Set at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and backed by the iconic Table Mountain, the bustling city of Cape Town presents an alluring combination of drawcards. Incredible powdery white beaches, highly acclaimed wine routes, and astonishingly beautiful mountain trails surround a cosmopolitan hub. This diverse metropolis is filled with superb shops and restaurants, extraordinary heritage monuments, a multitude of entertainment venues, and a spectacular, chic waterfront harbour. Highlights include the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art; Table Mountain's jaw-dropping views; Boulders Beach, where penguins might swim right up to you in the warm Indian ocean waters; the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, where you can walk along a treetop canopy among incredible native flora or watch an open-air concert at the base of the mountain; Robben Island, where visitors can see the cell where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years; and many more.
As part of Kerzner International's Rare Finds portfolio, Shamwari Private Game Reserve is set in South Africa’s Eastern Cape,
unfolding across 25,000 hectares of malaria-free wilderness. Home to the Big Five and where five of South Africa’s nine biomes converge, the reserve is shaped by conservation, wildlife and the people who protect both. Six luxury lodges and one explorer camp sit within the landscape, offering a refined safari experience rooted in space, privacy and quiet luxury.
Situated on the Eastern Cape coast between East London and Gqeberha, Port Alfred is a relaxed coastal town set where the Kowie River meets the Indian Ocean. This small resort destination is known for its easy-going seaside atmosphere and wide sandy beaches, including Kelly’s Beach, a Blue Flag stretch popular for swimming, surfing and bodyboarding. Beyond the beaches, the Kowie River offers boating, kayaking and estuary cruises through tranquil waterways lined with birdlife, while anglers are drawn to productive fishing spots along the shoreline. Nearby nature reserves offer short hikes and wildlife viewing, and the historic harbour and Royal Alfred Marina, with its network of canals and waterways, add to the town’s charm.
