Day 1-2 Rovos Rail Pretoria – Cape Town
On day one of your vacation, you will arrive at the Johannesburg International Airport and be met by a Rovos Rail representative who will be your personal chauffeur-slash-guide as he or she drives you to the Rovos Rail Private Railway Station in Pretoria.
On this, one of the world’s most luxurious trains, you will enjoy a two-night journey, stopping off in historic villages like Matjiesfontein and Kimberly for a taste of true South African culture.
Rovos Rail Detailed Info
- Deluxe Suites (11 square meters) – These superior suites sleep two passengers comfortably in a double or in twin beds, and are equipped with a writing surface, personal safe, bar fridge and an en-suite bathroom with a shower, hair dryer and shaver plug.More Rovos Rail Pictures, Review and Video (Opens in a new window)
Day 3-7 Cape Town
At the Cape Town station a private chauffeur will pick you up and drive you to Bantry Bay, where you will stay in the beautiful Ellerman House. This is where your vacation really begins to stand out, as the magnificent Relais & Chateaux hotel acts as the prime location for you to enjoy everything Cape Town has to offer.
You will stay five nights in these luxury accommodations and can check out all the famous surrounding sites, such as:
- Robben Island
- Table Mountain
- Constantia Winelands, and much more
Ellerman House Detailed Info
- Ellerman House is one of Cape Town’s foremost luxury hotels on the renowned Atlantic Seaboard
- Superior views of the Atlantic Ocean
- Each room is uniquely furnished to provide the maximum amount of relaxation
- All rooms have flat-screen satellite TVs, under floor heating, air conditioning, Internet connectivity and a free room bar.
- All rooms have views of the Atlantic Ocean and Robben Island.
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Day 8-11 Cape Winelands (Paarl)
On the morning of your eight day, your personal chauffeur will again meet you and drive you to Paarl, approximately a one-hour journey from your hotel. Upon arriving at your new destination, the Grande Roche, you will be situated at this lovely hotel and have free reign to explore the many wine estates and award-winning restaurants of the area.
This region is absolutely teeming with world-class restaurants, wine estates and golf courses, and should you wish to participate in any of the action, we will gladly arrange reservations at any restaurant or golf course of your choosing.
The Grande Roche Detailed Info
- A luxury hotel in the timeless Cape Dutch style. It has since been declared a National Monument of South Africa.
- Full gym and massage facilities, an outdoor heated swimming pool, sauna and steam room.
- Private tours through the local wine farms and get to know the people that make the wine
- All rooms have under floor heating, air conditioning, satellite television, an electronic safe, mini bar and tea/coffee making facilities.
- All rooms are en-suite and feature Molton Brown amenities.
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Day 12-14 Safari in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve
After you wake up on your twelfth morning and enjoy breakfast, your chauffeur will drive you to the airport to hop a flight to Nelspruit. Don’t forget to pack your camera for the safari adventure to come, because the Sabi Sands Game Reserve you’re heading to is spoken of world wide for its wildlife.
Sabi Sands Game Reserve Detailed Info
- Sabi Sands has a large shared border with the Kruger National Park, which allows animals to pass freely between the two areas. Humans are more restricted in their movements, however, as some parts of the reserve or the borders may constitute national borders.
- Occupies 65,000 hectares of prime game reserve land between the Sabie and Sand rivers. These water sources create a lush and incredibly diverse nature reserve. Sabi Sands boasts the most diverse population of wild game out of any private game reserve in Southern Africa.
- A large number of different lodges to cater to everyone’s tastes and budget. Enjoy an authentic bush or tree camp, elevated above the forest and game, or relax in absolute luxury at one of their premier Singita lodges.
- Personalized game drives, with guides who are specialized in running photography safaris for those wishing to take home the ultimate shot of a big predator.
- Spas, beauty therapists, wine cellars and masseuses are available to make your South African luxury safari experience complete.
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After landing in Nelspruit, you will be driven to the lavish Londolozi Tree Lodge in Sabi Sands and spend three nights in this beautiful location, having ample opportunity to go on a real-life safari.
Londolozi Tree Lodge Detailed Info
- Elevated suites, some of which extend out onto elevated decks nestled in the treetops, make Londolozi Tree Camp a stunning and unique African game viewing experience. These suites are also popular with those who are uncomfortable with the possibility of waking up to large predators outside their bathroom door.
- Luxurious 5-star accommodation, en-suite bathrooms (with outside showers) and stunning elevated views from all suites.
- An ambiance of African simplicity, without losing any aspect of colonial safari luxury.
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Day 15
On the morning of day 15, it’s time for your vacation to draw to a close. You will enjoy a wonderful breakfast at Londolozi Tree Lodge and then catch a ride to the Sabi Sands airstrip. From there, you’ll land in Johannesburg via the Oliver Tambo International Airport and board your flight back home.
