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Af r i c a & t he Mid d l e Ea s t
Luxury Tailor Made Travel
®
our local experts took us beyond the guidebooks — and showed
us the wonders of Africa in a whole new light.
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Experience Africa and the Middle East on a journey created just for you,
planned by experts in the region with your interests and preferences in mind
every step of the way. This is Luxury Tailor Made Travel by Abercrombie &
Kent: fully customized, filled with exclusive insider access opportunities and
backed with 24/7 support from our unmatched global network.
Choose from the best that the region has to offer, with each destination,
activity and luxury accommodation carefully recommended for you by an
expert who knows them inside and out. Discover the extraordinary range of
experiences A&K offers our guests, from luxurious safaris on the African
bushveld to cruising the Nile in uncompromising comfort, all made possible
by our 18 local offices throughout Africa and the Middle East.
This is travel as it was meant to be. Contact A&K or your travel professional, and
let one of our experts create the perfect Luxury Tailor Made Journey for you.
Geoffrey Kent
Founder, Chairman & CEO | Abercrombie & Kent
Follow @geoffrey_kent on Instagram
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Featured Destinations
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Kenya, Tanzania & Ethiopia
28
Uganda & Rwanda
36
South Africa
A&K takes you
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Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe,
to 21 countries in Africa
Zambia & Madagascar
& the Middle East, backed
54
African Island Hideaways
by 24/7 support from our
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18 local offices.
Egypt
64
Morocco
70
Jordan & Israel
A&K Tailor Made Destinations in Africa and the Middle East
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Botswana | Ethiopia | Kenya | Madagascar | Mauritius | Mozambique | Namibia
Turkey, Oman & the Emirates
Rwanda | Seychelles | South Africa | Tanzania | Uganda | Zambia | Zimbabwe
Egypt | Israel | Jordan | Morocco | Oman | Turkey | U.A.E.
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Discover Africa and the
Middle East on a Journey
Made Just for You
Luxury Tailor Made Travel means seeing
Africa and the Middle East exactly how
you want to see it, on an itinerary fashioned
for you by the region’s foremost experts.
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The Ultimate in Inspiring
Travel in Africa and the Middle East
Luxury Tailor Made Travel allows
you to experience A&K’s hallmark
blend of insider access and style
throughout Africa and the Middle East
on an itinerary created for you and
your family or friends. Our Travel
Consultants, all dedicated travellers
in their own right, work closely with
you or your travel professional to
create a made-to-order journey of a
lifetime, optimized to make sure you
get the most out of every moment.
An Authentic Local Presence
Included with Every
“From start to finish, travelling with A&K was Wherever You Go
a fantastic experience. A&K has set the platinum Luxury Tailor Made Journey
A&K has 18 offices and a staff of
standard in travel, and now I understand why they’ve hundreds throughout Africa and the • One-of-a-Kind Itinerary Designed for You
Middle East, which enables us to • Inspiring Sightseeing
earned that title.”
grant you the unrivaled, exclusive, • Exclusive Insider Access Opportunities
— Jennifer; Summit, NJ, behind-the-scenes access no one
• Airport Meet and Greet
else can. Once your journey begins,
Signature Egypt & the Nile, March 2018 • Private Transfers
every detail is taken care of by local
staff whose round-the-clock efforts • English-Speaking Local Guides
ensure a journey that runs without • Full Breakfast Daily
a hitch from beginning to end. • Entrance Fees and Taxes
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Meet a Rhino’s Best Friend
Gain exclusive access to a K-9
training expert and his highly
skilled partner, learning how
they’re cracking down on the
Opening Doors with Exclusive Insider Access trafficking of ivory, rhino horn
and other illicit wildlife products.
Insider access is what sets Luxury Tailor Made Tour the training grounds and
Travel with A&K above all the rest. Our long- glimpse a K-9 unit at work on a
established local presence and unbeatable simulated checkpoint interdiction.
knowledge of Africa and the Middle East’s
wonders mean we can show you each destination
on your itinerary like no one else can: with
the kind of authentic, beyond-the-guidebook
perspective that only the world’s premier luxury
travel company can offer.
When you travel with A&K, we don’t just
take you to the front of the line; we take you
for an exclusive tour of pyramid chambers
not typically open to visitors, with a top-notch
Egyptologist providing insights. This kind of
unfettered access to the true heart and soul of
a place — to the people and sites that exist far
beyond the reach of the average traveller — is
something we pride ourselves in delivering on
every Luxury Tailor Made Journey we create, in Sample the Flavors of Marrakech
Africa, the Middle East and around the world.
Join a renowned local chef for a
stimulating sensory adventure
in Djemaa el-Fna, Marrakech’s
iconic market square. Your
culinary guide presents an
expertly curated sampling of local
specialties such as tagine and grilled
meats — all against the backdrop of
the bustling square’s vibrantly visual
kaleidoscope of color.
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The Best Local Experts at Your Side
Handpicked, English-speaking A&K local guides
join you at each step on your Luxury Tailor Made
Journey. You may even arrange for private safari
guides, or for the same guide to travel with you for
the entirety of your itinerary. A&K guides bring
your destination to life through authentic, firsthand
knowledge — usually because they’ve lived there for
decades, if not a lifetime.
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A Journey Matched to
Your Interests, Your Style
and Your Budget
Every traveller is different — and so
is every Luxury Tailor Made Journey.
Create a journey based on one of these
themes, mix and match them, or make
up your own for a journey that’s just
right for you.
8 Luxury Tailor Made Travel | Africa & the Middle EastFood & Wine Cultural Encounters Family Journeys Group Travel
From the vineyards of the Cape For many travellers, it’s people, not Luxury Tailor Made Travel offers the A&K excels at planning travel
Winelands to the souks of Amman, places, that make a journey worth freedom to travel solely on your own for custom groups, whether a
A&K offers unique food and wine remembering. Visiting Maasai villages, schedule, with no conflicts with school professional group, alumni association
experiences that are sure to thrill Berber enclaves, Bedouin camps and or work. It also offers the chance to or museum society. Travel on an
the palate. You can cook with a local beyond, A&K connects you to local tailor the experience with every family itinerary packed with sightseeing,
chef in Franschhoek, or sample people and practices that reveal member in mind, and A&K guides are activities, and guest speakers that
Jordan’s finest varietals with the your destination from a uniquely masters at keeping all ages interested all reflect your group’s focus and
founder of the world-renowned personal point of view. and engaged, even if it means rearranging interests, while staying in a camp or
Saint George Winery. a day’s activities on the fly. bush home on an exclusive-use basis.
Active Adventures Art & Architecture Celebrate with Travel Philanthropic Travel
For adventure-minded travellers, Whether it’s an inside look at A birthday, anniversary or retirement — Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy
A&K offers active experiences Cape Town’s Zeitz Museum of whatever the milestone, a Luxury Tailor supports grassroots projects that
throughout Africa and the Middle Contemporary Art Africa or a Made Journey in Africa or the Middle improve communities around the
East, bringing spectacular land and revealing tour of Mohammed V’s East is the perfect way to commemorate world. Whether touring a bike shop
seascapes to life. Summit Mount Mausoleum, Luxury Tailor Made it. Raise a birthday toast on the African enterprise or meeting the children
Kilimanjaro, ride a camel across Journeys connect you with local bushveld, or celebrate a milestone under of a local school, a visit to an AKP-
Wadi Rum, track endangered rhinos experts for insights into the region’s a moonlit Moroccan sky. supported project adds a new layer
or cage dive with great whites — it’s most influential art and architecture. of depth to your journey.
all up to you.
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Accommodations
You can spend countless hours reading
hotel reviews online — or you can leave it
to the experts in A&K’s local offices, who
have established preferred relationships
with the most authentic and luxurious
properties in every locale we visit.
10 Luxury Tailor Made Travel | Africa & the Middle EastGetting There in Style: Helicopters, Jets and Yachts
Take your journey to the next level with chic
transportation reserved for your exclusive pleasure:
private chartered flights, arranged to work with your
itinerary; private helicopters that give you more time to
explore; and luxury yachts that let you cruise in style.
Handpicked Luxury Properties, Safari Camps and Boutique Hotels
Our experts have inspected hundreds of accommodations,
including five-star luxury properties; environmentally
conscious lodges; tented safari camps; and charming, one-of-
a-kind boutique hotels. This firsthand knowledge allows us
to recommend the perfect fit for you and your itinerary, and
the accommodations profiled in this brochure are just a small
sample of the many properties we can offer.
Delve Deeper into Africa and the Middle East by Boat
A&K extends your adventure down the Zambezi or Nile with
luxurious, hand-selected river cruisers that combine traditional
styling, modern comforts and thoughtful conveniences.
11Creating the Perfect Journey,
Just for You
When it comes to planning a journey that
is just right for you, there is no substitute
for working alongside an expert — and
A&K has the best, from our North
American Travel Consultants to the A&K
team members in our offices throughout
Africa and the Middle East.
12 Luxury Tailor Made Travel | Africa & the Middle EastLeave the Planning to the Experts No Substitute for Working One on One
Our experts understand travel planning at a level Whether working with your travel professional
most travellers never imagine. Creating a Luxury or directly with you, our Travel Consultants learn
Tailor Made itinerary isn’t just about choosing how you like to travel and what kinds of activities
hotels and arranging visits to museums or knowing make your vacation meaningful to you. Whatever
the best time to see a landmark — it’s about giving way you like to travel, we create a journey to match,
you the kinds of uniquely inspiring experiences with as much or as little oversight as you want to
you didn’t even know existed, local encounters made provide. And when the time comes to book your
possible only by A&K’s longstanding connections next journey, we’re ready to provide the exact same
around the world. personal, one-on-one service.
A&K’s Travel Consultants
Our more than 30 top-notch Travel Consultants have an average of
10 years’ experience, and each is a proud expert in their chosen region
of the world. They’re also born adventurers, and they can advise you on
the best places to visit because they’ve usually been there themselves.
Your consultant gets to know you as an individual, one traveller to
another, in order to make your journey everything you want it to be.
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This brochure gives you everything you need
to start creating your customized journey of a
lifetime — it’s the next-best thing to having an
A&K expert at your side. Quickly get to know
each region through these four sections:
Go The foremost cities and
regions in each country
See The can’t-miss places to visit
once you’ve arrived
The most exceptional
Do activities, many featuring
insider access opportunities
Stay The finest hotels the
region has to offerFour Steps to an Inspiring Tailor Made Journey
Tell Us About Your Ideal Journey Let Us Handle the Details
1 It starts with an A&K Travel Consultant,
3 Your journey is planned — now it’s
who works with you or your travel time to sit back and let us finalize
professional to open your eyes to the the details, as well as provide all the
possibilities of travel with A&K — a world information you need to prepare for
of inspiring destinations and exclusive your journey.
insider access for you to choose from.
Make Your Journey Your Own Travel with Around-the-Clock A&K Support
2 The Travel Consultant creates a
4 Once you arrive at your destination,
detailed proposal for your journey, we manage everything behind the
complete with sightseeing, hotels and scenes, leaving you to enjoy every
insider access activities arranged inspiring moment for as long as
specially for you, refining it until it’s you travel with us.
exactly what you’re looking for.
Experience the Journey of Your Dreams
Contact A&K at 800 323 7308, visit abercrombiekent.com or speak to your
travel professional to start planning your Luxury Tailor Made Journey today.Kenya, Tanzania & Ethiopia
Feel the pulse of the African heartland,
a beat measured out in the stampedes of
the Great Migration, on the snow-capped
summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and within
the corridors of rock-hewn churches.
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Go From city to city and region to region, every destination holds a unique appeal.
Go where your dreams lead you, with help from these expert recommendations.
Lalibela
Masai Mara Game Reserve Samburu National Reserve
This vast savanna occupies a prime The Ewaso Ngiro River bisects
Omo location along the Great Migration this otherwise parched landscape,
ETHIOPIA
Valley circuit, witnessing a seasonal concentrating thirsty elephants,
cavalcade of wildebeests, Burchell’s Grevy’s zebras, giraffes and lions
zebras and Thomson’s gazelles. along its banks. This localized
KENYA
The Mara’s healthy lion population density of species makes for
Laikipia Plateau
Masai Mara G.R. commands the top of the food chain. exceptional wildlife viewing,
earning the reserve a reputation
Serengeti N.P. Amboseli N.P.
as one of northern Kenya’s finest.
Ngorongoro Crater Mount Kilimanjaro
Tarangire N.P.
Laikipia Plateau
Mahale Mountain N.P. With Mount Kenya as its backdrop,
TANZANIA Laikipia plateau spans plains, acacia
Ruaha N.P. forests, swamps and rivers. The region’s
Selous G.R.
private game reserves include Lewa
Wildlife Conservancy, home to roughly
10 percent of Kenya’s black rhino
population and the world’s largest
concentration of Grevy’s zebra.
Southeastern Kenya
As home to three of Africa’s most
iconic national parks (Amboseli,
Chyulu Hills and Tsavo), this region
plays a critical wildlife conservation
role. Here, visitors can spot the “Big
Five” and roam among elephants in
the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater Lalibela
Spanning some 10,000 square miles The 2,000-foot-deep chasm of This “New Jerusalem” of monolithic
of golden, rolling grassland, the Ngorongoro Crater formed when the churches and rock-hewn architecture
park borders the Masai Mara Game cone of a massive volcano collapsed draws Ethiopian Orthodox pilgrims
Reserve to the north and shares in the eons ago. Today, the crater’s watering from the farthest corners of the
spectacle of the Great Migration. The holes support a unique microcosm country. Carved straight down into
Serengeti supports one of the largest of wildlife, including lions, buffalos, Lalibela’s red volcanic rock hills, the
concentrations of wildlife in the world, flamingos and leopards. holy city’s 11 monolithic churches
including antelopes, hyenas, leopards, are ringed by trenches, courtyards,
giraffes, lions, buffalos and cheetahs. graves and hermit cells, connected
Tarangire National Park by a tangled maze of tunnels
and passageways.
Set among vast, baobab-lined
savannas, this park boasts a stunning
concentration of wildlife, including
one of the largest elephant populations
Lower Omo Valley
in the world. Life in the park revolves A homeland to several indigenous
around the Tarangire River, the only ethnic cultures, Ethiopia’s Lower Omo
reliable source of water available to the Valley affords a window into the time-
Rift Valley’s wildlife in the dry season. honored traditions of the Daasanach,
Hamer and Mursi peoples — revealing
local customs such as the Jumping of
Southern Tanzania the Bulls ceremony and wearing of
ceremonial lip plates.
Nourished by vast riverine wilderness
and mountain-fed lakes, the game
reserves of Southern Tanzania (Selous
Game Reserve, Ruaha National Park
and Mahale Mountains National Park)
shelter diverse species ranging from
elephants to chimpanzees.
18 Luxury Tailor Made Travel | Africa & the Middle EastKenya, Tanzania & Ethiopia
See In every corner of the globe, there are places that reveal the distinctive heritage
and cultural vision of your destination. See the ones you’ll cherish forever.
The Great Migration
Some 1.4 million wildebeest, 250,000
Burchell’s zebra and a smattering
of trailing Thomson’s gazelle make
this yearlong, round-trip trek from
Tanzania’s Serengeti to the Masai
Mara in Kenya. Get a front-row seat
as the herds make the 1,200-mile oval
circuit with two things in mind: food
and water.
Northern Kenya’s Unique Species
The game parks of northern Kenya
shelter a wealth of unique wildlife,
a host of highly adapted species not
found anywhere else on earth. Train
your binoculars in hopes of spotting
Grevy’s zebras, gerenuks, Besia oryx,
Daphne Sheldrick Animal Orphanage
Somali ostrich and reticulated giraffes.
In a secluded corner of Nairobi
National Park, join the elephant
Lake Victoria calves of the Daphne Sheldrick
Animal Orphanage for their morning
Mighty Lake Victoria feeds the White mud bath. Learn the stories of these
Nile, pumping a lifeline through the adorable youngsters from their
African heartland. Rarely visited by dedicated team of conservationists.
tourists, the villages and cities that dot You may even have the opportunity
the lake’s shores afford an authentic to encounter a young rhino at play.
glimpse into local life and culture.
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Mount Kilimanjaro Maasai Villages Wildebeest Calving Bet Giyorgis
Whether observed from afar or taken Several Maasai villages dot the plains The Great Migration’s epic drama Ethiopia’s massive Bet Giyorgis (also
in from the summit, the highland of southern Kenya and northern of life and death plays itself out year known as the Church of St. George)
montane, volcanic lava landscapes Tanzania, outposts of a centuries-old, after year, marking an eternal struggle is the largest monolithic rock-hewn
and breathtaking canyons of Mount semi-nomadic lifestyle. Learn more of predator, prey, hunger, thirst and church in the world. Travel back to the
Kilimanjaro inspire awe in the most about their culture and customs as survival. Witness one of its most reign of King Lalibela as you explore
seasoned of travellers. If you do opt you meet with a village elder who inspiring moments as wildebeest give the church’s interior — its chambers
to climb, ascend in confidence with introduces you to the community. birth to their calves on the golden so finely crafted, they are said to have
A&K’s summit rate of 97%. plains of the southern Serengeti. been carved by the angels themselves.
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Do Immerse yourself in local life, enjoying activities selected just for you by A&K.
Discover all you can do with true insider access.
Soar Over the Mara or Serengeti Track Lions in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Ascend in a hot air balloon with your Join a specially trained guide to
expert pilot for a bird’s-eye view of the track lions through central Kenya’s
Masai Mara or Serengeti wilderness. Ol Pejeta conservancy. Once the
Gain a stunning new perspective on pride is located, identify individual
these timeless landscapes, capturing animals via telltale characteristics
once-in-a-lifetime photographs and and collect data to help the local
taking in far more than you could ecological monitoring department in
ever hope to experience on land. their efforts to preserve the species.
Safari by Horseback or On Foot
Leave the 4x4 behind as you ride
horseback or bushwalk on an active
safari experience in one of Kenya’s
or Tanzania’s finest game reserves.
Gain a new perspective on the
nuances of your surroundings and
track game more stealthily, your
local guide leading the way.
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Stay With hundreds of camps, lodges, bush homes and hotels to choose from, A&K offers a wide selection of properties to suit any traveller. This is just a small sampling of the hand-selected
properties available through A&K.
Sanctuary Olonana | Masai Mara National Reserve Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club | Mount Kenya
Reopened in 2018 following a major renovation, this Once a private retreat reserved for the likes of Sir
permanent tented camp brings a fresh new safari Winston Churchill and Bing Crosby, this luxury resort
experience to the heart of Kenya’s big game country. embodies the glamour of a bygone era.
Also Recommended for Masai Mara National Reserve: Also Recommended for Mount Kenya:
Angama Mara; andBeyond Bateluer Camp; Mahali Ol Pejeta House & Bush Camp
Mzuri; Cottar’s 1920s Camp & Bush Villa
Sirikoi Lodge | Lewa Wildlife Conservancy Hemingways Nairobi | Nairobi
This permanent tented safari camp occupies a This boutique hotel looks out over the rolling landscape
shady acacia grove in a small concession of the of the Ngong Hills, its atmosphere evoking the romance
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. of a vintage East African safari.
Also Recommended for Lewa Wildlife Conservancy: Also Recommended for Nairobi: Giraffe Manor; The Emakoko;
Lewa Wilderness; Lewa Safari Camp; Lewa House Fairmont The Norfolk
ol Donyo Lodge | Chyulu Hills
Nestled in the heart of the Chyulu Hills, this luxury
Finch Hattons | Tsavo National Park
safari lodge occupies an idyllic corner of a private, Set among the golden plains and rolling hills of the
275,000-acre ranch. Kenyan wilderness, this permanent tented safari camp
celebrates the land its namesake founder loved so well.
Also Recommended for Chyulu Hills: Campi ya Kanzi
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Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti | Serengeti National Park Siwandu Camp | Selous Game Reserve
This secluded luxury lodge pairs the Four Seasons’ Fronting the shores of Lake Nzerakera, this permanent
hallmark style of luxury with the excitement of big game tented camp meanders among a palm grove on the
viewing in Serengeti National Park. doorstep of Africa’s largest game reserve.
Also Recommended for Serengeti National Park: Also Recommended for Selous Game Reserve:
Sanctuary Kusini; Singita Grumeti Reserves; Lamai Sand River Selous; Roho ya Selous
Serengeti; andBeyond Klein’s Camp; Lemala Kuria Hills
andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge | Ngorongoro Crater
Jongomero Camp | Ruaha National Park
Situated on the edge of the crater rim, this boutique
This permanent tented camp overlooks the banks of a
lodge brings the elegance of a baroque château to the
seasonal river from a remote southern enclave of Ruaha
safari experience.
National Park.
Also Recommended for Ngorongoro Crater: Sanctuary
Also Recommended for Ruaha: Jabali Ridge
Ngorongoro Crater Camp; Gibb’s Farm; The Manor
Sanctuary Swala | Tarangire National Park Legendary Lodge | Arusha
This permanent tented camp is tucked into a secluded Occupying the grounds of a quiet coffee estate on the
corner of the park, frequently drawing impala and big outskirts of Arusha, this boutique lodge sprawls across
game to its watering holes. manicured lawns looking out to Mount Meru.
Also Recommended for Tarangire National Park: Also Recommended for Arusha: Arusha Coffee Lodge;
Chem Chem Lodge; Tarangire Treetops Lake Duluti Lodge; Siringit Villa
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Signature Great Migration Safari
14 days priced from $17,995 | Visiting Nairobi, Amboseli National Park,
Masai Mara KENYA
Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park and Game
Migori
Masai Mara Game Reserve Reserve Nairobi
Tarime
Customize this itinerary to your interests or book it as shown. All Luxury Tailor Made Journeys include:
Serengeti Amboseli
Airport meet & greet | Private transfers | English-speaking local guides | Full breakfast daily | Entrance fees & taxes National Park National Park
Ngorongoro
Day 1: Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to your hotel. Fairmont The Norfolk Crater Arusha
Days 2–3: Drive to Amboseli National Park, where you explore diverse habitats and ARRIVE/DEPART Tarangire
track elephants, zebras and wildebeest along the saltpan trails. Tawi Lodge AIR National Park
ROAD
Days 4–5: Fly from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, where you may encounter Elevation:
Ngorongoro Rim – 7,500 ft. TANZANIA
elephants, impalas, zebras, monkeys and exotic birdlife. Sanctuary Swala Nairobi – 5,600 ft.
Days 6–7: Explore a local village by tuk-tuk, continuing on to Ngorongoro
Conservation Area. Track rhinos, lions, hyenas and gazelles throughout
the crater floor. Visit a Maasai village and meet with an elder. Gibb’s Farm
Days 8–10: Drive to Serengeti National Park, pausing for a visit to Olduvai Gorge. Over
the next two days, your game drives may reveal lions, cheetahs, giraffes,
wildebeest, elephants and much more. Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Days 11–13: Fly to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Its 500 square miles of savannas,
woodlands and tree-fringed rivers shelter all of the great predators, as well
as crocodiles, hippos, monkeys, elephants and giraffes. Sanctuary Olonana
Day 14: Relax in Nairobi prior to your flight. Fairmont The Norfolk (dayroom)
Enhance Your Journey
Private Safari Vehicle Gorilla Trekking Extension
Reserve your own private safari Extend your journey with a visit
vehicle and the services of a to Uganda, where you trek in
driver-guide, heeding the call to search of Bwindi Impenetrable
adventure whenever the Masai National Park’s endangered
Mara beckons. mountain gorillas.
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Internal air priced from $1,290. Supplements may apply during holidays and festivals.
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Signature Tanzania
8 days priced from $8,495 | Visiting Arusha, Tarangire National Park,
Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
National Park
Customize this itinerary to your interests or book it as shown. All Luxury Tailor Made Journeys include:
Airport meet & greet | Private transfers | English-speaking local guides | Full breakfast daily | Entrance fees & taxes
Ngorongoro
Crater Arusha Day 1: Arrive in Arusha and transfer to your lodge. Arusha Coffee Lodge
Days 2–3: Visit Ilboru Primary School, a community education project supported
TANZANIA
Tarangire by A&K Philanthropy. Fly to Tarangire National Park, where your game
National Park drives may reveal lions, hyenas, giraffes, waterbucks, wildebeest, zebras,
ARRIVE/DEPART
elephants, hartebeest, gazelles, African wildcats, leopards, bushbabies and
AIR exotic birds. Sanctuary Swala
ROAD
Elevation: Days 4–5: Explore a local village by tuk-tuk, continuing on to Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Rim – 7,500 ft.
Conservation Area. Track rhinos, lions, hyenas and gazelles throughout
the crater floor. Visit a Maasai village and meet with an elder.
Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp
Days 6–7: Drive to Serengeti National Park. Over the next two days, your game
drives may reveal the “Big Five” (lions, elephants, Cape buffalo, leopards
and rhinos), as well as cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeest, elephants and much
more. Depending on your choice of departure date, you may also witness
the spectacular Great Migration.
Sanctuary Kusini/Sanctuary Kichakani Serengeti Camp
Day 8: Relax in Arusha prior to your flight. Arusha Coffee Lodge (dayroom)
Enhance Your Journey
Serengeti and Masai Mara Masai Mara Extension
Balloon Safaris Extend your journey with a
Enjoy exhilarating, bird’s-eye visit to Masai Mara Game
views as dawn casts its amber Reserve. Depending on your
glow over the golden grassland choice of departure date,
of the Serengeti plains or the you may also witness the
Mara’s endless savanna. spectacular Great Migration.
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Internal air priced from $960. Supplements may apply during holidays and festivals.
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Tailor Made Kenya: Family Safari
10 days priced from $9,995 | Visiting Nairobi, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
and Masai Mara Game Reserve Lewa Wildlife
Conservancy
Nanyuki
Customize this itinerary to your interests or book it as shown. All Luxury Tailor Made Journeys include:
Airport meet & greet | Private transfers | English-speaking local guides | Full breakfast daily | Entrance fees & taxes
Nairobi KENYA
Days 1–2: Arrive in Nairobi, where you explore Mbogani House, featured in the film Out Masai Mara
of Africa; Giraffe Manor, former coffee king David Duncan’s residence; and the Game
Reserve
Daphne Sheldrick Animal Orphanage. Nairobi Serena Hotel
Days 3–4: Drive to your bush camp set on its own private game reserve, where you track
elephants, buffalo, zebras, waterbuck and leopards. Sweetwaters Serena Camp ARRIVE/DEPART
AIR
Day 5: Fly to your safari ranch in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Enjoy a locally ROAD
sourced dinner under the open African sky. Lewa Wilderness Elevation:
Nairobi – 5,600 ft.
Day 6: Set out on game drives in search of black and white rhinos, lions, leopards,
reticulated giraffes, Grevy’s zebras, and Somali ostrich. Lewa Wilderness
Days 7–9: Fly to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Its 500 square miles of savannas,
woodlands and tree-fringed rivers shelter all of the great predators, as well
as crocodiles, hippos, monkeys, elephants and giraffes.
andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
Day 10: Relax in Nairobi before your flight. Nairobi Serena Hotel (dayroom)
Enhance Your Journey
Mobile Tented Camps Active Safari
and Bush Homes Leave the 4x4 behind as you
Switch up your safari ride horseback, ride camel-
experience with a stay in an back or bushwalk on an active
exclusive mobile tented camp safari experience in one of
or luxurious private bush home. Kenya’s finest game reserves.
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Internal air priced from $780. Supplements may apply during holidays and festivals.
26 Luxury Tailor Made Travel | Africa & the Middle EastKenya, Tanzania & Ethiopia: Journey Ideas
Tailor Made Ethiopia: Legacies of Empires Past
11 days priced from $7,695 | Visiting Addis Ababa, Hawzen, Axum,
Axum Lalibela, Gondar and Bahir Dar
Hawzen
Gondar
ARRIVE/DEPART Customize this itinerary to your interests or book it as shown. All Luxury Tailor Made Journeys include:
Bahir Dar Lalibela AIR
ROAD
Airport meet & greet | Private transfers | English-speaking local guides | Full breakfast daily | Entrance fees & taxes
Elevation:
Addis Ababa – 7,500 ft. Days 1–2: Arrive in Addis Ababa, where you visit the Ethnographic Museum, Trinity
Hawzen – 6,900 ft.
Axum – 7,000 ft. Cathedral, National Museum and Cathedral of St. George. Sheraton Addis
Addis Lalibela – 8,500 ft.
Ababa Gondar – 7,200 ft. Days 3–4: Fly to Mekelle and drive to Hawzen, pausing en route at Abraha we
Bahir Dar – 5,900 ft.
ETHIOPIA Atsbeha and the rock-hewn churches of Wukro Chirkos. From Hawzen,
visit the ancient rock churches of Tigray. Gheralta Lodge
Day 5: Drive to Axum, stopping at the temple of Yeha. Visit Stelae Park, the Axum
Museum and the Cathedral of Maryam Tsion. Sabean International Hotel
Days 6–7: Fly to Lalibela, where you tour Bet Giyorgis, explore Nakuta La’ab
monastery, and enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony. Mezena Lodge
Day 8: In Gondar, “the Camelot of Africa,” explore Fasilitas’ Compound and
Debre Birhan Selassie Church. Gondar Hills Resort
Days 9–10: Drive to Bahir Dar, where you cruise Lake Tana, explore its island
monasteries, and hike the majestic Blue Nile Falls. Kuriftu Resort & Spa
Day 11: Fly to Addis Ababa and relax in your dayroom prior to your homebound
departure. Or, if time allows, visit an open-air market.
Sheraton Addis (dayroom)
Enhance Your Journey
Bale Mountains Extension Cook Like a Local
Extend your journey with a visit Join a local chef and learn the
to Bale Mountains National secrets to preparing delicious
Park, taking in the stark beauty Ethiopian dishes such as wat
of Sanetti Plateau and the and injera.
Ethiopian Highlands.
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Internal air priced from $670. Supplements may apply during holidays and festivals.
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Discover a wild kingdom where gorillas
roam mist-shrouded mountainsides and
exotic birds flit among floral rainforest
canopies — an Eden where the human
bond with the land endures eternally.
28 Luxury Tailor Made Travel | Africa & the Middle EastUganda & Rwanda
Go From city to city and region to region, every destination holds a unique appeal.
Go where your dreams lead you, with help from these expert recommendations.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Queen Elizabeth National Park
Spanning Uganda’s steep, Renowned for its photogenic,
mountainous rainforest, Bwindi tree-climbing lions, southwestern
UGANDA Impenetrable National Park is Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National
home to just over half of the world’s Park also shelters large populations
last surviving mountain gorilla of hippos, elephants, lions and
Kibale National Park population. The park also boasts leopards among its savannas,
Bwindi
Impenetrable Queen Elizabeth National Park some 360 species of birds, 200 species bushlands, wetlands and forests.
National Park of butterflies and 320 species of trees
Volcanoes National Park within its exotic canopy.
RWANDA
Nyungwe Forest
National Park Kibale National Park
Set in the dense tropical rainforest of
western Uganda, Kibale National Park
affords an excellent opportunity to
spot chimpanzees swinging in the lush
canopy high above. In addition to 11
primate species, the park also shelters
mangabeys, exotic butterflies and
some 300 species of birds. The park’s
wildlife-rich Bigodi Forest swamp
teems with sitatunga, mongooses,
bush pigs, otters and bushbucks.
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Kigali Volcanoes National Park
The Rwandan capital of Kigali Comprising five dormant volcanoes
meanders through a maze of of northern Rwanda’s Virunga
valleys, its lush hillsides shading Mountains, this park’s misty slopes,
wide, bustling boulevards. Kigali dense vegetation and lush bamboo
underwent a significant renaissance forests provide one of precious
as it emerged from the horrors of few remaining sanctuaries for the
the 1994 genocide, a tragedy that region’s endangered mountain
shook the city’s very foundations. gorillas. A few of the park’s gorilla
Gleaming skyscrapers and a revived families and rare golden monkeys
city center have seen a new day have been habituated to humans,
dawn in Kigali, her people looking affording a once-in-a-lifetime
optimistically forward while opportunity to encounter one of
honoring the solemn memories these majestic creatures up close
of a violent past. in their wild habitat.
Lake Kivu Nyungwe Forest National Park
Ranking among the world’s deepest This incredibly bio-diverse park
and most voluminous bodies of fresh protects a vast wealth of habitat,
water, Lake Kivu dazzles with its including one of Africa’s oldest
sheer enormity. Tropical vegetation rainforests. The park’s Igishigishigi
reaches out over the lake’s sandy Trail and Canopy Walkway plug
beaches, affording a refreshing visitors into the heart of this
waterfront oasis in a landlocked spectacular wilderness, bringing the
country. The lake’s beachfront hub, indigenous chimpanzees, owl-faced
Gisenyi, draws a loyal following of monkeys and colobus monkeys into
well-heeled Rwandans, international sharp focus. A marshland habitat
ex-pats and independent travellers. also boasts spectacular birdlife,
orchids and a scenic waterfall.
30 Luxury Tailor Made Travel | Africa & the Middle EastSee In every corner of the globe, there are places that reveal the distinctive heritage
and cultural vision of your destination. See the ones you’ll cherish forever.
Mountain Gorillas Tree-Climbing Lions Murchison Falls Kigali Genocide Memorial
Majestic, powerful and critically The tree-climbing lions of Queen Uganda’s largest nature reserve This stirring memorial commemorates
endangered, the world’s remaining Elizabeth National Park while away straddles the Victoria Nile, its the brutal genocide of 1994, a tragedy
mountain gorillas now only number the afternoon heat dozing in the elephants, giraffes, lions, antelopes, that claimed the lives of more than
in the hundreds. Roughly half of this boughs of fig trees. Train your camera waterbucks, buffaloes, hippos and one million Rwandans. The memorial
population is relegated to Uganda and to take advantage of this particularly crocodiles roaming vast forests, honors their memory through
Rwandas’ Virunga Mountains, where photogenic angle, capturing a wild wetlands and plains. Marvel as the education and peace building, while
you can encounter a habituated gorilla encounter worthy of framing. river’s rapids culminate in a dramatic marking the final resting place of
family with your expert tracker. waterfall, spilling into Lake Albert. more than 250,000 victims.Uganda & Rwanda
Do Immerse yourself in local life, enjoying activities selected just for you by A&K.
Discover all you can do with true insider access.
Meet Batwa Village Locals Walk Nyungwe’s Rainforest Canopy
Visit a Batwa village in southwest Gain a spectacular aerial vantage of
Uganda, meeting the local tribes- Nyungwe Forest National Park from
people and learning about their its high-flying Canopy Walkway.
intimate bond with the rainforest. The suspension bridge spans 650
Explore the Batwa’s hunter-gatherer feet, towering some 165 feet above
traditions as elders reveal their the valley’s floor, while putting you
time-tested trapping techniques eye-to-eye with the primates and birds
and medicinal uses for local herbs. that call the rainforest canopy home.
Visit Bwindi’s Local Bike Shop
Set out from Sanctuary Gorilla
Forest Camp to visit Bwindi’s new
bike shop, the latest in a series of
partnerships between Abercrombie
& Kent Philanthropy and the local
community. Meet the ladies who run
the shop and borrow a bike for a tour
of the village. As you ride, learn how
the shop is furthering the mobility of
local students and health care workers.
Track Chimpanzees
Follow your expert tracker as you
search for chimpanzees in the
canopies of Kibale or Nyungwe
Forest National Park.
32 Luxury Tailor Made Travel | Africa & the Middle EastUganda & Rwanda
Stay With hundreds of camps, lodges, bush homes and hotels to choose from, A&K offers a wide selection of properties to suit any traveller. This is just a small sampling of the hand-selected
properties available through A&K.
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Bisate Lodge | Volcanoes National Park
Nestled among the mountains, this permanent tented Tucked within the natural amphitheater of an eroded
camp and its nine spacious canvas pavilions look out volcanic cone, this luxurious eco-lodge overlooks the
onto the lush landscape and diverse wildlife habitat. imposing Bisoke, Karisimbi and Mikeno volcanoes.
Also Recommended for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: Also Recommended for Volcanoes National Park:
Mahogany Springs Lodge; Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
Kyaninga Lodge | Kibale National Park
This luxury safari lodge sits perched atop the rim of an
One&Only Nyungwe House | Nyungwe Forest National Park
extinct volcano, overlooking the confluence of the Great This boutique safari lodge occupies the grounds of a
Rift Valley and the mighty Congo Basin. working tea plantation, looking out over a vast, misty
expanse of ancient rainforest beyond.
Also Recommended for Kibale: Ndali Lodge
The Retreat | Kigali
Ishasha Wilderness Camp | Queen Elizabeth National Park Secluded within a lush, peaceful enclave of central
Set within the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kigali, this luxury boutique hotel’s 11 guest rooms
this permanent tented safari camp is ideally located for feature sustainable, locally crafted furnishings.
wildlife viewing.
Also Recommended for Kigali: Kigali Serena Hotel
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Signature Uganda
9 days priced from $7,995 | Visiting Entebbe, Kibale National Park,
Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
UGANDA
Customize this itinerary to your interests or book it as shown. All Luxury Tailor Made Journeys include:
Kibale National
Airport meet & greet | Private transfers | English-speaking local guides | Full breakfast daily | Entrance fees & taxes Park
Queen Elizabeth
Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe and transfer to your hotel. Laico Lake Victoria Hotel National Park
Entebbe
Days 2–3: Take a scenic drive through Kibale National Park, arriving at your lodge on
Lake Kyaninga. Trek the park in search of chimpanzees. Hike Bigodi Forest LAKE
V I CTO R I A
swamp, home to sitatunga, mongooses, bush pigs, otters and bushbucks. In Bwindi Impenetrable
Queen Elizabeth National Park, track elephants, hippos, buffalo and baboons. National Park
Arrive at your camp overlooking the Rwenzori Mountains. Kyaninga Lodge
ARRIVE/DEPART
Days 4–5: Set out on morning and evening game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park AIR
ROAD
in hopes of adding to your tally of wildlife sightings. Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Days 6–8: Check in to your camp, the only one located within Bwindi Impenetrable
National Park. Set off on gorilla treks to encounter these magnificent
mammals in their natural habitat. Spend the next two days tracking
endangered mountain gorillas, sharing up to an hour with these fascinating
creatures each day. Return to the lodge with time to relax, or set out on
another guided forest hike. Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Day 9: Fly to Entebbe, with use of a dayroom until your departure.
Laico Lake Victoria Hotel (dayroom)
Enhance Your Journey
Queen Elizabeth National Cycle the Village of Bwindi
Park Balloon Safari Meet the owners and operators
Enjoy exhilarating, bird’s-eye of the Bwindi Women
views as you soar above the Bicycle Enterprise, a local
savannas, bushlands, wetlands co-op sponsored by A&K
and lush forests of this vastly Philanthropy. Then, grab a bike
bio-diverse wilderness. and explore the village.
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Internal air priced from $425. Supplements may apply during holidays and festivals.
34 Luxury Tailor Made Travel | Africa & the Middle EastUganda & Rwanda: Journey Ideas
Tailor Made Rwanda: Gorilla Trekking Adventure
8 days priced from $10,595 | Visiting Kigali, Nyungwe Forest National Park,
Volcanoes
National Park Lake Kivu and Ruhengeri
Customize this itinerary to your interests or book it as shown. All Luxury Tailor Made Journeys include:
Kigali
Airport meet & greet | Private transfers | English-speaking local guides | Full breakfast daily | Entrance fees & taxes
Lake Kivu RWANDA
Day 1: Arrive in Kigali and transfer to your hotel. The Retreat
Nyungwe Forest
National Park Days 2–3: Begin with an evocative visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Drive
south to Nyanza, the historical seat of the Rwandan kingdom. Continue to
Nyungwe Forest National Park, where you track Colobus monkeys and walk
a suspension bridge spanning the forest canopy. One&Only Nyungwe House
Day 4: Set out for your lodge on the shores of Lake Kivu, stopping at a local
ARRIVE/DEPART
ROAD
market along the way. Relax on the veranda, taking in the sunset.
Lake Kivu Serena Hotel
Days 5–6: Drive to Volcanoes National Park in search of endangered mountain gorillas.
Trek the forested foothills with your expert tracker, hoping for an encounter
of a lifetime. Visit a village to learn about the local culture. Bisate Lodge
Day 7: Return to the park in hopes of sighting a different gorilla family and enjoying
a parting glimpse of these spectacular mammals. Kigali Serena Hotel
Day 8: Learn the art of basket-weaving at a local craft-person’s shop. Transfer to
your dayroom and relax before your departure. The Retreat (dayroom)
Enhance Your Journey
Kayak Lake Kivu Hike a Volcano
Whatever your skill level, Take in the majesty of Volcanoes
grab a paddle and head for National Park as you hike scenic
the shores of Lake Kivu. After trails with your expert guide
a bit of basic instruction, leading the way. Choose from
choose your solo or tandem beginner or intermediate routes
kayak and hit the water, ranging from a few hours to
paddling at your own pace. all-day treks.
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Supplements may apply during holidays and festivals.
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Spanning the lush coastal hills of the Cape
Winelands to the parched savannas of the
Kalahari, South Africa’s vast wealth of
landscapes, wildlife, culture and climate
beckons an irresistible call to adventure.
36 Luxury Tailor Made Travel | Africa & the Middle EastSouth Africa
Go From city to city and region to region, every destination holds a unique appeal.
Go where your dreams lead you, with help from these expert recommendations.
Cape Town Greater Kruger Area
Perched on the southwestern tip Comprising Kruger National Park
of the continent, Cape Town boasts and a handful of private game reserves
stunning natural wonders, cutting- such as Sabi Sand and Timbavati, the
Madikwe Game Reserve edge architecture and a cosmopolitan greater Kruger area sprawls across
Kruger atmosphere all wrapped up in one an unfathomably vast expanse of
Johannesburg National extraordinary package. The towering bushveld, granite hills, mountains,
Park plateau of Table Mountain National savanna and tropical forests. This
SOUTH AFRICA Park defines the skyline, with lush extraordinarily bio-diverse area is
gardens, the city’s bustling bowl and inhabited by all of Africa’s iconic
the rugged coastline lying below. safari species, including elephant,
Cape Cape Winelands
Town Afro-chic decor graces the city’s lion, leopard, cheetah, rhino, buffalo,
Garden Route trendy restaurants and bars, while giraffe, hippo and zebra.
art and design studios imbue the
atmosphere with a hip, creative vibe.
Cape Winelands
This verdant, mountainous region
just north of Cape Town encompasses
the picture-postcard enclaves of
Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, two
of the world’s foremost wine and
food destinations. Distinctive local
microclimates foster a tremendous
diversity of terroir, thrilling visitors’
palates with a broad spectrum of
varietals, while inspiring star chefs
to craft the perfect pairings from
farm-fresh ingredients.
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Madikwe Game Reserve
Spanning some 185,000 acres of open
grassland, bushveld plain and rocky
outcrops, Madikwe Game Reserve
supports a wildlife transition zone
on the edges of the Kalahari. This
vast conservation area harbors lions,
leopards, elephants, buffalos, both
white and black rhinos, and almost
all of the plains antelope species.
More than 350 species of birds
have been recorded in the reserve,
including many interesting raptors.
Johannesburg
Set in the northeastern quarter
of the country, the former mining
town of Johannesburg is undergoing Garden Route
a renaissance. Cultural districts are
Extending 186 miles from Mossel
popping up with theaters, restaurants,
Bay in the west to Storms River
cafés and museums. Disused buildings
in the east, South Africa’s Garden
are giving way to new loft apartments
Route traverses coastal cliffs, pristine
and office developments, while hip
beaches, scenic lakes, rolling hills
enclaves are emerging from successful
and soaring mountains. This vast
urban-renewal projects.
diversity of land and seascapes
affords endless opportunity for
adventure, relaxation and the
photo of a lifetime.
38 Luxury Tailor Made Travel | Africa & the Middle EastSee In every corner of the globe, there are places that reveal the distinctive heritage
and cultural vision of your destination. See the ones you’ll cherish forever.
The Zeitz MOCAA The Penguins of Boulders Beach South Africa’s Iconic Wildlife Table Mountain
Cape Town’s Zeitz Museum of Nestled between hulking granite slabs, Roaming a vast diversity of habitat on The star of every Cape Town
Contemporary Art Africa offers Cape Town’s Boulders Beach is the land and sea, South Africa’s wildlife postcard, Table Mountain defines
an impressive collection of 21st- only place in the world where you can affords endless opportunities for the city skyline, a sun-painted canvas
century art exploring the region view the endangered African penguin once-in-a-lifetime encounters with peppered with the colorful accents
and its diaspora. Experience any up close. Stroll the boardwalk, explore elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, of the region’s distinct flora. Ascend
number of the one hundred galleries the rock pools or swim along the buffalo, Southern right whales, great the summit by cable car for unrivaled
on offer, your local guide tailoring beachfront, enjoying your encounter white sharks, bottlenose dolphins, views of the city and seascape
the visit to suit your interests. with these adorable, feathered locals. Cape fur seals and pangolins. stretching out below.South Africa
Do Immerse yourself in local life, enjoying activities selected just for you by A&K.
Discover all you can do with true insider access.
Cage Dive with a Great White Shark Go Active
Embarking from the small fishing Leave the 4x4 behind as you set out
village of Gansbaai, chart a course for on a bushwalk or throw a leg over a
Dyer Island Reserve and a stretch of mountain bike for an active safari
water known as “Shark Alley.” Here in one of South Africa’s finest game
you’ll drop anchor and, if you dare, reserves. You can also hike the trails
cage dive for the thrill of your life, a of Table Mountain, taking in vistas
close encounter with a great white. of the city, coast and rocky peaks.
Explore Historic Robben Island Whale Watch in Hermanus
Glimpse an evocative chapter of South From the port town of Hermanus,
Africa’s apartheid past as you explore head for the open waters of Walker
the former prison on Robben Island. Bay, prime mating grounds for
See the cell where Nelson Mandela Southern right whales. Scan the
was once held, gaining a greater horizon and keep your camera at the
appreciation of his sacrifice and the ready for a chance encounter with one
gravity of his fight for freedom. of these majestic giants of the deep.
Cook Like a Bo-Kaap Local Discover Johannesburg’s Street Art
Join a local chef in Bo-Kaap, Cape Explore Johannesburg’s flourishing
Town’s historic Muslim quarter, and street art scene, a vibrant celebration
gather ingredients at a neighborhood of the city’s creative renaissance. Learn
spice market. Head to your chef’s how local support of this art form
private kitchen and learn to prepare is changing perceptions, fostering
regional favorites such as curry, roti, a sense of community and drawing
samosas, chili bites and sambal. talent from all over the world.
40 Luxury Tailor Made Travel | Africa & the Middle EastSouth Africa
Stay With hundreds of camps, lodges, bush homes and hotels to choose from, A&K offers a wide selection of properties to suit any traveller.
This is just a small sampling of the hand-selected properties available through A&K.
One&Only Cape Town | Cape Town Sanctuary Makanyane Safari Lodge | Madikwe Game Reserve
Gracing the city’s fashionable V&A Waterfront, this This luxury safari lodge overlooks a private stretch of
contemporary luxury resort overlooks the international riverfront within Madikwe Game Reserve, affording
yacht basin with panoramic Table Mountain beyond. excellent wildlife viewing, including the “Big Five.”
Also Recommended for Cape Town: Cape Grace; The Silo; Also Recommended for Madikwe Game Reserve:
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel; Ellerman House Madikwe Safari Lodge; Royal Madikwe Luxury Safari
Lodge; Molori Safari Lodge
La Residence | Cape Winelands Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa | Johannesburg
Set on the outskirts of Franschhoek, this elegant Secluded in the tranquil suburb of Sandhurst, this
boutique hotel sprawls across a private, 30-acre estate luxury boutique hotel witnessed history as the former
surrounded by vineyards and plum orchards. home of Nelson Mandela.
Also Recommended for Cape Winelands: Mont Rochelle; Also Recommended for Johannesburg: Fairlawns Boutique
Delaire Graff Estate; Leeu House Hotel & Spa; Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff
Royal Malewane | Greater Kruger Area
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve | Hermanus
Nestled within Thornybush Private Game Reserve, this
Fronting the confluence of the Atlantic and Indian
intimate luxury safari lodge blends modern comfort
oceans, this luxury lodge affords access to a staggering
with the romance of a bygone era.
array of marine and plant life.
Also Recommended for Greater Kruger Area: Leopard Hills;
Londolozi Private Granite Suites; Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge;
Also Recommended for Hermanus: Birkenhead House
Dulini; Lion Sands Ivory Lodge; Singita Boulders Lodge;
andBeyond Ngala Tented Camp; Mala Mala Sable Camp
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Tailor Made South Africa: Kruger to the Cape
11 days priced from $15,495 | Visiting Johannesburg, Sabi Sand Game Reserve,
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve and Cape Town Sabi Sand
Game Reserve
Customize this itinerary to your interests or book it as shown. All Luxury Tailor Made Journeys include:
Airport meet & greet | Private transfers | English-speaking local guides | Full breakfast daily | Entrance fees & taxes ARRIVE/DEPART Johannesburg
AIR
Day 1: Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to your hotel. Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa ROAD
Elevation:
Days 2–4: Catch a short flight to Royal Malewane, your home for the next three Johannesburg – 5,600 ft.
days. Enjoy game drives, river fishing, spa treatments, walking safaris,
birdwatching, bush picnics, poolside lounging and local community visits.
Royal Malewane Cape
Town
Days 5–7: Fly to Cape Town and transfer to Grootbos Private Nature Reserve for Grootbos
another three-day adventure. Experience inspiring activities such as whale
watching, botanical tours, horseback riding, nature trekking, coastal and
marine safaris, birdwatching, spa treatments, and community visits. You can
even opt to dive with great white sharks. Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Days 8–10: Head back to Cape Town, pausing en route for a tasting at a coastal winery
and a penguin encounter at Betty’s Bay. Set out on excursions exploring
historic Robben Island, scenic Table Mountain and Cape Town’s chic city
center. Finally, design your day at leisure as you paddleboard the V&A
Waterfront, enjoy a cooking class in lively Bo-Kaap, or hike Lion’s Head
Mountain. Cape Grace
Day 11: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your homebound departure.
Enhance Your Journey
Visit a Local Artist Picnic on the Beach Sleep Under the Stars
Stop by a local artist’s Dig your toes in the sand Spend the night in a luxurious
workshop in Masiphumelele along the Walker Bay safari tree house, watching the
to create a masterpiece using beachfront as you savor a southern constellations spin as
recycled materials. specially prepared regional you listen to the animals below.
picnic and a spectacular
Cape sunset.
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Internal air priced from $1,125. Supplements may apply during holidays and festivals.
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