August 24 – September 01, 2024
$4,349 per person based on double occupancy
$5,449 per person based on single occupancy
Book by January 1, 2024 and save $100 per person!
Deposit amount of $750 per person is due no later than February 24, 2024
Final payment is due no later than May 24, 2024
Welcome to South Africa. This 9-day journey will take you through Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, the wine region of Stellenbosch and iconic safari game drives in search of the Big 5! Enjoy morning wellness activities, hiking up to Table Mountain, kayaking around Boulder's Beach to visit the South African penguins at Boulder Beach and multiple wine farm visits in Stellenbosch. The highlight of your trip will be at the end during a three-night stay at Abelana River Lodge. Each morning and evening, you will search for many of the locals animals such as Rhinos, Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras, Lions, Cheetahs and Leopards. Enjoy this wellness retreat of a lifetime!
Hotels:
- Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town
- Hazendal Hotel, Stellenbosch
- Abelana River Lodge, Phalaborwa
Included:
Meals:
- 8 Breakfasts
- 4 Lunches
- 6 Dinners
Activities:
- Hike to the Top of Table Mountain
- Paddle Boarding with Penguins at Boulders Beach
- Take a Wine Drive Safari at Waterford Estate
- Visit and tasting at Boschendal Wine Farm
- Visit and tasting at Vergenoegd Low Wine Estate
- Guided game drives, bush walks, birding and stargazing at Abelana Game Reserve
Other Services:
- Accommodation in double/twin bedded rooms in hotels stated in itinerary, or similar. Single room supplement provided.
- Meals as defined in the itinerary.
- All transportation during the tour provided on a private basis.
- Tours as described in itinerary with fully qualified English-speaking guide and driver (unless otherwise stated).
- Entrance fees where applicable, unless otherwise stated.
- Porterage for reasonable pieces of luggage at airport
Not Included:
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Tips for porters, guide and driver- the value of the tip is up to the client
- All other services not mentioned as included
- International and domestic airfare throughout the program
- Domestic and International airport taxes, airport porter and extra baggage
- Hotel early check-in and late check-out
- Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities
- Any expenses of personal nature such as telephone, laundry, alcohol, etc.
- Travel Visa (Please confirm Visa requirements prior to travel)
- Travel insurance
- Excess baggage
Notes:
- International flights should arrive into Cape Town Airport and depart out of Johannesburg Airport
- Domestic flights should depart from Cape Town Airport to Hoedspruit Airport on day 6 and from Hoedspruit Airport to Johannesburg Airport on day 9
Cape Town
Accommodation: Vineyard Hotel
Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Vineyard Hotel
Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Vineyard Hotel
Cape Town - Stellenbosch
After a leisurely breakfast this morning, we will meet you for your transfer to the magical Cape Wineland for an unforgettable wine “Safari”.
The Wine Drive Safari is a unique three-hour trip on a safari-type vehicle, through the 120-hectare estate on the beautiful slopes of the Helderberg Mountain. This experience will allow you the chance to taste the award-winning estate wines among the vineyards of their origin, and we will expertly guide you through all the aspects of what makes this area so biologically diverse and unique.
Various light snacks, which are well suited to pair with the individual wines, will accompany the wine tasting. The experience will culminate with the Wine and Chocolate Tasting, back at the winery.
Upon checking in at the hotel, enjoy the rest of the afternoon and evening on the property grounds.
Meals: Breakfast & Afternoon Snacks
Accommodation: Hazendal Hotel
Stellenbosch
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and morning at the hotel where you can enjoy the amenities or do a wellness activity with other travelers.
Once refreshed, you will start your wine tasting at Vergenoegd Löw Wine Estate. Enjoy lunch at leisure on their farm before continuing to Boschendal Wine Farm. Join us under the oak trees to taste a wide variety of Boschendal’s finest wines. Visit and experience our Chocolatier Pairing – especially handcrafted by a local chocolatier. With our wine ambassadors ready to answer any questions and take you on a journey of discovery, wine tasting at Boschendal is always an exceptional experience.
After the tastings, you will have a chance to freshen up at the hotel before enjoying dinner this evening at Tokara Restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Hazendal Hotel
Stellenbosch- Abelana Game Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Abelana River Lodge
Abelana Game Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Abelana River Lodge
Abelana Game Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Abelana River Lodge
Abelana Game Reserve - Departure
Partake in your final morning game drive before having breakfast at the hotel. Once you have concluded your checkout formalities, we will meet you for your transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for your flight connecting in Johannesburg before returning home.
Meals: Breakfast
The activity Level for this tour is:
Average - Some tours may include hiking or potential higher elevation hiking, biking, SUP, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking on uneven surfaces or for longer periods of time.