South Africa is a wonderful place to experience a fantastic holiday. The 10 night trip below includes a wonderful 3 night safari in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, a 5 night stay in Cape Town as well as a 2 nights in the beautiful Cape Winelands.
Day 1-3 – Kambaku Safari Lodge – Timbavati
On arrival in Johannesburg you will change to a domestic flight to Hoedspruit. At Hoedspruit airport you will be picked up and driven to Kambaku Safari Lodge in the Timbavati. Here you will spend 3 nights and experience an unbelievable safari in big five game reserve in a rustic, yet romantic safari lodge. You will go on morning and evening game drives and during the day you will have a chance to relax in the beautiful safari lodge, if you are adventures you can also go on guided game walks with your game ranger. Going on game walks is a fantastic experience as you see many more of the small creatures that you often miss when you are in a vehicle. Also it is an awe inspiring feeling to come face to face with some of the larger African animals when you are on foot.
Kambaku Safari Lodge Detailed Info
- Big 5 game drives.
- Chalets have en-suite bathroom, a double four-poster bed with mosquito nets and stunning views.
- Safaris into the larger National Park.
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Day 4 – Waterfront Marina – Cape Town
After breakfast on your fourth day at Kambaku you will be picked up and driven to the airport in Hoedspruit from where you will fly to Cape Town via Johannesburg.
Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will pick up your rental car and drive into the city (approximately a 40 minute drive). In Cape Town you will stay in a beautiful and luxurious self-catering apartment in the Waterfront Marina. The Waterfront Marina is a lovely apartment complex with a large pool and gym, it is located between the Cape Grace Hotel and the One&Only Hotel a few minutes’ walk from the V&A Waterfront. The Waterfront Marina is a perfect base for exploring Cape Town.
You will spend 5 nights in Cape Town which will give you time to explore the city as well as the Cape Winelands. When visiting the Cape make sure not to miss the Waterfront, Table Mountain, Cape Point, Camps Bay as well as some of the amazing wine farms in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
The first night we suggest that you drive to the V&A Waterfront and have dinner at one of the many restaurants in the Waterfront
Waterfront Marina Detailed Info
- Ultra-modern, secure and exclusive apartments feature all modern conveniences and, and will keep you in the lap of luxury during your stay in Cape Town
- Located near the city center, and close to many major tourist attractions.
- Apartments have sweeping sea views, large en-suite main bedrooms, a second bedroom, and often a third bedroom or study.
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Day 5
After breakfast, we suggest that you spend your first full day in Cape Town exploring the city. You should visit the city centre, Green Market Square, Parliament, Company Gardens. We suggest that you go up Table Mountain in the afternoon. On the way back we suggest that you make a stop in Camps Bay for an evening drink.
For dinner we suggest that you eat at 95 Keerom in the city centre.
Day 6
After breakfast, we suggest that you drive down to Cape Point. You should go via the beautiful Chapman’s Peak drive. Cape Point is a lovely setting and a great place to stop for lunch; on the way back towards Cape Town we also suggest that you visit the Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach in Simons Town. On the way to Cape Town you should also stop in the Constantia Winelands, the wine estate Groot Constantia is well worth a visit.
For dinner we suggest that you stay in Constantia and eat at the famous La Colombe Restaurant, this is considered the best restaurant in South Africa and also one of the 50 best restaurants in the world.
Day 7
After breakfast, we suggest that you drive to the V&A Waterfront and take the ferry to Robben Island. Robben Island is where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned and it is a very interesting historical tour.
For dinner we suggest that you eat at Carne-SA.
Day 8
After breakfast, we suggest you can take a Scenic Flight of Cape Town (weather permitting).
Or you can spend the day at Clifton or Camps Bay beach.
For dinner we suggest that you eat in one of the restaurants along the beach in Camps Bay.
Day 9
After breakfast, we suggest that you take a leisurely drive through the Cape Winelands to Franschhoek where you will be staying on a small wine farm called Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge. This a very charming but rustic guest house perfectly situated in the heart of the Cape Winelands.
The rest of the day we suggest that you spend relaxing by the pool.
For dinner we suggest that you go to Franschhoek and eat at Haute Cabrière which is a lovely restaurant on a wine farm just outside of Franschhoek.
Klein Waterval Riverside Lodge Detailed Info
- Surrounded by dramatic mountain views, vineyards and acres of open land
- Expect cheese and wine, baguettes and berets as you visit this area, renowned for good food and good wine.
- There are 10 rooms available and 2 suites. 5 rooms are twin-bedded with an en-suite shower, 5 rooms have twin/king sized beds with an en-suite bath and separate shower and the 2 suites have king size beds, en-suite bath and separate shower as well as comfortable TV lounges.
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Day 10
After breakfast at Klein Waterval we suggest that you spend the day exploring the Cape Winelands. Close to the guest house there are many great wine farms and wonderful restaurants. We suggest that you go wine tasting at La Motte, Delaire and Boschendal wine estates and for dinner we suggest that you eat at the restaurant at Grande Provence which ranked as the second best restaurant in South Africa.
Day 11
After breakfast at Klein Waterval you will drive to Cape Town airport from where you will fly back home.
