Cape Town & Safari

It is difficult to articulate quite how cool Cape Town is. There is always something going on and we have no doubt you will wish you had stayed for longer. From the white sands and crimson sunsets of Camps Bay and Clifton to the King of the World sensation atop Table Mountain, there is a labyrinth of fun and intrigue in between.

Cape Town is all things to all men (and women for that matter). Whether you’re after a downtown beer and a burger, or a Sex and the City style shopping trip crammed with bubbles and Prada, you’ll find it here. One thing we love about this city is that everything is close by – it’s basically one big circle around Lion’s Head, so although you might be in the bustling hub of Long Street one minute, you can be up in the Table Mountain National Park or on the beaches of Clifton the next.

Big Five safaris in South Africa are a must-do for anyone fascinated by wildlife. Big Five refers to buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard and rhino and the term comes from the animals considered most dangerous to hunt. Now the thrill comes from photographing them in their natural habitat. If you’re looking for a Big Five safari experience in South Africa you can go to almost any province in South Africa, but the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces remains an iconic tourism draw card. The Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo) abound in the park, and you see them by self-drive, guided drives or guided walks through the bushveld.

Trip highlights:

– Walking tour of Cape Town

– Visit to the Bo-Kaap Museum

– Cape Malay authentic Cooking Experience at a local resident’s house

– Visit to the Tables Mountains highest point – Maclear’s Beacon

– Drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve

– Travel through the historic naval base of Simon’s Town

– Visit to a colony of African Penguins in their natural environment at Boulders Beach

– Visit to the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens

– Classic Cape Cuisine Walk and Chocolate & Wine tasting

– Afternoon game drive on open 4 x 4 safari vehicles in Lion Sands Nature Reserve

– An informative and professional game drive to Manyeleti Game Reserve

– Breakfast in the bush, an al fresco lunch or high tea at Tintswalo lodge

Trip at a glance:

Day 01: Arrival in Cape Town

Day 02: Cape Malay Cooking Safari

Day 03: Full Day Cape Point Tour

Day 04: Classic Cape Cuisine Walk and Chocolate & Wine tasting

Day 05: Cape Town to Lion Sands Nature Reserve

Day 06: Safari

Day 07: Lion Sands Game Reserve to Manyeleti Game Reserve

Day 08: Tintswalo Safari Lodge

Day 09: Tintswalo to Johannesburg

Day 10: DepartJohannesburg

Day 01 – Arrive in Cape Town and get transferred to the hotel

One of the world’s most picturesque tourist destinations and most beautiful cities in the world. Cape Town is situated amidst majestic mountains and is surrounded by pristine white beaches. Often called the ‘cosmopolitan hub of Africa’, it is home to a rich cultural and historical heritage, vibrant restaurants and nightlife and a multitude of activities – from extreme sports to leisurely scenic cruises and world-class shopping.

Upon landing at Cape Town International Airportand clearing arrival formalities, you will be greeted after immigration and transferred to your hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle. Rest of the day is at leisure.

Meal included – None

Day 02 – Cape Malay Cooking Safari

After Breakfast, get transferred from The Table Bay Hotel to the Bo-Kaap area of Cape Town and enjoy a walking tour of the area. With the old cobble streets underfoot, pass a number of Mosques, the charming multi-coloured Cape Georgian style homes (National Heritage- protected) and visit the Bo-Kaap Museum.

Enjoy a Cape Malay Hands-on Cooking Experience at a local residents house and later depart for Table Mountain for the best views of Cape Town. Including its highest point, Maclear’s Beacon that has become one of South Africa’s most famous landmarks.

Return from Table Mountain to the hotel in the afternoon. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Meal included – Breakfast and Lunch

Day 03 – Enjoy a Full Day Cape Point Tour

After breakfast, travel via the 12 Apostles and Hout Bay, as well as Chapmans Peak to enjoy one of the region’s most dramatic mountain drives offering amazing panoramic views over the city and environsit is one of the most spectacular marine drives anywhere in the world. The 9km route, with its 114 curves, skirts the rocky coastline of Chapman’s Peak, the 593m high southerly extension of Constantia Berg. The drive offers stunning 180° views over the ocean and mountains with Hout Bay in the distance.

Continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, situated at the junction of two of earth’s most contrasting water masses – the cold Benguela current on the West Coast and the warm Agulhas current on the East Coast. Take the funicular to the vantage point from where you will be able to witness the “meeting of the two oceans”.

After lunch at Simon’s Town, travel through the historic naval base of Simon’s Town and visit a colony of African Penguins in their natural environment at Boulders Beach also commonly known as Boulders Bay, a popular tourist stop because of a colony of African Penguins which settled there in 1982.

Thereafter, the tour will end with a visit to the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora it displays and for the magnificence of its setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Kirstenbosch grows only indigenous South African plants.

Returning to the hotel and enjoy rest of the day at leisure to relax at the hotel or do some shopping at the V&A Waterfront.

Meal included – Breakfast and Lunch

Day 04 – Enjoy a Classic Cape Cuisine Walk and Chocolate & Wine tasting

On arrival in Stellenbosch, continue on an informative classic Cape Cuisine walk through the town. Taste indigenous teas and old-style rusks. Savour traditional Cape food and drinks as the leads you through the historic heart of Stellenbosch with its beautiful architecture and oak-lined streets. Enjoy traditional snacks and heritage lunch platter at the oldest hotel in the country

The Chocolate and Wine tasting is a unique flavor experience. Kevin Arnold and Chocolatier Richard von Geusau have created a series of dark and milk chocolates that, when paired with our Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Natural Sweet wines give you totally unique taste sensation.

Meal included – Breakfast and Lunch

Day 05 – Cape Town to Lion Sands Nature Reserve

After breakfast at the hotel, get transferred to Cape Town International Airport for their onward flight to Skukuza.

On Arrival in Skukuza, you will be greeted at the Airport and transferred to the lodge in an open safari vehicle.

Check-in to the Lion Sands River Lodge and enjoy lunch at the lodge before relaxing in the early part of the afternoon. After lunch, depart on an afternoon game drive on open 4 x 4 safari vehicles. Return to the lodge for dinner.

Meal included – Lunch and Dinner

Day 06 – Safari

After enjoying tea/coffee and rusks, depart on an early morning game drive. There are also many other species to be seen, large and small, as well as fascinating plants and colorful birds. Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast. Rest of the morning is at leisure.

After a relaxed lunch at the lodge, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the reserve.

A scrumptious dinner will be served back at the lodge.

Meal included – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (excluding drinks)

Day 07 – Lion Sands Game Reserve to Manyeleti Game Reserve

Enjoy tea/coffee and rusks before setting off on your game adventure for the day. An informative and professional game drive with the excitement of tracking down the untamed game and big 5 is interrupted by a stopover in the bush for tea or coffee with a light snack.

The adventure continues and you return back to camp to freshen up and enjoy a sumptuous brunch with a choice of continental and hot breakfast.

Check Out and be transferred to the Manyeleti Game Reserve.

Manyeleti means “Place of the stars” in the local language. It truly is a unique safari destination well off the beaten path. Expect a pristine bush experience in one of the world’s most beautiful places. As such, you can be absolutely sure to only experience the best game viewing possible as there are no fences between the national park and the private game reserves, wildlife is able to roam freely. Manyeleti is prime “Big Five” territory, offering exceptional good possibilities for viewing the elusive leopard. Other Big Five animals (lion, rhino, buffalo and elephant) are also often spotted on a very regular basis.

On arrival check in to the Tintswalo Safari Lodge and enjoy lunch at the lodge before relaxing in the early part of the afternoon. Late afternoon, depart on an afternoon game drive on open 4 x 4 safari vehicles.

Later in the evening, enjoy a scrumptious dinner served back at the lodge.

Meal included – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (excluding drinks)

Day 08 – Tintswalo Safari Lodge

Tintswalo’s schedule is arranged around you and a typical day could begin with early morning game-viewing, breakfast in the bush, more game-viewing, an al fresco lunch or high tea and leisure time at the lodge. You can browse around in the small but exclusive library or relax completely in the excellent spa.

Afternoon game-viewing follows with a sunset sundowner stop, thereafter, your day will be completed with a superb candlelit dinner.

Game-viewing at Tintswalo takes place on foot or in individually seated open game vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with spot lights for night viewing, radios for communication, mosquito repellent, ponchos for wet weather and individual blankets for the night chill.

A canvas bag containing binoculars, reference books and treats is also placed on each seat for your use. Walks in the reserve are guided through the ever changing environment of the African bush. This experience allows you the opportunity to come away with information on wildlife, nature enlightenment and insight into the local Shangaan traditions.

Meal included – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner (excluding drinks)

Day 09 – Tintswalo to Johannesburg

Enjoy tea/coffee and rusks before setting off on your game adventure for the day. An informative and professional game drive with the excitement of tracking down the untamed game and big 5 is interrupted by a stopover in the bush for tea or coffee with a light snack.

The adventure continues and you return back to camp to freshen up and enjoy a sumptuous brunch with a choice of continental and hot breakfast.

Check Out and be transferred to the Hoedspruit Airport for a flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival at O.R Tambo International Airport you will be met by a guide to escort you to the hotel which is walking distance.

Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax at the hotel.

Meal included – Breakfast

Day 10 –Depart Johannesburg

After breakfast at the hotel, make your way to O.R Tambo International Airport to check in for the onward scheduled flight.

Meal included – Breakfast