South Africa to Australia Land & Sea
Overview
From South Africa to Australia this land and cruise package takes you on an epic journey. Safari in the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve for a chance to see the Big 5 and rock art dating back over 3,500 years ago. While in Cape Town, spend a full-day on the Cape Point tour. Embark on the Queen Elizabeth for a 16 day journey which ends in Perth Australia.
Trip Highlights
- Safari in Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
- Full-day Cape Point Tour
- 16 days aboard the Queen Elizabeth
- Visit the ports of Reunion, Mauritius and Perth
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Day 1:
Today you will start your journey at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, a three-hour transfer from Cape Town. Overnight at Gondwana a spacious thatched lodge that presents guests with a sense of modern comfort with a touch of bush authenticity. Overnight at Gondwana Lodge.
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Day 2:
Today you have the opportunity to enjoy twice daily game drives or guided walks, along with a slew of other activities on offer. Overnight at Gondwana Lodge.
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Day 3:
Aside from the array of game and majestic landscapes, another of the exquisite attractions available at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is the ancient rock art found here. There are seven recorded sites throughout Sanbona. These rock art sites date back more than 3,500 years and depict the spiritual beliefs and lives of the San and the Khoi-Khoi people that lived in this area until 100 years ago. Overnight at Gondwana Lodge.
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Day 4:
After breakfast you will be transferred to Cape Town for your overnight at The Table Bay Hotel. Located in the heart of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, The Table Bay is known as the best address in Cape Town. Overnight at The Table Bay.
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Day 5:
Today after breakfast you will depart for your full-day Cape Point tour. After your tour you have a few hours to enjoy Cape Town at your leisure before boarding the Queen Elizabeth. Spend the next 16 days aboard the Queen Elizabeth.
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Day 6:
Spend today onboard the Queen Elizabeth enjoying the many activities on offer.
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Day 7:
As you sail to Port Elizabeth, or “The Bay,” you begin to sense the energy and prosperity of this thriving city. It is one of the largest, sunniest and wonderfully vibrant cities in all South Africa. Enjoy one of the many optional port activities on offer, Pumba Game Reserve, Township Experience, Amakhala Game Reserve or Kwantu Game Reserve.
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Day 8:
Spend today onboard the Queen Elizabeth enjoying the many activities on offer.
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Day 9:
Spend today onboard the Queen Elizabeth enjoying the many activities on offer.
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Day 10:
Spend today onboard the Queen Elizabeth enjoying the many activities on offer.
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Day 11:
Spend today onboard the Queen Elizabeth enjoying the many activities on offer.
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Day 12:
East of Madagascar, the warmly inviting Réunion offers a little taste of French culture on a tropical island full of cultural Creole buildings and an expansive range of superb geographical diversity. From beaches to lush forests, Réunion’s rugged roads and plains lead to any number of inspiring scenes. Seek out the “Piton de la Fournaise” or “Peak of the Furnace” to witness an active volcano.
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Day 13:
The beating heart of Mauritius is Port Louis, its capital city. Combining a rich array of cultures, languages and influences, Port Louis is a truly fascinating place to sit and watch the world go by. As the most populous cultural, commercial and economic hub in Mauritius, Port Louis is a stark contrast to the white sandy beaches that encircle the island - its streets are bustling, loud and always lovably chaotic. Like the rest of Mauritius, the people are friendly and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. On your jaunts and strolls through the town you are likely to come across some of the town’s fascinating and well preserved French colonial buildings. Take a look at the Government House, built in 1738, to get a unique insight into the island’s past that cannot be found on the busy, albeit beautiful, beaches. Optional shore excisions: Northern Discovery, The Tea Route, Paradise Island Escape, Yemen Safari, Ile Aux Aigrette Nature Reserve, Southern Delights, Long Beach Getaway, Catamaran Sailaway
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Day 14:
Spend today onboard the Queen Elizabeth enjoying the many activities on offer.
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Day 15:
Spend today onboard the Queen Elizabeth enjoying the many activities on offer.
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Day 16:
Spend today onboard the Queen Elizabeth enjoying the many activities on offer.
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Day 17:
Spend today onboard the Queen Elizabeth enjoying the many activities on offer.
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Day 18:
Spend today onboard the Queen Elizabeth enjoying the many activities on offer.
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Day 19:
Spend today onboard the Queen Elizabeth enjoying the many activities on offer.
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Day 20:
Spend today onboard the Queen Elizabeth enjoying the many activities on offer.
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Day 21:
Today you arrive in Perth Australia. Perth’s spectacular growth in recent times makes the old historic port of Fremantle seem tiny in comparison. Eighty percent of Western Australia’s population lives in or around this sunny metropolis. Optional tours from Fremantle Australia include: Twin Cities and River Cruise, Leisurely Fremantle and Perth, Essence of Western Australia, Fremantle Walking Tour, Shoalwater Bay Wildlife Encounter.
Price Includes :
Accommodations and meals as listed in the day-to-day itinerary; Scheduled Cape Peninsula tour; All park fees and safaris; Cruise on the Queen Elizabeth in the Britannia inside cabin.
Price Excludes :
International and domestic flights; Any meals and services not mentioned in the itinerary; Any items of a personal nature, i.e. telephone calls, laundry, etc; Gratuities for rangers, drivers, guides; Entrance fees on Cape Peninsula tour to Seal Island cruise and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens; optional cruise tours