ARR: DAKAR (SENEGAL)          07:00Hrs.

Republic of Senegal is a country in West Africa. It owes its name to the Sénégal River that borders it to the east and north. Senegal is externally bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Mauritania to the north, Mali to the east, and Guinea and Guinea-Bissau to the south; internally it almost completely surrounds the Gambia, namely on the north, east and south, except for Gambia’s short Atlantic coastline. Senegal covers a land area of almost 197,000 square kilometers (76,000 sq mi), and has an estimated population of about 13 million. The climate is tropical with two seasons: the dry season and the rainy season.

Important Note: Travel Requirements

• Passport
• Visa required for all US Passport Holders, If you are not a US Passport

holder, please consult the embassy in your region.

• Proof of Immunization (Yellow Fever)
• Travel Insurance

On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the evening free. Overnight stay at hotel.

HOTEL NOVOTEL or similar first class hotel.

https://all.accor.com/hotel/0529/index.en.shtml

Visit of the house of slaves, the church, walking around the beautiful streets of the island And walking up along the baobab street to the Coumba castel and the gun:

Dakar city tour. The tour begins at the museum, then continues towards the Place de l'Indépendance (Independence Square). Next, from the Place de l'Indépendance, we head to the Dakar Cathedral passing by the imposing Presidential Palace. After the cathedral visit, we take the corniche road (the coastal road) to go to the Place du Souvenir (Remembrance Square). Finally, we continue to the majestic African Renaissance Monument to conclude our visit at the emblematic Pointe des Almadies (Almadies Point), the westernmost point of the African continent.

Overnight stay at your hotel.

After breakfast, travel by road to Saly.

Visit of the lake, a boat trip around the lake and visit of the dunes Safari in Bandia with a private truck which is better option to have possibility to see all animals such as the giraffs, the rhinos, buffalos, antilops. Zebras and other wild animals / overnight in Saly.

Hotel MOVENPICK - SALY.

https://movenpick.accor.com/en/africa/senegal/Saly/movenpick-resort-lamantin-saly-.html

After an early breakfast, proceed for your day activities and later drive ro Dakar airport for your overnight flight via Casablanca.

On the way we stop to visit the sacred baobab where you will experience a re-birth once you come out from the baobab hole. 

Head to Ndagane, boat trip around the river to look out for a variety of bird species.

Visit of the islander serrer villages where they welcome visitors with songs and dance. On the way back to Saly meet Boubacar the griot and reach Dakar airport by 1700 Hrs to connect your flight to Accra.

Ghana is located on the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean in West Africa. Ghana consists of ten territorial administrative regions with several islands and it is bordered by the Ivory Coast to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east and the Gulf of Guinea and Atlantic Ocean to the south. The word Ghana means “Warrior King”.

Important Note: Travel Requirements

• Passport
• Visa required for all US Passport Holders, If you are not a US Passport

holder, please consult the embassy in your region.

• Proof of Immunization (Yellow Fever)
• Travel Insurance

On arrival, you will be met at the airport by our representatives who will assist you with your transfer from the airport to Cape Coast. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and relax. Overnight at AnoMansa Beach Resort. Meals Included: Dinner.

http://anomansabeachresort.com

https://anomansabeachresort.com/

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart to Accra. You will first embark on a tour of the infamous Forts, Castles, and Slave Dungeons of Ghana. History will unfold the story of the slave trade which the impact is still felt beyond the shores of Africa today. Visit Elmina Castle, also
known as St. George’s Castle, which was built by the Portuguese in 1482. Here, learn about the relationship between the western slave traders and the African tribes that participated in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Here
participants will witness the dark and stuffy dungeons local people were forced to endure before being sent on a long and perilous passage across the Atlantic. To see the truth of these conditions in person is a powerful reminder of the inhumanity of the slave trade.
Afterwards, Visit the Cape Coast Castle built by the Swedes in 1653 and was later taken over by the British. Here, you would learn about the relationship between the western slave traders and the African tribes that made the trans-Atlantic slave trade possible. It is an opportunity to
be up and close with history – to stand in the dark and stuffy dungeons, imagining the experience and conditions that millions of Africans endured. This castle also houses the West African Historical Museum.
Afterwards, depart for Accra. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and relax. Overnight at Pelican Hotel. Meals Included: Lunch.

https://www.thepelicanhotel.com/

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart to Accra. Upon arrival, you will embark on a sightseeing tour of Accra, the Capital of Ghana.
Experience the city’s highlights during this Accra orientation. The capital of Ghana since 1877, Accra is also the capital of the Greater Accra Region.
In addition, it’s the country’s most populous city. Travel through the administrative and economic districts of Accra. Also, see the Artiste Alliance Gallery, the W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Pan African Culture and the Independence/Black Star Square. Learn about important events in Ghana’s history and the country’s first president who helped lead Ghana to independence.
Continue your tour to The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, dedicated to the legacy of Ghana's first President, Kwame Nkrumah, and his role in African independence. The tour includes visits to Nkrumah's mausoleum, a museum showcasing his life, his personal residence, the
eternal Flame of African Liberation, and beautifully landscaped gardens. Learn about Nkrumah's early life, political career, and Pan-African vision.

Afterwards, have a last-minute shopping and transfer to the
airport for your flight to Johannesburg (South Africa).

Meals Included: Breakfast.

DEP: ACCRA              20:15 Hrs            SA 57                  

ARRIVAL:  JOHANNESBURG         04:30Hrs

To enter South Africa, you generally need a valid passport with at least 30 days of validity beyond your intended stay and at least two blank visa pages. Most nationalities do not require a visa for stays under 90 days, but this depends on your country of origin. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory if you are arriving from, or transiting through, a country with risk of transmission. Travel insurance is highly recommended.

On arrival, transfer to your airport hotel. After few hours of rest, breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Johannesburg, Soweto, The Apartheid Museum (A museum illustrating apartheid and the 20th-century history of South Africa.) 

Soweto is known for its pivotal role in the anti-apartheid struggle, particularly the 1976 Soweto Uprising, and it was home to many important figures in the freedom struggle, including Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Walter Sisulu. Mandela's former home on Vilakazi Street is now a popular museum. Historically, it grew from a gold mine worker's area to a black township under the apartheid regime, but it is now also known for its vibrant culture, the origin of Kwaito music, and a mix of wealth and poverty that reflects the social divisions in post-apartheid South Africa. Overnight stay at hotel.

COURTYARD HOTEL ROSEBANK or similar.

https://citylodgehotels.com/our-hotels/Courtyard%20Hotel/68

After a relaxing breakfast, transfer to airport for a short flight to KRUGAR Intl. Airport.

DEP: JOHANNESBURG             11:05 Hrs                4Z841

ARR: KRUGAR Intl.                     12:00 Hrs 

On arrival, transfer to NKAMBENI TENDED LODGE .

Later proceed for a Game drive/Safari to enjoy the wildlife of Krugar National Park.

Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch included.

Overnight stay in NKAMBENI LODGE.

https://nkambeni.com

 Morning game drive, breakfast. Full day in the Park. Evening game drive.

Breakfast, Lunch and dinner in the Lodge.

Overnight stay.

After a morning game drive in the park, return to hotel for your breakfast. Later transfer to the airport in time to connect your flight to Cape Town.

DEP: KRUGAR INTL.               13:25 Hrs                

ARR: CAPE TOWN                    16.05 Hrs.

On arrival, you will be met and transferred to CITY LODGE HOTEL at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

Overnight stay in Cape Town.

https://citylodgehotels.com/our-hotels/City%20Lodge%20Hotel/86

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain, explore the city center with a drive around the Malay Quarter/Bo-Kaap, time permitting a visit to Green Market Square and or Diamond Works.

After a quick ride up the cable car is all you need to experience the famous landmark of Table Mountain. If the weather is favourable, you will have 360-degree views of the “Mother City” which are breathtaking from this vantage point. What makes Table Mountain so unique is that it forms an innate amphitheater around the City.

Also visit Castle of Good Hope, Bo-Kaap museum.

Return to hotel in the afternoon. 

Rest of the evening free. Overnight sta at your hotel.

Enjoy a fun, daily group wine tour packed with wine tastings, pairings, a cellar visit and more.  

Start your Stellenbosch Tour and depart from Cape Town, head towards the famous town of Stellenbosch. Less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town, the region north of Stellenbosch has earned international acclaim not only for its Paarl wines but also the breathtaking beauty of its natural surroundings.

Arrive at your first vineyard experience and visit a world-renowned tasting room that consists of 4 unique, barrel-shaped 'pods' that facilitate a welcoming and more social tasting. The custom-designed pods offer a tasting selection of 6 different wines with dedicated hosts to guide and assist guests.

Experience a wine tasting experience committed to ensuring a diverse range of wines available for visitors to choose from, including a selection of wines exclusive to the cellar door.

Your tasting options is as follows:
• An expertly paired selection of wines with cow and goat's milk
• Plant based cheese and wine pairing - Vegan friendly
• Kid's tasting - A selection of 5 sweeter cheeses, 1 sweet treat, and a glass of juice or lemonade

Enjoy learning about the South African Wine Culture and visit the cellar after your wine tasting at the vineyard. After a splendid time at the first vineyard, proceed with a 15-minute drive to the next vineyard for another amazing wine experience to explore some of the finest wines produced in the region.

Influenced by French heritage and international savoir-faire, the local partner strives to make French-style wines with a touch of South African vibes. The wine-making process is natural and minimal intervention winemaking.

Partake in a biltong and wine pairing of five carefully selected wines, paired with premium cuts of biltong. Biltong is a cured, dry meat often enjoyed as a snack by South Africans. Vegetarian option available as a pairing of wine and chocolates.

Visit the beautiful little town of Stellenbosch, which lies surrounded by the Stellenbosch Mountains in the Jonkershoek River Valley in one of the most picturesque settings in the Cape. You will have time to walk along Dorp Street and De Braak Street in Stellenbosch, browsing through a variety of boutique stores and to witness the enticing Dutch buildings.

After enjoying all the wonders that Stellenbosch has to offer you will make your way back to Cape Town and be dropped off at your hotel.

(Please note the wine tour activities may change depending the situation and time. Some of the activities may have an optional cost to be paid directly as it may not included in the tour price) 

 After breakfast, day free. Check out at 12:00 Hrs. 

Afternoon, last minute shopping in Cape Town.

OPTIONAL TOUR:

You may take an optional tour of ROBIN ISLAND.

Embark on an exhilarating journey from the Nelson Mandela Gateway with a scenic 30-minute ferry ride to the island. Let the breathtaking vistas of Cape Town captivate you throughout the voyage. Upon arrival, immerse yourself in history as a former political prisoner guides you through the island's storied past. Explore poignant landmarks such as the leprosy graveyard, Lime Quarry, Robert Sobukwe’s house, and the formidable maximum security prison. The tour culminates with a visit to Nelson Mandela's iconic prison cell, bringing his indomitable spirit to life amidst the solemn surroundings.

Departure transfer to the airport.

DEPARTURE: CAPE TOWN              21:30 Hrs    DL 211

Your arrival in Atlanta will be at 06:50 Hrs.

HAPPY LANDING.