On arrival at Cape Town International Airport you are met and assisted with your transfer to Ellerman House.
Situated in the heart of one of the most exclusive suburbs, Bantry Bay, just ten minutes away from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and in walking distance to the Clifton and Camps Bay beaches, this elegant Edwardian mansion overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Whether you choose the opulent atmosphere of Ellerman House or the modern style of its villas, you too will fall under the spell of this address that combines all the pleasures of Cape Town. Enjoy the gourmet cuisine, tasting fine vintage wines and surveying the impressive private art collection, plus a view of the Atlantic Ocean that is quite simply spectacular.
There is a plethora of activities available in Cape Town. A couple of “must do’s” include:
- An orientation tour of Cape Town including the Table Mountain Cable car,
- A visit to the “shanty town” of New Rest and learn what the African residents are doing to improve their lot in life,
- A visit to Robben Island, the place where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for so many years.
In addition to the above, a number of other options are available and include:
- A day tour to Cape Point, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet,
- A visit to the jackass penguin colony in Simonstown,
- A day in famous wine-growing regions of the Cape, including Stellenbosch.
Activities will be arranged pending further discussions (at additional cost).
You have 3 full days in which to discover Cape Town.
Overnights: Ellerman House - House Suite - 4 nights - Including return airport transfers, breakfast, laundry packed, selected beverages (excluding wines & Champagne), fully stocked in-room bar, guest pantry and laundry
This morning you will transferred to the airport for your regional flight to Hoedpsruit. (Please note that this flight is not included in the costs)
Once you've landed at Hoedspruit Airport you are met and transferred to Makanyi Private Game Reserve. where you arrive in time for high tea, followed by an afternoon game drive.
Located on the western edge of the Kruger National Park, an area that spans over 2.4 million hectares, the Timbavati Game Reserve is truly exceptional in that it is easily accessible from main air and road access routes and yet remains wild and unspoilt.
Return to camp for dinner.
Overnight: Makanyi Private Game Lodge - Luxury Pool Suite - All meals, selected beverages, two daily game drives, bush walks, fishing, picnics, star gazing, use of the gym and laundry
Makanyi Private Game Lodge is run by an English woman who fall in love with South Africa and Makanyi. She decided to totally change her life after visiting this enchanting place and moved from London to here to create Makanyi Lodge and share her passion with responsible travellers.
Privileged guests of Makanyi Private Game Lodge enjoy a real safari experience in the Timbavati, an area adjacent and open to the Kruger National Park. They have a stress less stay thanks to a peaceful environment and outstanding services. They share great and unforgettable moments outdoor, on the deck offering stunning views of the dam and the amazing wildlife scenes. The swimming pool is uniquely shaped and the sun loungers around the pool are perfect for sunbathing or reading.
Indoor, the loft can serve as a quiet reading area or as a lounge to enjoy a movie. Guests feel at home in the middle of the African desert in the cosy sofas close to the fireplace.
After an active game drive or a bush walk, you will appreciate relaxing at the private bar for a drink with your friends. Then, you will have an amazing African style dinner outside, by the fire, organised by the highly professional staff.
Overnights: Makanyi Private Game Lodge - Luxury Pool Suite - 2 nights - All meals, selected beverages, two daily game drives, bush walks, fishing, picnics, star gazing, use of the gym and laundry
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred by road to Londolozi Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch and a rest before your afternoon game drive.
The Londolozi Private Game Reserve’s name is derived from the Zulu meaning ‘protector of all living things’. Londolozi Private Game Reserve is a wildlife paradise situated on the Sand River, in the heart of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve on the western border of the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Londolozi was created by brothers Dave and John Varty whose commitment to wildlife preservation and nature conservation is world renowned, with several wildlife documentaries been made with their help and expertise.
Following your afternoon game drive return to the lodge for dinner.
Overnight: Londolozi Private Game Lodge - Tree Camp - Suite - All meals, selected beverages, game activities and laundry
Londolozi is a predator's paradise and one of the best places in the world for viewing leopards in their natural habitat. Over the past thirty years the leopards of Londolozi have developed legendary status, owing to the truly remarkable partnership between the leopards and rangers and trackers. These naturally elusive creatures have become Londolozi’s icon species and guests regularly witness remarkable leopard sightings.
The reserve is keen on wildlife rehabilitation and protection that goes hand-in-hand with community upliftment. Londolozi’s emphasis on protecting the natural splendour of the African bush has been paired with luxury and exclusivity. Activities on offer include night and day game drives, nature walks, visits to the nearby Shangane village, yoga and a range of massage therapies at the Life Centre or in the privacy of your own room.
Overnights: Londolozi Private Game Lodge - Tree Camp - Suite - 2 nights - All meals, selected beverages, game activities and laundr
This morning after breakfast and a final game drive you will be transferrred to Londolozi airstrip for your scheduled flight to Johannesburg and depart Africa.
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