Itinerary
DAY ONE – WELCOME TO CAPE TOWN!
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport you’ll be met by a Springboard Vacations representative who will transfer you to your hotel, the One & Only Cape Town. The modern chic, this hotel is situated amidst the vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. You can expect an unprecedented level of luxury and exclusivity while admiring the magnificent views of Table Mountain.
DAY TWO – CITY TOURING & TABLE MOUNTAIN
Following breakfast this morning, your guide will pick you up for your Cape Town City Tour. Highlights include the South African Museum and the Castle of Good Hope - the oldest surviving building in South Africa, built between 1666 and 1679.
This afternoon you’ll travel to the top of Table Mountain (weather permitting). Since the first person laid eyes on Table Mountain, it has exerted its powerful and charismatic pull, enchanting and drawing any and all who fall under its spell. The best views of Cape Town are seen from the top of Table Mountain and the Cableway reaches the summit in less than 10 minutes.
The balance of the evening is at leisure.
DAY THREE – CAPE OF GOOD HOPE & BOULDERS BEACH
Your driver/guide will pick you up after breakfast and you will travel via the 12 Apostles and Hout Bay, as well as Chapman’s Peak (dependent on the road being open) – one of the most dramatic mountain drives in the world.
Continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, the majestic Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope - popularly perceived as the meeting point of the Atlantic and the Indian Oceans. You’ll continue to Simon’s Town to enjoy lunch at Black Marlin Restaurant.
Following lunch you’ll visit a colony of African Penguins in their natural environment at Boulders Beach. On the return trip to Cape Town you can stop at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora.
DAY FOUR – FOOD, WINE, CHEESE & CHOCOLATE
This morning after breakfast your driver/guide will take you on a scenic and historic drive through the local wine regions in the Western Cape: Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. The day will include stopping at some of the famous wine estates to sample the local wines produced in South Africa. For a delicious alternative to the regular wine tasting, you’ll indulge in a cheese & wine experience that pairs top ranking goats’ cheeses with an elegant range of wines.
Lunch today is a special treat: Babel, the restaurant at Babylonstoren, a Cape Dutch farm with vineyards and orchards surrounded by the dramatic mountains of the Drakenstein Valley. Following lunch you’ll visit a working wine farm and sample some of the country’s finest Cap Classique at Haute Cabrière, a wine farm steeped in history and local lore. Then visit to Waterford Estate in Stellenboschfor an all-encompassing sensory experience custom-made chocolates paired with our red and dessert wines.
Tonight you’ll stay at Le Quartier Français, nestled in the heart of Franschhoek.
DAY FIVE – WALKING, TASTING, HISTORY & ONE OF THE WORLD’S BEST RESTAURANTS
Today you’ll explore the beautiful, historic town of Stellenbosch. Your guide will escort you through the town as you savor the many delicacies of this area on this half walking tour. Highlights of this experience include a guided historic walking tour of the town center, tasting of indigenous teas and old-style rusks, wine tastings (non-alcoholic alternatives available), a heritage lunch at the oldest hotel in the country and nostalgic sweets.
The afternoon is at your leisure. Tonight you’ll experience a distinct and exclusive indulgence: dinner at The Tasting Room. Voted one of the best restaurants in the world. Reservations here can take months to arrange, but our exclusive package includes an 8 course dining experience you will talk about for years to come.
DAY SIX – JOHANNESBURG
This morning you’ll be transferred back to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Our representative will meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel, the Sandton Sun. Elegant and legendary, the Sandton Sun is linked to the Sandton City Shopping Centre.
Spend the balance of today at leisure.
DAY SEVEN – SOWETO & NELSON MANDELA HOUSE
After breakfast you’ll be picked up from your hotel for a sightseeing tour of Johannesburg and the neighboring township of Soweto. Soweto played a very important role in the struggle against apartheid, which eventually led to South Africa’s new democracy. The peaceful transition is regarded as one of the greatest achievements of humankind in the 20th century! Highlights of this half day tour include: a fascinating glimpse of bustling neighborhood life: two Nobel Prize winners previous residences: the Hector Pieterson memorial and Nelson Mandela House. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Soweto. The balance of the afternoon is at leisure.
DAY EIGHT – SABI SANDS
Today begins your Africa safari. Following breakfast your driver will pick you up and transfer you to O.R Tambo International Airport for your flight to Sabi Sands airstrip. On arrival at the Sabi Sabi airstrip you will be met and transferred in an open vehicle from the airstrip to Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge.
Earth Lodge is a sanctuary symbolizing a new era in luxury South African safari lodges. Sculpted into a slope of the earth, almost invisible in the landscape, the lodge uses texture, light and space to present a lodge like no other. Taking its cue from the surrounding environment, it has been described as the most environmentally sensitive lodge in Africa.
As in nature everything at Earth Lodge exists in harmony and you are immediately aware of a sense of calm and a restoring spirit. Your ultra-luxurious suite is a masterpiece of artistry and innovation and features individually designed furniture, private plunge pool, en-suite glass fronted bathroom, indoor and outdoor shower and butler service. The natural wooden sculptures by renowned South African artist Geoffrey Armstrong add a powerful magic.
Spend the afternoon at leisure… enjoy the swimming pool or just relaxing around the lodge.
During afternoon game drives you will have the opportunity to view all different species of African game during this special time of the day. During different game drives at different times of the day you will have a unique experience as the animals have different habits at each time of the day. During your afternoon game drive you will see the game moving towards the different waterholes to relieve their thirst. This then leads to large number of animals concentrated around water sources.
On your return to the lodge guests will have time to freshen up before enjoying a drink around the bar. Dinner will be served in the boma (weather permitting).
DAY NINE – MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES AND VILLAGE TOUR
You’ll have an early morning wake up call before meeting in the central area for tea & coffee, the off on your morning game drive in an open vehicle and your experienced game rangers and trackers. Return to the lodge in time for a scrumptious breakfast.
After breakfast you will partake in a community tour:For decades, visitors to Sabi Sabi have been intrigued by the local Shangaan culture and customs of nearby villages. Stories are shared by the many Shangaan staff members who call the private game reserve home; with their rich heritage, in-depth knowledge of the bushveld and local legends adding a fascinating dimension to a memorable safari. Now you are able to gain even more insight into authentic village life by taking part in a tour of neighboring communities during your stay at Sabi Sabi.
Enjoy lunch at the lodge.
After tea, coffee and cake in the central area of the lodge you’ll depart on an afternoon game drive in an open vehicle. On your return to the lodge guests will have time to freshen up before enjoying a drink around the bar. Dinner will be served in the boma (weather permitting).
DAY TEN – MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES
You’ll have an early morning wake up call before meeting in the central area for tea & coffee, the off on your morning game drive in an open vehicle and your experienced game rangers and trackers. Return to the lodge in time for a scrumptious breakfast.
Following breakfast you can enjoy a morning bush walk which is an excellent opportunity to learn more about nature and the African bush. Your experienced game tracker will ensure that you learn about nature in a safe and secure environment.
Enjoy lunch at the lodge, the early part of the afternoon will be at leisure.
After tea, coffee and cake in the central area of the lodge you’ll depart on an afternoon game drive in an open vehicle. On your return to the lodge guests will have time to freshen up before enjoying a drink around the bar before dinner.
DAY ELEVEN – DEPARTURE
You’ll have an early morning game drive this morning, followed by breakfast back at the Lodge. You’ll then be transferred to the airstrip for your flight back to Johannesburg and on home
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