South Africa Spectacular

Day 1 — Cape Town

Personal ‘meet and greet’ upon arrival and transfer to hotel. Spend four nights at the More Quarters boutique hotel. The More Quarters Hotel beautifully combines the benefits of a hotel with the independence of a luxury apartment. It is conveniently located amidst the popular restaurants, cafés and shops of Kloof Street – an area often referred to as the ‘heart of Cape Town’ by the locals.

Day 2 — Cape Town

Drive through Cape Town’s historic core, passing iconic landmarks like the 1666-built Castle of Good Hope and the Baroque City Hall at Grand Parade. Traverse Adderley Street, encountering St. George’s Cathedral, tied to Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Glide by the Company Gardens and the Bo-Kaap, once home to Cape Malay descendants from Eastern regions post-slavery. Join a captivating tour unveiling the artistry of diamond cutting and jewellery crafting.

Dive into South Africa’s Diamond and Gold Trade history. Ascend Table Mountain, weather permitting, via a revolving cable car. Behold wildflowers, the famed silver tree, and a breathtaking city vista. On clear days, catch sight of Robben Island, Nelson Mandela’s former prison, and Cape Point. Immerse yourself in Cape Town’s heritage and natural splendour, discovering the city’s allure and historical significance.

Day 3 — Cape Town › Cape Peninsula › Cape Town

Embark on a breathtaking journey to Cape Point, the awe-inspiring tip of the Cape Peninsula. The drive unveils stunning landscapes: mountains, secluded coves, and picturesque villages. Begin with a scenic Atlantic coast drive, passing Sea Point, Camps Bay with its Twelve Apostles vista, and the charming fishing village of Hout Bay. Arriving at Cape Point Nature Reserve’s 7001 hectares, encounter diverse wildlife like baboons, Cape Mountain zebra, and tortoises in their natural habitat.

Witness a rich variety of birds amidst this expansive reserve. Marvel at the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, feeling the famed “Cape Doctor” wind. Journey back via False Bay, exploring Simon’s Town’s penguin colony at Boulders Beach and Fish Hoek village. Stop and visit to Rhodes Memorial for breathtaking Table Mountain views before returning to Cape Town, glimpsing landmarks like the University of Cape Town and Groote Schuur Hospital along the way.

Day 4 — Cape Town › Cape Winelands › Cape Town

Explore South Africa’s renowned wine routes—Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek—nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes and historic estates shaded by majestic oak trees. Your full-day private drive unveils the essence of these regions, beginning in Paarl with its Valley’s beauty and a wine tasting set against the backdrop of the iconic Pearl of Paarl. Journeying to Franschhoek, discover its French heritage, tracing back to Huguenot settlers in 1688.

Indulge in another wine tasting amid this village’s rich history, once favoured by notable figures like Napoleon and Edward VII. Lunch at a vineyard offers a delightful interlude (not included). Continue to Stellenbosch, the wine region’s historic heart, celebrated for its Dutch colonial architecture and fertile vineyards along the Eerste River. Wander Dorp Street’s blend of Cape Dutch, Georgian, and Victorian structures before a final wine tasting, concluding this immersive journey before returning to Cape Town.

Day 5 — Cape Town › Kruger National Park

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Kruger. You are met on arrival and transferred to Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve. Spend four nights at Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge with all meals and safari activities included. Set beneath the sweeping branches of ancient Knobthorn trees, the lodge flows seamlessly into the bush. Expansive wooden decks, soft daybeds, and a breathtaking rim-flow pool invite you to slow down and soak in the stillness.

Chitwa Chitwa offers front-row seats to nature’s greatest spectacle. Here, the wild comes to you—elephants, antelope, and big cats wander to the water’s edge, visible right from the lodge’s elegant lounge, alfresco dining spaces, and your own private deck.

Days 6 – 8 — Kruger National Park

Chitwa Chitwa offers early morning and late afternoon game drives as well as walking safaris with expert guides and trackers. Your eyes are opened to the wonders of the African bush, and the myriad of fascinating wildlife that inhabit it. The 5000 ha reserve is a habitat that is home to the highest and most diverse concentration of wildlife in the southern hemisphere. You will see all of Africa’s iconic species – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, and zebra – along with no less than 137 mammal species and over 450 varieties of bird.

For those moments between game drives, cool off in your suite’s private plunge pool, indulge in a quiet escape to the on-site library, reawaken your senses at the luxury spa, or share a peaceful workout with a view at the private gym.

Dining at Chitwa Chitwa is as much a culinary celebration as it is a social affair. Adding a unique touch to your meal is the chance to investigate the noteworthy underground wine cellar built around the natural granite rock floor.

Every exciting day in the bushveld ends perfectly with an evening under a sky of glimmering stars, and cosy crackles of warm fires.

Day 9 — Kruger National Park

After breakfast, you will be transferred by road to Skukuza Airport for your onwards flights.

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What’s included

• 8 nights’ accommodation
• Breakfast daily in Cape Town
• All meals (B, L, D) at Chitwa Chitwa
• Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at Chitwa Chitwa
• Meet & Greet at Cape Town International Airport
• Private transfers in Cape Town
• Shared transfers in Greater Kruger
• English-speaking local guides
• Private sightseeing as per the itinerary
• Entrance fees as per the itinerary
• Three shared wine tastings
• Shared game drives and other safari activities as per the itinerary at Chitwa Chitwa
• Sabi Sands Conservation Levy
• Laundry at Chitwa Chitwa

Not included

• Commercial flight from Cape Town to Skukuza
• Premium beverages at Chitwa Chitwa
• All beverages in Cape Town
• Laundry in Cape Town
• Gratuities

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