SOAK INTO THE MAGICAL ROMANCE OF SOUTH AFRICA
From £7,395pp based on two adults, including flights, accommodation, transfers & excursions
Embark on a wonderful 12-day exploration of iconic Cape Town and safari in South Africa – a journey that promises a beautiful blend of vibrant cultures, awe-inspiring vistas, and thrilling wildlife encounters. Our Africa expert has chosen two ‘classic’ properties, as well giving a feel of luxury and nostalgia.
Read on to explore every inch of this itinerary in detail and contact our team on +44 1491 575 987 to let us know what you think! If this itinerary doesn’t suit your every need, want and desire, our team are ready and waiting to alter it to fit perfectly to your travel aspirations.
TOUR DETAILS
- 5 nights in Cape Town
- 4 nights on safari at Sabi Sabi Saleti Camp
INCLUSIONS
- All flights (economy class) and in-destination private transfers
- 5 nights at Belmond Mount Nelson, including breakfast
- Private Full Day Cape Town City Tour
- Private Cape Town Food Tour
- Half Day Cape of Good Hope Tour
- Meet the penguins at Boulder Beach
- 4 nights at Sabi Sabi Selati, including two game drives a day, walking safari, all meals and drinks (excluding french champagne and some private collection wines), laundry and all conservation levies
ITINERARY IN BRIEF
- Fly from London to Cape Town in approximately 11 hours, 40 minutes
- Transfer to Belmond Mount Nelson
- Spend 5 nights in Cape Town
- Transfer to Skukuza Airport and fly to Kruger
- Transfer to Sabi Sabi Selati
- Spend 4 nights on safari
- Transfer to Skukuza Airport
- Fly back to London from Skukuza, via Johannesburg
day one
Welcome to South Africa!
Upon arrival at Cape Town Airport, meet your guide for your private transfer to your first hotel.
Spend 5 x nights in Cape Town.
Suggested hotel: Belmond Mount Nelson
The Mount Nelson is an iconic landmark in the fashionable Gardens district, and is one of Cape Town’s favourite luxury hotels. The splendid entrance driveway lined with magnificent palm trees sets the scene for the colonial grandeur of the hotel itself, which oozes old-fashioned maritime style and traditional high society flair. With almost 200 rooms to choose from, this resort is a vintage gem with something for everyone, capturing the romance of days gone but sympathetically updated to include all the mod cons. A peaceful retreat just a short stroll from buzzing Kloof Street and the downtown city scene.
1 x Superior Room
Mount Nelson’s rooms and suites range across several floors in six wings, and offer the very best in accommodation, from deluxe rooms to the aptly named Presidential Suite. All are furnished in understated colonial style, with select modern touches and lush marble en-suite bathrooms. Some have balconies overlooking the gardens. The suites have inter-leading rooms and are perfect for families. The secluded Garden Cottages, tucked among the trees, offer a more romantic and private option.
Your stay includes breakfast.
day TWO
Private full day tour of Cape Town
Today, head out on your private guided tour of Cape Town. Experience all the must sees of Cape Town with this private tour following the history of Democracy in South Africa from the dark days of Apartheid to the spirit of Triumph felt so strongly today. We can easily tailor this tour to suit what your children enjoy doing.
Explore the bustling V&A Waterfront, a hub of dining, shopping, and entertainment set against the backdrop of stunning ocean views and the iconic Table Mountain. Traverse the city’s historic heart, the Company’s Garden, home to the South African Museum, and the beautiful St. George’s Cathedral. Immerse yourself in the multicultural milieu of the city as you wander the colourful streets of the Bo-Kaap district, tasting Cape Malay cuisine and learning about the area’s unique heritage. No visit to Cape Town would be complete without a trip up the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway for breathtaking panoramic views of the city and the surrounding coastline. This guided tour of Cape Town is the perfect way to experience the city’s diverse offerings, providing a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty that will linger in your memories long after your journey concludes.
Your tour includes an English guide, Table Mountain Cable Tickets and all applicable entrance fees.
day three
Private Cape Town Food Tour
Today you have a stunning Food Tour of the Cape Town City area with transfers from your guest house.
day four
Half Day Cape of Good Hope Tour
Your private half day tour of the Cape of Good Hope will depart at approx. 8.30 am.
Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard via Sea Point, Clifton, and Camps Bay, to Hout Bay, a quaint village and fishing harbour with magnificent mountain views and beach. Continue via Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most breath-taking coastal drives, to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point which is perceived to be the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Go on to historic Simon’s Town, a village with charming Victorian architecture, a naval base and a large penguin colony at the beautiful Boulders Beach which is our last stop for the morning. Boulders Penguin Colony is home to a growing colony of the vulnerable African Penguin. Wooden walkways allow visitors to view the penguins in their natural habitat and there is also a new information centre. The tour ends at approx 1pm with drop-off at your hotel.
day five
Day at leisure in Cape Town
You have today free to explore this beautiful city. Depending on what you enjoy doing – there are a range of options we could recommend – from stunning art galleries to historical buildings to explore – from stunning hikes to some of the best restaurants around! Just ask!
day SIX
Head to safari!
This morning, once you’ve had breakfast and check out from your guesthouse, you will be transferred to Cape Town Airport in time for your flight to Skukuza Airport in the heart of the Kruger. There you will be met by one of the team from your lodge and transferred through the game reserve. Watch out for animals along the way!
On arrival you will check into your stunning lodge for a 4 night stay. This afternoon you will head out on your first safari drive.
Suggested hotel: Sabi Sabi Selati Camp
Reminiscent of classic safaris and authentic adventure, this opulent lodge is an ideal refuge for lovers of life and of nature. Selati Camp flawlessly combines turn of the century elegance with personalised safari luxury and epitomises Africa as it is – and as it once was.
Selati Camp is a gracious nod to the past. With only seven elegant suites, all named after bygone railway stations and decorated with authentic memorabilia sourced from rail museums and antique stores – Selati Camp artfully weaves an ambience and character of Yesterday.
Each Luxury suite is decorated with a dash of nostalgic opulence and is designed with space and utmost privacy in mind. The master bedroom and lounge are complemented by an inviting en-suite bathroom and a private courtyard that encloses a deep stone bath and open-air shower framed by majestic trees.
Your stay includes – two game drives a day, walking safari, all meals and drinks (excluding french champagne and some private collection wines), laundry and all conservation levies.
day seven
Full day on safari
All guests at Sabi Sabi Selati can enjoy morning and evening safari drives each day. Wake with the dawn chorus for the day’s first game drive. Sunrise is peak game viewing time. Encounter nocturnal animals returning to rest and others headed out to hunt. The thrill of being let in on this world will give you a buzz. As the daylight fades, a whole other world of animals emerges into the evening. It’ll take a little more effort to spot them, but with your guides’ keen eyes and your senses now attuned to the sounds, scents and movements of the bush, this experience captures the very essence of a safari in Africa.
day eight
Another day on safari
Spend another full day on safari!
day nine
Full day on safari
Today is your final full day on safari – enjoy it!
day ten
Fly home
This morning you will have time to enjoy your final game drive and breakfast.
Then once you are all packed up you will be transferred back to Skukuza airport in time for your flight across to Johannesburg. On arrival you will be assisted from the plane, and through the airport, and on to your international flight home.