13 days from $8,195  Visiting
 Depart the USA on your overnight flight to London. (Note: Due to flight schedules, travelers west of the Mississippi may have to depart one day earlier.) Day 2 Enroute Arrive in London early this morning. Day rooms are available for you to freshen up before you depart on the overnight flight to Cape Town. Heathrow Hilton (Day Room) Day 3 Arrive Johannesburg Welcome to South Africa! After you have cleared customs and immigration formalities take a short walk to your hotel located across from the airport terminal. Day 4 Johannesburg-Madikwe Private Game Reserve (BLD) Walk back to the terminal for the light aircraft flight to the Madikwe Game Reserve. The reserve is one of the largest in South Africa and holds the distinction of being the recipient of the largest wildlife translocation in the world. More than 8,000 animals representing 28 species were released in Madikwe - including lion, cheetah, elephant and buffalo. Leopard were already resident in the reserve, so game viewing is spectacular. Your intimate lodge sits on a hill overlooking the bushveld and each ultra-luxurious suite is set among the boulders. The choice of game activity is yours. Day 5 & 6 Madikwe Private Game Reserve (BLD) For the next two days the schedule is completely up to you. You can game view in the morning and relax poolside in the afternoon. Or sleep in and game view later in the day. Enjoy the pampering spa and the scrumptous cuisine. Game viewing is exciting, with a wide variety of plains game, along with hyena, giraffe, zebra and buffalo. Madikwe is also an excellent place to spot wild dog. The Reserve is an interesting collaboration between the state, the local community and the private sector. It is based on the premise that people come before wildlife and conservation -- believing that in order for conservation to really succeed, the entire community must first benefit. Once the community begins to reap benefits, conservation objectives are met as well.Day 7 Madikwe-Leopard Hills (BLD) A light aircraft flight takes you back to Johannesburg where you connect to a scheduled flight to Leopard Hills. Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve sits in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, adjacent to world-famous Kruger National Park. Upon arrival, settle into your luxurious suite. You might want to take a refreshing dip in your private plunge pool or perhaps indulge in a spa treatment before embarking on your first game drive. Leopard Hills Day 8 & 9 Leopard Hills (BLD) As its name implies, this is leopard country and the chances to see these elusive cats are excellent. And there is much more to see, as this is Big Five country too. Elephant, buffalo lion and rhino can also be spotted, along with an amazing array of birdlife. Your experienced Ranger and Tracker will take you on morning and afternoon game drives sure to capture your imagination. Game walks are also available and they provide an excellent opportunity to learn more about the enviornment as well as the flora in the area. An amazing highlight awaits you on one day as you enjoy the Ultimate Elephant Encounter. You'll transfer by road to a special spot along the river where you will meet one of 5 elephants. These elephants have been rescued as orphans and specially trained to interact with humans. You'll walk with your elephant, take a ride and then have a chance to learn more about these gentle giants as you enjoy a delightful picnic lunch. It's an adventure you won't forget! Leopard Hills Day 10 Leopard Hills-Kings Camp (BLD)A short light aircraft flight takes you from Leopard Hills to Kings Camp today. Kings Camp sits in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve and its ambience brings back memories of the charm and romance of the colonial past. Settle into your spacious suite before heading out on a game drive. Day 11 Kings Camp (BLD) Experienced Rangers are on hand to take you on morning and afternoon game drives today. Or, you might want to visit a nearby wildlife rehabilitation center which may bring you up close to a honey badger, serval cat or even a lion. (This excursion would take the place of a morning or afternoon game drive.) Day 12 Kings Camp-Depart All good things must end, and today you take a light aircraft flight back to Johannesburg where you connect with the overnight flight to London. Day 13 Arrive USA Arrive in London this morning and continue on the flight back to the USA. Welcome Home!
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