Commercial Flight

Depart from USA to South Africa.

Hotel

Arrive Cape Town and check in at our hotel, Portswood located on Cape Town’s premier tourist and shopping precinct, the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. This will be our accommodation for the next 3 nights. Meals: dinner

Sailing

Sailing in the Table Bay offers unforgettable views of the Table Mountain and the city lights. Enjoy a typical Malay dinner in the Quarterdeck restaurant.

Sightseeing

After breakfast we head up Table Mountain via cable car (weather conditions permitting), stand on the top of one of the world’s most famous and romantic mountains and enjoy pristine flora and the commanding views from 3000 feet above sea level. From the Table Mountain tour we drive through the city, visiting places of interest; South Africa museum, the Castle and the historic Malay Quarter.

Shopping

Afternoon at leisure to relax, do some shopping or take optional ferry to Robben Island or tour of the Cape Townships.

Dinner is at Blues Restaurant in Camps Bay. One of Cape Town's most famous Camps Bay restaurants. Experience excellent dining and amazing views in Camps Bay. The consists of a mixture of local fare and western dishes - the seafoods and Italian dishes are offered. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Sightseeing

After breakfast we travel along the Atlantic coastline via the scenic drives of Oudekraal to the fishing village of Hout Bay. We cross over the mountain via Chapman’s Peak Drive, and travel to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve at Cape Point, the southern most tip of the continent of Africa. After a trip to the main viewing point, we continue our drive along the False Bay Coastline to Simons town for a seafood lunch at the Black Marlin restaurant and then visit the Penguin colony at Boulders beach. Finally, a guided walk through the world famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens before returning to the hotel .

Evening at leisure and dinner on your own, you have over seventy restaurant to choose from. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Sightseeing

After breakfast, we check out for the city hotel and leave metro Cape behind for the rural charms of Cape Winelands. We travel to Paarl , visit the Taal Monument dedicated to the Afrikaans language.

Wine

Our next stop is at the renowned Boschendal Estate, one of the oldest wine producers in the New World with a French viticulture heritage dating back to 1685.

Hotel

After lunch we drive to our hotel Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa to check-in, this will be our accommodation for the next two nights. The rest of the evening is at leisure. Dinner is at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

After breakfast, we drive into enchanting village of Franschhoek, the gourmet capital of the Cape. Franschhoek means “Frenchman’s corner” in English. We first visit to the Huguenot memorial and the museum which traces the history of the French settlers who came to the valley fleeing religious persecution, bringing their viticulture with them. After the tour, explore the charming village of on your own, spend some time walking in the village center.

Wine

From here we proceed for wine tasting and lunch at Grande Provence Estate, where exciting fusion of classic and very contemporary sensibilities is reflected in the architecture, cuisine and wine making. Grande Provence Estate heritage and great wine-making dates back 300 years and has produced the likes of the award-winning Count Agusta range and the popular lifestyle Angels Tears range.

Lunch is be at the estates restaurant— the menus exude culinary excellence, with the signature dishes prepared from local fare and flavored with global influences both modern and classical. The cuisine is characterized by a philosophy of innovation through passion and simplicity.

After lunch you may stroll on the grounds of the estate and explore the gallery which show-cases art of bright stars of the local scene.

Spa/Wellness

Return to the hotel, the afternoon is a your leisure to relax or indulge in optional pampering spa treatment.

This evening dinner is at the award winning Le Quartier Francaise Restaurant. Le Quartier is legendary for its innovative cuisine. With an endless list of awards and renowned executive chef Margot Jansen (2004 top chef of South Africa) at the helm, it is a superbly rated restaurant. The cuisine is contemporary and creative, using seasonal local ingredients.

Hotel

After dinner return to our hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner.

Sightseeing

Breakfast at leisure, then we drive to Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa. We will visit the museum, and stroll along the oak tree-lined streets with their quaint shops.

Wine

Thereafter we continue with our wine & dine adventure to Neethlingshsof Estate for a light lunch, wine tasting and cellar tour. The history of Neethlingshof Estate spans a period of more than 300 years. Its wines shines as brilliantly on the international front, showing that the wines from this estate appeal to palates around the world, just as much as to those at home.

Hotel

We will spend our last night in the Cape at The Village at the Spier Hotel, whose history dates back to 1692 and has meticulously been renovated and restored to its former glory and today the scenic surroundings sets the stage for a celebration of the finer things in life. The estate is also a cultural epicenter, with an art collection, four restaurants and a variety of massage and holistic treatments at the hotels Camelot Spa.

Dinner is at Figaro’s a French classic restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Commercial Flight

Today we fly to the Madikwe Game Reserve via Johannesburg.

Safari

On arrival at the game reserve airstrip we drive in open safari vehicles to the lodge, arriving in time for lunch.

Sightseeing

Our accommodation for 2 nights is at Madikwe River Lodge or Tau Lodge. Madikwe River Lodge, offers comfortable accommodation in 16 secluded split-level thatched chalets set in the cool tranquility of a riverine forest. Each chalet is individually decorated to create a rich African feel, and offer an en-suite bathroom and shower with a full range of guest amenities, air-conditioning, complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, and a private wooden viewing deck overlooking the river. Tau Lodge consist of 30 chalets, each with its own viewing deck, en-suite bathroom, open-air shower, air-conditioning and ceiling fans. The main area consists of a lounge, bar and indoor/outdoor dining areas. You will spend to days here with morning and afternoon game drives in the reserve. Meals: breakfast, lunch dinner.

Commercial Flight

Morning game drive and brunch. We fly to Johannesburg.

Sightseeing

Our accommodation is at Sandton Sun Intercontinental situated in the exclusive suburb of Sandton. Remainder of the afternoon at leisure to explore the adjacent Sandton Centre and Nelson Mandela Square shopping centre or relax.

Farewell dinner is at Moyo Restaurant. Moyo - a loose translation of the Swahili word for soul... Moyo is an intricate fusion of African flavors, textures, sights, sounds and smells, creating the greatest feeling of all: expectation. Moyo is a five-story restaurant that offers customers an entirely indigenous experience, with unique, locally crafted décor on every floor set against pleasing shades of ochre walls, providing wonderful textures. The menu has been compiled to reflect the eclectic range of African cuisine. Meals: Breakfast, dinner.

Museums

We have the whole day at leisure, you may opt to sleep-in or take an optional excursion to the cities of Pretoria and Johannesburg or Soweto Tour and Apartheid Museum.

Airport Transfer

Early afternoon transfer to the airport for our flight home.

Commercial Flight

Arrive in USA.