Mixing & Matching so you can get the best overall
package
This website contains a vast array of tours safaris
and stopovers, ranging from one day to 21 days. Most
customers travelling to Africa string several
packages together to make one longer package that
best suits their tastes, needs, and time
availability.
Our staff at Bench have a full knowledge of tour
start dates/days, of connecting travel, of
intermediate hotels, and of optional side tours. You
tell us what individual tours and stopovers appeal
to you, then we can combine together the best package
for you.
Once you are armed with the information from this
web site, just call us so that one of our
consultants can do the mixing & matching and put
it all together for you.
POPULAR
ITINERARIES
Over the years we have noticed that certain
combinations prove very popular. When you call we
can give you examples of what other have found to be
great combinations. Below are a few examples to whet
your appetite.
KENYA & VICTORIA FALLS
12 Days/11 Nights
From $4675 per person, twin share. (excludes
flights)
This is a tour geared towards wildlife enthusiasts. If you are looking to see loads of game,
this is the tour for you! Travelling to the big names of Kenya‘s National Parks, including
Samburu, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara, you are guaranteed superb game viewing
opportunities. Located on the Zambezi River, about 621 miles from its source, the Victoria
Falls are one of World's best-known geographical features and tourist attractions. With a
width of 5600 feet and an average depth of about 328 feet, they form the biggest single
curtain of falling water in the world.
DAY 1 - Arrive in the Capital City of Nairobi and transfer to your hotel. Overnight The Stanley
DAY 2 - Drive past the extinct Volcano of Mt Longonot and Suswa into the homelands of
the Masai. The Masai Mara constitutes the northern stretch of the Serengeti and has the
richest concentration of animals in Kenya. In the afternoon, you have the opportunity to
observe the unique world of the Masai Mara.
Dinner and overnight Siana Springs tented Camp or Mara Sarova Camp. (BLD)
DAY 3 - You spend the full day on game drives through the tremendous Fauna of the Masai
Mara searching for the "Big Five": (Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard).
Dinner and overnight Siana Springs tented camp or Mara Sarova Camp. (BLD)
DAY 4 - Your journey takes you straight to Lake Nakuru, which is known for its
Sensational Flamingos and Pelicans. The park also boasts over 30 Rhinos as well as a large
population of Leopards. After lunch in Lion Hill Lodge enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight in Lion Hill Lodge. (BLD)
DAY 5 - Early morning game drive before a short drive to your next destination,
namely the beautiful Lake Naivasha. Enjoy what are possible the best views in Africa
overlooking the beautiful Great Rift Valley. Here you have options of golf on a beautiful 18
hole golf course, bird walks, horse riding, boat cruise on the lake (all not included in the
price of the journey). Dinner and overnight in The Great Rift Valley Lodge. (BLD)
DAY 6 - Drive past Mount Kenya to Shaba National Reserve. This Reserve is situated in the
dry area of Northern Kenya, where the nomad tribes, the Samburus, the Rendilles and the
Boran live. After lunch you will encounter the amazing animal world of Shaba Game
Reserve. Return to Sarova Shaba lodge situated on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro river.
Dinner and overnight in Sarova Shaba Lodge. (BLD)
DAY 7 - Full day game drives Samburu Reserve with picnic lunch, known for its greve
Zebras and the Gerenuk Gazelles. You then take a game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro river,
the only source of water for this dry Park.
Dinner and overnight in Sarova Shaba Lodge. (BLD)
DAY 8 - Transfer to Nairobi in the morning to connect with your onward flight to
Johannesburg, (not included in costing). Overnight at the D’oreale Grande. (B)
DAY 9 - Morning shuttle to Johannesburg Airport to connect with flight to Victoria Falls,
(not
included in costing). On arrival at Victoria Falls Airport transfer to the Safari Lodge. Afternoon
sunset cruise. Dinner and overnight at the Victoria Falls safari Lodge. (BD)
DAY 10 - Day at leisure to enjoy your guided tour of the falls
Dinner and overnight at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. (BD)
DAY 11 - Day at lesiure.
Boma dinner and overnight at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. (BD)
DAY 12 - This morning transfer to Victoria
Falls Airport for your onward flight to
Johannesburg, not included in costing. (B)
SUN CITY, PILANESBERG & CAPE TOWN
8 Days/7 Nights
From $1920 per person, twin share. (excludes
flights)
Sun City Resort has a unique heartbeat and an African rhythm of its own and is unlike
any other Resort destination in the world. This is pure fantasy and your every desire is
met. There are four world-class hotels including the magnificent Palace of the Lost City
that glitters like a jewel beneath the African sun, brilliant in its rain forest surroundings
and luxurious in its detail and design. Adjoining the Resort, is the beautiful Pilanesberg
National Park, which will delight game viewers as it is a malaria free zone and home to
the Big 5. Situated on Cape Town's Platinum mile and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean,
Winchester Mansions is an exclusive, privately-owned 4 star hotel in Cape Town. It sets
itself apart among other hotels in and around Cape Town with its spectacular
beachfront location, stylish elegance and personalised service.
DAY 1 - Transfer by road from Johannesburg Airport to Sun City
Overnight: Sun City Main Hotel or Cascades Hotel (B)
DAY 2 - Day at leisure. Overnight: Sun City Main Hotel or Cascades Hotel (B)
DAY 3 - Transfer by road from Sun City to Pilanesberg Game Reserve.
Afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Ivory Tree Lodge (BLD)
DAY 4 - Morning and afternoon game drives. Overnight: Ivory Tree Lodge (BLD)
DAY 5 - Transfer by road from the Pilanesberg Game Reserve to Johannesburg
for Flight to Cape Town. (own expense). On arrival in Cape Town transfer from the Airport to the Winchester Mansions
Overnight: Winchester Mansion (B)
DAY 6-7 - Days at leisure. Overnight: Winchester Mansions (B)
DAY 8 - Transfer to Cape Town Airport (B)
TANZANIA & ZANZIBAR
11 Days/10 Nights
From $4850 per person, twin share. (excludes
flights)
This 11-day safari is ideal for wildlife and beach lovers. You will travel through
Tanzania's most renowned game parks, including the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro
Crater conservancy, before continuing to Zanzibar to while away the days on white
sandy beaches lapped by turquoise seas.
DAY 1 - Arrival transfer in Kilimanjaro to
Arusha Dinner and overnight The Arusha Hotel or
similar (D)
DAY 2 - With driver/guide in 4X4 safari
vehicle depart for the Ngorongoro Crater. Overnight
at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. (BLD)
DAY 3 - Morning game drive into the crater.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (BLD)
DAY 4 - Depart for the Serengeti National
Park with a stop enroute at Ol’duvai Gorge.
On
arrival enjoy an afternoon game drive. Overnight at
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (BLD)
DAY 5 - Full day of game drives in the
National Park. Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
(BLD)
DAY 6 - Depart for Lake Manyara, a mineral
lake lying in the Rift Valley. Enjoy and afternoon
game drive in the National Park.
Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Hotel. (BLD)
DAY 7 - Drive to Arusha for onward flight to
Zanzibar. Transfer on arrival to Stone Town.
Overnight at the Serena Inn (BL)
DAY 8 - Transfer to the East Coast. Overnight
at Breezes Beach Club. (BD)
DAY 9 - Day at leisure. Overnight at Breezes
Beach Club. (BD)
DAY 10 - Day at leisure. Overnight at Breezes
Beach Club. (BD)
DAY 11 - Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for
flight to Dar es Salaam. (B)
