Cape Town is a beautiful beginning to your African journey and offers a collection of unforgettable highlights. Your first three nights will be spent at The Palm House Boutique Hotel and spa, a charming property known for its excellent reviews, tranquil atmosphere and convenient location close to Cape Town’s major attractions.
You may arrive at Cape Town International Airport at any time of day or night. Your dedicated driver will meet you in the domestic arrivals hall and transfer you on a comfortable thirty minute journey to The Palm House in Wynberg. If your arrival is during daylight hours, a short stop at Signal Hill will be included for a welcome drink and a magnificent panoramic view of the city.
Once settled, the remainder of the day is yours to relax, adjust to the time zone and ease into the rhythm of your holiday. All meals for own account
08h00
Enjoy breakfast at leisure.
09h00
Your private driver guide will meet you at the hotel reception for your Half Day Cape Town City Highlights Tour. The morning includes a visit to Table Mountain, weather permitting, followed by a curated wine tasting at Klein Constantia. One wine tasting experience and all entrance fees are included. Bottled water will be provided in the vehicle throughout the day. Lunch is for your own account.
14h00
Your tour concludes returning you to The Palm House. This time is approximate and may vary slightly depending on the flow of the day. Rest of day is at leisure. Dinner is for your own account.
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND, STAYING IN HOUSE FOR A MEAL AT PALM HOUSE:
The DE TAFEL menu is a fine dining , MULTI COURSE TASTING MENU, designed by the owner himself, Gregory Henderson. Winner of numerous awards. This feast for the senses, is quite possibly the most unique meal you will ever enjoy.
Prices from as little as GBP 35, per person, for a multi course menu, worth at least 2 or 3 times the price!
The combinations of flavours, are absolutely mind boggling, and all of it celebrates the highest levels of cuisine creatitvity imaginabe, showcasing local ingredients, farm to table, foraging, and many local herbs, harvested in sustainable ways!
Enjoy breakfast at leisure.
09h00
Your dedicated driver guide will meet you once again at the hotel reception for a Full day Cape Point experience. Today’s touring includes a visit to the charming penguin colony, the dramatic Cape Point Lighthouse set high above some of the world’s most spectacular sea cliffs, and the breathtaking Chapman’s Peak coastal drive. The day concludes with a visit to the beautiful Kirstenbosch Gardens where you can enjoy the famous tree canopy walkway. All entrance fees are included. Lunch is for your own account.
16h00 Depart Kirstenbosch.
16h15 Return to The Palm House Boutique Hotel to freshen up before dinner.
17h45 Enjoy a transfer to an exciting and immersive evening at GOLD Restaurant, featuring a lively drumming experience, a fourteen dish tasting menu and vibrant African entertainment. Drinks for own account
22h00 Return transfer to The Palm House Boutique Hotel.
07h00 Enjoy breakfast at leisure.
08h00 Your driver will meet you at the hotel reception for your transfer from Palm House to Cape Town International Airport.
08h30 Arrive at the airport and proceed with check-in for your Airlink flight to Hoedspruit.
10h30 Depart Cape Town on Airlink flight 4Z657, arriving in Hoedspruit at 13h00.
Upon arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, you will be welcomed by your private transfer representative for the scenic journey to Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp. The drive is approximately one and a half hours.
Settle into your luxury tent and enjoy a welcome lunch before preparing for your first afternoon safari drive. As the sun sets over the reserve, you will experience the magic of the bush as wildlife becomes active for the evening.
Dinner will be served beneath the African skies.
Enjoy an early start as you prepare for a full day of safari experiences in the Greater Kruger.
Morning
Set out on your morning safari drive with expert guides who will introduce you to the rich wildlife and beautiful landscapes surrounding Thabamati. This is often the most active time of day in the bush, offering excellent photographic opportunities.
Return to camp for a relaxed breakfast followed by leisure time. You may unwind at your tent, enjoy the views over the waterhole or simply soak in the tranquility of the reserve.
Afternoon
After lunch, depart on your afternoon safari drive as the animals become active again in the cooler hours. Enjoy sundowners in the bush as the sky changes colour over the horizon.
Return to camp for a beautifully prepared dinner.
All meals are included.
Enjoy an early start this morning as you prepare to continue your journey north.
06h00 Your driver from Mfafa Travel Services will meet you for your road transfer from Thabamati Luxury Tented Camp to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. The journey takes approximately three to three and a half hours.
09h00 Arrive at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport and check in for your Airlink flight to Victoria Falls.
11h35 Depart Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport on Airlink flight 4Z476, arriving at Victoria Falls Airport at 13h25.
Upon arrival in Victoria Falls, you will be welcomed by an Insika Lodge representative for your transfer to the lodge.
Once you have settled in, the remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to relax and enjoy the lodge facilities.
Lunch and dinner are for your own account.
After breakfast, your private guide will meet you for a morning tour of Victoria Falls. You will explore the Zimbabwean side of the waterfall, which offers some of the most breathtaking vantage points and excellent opportunities for photography. Enjoy the walk through the rainforest pathways as you experience the power and beauty of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
In the late afternoon you will be collected for your Zambezi Vista Luxury Sunset Cruise. This shared experience takes you along the upper Zambezi River, where you can relax and appreciate the scenery, wildlife and gentle evening light. The cruise lasts approximately two hours and thirty minutes and includes a selection of premium beverages and canapés, along with return transfers to and from Insika Lodge.
The remainder of the evening is at leisure. Dinner is for your own account.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at Insika Lodge.
11h45
Check out and meet your driver for your road transfer to Victoria Falls Airport.
Flight to Johannesburg.
13h40
Depart VFA, arriving at OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) at 15h15.
On arrival in Johannesburg you will connect to your international departure flight from 19h00 onwards. Lunch for own account.
This marks the end of our services.
