Johannesburg, Safari, Garden Route, Winelands & Cape Town Tour
Day 1 – Arrival in Johannesburg
You are met at Johannesburg International Airport and transferred by luxury sedan to the Westcliff Hotel, located in the select northern suburbs of Johannesburg and part of the internationally renowned company, Orient-Express Hotels. Created in the image of a Mediterranean hillside village, the Westcliff cascades down through landscaped gardens in a series of picturesque villas, surrounded by lush greenery, sparkling fountains and cobbled pathways, the Westcliff is a superbly romantic honeymoon venue and a great place to rest up before your safari.
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The Westcliff -
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The Westcliff
Situated in Johannesburg's most exclusive residential suburb, The Westcliff's hillside setting with cascading, sculpted gardens and elegantly opulent accommodation evoke a bygone era of leisure and refinement in one of the world's most vibrant cities.
This is a charming and romantic retreat, and its accommodations are both ergonomic and unashamedly indulgent. The extravagantly sized rooms and suites all feature gorgeous over-sized marble bathrooms and most have a private balcony overlooking the zoological gardens or one of the estate’s charming cobbled courtyards. The Camelot Spa provides holistic care for the skin and body, with a variety of advanced therapies for men, women and sportspeople. The philosophy is to offer the ultimate spa experience in a haven to rest, relax and revitalize body and mind.
Dining at The Westcliff is an absolute treat with the dining area set in elegant surroundings, either indoors or outdoors (weather dependant), with a sumptuous selection of Mediterranean cuisine on offer.
The Westcliff is graded 5 star.
Basis:
Bed & Breakfast
Day 2 – Johannesburg
Today is at leisure to enjoy the romantic grounds of the Westcliff Hotel. Guests can cool off in two large heated swimming pools with spectacular views all the way to the Magaliesberg Mountains 50 kilometres away. Within the grounds there is also a floodlit tennis court, a gym with a team of personal trainers and a health & beauty centre. The hotel also runs a complimentary shuttle bus service between the hotel and the trendy shopping precinct of nearby Sandton City.
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The Westcliff
Situated in Johannesburg's most exclusive residential suburb, The Westcliff's hillside setting with cascading, sculpted gardens and elegantly opulent accommodation evoke a bygone era of leisure and refinement in one of the world's most vibrant cities.
This is a charming and romantic retreat, and its accommodations are both ergonomic and unashamedly indulgent. The extravagantly sized rooms and suites all feature gorgeous over-sized marble bathrooms and most have a private balcony overlooking the zoological gardens or one of the estate’s charming cobbled courtyards. The Camelot Spa provides holistic care for the skin and body, with a variety of advanced therapies for men, women and sportspeople. The philosophy is to offer the ultimate spa experience in a haven to rest, relax and revitalize body and mind.
Dining at The Westcliff is an absolute treat with the dining area set in elegant surroundings, either indoors or outdoors (weather dependant), with a sumptuous selection of Mediterranean cuisine on offer.
The Westcliff is graded 5 star.
Basis:
Bed & Breakfast
Day 3 – Johannesburg to Sabi Sabi
This morning you are transferred back to Johannesburg airport for your flight direct to Sabi Sabi Game Reserve. Set in the game rich Sabie River Valley (part of the Greater Kruger Park), Sabi Sabi combines spectacular Big Five game viewing with uncompromisingly high levels of service and personalised attention, to ensure its guests have a memorable stay. We recommend you stay at Bush Lodge, which is fashioned in warm African textures and rich wooden furnishings. In the late afternoon you will be taken on your first game drive in an open landrover with a highly qualified game ranger and skilled Shangaan tracker. You return to the lodge after dark for a safari cuisine dinner.
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Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge -
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Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Set in the game rich Sabie River Valley, Sabi Sabi combines spectacular Big 5 game viewing with uncompromisingly high levels of service and personalised attention, to ensure its guests have a memorable stay. Specially-trained game rangers and trackers will take you on morning and afternoon/evening game drives in open land rovers, as well as on guided walking trails, to learn about the 300 bird species and 200 animal species found in the area - a Nature Wonderland.
Bush Lodge is set in the heart of the Sabi Sabi bushveld overlooking a water-hole and an African plain. At each of the lodges, you will luxuriate in uncompromising high standards of service, efficiency and personalised attention - all in an informal atmosphere of warmth and hospitality. Each air-conditioned thatched suite features exquisite ethnic décor in keeping with the bushveld environment. The lodge features artistically designed open courtyards with spectacular wooden carvings by renowned South African sculptors, created from wood salvaged from the bushveld.
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is graded 5 star.
Basis:
Full Board (accommodation, meals, and game activities)
Day 4 – Sabi Sabi
The next 2 days are spent experiencing unsurpassed game viewing by day and by night. Watch Africa's wild animals stalking, drinking, fighting and feeding, whilst prolific birdlife soars the open skies. Between game drives relax around the sunny swimming pool, game watch from the deck overlooking the waterhole or relax in the comfort of your suite. In the evenings, enjoy sumptuous cuisine under the stars in the "boma".
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Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge -
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Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge
Set in the game rich Sabie River Valley, Sabi Sabi combines spectacular Big 5 game viewing with uncompromisingly high levels of service and personalised attention, to ensure its guests have a memorable stay. Specially-trained game rangers and trackers will take you on morning and afternoon/evening game drives in open land rovers, as well as on guided walking trails, to learn about the 300 bird species and 200 animal species found in the area - a Nature Wonderland.
Bush Lodge is set in the heart of the Sabi Sabi bushveld overlooking a water-hole and an African plain. At each of the lodges, you will luxuriate in uncompromising high standards of service, efficiency and personalised attention - all in an informal atmosphere of warmth and hospitality. Each air-conditioned thatched suite features exquisite ethnic décor in keeping with the bushveld environment. The lodge features artistically designed open courtyards with spectacular wooden carvings by renowned South African sculptors, created from wood salvaged from the bushveld.
Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge is graded 5 star.
Basis:
Full Board (accommodation, meals, and game activities)
Day 5 – Sabi Sabi to Johannesburg, on to Port Elizabeth
This morning you enjoy your last game drive at Sabi Sabi before your flight back to Johannesburg. At Johannesburg you will connect with a flight to Port Elizabeth. At Port Elizabeth airport you will collect your Group D (Toyota Corolla or similar) hire car from the car hire company outside Arrivals. A five minute drive will bring you to the Beach Hotel, a 4-star hotel on Port Elizabeth's beautiful beachfront. The hotel overlooks the sun-drenched sands of Hobie Beach.
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The Beach Hotel -
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The Beach Hotel
The Beach Hotel is situated right on the beachfront, overlooking the sun-drenched sands of Port Elizabeth’s famous Hobie Beach, and is a truly relaxing getaway hotel. Hobie Beach offers safe bathing and there is also a hotel swimming pool and deck. Many of the luxury en-suite rooms have sea views. There are three superb in-house restaurants: The Bell, the Crest and the Verandah.
The Beach Hotel is graded 4-star.
Basis:
Bed & Breakfast
Day 6 – Depart Port Elizabeth for Jeffreys Bay
After breakfast this morning you leave Port Elizabeth and travel to the nearby surfing mecca of Jeffreys Bay. Here you check into Diaz 15 beachfront apartments right on the edge of the beach. Set in lush gardens, the Mediterranean style apartments are tastefully decorated and spacious. Well positioned patios and balconies are ideal for watching the dolphins and whales visiting the bay. Scrumptious breakfasts are unhurried and private, served in the comfort of your suite.
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Diaz 15
Superb climate and long stretches of sandy beaches draws thousands of visitors to Jeffreys Bay. Diaz 15 Holiday Apartments offer luxurious accommodation right on the beachfront. All the apartments are superbly appointed and luxuriously spacious with faultless self-catering facilities.
Breakfast is offered on request. The apartments are within easy walking distance of the shops and restaurants, as the apartments are situated on the Main Beach.
Diaz 15 is graded 4-star.
Basis:
Bed & Breakfast
Day 7 – Jeffreys Bay
The next two days are at leisure to relax on the beach at Jeffreys Bay. Take a slow walk down the miles of sandy beach, delve into rock pools and stop to watch the surfing at the world-famous Supertubes. The swimming at Jeffreys Bay is safe and the Indian Ocean is warm.
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Diaz 15 -
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Diaz 15
Superb climate and long stretches of sandy beaches draws thousands of visitors to Jeffreys Bay. Diaz 15 Holiday Apartments offer luxurious accommodation right on the beachfront. All the apartments are superbly appointed and luxuriously spacious with faultless self-catering facilities.
Breakfast is offered on request. The apartments are within easy walking distance of the shops and restaurants, as the apartments are situated on the Main Beach.
Diaz 15 is graded 4-star.
Basis:
Bed & Breakfast
Day 8 – Jeffreys Bay to Tsala
Depart Jeffreys Bay and head off along the N2 highway to the start of the Garden Route at the Tsitsikamma forest, an indigenous primeval forest with towering ancient yellowwood trees, lush vegetation and deep gorges. We recommend you drive down the steep pass to the aptly-named Storms River Mouth, where there are numerous short walking trails into the forest. We also recommend a visit to the 800-year old "Big Tree".
Enjoy a scenic drive via spectacular single-span bridges and past Plettenberg Bay to Tsala Treetop Lodge. Tsala Treetop Lodge is a symphony of stone, wood, glass and water high above the indigenous forests. Elevated wooden walkways meander through the trees to the very private suites, where floor-to-ceiling windows give spectacular views out over the treetops. The superb cuisine blends the flavours of the East and Europe with those of the cultures of Africa. Tsala is a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux hotels.
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Tsala Treetop Lodge -
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Tsala Treetop Lodge
Tsala Treetop Lodge is a symphony of stone, wood, glass and water built high above the indigenous forests of the Tsitsikamma. Elevated wooden walkways meander through the trees to the very private luxury suites, where floor-to-ceiling windows give spectacular views out over the treetops.
The superb cuisine blends the flavours of the East and Europe with those of the cultures of Africa. Tsala’s location between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay places it in the heart of the Garden Route and the perfect location to visit the surrounding areas.
Tsala Treetop Lodge is graded 5 star.
Basis:
Bed & Breakfast
Day 9 – Tsala
Today is at leisure. We recommend you relax in the cocoon of your private suite, with its rim-flow pool and private deck. Alternatively, you may like to go to nearby Plettenberg Bay and relax on one of its beautiful beaches, or go on a boat-based whale and dolphin watching trip with Ocean Blue Adventures. You may also wish to take a sedate 45 minute "eco-stroll" along the Robberg Peninsula, a rocky headland which presents a fine example of how plants and animals adapt to the interacting influences of land and sea.
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Tsala Treetop Lodge -
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Tsala Treetop Lodge
Tsala Treetop Lodge is a symphony of stone, wood, glass and water built high above the indigenous forests of the Tsitsikamma. Elevated wooden walkways meander through the trees to the very private luxury suites, where floor-to-ceiling windows give spectacular views out over the treetops.
The superb cuisine blends the flavours of the East and Europe with those of the cultures of Africa. Tsala’s location between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay places it in the heart of the Garden Route and the perfect location to visit the surrounding areas.
Tsala Treetop Lodge is graded 5 star.
Basis:
Bed & Breakfast
Day 10 – Tsala to Knysna
After a leisurely breakfast, check out of Tsala and take a leisurely drive to nearby Knysna. Check into The St James of Knysna, which is set in beautiful gardens on a three acre estate on the edge of the Knysna Lagoon. You will be staying in the Garden Wing cottages, with extensive views over the lagoon. The St James offers elegant dining with a well stocked wine cellar.
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St James of Knysna
The St James of Knysna is in the heart of the Garden Route on a three acre estate renowned for its magnificent views of the shores of the Knysna Lagoon. The luxury cottages and suites have all been carefully designed to offer guests a variety of views, ranging from the landscaped gardens to the Mediterranean pool and the Knysna Lagoon.
Guests can spend their afternoons enjoying the various activities available on the estate such as tennis, relaxing at the koi pond, to viewing various bird species in the aviary. You can also book a boat trip on the lagoon to the Heads, and you can enjoy a day of water skiing. Golfing enthusiasts have access to a number of world class 18-hole golf courses, such as Pezula Golf Course, Plettenberg Bay Country Club and the nearby Fancourt Estate.
St James of Knysna is graded 5 star.
Basis:
Bed & Breakfast
Day 11 – Knysna
Today is at leisure in Knysna. This quaint seaside village is full of arty-crafty shops to browse through. We suggest you take a sundowner ferry on the Knysna Lagoon, which will take you out to the Heads, the large sandstone cliffs guarding the narrow mouth to the lagoon. Alternatively, you might like to delve into the past and catch the historic Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steam train to George and back. Enjoy dinner at one of the Knysna quayside restaurants, do a tour of an oyster farm, take walks in the Knysna Forest, or simply relax in the beautifully landscaped gardens that run down to the edge of the lagoon.
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The St James of Knysna -
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St James of Knysna
The St James of Knysna is in the heart of the Garden Route on a three acre estate renowned for its magnificent views of the shores of the Knysna Lagoon. The luxury cottages and suites have all been carefully designed to offer guests a variety of views, ranging from the landscaped gardens to the Mediterranean pool and the Knysna Lagoon.
Guests can spend their afternoons enjoying the various activities available on the estate such as tennis, relaxing at the koi pond, to viewing various bird species in the aviary. You can also book a boat trip on the lagoon to the Heads, and you can enjoy a day of water skiing. Golfing enthusiasts have access to a number of world class 18-hole golf courses, such as Pezula Golf Course, Plettenberg Bay Country Club and the nearby Fancourt Estate.
St James of Knysna is graded 5 star.
Basis:
Bed & Breakfast
Day 12 – Knysna to the Winelands
After checking out of The St James, you will continue along the N2 highway, travelling via Wilderness, Mossel Bay and Swellendam. The breath-taking Sir Lowry's Pass will bring you over the mountains into the Cape Peninsula. It is here that you will catch your first sight of the Mother City and Table Mountain. Soon after the bottom of the Pass, you will turn off to Stellenbosch, and then continue through to Roggeland Country House, near Paarl. On arrival at Roggeland, the picturesque setting and warm welcome are the start of your pampered stay.
An 18th-century Cape Dutch masterpiece, the manor house of Roggeland is a National Monument, and the romantic atmosphere of old Cape hospitality is enhanced by gleaming yellowwood finishes, high ceilings, cosy bedrooms and fresh flowers. Roggeland is famed for its food - the cuisine is inspired by the regional produce of Paarl and vegetables and herbs are grown in Roggeland's own gardens. Wines from the region are carefully chosen to complement each course at dinner.
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Roggeland Country House
An 18th Century Cape Dutch masterpiece in Paarl, the Manor House of Roggeland is a National Monument, and the romantic atmosphere of old Cape hospitality is enhanced by gleaming yellowwood finishes, high ceilings, cosy bedrooms and fresh flowers. The majestic mountains form a backdrop for this tranquil country setting.
Accommodation at Roggeland includes dinner, which is accompanied by world class Cape wines that are chosen with the evening’s particular menu in mind. The cuisine is inspired by the regional produce of Paarl and vegetables and herbs are grown in Roggeland’s own gardens.
Roggeland Country House is graded 5 star.
Basis:
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Days 13 & 14 – The Winelands
The next two days are spent in the Cape Winelands with its backdrop of majestic mountain ranges and lush valleys. We suggest you spend each day following a particular wine route (Paarl, Stellenbosch or Franschhoek). You can stop for tastings at wine estates along the way and you will have the chance to purchase some of the wines you have tasted. Other sights worth seeing in the Winelands are Stellenbosch, the "town of oaks" and South Africa's second oldest town.
A scenic drive over the Helshoogte Pass (Hell's Heights) takes you to the Franschhoek Valley where you can visit the memorial to the French Huguenots, who sought refuge from religious persecution in Europe and settled here in the late seventeenth century. Paarl, with its three imposing granite domes and monument to the Afrikaans language, is also an interesting stop.
Accommodation:
Roggeland Country House -
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Roggeland Country House
An 18th Century Cape Dutch masterpiece in Paarl, the Manor House of Roggeland is a National Monument, and the romantic atmosphere of old Cape hospitality is enhanced by gleaming yellowwood finishes, high ceilings, cosy bedrooms and fresh flowers. The majestic mountains form a backdrop for this tranquil country setting.
Accommodation at Roggeland includes dinner, which is accompanied by world class Cape wines that are chosen with the evening’s particular menu in mind. The cuisine is inspired by the regional produce of Paarl and vegetables and herbs are grown in Roggeland’s own gardens.
Roggeland Country House is graded 5 star.
Basis:
dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Day 15 – The Winelands to Cape Town
After checking out of Roggeland, you will follow the highway into Cape Town. A scenic drive on the elevated highway past the harbour and Waterfront brings you to The Bay hotel in trendy Camps Bay. The Bay is perched below Table Mountain and overlooks the famous white sands of Camps Bay. Just 8 minute's drive from the city centre and the V&A Waterfront, The Bay offers the best blend of casual beach resort and vibrant city life. All the rooms either have magnificent sea views of the Atlantic Ocean or mountain views of Table Mountain or the Twelve Apostles. The Bay is a member of the Small Leading Hotels of the World.
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The Bay Hotel
Nestled below Table Mountain with the backdrop of the Twelve Apostles, The Bay Hotel overlooks Camps Bay, which is one of the world’s most pristine stretches of beach. Positioned directly over the road from the white sands of Camps Bay Beach, The Bay Hotel is one of the few luxury beachfront hotels in Cape Town. The hotel is well known for its boutique-style personalized service and friendly relaxed charm, complimenting the sophistication and elegance of the hotel.
There is an outdoor swimming pool and an in-house spa and wellness centre. The Tides Restaurant at The Bay Hotel is an award-winning restaurant that frequently appears on the Top 100 Restaurants of South Africa list. The Bay is surrounded by a plethora of beachfront cafés and restaurants, all within walking distance.
The Bay Hotel is graded 5 star.
Basis:
Bed & Breakfast
Days 16 to 19 – Cape Town
The next four days are at leisure in Cape Town. Alternating with time spent on the beach, we recommend a scenic drive along the coast to Cape Point, returning via the penguin colony at Boulders. You may also like to spend time at the V&A Waterfront, either at the trendy shopping precinct or at the Two Oceans Aquarium, which is highly recommended for the insight it gives into life in the two oceans off the southern tip of Africa – the cold Atlantic Ocean and the warm Indian Ocean.
You can also take a ferry from the Waterfront across Table Bay to Robben Island. An ex-prisoner takes you on an extensive tour of the prison, which includes a visit to Nelson Mandela's cell, the limestone quarry and the old leper colony. Museum lovers can wander through the South African Museum and the National Art Gallery. Of course, no honeymoon in Cape Town would be complete without a romantic trip up Table Mountain for the spectacular views over one of the world's most beautiful cities.
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The Bay Hotel -
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The Bay Hotel
Nestled below Table Mountain with the backdrop of the Twelve Apostles, The Bay Hotel overlooks Camps Bay, which is one of the world’s most pristine stretches of beach. Positioned directly over the road from the white sands of Camps Bay Beach, The Bay Hotel is one of the few luxury beachfront hotels in Cape Town. The hotel is well known for its boutique-style personalized service and friendly relaxed charm, complimenting the sophistication and elegance of the hotel.
There is an outdoor swimming pool and an in-house spa and wellness centre. The Tides Restaurant at The Bay Hotel is an award-winning restaurant that frequently appears on the Top 100 Restaurants of South Africa list. The Bay is surrounded by a plethora of beachfront cafés and restaurants, all within walking distance.
The Bay Hotel is graded 5 star.
Basis:
Bed & Breakfast
Day 20 – Cape Town and home
Today is at leisure for some last minute shopping or sunbathing. You will drive yourselves to Cape Town airport and return your hire car before catching your flights home.
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