My Dream Holiday in South Africa

Cape Town

Arrival in Airport and private transfer to the hotel.

As is the first contact with the city and after a long trip to arrive, the afternoon will be dedicated to the exploration of the city. 

We will start with a drive through the city center, passing landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope, built in 1666 by the Dutch East India Company. Admire the baroque grandeur of City Hall and the Grand Parade. Continue along Adderley Street to St. George’s Cathedral, overseen by the Anglican Diocese of Nobel Peace Laureate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Dinner in hotel.

Explore Cape Town and around

Bo-kaap, for a quick walk with our personal guide to discover these beautiful colourful houses and the history behind them and the area.

Maidens' Cove,  This is what we call the Kodak moment of the tour:  prepare the cameras for the most beautiful photos of your Cape Town memories, with a panoramic view of Lion's head, Table Mountain, Camps Bay Beach, Clifton and the Twelve Apostles Mountains range. Dolphins, Whales and Seals can be spotted here. The stop at this beautiful Cove will leave us breathless.

Hout Bay Beach,  also known as Cape Peninsula Private Tour will be considered complete without a Stop at this fishing harbour . The best fish and chips can be purchased here for a sit down or take away. Here we will find one of the biggest souvenir and gift market where you can bargain for the price of any item.

Chapman's Peak Drive, Hout Bay Road Between Noordhoek and Hout Bay, This is one of the most beautiful scenic route in the World. We will stop here for photos opportunity.

Cape Point Vineyards Tasting Room,  A trip to the Cape of Good Hope for Wine Lovers will not be considered complete without  a stop at Cape Point Vineyard. Some of the best white cultivars in South Africa such as sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and other varieties are crafted right here. The views of the mountains and Ocean are spectacular .

Simon's Town, is the base of South African Navy Forces, and home to a Great Dane, which made history in this beautiful village . Just Nuisance was the only dog ever to be officially enlisted in the Royal Navy. He was a Great Dane who between 1939 and 1944 served at HMS Afrikander, a Royal Navy shore establishment in Simon's Town, South Africa. He died in 1944 at the age of seven years and was buried with full military honours.

Our Next stop is at the famous Boulders Beach home to some 2500 pairs of endagered African penguins. Boulders Beach which is next to Simon’s Town has a lot going for it: the ancient granite boulders protect it from the wind and large waves, unlike any other beach in Cape Town making it an ideal swimming spot for kids, moms and toddlers. The city of Cape Town is always keep the beach very clean and safe, as this along the Cape of Good Hope are part of Table Mountain National Park Marine Protected Area. The local inhabitants in their beautiful black and white colours, the African penguins bring the masses to visit Boulders Beach one of the biggest Penguin colony in South Africa.

Cape of Good Hope,  This is the highlight of our tour as we are now entering a national park for some spectacular sightseeing.The Cape of Good Hope is a rocky headland on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa. A common misconception is that the Cape of Good Hope is the southern tip of Africa. This misconception was based on the misbelief that the Cape was the dividing point between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. This is the meeting place of the two currents , the cold Benguela and the warm Agulhas. Prepare those Cameras for the souvenir photos behind the famous wooden board of Cape of Good Hope. From the Cape of Good Hope we will visit the lighthouse using the Dutchman Funicular

Cape Point Nature Reserve, here we will explore some historic sites, like the Vasco Da Gama Cross or Pradao.

Scarborough Beach, we will drive back to Cape Town via the scenic route of Scarborough, Misty Cliffs, Kometjie, Long Beach, Nordhoek, driving through Constantia with a stop at Kirstenbosch botanical garden .

Trip to Safari

After breakfast, departure for Sabona Tilney Manor, where we will experience the Wild.

The private's transfer will take around 4 hours to reach our destination. After a welcome drink, we will dedicate the rest of the day to the relax, enjoying the beauty of the place.

In afternoon,  we will step into the privacy, luxury, and comfort of our tranquil retreats and let the gentle atmosphere envelop and embrace us, by choosing a treatment from the Relaxation Retreat Menu.

Dinner in a magical atmosphere.

Explore the Wilderness

There are over 600 types of flora within Sanbona Wildlife Reserve. Various species bloom at different times throughout the year, but, in this region, flowering occurs more prolifically between August and September.

Sanbona is at the forefront of an on-going conservation project that aims to restore the ecological balance in the area. Approximately half of the surrounding landscape used to be livestock and agricultural farms, which have since been removed which has allowed the various floral kingdoms that make up the reserve to flourish. Plant life that inhabits this region of the Western Cape includes Acacia Thickets, Renosterveld, Succulent Karoo and Central Mountain Fynbos. Species of succulents are especially varied and fascinating with names like Baby’s Bottoms, Ostrich Toes and Pig’s Ears.

As part of our conservation efforts, we have reintroduced animals that once roamed the area freely, but were eradicated due to farming. The Big 5 and various other species such as gemsbok, springbok, hartebeest, eland, kudu and zebra can now all be seen on Sanbona Wildlife Reserve.

At night...

One of the great wonders to experience at Sanbona Wildlife Reserve is the night sky. Free from light and city pollution, the Klein Karoo offers some of the finest stargazing in Southern Africa and is an ideal activity for all guests to enjoy.

Each lodge has a high-powered telescope and dedicated ranger who utilising a laser pointer guides you through the awe-inspiring constellations and planets.

Seasonal Sights

As part of the constellations on show, in summer, Orion can be seen alongside Taurus the bull, and the Seven Sisters.  But, as winter comes around, Scorpius, with the red giant star Antares at its’ heart and the distinctive Southern Cross, come into view.

Experienced or professional astronomers can sit back and enjoy the neighbouring dwarf galaxies, also known as the  large and small Magellanic Clouds. Other deep space features that can be viewed with the telescopes provided at each lodge include the Orion and Carina Nebulas, and not forgetting Tuc47, another brilliant star cluster.

From Wildlife to Wine Experience

After a good and slow breakfast, we say goodbye to the Wild and we continue for the next experience. The winery.

We plan to arrive on late afternoon to enjoy the hills and the calm atmosphere.

Dating back over 200 years, this Homestead is the original family home of Oldenburg Vineyards. It has been fully renovated and modernised, whilst retaining the history, architecture and charm of the Cape Dutch aesthetic. We believe that by sharing our farm with guests for a stay at the stunningly situated Homestead, we are providing a truly unique experience which enables them to connect with the farm, its vineyards, and to better understand our wines. We provide friendly yet exceptional hospitality in a thoroughly private environment.

Situated in the majestic Banghoek Valley, 10 minutes from Stellenbosch, the Homestead and gardens are nestled amongst Oldenburg’s spectacular vineyards and surrounded by picturesque mountains on all sides.

The Homestead offers a serene, private and exclusive environment, with a large private garden and magnificent mountain and vineyard views. Oldenburg Vineyards is ideally located, with some of South Africa’s best restaurants within close proximity. The charming university town of Stellenbosch is within easy reach

We will have a relaxing afternoon and an excellent dinner.

One full day experience into the vineyards

We will pas all day walking, enjoying a picnic into the countryside, then in afternoon we will have a great wine tasting. 

Coming back to the ocean

After Breakfast, we will return for the last days, close to ocean. The Twelve Apostles Hotel will receive us in their best way, making our stay just magnificent.

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa stands at the edge of the world. On one side, a line of majestic mountains – The Twelve Apostles – reaches towards the heavens; on the other, the sun sets on breeching whales, playful dolphins, and crashing Atlantic rollers. And all around, you can walk the wilderness trails of the Table Mountain National Park.

Discovering the Hidden Gems

After Breakfast we will go to Hout Baywhich  is often called the Heart of the Cape, a mere 10 minute drive from the hotel. ‘Houtbaai’, as it was named by Dutch explorers, literally translated means Wood Bay.

The Hout Bay harbour is the 9th most visited tourist attraction in Cape Town and includes a yacht and boat marina, a working fishing fleet, a wonderful local craft market, daily boat trips to nearby Seal Island and wonderful local restaurants.

Then, Seal Island

Also known as Duiker Island, is situated about 15 minutes by boat from Hout Bay.

The island has a breeding colony of approximately 6,000 Cape Fur Seals, foraging far and wide throughout the peninsula in search of food.

Several operators such as Nauticat, Drumbeat and Cape Town Boat Charters offer daily one-hour trips which depart from Hout Bay Harbour

To finish the day in beauty,  Bay Harbour Market

Bay Harbour Market in Hout Bay is a celebration of the vibrancy, spirit and diversity that make South Africa such a unique country. It provides a uniquely social shopping, dining and entertainment experience in an atmosphere that is friendly, vibrant and distinctly South African.

The market also serves as a platform for community building and upliftment by providing opportunities for the development of creative skills towards the creation of sustainable business.

Dinner in restaurant in hotel

Whale & Dolphin Watching 

The Western Cape is paradise for whale watchers, with at least 37 different species of whales and dolphins in the waters off South Africa. 

Guided by the luminescent Karbonkelberg Marine Reserve, frequent whale and dolphin sightings from our Leopard Bar or Azure Restaurant are part of the guest experience at The Twelve Apostles. The reserve starts in the waters found directly in front of the hotel and stretches along the coast all the way to Hout Bay. 

Whale-watching tours offer an exciting way to witness the gargantuan Southern Right whales that arrive in large numbers each season between June and November, to birth and care for their new-born calves. The best place for whale-watching is along the famous Whale Route, which runs alongside Gordon’s Bay, Pringle Bay and Betty’s Bay en route to Hermanus.

Afternoon dedicated to the Spa, wellness and relax with the Mountain Serenade

Lose yourself in the breathtaking views of the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and the Atlantic Ocean as you and your partner are relaxed and then revitalised in our outdoor Spa Mountain Gazebos with a 90 minute ‘his and hers’ Hot stone Massage. The package includes strawberries dipped in chocolate and a glass of sparkling wine to be enjoyed inside The Spa after your treatment. This treatment is best enjoyed during a summer sunset

Departure back to Italy

Morning dedicated to the preparation for the travel.

Lunch in restaurant, the last SPA relaxation and departure in afternoon to the Airport to fly back home.

The emotions we felt  will remain forever.