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GOURMET ESCAPES
& WILDERNESS -
10 DAYS/9
NIGHTS
Trip Highlights & Overview
Day 1 – Thursday Cape Town Touch down in
Cape Town where wonderful sights, sound and gourmet food await. You
will be met and transferred to the Mount Nelson Hotel, a member of
the Leading Hotels of the World and an Orient-Express Hotel, by
private car. The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner tonight is at The Mount Nelson Hotel. The menu specially put together by the chef is a perfect introduction to South Africa’s culinary delights. Overnight at
the Mount Nelson Hotel. (D) Day 2 – Friday Cape Town – Cape Town City Tour (private car) Your introduction to the Cape area begins at lush Kirsten Bosch Gardens. Continue to the Malay quarter and up Table Mountain for a panoramic view of the ocean and city (if weather permits). A visit of antique shops in and around Cape Town is also included. Lunch will be at a typical Moroccan or Indian restaurant. In the afternoon, on your own, shop at the V & A waterfront or perhaps take an optional trip to Robben Island. In the evening dinner is at African Café where you will enjoy a selection of Africa’s best dishes. (B, D) Overnight at the Mount Nelson Hotel. Day 3 – Saturday – Cape Town Cape Point/Cape of Good Hope (private tour) A private car and driver is at your service, for a visit of the famous Cape of Good Hope, poised at the tip of the continent. Travel along the scenic Atlantic Ocean Coast en route to Hout Bay. On arrival there’s an opportunity for a cruise to Seal Island (payable locally). Travel onwards to the splendor of Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve – said to be the meeting place of two mighty oceans, the Atlantic and the Indian. Return to your hotel is via Boulders Beach where there is a chance to see a colony of Penguins, and visit the small town of Simon’s Town. (B) Overnight at the Mount Nelson Hotel. Day 4 – Sunday Cape Town/Stellenbosch (60 Kms) This morning your hired car will be delivered at your hotel. Head out of Cape Town for the scenic Winelands. The entire day is yours to explore – enjoy the many internationally acclaimed wines and relax in the friendly ambience of the area. Later make your way to the charming town of Stellenbosch, where you will be staying overnight. Dinner is at the Jonkershuis restaurant at the Village at Spier. Overnight at the Village at Spier Hotel.(B,D) Day 5 – Monday Stellenbosch Day at leisure to explore and enjoy many facilities of Stellenbosch or surrounds. Alternatively make your way to Franschhoek, meaning, “French Corner” one of the most beautiful valleys of the Winelands. Overnight at the Village at Spier Hotel.(B) Day 6 – Tuesday Stellenbosch/ Madikwe Game Reserve Your flight, via Johannesburg, takes you across the country to Mateya safari Lodge, a luxurious lodge with a diverse and rich eco-system, in Madikwe Game Reserve situated in the North West Province. An afternoon game drive introduces you to your first big game encounters. (B, L, D) Overnight at Mateya safari Lodge Day 7 – Wednesday Enjoy a full day wildlife activities planned around your individual interests or enjoy “live National Geographic Screen right in the front garden of your luxury thatched suite.” (B, L, D) Overnight at Mateya safari Lodge Day 8 – Thursday Your final day in Madikwe and last chance to catch up with what Wildlife has to offer. (B, L, D) Overnight at Mateya safari Lodge Day 9 – Friday Morning Game activities and then fly back to Johannesburg. You will be transferred to the Westcliff Hotel, which is part of the internationally renowned company, Orient Express Hotels, and is perfectly in tune with the distinctive taste of the experienced travelers. Dinner tonight is at Moyo's Restaurant where the likes of Bill Clinton and other World celebrities have been seen. (B, D) Overnight at the Westcliff Hotel. Day 10 – Saturday- Johannesburg/USA Afternoon at leisure. Transfer to Johannesburg International Airport for your flight.
Victoria Falls Extension: Victoria Falls or Livingstone Day 10 Sunday Johannesburg/Victoria Falls or Livingstone Day 11 Monday Victoria Falls or Livingstone Day 12 Tuesday Victoria Falls or Livingstone/Johannesburg/USA Includes two nights at Victoria Falls or Livingstone, Tour of Victoria Falls and a sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River.
Weekly departures: Every Thursday
from Cape Town.
Price is subject to change based on the current exchange rate at the time of booking.
New York/ Cape Town/ Johannesburg/ Madikwe/ Johannesburg/ New York as from $1600 (excl tax) for early birds Victoria Falls Extension: Victoria Falls or Livingstone New York/ Cape Town/ Johannesburg/ Madikwe/ Johannesburg/ Victoria Falls or Livingstone/ Johannesburg/ New York as from $1820 (excl tax) to Victoria Falls and from $1875 (excl tax) to Livingstone for early birds Add-on fares from major cities are available. Please request while booking.
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