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Magically cocooned on its own private island, surrounded by palms and sparkling water, our award-winning One&Only Spa is Cape Town’s most comprehensive spa experience and an enchanting destination in its own right. With unrivaled amenities that include beauty treatments by StudiO and Biologique Recherche Paris, vitality pools, aroma-steam rooms, and experience showers, an extensive range of classic and exclusive holistic spa therapies will be tailored perfectly to your needs, for ultimate urban relaxation. One&Only Spa and StudiO are available for daily pampering, to both guests and visitors from 08.00 - 20.00.

Renowned for our love of all things energetic, One&Only Cape Town offers unrivaled active inspiration for all ages and abilities. Work out in our expansive, state-of-the-art gym, complete with expert personal trainers who can tailor the perfect programme. Try yoga or Pilates in our dedicated studios, or get closer to the sun and practice al fresco. Guided excursions promote fitness favorites with a side of sightseeing; Paddle Boarding through the canals, hiking Table Mountain, yoga in the park, and running along the picturesque promenade. The Fitness Centre is open daily from 06.00 - 20.00.

One&Only Cape Town is a renowned destination for family fun, designing incredible adventures all ages can enjoy in harmony, and featuring a complimentary KidsOnly club that’s fully supervised year-round. Bursting with age-appropriate, fun and educational pursuits, 4-12 year olds can enjoy the ever-popular Wii, Xbox and PlayStation hub, active sports, games, art, and outdoor learning, as well as thrilling excursions to a range of attractions including Butterfly World, the Planetarium, City Rock and more - perfect for a little parental down-time! Our KidsOnly club is open daily from 10.00 - 18.00 for hotel guests, and with the beautiful sunny Cape Town spring weather, children can enjoy daily outdoor activities. KidsOnly will require activity sessions be pre-booked, with one three-hour session at 10.00 and another at 15.00.

Cape Town is considered one of the best wine-producing regions in the world. For those wanting to enjoy and explore the wines on offer, One&Only Cape Town's Head Sommelier, Luvo Ntezo will host guests to an enticing introduction. With almost 700 references, One&Only Cape Town features one of the most balanced and diverse wine collections on the continent. The experience takes place in the resort Wine Studio, a sleek and sophisticated space showcasing a sampling of the resort’s impressive offering. Following a brief tour, guests will be presented with a decadent South African cheese and wine tasting experience, highlighting five prestigious vintages from the Cape's most exquisite wine farms.

When: Daily, 12pm-6pm (1 hour)
Meeting Point: Wine Studio
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Min/max persons: Minimum of 1 guest, maximum of 8 guests
Cost: R750 per person
Please note: This activity should be booked 72-hours in advance, there is a 48-hour cancellation policy. Guests must be 18 years and older.

Guests can discover the Cape Winelands – a vast, lush green area in which many of the world’s top wines are produced. There are several areas that make up the Cape Winelands, most notably Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, and together they are home to hundreds of exceptional wine farms - making it a challenge for visitors to know which to visit in a potentially limited amount of time. One&Only Cape Town’s expert Sommelier Team can lead guests on a premier wine tasting experience to remember. Each excursion is completely bespoke – according to personal preferences, and with the freedom to visit choice wine farms for the ideal day tasting, interacting with winemakers and learning the unique histories of the individual farms. The experience also includes luxury transport services and a spectacular winelands lunch.

When: Daily, 8am-6pm, full day tour and can be tailored as required.
Meeting Point: Porte Cochere
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Min/max persons: Minimum 2 guests, maximum 8 guests
Cost: R9000 per couple
Please note:
This activity should be booked 72-hours in advance, there is a 48-hour cancellation policy. Guests must be 18 years and older.

One&Only Cape Town is home to the only Nobu Restaurant in Africa – part of the renowned group headed by World-class master chef Nobuyuki ‘Nobu’ Matsuhisa. Nobu gives classical Japanese cuisine a contemporary twist with a Peruvian influence. Nikkei is the name for this culinary trend: combining Japanese and Peruvian cuisine.

Nobu Cape Town offers an exciting Masterclass where guests can learn how to prepare Nobu’s signature dishes, and enjoy sensational Sake pairings. This exceptional experience will include a Tempura or Toban Yaki cooking demonstration of cold dishes at the sushi bar and hot dishes in the main kitchen; a presentation of Sake and other beverages by Nobu’s Sommelier Team; a souvenir take-home recipe pack; and most importantly, guests will dine at the sushi bar, and have the hot dishes prepared and served family-style.

When: Daily, 12pm–3pm, 2.5 hours
Meeting Point: Nobu sushi counter
Level of Difficulty: Medium
Min/max persons: Minimum 2 guests, maximum 16 guests
Cost: R2500 per adult; R1500 per child
Please note: This activity should be booked 48-hours in advance, there is a 24-hour cancellation policy. Guests must be 10 years and older and over 18 for Sake or Wine Tasting. Guests to specify any dietary restrictions in advance

South Africa is often described as a Rainbow Nation, being home to many diverse cultures. As a result, there is a variety of influences to every aspect of South African life, including its cooking. One&Only Cape Town invites guests to join them on a ‘Cooking Tale of Two Sisters’. These ‘sisters’ are in fact edible delights, loved by locals, both of them made from the same ingredients, sweet and fried, however looking and tasting distinctly different because of their method, and who traditionally made them - their names are Koeksister and Koe’sister. The resort’s pastry team lead this hands-on session in the resort pastry kitchen as guests learn the secrets to making these ‘sisters’. Ideal for families, everyone will receive the Chef’s tried and tested personal recipes in a souvenir pack, as well as a One&Only apron.

When: Daily, 2 hours
Meeting Point: Pastry Kitchen
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Min/max persons: Minimum of 2, maximum of 8 guests
Cost: R650 per person
Please note: This activity should be booked 48-hours in advance, there is a 24-hour cancellation policy. Guests must be 12 years and older, or younger accompanied by parent. Guests to specify any dietary restrictions in advance.

Discover the mesmerising and private V&A Waterfront waterways by Water Bike or SUP (stand-up paddle board), with historic landmarks and breath-taking views of Table Mountain along the way. Both activities provide an exhilarating and unique experience, suited for people of all athletic abilities. Guides are available to coach and assist, and ensure guests feel at ease throughout the experience.

When: Daily, 30 or 60 minutes, weather dependent
Meeting Point: Vista Deck
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Min/max persons: Minimum 1 guest, maximum 8 guests
Cost: R300 per person for 30mins; R495 per person for 60mins
Please note: This activity should be booked with concierge 48-hours in advance, there is a 24-hour cancellation policy. Guests must be 10 years and older with parent’s consent.

Africa has been called the greatest show on earth, and Lion Sands presents a safari that plays out like a highlights reel. Our reserve conserves 5 000ha (12 500ac) of a habitat that is home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere. You will see all of Africa’s iconic species – lion leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, and zebra – along with a supporting cast of no less intriguing 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird. Our safaris present an adventure that is wild, and then some!

Being entirely private, Lion Sands offers you an intimate safari experience. With only six guests to a game viewer and exclusive traversing on our reserve, you’ll have minimal encounters with other people. Though compelling sightings do attract more attention, the number of vehicles here is also limited. This ensures the animals aren’t put under stress and you are able to spend more time with them, observing their natural behaviour. While you are out exploring, you will by no means be roughing it. Your game viewer has cushioned bucket seats, waterproof device holders, blankets and ponchos – and stops off in a scenic spot for drinks and snacks.

These are our after-breakfast walks on the wild side. For those who wish to experience the bush, not just observe it, there is no better guided excursion. You are dropped in the thick of things and all five senses engage… Feel the scrub crunch beneath your feet, touch a velvety acacia seed pod, hear the crack of a branch indicating you are not alone, and spot the game appear just metres off – exhilarating! This is also a wonderful opportunity to encounter the smaller creatures, often missed on safari vehicles, and to discover more about the reserve’s plants – many with fascinating medicinal properties and traditional uses.

The African landscape stretches as far as the eye can see at Lion Sands, and we knew we had to find a special place to capture and enjoy its vastness and splendour. Guy Aubrey Chalkley once set up camp in a majestic centuries old Leadwood Tree to escape predators roaming the plains below.

We decided that this would be the ideal place to build the ultimate bush bedroom, the Chalkley Treehouse. The treehouse is a secure and lavish platform under the African stars, with all the comforts that a guest can experience at a five star safari lodge.

We take our guests to the tree house at sunset, where drinks and a scrumptious picnic dinner await them.The hours of African dusk can be enjoyed relaxing and absorbing the vastness of the bushveld as it transforms from day to night, before turning in for slumber beneath the incredible night sky.

Make your way through rows of magnificent white boulders and across a small drawbridge, and you will find Africa opening up in front if you. Set amid the pure and untouched wild, you will be surrounded by African bush and uninhibited wildlife at its best.

The Kingston Treehouse is constructed entirely from wood and glass, with contemporary décor in understated hues of greys, white, black and purple. No matter what the weather has in store, you will have a safe and luxurious setting with a unique window to enjoy the ever-changing views. In fact, we defy you to find two identical African sunsets.

The 60m2 Treehouse is situated about 5 minutes from the main lodge, and you will have radio contact with the rangers, should you choose to. You will also find some cellphone reception; but don’t expect any wi-fi in the bush. Kingston is equipped with full bathroom and shower facilities, and Africology products to complete your sensory experience.

Before a dinner of tapas or a full meal with Champagne,
enjoy an hour-long massage under the stars to relax and
become quiet with the nature around you. A yoga mat and
chart are also provided for your use, should the whim strike
you.

From boma feasts to safari refreshment stops, dining promises to be a highlight – for all our guests, with any dietary requirement, including kosher, catered for. Our chefs transform local recipes into contemporary dishes, giving you a taste for Southern Africa. Paired with premium wines from the Cape, dining becomes an experience. Our wine tastings are also a favourite of connoisseurs and dabblers, alike.

In our experience, being well taken care of inspires a fundamental sense of well-being. And how better to indulge than with luxurious accommodation, wholesome food, and spa therapies? We favour Africology products, instilled with the belief that self-care brings balance. So with our massages, wraps and facials, we promise a wellness experience to rejuvenate your body, quiet your mind, and revitalise your spirit.

Lion Sands together with More Community Trust assists our local Huntington and Justicia B villages, and you can get involved, too. Take a community tour, the proceeds of which go to our development projects here, or roll up your sleeves to help out through our Get Your Hands Dirty initiatives.

These centre on education, infrastructure, health and environment, and you can choose the area best suited to your skills and interest. These are extraordinary social experiences that bring you to the heart of Southern Africa to make your own and others’ dreams come true.

Africa has an air of romance that sets her apart from anywhere else in the world. However, it is upon stepping into the Victoria Falls rainforest that guests are truly swept off their feet. There is no finer ambience than the gentle roar of the waterfall. The trees grow so closely together that their branches entwine, and their soft, wet drip across the stone path that weaves through this natural wonder. Submerge yourself in the fragrance of the fauna and the playful fauna in this enchanting and awe-inspiring space. A guided tour is included in the nightly rate, excluding park fees. Satisfy your wanderlust by visiting the more beautiful of the Seven Wonders of the World.

The Wild Horizons concession appears like a flame lily in a bouquet of roses- unique, intriguing, captivating, and drenched in natural beauty. Over 420 bird species flock to this bush paradise, nesting in the trees, drawing stencils across the sky, and flitting around the streams to create an aura of opulence that beckons keen ‘twitchers’. The experienced eye of your accompanying guide will show you the clever weavers west-side nests, the tawny brown Falcons perched between Baobab branches, and the scarlet feathers of the lilac breasted rollers that dance among the leaves. Zebra, impala, sable, wildebeest, kudu and warthogs have also made the concession their home, and curiously survey you as a guest exploring their world.

Embark on a trip to the one-of-a-kind Lookout Café, perched 120 meters above the turbulent rapids of the Zambezi River. This all-inclusive activity is set against the backdrop of the iconic Victoria Falls Bridge, which hangs over the spectacular chasm of the Batoka Gorge. During the rainy season, wisps of the spray from the rainforest curl around the edge of the rock face near the bridge. Creative cocktails and other beverages are included in the activity. From the vantage point of the café, guests can watch the bright rafts plummet through the rapids below, or adrenalin lovers soaring through the air on one of the exciting high wire activities.

In between the lips of the cavernous Batoka gorge, rages the Zambezi river. Indulge in a selection of cocktails and canapes while nestled on the edge of a steep rock face that is hugged by trees and shrubs and blanketed by an endlessly wide sky. When the wind plays with your hair, the setting sun kisses your skin, and the birdsong floats down from the tree branches, you will realise that this is one of the most perfect positions on the planet. The Batoka Gorge is more than a deep fissure in the Earth. It symbolises decades of Mother Nature’s hard work, chiselling an icon onto her surface. It is evidence of the earth’s immense age. It is a humbling sight that will engulf you and fill you with a sense of appreciations and contentment. This incredible spectacle is just a short drive away from the camp and is the ideal location for relaxation and reflection. With a sight so lovely, it is impossible not to leave with exquisite photographs, which will be developed into small hard copies of the wonderful memories you have made. A selection of wine, refreshing beverages and delectable canapes await guests in this secluded and serene spot.

There is an African proverb that tells us that “Wisdom is like fire. People take it from others”. By visiting a local rural village and interacting with the people who live there, you not only forge new friendships, you will also discover a different lifestyle, a new way of doing things, and a broader perspective of life without modern luxuries. Africa is rich in culture, and by immersing yourself in another culture, you foster an understanding of it. We travel to learn, to broaden our perspectives, and to gain a deeper appreciation of the diversity of the world we live in. This is a wonderful experience for all, but especially beneficial for children, because, as the Moroccan proverb reminds us, “Instruction in youth is like engraving in stone”. You will fill your suitcase with souvenirs and your camera with photographs, but for an authentic and rewarding African adventure, you should fill your mind with knowledge.

The black basalt of the Batoka gorge stretches 100 meters skywards and is enrobed in thick vegetation, creating an idyllic space for zip lines to whizz through and unveil a stunning perspective of this breath-taking natural setting. Embark on a two-hour eco-adventure lead by two professional guides across nine unique slides. The adventure unfolds from the Wild Horizons Lookout Café, perched above the cove that forms at the first bend of the river below the waterfall. This is where your senses awaken to the excitement to come as the overwhelming view of this cavernous gorge rises to greet you. The turbulent rapids rage below, their steady roar climbing up the canyon creating an ambience of adventure. The awe-inspiring fauna and flora that sprouts across the lips of the gorge entice Trumpeter Hornbills, Schalow’s Turaco, Peregrine Falcons- and if you are extremely lucky, the rare Taita Falcon. The gentle nature and moderate speed of the slides entices those who want to experience an adrenaline rush minus the scare factor. This is the activity where tranquility meets titillation and can be enjoyed by nature lovers, families, thrill seekers and corporate team building groups. The canopy tour can even be appreciated by those who get sweaty palms and a tingle in their toes just thinking about heights, as the slides traverse over a thick tangle of trees and vegetation.

Guests visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (VFTW),a non-profit whose mission is to advance environmental conservation through hands-on wildlife research, the management of a veterinary laboratory and rehabilitation facility and the education of local peoples in the sustainable usage of natural resources.

Included Activity- this activity is included in our rates but must be scheduled with management on arrival and is subject to availability.

Selected Spa Treatments are available in the privacy of your suite (subject to availability, on request at an additional charge).