Silversea Expedition Cruises To CAPE TOWN

No visit to Cape Town is complete without a trip up Table Mountain, the city's most celebrated landmark.

Depart from the pier and travel up Kloof Nek, the saddle between Table Mountain and Lions Head, to the Lower Cableway Station. Here, board the Swiss-engineered Rotair cable car and ascend from the Valley Station 1,190 feet (363 metres) to the Mountain Station. The journey from the base to the summit takes just under 4 minutes and there are spectacular views as the floor of the car rotates 360 degrees during the ascent and descent.

Table Mountain gets its name from the flat topped central massif of the mountain, which viewed from the city, is surrounded by Devil's Peak on the left, Lion's Head on the right, and Signal Hill in the foreground. They form a sort of amphitheatre that encloses the city centre and some of the older suburbs. Other earlier suburbs are on either side of the chain of mountains, which run like a spine through the Cape Peninsula, from Table Mountain to Cape Point - the cape from which Cape Town derives its moniker.

From the summit, the natural protected area stretching from Signal Hill to Cape Point has been managed under the custodianship of the National Parks Board. This area has one of the highest concentrations of endemic plant and animal species in any area of its size, containing a staggering 2,285 plant species, more than that of the entire United Kingdom.

Re-board the cable car for the descent, and begin the return to the ship via a short orientation tour of the city of Cape Town.

This tour and airport transfer is offered to guests with flights that depart Cape Town International Airport after 06:00pm and to our guests with hotel reservations at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel.

No visit to Cape Town is complete without a trip up Table Mountain, the city's most celebrated landmark.

Panoramic Cape Town

Depart quayside and enjoy a sightseeing tour of the "Mother City" with its meticulously preserved Edwardian and Victorian buildings. Proceed up Adderley Street, the principal thoroughfare of Cape Town, passing notable buildings which include the Groote Kerk and St George's Cathedral. Also pass by Castle of Good Hope and the City Hall before driving up Kloof Nek, the saddle between Table Mountain and Lions Head, to the Lower Cableway Station.

Table Mountain

Ascend from the Valley Station 1190 feet (363 metres) to the Mountain Station 3477 feet (1,060m) in a Swiss engineered Rotair cable car. The journey from the base to the summit takes just under 4 minutes where you will enjoy spectacular views as the floor of the car rotates 360 degrees during the ascent and descent.

Table Mountain gets her name from the flat topped central massif of the mountain, which viewed from the city, is surrounded by Devil's Peak on the left, Lion's Head on the right and Signal Hill in the foreground. They form a sort of amphitheatre that encloses the city centre and some of the older suburbs. Other earlier suburbs are on either side of the chain of mountains, which run like a spine through the Cape Peninsula, from Table Mountain to Cape Point - the cape from which Cape Town gets its name.

From the summit, the natural protected area stretching from Signal Hill to Cape Point has been managed under the custodianship of the National Parks Board. This area has one of the highest concentrations of endemic plant and animal species in any area of its size, containing a staggering 2 285 plant species - more than the entire U.K.

Scenic Drive

Following this visit, continue to Camps Bay and then enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic seaboard, passing through the residential suburbs of Clifton, Bantry Bay, Sea Point and Green Point en-route.

Hotel Drop-Off

Pass by the impressive Cape Town Stadium before continuing to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Complex; our first drop-off point.

Airport Drop-Off

For guests continuing on to the Cape Town international Airport, first enjoy some free time at leisure or last minute shopping and lunch (at your own expense) before re-boarding the coach for the approximate one hour drive.

Please note: This tour and airport/hotel transfer is offered to guests with flights departing from the Cape Town International Airport after 06:00pm or those whose ultimate destination is a Silversea Hotel. This tour requires a moderate amount of walking and it is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Guests must be able to embark/disembark the coach via steps with little to no assistance. We recommend guests wear flat, comfortable shoes and bring a sweater or light jacket if cool, as temperatures atop Table Mountain are less warm. The cable car visit at Table Mountain is strictly weather-permitting. If there is cloud cover, the visibility from the summit is very limited. If the cableway is closed, guests will be taken to the summit of Signal Hill to enjoy the views and visit the South African Natural History Museum. Tour's operation is subject to minimum participation. This tour is not recommended for guests who are afraid of heights. Queues at the Lower Cable Station can be longer than usual on busy days. In order to avoid congestion, the order of sites may vary.

Depart the quayside and travel in a northerly direction along the national road. Arrive at St Lucia and continue to the Bhangazi gate of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

You start your game drive in the Eastern Shores of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a section of South Africa's 1st World Heritage Site. This Game Reserve is divided by some of the second highest vegetated dunes in the world with Zebra, Kudu, Buffalo, White Rhino, Leopard, Wildebeest, Nyala, Elephant, Warthog, Wild Dog, Hyenas. Some of these can be spotted from the open game drive vehicles, and an educational overview of the Park will be given by a qualified tour guide.

Continue to Mission Rocks, a rocky beach 12km's into the Park, to enjoy some refreshments.

Continue to Cape Vidal where you might have the opportunity to do some snorkelling, if the tide and ocean conditions permit. While enjoying the beach and ocean, a barbeque lunch will be prepared. Return to iSimangaliso Wetland Park gate and re-board the vehicles for your transfer back to the quayside in Richards Bay.

Take in the views of the Atlantic seaboard, the southern Peninsula and Chapman's Peak on this scenic and memorable half-day panoramic coach tour, considered to be one of the best marine drives in the world.

Depart the pier and begin this awe-inspiring look at Cape Town's coastline with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through Sea Point, Bantry Bay, Clifton and Camps Bay. Stop at Maiden's Cove to enjoy the magnificent views onto Camps Bay Beach and the Twelve Apostles, before continuing along the coastal road, past the upmarket suburb of Llandudno, and on towards the fishing village of Hout Bay.

From here you will travel along one of the world's most spectacular routes, Chapman's Peak Drive, with its numerous look out points, which offer magnificent views over the ocean towards Hout Bay and the Sentinel. The road, carved out between 1915 and 1922 hugs the near-vertical face of the mountain. At the time it was constructed, this roadway was regarded as a major feat of engineering. Even today, the drive along this beautiful coastline takes your breath away.

Pass the pristine white sands of Noordhoek Beach, before continuing over the scenic Ou Kaapse Weg (Old Cape Road), taking in the views over the southern Peninsula, Cape Flats, and False Bay.

Head back to the city via the M3 motorway, passing the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial, Mostert's Mill and the famous Groote Schuur Hospital en-route.

Franschhoek, hop-on hop-off tour

Leaving the quayside, head out to the majestic valley of Franschhoek where you will get to board a wine tram to take you on your winelands journey.

The Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley - picturesque vineyards, breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world-class cuisine, fine wines and a 300 year history. Passengers aboard the hop-on hop-off tour will experience a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as they journey through rolling vineyards in an open-side tram and open-air tram-bus stopping in at some of South Africa's oldest and most distinguished wine estates.

Wine cultivation

A combination of tram and tram-bus transports passengers around a loop of stops allowing you to hop-off at each stop and experience the activities on offer, be it wine tasting, a cellar tour, lunch or simply a stroll through the vineyards and when they are ready, hop-on to continue the tour. The experience takes passengers right into the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, with a narration focusing on the history of Franschhoek and wine cultivation in the valley, complimentary wine tastings and unparalleled views of the valley and vineyards. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy wine tastings, cheese and meat platters as well as beautiful views, while an experienced wine guide tells you about the area and the wine you are drinking.

Stellenbosch, Eerste River

After a day spent exploring and enjoying this gastronomic corner of the world, return to Cape Town via Stellenbosch. This broad, fertile valley on the Eerste River was named after its founder, Governor Simon van der Stel, who discovered it in 1680. Today, Stellenbosch is a major university town characterized by Cape Dutch-style architecture and streets lined with oak trees, some of which have been declared national monuments.

Arrive in Cape Town and reboard your cruise ship.

Depart the pier for the The Woodstock Gin Company. Inception as the name alludes was their first gin to be sold publicly. Inception encapsulates their passion for gin making with a unique, elegantly smooth, herbaceous flavour that has subtle undertones of our fynbos blend, including rooibos, buchu and wild rosemary to name a few. The Woodstock Gin Company produces small batches of premium gin through a carefully controlled fractional distillation process. This is combined with an equally special and well guarded secret recipe of botanicals, which delivers the taste that is only found through our passion to create an exceptional quality gin.

Upon arrival, you will be taken through the gin process and tasting some of the best gins they have to offer. You will also enjoy light snacks.

Once your gin tasting is complete, board your awaiting vehicle and drive back to the CBD for your tour of Prins and Prins Jewelers.

Loop and Hout Streets, "old Cape Town"

In 1752 Governor Ryk Tulbagh granted an erf on the then edge of Cape Town, today known as Loop and Hout Streets. A home of unrivalled elegance and grandeur was built and was home to some of Cape Town's wealthiest and influential merchant families of the time. Magnificently decorated during the later 18th century by Dutch artists, murals on the walls (on display today after a lengthy restoration project) take visitors back to a time of elegance and grace in the heart of "old Cape Town". Beautiful works of art incorporating neo-classical styles with Romanesque influences adorn the walls of the reception and depicts the family members as Roman gods and goddesses, very reminiscent of artwork discovered in Pompeii in 1748.

Prins & Prins

Dr Petré Prins, managing director of Prins & Prins, studied geology and geochemistry at the University of Stellenbosch and spent two years doing postgraduate research at the University of Cambridge in England. On his return, he was appointed senior lecturer in geology and mineralogy at Stellenbosch University, where he taught for 12 years. Dr Prins has received the Corstophine Medal from the Geological Society of SA, as well as the SJ Shand Medal from Stellenbosch University. In 1975 he started in the jewellery industry, completed his MBA in 1979, and formally registered Prins & Prins in 1982.

Huguenot House

The museum (brainchild of Dr Petré Prins) is located in the historical and authentically restored 18th century Huguenot House. This unique museum project takes visitors on a journey from when diamonds first began to form three billion years ago and their 150 km journey to the surface. Follow the unique path of South African diamonds from their origin in extinct volcanoes to the deposits along our coastline. Learn about unique and rare gemstones and see how jewellery has changed through thousands of years. The story about South Africa's mineral wealth is told, not only for diamonds, but also for its Platinum and Gold deposits.

After being swept up in the beautiful diamonds and the history behind them, enjoy more light snacks and sparkling wine or juice, as well as free time shopping for your next diamond investment.

Return to the quayside.

Discover the splendid beauty, estates and flavours of the Western Cape during this exclusive, full-day gourmet food-and-wine excursion.

Cape Town, Western Cape, Somerset West, Valley, Hottentots Holland Mountains, Food & Wine

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive along the N2 National Highway to Somerset West, which lies in the valley beneath the Hottentots Holland Mountains. The Western Cape is blessed with a climate which enables world-class wines to be made here amidst breathtakingly beautiful scenery and historic estates. The region is also an epicurean's dream, with a host of top-quality restaurants offering a myriad of internationally classic, yet uniquely local taste sensations. On this exclusive gourmet experience, sample some of the award-winning wines and locally-made specialities of the Western Cape.

Estate Visits, Wine, Olive and Olive Oil Tastings, Octagonal Garden and Manor House Tours

Your first stop is at a lovely estate for a tasting of some of its wines, and a guided stroll through the Octagonal Garden and historic Manor House. This estate is recognized as a leading wine estate in South Africa, and has a history going back over 300 years. Following your visit, re-board your coach and proceed for a wine, olive and olive oil tasting at a second estate. This estate produces an extra virgin olive oil judged best in the world at a prestigious competition in Italy.

Stellenbosch Town, Gourmet Restaurant, Lunch, Estate Visit, Wine-and-Cheese Tastings

Next, re-board your coach and continue on to historic Stellenbosch. The second-oldest town in South Africa, it is known as the 'town of oaks'. Upon arrival, proceed for lunch at a gourmet restaurant. After lunch, re-board your coach and take a picturesque drive through Stellenbosch Town en route to a visit to a final estate. Here, sample their wines and award-winning, handcrafted cheeses. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour drive back to the pier.

Experience a gorgeous scenic flight across Table Bay to the Wine Valley of Durbanville and one of the best wine estates in the region, De Grendel. De Grendel means "the latch" in Dutch - this farm was historically the gateway on the route to the inland settlements of Durbanville and Stellenbosch which had to be opened to traverse the Tygerberg.

Upon being greeted at the pier, take a short transfer to the helipad at the Waterfront and view a short safety briefing before take-off.

Enjoy the scenic flight across Table Bay to the Wine Valley of Durbanville - one of the smallest wine regions in South Africa. Few places on earth offer such a spectacular outlook. Nestled atop Tygerberg Hill, surveying its surroundings with unparalleled 270 degree panoramas, De Grendel showcases Table Mountain, the city of Cape Town and the seaboard all in one landscape. Just 20 minutes from the city, this dramatic expanse of land offers perspective and accessibility.

Relax and immerse yourself in the wonders of the landscape while enjoying a wine tasting before flying back to the helipad at the Waterfront.

Your tour concludes with a short transfer back to the pier.

Visit Cape Town's most famous gardens and the Groot Constantia Estate for wine-tasting on this half-day excursion outside of the city.

Depart the pier and follow the route skirting the slopes of Devil's Peak to your first stop, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

Kirstenbosch Gardens

One of the world's most famous botanical gardens, Kirstenbosch Gardens is spread over 1383 acres (560 hectares) on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain and contains more than 8500 species of indigenous plants. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the gardens, soaking in the beauty surrounding you. Take some time to browse through the curio shop before departing for your next destination.

Groot Constantia Estate

From Kirstenbosch, travel through the prestigious suburbs of Bishopscourt and Constantia into the region where South Africa's wine industry began more than three centuries ago to your next stop at Groot Constantia Estate. This is the oldest wine making centre in South Africa and it is here that you will be given a guided tour of their cellars followed by a wine tasting of their renowned product. Groot Constantia Estate also boasts one of the most magnificent Cape Dutch Homesteads. Once the private home of Dutch Governor Simon van der Stel; the Manor House is a fascinating blend of the West, East and Africa, incorporating European ideas, Asian craftsmanship and African materials.

After a brief visit of this Manor House Museum, re-board your coach for the return drive to Cape Town via Constantia Nek to Hout Bay, passing the suburbs of Camps Bay, Clifton & Bantry Bay en-route.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking and it is not suitable for guests with mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. This tour is available for guests continuing on to the following voyage only. We recommend light comfortable clothing & close toed walking shoes. Local currency and credit cards are accepted at most souvenir shops. Order of sites may vary due to traffic congestion.

Depart from the Cape Town Cruise Terminal and travel towards Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, skirting the slopes of Devil's Peak.

Kirstenbosch Gardens

One of the world's most famous Botanical Gardens, Kirstenbosch Gardens is spread over 560 ha on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain and contains over 8,500 species of indigenous plants. Take a leisurely stroll through these beautiful surroundings. The magnificent landscape of Kirstenbosch is also a perfect setting for art. The Garden presents a variety of art exhibitions, both outdoor exhibitions of long and short-term duration, as well as indoor art shows and exhibitions in the various venues at Kirstenbosch.

Embark on a guided tour led by a professional horticulturist or botanist (subject to availability). There will also be some time at leisure available for browsing in the well-stocked curio shop.

Afterwards, return to your awaiting cruise liner.

Depart from the Cape Town Cruise Terminal and travel on the N2, past Somerset West and on to the Scenic Clarence Drive. Continue traveling past the small towns of Rooi Els and Pringle Bay.

Your first stop on this beautiful journey is Stony Point Nature Reserve Penguins.

Stony Point Nature Reserve, unique colony of African penguins

Located in the quaint coastal town of Betty's Bay in the Overberg, the Stony Point Nature Reserve is home to a unique colony of African Penguins. Stony Point offers the public the chance to see these wonderful flightless birds up close, via the boardwalk through the colony, which allows the public to observe the penguins go about their daily activities in their natural habitat, without disturbing or disrupting them.

Also present in the colony are three species of cormorant; the Crowned cormorant, Cape cormorant and Bank cormorant, all of which breed on the outer rocks. There are also Hartlaub's Gulls and Kelp Gulls which forage in the colony, while the Rock Hyrax, more commonly known as the Dassie, can be seen on the surrounding rocks.

Spend your time enjoying the beautiful walkway, while the penguins look on.

Harold Porter Botanical Gardens

After re-boarding your coach, you will be taken to the beautiful Harold Porter Botanical Gardens, just a stone's throw away.

This lovely garden is situated in the center of the coastal fynbos where the flora is at its richest. It encompasses mountain slopes with wind-clipped heathlands, deep gorges with relict forests, flats and marshes with restios, sedges and bulbs, as well as dunes adjacent to the beach with specialized salt-adapted plants. The Garden is renowned for its waterfalls and amber pools.

Although struck down by devastating fires and flash floods, this garden remains extremely beautiful.

After enjoying the gardens, you will board your coach for your trip to Hermanus.

Hermanus, Voëlklip Beach, Grotto Beach, Peregrine Farm Stall

Hermanus is a seaside town southeast of Cape Town, in South Africa's Western Cape Province. It's known as a whale-watching destination. Beaches include Voëlklip Beach and the broad Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay. The Old Harbor Museum is a site encompassing the old harbor, a fishermen's village and the Whale House Museum. The latter has informative displays and a suspended skeleton of a whale.

You will stop here for lunch at a local restaurant, after which you will have a short walk around the stalls for some shopping.

Boarding your coaches, you will take a different route back to Cape Town. Along the N2, with tree lined roads and many farm stalls.

One last stop at the ever-popular Peregrine Farm Stall, where you a few free minutes to browse or to purchase some local fresh produce (own account).

Established in the sixties, Peregrine has been serving generations of travelers seeking honest homemade fare and warm country hospitality. Situated in the beautiful and fertile Elgin Valley, Peregrine offers an abundance of locally sourced artisanal goods and wholesome, responsibly farmed, fresh produce.

Last time boarding your coach you will drive back to your cruise liner via the N2.

This tour and airport transfer is offered to guests with flights that depart Cape Town International Airport after 5:00pm only.

Discover Cape Town's "Mother City" with its meticulously preserved Edwardian and Victorian buildings en-route to the Cape Town International Airport.

Proceed up Adderley Street, the principal thoroughfare of Cape Town, passing notable buildings which include the Groote Kerk and St. George's Cathedral. Also pass by Castle of Good Hope and the City Hall, before driving up Kloof Nek.

Next, continue to the summit of Signal Hill which connects Kloof Nek to Lion's Head. Views from the high summit at 1148 feet (350 metres) are nothing short of spectacular. Signal Hill rewards visitors with views of Table Mountain, the City, Cape Town Harbour, Table Bay, Robben Island, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town Stadium and beachfront suburbs of Mouille Point and Sea Point.

Signal Hill is also one of the only places in the world where critically endangered Peninsula Shale Renosterveld (PSR) vegetation can still be found. It used to be the dominant ecosystem of the Cape Town City Bowl. However, urban growth has now covered most of this ecosystem, and along with a tiny patch on Devil's Peak, Signal Hill has the only surviving sample of this vegetation in the world.

Following the visit, continue to Camps Bay and then enjoy a scenic drive along the Atlantic seaboard, passing through the residential suburbs of Clifton, Bantry Bay, Sea Point and Green Point en-route.

Lastly, pass by the impressive Cape Town Stadium before continuing the airport.

Please Note: This tour requires a moderate amount of walking and is not suitable for guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests with limited mobility must be able to embark/disembark the coach via steps with little to no assistance. There are paved surfaces at the main car park and viewpoint area on Signal Hill however should guests wander away from the main car park and viewpoint area, the terrain does become uneven. Flat, comfortable walking shoes and a sun hat are strongly recommended. This tour is weather permitting. Signal Hill is a regularly visited area for locals; should there be unforeseen traffic congestion a suitable alternative will be pre-advised.

Robben Island, Political prisoners

For over four centuries, Robben Island has been a place of punishment for exiles and prisoners as well as a place of confinement for lepers, lunatics and the sick. Since 1960, it has become synonymous with the political struggle against apartheid in South Africa. Political prisoners of the past have included Nelson Mandela and poet Dennis Brutus. The last political prisoners were released in 1991 and on 01 January 1997, the Robben Island Museum opened its doors to the public, with quite a number of the former political prisoners becoming island guides. In 1999, Robben Island was declared a Word Heritage Site.

Prison infrastructure, wildlife, birds varieties

Robben Island is an outcrop of rock formed by geological processes extending millions of years ago. Rising and falling sea levels have changed the appearance of the island periodically. Over the past 700,000 years, there have been 12 periods of lower sea levels during which the island has been linked to the mainland. Except for the administrative buildings and prison infrastructure, the island is primarily sand covered with somewhat limite vegetation.

It is home to penguins, seals, chameleons, lizards, snakes, seabirds and a variety of buck. Robben Island hosts about 23 mammals and 132 bird species including the African penguin. Robben Island hosts the third largest colony of African Penguins.

Nelson Mandela Gateway, old leper colony, Nelson Mandela's former cell

Depart on foot from the ship to the ferry terminal, located at the Nelson Mandela Gateway. After browsing through the museum, embark the ferry, which will transfer you across Table Bay to Robben Island. Upon arrival at the island, board a bus for a 45-minute orientation tour. Bypass the old leper colony, a Muslim shrine and a shipwreck. Also visit the lime quarry, where the former President's eyes were damaged permanently, and where personalities in the struggle were put to back breaking labor.

Thereafter, join a guided walking tour through the maximum-security block, led by a former political prisoner. A visit to Nelson Mandela's former cell is also included.

After your 2 ½ hour visit to the island, return to the mainland by ferry - and then back to the ship by foot.

Explore Cape Town at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 2 guests per car. The price; exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle therefore, when making your reservation please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this programme. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Explore Cape Town at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 2 guests per car. The price; exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle therefore, when making your reservation please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this programme. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Explore Cape Town at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 6 guests per van. The price; exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle therefore, when making your reservation please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this programme. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Explore Cape Town at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Please note: This tour is non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours prior to arrival in the port. Actual vehicle type varies depending on availability. Participation is limited to 6 guests per van. The price; exclusive of meals, entrance fees and gratuities, is per vehicle therefore, when making your reservation please indicate the number of vehicles, not the number of guests. Only one person in the party needs to reserve this programme. Please see the Shore Concierge Office on board the ship to arrange your individual itinerary.

Stellenbosch is the capital of the Cape Winelands and was named after its founder, Governor Simon van der Stel who discovered the broad fertile valley of the Eerste River in 1680. In 1685, it was just the second town to be founded in South Africa. Today Stellenbosch is a major university town, characterized by Cape Dutch-style architecture and streets lined with oak trees, some of which have been declared national monuments. The reason most visitors come to Stellenbosch is to sample the wonderful wines of the area. There are over 200 estates that offer wine tasting in Stellenbosch. The estates are impressive and ornate, with grand manor houses and beautiful grounds.

From the pier, a one-hour journey takes you to Stellenbosch, the heart of the Cape's heritage and hospitality.

After an orientation drive through Stellenbosch, enjoy an hour at leisure to explore the town on your own. Pay a visit to the Stellenbosch Museum, which comprises four different houses depicting different eras - Schreuder House, 1709; Bletterman House, 1788; Grosvenor House, 1800 to 1830 and the OM Bergh House, 1850 (optional and for your own account). Alternatively, you may wish to browse through the variety of curio shops.

After this visit, stop at one of the wine estates in the Stellenbosch area to enjoy a wine tasting and gain a glimpse of the fascinating skills practiced in the cellar. Return to Cape Town harbour along the N2 national road.

Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of walking, some of which is at your discretion. There are steps at some of the wine estates. Depending on which estate is visited, this tour may not be suitable for guests in wheelchairs. This tour is not recommended to guests with limited mobility.

Depart the quayside and embark on a 20-30-minute transfer to Streetwires, located in Woodstock.

Streetwires working studio

On arrival, we will gather you in the shop for a talk with one of the management team members. You will learn how Streetwires started, and why. You will learn how beaded wire-art came to be. We'll give you some unique insight into the challenges Streetwires address, and what makes them special. You'll be taken for a guided tour around the working studio, starting with a very special team of design artists (original team members from when they started. Master artists). We'll show you the colourful area where materials are kept, and more - and you'll meet some artists that have been promoted to other roles in the organization.

We'll give you as much time as you like in the main studio, to see production in action. Take photos, chat to the artists, and be sure to ask about the magic bead-spindling technique.

Then you have the chance to spend some time with the master-artists for private lessons where you can learn to make your own masterpiece (bead 2 key rings in 90-minutes)!

Old Biscuit Mill

After your time spent at Streetwires, return to Cape Town, stopping over at The Old Biscuit Mill en route, for an opportunity to browse through the various shops including shops who also locally produce their own goods, finall , return to quayside.

No visit to Cape Town is complete without a trip up Table Mountain, the city's most celebrated landmark. Depart from the quayside and travel up Kloof Nek, the saddle between Table Mountain and Lions Head, to the Lower Cableway Station. Here you board the Swiss engineered Rotair Cable Car and ascend from the Valley Station 1,190 feet (363 metres) to the Mountain Station. The journey from the base to the summit takes just under four minutes, and there are spectacular views as the floor of the car rotates 360 degrees during the ascent and descent.

Table Mountain gets its name from the flat topped central massif of the mountain, which viewed from the city, is surrounded by Devil's Peak on the left, Lion's Head on the right and Signal Hill in the foreground. They form a sort of amphitheatre that encloses the city centre and some of the older suburbs. Other earlier suburbs are on either side of the chain of mountains, which run like a spine through the Cape Peninsula, from Table Mountain to Cape Point - the cape from which Cape Town gets its name.

From the summit, the natural protected area stretching from Signal Hill to Cape Point has been managed under the custodianship of the National Parks Board. This area has one of the highest concentrations of endemic plant and animal species in any area of its size, containing a staggering 2,285 plant species, more than that of the entire United Kingdom.

Re-board the cable car for the descent, and begin drive to the summit of Signal Hill, where breath-taking views await. Take in the spectacular vistas whilst enjoying a selection of canapés and a glass of sparkling wine.

From here, return to the pier, travelling via Sea Point & Green Point, and passing by the Cape Town Stadium en-route.

Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of walking, approximately 0.6 miles (1 km), with paved pathways and wooded look-out decks at Table Mountain. It is suitable for guests who utilise a wheelchair, able to embark and disembark the coach via steps. This tour is not recommended to guests with limited mobility. The cable car visit at Table Mountain is strictly weather-permitting. If the cableway is closed, a visit the South African Natural History Museum is substituted. Wear flat, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, and a windbreaker-type jacket, as the wind can get cool at the summit. Please remember to bring your camera. Signal Hill is a regularly visited area for the locals in Cape Town and there could be unforeseen traffic congestion. Should there be unforeseen traffic congestion on the day of the tour we would not recommend going to Signal Hill, and a suitable alternative venue will be pre-advised. This tour is weather permitting and should this impact the guests' experience an alternative venue will be advised there are tarred & paved surfaces at the main car park & viewpoint area on Signal Hill. Please note, however, that should guests wander away from the main car park and viewpoint area, the terrain does become uneven.

Table Mountain, cable car, Kloof Nek

No visit to Cape Town is complete without a trip up Table Mountain, the city's most celebrated landmark. What better way to experience it with a hike at the top of the mountain, fantastic bird's eye views from the top, including a cable car trip up & down. Depart from the quayside and travel up Kloof Nek towards Table Mountain.

Mclairs Beacon

Take the Cable Way up the mountain and hike the summit including the Highest Point, Mclairs Beacon. This hike is easier and less strenuous, but a certain level of fitness is still required to complete this hiking course.

Signal Hill, endemic plants

From the summit, the natural protected area stretching from Signal Hill to Cape Point has been managed under the custodianship of the National Parks Board. This area has one of the highest concentrations of endemic plant and animal species in any area of its size, containing a staggering 2 285 plant species - more than the entire U.K.

While enjoying the breathtaking views from the summit of Table Mountain, enjoy a small snack. When the top of this spectacular land mark has been explored, the Cable Car awaits to descend you down Table Mountain. You will be returned to the Cape Town Cruise Terminal. Return to the quayside via the Atlantic Seaboard and a short orientation tour of Cape Town.

Hout Bay, Cape Peninsula

Depart from the Cape Town Cruise Terminal and head towards Hout Bay traveling along the scenic Atlantic Seaboard. Hout Bay is a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa situated in a valley on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula, twenty kilometres south of the Central Business District of Cape Town. The name "Hout Bay" can refer to the town, the bay on which it is situated, or the entire valley. Upon arrival, you will be taken through the town and the working fishing harbour. Thereafter enjoy a fish and chips lunch at a local harbour based restaurant.

Chapmans Peak, Simons Town Scarbrough

After lunch, continue on your scenic trip along Chapmans Peak drive (provided the road is open) and proceed through the seaside residential suburb of Scarborough en-route to Simons Town.

On arrival in Simons Town, learn more about "Just Nuisance", as the dog was to become known by.

At an early age, the pup was sold to Benjamin Chaney who moved to Simon's Town to run the United Services Institute (USI). The USI was frequented mainly by the Royal Navy sailors- The Royal Navy at that time being in charge of the Simon's Town Naval Base. This Great Dane soon grew to be a massive dog and it was here in Simon's Town that he was to become a legend.

After free time to browse around a local craft market, proceed to enjoy a hot cup of coffee/tea or juice and a local South African dessert (malva pudding or 'melktert') at a seaside restaurant. Afterwards return back to the ship.

Stellenbosch, the capital of the Cape Winelands boasts over 200 estates, impressive and ornate, with grand manor houses and beautiful grounds. The wine produced here travels around the globe. Indulge your senses on this full-day tour to South Africa's most renowned wine country, with wine tasting.

Meet your guide and coach on the pier and begin the easterly drive towards the famous Cape Winelands, set below the dramatic range of mountains called the 'Hottentots Holland'. White-washed homesteads nestling under avenues of oaks, rolling green hills covered with wild flowers, fertile valleys alive with the sounds of surging streams, restaurants with French names and Dutch flavours - such is the setting of the Winelands. It is home of some of the world's finest wines and Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa after Cape Town.

Wine-Tasting

An hour's drive takes you to the town of Paarl, surrounded by fruit and wine farms in the Berg River Valley beneath the imposing granite rocks of Paarl Mountain. Drive up a mountain road to visit the unique Taal Monument, the only monument ever built to immortalise a language, the Afrikaans language. Stop at the top of Paarl Mountain to admire the awe-inspiring vistas over the town, vineyards and mountains. Afterwards, leave the coach at a local wine estate for a guided tour of the cellar, followed by a formal wine tasting.

Franschhoek

Re-board the coach and continue to the lush Franschhoek Valley and the Huguenot village of Franschhoek, 'French Corner'. The area was originally known as Olifants Hoek, 'Elephant's Corner', after elephants took to calving in the sheltered valley with its plentiful supply of food and water.

Wine Estate Lunch

Pay a brief visit to the Huguenot Monument, situated at the foot of the Franschhoek Pass, which commemorates the arrival of the Huguenots in South Africa. The adjoining Huguenot Memorial Museum focuses on the genealogy of the Huguenot families. Your morning of touring concludes at a local wine estate, where a light lunch, with wine awaits.

Stellenbosch

After lunch, travel to Stellenbosch or 'Town of Oaks', the second oldest town in South Africa, founded by Governor Simon van der Stel in 1679. It is a university town famous for its carefully preserved architectural heritage, which includes examples of Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian styles as seen on Dorp Street, which is lined with houses, cottages and shops. Rows of oaks and open spaces, where jagged lines of trees etched against white walls diffuse the heat of summer, transform the streets into soft, shady tunnels. The oaks have been proclaimed national monuments.

After an orientation tour through this lovely town, from free time is afford for you to explore further on foot. Browse the shops, stroll through the town, or if you wish, visit the Stellenbosch Museum (optional and on your account), which comprises four different houses depicting different eras (Schreuder House, 1709; Bletterman House, 1788; Grosvenor House, 1800 to 1830 and the OM Bergh House, 1850).

At the appointed time, re-join the group at the coach for the drive back Cape Town and the ship.

Please note: This tour requires a moderate amount of walking, some of which is at each guest's discretion. There are steps and uneven surfaces at many of the wine estates. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and not all venues are wheelchair accessible. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring protection from the sun. Depending on the number of participants, this tour may be split into groups that visit different yet comparable wine estates. Order of sites may vary.

The Cape Peninsula on the tip of the African continent is unquestionably one of the most beautiful places in the world. Travel down to the Cape of Good Hope. Discover the penguins of Boulders Beach. Then sip and savour your way through the vineyards, cellars and breathtaking scenery of Cape Wine lands, South Africa's largest wine region, and admire the oak-lined streetscapes and Dutch architecture of historic Stellenbosch.

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding a South African visa. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain appropriate visa documents prior to cruising. Please note that two consecutive blank pages are compulsory for entry into S. Africa.

Please note that departure flights should be scheduled to depart after 7:00 PM.

DAY 1 - CAPE TOWN

After disembarking the ship, a local Silversea representative meets and guides you to your waiting vehicle to embark on a brief orientation tour en route to the Table Bay Hotel.

No visit to Cape Town is complete without a trip up Table Mountain, the city's most celebrated landmark. Once enough photos of the amazing panoramic views of Cape Town have been taken, descend the mountain and reboard your vehicle. Onward transfer to the Franschoek Wine Valley.

On arrival at a well-known wine estate, embark on an optional cellar tour, followed by a wine tasting of their local wines. Once completed, sit down and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the same wine estate.

Following lunch, re-board your vehicle and travel back to the Cape Town to check in at the hotel.

The Table Bay Hotel, located on Cape Town's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, straddles the antique breakwater and is an architectural masterpiece, capturing the essence of the enchanting Cape, the Victorian elegance of yesterday, combined with the contemporary design of today. It is in perfect harmony with the backdrop of Table Mountain, the historic working harbour and the yacht bay.

Dinner is also provided at the hotel this evening.

Overnight at the Table Bay Hotel

DAY 2 -CAPE TOWN

After breakfast travel on one of South Africa's most scenic routes to Cape Point, the most south westerly tip of Africa. Drive through the suburbs of Green Point and Sea Point to Camps Bay, behind which are the impressive peaks of the Twelve Apostles.

From Hout Bay continue via the scenic Chapman's Peak en route to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Cape Point with its dramatic sea cliffs is the main attraction in the Reserve. A funicular railway takes you to the top of the point from where you can enjoy breathtaking views. Continue to a scenically situated restaurant for seafood lunch.

After lunch pay a visit to the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach, and continue to the colourful fishing harbor of Kalk Bay. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon, the remainder of the day and evening are at leisure.

Dinner is provided back at the hotel.

Overnight at the Table Bay Hotel

DAY 3 - CAPE TOWN/ CAPE WINELANDS

After breakfast and check out of the hotel, your Silversea representative will be waiting to transfer you back to the Cape Town International Airport for your return flight home.

For rates and availability please contact Silversea Cruises

Program Inclusions:

• Two nights at the Table Bay, Cape Town, South Africa - Luxury Room
• Included Meals: breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
• Tours as described
• Transfers between airport, hotel and pier in air-conditioned vehicles (when available)

Luggage Information:

Luggage will travel with you throughout the tour.

Visa Information:

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding visa requirements for South Africa. Please note that two consecutive blank pages are compulsory for entry into S. Africa.

Accessibility:

The sights visited on this program require a fair amount of walking, so are not recommended for mobility-impaired guests. However, guests in wheelchairs can manage this tour if accompanied by an assistant. The tour guide is not able to assist guests who require a wheelchair.

Vaccinations:

Consult your physician for information regarding vaccinations or medications that may be appropriate for your state of health.

Minimum Participation:

All Land Programs require a minimum number of participants in order to operate as described. If this minimum number is not obtained, Silversea reserves the right to offer the program at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel a specific departure.

This description is a general overview of the highlights of this program. The local Silversea representative will do everything possible to insure that all of the sites described here are visited, though the tour sequence and specific sites mentioned is subject to change. Closure of some sites due to local or national holiday observances, flight schedules or other factors may affect the program, and the local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if necessary.

Please note: Gratuities to guides/drivers, meals and alcoholic drinks other than those noted in itinerary, and other personal expenses are not included in the price of this tour.

All Land Adventure fares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Land Adventures are non-transferable and non-refundable for any reason, within 90 days of sailing and are recommended to guests 18 years or age and older. This description is a general overview of this programme. Our local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if local situations, including holidays and weather, require. The programme described here is provided by independent contractors. Silversea acts solely as ticketing agent. Silversea shall have no obligation or liability of any kind to guests for the business practices, acts or omissions in connection with or arising out of arrangements with independent contractors, including but not limited to airline carriers, ground-tour operators, and hotels since they are neither agents for nor employees of Silversea Cruises. Silversea's liability does not extend beyond the vessel.

Situated in the Western Cape, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, resting at the foot of the Warmwaterberg Mountains, pays homage to the San people who trekked this earth in the heart of South Africa's Little Karoo. Sanbona, often referred to as the 'Arizona of Southern Africa' and the spirit of the San people, invites you to stay and explore a special wilderness, offering five star accommodation surrounded by ancient volcanic mountains and endless vistas. Wildlife that may be viewed on the reserve includes lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, white rhino, brown hyena, black-backed jackal, cheetah, hippopotamus, giraffe, springbok, zebra, eland and many more.

Please note: Participants in this program should schedule their flights to depart from Cape Town, South Africa

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding a South African visa. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain appropriate visa documents prior to cruising. Please note that two consecutive blank pages are compulsory for entry into S. Africa.

DAY 1 - CAPE TOWN / SANBONA

The local Silversea representative is on hand once you have completed all disembarkation formalities. Meeting you at the pier is a local English-speaking tour guide who will accompany you on your transfer to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. The travelling time is approximately 3 - 3 ½ hours to the main entrance gate through small towns, vineyards and orchards.

Upon arrival at the lodge take care of check-in formalities and enjoy lunch before relaxing in the comfort of your spacious suite.

Sundowner evening drives offer spectacular displays of light as the evening sun sets over the Little Karoo. Join a late afternoon nature drive accompanied by qualified rangers in comfortable open Landcruisers.

After dinner, gaze up at the "Milky Way" and try to spot the "Southern Cross" & "Orion's Belt" before retiring for the night. With the absence of artificial light, the stargazing at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is phenomenal and amongst the best in Southern Africa.

Overnight at the Dwyka Tented Camp

DAY 3 - SANBONA

Spend the day at the Lodge, enjoying the cuisine and embarking on early morning and late afternoon game drives that continue after nightfall.

After an early morning wake up call, gather with fellow travelers for tea, coffee and pastries before departing on a nature drive. Early morning is the best opportunity to see those animals that have been active overnight and are looking for deep shade in which to rest.

During the drive, various species of plants, animals, big game and birds can be seen. Wildlife that may be viewed on the reserve includes lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, white rhino, brown hyena, black-backed jackal, cheetah, hippopotamus, giraffe, springbok, zebra, eland, kuku, red harbeest, black wildebeest, grey rhebok, common duiker, steenbok, klipspringer, grysbok, ostrich and riverine rabbit.

Return to the lodge for breakfast, and enjoy some time at leisure before lunch is served. Relax in the comfort of your room, or join your ranger on a guided nature walk.

Sanbona has about 600 species of plants and it is intriguing to know that various species are flowering at different times throughout the year. There are various floral kingdoms that make up the Reserve, which include Acacia Thickets, Nama, Karoo, Renosterveld, Succulent Karoo and Central Mountain Fynbos. Succulents are especially varied and fascinating with names like Baby's Bottoms, Ostrich Toes and Pig's Ears.

There are also 7 recorded rock-art sites on the Sanbona Wildlife Reserve and some of these may be visited during your stay.

In the late afternoon, join another sundowner nature drive before returning to the lodge for dinner.

Overnight at Dwyka Tented Camp

DAY 3 - SANBONA GAME RESERVE / CAPE TOWN

Enjoy one last morning game drive followed by a leisurely breakfast and time to gather your belongings and complete check-out formalities.

Depart the camp for the return drive to Cape Town. The lodge has prepared a boxed lunch for you to enjoy along the way.

Upon arrival in Cape Town in the late afternoon proceed directly to the bustling waterfront and check in to your hotel. Built in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse and converted in 1990 to a luxury hotel, it is named in honour of the Queen of England and her son. Prince Alfred visited the Cape in 1870 and officially opened the Breakwater basin, today's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. You can feel the ambience of colonial Cape Town as you step into the foyer, sense the past of shipwrecks and storms that colour every corner, then relax in the elegant contemporary bedrooms…and savour the atmosphere of the world's most famous working harbour.

Spend the remainder of the day and evening at leisure. Dinner is provided at the hotel.

Overnight at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel

DAY 4 -CAPE TOWN

Breakfast is served at the hotel this morning. The local Silversea representative will be on hand when it's time to transfer to the airport for your international flight. The hotel's check-out time is 11:00 am. If your flight departs late this evening, you may wish to guarantee your room for a late check-out for an additional charge.

For rates and availability please contact Silversea Cruises

Program Inclusions:

• Two night's stay in a Luxury Tent at the Dwyka Tented Camp
• One night stay in a Mountain Facing Room at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel - Cape Town, S. Africa
• Meals: Breakfast daily; three lunches, and three dinners
• Escorted game drives / tours as described
• Transfers between airport, hotel and pier in air-conditioned vehicles

Luggage Information:

Luggage will remain with the guests throughout the duration of the program. Please make sure to keep all valuable jewelry, cameras and computers with you.

Visa Information:

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding a South African visa. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain appropriate visa documents prior to cruising. Please note that two consecutive blank pages are compulsory for entry into S. Africa.

Accessibility:

The sights visited on this program are not well-equipped for mobility-impaired guests; therefore, this tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair.

Health:

Emergency first aid is available at the safari camp. We advise all guests to travel with a comprehensive insurance policy.

Vaccinations:

Consult your physician for information regarding vaccinations or medications that may be appropriate for your state of health.

Please note:

All Land Programs require a minimum number of participants in order to operate as described. If this minimum number is not obtained, Silversea reserves the right to offer the program at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel a specific departure.

This description is a general overview of the highlights of this program. The local Silversea representative will do everything possible to insure that all of the sites described here are visited, though the tour sequence and specific sites mentioned is subject to change. Closure of some sites due to local or national holiday observances, flight schedules, weather or other factors may affect the program, and the local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if necessary.

The contents and order of activities of this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice. Changes may be due to prevailing weather conditions and/or the movement of wildlife on the Game Reserve. Weather can be cool during early morning game drives in open vehicles when a windbreaker comes in handy. During the day, it can get extremely hot and sunhats, sun block and sunglasses are imperative. Remember to bring your camera and binoculars. Game drive vehicles traverse over uneven terrain making for 'bumpy' rides, and therefore are not recommended for anyone with back problems. This Land Adventure brings you close to nature; insects and other environmental exposure should be anticipated.

Gratuities to guides/drivers, meals and alcoholic drinks other than those noted in itinerary, and other personal expenses are not included in the price of this tour. This program is subject to a 100% penalty for any cancellation notices received 90 days or less prior to sailing.

All Land Adventure fares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Land Adventures are non-transferable and non-refundable for any reason, within 90 days of sailing and are recommended to guests 18 years or age and older. Our local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if local situations, including holidays and weather, require. Silversea shall have no obligation or liability of any kind to guests for the business practices, acts or omissions in connection with or arising out of arrangements with independent contractors, including but not limited to airline carriers, ground-tour operators, and hotels since they are neither agents for nor employees of Silversea Cruises. Silversea's liability does not extend beyond the vessel.

Kapama Southern Camp shares an unfenced boundary with the world renowned Kruger National Park, South Africa's largest wildlife sanctuary and one of the biggest game reserves in the world. A spectacular diversity of wildlife moves through this immense wilderness, including breeding herds of elephant, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe, large buffalo and rhino. With luxury facilities, and a genuine sense of the adventure this is a stunning safari getaway.

Please note: Participants in this program should schedule their flights to depart from Johannesburg, South Africa

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding a South African visa. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain appropriate visa documents prior to cruising.

DAY 1 - CAPE TOWN / HOEDSPRUIT

Upon disembarkation in Cape Town, you will be transferred directly to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Hoedspruit Airport.

Please note, your excess luggage (1 piece per person) will remain in Cape Town, where is will be collected and transferred to Johannesburg. There it will await your arrival in Johannesburg at 54 On Bath Hotel.

On arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, you will be met by a lodge representative and transferred by road to your lodge (+/- 1hr transfer time).

Upon arrival at Kapama Southern Camp, enjoy a welcome drink & complete indemnity forms followed by being shown to your room.

Kapama has a variety of ways for you to explore our beautiful landscapes and wildlife. Our twice-daily game drives and educational bush walks are an essential part of the Kapama experience.

Budding photographers can enroll in our two-day photography workshop to snap that perfect wall-mounted lion shot.

The charm and hospitality of Kapama Southern Camp, inside Kapama Private Game Reserve, makes it a warm and inviting place for families looking for the best safari lodge in the Kruger National Park area. It's a relaxed atmosphere where even the tiniest tots are a priority and the memories made will be with you and your family forever. Offering luxury five-star accommodation, it is the perfect safari destination in South Africa.

Two game drives a day are offered to all our guests. Accompanied by a skilled ranger and tracker, you can expect to encounter a diverse range of animal and bird species. Since this is a Big Five reserve, encountering lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo is possible over a two-day safari.

While seeing big game is always exhilarating, there are many other smaller species that are also captivating, and birding enthusiasts will be delighted at the approximately 350 species of bird recorded on the reserve. Throughout the day, it's likely you will see wildlife such as nyala antelope, Vervet monkeys or even a few of the Big Five.

Return to the lodge for a delicious dinner.

Overnight at Kapama Southern Camp

DAY 2 - KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Breakfast is provided this morning at the camp. Spend the day at Kapama Southern Camp enjoying delicious cuisine and embarking on early morning and late afternoon game drives that continue after nightfall as well as the option of interpretive bush walks.

Lunch and dinner are also provided back at the camp.

Overnight at Kapama Southern Camp

DAY 3 - HOEDSPRUIT / JOHANNESBURG

Time permitting, enjoy one last morning game drive followed by a leisurely breakfast and time to gather your belongings and completing check-out formalities.

Depart the camp and transfer to Hoedspruit Airport.

Check-in and board your onward flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport.

Upon arrival at Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport you will be met by a local representative. You will be accompanied to your awaiting air-conditioned vehicle and transferred directly to 54 on Bath Hotel. Where your luggage will also be awaiting your arrival.

Please note that check-in is at 14h00 and although the hotel will do all possible to have the rooms available upon arrival, early check-in cannot be guaranteed.

Enjoy a delicious dinner at your hotel.

Overnight at the 54 on Bath Hotel - Johannesburg

DAY 4 - DEPART JOHANNESBURG

Breakfast is served at the hotel this morning. The local Silversea representative will be on hand when it's time to transfer to the airport for your international flight.

For rates and availability please contact Silversea Cruises

Program Inclusions:

• Two night's stay in a Villa at the Kapama Southern Camp
• One night stay in a Deluxe Room at 54 on Bath Hotel - Sandton, S. Africa
• Economy-Class flights: Cape Town / Johannesburg / Hoedspruit / Johannesburg - upgrades to Business Class are not available on flights to or from the bush
• Meals: Daily breakfast; two lunches and three dinners
• Escorted game drives / tours as described
• Transfers between airport, hotel and pier in air-conditioned vehicles

Flight Details:

Day 1 - Cape Town / Johannesburg - approximately 2 hours

Day 1 - Johannesburg / Hoedspruit - approximately 1 hour

Day 3 - Hoedspruit / Johannesburg - approximately 1 hour

Please note we allow 2 hours for check-in on regional/international flights and at least 1 hour for domestic flights.

Luggage Information:

Due to limited luggage space on flights to safari camps, guests are limited to one bag (44 lbs. / 20 kg.) for the safari portion of this tour. Please note that weight restrictions are imposed for your safety and are strictly enforced. The balance of your cruise luggage will be stored in Johannesburg and returned to you when you arrive at the hotel. Excess baggage fees are charged by the airline, and are the responsibility of the guest.

Visa Information:

Please check with your travel professional for details regarding a South African visa. It is the responsibility of each guest to obtain appropriate visa documents prior to cruising. Please note that two consecutive blank pages are compulsory for entry into S. Africa.

Accessibility:

The sights visited on this program are not well-equipped for mobility-impaired guests; therefore, this tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilize a wheelchair.

Health:

Emergency first aid is available at the safari camp. We advise all guests to travel with a comprehensive insurance policy.

Vaccinations:

Consult your physician for information regarding vaccinations or medications that may be appropriate for your state of health.

Please note:

All Land Programs require a minimum number of participants in order to operate as described. If this minimum number is not obtained, Silversea reserves the right to offer the program at a different rate based on private arrangements, or to cancel a specific departure.

This description is a general overview of the highlights of this program. The local Silversea representative will do everything possible to insure that all of the sites described here are visited, though the tour sequence and specific sites mentioned is subject to change. Closure of some sites due to local or national holiday observances, flight schedules, weather or other factors may affect the program, and the local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if necessary.

The contents and order of activities of this program are subject to change by the lodge management without prior notice. Changes may be due to prevailing weather conditions and/or the movement of wildlife on the Game Reserve. Weather can be cool during early morning game drives in open vehicles when a windbreaker comes in handy. During the day, it can get extremely hot and sunhats, sun block and sunglasses are imperative. Remember to bring your camera and binoculars. Game drive vehicles traverse over uneven terrain making for 'bumpy' rides, and therefore are not recommended for anyone with back problems. This Land Adventure brings you close to nature; insects and other environmental exposure should be anticipated.

Gratuities to guides/drivers, meals and alcoholic drinks other than those noted in itinerary, and other personal expenses are not included in the price of this tour. This program is subject to a 100% penalty for any cancellation notices received 90 days or less prior to sailing.

All Land Adventure fares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until payment is received in full by Silversea. All Land Adventures are non-transferable and non-refundable for any reason, within 90 days of sailing and are recommended to guests 18 years or age and older. Our local operator reserves the right to substitute other sites if local situations, including holidays and weather, require. Silversea shall have no obligation or liability of any kind to guests for the business practices, acts or omissions in connection with or arising out of arrangements with independent contractors, including but not limited to airline carriers, ground-tour operators, and hotels since they are neither agents for nor employees of Silversea Cruises. Silversea's liability does not extend beyond the vessel.

CAPE TOWN SIMPLY HOTEL

Our Simply Hotel selection is the perfect choice for those who want a centrally located setting from which to discover - or rediscover - the city. Rooms in these 4.5 and 5-star properties are generally Standard Double or King rooms that provide comfortable accommodations and superior service for those who wish to extend their trip with a cultural or shopping experience in some of the world's most iconic cities.

For your convenience, we can easily organize transfers between the airport and hotel or between the hotel and the pier so that you only have to decide how much or how little you wish to do.

Hotel brands that we consistently feature include Intercontinental, JW Marriott, Fairmont or the Conrad Group.

Table Bay Hotel

The Table Bay Hotel offers the ultimate in 5-star luxury hotel accommodation in Cape Town. Considered to be the best address in Cape Town, this sophisticated Sun International property was opened in May 1997 by former South African president, Nelson Mandela. As part of the Sunlux Collection, The Table Bay continues to set its own standards in international service, cuisine and luxury. Conveniently positioned in the V&A Waterfront against the stunning backdrop of the working harbour, Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean; the Table Bay Hotel provides an experience like no other.

CAPE TOWN GRANDE HOTEL

The Grande Hotel is for those who want to begin or prolong their Silversea holiday - luxury accommodations, exclusive service and impeccable attention to detail in style. Grande Hotel guests appreciate the finer things in life. These properties have been chosen not only for their prime location but for their outstanding service and their exceptional quality.

For your convenience, we can easily organize transfers between the airport and hotel or between the hotel and the pier so that you only have to decide how much or how little you wish to do.

Hotel groups that are frequently featured in our program include Shangri-La, Four Seasons, Peninsula or Fairmont to name just a few.

Cape Grace Hotel

Situated on a private quay between Cape Town's bustling V&A Waterfront and the tranquil yacht marina, there is no better position from where to soak in the natural beauty of the Mother City and the very essence of Cape Town living at its best. The elegant and warm atmosphere is evident in every fine detail, begining at the welcoming reception lounge and extends to the spacious harbour and mountain-facing rooms.