An indulging break by spending eight days in beautiful South Africa. Your trips starts with a safari in the Kruger National Park followed by a stay in the heart of Cape Town, exploring all that this amazing city has to offer - scenic natural beauty, fine dining, adventure, night life and activities galore. From here travel to the beautiful Franschhoek Valley to your centrally located hotel and explore the Cape Winelands, tasting the many award winning wines available at over 150 different estates.
Day 1 – Hamiltons Tented Safari Camp
Situated in a private concession within the Kruger National Park, Hamiltons Tented Camp epitomises luxury with an outstanding safari experience. Magnificent tented suites complete with teak decks, mosquito nets, slipper baths, outdoor showers, and superb views of the seasonal river are linked to the main lodge area by raised walkways amongst ancient jackalberry trees. Activities include open vehicle safaris and nomadic African spa treatments.
Full Inclusive: 2 Nights Accommodation, All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and Drinks (local brands). Scheduled / Specified Activities and other Additional Services may be included.
Day 3 – The Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa
The Marly, a five-star boutique hotel in Camps Bay, Cape Town, takes its name from Chateau de Marly, built in the 17th Century for the leisure activities of Louis XIV and his family, says it all. It’s a real five-star showpiece with a contemporary beach ambience. Elaborate mirrors of varying shapes and sizes reflect the uninterrupted ocean and mountain views. It is Camps Bay luxury accommodation at its finest.
Bed and Breakfast – 3 Nights Accommodation
Day 4 – Cape Point Full Day Tour
Travel along the Atlantic seaboard to Cape Point via Chapman’s Peak and Cape Peninsula. Visit the Cape Point Nature Reserve; Boulders Penguin Colony (own account) and the last stop is the Rhodes Memorial viewpoint.
Day 5 – Half Day Robben Island Museum & Half Day Cape Malay Cooking Safari
Robben Island:
Tour the Robben Island Museum and learn about the history of the island.
Ferry and Museum Entrance included
Cape Malay Cooking Safari:
This is a REAL interactive experience with one of the countries oldest established communities- dating back to their forced arrival to these shores as captives in the 1600's. As their lands in the East were being occupied by European Colonists- dissenters were loaded onto sailing ships and banished to other colonies around the world- the Cape of Good Hope being one. Begin with a Walking Tour of the Historic, Heritage Protected area of cobbled streets, colourful Cape Georgian homes, community corner stores that stock everything, and a number of mosques dating from 1795 to 1958. You’ll visit a Community Empowerment Project, the popular local Spice (Masala) shop and the Bo-Kaap Museum. You then visit our hostess- a local resident, for an exciting encounter with her religious, cultural and indeed culinary background- in her home! You will participate in preparing and cooking samoosas, Rooti (flat bread) and chicken or veg curry-in the kitchen around her table - which you will enjoy at the end.
Day 6 – Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa
Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa is situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands, nestled among a towering amphitheatre of mountains in the beautiful and enchanting town of Franschhoek. With its magnificent mountain views, rose gardens, and manicured grounds, the hotel is a luxurious sanctuary of calm in the valley. Found on one of Franschhoek’s first country retreats, the luxury Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa radiates exclusivity, romance, and charm with its contemporary Cape Dutch themes and luxurious amenities. The hotel also boasts 3 restaurants, La Pavillion, Sauvage Restaurant, and Le Verger, offering a variety of dining options. Sauvage Restaurant offers diners an opportunity to indulge in a scrumptious à la carte menu. With a seducing menu comprising delectable dishes, diners are truly spoiled for choice.
Bed and Breakfast – 2 Nights Accommodation
Day 7 – Full Day Winelands Tour
An hour out of Cape Town, this tour travels through the valleys and vineyards of Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Enjoy a cellar tour, wine tasting at three top wine estates and a tour of the historic town of Stellenbosch.
Day 8 – End of tour