Journey Back in Time

SUGGESTED ITINERARY OVERVIEW

ACCOMMODATION DESTINATION NIGHTS BASIS ROOM TYPE

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa Johannesburg, South Africa 1 BB Grand Chateau Suite

Rovos Rail Train South Africa to Zimbabwe 3 FB Deluxe Suite

Victoria Falls Safari Club Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 2 BB Club Room

Selinda Camp Selinda Reserve, Botswana 3 FB Luxury Tent

SOUTH AFRICA

BOTSWANA

ZIMBABWE

DAY 1-2

DAY 2-5

DAY 5-7

DAY 7-10

FAIRLAWNS BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA, Johannesburg

ROVOS RAIL, Pretoria

VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI CLUB, Victoria Falls

SELINDA CAMP, Selinda Reserve

DAYS 1-2FAIRLAWNS BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA 1 night at the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in a Grand Chateau Suite on a bed and breakfast basis.

Set among lush acres of landscaped gardens you’ll find Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa, an urban sanctuary right in the heart of Johannesburg.

With close attention to detail and exceptional service, Fairlawns creates an intimate atmosphere where some of the globe’s most vibrant personalities converge. The chic, upscale suites are individually decorated in varying themes ranging from Eastern influence to French provincial, each featuring every desired modern amenity. The hotel also caters to a variety of culinary tastes with an array of elegant dining experiences to choose from.

Located in Johannesburg - South Africa’s largest city and gateway to the rest of Africa - Fairlawns is situated just 6 km from central Sandton, and 20 km from the Johannesburg city centre to offer the upmarket traveller a delicate mix of luxury and convenience. Established in 1997, Fairlawns, or “FBH” as it’s come to be affectionately known by Managing Director, Michael Kewley, is a property proud in heritage and character. Previously a luxury private residence, it is only fitting that the property has transformed “herself” into the stylish hotel, with an air of eclectic sophistication, that Fairlawns is today.

DAYS 2-5ROVOS RAIL, JOURNEY FROM PRETORIA TO VICTORIA FALLS

3 nights on Rovos Rail in a deluxe suite on a full board basis.

This three-night adventure begins with the train’s departure from Rovos Rail Station in Pretoria. It then winds its way north through Warmbaths, so named for its mineral waters, and Nylstroom, christened by the Voortrekkers as the source of the Nile River as the town’s river happened to be north flowing. The train then passes the edge of the escarpment and crosses the Tropic of Capricorn en route to the border with Zimbabwe.

After formalities at Beitbridge the next morning, the train travels on the BBR line to Bulawayo, second city of Zimbabwe, capital of Matabeleland and industrial capital of the country. The following day sees the train travelling along one of the world’s longest stretches of straight railway line – 114 kilometres – before traversing Hwange National Park, a rich and diverse wildlife sanctuary where animals can be spotted from the train and a game drive excursion is enjoyed.

After a service stop at Thompsons Junction, the sojourn ends at the incomparable Victoria Falls on the mighty Zambezi River. The surrounding areas offer travellers many recreational opportunities including cruises, white-water rafting as well as superb game viewing and photo safaris.

DAY 5–7VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI CLUB, VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE

2 nights at Victoria Falls Safari Club in a Club Room on a bed & breakfast basis.

Victoria Falls Safari Club is an exclusive 20-room boutique hotel overlooking the Zambezi National Park, with a central guest area featuring a modern fine dining restaurant, lounge, bar and viewing deck. Facilities include a two-tiered swimming pool, featuring a 15m lap pool, sundeck and gazebo and a fitness room.

Situated within the magnificent grounds of the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge resort, this luxury club is a place where African history and the enchanting power of nature blend with exotic modern comforts and brings an atmosphere of exclusive African distinctiveness.

The 16 Club rooms and 4 Club suites offer luxurious accommodation with uninterrupted views of unspoilt bushveld and spectacular African sunsets. Safari Club residents have access to all existing services and facilities on the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge resort, but no other resort residents have access to the Club wing, thus ensuring total exclusivity.

DAY 7-10SELINDA CAMP, SELINDA RESERVE, BOTSWANA

3 nights at Selinda Camp in a luxury tent on a full board basis.

Set in one of the most pristine wilderness areas left on our planet, the brand new Selinda Camp rests on the banks of the Selinda Spillway, as it enters the Linyanti River. The private 130,000 hectare Selinda Reserve boasts elephants by the thousands, regular sightings of the Selinda pack of African wild dogs as well as the famous Selinda Lion Pride recently feature in the National Geographic film “Birth of a Pride” by Dereck and Beverly Joubert. The area has a sense of remoteness, a true spirit of Africa, and is a great example of Botswana bush embodying a variety of species and rare animals.

The new Selinda Camp represents the meeting place of three cultures; European, Mokololo and Bayei and is themed to resemble that of the thatched village of Sangwali, one that used to house 3,000 warriors and sufficient enough to loan David Livingstone 200 men during his travels.

Spears, shields and an African version of Robinson Crusoe is the enduring theme through the camp, and its architectural design elements center around Water, Air, Earth and Fire, all of which ground the design.

Selinda Camp’s design pays homage first and foremost to Water, with splashes of blue and crystal-clear swimming pools offering views over the equally immaculate Selinda Spillway to ease your arrival, usually by boat.

The billowing silks, which adorn the ceilings of the lounge area, are a tribute to Air and the afternoon breezes that ripple the endless sea of nearby grasses.

Earth is represented in the cornucopia of home-grown meals lovingly prepared in our kitchens, fresh from the earth, and the bright flames of our evening Fire complete the ethos of being in harmony with nature’s natural elements.

The camp has three expansive guest tents, each covered under thatch and with large en-suite bathrooms, large private veranda and private swimming pool. Each guest tents is unique, designed with its own colour palette and theme. There is in some cultures a fifth element, ‘metal’, which is also incorporated into the design. Every space enhances what Livingstone would have had, what he would have travelled with and found. But beyond that, we go back to the Robinson Crusoe feel, including textures of rope, rooms under thatch, hammocks, lots of space, nautical elements and salvaged wood.

In addition to the three main tents, the Selinda Suite (like its fellow Zarafa Dhow Suite and the Duba Plains Suite), consists of a two-bedroom tented villa. The Selinda Suite operates exclusively, as guests enjoy their own private vehicle, safari guide, chef, manager/butler and entrance to their residence.

The safari drives, walks, boating, tracking, birding and other bespoke viewing activities are designed to place you in front of the best wildlife the area has to offer for a unique one on one life changing experience, from leopards to elephants and hippos and aim to tick off as many as the 200 or more bird species in the area.

2021 RECOMMENDED SELLING RATES

RATE PERIOD USD $ Per Person Sharing

11 January – 31 March 2021 $ 9 585

1 April – 14 June 2021 $ 11 010

15 June – 30 September 2021 $ 14 240

1 October – 31 October 2021 $ 14 585

1 November – 19 December 2020 $ 11 420

20 December 2021 – 10 January 2022 $ 14 510

The pricing above is intended to serve as a guide. Pricing may vary based on changes or customizations made to the itinerary. Pricing assumes 2 guests sharing a room.

THE RATES INCLUDE: FAIRLAWNS BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA Accommodation in a Grand Chateau Suite, complimentary breakfast, Wi Fi and road transfers from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport and to Rovos Rail Station.

ROVOS RAIL All meals, all alcoholic and other beverages, including premium spirit brands and champagne, 24-hour full room service and bar facilities, limited laundry service, excursions accompanied by a qualified tour guide (where applicable); entrance fees to places of interest.

VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI CLUB Inclusive of private road transfers from and to Victoria Falls International Airport, accommodation, breakfast, complimentary minibar (restocked daily with local beer, house wine, soft drinks and bottled water), tea and coffee-making station including a Nespresso machine, digital safe (large enough to hold a laptop), pillow menu - giving guests a choice of different pillows, hairdryer, complimentary Wi-Fi, an extensive range of customized toiletries including insect repellent and sunscreen, air-conditioning and ceiling fans, mosquito nets, all rooms are equipped with two 3/4 beds that can be converted to a king size bed, telephone

SELINDA CAMP Fully inclusive of accommodation, scheduled wildlife activities, meals, daily laundry, return airstrip road transfers, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including premium spirit brands and champagne, mandatory nightly conservation levy and scheduled flights from Victoria Falls via Kasane and ending in Maun.

Great Plains Conservation reserves the right to review published rates in the event of currency exchange rate fluctuation or increases in costs or taxes, which are beyond our control.

EXTENDING YOUR STAY WITH US

Great Plains Conservation has a variety of authentic camps and mobile experiences in Botswana, Kenya and Zimbabwe. We would be happy to facilitate and plan any extended stay you might require in Southern and East Africa.

BOTSWANA Duba Plains Camp | Duba Plains Suite | Duba Explorers Camp | Zarafa Camp | Zarafa Dhow Suite | Selinda Camp | Selinda Suite | Selinda Explorers Camp | Xigera Safari Lodge

KENYA ol Donyo Lodge | Mara Plains Camp | Mara Expedition Camp | Mara Nyika Camp

ZIMBABWE Mpala Jena Camp | Mpala Jena Suite | Sapi Explorers Camp

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