Arrive into Cape Town International Airport.
You will be met upon arrival for transfer to The Cape Cadogan where you will check into your accommodation.
Accommodation: The Cape Cadogan
You will enjoy some time to relax the morning with breakfast served at the hotel. Your guide will collect you for full day City Tour where you will start your day by going to the Lower Cable Station to take the Cable Way up to the top of Table Mountain where you will enjoy amazing views of the city bowl and the surround coast. You will descend and enjoy a walking tour of the center with visits to the Company Gardens, seeing the Parliament and St George’s Cathedral.
We will make our way to the Green Market Square, the hip Bree Street and enter the Bo-Kaap which is home to the Cape’s oldest Muslim community and boasts some of the cutest homes with its multi-coloured facades. De Waterkant and its Cape Quarter will definitely be stop during the day which is one of the best revamp areas in all of the city with its good atmosphere, street side cafes or wonderful boutiques.
Lunch will be enjoyed at one of the many eateries of the city (cost not included).
The afternoon you will have some time to explore the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with its bustling waterside atmosphere. You will be treated to a glass of wine at the Bascule Bar to start the famous sundowner tradition overlooking the yacht harbor.
You will return to the hotel at the end of your day.
Accommodation: The Cape Cadogan
After an early breakfast you will be met at reception by your guide and depart Cape Town for the Cape of Good Hope. You will head along the Southern Suburbs and then crossing over “Die Ou Kaapse Weg –The Old Cape Road” and then onto the coastal villages of Misty Cliffs and Scarborough before entering the Cape of Good Nature Reserve. part of the Table Mountain National Park – where nature becomes abundant with rocky shores, unique vegetation, indigenous birds & views to die for. Animals that call this park home are the Cape Mountain Zebra, Ostrich, Eland, Bontebok, Baboon and many more. Once reaching the Point, choose to either climb or ride by funicular to where the lighthouse stands. With sandy white beaches & shipwrecks below the views of False Bay seem out of this world – this fairy-tale spot will have you captivated. On our way out, a must-see visit to the Cape of Good Hope allows another photo opportunity – the most South Western point of Africa.
Continue onto Simon’s Town where you will visit Boulders Beach to see the African Penguin Colony in this beautiful environment.
Stop at midday for a gastronomical experience at The Flagship with chef Duncan Doherty. This 5 course intimate dining experience will allow you to interact with the chef in a small group basis whilst he prepares the lunch for his visitors. The lunch will be paired with some wonderful wines whilst enjoying the idyllic setting of The Flagship with views that span over False Bay Coastline.
You will set off after lunch and head over to Noordhoek and continue back to Cape Town, enjoying some amazing coastal views as you arrive into Hout Bay and then finally onto Camps Bay where you will could possibly stop for a sundowner before returning to the hotel.
We will make a reservation for dinner at The Black Sheep (cost of dinner not included).
Accommodation: The Cape Cadogan
Enjoy the day getting in some rest after your long journey to Cape Town. Enjoy some sunshine and even take a swim in your private plunge pool.
Alternatively take a stroll and enjoy lunch at one of the street side cafes or restaurants.
We will make a dinner reservation at Bistrot Bizerca – cost of dinner not included in the cost.
Accommodation: The Cape Cadogan
You will awake and experience a wonderful breakfast before moving into the Cape Winelands region.
You will concentrate on the Paarl and Franschhoek regions where you can enjoy a walk through the gardens of the beautifully restored Babylonstoren, visit Spice Route where you will enjoy a host of tasting options on offer (from wine, cured meats, chocolate, craft beer and much more). You will enjoy lunch at midday at one of the good local eateries (not included in the cost) before continuing onto Franschhoek in the afternoon with final destination Le Quartier Français, your home for the next two nights. Before ending your day, it will be time for a sundowner which will be enjoyed overlooking the Franchhoek valley in a true style whilst sipping on a Cap Classique (South African Sparkling wine).
We have made a dinner reservation at Reuben’s Restaurant (dinner not included in the cost) at 19:00.
Accommodation: Le Quartier Francais
19:00
You will be picked up after breakfast and drive over to Stellenbosch where you will enjoy a walk through the town and enjoy the history , architecture and even have some time peak into one of the many cute shops of the oldest town in South Africa. You will continue onto the Waterford Wine Estate where you will enjoy a safari wine drive, one of the unique ways of getting closer to nature, experiencing the terroir whilst tasting some of their amazing wines – on a clear day you can view Table Mountain from the vineyard.
Continue onto Delaire Graff where you will enjoy lunch (not included in the cost) and the possibility of another wine tasting whilst taking in some of the most idyllic views from a wine estate.
You will return to Franschhoek where you will have the opportunity to either enjoy some time at leisure or even finish the day with another wine tasting (should time permit).
We have reserved a table for dinner at the award-winning The Tasting Room Restaurant situated at the hotel at 19:00 (dinner not included in the cost).
Accommodation: Le Quartier Francais
You will depart after an early breakfast for the Cape Town International Airport for your scheduled flight to the Greater Kruger area.
You will be met at Eastgate Airport for transfer to Makanyi Private Game Lodge situated in the Timbavati Game Reserve. Check into your accommodation upon arrival and enjoy some time at leisure before setting off on your first safari game drive in open sided 4x4 vehicle.
Return to the lodge where you will have time to refresh before dinner.
Accommodation: Makanyi Private Game Lodge
Enjoy the day exploring the area with early morning and late afternoon safari game drives in search of the African Big 5. You will also have the possibility of enjoying a nature walk accompanied by your armed ranger and tracker. The downtime at the lodge will be spent enjoying the amazing facilities of the lodge.
All meals will be served at the lodge.
Accommodation: Makanyi Private Game Lodge
Another day at Makanyi with morning and afternoon game viewing activities.
All meals to be served at the lodge.
Accommodation: Makanyi Private Game Lodge
Spend your final day in the bush with morning or afternoon game viewing activities or spend the time relaxing around the lodge.
All meals to be served at the lodge.
Accommodation: Makanyi Private Game Lodge
Depart the morning early from Makanyi on a transfer to the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for your scheduled flight to Vilanculos, Mozambique.
You will go through border formalities upon arrival before connecting with a representative of Azura Benguerra Lodge which will assist you with your luggage and get your ready for your departure via helicopter to Benguerra Island.
You will arrive on the island after the scenic to the island. You will be met upon arrival and taken you the main lodge where you will check into your accommodation and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner will be served at the lodge.
Accommodation: Azura Benguerra Lodge
Enjoy the day at Azura Benguerra Lodge with the possibility of partaking in one of the many activities on offer or just enjoying the beaches of the island.
Included activities on offer are a sunset dhow cruise, a Land Rover Island Drive and snorkelling around the lodge. Activities on offer at an additional cost are specialist guided activities, deep sea fishing, boat hire, reef snorkelling, island hopping, scuba diving and diving courses.
All meals to be served at the lodge.
Accommodation: Azura Benguerra Lodge
Day at leisure at Azura Benguerra Lodge.
All meals to be served at the lodge.
Accommodation: Azura Benguerra Lodge
Day at leisure at Azura Benguerra Lodge.
All meals to be served at the lodge.
Accommodation: Azura Benguerra Lodge
Day at leisure at Azura Benguerra Lodge.
All meals to be served at the lodge.
Accommodation: Azura Benguerra Lodge
Enjoy the morning at leisure until the time has arrived to make your journey back homewards. You will depart the island via helicopter. Once back in Vilanculos you will be assisted onto the check in area for your scheduled flight to Johannesburg.
Once back in Johannesburg then you will check in for your flight back to the USA via Europe.
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