Explore the Cape, Victoria Falls or East African islands
Chat to Tina about visiting Cape Town, Western Cape, the majestic Victoria Falls or one of the east African islands such as Mauritius and Madagascar.
You may tag on one or more of these destinations after your Kruger safari, we will arrange everything for you including flights, resort/hotel bookings and activities to suit your family's or group's needs.
For more information email: tina@beardedheron.com or set up an intro call with us.
Cape Town
Victoria Falls
Mauritius
Madagascar
Kruger Safari
VICTORIA FALLS
Situated in Victoria Falls, 3.1 km from Victoria Falls, Palm River Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. 2.1 km from Victoria Falls National Park and 2.4 km from David Livingstone Statue, the property provides a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi.
A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available each morning at the property. The Big Tree at Victoria Falls is 2.7 km from the hotel, while Victoria Falls Crocodile Park is 5.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, 18 km from Palm River Hotel.
The Palm River Hotel 4-star package includes:
· Flights on AirLink ex-Johannesburg to Victoria Falls and return (includes taxes)
· Three nights’ accommodation in a Deluxe Suite (B&B)
· Breakfast daily
· Afternoon tea in the restaurant
· One three-course meal at local restaurant with transfers
· One three-course dinner at the Hotel
· Daily scheduled transfers into Victoria Falls
· 1 x river cruise on Ra-Ikane with drinks, snacks and transfers (excludes river fee)
· Return airport/hotel transfers as per itinerary
MAURITIUS
5-Star Resort & Spa
Located on the North West coast of Mauritius, Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa is surrounded by a 35-hectare tropical garden and faces nearly two kilometres of white sandy beach and a turquoise lagoon. The resort offers air-conditioned accommodations with a furnished balcony or terrace. Some include a private plunge pool. The bright and spacious suites include a cozy lounge area with flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each comes with tea and coffee making facilities and a modern bathroom with a double basin. Fully equipped kitchen and other amenities are available in the 2- and 3-bedroomed villas where all-day room service is also available. The property has 6 in-house restaurants, each proposing a different culinary journey from Asia to Europe. Besides, guests can sip drinks at the two bars overlooking the pool and the beach.
A wide range of land and water sports is available at the resort and trips including glass-bottom boat tours and snorkeling can be organised by experienced staff such as water sports such as sailing, water-skiing and stand up paddle. Guests can also enjoy various land sports including beach volley, tennis or bocce ball.
Package includes:
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Flights return (includes taxes) from Johannesburg International Airport to Mauritius Airport
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Five nights’ accommodation in Superior apartment (Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch)
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Return airport road transfers
CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
Create your own privately guided itinerary (2 to 8 people or more) whether you choose Robben Island, Kirstenbosch Gardens or Boulders beach or plan to take a cable car to Table Mountain, visit The Waterfront for some retail therapy, drive through Cape Point and visit the lush winelands of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch or travel to Hermanus, our fantastic Cape guide has you covered.
Package includes:
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Flights return (includes taxes) from Johannesburg International Airport to Cape Town Airport
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All nights’ accommodation in a boutique hotel & spa (Bed & Breakfast)
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Return airport road transfers
MADAGASCAR
Exora Beach Hotel 4-star – Nosy Be, Madagascar
· Five nights’ accommodation in a Deluxe Suite
· Dinner, bed and breakfast
· Afternoon tea in the restaurant
· One three-course meal at the Cassia Restaurant (Ilala Lodge) with transfers
· One three-course dinner at the Palm River Hotel
· 1 x river cruise on Ra-Ikane with drinks, snacks and transfers (excludes river fee)
· Return airport/hotel transfers
Package includes:
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Flights on AirLink ex-Johannesburg to Victoria Falls and return (includes taxes)
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Three nights’ accommodation
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Return airport transfers
Itinerary Examples
Cape Town:
Day 1: Arrival
Your guide will meet you at Cape Town Airport off your flight and drop you at your hotel.
Day 2: ROBBEN ISLAND, BO-KAAP and CITY
Full-day tour, starting with a visit to Robben Island and visiting the city’s historical sights and the
colourful and magical Bo-Kaap area.
Half-day visit to the island where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for most of the 27 years he served.
You will board the special ferry at the Mandela Gateway and once you arrive on the island, a
Robben Island tour guide will show you around and teach you about the history.
The second half of the day will consist of a tour of the city, exploring historical places such as the colourful Bo-Kaap and the V&A Waterfront
Day 3: TABLE MOUNTAIN and KIRSTENBOSCH
At 8.30am our guide will collect you for a visit to the magnificent Table Mountain using fast track
tickets.
Hundreds of millions of years ago Table Mountain was at sea level, the city’s famous landmark was gradually forced to rise due to continental drift and it now stands over a kilometre tall overlooking the bay
Weather and time permitting, we will drive over Constantia Nek to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town. The garden is one of 10 National Botanical Gardens covering five of South Africa's six different biomes and administered by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI).
Kirstenbosch places a strong emphasis on the cultivation of indigenous plants
The garden includes a large conservatory (The Botanical Society Conservatory) exhibiting plants from a number of different regions, including savanna, fynbos, karoo and others. Outdoors, the focus is on plants native to the Cape region, highlighted by the spectacular collections of proteas.
You will return to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 4: PENINSULA
8.30am departure on this day and we will proceed to the Southwestern tip of Africa, known as Cape Point, where it is fabled that two oceans meet...
At the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, you are provided with an opportunity to view animals such as Cape Mountain zebra, mischievous baboons and blissful ostrich; all of which reside in the reserve among the indigenous Fynbos.
Along your route, you will learn how the treacherous rocks running along the Atlantic Seaboard came to be known as the ‘Ships Graveyard’, why Bartholomew Diaz called this ‘The Cape of Storms’, and why Jan Van Riebeeck proclaimed Table Bay as The Cape of Good Hope.
Continue your scenic drive along the beautiful Chapman’s Peak and
Continue your scenic drive along the beautiful Chapman’s Peak and into Hout Bay. Hugging the face of Chapman’s Peak Mountain, this pass offers breath-taking vantage points that rise-up to 1,945 ft. (593 meters) above sea level. Each one of the 114 curves along the roadway offers incredible views - so keep your camera ready!
You will return to your hotel in the late afternoon.
into Hout Bay. Hugging the face of Chapman’s Peak Mountain, this pass offers breath-taking vantage points that rise-up to 1,945 ft. (593 meters) above sea level. Each one of the 114 curves along the roadway offers incredible views - so keep your camera ready!
You will return to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 5: HERMANUS
Hermanus is a seaside town southeast of Cape Town. It's known as a whale-watching destination. Beaches include Voëlklip Beach and the broad Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay.
Stretched along a narrow ribbon of land between towering mountains and a spectacular Indian ocean shoreline, Hermanus is surrounded by nature in her grandest style.
Sitting on the edge of Walker Bay, this small coastal town offers a bewitching array of experiences. Whales and Great White Sharks, the most diverse Floral Kingdom in the world, mountain walks and pristine beaches, secluded forests, crashing surf, lagoons and a hidden valley so beautiful it’s named ‘Heaven and Earth.’
Day 6: WINELANDS
At 9am we will head out to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek to enjoy the best the Cape has to offer in the Winelands. We will fit in at least three wine tastings and visit various galleries and places of interest in the area. We will need your wine preferences to properly plan which wineries to visit.
Even if you are not a wine drinker, you won’t regret a day in the Winelands just for the sheer beauty of the farms and architecture. All the farms accommodate non-drinkers too with cheeses and olives and all kinds of other delicacies.
Day 7: Departure
At a time to be advised, a private road transfer to Cape Town Airport.
About the package:
Includes:
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Accommodation (Bed & Breakfast basis) for 6 nights.
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Accredited guide, transport and entrance fees except on day 6 as above.
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Day trip entrance, guide and vehicle fees on days 1, 3, 4 and 5.
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Airport and port transfers on day 7 and day 8.
*All tours are private and include private transport, refreshments in the vehicle and a registered driver/guide.
Not included:
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Drinks, lunches and dinners.
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Suggested day tours on day 6.
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Items of a personal nature.
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Travel insurance (recommended).
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Domestic flights.
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Tips/gratuities.