South Africa Explorer
Enjoy the best of South Africa, starting in the fabled Cape Winelands where century-old vineyards dot the countryside. Your three-night stay at the Leeu house will provide the perfect retreat as you explore the winelands. Continue your adventure in Cape Town with a four-night stay at the Mount Nelson Hotel as the city plays host to a buffet of activities. Next, you are off on safari to Tintswalo Safari Lodge in pursuit of the Big Five. Finish your South Africa vacation with an intimate ‘sleep under the stars’ experience.
Sample Itinerary
Welcome to the Cape Winelands (Days 1-3)
Welcome to Africa. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to Leeu House, set in secluded gardens in the picturesque town of Franschhoek. Settle in and then enjoy a stunning, award-winning gourmet dinner at The Restaurant. Compliment dinner by savoring a fine bottle of local wine. Over the next few days, explore Franschhoek, a picturesque town surrounded by three mountain ranges with beautiful, centuries-old vineyards and examples of traditional Cape Dutch architecture dotting the landscape. You have the option of exploring the many wineries on site with a tour.
Welcome to the Cape Winelands (Days 1-3)
See day 1 for details.
Welcome to the Cape Winelands (Days 1-3)
See Day 1 for details.
Cape Town Days (4-7)
Transfer to the bustling, cosmopolitan Victoria and Alfred Waterfront of Cape Town, with the spectacular backdrop of the iconic Table Mountain. Check into the Mount Nelson Hotel, where you will enjoy the next four nights. While you are in Cape Town, you may wish to explore some more. Enjoy a peninsula tour, stopping to see penguins or kayak out to an island. If you are fascinated by history, Robben Island, the former site of Nelson Mandela’s political imprisonment, is a must-see. Cape Town is also full of world-class dining. When you are not enjoying the sights in Cape Town, you can relax poolside or treat yourself to a spa treatment at the hotel.
Cape Town Days (4-7)
See Day 4 for details.
Cape Town Days (4-7)
See Day 4 for details.
Cape Town Days (4-7)
See Day 4 for details.
Safari at Tintswalo Safari Lodge Days (8-10)
Today you will fly to Tintswalo Safari Lodge, an exclusive property which lies within the Manyeleti Private Reserve, sharing an unfenced boundary with the Kruger National Park. Known for exciting encounters with the Big Five, days are planned around rising early to enjoy the bush, where you can spy game from your safari vehicle or whilst exploring on a bush walk.
Safari at Tintswalo Safari Lodge Days (8-10)
See Day 8 for details.
Safari at Tintswalo Safari Lodge Days (8-10)
See Day 8 for details.
A Treehouse under the Stars (Day 11)
Spend your days tracking wildlife and experiencing the natural beauty of the African fauna and flora. An unforgettable experience awaits, sleeping on a deck under the star-studded skies in the heart of the bush.
Depart (Day 12)
Enjoy your last breakfast in the bush and a final game drive prior to your departure flight.
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