wilderness landscape of the Serengeti plains. Big game feed in full view of the lodge. The Serengeti is a natural paradise and home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth - the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle.
The lodge design is simple but stunning. Inspired by a traditional African village, separate rondavel "huts" house the luxury guest rooms that have their own view of the vast Serengeti plains. From the overall impression to the smallest detail, the lodge is rich in local atmosphere created by indigenous handicrafts and art.
A delightful water feature runs through the main public areas, creating a natural source of waterborne plants and provides a home to many indigenous species of reptiles, amphibians and birds.
All 66 guest rooms have private balconies with views of the Serengeti Plains
×Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Set high on a plateau which forms a natural boundary to the Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge enjoys uninterrupted views of unspoilt bushveld, spectacular African sunsets and an on-site waterhole. A complimentary shuttle service transports guest to the Victoria Falls and town centre on an hourly basis throughout the day.- 4 km/2.5 mls from the Victoria Falls Rainforest
- 3 km/2 mls from Victoria Falls Town Centre
- 100 km/62 mls from Chobe Game Reserve (Botswana)
- 24 km/15 mls from Victoria Falls Airport
- 170 km/106 mls from Hwange Game Reserve
- 5 km/3 mls from the Zambian Border (Livingstone)
- 24 hour reception services
- Complimentary hourly bus shuttle to the village and Victoria Falls for hotel residents
- Ample free secure open parking space
- Private shower facilities for early arrival & late check-out guests
- Limited facilities for guests with disabilities
- Check out time 1000hrs/Check in time 1400hrs
- Swimming pool with sun deck
- Credit cards accepted : VISA, Amex and MasterCard
- Private and bush dinners available on request
- Activities desk
- Curio and Gift Shop
- Wireless access is available throughout the hotel
- TV Lounge with satellite link
- Internet Cafe with e-mail access, digital photo downloading, CD printing and photo printing facilities
- Baby sitting facilities
- Guest library and Games room
- 24 hour security
- Tailor made wedding service available
- Up-grades available on request at an additional charge
ENTERTAINMENT:
MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant A restful, split-level a la carte restaurant with views overlooking the waterhole
Buffalo Bar An open plan bar with its own game-viewing platform overlooking the waterhole
Pool Deck & Viewing Deck A delicious light menu & full bar service are available. Additionally this offers a wonderful view of the 'Vulture Restaurant' in front of the waterhole. This attracts hundreds of vultures every lunchtime
Room Service Limited room service available
The Boma Place of Eating -- Just 500 metres from the lodge, The Boma offers a unique African experience including traditional dancers, an interactive drumming show & mouth-watering local & international dishes every evening
×Premier Plus
Cape Town: Twelve Apostles Hotel & SpaMasai Mara: Mara BushtopsTwelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa stands 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 Atlantic rollers. And all around, you can walk the wilderness trails of the Table Mountain National Park. We'll even pack you a picnic.
And yet this luxury 5-star boutique hotel is just a few minutes from worldly, cosmopolitan Cape Town. City-centre theatres and art galleries, plus the shops and restaurants of the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront are only 15 minutes away via our complimentary car transfer service - quicker still if you use our helipad.
When choosing one of our 55 deluxe guest rooms and 15 luxurious suites, the hardest part is deciding whether to overlook the mountains or the sea. Whichever direction you face, the views are stunning.
Interior decor is just as appealing. Our light, airy, and peaceful rooms are an eclectic mix of contemporary African style, classic European comfort and effortless, up-to-the-minute technology. Cool colours and rich fabrics bring elegance and wilderness serenity. At The Twelve Apostles, you want for nothing: every room includes 24-hour room service, individual air conditioning, entertainment centres with DVD, and plush bathrobes and slippers.
AWARD WINNING-CAPE FUSION CUISINE AND ATLANTIC VIEWS
If ever a location and its 5-star cuisine were in harmony, it's here at The Twelve Apostles. With stunning national park scenery and inventive Cape fusion cuisine, The Twelve Apostles Hotels invites diners to immerse themselves in the Cape experience.
You can choose to dine in the Azure restaurant with its magnificent sea views of the Atlantic Ocean, which has just received the prestigious Cha�ne des R�tisseurs Blazon award, given to professional members such as an owner, manager or executive chef of a dining or hotel establishment maintaining a superb level of cuisine, service and hospitality, as required by the exacting standards of the Cha�ne internationally.
Our Head Chef, Roberto de Carvalho and his team, famous for their fynbos menu, will infuse your taste buds with organic ingredients chosen daily from our own herb garden and the local markets, depending on the season.
For lighter fare try the Caf� which is open 24 hours a day, and has a choice of delicious fresh salads, light snacks, grilled meat and fish. If you have your own personal favourite dish, all you have to do is ask!
For breathtaking sundowners head to the Leopard Room bar. Our head barman keeps 72 types of vodka and 46 ports and will create cocktails using your own favourite ingredients, or you can have Tea by the Sea with all the trimmings, an event of such magnificence that it's become a local tradition.
For a really unique experience, join us for a Dinner and Movie evening. Dine in our stunning Azure Restaurant followed by an intimate viewing of a classic film at our private cinema.
When asked for their memories of The Twelve Apostles, guests are hard-pressed to choose between the magic of the glorious Atlantic sunsets or the kindness of our staff. Luckily, the two go hand-in-hand. While you watch the sunset from a striped terrace lounger, we'll be at your side with cocktails, cool drinks, or tasty snacks. Whatever you want, we'll arrange it for you. That's how life is at the Twelve Apostles.
From the complimentary drink that awaits your arrival to the free transfers to Camps Bay and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, from 08h00 to 20h00 you always feel at home. Your stay includes a full South African breakfast and use of the Sanctuary Spa, (voted best spa resort in Africa) which boasts of hydrotherapy pools, a sauna and flotation tank.
And when the day's over, you retire to a room or suite of elegant luxury. Each one is unique; each is decorated in relaxed, soothing colours for airy, daytime coolness and cosy, night-time intimacy.
Children love the 12A too. As do our guests' pets. Young or old, two-legged or four-legged, we make a fuss of everyone. Nothing is too much trouble - we'll even rustle up a bowl of popcorn or other treats for you to enjoy in our private 16-seater cinema.
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Serengeti: Kirawira Tented CampVictoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari ClubKirawira Tented Camp
Kirawira is a reincarnation of an elegant Victorian era outpost, set against the imposing backdrop of the Western Serengeti. Here guests experience Africa's majesty as if they are among the first to travel these extraordinary lands. Set upon a hill with commanding views of endless savanna, the luxury tented camp beckons you to experience the soul of the African wilderness. Kirawira Camp is a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
The camp is built in the remote regions of the Grumeti River and is home to a wide variety of big game - lion, buffalo, cheetah, wildebeest, giraffe, baboon, gazelle. Guests at Kirawira Camp may be lucky enough to witness the magnificent spectacle of millions of wildebeest crossing the Grumeti River during their annual migration across the Serengeti plains.
From almost anywhere, there are spectacular vistas of the Serengeti stretching to the horizon. Kirawira's carefully landscaped grounds are in complete harmony with their natural surroundings.
Guests enjoy the highest standards of personalized attention, accommodation, meals and service. All beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), food, laundry and game drives in a customised fleet of Land Rovers are included as part of Kirawira Camp's unique offering.
GUEST TENT INFORMATION
Total Tents: 25
Double Tents: 6
Twin Tents: 19
Each guest tent is a private, enclosed suite with shower facilities and a private balcony with a game viewing platform.
GUEST TENT AMENITIES
Balcony with game viewing platform; chairs and table
Hammocks (8 tents)
Dressing table
Writing table
Wardrobe
Shavers outlet
Shaving mirror
His and hers bathroom vanities
Voltage 220-240 volts
GUEST SERVICES AND AMENITIES
Communication available via radio
Secretarial Services available upon request
Currency exchange open 24 hours
American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Barclays credit cards accepted by cashier
Nurse on call 24 hours. Flying Doctors Service is also available which includes emergency Medivac to hospital from nearby airstrip
Daily laundry/pressing service (complimentary)
Full valet service/shoe shining (complimentary)
Lunch boxes, fruits, flowers and celebration cakes may be ordered
Central safety deposit service available at the reception desk
Voltage is 240V in rooms. Adaptors available at the reception desk.
Shaver outlets have both 110V and 240V.
Outdoor swimming pool. Fresh towels and pool beds are provided
Gourmet meals with silver service (complimentary)
Afternoon tea and sundowners (complimentary)
Fully stocked bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (complimentary)
Airstrip transfers (for guests travelling by air)
×Victoria Falls Safari Club
ACCOMMODATIONS The design of the rooms is modern and open, giving a sense of abundant space. Coupled with uninterrupted views of bushveld and sunset, you will feel completely removed from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Each room has:- Mini bar
- Digital safe large enough to hold laptops
- International multi sockets
- Beverage station including an espresso machine
- Extensive range of customized toiletries
- Complimentary WI-FI
- Fully air-conditioned
FACILITIES Victoria Falls Safari Club is proud to provide our guests with first class amenities and facilities, which include the following:- Separate welcome zone
- Private check-in
- Butler service
- Breakfast in the Safari Club Lounge
- Complimentary afternoon tea and pastries served from 1530-1600
- Complimentary cocktails and snacks served from 1700-1800
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the Club Lounge
- Complimentary shuttle service to the Falls, points of interest in Victoria Falls and The Boma - Place of Eating
- Light meal menu available from 1100-1430
- Bar service from 1100 till late
- Private viewing deck overlooking the game corridor to the Zambezi River
- International multi sockets and charging points
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Day 4 Cape Town-Victoria Falls | Meals: BD
Fly to Johannesburg early this morning, where you connect to the flight bound for Victoria Falls. Later, enjoy a sundowner cruise along the Zambezi.
Accommodation Choices
Value Plus
Cape Town: Southern Sun WaterfrontMasai Mara: Masai Mara Sopa LodgeSouthern Sun Waterfront
The Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel in Cape Town consists of 546 well-appointed rooms on 14 floors and provides a friendly, warm atmosphere. All rooms have a separate shower, hand held hairdryer, a fully equipped work station, tea and coffee making facilities, television with pay to view video and a business channel, electronic safe and electronic key system.
Ideally located at the 'Gateway' to Cape Town, a short 20 minute drive from Cape Town's International Airport, with easy access to the Winelands, beaches and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - Cape Town's premier leisure complex. The Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel is a short 5-minute walk to the hub of the financial and business district and the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
The pool area offers a stunning backdrop of Table Mountain and is the place to relax after a busy day at the office or a hectic day of sightseeing. Alternatively the fitness room is perfect for stress relief and preparing you for the city's nightlife. The hotel has a shuttle service to the Waterfront as well.
×Serengeti: Serengeti SimbaMasai Mara Sopa Lodge
Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. All the buildings follow the design of traditional African round houses with conical roofs, and these stretch along the line of the hills with the impressively large public area buildings and the swimming pool at their center.
Accommodation
The lodge has fifty guest cottages divided into two wings to either side of the main public areas. Each of these house two spacious guest rooms with queen and king size beds; mosquito nets; electronic safes; dressing tables; en-suite bathrooms and sheltered verandas that all have views over the gardens and the game reserve beyond.
Six of the cottages each contain two suites with larger bedrooms and bathrooms, and both indoor and outdoor seating areas.
In addition to all of the above, the honeymoon suite has an extremely large, luxuriously appointed bedroom with a king size bed; dressing table and indoor seating area. Its lavishly appointed bathroom contains both a shower and a sunken bath; and its sheltered veranda offers some of the most magnificent views available over the African landscapes below.
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Victoria Falls: Ilala LodgeIlala Lodge
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in Victoria Falls.
Outdoors, it's all about the Falls, and the spray is visible from most places at Ilala Lodge Hotel. The walk to the spectacular Victoria Falls takes just 8 minutes; the town itself is even closer and you will find many entertaining pastimes to enjoy in this dynamic hub of tourism.
The Victoria Falls National Park borders the front of the property and, as such, wild animals often graze on the lawns of this stunning hotel. Warthogs, in particular, are common visitors and they are sure to delight and entertain you. You might even be lucky enough to witness a herd of elephant feasting on the trees while you relax on your private balcony.
×First Plus
Cape Town: Victoria & AlfredMasai Mara: Fairmont Mara Safari ClubVictoria & Alfred
Framed by the ocean and Table Mountain, the elegance and luxury of the Victoria & Alfred Hotel is rivaled only by its relaxed atmosphere and warm personal service. Built in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse and converted in 1990 to a luxury hotel, it is named in honour of the Queen of England and her son who visited the Cape in 1870, when Prince Alfred officially opened the Breakwater basin, today's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Accommodation
It's the detail that gives the Victoria & Alfred Hotel its elegance, intimacy, romance and reputation.. the wooden staircase, the telescope, flowers and the service.friendly and efficient yet never intrusive. Then there are the bedrooms - just 94 spacious, including 24 hour room service, air-conditioning, Pay-for-View Television, High Speed Broad Band Internet connectivity, ultra comfortable king-size beds, state-of-the-art flat screen televisions, private fully stocked personal bars, en-suite rooms with separate bath, shower and toilet coffee and tea making facilities, safe, trouser press and wireless internet. Every single, ultra comfortable, with king sized beds, creatively-styled and well-appointed, on just two floors. All have one has a view over the ever awake Alfred Basin, majestic Table Mountain or the piazza.
OYO Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
OYO Restaurant and Cocktail bar is a new venue at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel. Idyllically situated in the heart of the beautifully restored Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, dining at OYO Restaurant is both a visual and culinary delight as each table overlooks the working harbour and majestic Table Mountain. Relax alfresco on the quayside terrace and enjoy the unique atmosphere. OYO Cocktail Bar's minimalist design and decor, glazed walk-in wine cellar with tasting by appointment and inviting seating, maximise the grandeur of the setting and, of course, its dramatic views.
General Amenities & Services
* Secure parking
* Complimentary transfers to the nearby health club
* Foreign Exchange facility
* Laundry, dry-cleaning and valet services
* Assisted disabled room / facilities
* Complimentary filter coffee, herbal teas and biscuits in room
* Complimentary daily newspaper
* Complimentary welcome beverage in room on arrival
* 24-hour room service
* Flat screen television and dvd player in all the rooms
* Wireless Internet throughout the hotel
* Travel Desk and Information Service
* Secretarial service
* Professional child minding service
* Fleet of luxury sedans utilised for airport, city and restaurant transfers.
Recreational Options Nearby
* Gym Facilities
* Golf
* Tennis
* Hiking
* Squash
* Horse riding
* Yachting / Boating / Surfing / Swimming
* Cycling
Children of all ages are welcome at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel.
×Serengeti: Serengeti Serena LodgeFairmont Mara Safari Club
The luxurious Mara Safari Club is set in the Ol-Choro Oiroua Conservation Area, bordering the Masai Mara Game Reserve, at the foot of the Aitong Hills. Surrounded on three sides by the Mara River, all tents have their own private river frontage, with four-poster beds, verandah, electricity, modern en-suite facilities with hot and cold running water.
The main building, with lounge, bar and dining room is cantilevered over the river.
At the club, the pool, Al Fresco buffet lunches and nightly activities of Maasai dancing, slide shows and talks on the Mara's ecosystem and Maasai culture, all add up to create a truly unique experience.
The camp has 7 double and 43 twin bedded tents accommodating a maximum of 100 guests. Each has netted four poster beds and verandah overlooking the hippo-filled river. The height of luxury in the wild, each tent is superbly furnished and has its own private bathroom with hot and cold water.
×Victoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari LodgeSerengeti Serena Lodge
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is set high on a hill with breathtaking vistas of sweeping grasslands and the unspoiled wilderness landscape of the Serengeti plains. Big game feed in full view of the lodge. The Serengeti is a natural paradise and home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth - the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle.
The lodge design is simple but stunning. Inspired by a traditional African village, separate rondavel "huts" house the luxury guest rooms that have their own view of the vast Serengeti plains. From the overall impression to the smallest detail, the lodge is rich in local atmosphere created by indigenous handicrafts and art.
A delightful water feature runs through the main public areas, creating a natural source of waterborne plants and provides a home to many indigenous species of reptiles, amphibians and birds.
All 66 guest rooms have private balconies with views of the Serengeti Plains
×Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Set high on a plateau which forms a natural boundary to the Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge enjoys uninterrupted views of unspoilt bushveld, spectacular African sunsets and an on-site waterhole. A complimentary shuttle service transports guest to the Victoria Falls and town centre on an hourly basis throughout the day.- 4 km/2.5 mls from the Victoria Falls Rainforest
- 3 km/2 mls from Victoria Falls Town Centre
- 100 km/62 mls from Chobe Game Reserve (Botswana)
- 24 km/15 mls from Victoria Falls Airport
- 170 km/106 mls from Hwange Game Reserve
- 5 km/3 mls from the Zambian Border (Livingstone)
- 24 hour reception services
- Complimentary hourly bus shuttle to the village and Victoria Falls for hotel residents
- Ample free secure open parking space
- Private shower facilities for early arrival & late check-out guests
- Limited facilities for guests with disabilities
- Check out time 1000hrs/Check in time 1400hrs
- Swimming pool with sun deck
- Credit cards accepted : VISA, Amex and MasterCard
- Private and bush dinners available on request
- Activities desk
- Curio and Gift Shop
- Wireless access is available throughout the hotel
- TV Lounge with satellite link
- Internet Cafe with e-mail access, digital photo downloading, CD printing and photo printing facilities
- Baby sitting facilities
- Guest library and Games room
- 24 hour security
- Tailor made wedding service available
- Up-grades available on request at an additional charge
ENTERTAINMENT:
MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant A restful, split-level a la carte restaurant with views overlooking the waterhole
Buffalo Bar An open plan bar with its own game-viewing platform overlooking the waterhole
Pool Deck & Viewing Deck A delicious light menu & full bar service are available. Additionally this offers a wonderful view of the 'Vulture Restaurant' in front of the waterhole. This attracts hundreds of vultures every lunchtime
Room Service Limited room service available
The Boma Place of Eating -- Just 500 metres from the lodge, The Boma offers a unique African experience including traditional dancers, an interactive drumming show & mouth-watering local & international dishes every evening
×Premier Plus
Cape Town: Twelve Apostles Hotel & SpaMasai Mara: Mara BushtopsTwelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa stands 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 Atlantic rollers. And all around, you can walk the wilderness trails of the Table Mountain National Park. We'll even pack you a picnic.
And yet this luxury 5-star boutique hotel is just a few minutes from worldly, cosmopolitan Cape Town. City-centre theatres and art galleries, plus the shops and restaurants of the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront are only 15 minutes away via our complimentary car transfer service - quicker still if you use our helipad.
When choosing one of our 55 deluxe guest rooms and 15 luxurious suites, the hardest part is deciding whether to overlook the mountains or the sea. Whichever direction you face, the views are stunning.
Interior decor is just as appealing. Our light, airy, and peaceful rooms are an eclectic mix of contemporary African style, classic European comfort and effortless, up-to-the-minute technology. Cool colours and rich fabrics bring elegance and wilderness serenity. At The Twelve Apostles, you want for nothing: every room includes 24-hour room service, individual air conditioning, entertainment centres with DVD, and plush bathrobes and slippers.
AWARD WINNING-CAPE FUSION CUISINE AND ATLANTIC VIEWS
If ever a location and its 5-star cuisine were in harmony, it's here at The Twelve Apostles. With stunning national park scenery and inventive Cape fusion cuisine, The Twelve Apostles Hotels invites diners to immerse themselves in the Cape experience.
You can choose to dine in the Azure restaurant with its magnificent sea views of the Atlantic Ocean, which has just received the prestigious Cha�ne des R�tisseurs Blazon award, given to professional members such as an owner, manager or executive chef of a dining or hotel establishment maintaining a superb level of cuisine, service and hospitality, as required by the exacting standards of the Cha�ne internationally.
Our Head Chef, Roberto de Carvalho and his team, famous for their fynbos menu, will infuse your taste buds with organic ingredients chosen daily from our own herb garden and the local markets, depending on the season.
For lighter fare try the Caf� which is open 24 hours a day, and has a choice of delicious fresh salads, light snacks, grilled meat and fish. If you have your own personal favourite dish, all you have to do is ask!
For breathtaking sundowners head to the Leopard Room bar. Our head barman keeps 72 types of vodka and 46 ports and will create cocktails using your own favourite ingredients, or you can have Tea by the Sea with all the trimmings, an event of such magnificence that it's become a local tradition.
For a really unique experience, join us for a Dinner and Movie evening. Dine in our stunning Azure Restaurant followed by an intimate viewing of a classic film at our private cinema.
When asked for their memories of The Twelve Apostles, guests are hard-pressed to choose between the magic of the glorious Atlantic sunsets or the kindness of our staff. Luckily, the two go hand-in-hand. While you watch the sunset from a striped terrace lounger, we'll be at your side with cocktails, cool drinks, or tasty snacks. Whatever you want, we'll arrange it for you. That's how life is at the Twelve Apostles.
From the complimentary drink that awaits your arrival to the free transfers to Camps Bay and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, from 08h00 to 20h00 you always feel at home. Your stay includes a full South African breakfast and use of the Sanctuary Spa, (voted best spa resort in Africa) which boasts of hydrotherapy pools, a sauna and flotation tank.
And when the day's over, you retire to a room or suite of elegant luxury. Each one is unique; each is decorated in relaxed, soothing colours for airy, daytime coolness and cosy, night-time intimacy.
Children love the 12A too. As do our guests' pets. Young or old, two-legged or four-legged, we make a fuss of everyone. Nothing is too much trouble - we'll even rustle up a bowl of popcorn or other treats for you to enjoy in our private 16-seater cinema.
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Serengeti: Kirawira Tented CampVictoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari ClubKirawira Tented Camp
Kirawira is a reincarnation of an elegant Victorian era outpost, set against the imposing backdrop of the Western Serengeti. Here guests experience Africa's majesty as if they are among the first to travel these extraordinary lands. Set upon a hill with commanding views of endless savanna, the luxury tented camp beckons you to experience the soul of the African wilderness. Kirawira Camp is a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
The camp is built in the remote regions of the Grumeti River and is home to a wide variety of big game - lion, buffalo, cheetah, wildebeest, giraffe, baboon, gazelle. Guests at Kirawira Camp may be lucky enough to witness the magnificent spectacle of millions of wildebeest crossing the Grumeti River during their annual migration across the Serengeti plains.
From almost anywhere, there are spectacular vistas of the Serengeti stretching to the horizon. Kirawira's carefully landscaped grounds are in complete harmony with their natural surroundings.
Guests enjoy the highest standards of personalized attention, accommodation, meals and service. All beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), food, laundry and game drives in a customised fleet of Land Rovers are included as part of Kirawira Camp's unique offering.
GUEST TENT INFORMATION
Total Tents: 25
Double Tents: 6
Twin Tents: 19
Each guest tent is a private, enclosed suite with shower facilities and a private balcony with a game viewing platform.
GUEST TENT AMENITIES
Balcony with game viewing platform; chairs and table
Hammocks (8 tents)
Dressing table
Writing table
Wardrobe
Shavers outlet
Shaving mirror
His and hers bathroom vanities
Voltage 220-240 volts
GUEST SERVICES AND AMENITIES
Communication available via radio
Secretarial Services available upon request
Currency exchange open 24 hours
American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Barclays credit cards accepted by cashier
Nurse on call 24 hours. Flying Doctors Service is also available which includes emergency Medivac to hospital from nearby airstrip
Daily laundry/pressing service (complimentary)
Full valet service/shoe shining (complimentary)
Lunch boxes, fruits, flowers and celebration cakes may be ordered
Central safety deposit service available at the reception desk
Voltage is 240V in rooms. Adaptors available at the reception desk.
Shaver outlets have both 110V and 240V.
Outdoor swimming pool. Fresh towels and pool beds are provided
Gourmet meals with silver service (complimentary)
Afternoon tea and sundowners (complimentary)
Fully stocked bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (complimentary)
Airstrip transfers (for guests travelling by air)
×Victoria Falls Safari Club
ACCOMMODATIONS The design of the rooms is modern and open, giving a sense of abundant space. Coupled with uninterrupted views of bushveld and sunset, you will feel completely removed from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Each room has:- Mini bar
- Digital safe large enough to hold laptops
- International multi sockets
- Beverage station including an espresso machine
- Extensive range of customized toiletries
- Complimentary WI-FI
- Fully air-conditioned
FACILITIES Victoria Falls Safari Club is proud to provide our guests with first class amenities and facilities, which include the following:- Separate welcome zone
- Private check-in
- Butler service
- Breakfast in the Safari Club Lounge
- Complimentary afternoon tea and pastries served from 1530-1600
- Complimentary cocktails and snacks served from 1700-1800
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the Club Lounge
- Complimentary shuttle service to the Falls, points of interest in Victoria Falls and The Boma - Place of Eating
- Light meal menu available from 1100-1430
- Bar service from 1100 till late
- Private viewing deck overlooking the game corridor to the Zambezi River
- International multi sockets and charging points
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Day 5 Victoria Falls | Meals: BD
This morning, enjoy a tour of the Falls, followed by a visit to a traditional village where you have the opportunity to see a way of life that has remained virtually unchanged during the last hundred years. Later this evening, fun awaits at the Boma Restaurant as you sample local dishes -- and perhaps try your hand at drumming as well.
Accommodation Choices
Value Plus
Cape Town: Southern Sun WaterfrontMasai Mara: Masai Mara Sopa LodgeSouthern Sun Waterfront
The Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel in Cape Town consists of 546 well-appointed rooms on 14 floors and provides a friendly, warm atmosphere. All rooms have a separate shower, hand held hairdryer, a fully equipped work station, tea and coffee making facilities, television with pay to view video and a business channel, electronic safe and electronic key system.
Ideally located at the 'Gateway' to Cape Town, a short 20 minute drive from Cape Town's International Airport, with easy access to the Winelands, beaches and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - Cape Town's premier leisure complex. The Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel is a short 5-minute walk to the hub of the financial and business district and the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
The pool area offers a stunning backdrop of Table Mountain and is the place to relax after a busy day at the office or a hectic day of sightseeing. Alternatively the fitness room is perfect for stress relief and preparing you for the city's nightlife. The hotel has a shuttle service to the Waterfront as well.
×Serengeti: Serengeti SimbaMasai Mara Sopa Lodge
Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. All the buildings follow the design of traditional African round houses with conical roofs, and these stretch along the line of the hills with the impressively large public area buildings and the swimming pool at their center.
Accommodation
The lodge has fifty guest cottages divided into two wings to either side of the main public areas. Each of these house two spacious guest rooms with queen and king size beds; mosquito nets; electronic safes; dressing tables; en-suite bathrooms and sheltered verandas that all have views over the gardens and the game reserve beyond.
Six of the cottages each contain two suites with larger bedrooms and bathrooms, and both indoor and outdoor seating areas.
In addition to all of the above, the honeymoon suite has an extremely large, luxuriously appointed bedroom with a king size bed; dressing table and indoor seating area. Its lavishly appointed bathroom contains both a shower and a sunken bath; and its sheltered veranda offers some of the most magnificent views available over the African landscapes below.
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Victoria Falls: Ilala LodgeIlala Lodge
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in Victoria Falls.
Outdoors, it's all about the Falls, and the spray is visible from most places at Ilala Lodge Hotel. The walk to the spectacular Victoria Falls takes just 8 minutes; the town itself is even closer and you will find many entertaining pastimes to enjoy in this dynamic hub of tourism.
The Victoria Falls National Park borders the front of the property and, as such, wild animals often graze on the lawns of this stunning hotel. Warthogs, in particular, are common visitors and they are sure to delight and entertain you. You might even be lucky enough to witness a herd of elephant feasting on the trees while you relax on your private balcony.
×First Plus
Cape Town: Victoria & AlfredMasai Mara: Fairmont Mara Safari ClubVictoria & Alfred
Framed by the ocean and Table Mountain, the elegance and luxury of the Victoria & Alfred Hotel is rivaled only by its relaxed atmosphere and warm personal service. Built in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse and converted in 1990 to a luxury hotel, it is named in honour of the Queen of England and her son who visited the Cape in 1870, when Prince Alfred officially opened the Breakwater basin, today's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Accommodation
It's the detail that gives the Victoria & Alfred Hotel its elegance, intimacy, romance and reputation.. the wooden staircase, the telescope, flowers and the service.friendly and efficient yet never intrusive. Then there are the bedrooms - just 94 spacious, including 24 hour room service, air-conditioning, Pay-for-View Television, High Speed Broad Band Internet connectivity, ultra comfortable king-size beds, state-of-the-art flat screen televisions, private fully stocked personal bars, en-suite rooms with separate bath, shower and toilet coffee and tea making facilities, safe, trouser press and wireless internet. Every single, ultra comfortable, with king sized beds, creatively-styled and well-appointed, on just two floors. All have one has a view over the ever awake Alfred Basin, majestic Table Mountain or the piazza.
OYO Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
OYO Restaurant and Cocktail bar is a new venue at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel. Idyllically situated in the heart of the beautifully restored Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, dining at OYO Restaurant is both a visual and culinary delight as each table overlooks the working harbour and majestic Table Mountain. Relax alfresco on the quayside terrace and enjoy the unique atmosphere. OYO Cocktail Bar's minimalist design and decor, glazed walk-in wine cellar with tasting by appointment and inviting seating, maximise the grandeur of the setting and, of course, its dramatic views.
General Amenities & Services
* Secure parking
* Complimentary transfers to the nearby health club
* Foreign Exchange facility
* Laundry, dry-cleaning and valet services
* Assisted disabled room / facilities
* Complimentary filter coffee, herbal teas and biscuits in room
* Complimentary daily newspaper
* Complimentary welcome beverage in room on arrival
* 24-hour room service
* Flat screen television and dvd player in all the rooms
* Wireless Internet throughout the hotel
* Travel Desk and Information Service
* Secretarial service
* Professional child minding service
* Fleet of luxury sedans utilised for airport, city and restaurant transfers.
Recreational Options Nearby
* Gym Facilities
* Golf
* Tennis
* Hiking
* Squash
* Horse riding
* Yachting / Boating / Surfing / Swimming
* Cycling
Children of all ages are welcome at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel.
×Serengeti: Serengeti Serena LodgeFairmont Mara Safari Club
The luxurious Mara Safari Club is set in the Ol-Choro Oiroua Conservation Area, bordering the Masai Mara Game Reserve, at the foot of the Aitong Hills. Surrounded on three sides by the Mara River, all tents have their own private river frontage, with four-poster beds, verandah, electricity, modern en-suite facilities with hot and cold running water.
The main building, with lounge, bar and dining room is cantilevered over the river.
At the club, the pool, Al Fresco buffet lunches and nightly activities of Maasai dancing, slide shows and talks on the Mara's ecosystem and Maasai culture, all add up to create a truly unique experience.
The camp has 7 double and 43 twin bedded tents accommodating a maximum of 100 guests. Each has netted four poster beds and verandah overlooking the hippo-filled river. The height of luxury in the wild, each tent is superbly furnished and has its own private bathroom with hot and cold water.
×Victoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari LodgeSerengeti Serena Lodge
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is set high on a hill with breathtaking vistas of sweeping grasslands and the unspoiled wilderness landscape of the Serengeti plains. Big game feed in full view of the lodge. The Serengeti is a natural paradise and home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth - the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle.
The lodge design is simple but stunning. Inspired by a traditional African village, separate rondavel "huts" house the luxury guest rooms that have their own view of the vast Serengeti plains. From the overall impression to the smallest detail, the lodge is rich in local atmosphere created by indigenous handicrafts and art.
A delightful water feature runs through the main public areas, creating a natural source of waterborne plants and provides a home to many indigenous species of reptiles, amphibians and birds.
All 66 guest rooms have private balconies with views of the Serengeti Plains
×Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Set high on a plateau which forms a natural boundary to the Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge enjoys uninterrupted views of unspoilt bushveld, spectacular African sunsets and an on-site waterhole. A complimentary shuttle service transports guest to the Victoria Falls and town centre on an hourly basis throughout the day.- 4 km/2.5 mls from the Victoria Falls Rainforest
- 3 km/2 mls from Victoria Falls Town Centre
- 100 km/62 mls from Chobe Game Reserve (Botswana)
- 24 km/15 mls from Victoria Falls Airport
- 170 km/106 mls from Hwange Game Reserve
- 5 km/3 mls from the Zambian Border (Livingstone)
- 24 hour reception services
- Complimentary hourly bus shuttle to the village and Victoria Falls for hotel residents
- Ample free secure open parking space
- Private shower facilities for early arrival & late check-out guests
- Limited facilities for guests with disabilities
- Check out time 1000hrs/Check in time 1400hrs
- Swimming pool with sun deck
- Credit cards accepted : VISA, Amex and MasterCard
- Private and bush dinners available on request
- Activities desk
- Curio and Gift Shop
- Wireless access is available throughout the hotel
- TV Lounge with satellite link
- Internet Cafe with e-mail access, digital photo downloading, CD printing and photo printing facilities
- Baby sitting facilities
- Guest library and Games room
- 24 hour security
- Tailor made wedding service available
- Up-grades available on request at an additional charge
ENTERTAINMENT:
MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant A restful, split-level a la carte restaurant with views overlooking the waterhole
Buffalo Bar An open plan bar with its own game-viewing platform overlooking the waterhole
Pool Deck & Viewing Deck A delicious light menu & full bar service are available. Additionally this offers a wonderful view of the 'Vulture Restaurant' in front of the waterhole. This attracts hundreds of vultures every lunchtime
Room Service Limited room service available
The Boma Place of Eating -- Just 500 metres from the lodge, The Boma offers a unique African experience including traditional dancers, an interactive drumming show & mouth-watering local & international dishes every evening
×Premier Plus
Cape Town: Twelve Apostles Hotel & SpaMasai Mara: Mara BushtopsTwelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa stands 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 Atlantic rollers. And all around, you can walk the wilderness trails of the Table Mountain National Park. We'll even pack you a picnic.
And yet this luxury 5-star boutique hotel is just a few minutes from worldly, cosmopolitan Cape Town. City-centre theatres and art galleries, plus the shops and restaurants of the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront are only 15 minutes away via our complimentary car transfer service - quicker still if you use our helipad.
When choosing one of our 55 deluxe guest rooms and 15 luxurious suites, the hardest part is deciding whether to overlook the mountains or the sea. Whichever direction you face, the views are stunning.
Interior decor is just as appealing. Our light, airy, and peaceful rooms are an eclectic mix of contemporary African style, classic European comfort and effortless, up-to-the-minute technology. Cool colours and rich fabrics bring elegance and wilderness serenity. At The Twelve Apostles, you want for nothing: every room includes 24-hour room service, individual air conditioning, entertainment centres with DVD, and plush bathrobes and slippers.
AWARD WINNING-CAPE FUSION CUISINE AND ATLANTIC VIEWS
If ever a location and its 5-star cuisine were in harmony, it's here at The Twelve Apostles. With stunning national park scenery and inventive Cape fusion cuisine, The Twelve Apostles Hotels invites diners to immerse themselves in the Cape experience.
You can choose to dine in the Azure restaurant with its magnificent sea views of the Atlantic Ocean, which has just received the prestigious Cha�ne des R�tisseurs Blazon award, given to professional members such as an owner, manager or executive chef of a dining or hotel establishment maintaining a superb level of cuisine, service and hospitality, as required by the exacting standards of the Cha�ne internationally.
Our Head Chef, Roberto de Carvalho and his team, famous for their fynbos menu, will infuse your taste buds with organic ingredients chosen daily from our own herb garden and the local markets, depending on the season.
For lighter fare try the Caf� which is open 24 hours a day, and has a choice of delicious fresh salads, light snacks, grilled meat and fish. If you have your own personal favourite dish, all you have to do is ask!
For breathtaking sundowners head to the Leopard Room bar. Our head barman keeps 72 types of vodka and 46 ports and will create cocktails using your own favourite ingredients, or you can have Tea by the Sea with all the trimmings, an event of such magnificence that it's become a local tradition.
For a really unique experience, join us for a Dinner and Movie evening. Dine in our stunning Azure Restaurant followed by an intimate viewing of a classic film at our private cinema.
When asked for their memories of The Twelve Apostles, guests are hard-pressed to choose between the magic of the glorious Atlantic sunsets or the kindness of our staff. Luckily, the two go hand-in-hand. While you watch the sunset from a striped terrace lounger, we'll be at your side with cocktails, cool drinks, or tasty snacks. Whatever you want, we'll arrange it for you. That's how life is at the Twelve Apostles.
From the complimentary drink that awaits your arrival to the free transfers to Camps Bay and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, from 08h00 to 20h00 you always feel at home. Your stay includes a full South African breakfast and use of the Sanctuary Spa, (voted best spa resort in Africa) which boasts of hydrotherapy pools, a sauna and flotation tank.
And when the day's over, you retire to a room or suite of elegant luxury. Each one is unique; each is decorated in relaxed, soothing colours for airy, daytime coolness and cosy, night-time intimacy.
Children love the 12A too. As do our guests' pets. Young or old, two-legged or four-legged, we make a fuss of everyone. Nothing is too much trouble - we'll even rustle up a bowl of popcorn or other treats for you to enjoy in our private 16-seater cinema.
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Serengeti: Kirawira Tented CampVictoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari ClubKirawira Tented Camp
Kirawira is a reincarnation of an elegant Victorian era outpost, set against the imposing backdrop of the Western Serengeti. Here guests experience Africa's majesty as if they are among the first to travel these extraordinary lands. Set upon a hill with commanding views of endless savanna, the luxury tented camp beckons you to experience the soul of the African wilderness. Kirawira Camp is a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
The camp is built in the remote regions of the Grumeti River and is home to a wide variety of big game - lion, buffalo, cheetah, wildebeest, giraffe, baboon, gazelle. Guests at Kirawira Camp may be lucky enough to witness the magnificent spectacle of millions of wildebeest crossing the Grumeti River during their annual migration across the Serengeti plains.
From almost anywhere, there are spectacular vistas of the Serengeti stretching to the horizon. Kirawira's carefully landscaped grounds are in complete harmony with their natural surroundings.
Guests enjoy the highest standards of personalized attention, accommodation, meals and service. All beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), food, laundry and game drives in a customised fleet of Land Rovers are included as part of Kirawira Camp's unique offering.
GUEST TENT INFORMATION
Total Tents: 25
Double Tents: 6
Twin Tents: 19
Each guest tent is a private, enclosed suite with shower facilities and a private balcony with a game viewing platform.
GUEST TENT AMENITIES
Balcony with game viewing platform; chairs and table
Hammocks (8 tents)
Dressing table
Writing table
Wardrobe
Shavers outlet
Shaving mirror
His and hers bathroom vanities
Voltage 220-240 volts
GUEST SERVICES AND AMENITIES
Communication available via radio
Secretarial Services available upon request
Currency exchange open 24 hours
American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Barclays credit cards accepted by cashier
Nurse on call 24 hours. Flying Doctors Service is also available which includes emergency Medivac to hospital from nearby airstrip
Daily laundry/pressing service (complimentary)
Full valet service/shoe shining (complimentary)
Lunch boxes, fruits, flowers and celebration cakes may be ordered
Central safety deposit service available at the reception desk
Voltage is 240V in rooms. Adaptors available at the reception desk.
Shaver outlets have both 110V and 240V.
Outdoor swimming pool. Fresh towels and pool beds are provided
Gourmet meals with silver service (complimentary)
Afternoon tea and sundowners (complimentary)
Fully stocked bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (complimentary)
Airstrip transfers (for guests travelling by air)
×Victoria Falls Safari Club
ACCOMMODATIONS The design of the rooms is modern and open, giving a sense of abundant space. Coupled with uninterrupted views of bushveld and sunset, you will feel completely removed from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Each room has:- Mini bar
- Digital safe large enough to hold laptops
- International multi sockets
- Beverage station including an espresso machine
- Extensive range of customized toiletries
- Complimentary WI-FI
- Fully air-conditioned
FACILITIES Victoria Falls Safari Club is proud to provide our guests with first class amenities and facilities, which include the following:- Separate welcome zone
- Private check-in
- Butler service
- Breakfast in the Safari Club Lounge
- Complimentary afternoon tea and pastries served from 1530-1600
- Complimentary cocktails and snacks served from 1700-1800
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the Club Lounge
- Complimentary shuttle service to the Falls, points of interest in Victoria Falls and The Boma - Place of Eating
- Light meal menu available from 1100-1430
- Bar service from 1100 till late
- Private viewing deck overlooking the game corridor to the Zambezi River
- International multi sockets and charging points
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Day 6 Victoria Falls-Johannesburg | Meals: B
The morning is at leisure before flying to Johannesburg. Your hotel is conveniently located just across from the main terminal at the airport.
Peermont Mondior
Day 7 Johannesburg-Nairobi | Meals: B
Fly to Nairobi this morning, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Nairobi Hilton
Day 8 Nairobi-Masai Mara | Meals: BLD
Transfer to the airport for the short light aircraft flight to the Masai Mara. Here, lodge/camp vehicles will meet and transfer you to the camp. After lunch, enjoy your first game drive in the park.
Accommodation Choices
Value Plus
Cape Town: Southern Sun WaterfrontMasai Mara: Masai Mara Sopa LodgeSouthern Sun Waterfront
The Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel in Cape Town consists of 546 well-appointed rooms on 14 floors and provides a friendly, warm atmosphere. All rooms have a separate shower, hand held hairdryer, a fully equipped work station, tea and coffee making facilities, television with pay to view video and a business channel, electronic safe and electronic key system.
Ideally located at the 'Gateway' to Cape Town, a short 20 minute drive from Cape Town's International Airport, with easy access to the Winelands, beaches and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - Cape Town's premier leisure complex. The Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel is a short 5-minute walk to the hub of the financial and business district and the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
The pool area offers a stunning backdrop of Table Mountain and is the place to relax after a busy day at the office or a hectic day of sightseeing. Alternatively the fitness room is perfect for stress relief and preparing you for the city's nightlife. The hotel has a shuttle service to the Waterfront as well.
×Serengeti: Serengeti SimbaMasai Mara Sopa Lodge
Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. All the buildings follow the design of traditional African round houses with conical roofs, and these stretch along the line of the hills with the impressively large public area buildings and the swimming pool at their center.
Accommodation
The lodge has fifty guest cottages divided into two wings to either side of the main public areas. Each of these house two spacious guest rooms with queen and king size beds; mosquito nets; electronic safes; dressing tables; en-suite bathrooms and sheltered verandas that all have views over the gardens and the game reserve beyond.
Six of the cottages each contain two suites with larger bedrooms and bathrooms, and both indoor and outdoor seating areas.
In addition to all of the above, the honeymoon suite has an extremely large, luxuriously appointed bedroom with a king size bed; dressing table and indoor seating area. Its lavishly appointed bathroom contains both a shower and a sunken bath; and its sheltered veranda offers some of the most magnificent views available over the African landscapes below.
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Victoria Falls: Ilala LodgeIlala Lodge
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in Victoria Falls.
Outdoors, it's all about the Falls, and the spray is visible from most places at Ilala Lodge Hotel. The walk to the spectacular Victoria Falls takes just 8 minutes; the town itself is even closer and you will find many entertaining pastimes to enjoy in this dynamic hub of tourism.
The Victoria Falls National Park borders the front of the property and, as such, wild animals often graze on the lawns of this stunning hotel. Warthogs, in particular, are common visitors and they are sure to delight and entertain you. You might even be lucky enough to witness a herd of elephant feasting on the trees while you relax on your private balcony.
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Cape Town: Victoria & AlfredMasai Mara: Fairmont Mara Safari ClubVictoria & Alfred
Framed by the ocean and Table Mountain, the elegance and luxury of the Victoria & Alfred Hotel is rivaled only by its relaxed atmosphere and warm personal service. Built in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse and converted in 1990 to a luxury hotel, it is named in honour of the Queen of England and her son who visited the Cape in 1870, when Prince Alfred officially opened the Breakwater basin, today's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Accommodation
It's the detail that gives the Victoria & Alfred Hotel its elegance, intimacy, romance and reputation.. the wooden staircase, the telescope, flowers and the service.friendly and efficient yet never intrusive. Then there are the bedrooms - just 94 spacious, including 24 hour room service, air-conditioning, Pay-for-View Television, High Speed Broad Band Internet connectivity, ultra comfortable king-size beds, state-of-the-art flat screen televisions, private fully stocked personal bars, en-suite rooms with separate bath, shower and toilet coffee and tea making facilities, safe, trouser press and wireless internet. Every single, ultra comfortable, with king sized beds, creatively-styled and well-appointed, on just two floors. All have one has a view over the ever awake Alfred Basin, majestic Table Mountain or the piazza.
OYO Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
OYO Restaurant and Cocktail bar is a new venue at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel. Idyllically situated in the heart of the beautifully restored Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, dining at OYO Restaurant is both a visual and culinary delight as each table overlooks the working harbour and majestic Table Mountain. Relax alfresco on the quayside terrace and enjoy the unique atmosphere. OYO Cocktail Bar's minimalist design and decor, glazed walk-in wine cellar with tasting by appointment and inviting seating, maximise the grandeur of the setting and, of course, its dramatic views.
General Amenities & Services
* Secure parking
* Complimentary transfers to the nearby health club
* Foreign Exchange facility
* Laundry, dry-cleaning and valet services
* Assisted disabled room / facilities
* Complimentary filter coffee, herbal teas and biscuits in room
* Complimentary daily newspaper
* Complimentary welcome beverage in room on arrival
* 24-hour room service
* Flat screen television and dvd player in all the rooms
* Wireless Internet throughout the hotel
* Travel Desk and Information Service
* Secretarial service
* Professional child minding service
* Fleet of luxury sedans utilised for airport, city and restaurant transfers.
Recreational Options Nearby
* Gym Facilities
* Golf
* Tennis
* Hiking
* Squash
* Horse riding
* Yachting / Boating / Surfing / Swimming
* Cycling
Children of all ages are welcome at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel.
×Serengeti: Serengeti Serena LodgeFairmont Mara Safari Club
The luxurious Mara Safari Club is set in the Ol-Choro Oiroua Conservation Area, bordering the Masai Mara Game Reserve, at the foot of the Aitong Hills. Surrounded on three sides by the Mara River, all tents have their own private river frontage, with four-poster beds, verandah, electricity, modern en-suite facilities with hot and cold running water.
The main building, with lounge, bar and dining room is cantilevered over the river.
At the club, the pool, Al Fresco buffet lunches and nightly activities of Maasai dancing, slide shows and talks on the Mara's ecosystem and Maasai culture, all add up to create a truly unique experience.
The camp has 7 double and 43 twin bedded tents accommodating a maximum of 100 guests. Each has netted four poster beds and verandah overlooking the hippo-filled river. The height of luxury in the wild, each tent is superbly furnished and has its own private bathroom with hot and cold water.
×Victoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari LodgeSerengeti Serena Lodge
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is set high on a hill with breathtaking vistas of sweeping grasslands and the unspoiled wilderness landscape of the Serengeti plains. Big game feed in full view of the lodge. The Serengeti is a natural paradise and home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth - the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle.
The lodge design is simple but stunning. Inspired by a traditional African village, separate rondavel "huts" house the luxury guest rooms that have their own view of the vast Serengeti plains. From the overall impression to the smallest detail, the lodge is rich in local atmosphere created by indigenous handicrafts and art.
A delightful water feature runs through the main public areas, creating a natural source of waterborne plants and provides a home to many indigenous species of reptiles, amphibians and birds.
All 66 guest rooms have private balconies with views of the Serengeti Plains
×Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Set high on a plateau which forms a natural boundary to the Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge enjoys uninterrupted views of unspoilt bushveld, spectacular African sunsets and an on-site waterhole. A complimentary shuttle service transports guest to the Victoria Falls and town centre on an hourly basis throughout the day.- 4 km/2.5 mls from the Victoria Falls Rainforest
- 3 km/2 mls from Victoria Falls Town Centre
- 100 km/62 mls from Chobe Game Reserve (Botswana)
- 24 km/15 mls from Victoria Falls Airport
- 170 km/106 mls from Hwange Game Reserve
- 5 km/3 mls from the Zambian Border (Livingstone)
- 24 hour reception services
- Complimentary hourly bus shuttle to the village and Victoria Falls for hotel residents
- Ample free secure open parking space
- Private shower facilities for early arrival & late check-out guests
- Limited facilities for guests with disabilities
- Check out time 1000hrs/Check in time 1400hrs
- Swimming pool with sun deck
- Credit cards accepted : VISA, Amex and MasterCard
- Private and bush dinners available on request
- Activities desk
- Curio and Gift Shop
- Wireless access is available throughout the hotel
- TV Lounge with satellite link
- Internet Cafe with e-mail access, digital photo downloading, CD printing and photo printing facilities
- Baby sitting facilities
- Guest library and Games room
- 24 hour security
- Tailor made wedding service available
- Up-grades available on request at an additional charge
ENTERTAINMENT:
MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant A restful, split-level a la carte restaurant with views overlooking the waterhole
Buffalo Bar An open plan bar with its own game-viewing platform overlooking the waterhole
Pool Deck & Viewing Deck A delicious light menu & full bar service are available. Additionally this offers a wonderful view of the 'Vulture Restaurant' in front of the waterhole. This attracts hundreds of vultures every lunchtime
Room Service Limited room service available
The Boma Place of Eating -- Just 500 metres from the lodge, The Boma offers a unique African experience including traditional dancers, an interactive drumming show & mouth-watering local & international dishes every evening
×Premier Plus
Cape Town: Twelve Apostles Hotel & SpaMasai Mara: Mara BushtopsTwelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa stands 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 Atlantic rollers. And all around, you can walk the wilderness trails of the Table Mountain National Park. We'll even pack you a picnic.
And yet this luxury 5-star boutique hotel is just a few minutes from worldly, cosmopolitan Cape Town. City-centre theatres and art galleries, plus the shops and restaurants of the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront are only 15 minutes away via our complimentary car transfer service - quicker still if you use our helipad.
When choosing one of our 55 deluxe guest rooms and 15 luxurious suites, the hardest part is deciding whether to overlook the mountains or the sea. Whichever direction you face, the views are stunning.
Interior decor is just as appealing. Our light, airy, and peaceful rooms are an eclectic mix of contemporary African style, classic European comfort and effortless, up-to-the-minute technology. Cool colours and rich fabrics bring elegance and wilderness serenity. At The Twelve Apostles, you want for nothing: every room includes 24-hour room service, individual air conditioning, entertainment centres with DVD, and plush bathrobes and slippers.
AWARD WINNING-CAPE FUSION CUISINE AND ATLANTIC VIEWS
If ever a location and its 5-star cuisine were in harmony, it's here at The Twelve Apostles. With stunning national park scenery and inventive Cape fusion cuisine, The Twelve Apostles Hotels invites diners to immerse themselves in the Cape experience.
You can choose to dine in the Azure restaurant with its magnificent sea views of the Atlantic Ocean, which has just received the prestigious Cha�ne des R�tisseurs Blazon award, given to professional members such as an owner, manager or executive chef of a dining or hotel establishment maintaining a superb level of cuisine, service and hospitality, as required by the exacting standards of the Cha�ne internationally.
Our Head Chef, Roberto de Carvalho and his team, famous for their fynbos menu, will infuse your taste buds with organic ingredients chosen daily from our own herb garden and the local markets, depending on the season.
For lighter fare try the Caf� which is open 24 hours a day, and has a choice of delicious fresh salads, light snacks, grilled meat and fish. If you have your own personal favourite dish, all you have to do is ask!
For breathtaking sundowners head to the Leopard Room bar. Our head barman keeps 72 types of vodka and 46 ports and will create cocktails using your own favourite ingredients, or you can have Tea by the Sea with all the trimmings, an event of such magnificence that it's become a local tradition.
For a really unique experience, join us for a Dinner and Movie evening. Dine in our stunning Azure Restaurant followed by an intimate viewing of a classic film at our private cinema.
When asked for their memories of The Twelve Apostles, guests are hard-pressed to choose between the magic of the glorious Atlantic sunsets or the kindness of our staff. Luckily, the two go hand-in-hand. While you watch the sunset from a striped terrace lounger, we'll be at your side with cocktails, cool drinks, or tasty snacks. Whatever you want, we'll arrange it for you. That's how life is at the Twelve Apostles.
From the complimentary drink that awaits your arrival to the free transfers to Camps Bay and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, from 08h00 to 20h00 you always feel at home. Your stay includes a full South African breakfast and use of the Sanctuary Spa, (voted best spa resort in Africa) which boasts of hydrotherapy pools, a sauna and flotation tank.
And when the day's over, you retire to a room or suite of elegant luxury. Each one is unique; each is decorated in relaxed, soothing colours for airy, daytime coolness and cosy, night-time intimacy.
Children love the 12A too. As do our guests' pets. Young or old, two-legged or four-legged, we make a fuss of everyone. Nothing is too much trouble - we'll even rustle up a bowl of popcorn or other treats for you to enjoy in our private 16-seater cinema.
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Serengeti: Kirawira Tented CampVictoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari ClubKirawira Tented Camp
Kirawira is a reincarnation of an elegant Victorian era outpost, set against the imposing backdrop of the Western Serengeti. Here guests experience Africa's majesty as if they are among the first to travel these extraordinary lands. Set upon a hill with commanding views of endless savanna, the luxury tented camp beckons you to experience the soul of the African wilderness. Kirawira Camp is a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
The camp is built in the remote regions of the Grumeti River and is home to a wide variety of big game - lion, buffalo, cheetah, wildebeest, giraffe, baboon, gazelle. Guests at Kirawira Camp may be lucky enough to witness the magnificent spectacle of millions of wildebeest crossing the Grumeti River during their annual migration across the Serengeti plains.
From almost anywhere, there are spectacular vistas of the Serengeti stretching to the horizon. Kirawira's carefully landscaped grounds are in complete harmony with their natural surroundings.
Guests enjoy the highest standards of personalized attention, accommodation, meals and service. All beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), food, laundry and game drives in a customised fleet of Land Rovers are included as part of Kirawira Camp's unique offering.
GUEST TENT INFORMATION
Total Tents: 25
Double Tents: 6
Twin Tents: 19
Each guest tent is a private, enclosed suite with shower facilities and a private balcony with a game viewing platform.
GUEST TENT AMENITIES
Balcony with game viewing platform; chairs and table
Hammocks (8 tents)
Dressing table
Writing table
Wardrobe
Shavers outlet
Shaving mirror
His and hers bathroom vanities
Voltage 220-240 volts
GUEST SERVICES AND AMENITIES
Communication available via radio
Secretarial Services available upon request
Currency exchange open 24 hours
American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Barclays credit cards accepted by cashier
Nurse on call 24 hours. Flying Doctors Service is also available which includes emergency Medivac to hospital from nearby airstrip
Daily laundry/pressing service (complimentary)
Full valet service/shoe shining (complimentary)
Lunch boxes, fruits, flowers and celebration cakes may be ordered
Central safety deposit service available at the reception desk
Voltage is 240V in rooms. Adaptors available at the reception desk.
Shaver outlets have both 110V and 240V.
Outdoor swimming pool. Fresh towels and pool beds are provided
Gourmet meals with silver service (complimentary)
Afternoon tea and sundowners (complimentary)
Fully stocked bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (complimentary)
Airstrip transfers (for guests travelling by air)
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ACCOMMODATIONS The design of the rooms is modern and open, giving a sense of abundant space. Coupled with uninterrupted views of bushveld and sunset, you will feel completely removed from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Each room has:- Mini bar
- Digital safe large enough to hold laptops
- International multi sockets
- Beverage station including an espresso machine
- Extensive range of customized toiletries
- Complimentary WI-FI
- Fully air-conditioned
FACILITIES Victoria Falls Safari Club is proud to provide our guests with first class amenities and facilities, which include the following:- Separate welcome zone
- Private check-in
- Butler service
- Breakfast in the Safari Club Lounge
- Complimentary afternoon tea and pastries served from 1530-1600
- Complimentary cocktails and snacks served from 1700-1800
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the Club Lounge
- Complimentary shuttle service to the Falls, points of interest in Victoria Falls and The Boma - Place of Eating
- Light meal menu available from 1100-1430
- Bar service from 1100 till late
- Private viewing deck overlooking the game corridor to the Zambezi River
- International multi sockets and charging points
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Day 9 Masai Mara | Meals: BLD
Rise early this morning for a game drive before breakfast. Return to the lodge for time at leisure before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Among the variety of wildlife you might see are lion, cheetah, hippo, giraffe, gazelle, elephant and a host of birdlife. Look carefully for the Lilac Breasted Roller, one of the prettiest birds in Kenya.
Accommodation Choices
Value Plus
Cape Town: Southern Sun WaterfrontMasai Mara: Masai Mara Sopa LodgeSouthern Sun Waterfront
The Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel in Cape Town consists of 546 well-appointed rooms on 14 floors and provides a friendly, warm atmosphere. All rooms have a separate shower, hand held hairdryer, a fully equipped work station, tea and coffee making facilities, television with pay to view video and a business channel, electronic safe and electronic key system.
Ideally located at the 'Gateway' to Cape Town, a short 20 minute drive from Cape Town's International Airport, with easy access to the Winelands, beaches and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - Cape Town's premier leisure complex. The Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel is a short 5-minute walk to the hub of the financial and business district and the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
The pool area offers a stunning backdrop of Table Mountain and is the place to relax after a busy day at the office or a hectic day of sightseeing. Alternatively the fitness room is perfect for stress relief and preparing you for the city's nightlife. The hotel has a shuttle service to the Waterfront as well.
×Serengeti: Serengeti SimbaMasai Mara Sopa Lodge
Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. All the buildings follow the design of traditional African round houses with conical roofs, and these stretch along the line of the hills with the impressively large public area buildings and the swimming pool at their center.
Accommodation
The lodge has fifty guest cottages divided into two wings to either side of the main public areas. Each of these house two spacious guest rooms with queen and king size beds; mosquito nets; electronic safes; dressing tables; en-suite bathrooms and sheltered verandas that all have views over the gardens and the game reserve beyond.
Six of the cottages each contain two suites with larger bedrooms and bathrooms, and both indoor and outdoor seating areas.
In addition to all of the above, the honeymoon suite has an extremely large, luxuriously appointed bedroom with a king size bed; dressing table and indoor seating area. Its lavishly appointed bathroom contains both a shower and a sunken bath; and its sheltered veranda offers some of the most magnificent views available over the African landscapes below.
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Victoria Falls: Ilala LodgeIlala Lodge
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in Victoria Falls.
Outdoors, it's all about the Falls, and the spray is visible from most places at Ilala Lodge Hotel. The walk to the spectacular Victoria Falls takes just 8 minutes; the town itself is even closer and you will find many entertaining pastimes to enjoy in this dynamic hub of tourism.
The Victoria Falls National Park borders the front of the property and, as such, wild animals often graze on the lawns of this stunning hotel. Warthogs, in particular, are common visitors and they are sure to delight and entertain you. You might even be lucky enough to witness a herd of elephant feasting on the trees while you relax on your private balcony.
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Cape Town: Victoria & AlfredMasai Mara: Fairmont Mara Safari ClubVictoria & Alfred
Framed by the ocean and Table Mountain, the elegance and luxury of the Victoria & Alfred Hotel is rivaled only by its relaxed atmosphere and warm personal service. Built in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse and converted in 1990 to a luxury hotel, it is named in honour of the Queen of England and her son who visited the Cape in 1870, when Prince Alfred officially opened the Breakwater basin, today's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Accommodation
It's the detail that gives the Victoria & Alfred Hotel its elegance, intimacy, romance and reputation.. the wooden staircase, the telescope, flowers and the service.friendly and efficient yet never intrusive. Then there are the bedrooms - just 94 spacious, including 24 hour room service, air-conditioning, Pay-for-View Television, High Speed Broad Band Internet connectivity, ultra comfortable king-size beds, state-of-the-art flat screen televisions, private fully stocked personal bars, en-suite rooms with separate bath, shower and toilet coffee and tea making facilities, safe, trouser press and wireless internet. Every single, ultra comfortable, with king sized beds, creatively-styled and well-appointed, on just two floors. All have one has a view over the ever awake Alfred Basin, majestic Table Mountain or the piazza.
OYO Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
OYO Restaurant and Cocktail bar is a new venue at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel. Idyllically situated in the heart of the beautifully restored Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, dining at OYO Restaurant is both a visual and culinary delight as each table overlooks the working harbour and majestic Table Mountain. Relax alfresco on the quayside terrace and enjoy the unique atmosphere. OYO Cocktail Bar's minimalist design and decor, glazed walk-in wine cellar with tasting by appointment and inviting seating, maximise the grandeur of the setting and, of course, its dramatic views.
General Amenities & Services
* Secure parking
* Complimentary transfers to the nearby health club
* Foreign Exchange facility
* Laundry, dry-cleaning and valet services
* Assisted disabled room / facilities
* Complimentary filter coffee, herbal teas and biscuits in room
* Complimentary daily newspaper
* Complimentary welcome beverage in room on arrival
* 24-hour room service
* Flat screen television and dvd player in all the rooms
* Wireless Internet throughout the hotel
* Travel Desk and Information Service
* Secretarial service
* Professional child minding service
* Fleet of luxury sedans utilised for airport, city and restaurant transfers.
Recreational Options Nearby
* Gym Facilities
* Golf
* Tennis
* Hiking
* Squash
* Horse riding
* Yachting / Boating / Surfing / Swimming
* Cycling
Children of all ages are welcome at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel.
×Serengeti: Serengeti Serena LodgeFairmont Mara Safari Club
The luxurious Mara Safari Club is set in the Ol-Choro Oiroua Conservation Area, bordering the Masai Mara Game Reserve, at the foot of the Aitong Hills. Surrounded on three sides by the Mara River, all tents have their own private river frontage, with four-poster beds, verandah, electricity, modern en-suite facilities with hot and cold running water.
The main building, with lounge, bar and dining room is cantilevered over the river.
At the club, the pool, Al Fresco buffet lunches and nightly activities of Maasai dancing, slide shows and talks on the Mara's ecosystem and Maasai culture, all add up to create a truly unique experience.
The camp has 7 double and 43 twin bedded tents accommodating a maximum of 100 guests. Each has netted four poster beds and verandah overlooking the hippo-filled river. The height of luxury in the wild, each tent is superbly furnished and has its own private bathroom with hot and cold water.
×Victoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari LodgeSerengeti Serena Lodge
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is set high on a hill with breathtaking vistas of sweeping grasslands and the unspoiled wilderness landscape of the Serengeti plains. Big game feed in full view of the lodge. The Serengeti is a natural paradise and home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth - the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle.
The lodge design is simple but stunning. Inspired by a traditional African village, separate rondavel "huts" house the luxury guest rooms that have their own view of the vast Serengeti plains. From the overall impression to the smallest detail, the lodge is rich in local atmosphere created by indigenous handicrafts and art.
A delightful water feature runs through the main public areas, creating a natural source of waterborne plants and provides a home to many indigenous species of reptiles, amphibians and birds.
All 66 guest rooms have private balconies with views of the Serengeti Plains
×Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Set high on a plateau which forms a natural boundary to the Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge enjoys uninterrupted views of unspoilt bushveld, spectacular African sunsets and an on-site waterhole. A complimentary shuttle service transports guest to the Victoria Falls and town centre on an hourly basis throughout the day.- 4 km/2.5 mls from the Victoria Falls Rainforest
- 3 km/2 mls from Victoria Falls Town Centre
- 100 km/62 mls from Chobe Game Reserve (Botswana)
- 24 km/15 mls from Victoria Falls Airport
- 170 km/106 mls from Hwange Game Reserve
- 5 km/3 mls from the Zambian Border (Livingstone)
- 24 hour reception services
- Complimentary hourly bus shuttle to the village and Victoria Falls for hotel residents
- Ample free secure open parking space
- Private shower facilities for early arrival & late check-out guests
- Limited facilities for guests with disabilities
- Check out time 1000hrs/Check in time 1400hrs
- Swimming pool with sun deck
- Credit cards accepted : VISA, Amex and MasterCard
- Private and bush dinners available on request
- Activities desk
- Curio and Gift Shop
- Wireless access is available throughout the hotel
- TV Lounge with satellite link
- Internet Cafe with e-mail access, digital photo downloading, CD printing and photo printing facilities
- Baby sitting facilities
- Guest library and Games room
- 24 hour security
- Tailor made wedding service available
- Up-grades available on request at an additional charge
ENTERTAINMENT:
MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant A restful, split-level a la carte restaurant with views overlooking the waterhole
Buffalo Bar An open plan bar with its own game-viewing platform overlooking the waterhole
Pool Deck & Viewing Deck A delicious light menu & full bar service are available. Additionally this offers a wonderful view of the 'Vulture Restaurant' in front of the waterhole. This attracts hundreds of vultures every lunchtime
Room Service Limited room service available
The Boma Place of Eating -- Just 500 metres from the lodge, The Boma offers a unique African experience including traditional dancers, an interactive drumming show & mouth-watering local & international dishes every evening
×Premier Plus
Cape Town: Twelve Apostles Hotel & SpaMasai Mara: Mara BushtopsTwelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa stands 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 Atlantic rollers. And all around, you can walk the wilderness trails of the Table Mountain National Park. We'll even pack you a picnic.
And yet this luxury 5-star boutique hotel is just a few minutes from worldly, cosmopolitan Cape Town. City-centre theatres and art galleries, plus the shops and restaurants of the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront are only 15 minutes away via our complimentary car transfer service - quicker still if you use our helipad.
When choosing one of our 55 deluxe guest rooms and 15 luxurious suites, the hardest part is deciding whether to overlook the mountains or the sea. Whichever direction you face, the views are stunning.
Interior decor is just as appealing. Our light, airy, and peaceful rooms are an eclectic mix of contemporary African style, classic European comfort and effortless, up-to-the-minute technology. Cool colours and rich fabrics bring elegance and wilderness serenity. At The Twelve Apostles, you want for nothing: every room includes 24-hour room service, individual air conditioning, entertainment centres with DVD, and plush bathrobes and slippers.
AWARD WINNING-CAPE FUSION CUISINE AND ATLANTIC VIEWS
If ever a location and its 5-star cuisine were in harmony, it's here at The Twelve Apostles. With stunning national park scenery and inventive Cape fusion cuisine, The Twelve Apostles Hotels invites diners to immerse themselves in the Cape experience.
You can choose to dine in the Azure restaurant with its magnificent sea views of the Atlantic Ocean, which has just received the prestigious Cha�ne des R�tisseurs Blazon award, given to professional members such as an owner, manager or executive chef of a dining or hotel establishment maintaining a superb level of cuisine, service and hospitality, as required by the exacting standards of the Cha�ne internationally.
Our Head Chef, Roberto de Carvalho and his team, famous for their fynbos menu, will infuse your taste buds with organic ingredients chosen daily from our own herb garden and the local markets, depending on the season.
For lighter fare try the Caf� which is open 24 hours a day, and has a choice of delicious fresh salads, light snacks, grilled meat and fish. If you have your own personal favourite dish, all you have to do is ask!
For breathtaking sundowners head to the Leopard Room bar. Our head barman keeps 72 types of vodka and 46 ports and will create cocktails using your own favourite ingredients, or you can have Tea by the Sea with all the trimmings, an event of such magnificence that it's become a local tradition.
For a really unique experience, join us for a Dinner and Movie evening. Dine in our stunning Azure Restaurant followed by an intimate viewing of a classic film at our private cinema.
When asked for their memories of The Twelve Apostles, guests are hard-pressed to choose between the magic of the glorious Atlantic sunsets or the kindness of our staff. Luckily, the two go hand-in-hand. While you watch the sunset from a striped terrace lounger, we'll be at your side with cocktails, cool drinks, or tasty snacks. Whatever you want, we'll arrange it for you. That's how life is at the Twelve Apostles.
From the complimentary drink that awaits your arrival to the free transfers to Camps Bay and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, from 08h00 to 20h00 you always feel at home. Your stay includes a full South African breakfast and use of the Sanctuary Spa, (voted best spa resort in Africa) which boasts of hydrotherapy pools, a sauna and flotation tank.
And when the day's over, you retire to a room or suite of elegant luxury. Each one is unique; each is decorated in relaxed, soothing colours for airy, daytime coolness and cosy, night-time intimacy.
Children love the 12A too. As do our guests' pets. Young or old, two-legged or four-legged, we make a fuss of everyone. Nothing is too much trouble - we'll even rustle up a bowl of popcorn or other treats for you to enjoy in our private 16-seater cinema.
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Serengeti: Kirawira Tented CampVictoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari ClubKirawira Tented Camp
Kirawira is a reincarnation of an elegant Victorian era outpost, set against the imposing backdrop of the Western Serengeti. Here guests experience Africa's majesty as if they are among the first to travel these extraordinary lands. Set upon a hill with commanding views of endless savanna, the luxury tented camp beckons you to experience the soul of the African wilderness. Kirawira Camp is a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
The camp is built in the remote regions of the Grumeti River and is home to a wide variety of big game - lion, buffalo, cheetah, wildebeest, giraffe, baboon, gazelle. Guests at Kirawira Camp may be lucky enough to witness the magnificent spectacle of millions of wildebeest crossing the Grumeti River during their annual migration across the Serengeti plains.
From almost anywhere, there are spectacular vistas of the Serengeti stretching to the horizon. Kirawira's carefully landscaped grounds are in complete harmony with their natural surroundings.
Guests enjoy the highest standards of personalized attention, accommodation, meals and service. All beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), food, laundry and game drives in a customised fleet of Land Rovers are included as part of Kirawira Camp's unique offering.
GUEST TENT INFORMATION
Total Tents: 25
Double Tents: 6
Twin Tents: 19
Each guest tent is a private, enclosed suite with shower facilities and a private balcony with a game viewing platform.
GUEST TENT AMENITIES
Balcony with game viewing platform; chairs and table
Hammocks (8 tents)
Dressing table
Writing table
Wardrobe
Shavers outlet
Shaving mirror
His and hers bathroom vanities
Voltage 220-240 volts
GUEST SERVICES AND AMENITIES
Communication available via radio
Secretarial Services available upon request
Currency exchange open 24 hours
American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Barclays credit cards accepted by cashier
Nurse on call 24 hours. Flying Doctors Service is also available which includes emergency Medivac to hospital from nearby airstrip
Daily laundry/pressing service (complimentary)
Full valet service/shoe shining (complimentary)
Lunch boxes, fruits, flowers and celebration cakes may be ordered
Central safety deposit service available at the reception desk
Voltage is 240V in rooms. Adaptors available at the reception desk.
Shaver outlets have both 110V and 240V.
Outdoor swimming pool. Fresh towels and pool beds are provided
Gourmet meals with silver service (complimentary)
Afternoon tea and sundowners (complimentary)
Fully stocked bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (complimentary)
Airstrip transfers (for guests travelling by air)
×Victoria Falls Safari Club
ACCOMMODATIONS The design of the rooms is modern and open, giving a sense of abundant space. Coupled with uninterrupted views of bushveld and sunset, you will feel completely removed from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Each room has:- Mini bar
- Digital safe large enough to hold laptops
- International multi sockets
- Beverage station including an espresso machine
- Extensive range of customized toiletries
- Complimentary WI-FI
- Fully air-conditioned
FACILITIES Victoria Falls Safari Club is proud to provide our guests with first class amenities and facilities, which include the following:- Separate welcome zone
- Private check-in
- Butler service
- Breakfast in the Safari Club Lounge
- Complimentary afternoon tea and pastries served from 1530-1600
- Complimentary cocktails and snacks served from 1700-1800
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the Club Lounge
- Complimentary shuttle service to the Falls, points of interest in Victoria Falls and The Boma - Place of Eating
- Light meal menu available from 1100-1430
- Bar service from 1100 till late
- Private viewing deck overlooking the game corridor to the Zambezi River
- International multi sockets and charging points
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Day 10 Masai Mara-Nairobi | Meals: B
After breakfast, depart on the morning flight back to Nairobi, where the afternoon is at leisure.
Nairobi Hilton
Day 11 Nairobi-Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Fly to Arusha this morning and connect to the light aircraft flight to Tanzania's most famous game park, the Serengeti. Camp/Lodge vehicles will be on hand at the airstrip to transfer you to your camp/lodge. Enjoy lunch and then a thrilling afternoong game drive in the Serengeti.
Accommodation Choices
Value Plus
Cape Town: Southern Sun WaterfrontMasai Mara: Masai Mara Sopa LodgeSouthern Sun Waterfront
The Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel in Cape Town consists of 546 well-appointed rooms on 14 floors and provides a friendly, warm atmosphere. All rooms have a separate shower, hand held hairdryer, a fully equipped work station, tea and coffee making facilities, television with pay to view video and a business channel, electronic safe and electronic key system.
Ideally located at the 'Gateway' to Cape Town, a short 20 minute drive from Cape Town's International Airport, with easy access to the Winelands, beaches and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - Cape Town's premier leisure complex. The Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel is a short 5-minute walk to the hub of the financial and business district and the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
The pool area offers a stunning backdrop of Table Mountain and is the place to relax after a busy day at the office or a hectic day of sightseeing. Alternatively the fitness room is perfect for stress relief and preparing you for the city's nightlife. The hotel has a shuttle service to the Waterfront as well.
×Serengeti: Serengeti SimbaMasai Mara Sopa Lodge
Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. All the buildings follow the design of traditional African round houses with conical roofs, and these stretch along the line of the hills with the impressively large public area buildings and the swimming pool at their center.
Accommodation
The lodge has fifty guest cottages divided into two wings to either side of the main public areas. Each of these house two spacious guest rooms with queen and king size beds; mosquito nets; electronic safes; dressing tables; en-suite bathrooms and sheltered verandas that all have views over the gardens and the game reserve beyond.
Six of the cottages each contain two suites with larger bedrooms and bathrooms, and both indoor and outdoor seating areas.
In addition to all of the above, the honeymoon suite has an extremely large, luxuriously appointed bedroom with a king size bed; dressing table and indoor seating area. Its lavishly appointed bathroom contains both a shower and a sunken bath; and its sheltered veranda offers some of the most magnificent views available over the African landscapes below.
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Victoria Falls: Ilala LodgeIlala Lodge
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in Victoria Falls.
Outdoors, it's all about the Falls, and the spray is visible from most places at Ilala Lodge Hotel. The walk to the spectacular Victoria Falls takes just 8 minutes; the town itself is even closer and you will find many entertaining pastimes to enjoy in this dynamic hub of tourism.
The Victoria Falls National Park borders the front of the property and, as such, wild animals often graze on the lawns of this stunning hotel. Warthogs, in particular, are common visitors and they are sure to delight and entertain you. You might even be lucky enough to witness a herd of elephant feasting on the trees while you relax on your private balcony.
×First Plus
Cape Town: Victoria & AlfredMasai Mara: Fairmont Mara Safari ClubVictoria & Alfred
Framed by the ocean and Table Mountain, the elegance and luxury of the Victoria & Alfred Hotel is rivaled only by its relaxed atmosphere and warm personal service. Built in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse and converted in 1990 to a luxury hotel, it is named in honour of the Queen of England and her son who visited the Cape in 1870, when Prince Alfred officially opened the Breakwater basin, today's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Accommodation
It's the detail that gives the Victoria & Alfred Hotel its elegance, intimacy, romance and reputation.. the wooden staircase, the telescope, flowers and the service.friendly and efficient yet never intrusive. Then there are the bedrooms - just 94 spacious, including 24 hour room service, air-conditioning, Pay-for-View Television, High Speed Broad Band Internet connectivity, ultra comfortable king-size beds, state-of-the-art flat screen televisions, private fully stocked personal bars, en-suite rooms with separate bath, shower and toilet coffee and tea making facilities, safe, trouser press and wireless internet. Every single, ultra comfortable, with king sized beds, creatively-styled and well-appointed, on just two floors. All have one has a view over the ever awake Alfred Basin, majestic Table Mountain or the piazza.
OYO Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
OYO Restaurant and Cocktail bar is a new venue at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel. Idyllically situated in the heart of the beautifully restored Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, dining at OYO Restaurant is both a visual and culinary delight as each table overlooks the working harbour and majestic Table Mountain. Relax alfresco on the quayside terrace and enjoy the unique atmosphere. OYO Cocktail Bar's minimalist design and decor, glazed walk-in wine cellar with tasting by appointment and inviting seating, maximise the grandeur of the setting and, of course, its dramatic views.
General Amenities & Services
* Secure parking
* Complimentary transfers to the nearby health club
* Foreign Exchange facility
* Laundry, dry-cleaning and valet services
* Assisted disabled room / facilities
* Complimentary filter coffee, herbal teas and biscuits in room
* Complimentary daily newspaper
* Complimentary welcome beverage in room on arrival
* 24-hour room service
* Flat screen television and dvd player in all the rooms
* Wireless Internet throughout the hotel
* Travel Desk and Information Service
* Secretarial service
* Professional child minding service
* Fleet of luxury sedans utilised for airport, city and restaurant transfers.
Recreational Options Nearby
* Gym Facilities
* Golf
* Tennis
* Hiking
* Squash
* Horse riding
* Yachting / Boating / Surfing / Swimming
* Cycling
Children of all ages are welcome at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel.
×Serengeti: Serengeti Serena LodgeFairmont Mara Safari Club
The luxurious Mara Safari Club is set in the Ol-Choro Oiroua Conservation Area, bordering the Masai Mara Game Reserve, at the foot of the Aitong Hills. Surrounded on three sides by the Mara River, all tents have their own private river frontage, with four-poster beds, verandah, electricity, modern en-suite facilities with hot and cold running water.
The main building, with lounge, bar and dining room is cantilevered over the river.
At the club, the pool, Al Fresco buffet lunches and nightly activities of Maasai dancing, slide shows and talks on the Mara's ecosystem and Maasai culture, all add up to create a truly unique experience.
The camp has 7 double and 43 twin bedded tents accommodating a maximum of 100 guests. Each has netted four poster beds and verandah overlooking the hippo-filled river. The height of luxury in the wild, each tent is superbly furnished and has its own private bathroom with hot and cold water.
×Victoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari LodgeSerengeti Serena Lodge
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is set high on a hill with breathtaking vistas of sweeping grasslands and the unspoiled wilderness landscape of the Serengeti plains. Big game feed in full view of the lodge. The Serengeti is a natural paradise and home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth - the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle.
The lodge design is simple but stunning. Inspired by a traditional African village, separate rondavel "huts" house the luxury guest rooms that have their own view of the vast Serengeti plains. From the overall impression to the smallest detail, the lodge is rich in local atmosphere created by indigenous handicrafts and art.
A delightful water feature runs through the main public areas, creating a natural source of waterborne plants and provides a home to many indigenous species of reptiles, amphibians and birds.
All 66 guest rooms have private balconies with views of the Serengeti Plains
×Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Set high on a plateau which forms a natural boundary to the Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge enjoys uninterrupted views of unspoilt bushveld, spectacular African sunsets and an on-site waterhole. A complimentary shuttle service transports guest to the Victoria Falls and town centre on an hourly basis throughout the day.- 4 km/2.5 mls from the Victoria Falls Rainforest
- 3 km/2 mls from Victoria Falls Town Centre
- 100 km/62 mls from Chobe Game Reserve (Botswana)
- 24 km/15 mls from Victoria Falls Airport
- 170 km/106 mls from Hwange Game Reserve
- 5 km/3 mls from the Zambian Border (Livingstone)
- 24 hour reception services
- Complimentary hourly bus shuttle to the village and Victoria Falls for hotel residents
- Ample free secure open parking space
- Private shower facilities for early arrival & late check-out guests
- Limited facilities for guests with disabilities
- Check out time 1000hrs/Check in time 1400hrs
- Swimming pool with sun deck
- Credit cards accepted : VISA, Amex and MasterCard
- Private and bush dinners available on request
- Activities desk
- Curio and Gift Shop
- Wireless access is available throughout the hotel
- TV Lounge with satellite link
- Internet Cafe with e-mail access, digital photo downloading, CD printing and photo printing facilities
- Baby sitting facilities
- Guest library and Games room
- 24 hour security
- Tailor made wedding service available
- Up-grades available on request at an additional charge
ENTERTAINMENT:
MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant A restful, split-level a la carte restaurant with views overlooking the waterhole
Buffalo Bar An open plan bar with its own game-viewing platform overlooking the waterhole
Pool Deck & Viewing Deck A delicious light menu & full bar service are available. Additionally this offers a wonderful view of the 'Vulture Restaurant' in front of the waterhole. This attracts hundreds of vultures every lunchtime
Room Service Limited room service available
The Boma Place of Eating -- Just 500 metres from the lodge, The Boma offers a unique African experience including traditional dancers, an interactive drumming show & mouth-watering local & international dishes every evening
×Premier Plus
Cape Town: Twelve Apostles Hotel & SpaMasai Mara: Mara BushtopsTwelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa stands 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 Atlantic rollers. And all around, you can walk the wilderness trails of the Table Mountain National Park. We'll even pack you a picnic.
And yet this luxury 5-star boutique hotel is just a few minutes from worldly, cosmopolitan Cape Town. City-centre theatres and art galleries, plus the shops and restaurants of the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront are only 15 minutes away via our complimentary car transfer service - quicker still if you use our helipad.
When choosing one of our 55 deluxe guest rooms and 15 luxurious suites, the hardest part is deciding whether to overlook the mountains or the sea. Whichever direction you face, the views are stunning.
Interior decor is just as appealing. Our light, airy, and peaceful rooms are an eclectic mix of contemporary African style, classic European comfort and effortless, up-to-the-minute technology. Cool colours and rich fabrics bring elegance and wilderness serenity. At The Twelve Apostles, you want for nothing: every room includes 24-hour room service, individual air conditioning, entertainment centres with DVD, and plush bathrobes and slippers.
AWARD WINNING-CAPE FUSION CUISINE AND ATLANTIC VIEWS
If ever a location and its 5-star cuisine were in harmony, it's here at The Twelve Apostles. With stunning national park scenery and inventive Cape fusion cuisine, The Twelve Apostles Hotels invites diners to immerse themselves in the Cape experience.
You can choose to dine in the Azure restaurant with its magnificent sea views of the Atlantic Ocean, which has just received the prestigious Cha�ne des R�tisseurs Blazon award, given to professional members such as an owner, manager or executive chef of a dining or hotel establishment maintaining a superb level of cuisine, service and hospitality, as required by the exacting standards of the Cha�ne internationally.
Our Head Chef, Roberto de Carvalho and his team, famous for their fynbos menu, will infuse your taste buds with organic ingredients chosen daily from our own herb garden and the local markets, depending on the season.
For lighter fare try the Caf� which is open 24 hours a day, and has a choice of delicious fresh salads, light snacks, grilled meat and fish. If you have your own personal favourite dish, all you have to do is ask!
For breathtaking sundowners head to the Leopard Room bar. Our head barman keeps 72 types of vodka and 46 ports and will create cocktails using your own favourite ingredients, or you can have Tea by the Sea with all the trimmings, an event of such magnificence that it's become a local tradition.
For a really unique experience, join us for a Dinner and Movie evening. Dine in our stunning Azure Restaurant followed by an intimate viewing of a classic film at our private cinema.
When asked for their memories of The Twelve Apostles, guests are hard-pressed to choose between the magic of the glorious Atlantic sunsets or the kindness of our staff. Luckily, the two go hand-in-hand. While you watch the sunset from a striped terrace lounger, we'll be at your side with cocktails, cool drinks, or tasty snacks. Whatever you want, we'll arrange it for you. That's how life is at the Twelve Apostles.
From the complimentary drink that awaits your arrival to the free transfers to Camps Bay and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, from 08h00 to 20h00 you always feel at home. Your stay includes a full South African breakfast and use of the Sanctuary Spa, (voted best spa resort in Africa) which boasts of hydrotherapy pools, a sauna and flotation tank.
And when the day's over, you retire to a room or suite of elegant luxury. Each one is unique; each is decorated in relaxed, soothing colours for airy, daytime coolness and cosy, night-time intimacy.
Children love the 12A too. As do our guests' pets. Young or old, two-legged or four-legged, we make a fuss of everyone. Nothing is too much trouble - we'll even rustle up a bowl of popcorn or other treats for you to enjoy in our private 16-seater cinema.
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Serengeti: Kirawira Tented CampVictoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari ClubKirawira Tented Camp
Kirawira is a reincarnation of an elegant Victorian era outpost, set against the imposing backdrop of the Western Serengeti. Here guests experience Africa's majesty as if they are among the first to travel these extraordinary lands. Set upon a hill with commanding views of endless savanna, the luxury tented camp beckons you to experience the soul of the African wilderness. Kirawira Camp is a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
The camp is built in the remote regions of the Grumeti River and is home to a wide variety of big game - lion, buffalo, cheetah, wildebeest, giraffe, baboon, gazelle. Guests at Kirawira Camp may be lucky enough to witness the magnificent spectacle of millions of wildebeest crossing the Grumeti River during their annual migration across the Serengeti plains.
From almost anywhere, there are spectacular vistas of the Serengeti stretching to the horizon. Kirawira's carefully landscaped grounds are in complete harmony with their natural surroundings.
Guests enjoy the highest standards of personalized attention, accommodation, meals and service. All beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), food, laundry and game drives in a customised fleet of Land Rovers are included as part of Kirawira Camp's unique offering.
GUEST TENT INFORMATION
Total Tents: 25
Double Tents: 6
Twin Tents: 19
Each guest tent is a private, enclosed suite with shower facilities and a private balcony with a game viewing platform.
GUEST TENT AMENITIES
Balcony with game viewing platform; chairs and table
Hammocks (8 tents)
Dressing table
Writing table
Wardrobe
Shavers outlet
Shaving mirror
His and hers bathroom vanities
Voltage 220-240 volts
GUEST SERVICES AND AMENITIES
Communication available via radio
Secretarial Services available upon request
Currency exchange open 24 hours
American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Barclays credit cards accepted by cashier
Nurse on call 24 hours. Flying Doctors Service is also available which includes emergency Medivac to hospital from nearby airstrip
Daily laundry/pressing service (complimentary)
Full valet service/shoe shining (complimentary)
Lunch boxes, fruits, flowers and celebration cakes may be ordered
Central safety deposit service available at the reception desk
Voltage is 240V in rooms. Adaptors available at the reception desk.
Shaver outlets have both 110V and 240V.
Outdoor swimming pool. Fresh towels and pool beds are provided
Gourmet meals with silver service (complimentary)
Afternoon tea and sundowners (complimentary)
Fully stocked bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (complimentary)
Airstrip transfers (for guests travelling by air)
×Victoria Falls Safari Club
ACCOMMODATIONS The design of the rooms is modern and open, giving a sense of abundant space. Coupled with uninterrupted views of bushveld and sunset, you will feel completely removed from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Each room has:- Mini bar
- Digital safe large enough to hold laptops
- International multi sockets
- Beverage station including an espresso machine
- Extensive range of customized toiletries
- Complimentary WI-FI
- Fully air-conditioned
FACILITIES Victoria Falls Safari Club is proud to provide our guests with first class amenities and facilities, which include the following:- Separate welcome zone
- Private check-in
- Butler service
- Breakfast in the Safari Club Lounge
- Complimentary afternoon tea and pastries served from 1530-1600
- Complimentary cocktails and snacks served from 1700-1800
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the Club Lounge
- Complimentary shuttle service to the Falls, points of interest in Victoria Falls and The Boma - Place of Eating
- Light meal menu available from 1100-1430
- Bar service from 1100 till late
- Private viewing deck overlooking the game corridor to the Zambezi River
- International multi sockets and charging points
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Day 12 Serengeti | Meals: BLD
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives today. Keep your game list handy, as you are almost certain to see the Big Five. The Big Five got their name not because of their size, but because they were the most difficult of Africa's wildlife to hunt. Can you name them? Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino.
Accommodation Choices
Value Plus
Cape Town: Southern Sun WaterfrontMasai Mara: Masai Mara Sopa LodgeSouthern Sun Waterfront
The Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel in Cape Town consists of 546 well-appointed rooms on 14 floors and provides a friendly, warm atmosphere. All rooms have a separate shower, hand held hairdryer, a fully equipped work station, tea and coffee making facilities, television with pay to view video and a business channel, electronic safe and electronic key system.
Ideally located at the 'Gateway' to Cape Town, a short 20 minute drive from Cape Town's International Airport, with easy access to the Winelands, beaches and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront - Cape Town's premier leisure complex. The Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel is a short 5-minute walk to the hub of the financial and business district and the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
The pool area offers a stunning backdrop of Table Mountain and is the place to relax after a busy day at the office or a hectic day of sightseeing. Alternatively the fitness room is perfect for stress relief and preparing you for the city's nightlife. The hotel has a shuttle service to the Waterfront as well.
×Serengeti: Serengeti SimbaMasai Mara Sopa Lodge
Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. All the buildings follow the design of traditional African round houses with conical roofs, and these stretch along the line of the hills with the impressively large public area buildings and the swimming pool at their center.
Accommodation
The lodge has fifty guest cottages divided into two wings to either side of the main public areas. Each of these house two spacious guest rooms with queen and king size beds; mosquito nets; electronic safes; dressing tables; en-suite bathrooms and sheltered verandas that all have views over the gardens and the game reserve beyond.
Six of the cottages each contain two suites with larger bedrooms and bathrooms, and both indoor and outdoor seating areas.
In addition to all of the above, the honeymoon suite has an extremely large, luxuriously appointed bedroom with a king size bed; dressing table and indoor seating area. Its lavishly appointed bathroom contains both a shower and a sunken bath; and its sheltered veranda offers some of the most magnificent views available over the African landscapes below.
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Victoria Falls: Ilala LodgeIlala Lodge
Ilala Lodge Hotel is a family-run hotel that offers luxury and comfort in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Nestled in attractive gardens, the well-appointed hotel is a mere eight-minute walk from Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located and it is very easy for guests to access all the historical sites, restaurants and activities available in Victoria Falls.
Outdoors, it's all about the Falls, and the spray is visible from most places at Ilala Lodge Hotel. The walk to the spectacular Victoria Falls takes just 8 minutes; the town itself is even closer and you will find many entertaining pastimes to enjoy in this dynamic hub of tourism.
The Victoria Falls National Park borders the front of the property and, as such, wild animals often graze on the lawns of this stunning hotel. Warthogs, in particular, are common visitors and they are sure to delight and entertain you. You might even be lucky enough to witness a herd of elephant feasting on the trees while you relax on your private balcony.
×First Plus
Cape Town: Victoria & AlfredMasai Mara: Fairmont Mara Safari ClubVictoria & Alfred
Framed by the ocean and Table Mountain, the elegance and luxury of the Victoria & Alfred Hotel is rivaled only by its relaxed atmosphere and warm personal service. Built in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse and converted in 1990 to a luxury hotel, it is named in honour of the Queen of England and her son who visited the Cape in 1870, when Prince Alfred officially opened the Breakwater basin, today's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Accommodation
It's the detail that gives the Victoria & Alfred Hotel its elegance, intimacy, romance and reputation.. the wooden staircase, the telescope, flowers and the service.friendly and efficient yet never intrusive. Then there are the bedrooms - just 94 spacious, including 24 hour room service, air-conditioning, Pay-for-View Television, High Speed Broad Band Internet connectivity, ultra comfortable king-size beds, state-of-the-art flat screen televisions, private fully stocked personal bars, en-suite rooms with separate bath, shower and toilet coffee and tea making facilities, safe, trouser press and wireless internet. Every single, ultra comfortable, with king sized beds, creatively-styled and well-appointed, on just two floors. All have one has a view over the ever awake Alfred Basin, majestic Table Mountain or the piazza.
OYO Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
OYO Restaurant and Cocktail bar is a new venue at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel. Idyllically situated in the heart of the beautifully restored Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, dining at OYO Restaurant is both a visual and culinary delight as each table overlooks the working harbour and majestic Table Mountain. Relax alfresco on the quayside terrace and enjoy the unique atmosphere. OYO Cocktail Bar's minimalist design and decor, glazed walk-in wine cellar with tasting by appointment and inviting seating, maximise the grandeur of the setting and, of course, its dramatic views.
General Amenities & Services
* Secure parking
* Complimentary transfers to the nearby health club
* Foreign Exchange facility
* Laundry, dry-cleaning and valet services
* Assisted disabled room / facilities
* Complimentary filter coffee, herbal teas and biscuits in room
* Complimentary daily newspaper
* Complimentary welcome beverage in room on arrival
* 24-hour room service
* Flat screen television and dvd player in all the rooms
* Wireless Internet throughout the hotel
* Travel Desk and Information Service
* Secretarial service
* Professional child minding service
* Fleet of luxury sedans utilised for airport, city and restaurant transfers.
Recreational Options Nearby
* Gym Facilities
* Golf
* Tennis
* Hiking
* Squash
* Horse riding
* Yachting / Boating / Surfing / Swimming
* Cycling
Children of all ages are welcome at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel.
×Serengeti: Serengeti Serena LodgeFairmont Mara Safari Club
The luxurious Mara Safari Club is set in the Ol-Choro Oiroua Conservation Area, bordering the Masai Mara Game Reserve, at the foot of the Aitong Hills. Surrounded on three sides by the Mara River, all tents have their own private river frontage, with four-poster beds, verandah, electricity, modern en-suite facilities with hot and cold running water.
The main building, with lounge, bar and dining room is cantilevered over the river.
At the club, the pool, Al Fresco buffet lunches and nightly activities of Maasai dancing, slide shows and talks on the Mara's ecosystem and Maasai culture, all add up to create a truly unique experience.
The camp has 7 double and 43 twin bedded tents accommodating a maximum of 100 guests. Each has netted four poster beds and verandah overlooking the hippo-filled river. The height of luxury in the wild, each tent is superbly furnished and has its own private bathroom with hot and cold water.
×Victoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari LodgeSerengeti Serena Lodge
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is set high on a hill with breathtaking vistas of sweeping grasslands and the unspoiled wilderness landscape of the Serengeti plains. Big game feed in full view of the lodge. The Serengeti is a natural paradise and home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth - the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle.
The lodge design is simple but stunning. Inspired by a traditional African village, separate rondavel "huts" house the luxury guest rooms that have their own view of the vast Serengeti plains. From the overall impression to the smallest detail, the lodge is rich in local atmosphere created by indigenous handicrafts and art.
A delightful water feature runs through the main public areas, creating a natural source of waterborne plants and provides a home to many indigenous species of reptiles, amphibians and birds.
All 66 guest rooms have private balconies with views of the Serengeti Plains
×Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Set high on a plateau which forms a natural boundary to the Zambezi National Park, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge enjoys uninterrupted views of unspoilt bushveld, spectacular African sunsets and an on-site waterhole. A complimentary shuttle service transports guest to the Victoria Falls and town centre on an hourly basis throughout the day.- 4 km/2.5 mls from the Victoria Falls Rainforest
- 3 km/2 mls from Victoria Falls Town Centre
- 100 km/62 mls from Chobe Game Reserve (Botswana)
- 24 km/15 mls from Victoria Falls Airport
- 170 km/106 mls from Hwange Game Reserve
- 5 km/3 mls from the Zambian Border (Livingstone)
- 24 hour reception services
- Complimentary hourly bus shuttle to the village and Victoria Falls for hotel residents
- Ample free secure open parking space
- Private shower facilities for early arrival & late check-out guests
- Limited facilities for guests with disabilities
- Check out time 1000hrs/Check in time 1400hrs
- Swimming pool with sun deck
- Credit cards accepted : VISA, Amex and MasterCard
- Private and bush dinners available on request
- Activities desk
- Curio and Gift Shop
- Wireless access is available throughout the hotel
- TV Lounge with satellite link
- Internet Cafe with e-mail access, digital photo downloading, CD printing and photo printing facilities
- Baby sitting facilities
- Guest library and Games room
- 24 hour security
- Tailor made wedding service available
- Up-grades available on request at an additional charge
ENTERTAINMENT:
MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant A restful, split-level a la carte restaurant with views overlooking the waterhole
Buffalo Bar An open plan bar with its own game-viewing platform overlooking the waterhole
Pool Deck & Viewing Deck A delicious light menu & full bar service are available. Additionally this offers a wonderful view of the 'Vulture Restaurant' in front of the waterhole. This attracts hundreds of vultures every lunchtime
Room Service Limited room service available
The Boma Place of Eating -- Just 500 metres from the lodge, The Boma offers a unique African experience including traditional dancers, an interactive drumming show & mouth-watering local & international dishes every evening
×Premier Plus
Cape Town: Twelve Apostles Hotel & SpaMasai Mara: Mara BushtopsTwelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa stands 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 Atlantic rollers. And all around, you can walk the wilderness trails of the Table Mountain National Park. We'll even pack you a picnic.
And yet this luxury 5-star boutique hotel is just a few minutes from worldly, cosmopolitan Cape Town. City-centre theatres and art galleries, plus the shops and restaurants of the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront are only 15 minutes away via our complimentary car transfer service - quicker still if you use our helipad.
When choosing one of our 55 deluxe guest rooms and 15 luxurious suites, the hardest part is deciding whether to overlook the mountains or the sea. Whichever direction you face, the views are stunning.
Interior decor is just as appealing. Our light, airy, and peaceful rooms are an eclectic mix of contemporary African style, classic European comfort and effortless, up-to-the-minute technology. Cool colours and rich fabrics bring elegance and wilderness serenity. At The Twelve Apostles, you want for nothing: every room includes 24-hour room service, individual air conditioning, entertainment centres with DVD, and plush bathrobes and slippers.
AWARD WINNING-CAPE FUSION CUISINE AND ATLANTIC VIEWS
If ever a location and its 5-star cuisine were in harmony, it's here at The Twelve Apostles. With stunning national park scenery and inventive Cape fusion cuisine, The Twelve Apostles Hotels invites diners to immerse themselves in the Cape experience.
You can choose to dine in the Azure restaurant with its magnificent sea views of the Atlantic Ocean, which has just received the prestigious Cha�ne des R�tisseurs Blazon award, given to professional members such as an owner, manager or executive chef of a dining or hotel establishment maintaining a superb level of cuisine, service and hospitality, as required by the exacting standards of the Cha�ne internationally.
Our Head Chef, Roberto de Carvalho and his team, famous for their fynbos menu, will infuse your taste buds with organic ingredients chosen daily from our own herb garden and the local markets, depending on the season.
For lighter fare try the Caf� which is open 24 hours a day, and has a choice of delicious fresh salads, light snacks, grilled meat and fish. If you have your own personal favourite dish, all you have to do is ask!
For breathtaking sundowners head to the Leopard Room bar. Our head barman keeps 72 types of vodka and 46 ports and will create cocktails using your own favourite ingredients, or you can have Tea by the Sea with all the trimmings, an event of such magnificence that it's become a local tradition.
For a really unique experience, join us for a Dinner and Movie evening. Dine in our stunning Azure Restaurant followed by an intimate viewing of a classic film at our private cinema.
When asked for their memories of The Twelve Apostles, guests are hard-pressed to choose between the magic of the glorious Atlantic sunsets or the kindness of our staff. Luckily, the two go hand-in-hand. While you watch the sunset from a striped terrace lounger, we'll be at your side with cocktails, cool drinks, or tasty snacks. Whatever you want, we'll arrange it for you. That's how life is at the Twelve Apostles.
From the complimentary drink that awaits your arrival to the free transfers to Camps Bay and the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, from 08h00 to 20h00 you always feel at home. Your stay includes a full South African breakfast and use of the Sanctuary Spa, (voted best spa resort in Africa) which boasts of hydrotherapy pools, a sauna and flotation tank.
And when the day's over, you retire to a room or suite of elegant luxury. Each one is unique; each is decorated in relaxed, soothing colours for airy, daytime coolness and cosy, night-time intimacy.
Children love the 12A too. As do our guests' pets. Young or old, two-legged or four-legged, we make a fuss of everyone. Nothing is too much trouble - we'll even rustle up a bowl of popcorn or other treats for you to enjoy in our private 16-seater cinema.
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Serengeti: Kirawira Tented CampVictoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari ClubKirawira Tented Camp
Kirawira is a reincarnation of an elegant Victorian era outpost, set against the imposing backdrop of the Western Serengeti. Here guests experience Africa's majesty as if they are among the first to travel these extraordinary lands. Set upon a hill with commanding views of endless savanna, the luxury tented camp beckons you to experience the soul of the African wilderness. Kirawira Camp is a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
The camp is built in the remote regions of the Grumeti River and is home to a wide variety of big game - lion, buffalo, cheetah, wildebeest, giraffe, baboon, gazelle. Guests at Kirawira Camp may be lucky enough to witness the magnificent spectacle of millions of wildebeest crossing the Grumeti River during their annual migration across the Serengeti plains.
From almost anywhere, there are spectacular vistas of the Serengeti stretching to the horizon. Kirawira's carefully landscaped grounds are in complete harmony with their natural surroundings.
Guests enjoy the highest standards of personalized attention, accommodation, meals and service. All beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), food, laundry and game drives in a customised fleet of Land Rovers are included as part of Kirawira Camp's unique offering.
GUEST TENT INFORMATION
Total Tents: 25
Double Tents: 6
Twin Tents: 19
Each guest tent is a private, enclosed suite with shower facilities and a private balcony with a game viewing platform.
GUEST TENT AMENITIES
Balcony with game viewing platform; chairs and table
Hammocks (8 tents)
Dressing table
Writing table
Wardrobe
Shavers outlet
Shaving mirror
His and hers bathroom vanities
Voltage 220-240 volts
GUEST SERVICES AND AMENITIES
Communication available via radio
Secretarial Services available upon request
Currency exchange open 24 hours
American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Barclays credit cards accepted by cashier
Nurse on call 24 hours. Flying Doctors Service is also available which includes emergency Medivac to hospital from nearby airstrip
Daily laundry/pressing service (complimentary)
Full valet service/shoe shining (complimentary)
Lunch boxes, fruits, flowers and celebration cakes may be ordered
Central safety deposit service available at the reception desk
Voltage is 240V in rooms. Adaptors available at the reception desk.
Shaver outlets have both 110V and 240V.
Outdoor swimming pool. Fresh towels and pool beds are provided
Gourmet meals with silver service (complimentary)
Afternoon tea and sundowners (complimentary)
Fully stocked bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (complimentary)
Airstrip transfers (for guests travelling by air)
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ACCOMMODATIONS The design of the rooms is modern and open, giving a sense of abundant space. Coupled with uninterrupted views of bushveld and sunset, you will feel completely removed from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Each room has:- Mini bar
- Digital safe large enough to hold laptops
- International multi sockets
- Beverage station including an espresso machine
- Extensive range of customized toiletries
- Complimentary WI-FI
- Fully air-conditioned
FACILITIES Victoria Falls Safari Club is proud to provide our guests with first class amenities and facilities, which include the following:- Separate welcome zone
- Private check-in
- Butler service
- Breakfast in the Safari Club Lounge
- Complimentary afternoon tea and pastries served from 1530-1600
- Complimentary cocktails and snacks served from 1700-1800
- Complimentary WiFi throughout the Club Lounge
- Complimentary shuttle service to the Falls, points of interest in Victoria Falls and The Boma - Place of Eating
- Light meal menu available from 1100-1430
- Bar service from 1100 till late
- Private viewing deck overlooking the game corridor to the Zambezi River
- International multi sockets and charging points
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Day 13 Serengeti-Depart | Meals: B
A light aircraft flight takes you back to Arusha where day rooms are available to freshen up and relax before your transfer to the airport this evening to begin your journey home.
Arusha Serena Lodge (Day Room)