Discover the contrasts of Southern Africa on this romantic 10-day safari package.
Your romantic trip starts with the vibrant atmosphere of cosmopolitan Cape Town where white sands entice by day and the buzzing nightlife beckons at sundown. From the coastline, you will travel inland through the scenic Cape Winelands to Paarl at the foot of the Simonsberg Mountains to explore the renowned wine farms and cultural attractions of this serene historical region.
A short flight into Skukuza (the main rest camp in the Kruger Park) brings you to the premier viewing destination of the Sabi Sands Private Reserve, the launch pad to the Greater Kruger, and where your luxury safari begins.
Another quick flight whisks you from the thrills of the Big 5 to the awe-inspiring power of Victoria Falls, where you can round off your luxury tour exploring the many attractions in the area. This trip is ideal for romantics or honeymooners, but can be tailored to suit every traveller.
Best Time to go
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- Sep
Your Itinerary
3 nights in Camps Bay, Cape Town
Jet into the exclusive playground of Cape Town, where astonishing vistas of sun and sea compete with the dramatic beauty of the mountains around the vibrant City Bowl. Explore breath-taking mountain scenery and natural forests, or take in a birds’ eyes view from the famous Table Mountain cable-car.
Choose to lounge on the powdery white sands of some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, such as Camps Bay, Clifton and LLandudno, sample the acclaimed local wine varietals right at the source, absorb the colourful local culture or ‘shop till you drop’ at any of the world-class shopping hubs. This bustling city has it all!
A select hotel, at the sea’s edge, in the sophisticated ambience of Camps Bay, ensures that you experience the delights of Cape Town in sheer comfort.
DINING SUGGESTIONS
Breezing onto the Camps Bay strip, Bilboa brings with it its own brand of contemporary chic, exclusive location and enviable ocean views.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa
Stylish with state-of-the-art amenities, the Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa has a rooftop pool and bar, spa and gym as well as 24-hour room service and a bath-butler service, to cater to your every comfort. Deluxe sea facing suites complete with Jacuzzis, provide a romantic retreat for honeymooners and leisure travellers alike.
2 nights in the Cape Winelands
From the Cape coast, you will travel by road through the verdant Cape Winelands to Paarl (“Pearl”), one of South Africa’s oldest towns. Founded at the foot of a towering granite outcrop known as the Paarl Mountain, this historic town is characterised by a pastoral patchwork of vineyards, gardens and orchards, sprinkled with classic white-washed Cape Dutch style farmhouses.
An idyllic spot for relaxation, wine tasting, cycling and scenic hikes amid the indigenous ‘fynbos’, Paarl is the ultimate getaway location to reinvigorate and rejuvenate your soul.
Staying at the Babylonstoren Farm House will focus your senses on the exquisite beauty of your surroundings and revel in the abundant fresh harvest provided by the fertile Franschoek valley.
DINING SUGGESTIONS
Indulge in gourmet farm-to-table dining at Babel, Babylonstoren’s award winning restaurant.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
Babylonstoren Farm Hotel
The Babylonstoren Farm hotel is a unique sanctuary where your host’s commitment to purity and simplicity is matched by the warmth of hospitality. This 50-hectare working wine and fruit farm reflects an authentic celebration of nature’s bounty.
3 nights in the Sabi Sands, Greater Kruger
After a short flight to Skukuza and private road transfer to Simbambili Game Lodge in the Sabi Sands Private Nature Reserve, you will alight into the heart of Big 5 country.
The Sabi Sands is a premier game-viewing destination where game drives or guided bush walks are an essential part of your daily activities. Not only will you encounter the expected lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant, but an abundant range of indigenous wildlife from aardvark to pangolin, porcupine and hippo which inhabit this territory as well.
At close of day, share a glorious safari sunset with your partner on the deck as the night air fills with the sounds of the wild.
DINING SUGGESTIONS
Eat under the starry African night sky on the deck overlooking the watering hole where the animals gather in the evening.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
Simbambili Game Lodge
Carefully designed to offer guests the utmost privacy, Simbambili Game Lodge’s Moroccan-themed suites each boast a private plunge pool overlooking the grasslands and its resident wildlife population.
2 nights at Victoria Falls
From the Sabi Sands, you will fly into Victoria Falls International Airport and be driven to the tranquil Eden of the Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel. The hotel is perfectly positioned 15 mins from the centre of town, surrounded by the Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve
and close to the natural spectacle of the Victoria Falls.
At an impressive 1708 metres wide and 108 metres high, the breath-taking Victoria Falls are amongst the biggest in the world. Canoeing just above the falls provides the brave with a closer look at the “Smoke that Thunders”, but the area also offers other adrenaline-filled adventure activities like white water rafting, high wire activities, bungee jumping, horse trails, the gorge swing and more.
Take a game drive through the pristine Zambezi National Park just upstream of the falls. Here you can catch a glimpse of some of Africa’s largest mammals like lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant as well as many species of smaller wildlife and 400 bird varieties.
DINING SUGGESTIONS
1871 restaurant has elegant table settings, but the terrace enjoys lovely views over the watering hole.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel
The “quirky classic” 5-star Stanley & Livingstone Boutique hotel evokes a bygone age, but with every modern comfort you could desire. With 16 all-suite rooms, private terraces and a swimming pool overlooking a busy watering hotel, this luxury hotel provides the ideal base from which to explore local attractions.
Inclusions
Meet & Greet at Cape Town international Airport
Private Road transfer to The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa
3 nights at The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa
Bed and Breakfast
Half Day City and Table Mountain City Tour
Full Day Peninsula Tour
Private Road Transfer from The Marly Boutique Hotel and Spa to Babylonstoren Farm Hotel
2 nights at Babylonstoren Farm Hotel
Bed and Breakfast
Private Road Transfer from Babylonstoren Farm Hotel to Cape Town International Airport
Private Road Transfer from Skukuza Airport to Simbambili Lodge
3 nights at Simbambili Lodge fully inclusive all meals, game drive activities
Private Road transfer from Simbambili Lodge to MQP Airport
Private Road Transfer from Victoria Falls Airport to Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel
2 Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel
Bed and Breakfast
Private Road Transfer from Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel to Victoria Falls Airport
Exclusions
International flights, air and airport taxes
Internal Flights
Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Activities specified as additional / optional in the itinerary
Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Travel insurance
Gratuities
All items of a personal nature
Notes
Our rates are per person sharing unless expressly identified. Please treat all pricing as a guide only: All rates are an estimation, subject to availability and may change without notice. Single supplements may apply. Enquire now or speak to one of our expert Travel Planners for updated rates.
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