Your opportunity to combine the best South Africa has to offer - Sunshine, Safari, Wine and plenty of relaxation
DAY ONE
Depart London Heathrow, direct to Cape Town (non-stop 11½ hours).
DAY TWO
Arrive at Cape Town International where you’ll be met by our local representative who will assist you with information package and collecting your hire or arrange for you to be driven to your hotel where your car will be waiting. You’ll stay overnight at the 5 star hotel of your choice; Cape Grace, Mount Nelson or Radisson. Spend the afternoon exploring the Waterfront. In the evening, be adventurous and get the Concierge to book you at an ‘in’ restaurant.
DAY THREE
After a good nights rest, spend the day visiting some of the many highlights of Cape Town such as Table Mountain, Robben Island, Boulders Rock Jackass Penguins or Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. For the sporty people, we can arrange golf at a championship course or you can experience a multitude of watersports/activities. You’ll spend your second night at your chosen hotel in Cape Town.
DAY FOUR
Another day in paradise. Perhaps you’ll fancy a helicopter trip around the Peninsula – seeing it from the air will put a totally different perspective on its beauty. Spend your third and final night at your chosen hotel.
DAY FIVE
Today you will check out of your hotel and take a short but beautiful drive to Franschhoek, South Africa’s gourmet capital. On your way there your day is free to spend time sight seeing, visiting wineries, playing golf or just soaking up the beauty of Africa. In the afternoon make your way to Le Franschhoek, a 5 star gem of a hotel where you’ll be pampered to your hearts content. In the evening, be sure to pre book yourself into one of many fantastic restaurants.
DAY SIX
An excellent opportunity to spend the day relaxing in the Wine lands. For those of you not wanting to drive, we can arrange for half or full day wine land tours which will incl. lunch and wine tasting. In the evening return to Le Franschhoek and be sure not to miss the sunset.
DAY SEVEN
Today you will take a short drive to Hermanus, the whale watching capital of the world. Whilst the main season is July to December, a number of whales do hang around all year long. However, Hermanus has much more to offer – exquisite wineries, beautiful nature reserves to wander around, stunning beaches, excellent golf course and plenty of sea sports/activities. For the next two nights you’ll be staying at the Relaix & Chateaux 5 star The Marine hotel on a bed & breakfast basis.
DAY EIGHT
Spend the day exploring Hermanus, watching the whales, play golf or sunbath on beaches to die for, returning to The Marine in the evening for a lovely seafood extravaganza.
DAY NINE
This morning you’ll return to Cape Town International airport from where you’ll fly out to Port Elizabeth. Here, collect your car and take a short drive to Shamwari Game Reserve, voted the best private game reserve in the world for the eighth consecutive year. Have a late afternoon game drive and then enjoy a South African braai (BBQ) in the African bush.
DAY TEN
Stay the full day at the Lodge with game safari activities.
DAY ELEVEN
Stay the full day at the Lodge with game safari activities.
DAY TWELVE
Today after a morning game drive and breakfast you will depart for the airport for your afternoon flight to Cape Town. A couple of hours later catch your direct flight to London Heathrow (non-stop 11½ hours).
DAY THIRTEEN
Arrive at London Heathrow early morning.
Based on an Exchange Rate of £ 1.00 = ZAR 15.00, the cost of this 10 night luxury adventure is from £ 3,199.00 per person sharing. This is on the basis of the lowest flight cost travelling with British Airways, Virgin Atlantic or South African Airways and includes:
International Non-stop return flights (incl. taxes) plus local domestic return flights
All 5 star accommodation (bed & breakfast unless stated otherwise)
12 days Car hire (Grade B with air-conditioning)
Shamwari Game Reserve – Eagles Crag
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