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Depart at 1905 from London's Heathrow Airport on the British Airways flight BA055 to Johannesburg
On arrival connect with a scheduled flight departing at 1120 to Livingstone. On arrival at 1255 you will be met and transferred by road to Tongabezi Lodge where you stay for two nights (fully inclusive of meals and activities).
A family vacation in Zambia will provide both you and your family with some fantastic safari memories. Zambia has some of the most luxurious lodges for the perfect African safari.
Forty minutes upstream from Victoria Falls, a fantastic spot for families, in an idyllic spot on the banks of the majestic Upper Zambezi River, lies Tongabezi Lodge and for fifteen years Tongabezi has treated its guests to a wonderfully relaxing stay.
Tongabezi has five 'river cottages' each located by the riverbank and beautifully decorated with large bed, elegant furniture and en-suite bath and shower, with an area outside for relaxing. There are also four enormous and imaginatively designed 'houses' under immense thatched roofs, with open views to the river and each with a discreetly located sunken outdoor bath also with views right across the Zambezi.
The standard of cuisine is superb and the degree of service and attention to detail at Tongabezi is just right, and there are people on hand to cater for your every need, yet if you want to be alone you will be left to enjoy the day as you please. For those who want to venture to Victoria Falls there are regular trips to see the mile wide waterfall, and you can enjoy flights over the Falls by light aircraft, helicopter and microlite, as well as a day's white water rafting for the more energetic. If you want to remain at Tongabezi they have banana boats and canoes and you can enjoy watching some of the 450 species of beautiful birds which inhabit this region of the Upper Zambezi.
Tongabezi also has its own private island - Sindabezi - which is located in the middle of the Zambezi about ten minutes boat ride (or an hour's canoe trip) from the main lodge. It is usually possible to arrange for you and your family to visit the island or stay the night in one of their three charming cottages (either in advance or during your stay).
(Family activities included in the rate at Tongabezi are: sunset/sunrise boat trips, fishing, bird walks, gorge walks, afternoon canoeing, visit to Zambian side of the Falls, visit to Livingstone markets and local Chief's village, game drives in Mosi-Oa-tunya National Park and visit to the museum. All other activities are payable direct).
In the afternoon you will be transferred to Livingstone Airport to board a scheduled flight departing at 1440 to Johannesburg. On arrival at 1620 transfer the short distance across to the Airport Intercontinental Hotel where you stay for one night (bed and breakfast).
The Johannesburg Airport Sun Intercontinental Hotel is situated just steps away from the international airport building. The bedrooms are comfortable with en suite facilities, air-conditioning, television, radio and coffee and tea-making facilities. The hotel has a first class restaurant with an informal atmosphere, offering modern cuisine from breakfast through to late night - la Carte dining. The hotel also has a cocktail bar and its own health and fitness centre, as well as an indoor pool.
In the morning make your way across to the terminal to board a scheduled flight departing at 0855 to Kruger's Mpumalanga International Airport. On arrival at 0950 you will be met and transferred to Singita Boulders Game Lodge where you stay for three nights (fully inclusive of meals and activities).
Singita Boulders Game Lodge is situated in a grove of giant ebony and knobthorn trees above the steep banks of the Sand River in the game rich bush of the Sabi Sands Reserve.
Sleeping just eighteen people, Singita provides and exceptionally high quality safari experience. The airy main lodge has sweeping views over the river and open plain beyond, with a leisure deck overhanging the river - an ideal venue for relaxation and dining al fresco. Each of the nine luxurious suites has a very large bedroom, lounge and bathroom, all air-conditioned and with wonderful views across the Sand River. Each suite also has a private pool.
Singita has an extensive wine cellar, a library and reading room, a health club with gymnasium and a beautiful pool cantilevered off a riverbank.
The large private reserve provides some of the most exciting and diverse game viewing experiences including sightings of big herds of elephant, rhinoceros, buffalo, lion, leopard, giraffe, cheetah and the full range of plains game, which can be seen in the company of highly expert guides by open vehicle, and on foot. You can also enjoy exciting night drives using a spotlight to encounter nocturnal species such as aardvark, porcupine and leopard on the prowl.
In the morning you will be transferred to the airstrip to board a scheduled flight taking you into the Phinda Private Game Reserve where you stay for three nights at Phinda Forest Lodge (fully inclusive of meals and activities).
Phinda Forest Lodge sits in the vast 15,000 hectare Phinda Private Game Reserve. The reserve encompasses spectacular hill country, rivers and lakes, areas of sand forest and open grassland, and it also borders the huge St Lucia wetland park.
This very diverse range of habitats supports and equally diverse variety of wildlife and you will find elephant, white rhinoceros, graceful giraffe with their slow motion loping run and a full range of plains game with zebra, many varieties of antelope and buffalo. Phinda is also an excellent place for predator spotting and you should see cheetah, lion and leopard, as well as a whole variety of smaller creatures and over 350 species of birds. Whilst on safari at Phinda your family will be looked after by a competent guide who understands that safety is paramount. Their bush skills will look after you and impart a wealth of knowledge whilst you are game viewing. Enjoy your family safari by open vehicle, during the day and a night, and by boat.
Your safari guide will take you on an exciting bush walk. Enabling your children to learn the fundamentals of tracking and feel more 'at one' with their surroundings as you follow wildlife through the bush, occasionally pausing by a river or waterhole to watch elephant drinking and splashing themselves down in the heat of the day.
The safari guides at Phinda cater for all ages of your family ensuring all members have a fantastic experience suited to their needs.
The accommodation consists of sixteen raised air-conditioned suites with glass walls opening to the forest canopy. Each has been decorated to reflect the textures of the surrounding wilderness and are connected to a central lodge, with its bar, dining area and pool. The Forest boma provides guest with the opportunity to spend enchanting evenings dining under the stars, the tables set around a glowing charcoal fire.
While you are at Phinda it is possible to visit nearby local Zulu communities to see something of their way of life and cultural history and the lodge operates Zulu cultural lectures, this is great for children too.
In the morning you will be transferred by light aircraft to Durban where you connect with a scheduled flight departing at 1325 to Cape Town. On arrival at 1630 you will be met and transferred by road to the Mount Nelson where you stay for three nights (bed and breakfast).
Cape Town offers a wealth of activities for your family to enjoy after the adventures of your safari. An excellent base from which to spend a few days on vacation in Cape Town is The Mount Nelson.
The Mount Nelson is one of the great landmarks of Cape Town - a magnificent and historic five star property which sits in sub tropical gardens at the foot of Table Mountain. The hotel was originally constructed in 1899 on the lines of the great London Hotels, and it has always retained its classic architecture style and decor with its pink painted walls and tiled roof.
Although the Mount Nelson is in the heart of Cape Town, the gardens give the property a sense of seclusion and privacy. The fifty seven suites and one hundred and forty four bedrooms are beautifully and stylishly furnished with en-suite luxury bathroom, 100% cotton linen, non allergenic foam pillows, satellite television and electronic safes. The rooms and suites are set in six individual wings, each with its own unique character, private gardens and facilities.
The hotel has two restaurants, the Cape Colony, renowned for its excellent cuisine and the more informal Oasis restaurant in Mediterranean style. There are bars, a well equipped gym, tennis courts and two good size heated pools.
In 1662, Jan van Riebeeck sailed into Table Bay on the north Cape Peninsula and laid the foundations of South Africa's oldest settlement, Cape Town. Three hundred and fifty years of history have been preserved in much of Cape Town's architecture, which combines attractively with the more functional demands of the 21st century.
The Houses of Parliament, National Gallery, Museum and Planetarium are all within ambling distance of elegant shopping malls and colourful markets, which entice shoppers to browse and buy everything from souvenirs to African art, gems and antiques. In the last ten years, the restoration of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront dockland area evokes images of 19th century seafaring activities and provides a superb setting for an array of cafes, restaurants and bars. From here, you can take boat trips round the harbour and out across Table Bay.
Dominating the city's skyline and flanked by Devils Peak is the looming mass of Table Mountain, and visitors should not miss the opportunity to ascend Table Mountain by cable car. The view of the City and the south Atlantic from the summit is quite magnificent.
There is a wide range of excursions and activities in and around Cape Town including visits to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner, visits to Townships where you can enjoy lunch and exposure to Africa's vibrant urban culture. To the south lies the scenic Peninsula with its attractive sandy bays and pretty little towns. There are remote penguin colonies which can be visited by boat and canoe, and from July to November you can set off further afield in search of southern right whales. The more adventurous can even go looking for sharks in special 'caged diving' facilities.
An hour's drive to the east of Cape Town lie the Cape Winelands where you find beautiful undulating scenery covered in ancient vineyards and fruit orchards. There are literally dozens of ancient wineries, many of which are open for tastings and lunch and which have magnificent estate houses. For the golfer there are several beautifully maintained championship golf courses, and the attractive little towns of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are each worth a visit. Zambia combines fantastically with South Africa for a perfect safari and coastal family orientated vacation.
In the afternoon you will be transferred by road to Cape Town Airport to board flight BA058 departing at 1955 to London's Heathrow Airport.
Arrive at 0650 (local time).