South Africa Adventure

On arrival at O.R Tambo International Airport, please clear customs and immigration formalities and collect your luggage.

Proceed into the Arrivals Hall where a representative will meet you, hand over further documentation and assist you to your onward, private, road transfer to the Marakele Reserve. The transfer time is approximately three hours.

Located in the Marakele National Park in the heart of the Waterberg Mountains, Marataba Trails Lodge has become a ‘place of sanctuary’ for an impressive variety of wildlife due to its location in the transitional zone between the dry western and moister eastern regions of South Africa.

Delight in tented safari suites that are tastefully furnished and decorated with a contemporary twist, and have spectacular views down into Waterfall Valley, which is particularly magical at sunset. Marvel at the area surrounding the lodge with its sweet savannah grasslands in the valley below, and broad leaved sour veld habitat on the hills above, while some of the gorges are filled with riverine forest habitats.

Be adventurous as you embark on gorge, riverine and mountain trails as you explore the natural beauty of your surroundings and engage in spectacular moments with the wild.

The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the activities offered by the lodge. 

This day is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing.

In the company of your Field Guide, you will learn more about the Big Five and the many unique animal species found on the Marakele National Park. Two safaris a day (one early morning and one late afternoon, into the evening) are each approximately 3-4 hours long, and include a scenic coffee and sundowner break to purely appreciate just being in the moment.

Predators are accustomed to the vehicles at Marataba and do not see them as a threat. This enables guides to get into very close proximity with Africa’s most impressive animal species, allowing for spectacular photographic opportunities.

This day is at leisure to enjoy the camp activities on offer.

On the menu for your pleasure is a smorgasbord of activities from which to choose. Whether game drive, walking trail, sunset river excursion, or a private dinner for two, there is never enough time to exhaust the many ways there are to love this place.

After breakfast, take a private road transfer to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Depart O.R. Tambo International Airport on a scheduled flight to Hoedspruit Airport. 

On arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, you are met and assisted with a shared road transfer to Kapama Karula, by means of a game drive transfer. Transfer time is approximately 25 minutes (depending on the game viewing en route).

Set on the banks of the Klaserie River which flows throughout the year, Kapama Karula Camp exudes calmness and depicts the pinnacle of luxury safari accommodation. The luxury tents and exclusive chalets are exquisitely decorated with generous private space and private outside deck where you can enjoy sundowners as you watch the passing wildlife on the river that glides smoothly and forms sparkling pools that attract smaller riverine animals and a myriad of birds in every season. Refresh yourself in the swimming pools or lounge on the main deck with a book from the in-house library.

The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the activities available. 

The morning is at leisure. We recommend more game viewing! 

Accompanied by a skilled ranger and tracker, you can expect to encounter a diverse range of animal and bird species on game drives. Since this is a Big Five reserve, seeing lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo is possible over a two-day safari in Kapama Private Game Reserve. While seeing big game is always exhilarating, there are many other smaller species that are also captivating, and birding enthusiasts will be delighted at the approximately 350 species of birds recorded on the reserve.

The morning is at leisure for game viewing. 

Feel Africa underfoot on a guided bush walk with a highly trained game ranger. The experience offers an intimate encounter with nature and wildlife, and medicinal and other plants are identified en route. Rangers also teach walkers to track wildlife in the traditional way, using animal footprints and scat. Expert trackers are able to tell the gender of many animals just from their footprints. Large and dangerous animals are avoided on walks, but many other species can be viewed from a safe distance at ground level.

After breakfast you are transferred to Hoedspruit Airport for your onward flight to Cape Town. On arrival a representative meets you and transfers you to your hotel. The transfer time is approximately 50 minutes.

At a place where the earth, sea and sky meet, life begins. Here lies the luxurious Twelve Apostles, poised on the Atlantic edge and flanked by the majestic Table Mountain and her Twelve Apostles. Barely ten minutes from the bustling heart of Cape Town and its historic tourist attractions, Table Mountain cableway, V&A Waterfront & The Castle.

Nature's nearby attractions include prime diving spots, nature trails, seals, dolphins, whales and penguins. Luxurious guest rooms, deluxe suites and a presidential suite make up this stunning hotel with a breath-taking pool garden magically perched above the ocean and the glorious Azure Restaurant offering endless seductive sea-views.

Take advantage of first class catering for weddings and events which are a specialty of The Twelve Apostles.

The afternoon is at leisure.

The day is at leisure.

We are able to book a variety of touring options which could include Cape Point, a visit to Robben Island, Table Mountain and day excursions to the Winelands. 

Today is also at leisure. Head out and explore on your own, or we can book another activity for you.

Please meet the representative in the reception area of the hotel for your private transfer to Cape Town International Airport. The transfer time is approximately 50 minutes.