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7:20 pm: Upon arrival to Cape Town International Airport, after clearing immigration formalities, collect your baggage and proceed to the exit. Here you will be met by a Wilderness Private Journeys representative for your private road transfer to Four Rosmead where you will stay for four nights.
Location:
LocationCape Town
Accommodation:
Accommodation Four Rosmead Boutique Guesthouse
Type:
Accommodation Type Boutique Hotel
Enjoy the next three days in Cape Town on your own arrangements.
Cape Town is recognized as one of the most beautiful places on earth. Offering a range of attractions, breathtaking sights and endless activities, it is a year-round holiday destination with friendly people, a mild climate and rich cultural heritage.
Catch the “Hop-on-Hop-Off” bus to the cable way for a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain, or if you are feeling energetic, and want to stretch your legs, you could take one of the hiking trails up and come down by Cable Car. The first car up is at 8:00 am and the last car down is at 10:00 pm.
Within easy reach of your hotel, the V&A Waterfront offers world class shopping and entertainment opportunities such as diving at the Two Oceans Aquarium, the SA Maritime Museum, clay pigeon shooting cruise with Tigger 2, harbor cruise or a sundowner cruise, helicopter flip, and more.
Walk past loud blubbery seals sunning on the pier and take the ferry to Robben Island to visit former South Africa president, Nelson Mandela’s prison cell. Go on a township tour to experience traditional “Cape Flats” life and African culture and cuisine.
Location:
LocationCape Town
Accommodation:
Accommodation Four Rosmead Boutique Guesthouse
Type:
Accommodation Type Boutique Hotel
9:00 am: You will be collected by an Alluring Africa representative and taken on your Full Day Peninsula Tour.
This is an awe-inspiring tour to the towering headland known as Cape Point. Magnificent beaches, breathtaking views, historic and picturesque coastal villages are to be seen along the way. The Cape Peninsula is one of the world’s most scenic areas and stretches from the City centre to Cape Point.
We travel along the Atlantic Seaboard via Sea Point, Clifton, and Camps Bay, stopping at a Llandudno look-out point before continuing to Hout Bay, a quaint village and fishing harbour with magnificent mountain views and beach. Optional: Seal Island boat trip (seasonal, weather permitting). From Hout Bay then through Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most breathtaking coastal drives, to Cape Point and the Good Hope Nature Reserve, which has magnificent fynbos vegetation, birdlife, endemic antelope species and zebra, historic lighthouses and shipwrecks. Cape Point is perceived to be the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
After lunch at a nearby restaurant, we go on to historic Simon’s Town, a village with charming Victorian architecture, a naval base and a large penguin colony at the beautiful Boulders Beach. Boulders Penguin Colony is home to a growing colony of the vulnerable African Penguin. Wooden walkways allow visitors to view the penguins in their natural habitat and there is also a new information centre. We then make our way back to Cape Town via the scenic Boyes Drive overlooking the False Bay coastline or via the winding Ou Kaapse Weg mountain pass. You’ll return to your hotel at 5:00 pm.
Location:
LocationCape Town
Accommodation:
Accommodation Four Rosmead Boutique Guesthouse
Type:
Accommodation Type Boutique Hotel
Location:
LocationCape Town
Accommodation:
Accommodation Four Rosmead Boutique Guesthouse
Type:
Accommodation Type Boutique Hotel
At a time to be advised, you will be collected from your hotel by a Wilderness Private Journeys representative for your private road transfer via Sir Lowry’s Pass to Hermanus on the coast. Here you will stay at Mosaic Lagoon Lodge for two nights.
Nestled between ocean and towering mountains, this ecological gem is a splendid wilderness filled with unique birds and plants; beach, water and land adventures; creative food; rejuvenating spa and friendly caring service. On the Cape Whale Coast, Mosaic is centrally located to whale watching, marine tours, shark cage diving and exploring the Overberg Wine Region.
Location:
LocationWhale Coast
Accommodation:
Accommodation Mosaic Lagoon Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Enjoy one full day of activities at Mosaic Lagoon Lodge.
To experience the Cape Whale Coast is to experience a majesty unlike any other. The air is clean, the water is clear and the scenery is spectacular. Grab a couple of kayaks and venture into the Hermanus Lagoon, stroll down the Walker Bay dunes and find your peace, or drink the ancient drink of wine and live in its flavor.
Hop aboard Lady Stanford for a scenic cruise along the Klein River toward the Hermanus Estuary bird sanctuary, and back. Lady Stanford is a spacious eco-friendly riverboat offering a sheltered lower deck and open-top deck, perfect for the ultimate photo opportunities. The Klein River is home to over a hundred bird species that include majestic fish eagles, elegant pink flamingos and blue cranes. Keep an eye out for otters, turtles, bontebok and horses along the banks of the river as you make your way toward the lagoon. Although guests are requested to bring their own refreshments, drinking glasses and ice are provided on each trip.
Enjoy nature walks around Mosaic and discover a rich tapestry of flora and bid life! The Cape Floral Kingdom has the greatest diversity of plant life per geographic area on earth (almost 9,000 species), but 17% are critically rare or endangered. One-third of the fynbos that once existed has already been lost to agriculture, development, and the invasion of several alien plant species. These plants were imported in the mid 1800’s, without knowledge of long term consequences. Without local biological controls, they have choked out massive areas of indigenous plants, dried up water catchments and streams, and contributed to erosion.
Stanford kayaking excursions on the Hermanus Lagoon take you from the worlds chaos, and place you in a world of stillness. Drift down the South African coastline and experience the serenity of this private getaway. Enjoy a morning cruise or a sunset ride as you get lost in the vastness of the ocean and the lagoon. Whether you stay in the luxury of our Lagoon Lodge or the simplicity of our self-catering Cottages, kayak excursions are a must. Most excursions are to the Hermanus Lagoon. Being right in our backyard, its surreal views tend to capture our guests. There you will find calm waters, beautiful sunsets, and mountain ranges. If you are feeling adventurous, take the kayak to the open sea. There, the waters may roll a bit more, whales may draw near, and adventure will assuredly be beckoning at the door!
Fynbos quad biking tours are a favorite activity with guests! You will ride along the edge of the lagoon and up to high points on Mosaic. There, 360 degree views of the ocean, lagoon, and mountains will accompany you. Along the way you will learn about magnificent flora, birds, mammals, and lagoon wetlands. These beautiful characteristics are inherent to the fynbos biome of South Africa’s southern coast, and it is truly a terrain like no other. The uniqueness of beauty on this adventure makes it one you will not wish to miss during your stay at Mosaic.
Whale Watching from Land: Hermanus and Walker Bay are known as the best place in the world to do land-based whale watching. Between June and December, Southern Right Whales migrate from the icy waters of Antarctica to these warmer sheltered bays to court, mate and calf. They can seen as close as 30 meters from the shore, breaching, spraying, tail slapping and lob tailing.
Off the coast of Gansbaai, located between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock, Shark Alley is the world’s premier post for spotting Great White Sharks. These awesome predators grow to over 20 feet long and love to show their teeth. Equipped with a wet suit, a bucket of nerves, and possibly an underwater camera, adrenaline junkies can plunge into a sturdy cage in the water to see these magnificent beasts eye to eye (additional charge).
Panthera Africa is an ethical sanctuary for any captive bred big cats in need of rescue. Animal welfare is their top priority. The animals will be protected and prosper for the rest of their lives at Panthera Africa! One of Panthera Africa’s main purposes is to be an educational platform where they create awareness about conditions big cats face in captivity, and how animal welfare and enrichment play a vital role in giving them the best captive life possible. They are a true sanctuary where no cub petting, breeding or trading takes place. Panthera Africa is open for visitors to come and enjoy the magnificent Big Cats including lions, tigers, leopard and caracals. They offer educational visits where you hear their unique heart felt stories, in addition to learning facts about the species themselves and the critical situations they are facing. *PRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL* Please ask at Reception for further information. Subject to availability and specific days/times.
Location:
LocationWhale Coast
Accommodation:
Accommodation Mosaic Lagoon Lodge
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
At a time to be advised, you will be collected from your lodge by a Wilderness Private Journeys representative for your private road transfer to Franschhoek where you will stay at La Cotte Farm where you will stay for two nights.
The afternoon is at leisure to relax and enjoy a little break on your own.
The Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour is one way to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley. Obviously a tourist experience, but convenient all the same. Passengers aboard the hop-on hop-off tour will experience a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as they journey through rolling vineyards in an open-side tram and open-air tram-bus stopping in at some of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates.
A combination of tram and tram-bus transports passengers around a loop of stops allowing them to hop-off at each stop and experience the activities on offer, be it wine tasting, a cellar tour, lunch or simply a stroll through the vineyards and when they are ready, hop-on to continue the tour. The experience takes passengers right into the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, with a narration focusing on the history of Franschhoek and wine cultivation in the valley, complimentary wine tastings and unparalleled views of the valley and vineyards.
Tour Stops:
Franschhoek Village: The town’s Huguenot Street provides a wonderful central point from which to explore – from the historic Sir Herbert Baker railway station which was built in 1915 at one end of the village to the fascinating and informative Huguenot Museum at the other, and all manner of shopping and dining experiences in between.
Huguenot Museum: The theme of the Huguenot Museum in Franschhoek is the history of the Huguenots before and after their arrival at the Cape of Good Hope.
Haute Cabrière: Steeped in history and local lore, this wine estate was originally granted to a French Huguenot farmer, Pierre Jourdan, in 1694 and has been part of the Franschhoek Valley fabric for over 300 years.
Dieu Donne: Located high on the steep south-west facing slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains, a cool climate combined with the rocky soils of weathered granite create a unique terrain for wine making.
Chamonix: Situated on the eastern mountain slopes of the fertile Franschhoek Valley, Chamonix boasts some of highest planted vineyards, and also produces a superior German-style schnapps and a range of flavored spring waters. Enjoy lunch at the award-winning French-style restaurant, Mon Plaisir or sample the estate’s wines at the ‘Blacksmith’s Cottage’.
Rickety Bridge: This celebrated 18th century winery is a popular destination in the Cape Winelands. Upon arrival, you will be picked up by a vintage open-air truck and transported to the estate. Visit the wine cellar and tasting room or sit on the veranda and enjoy a meal while admiring the splendor of the magnificent surroundings.
Grande Provence: The 300 year old Heritage Wine Estate, voted in the top 100 wine estates in the world. Visit The Tasting Room and enjoy the multiple award winning wines, The Jonkershuis, The Gallery, The Restaurant or The Shop or simply enjoy the views from The Sculpture Garden.
Location:
LocationFranschhoek
Accommodation:
Accommodation La Cotte Farm
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis Room Only
At 9:00 am, you will be collected from your hotel by a private Alluring Africa guide for a full day tour of the Cape Winelands. Your guide will do his/her best to incorporate wineries and wines of your choice.
Stellenbosch is one of the most popular tourist destinations for wine tasting in the Western Cape. Steeped in history, the district features some of the best examples of Dutch architecture and is home to around 150 wine estates and producers. Stellenbosch is known for the quality of its blended reds and produces wines from almost all the grape varieties. Due to the vastness of the district, the Stellenbosch wine route has been divided into five sub-routes, namely Bottelary Hills, Greater Simonsberg, Helderberg, Stellenbosch Berg and Stellenbosch Valley. Take advantage of the many scenic tours on offer and enjoy some of the best wines in the country.
Nestled between majestic mountain ranges, the picturesque town of Franschhoek is home to a variety of 300-year-old wine estates and contemporary boutique wineries – many have their own superb restaurants on-site too. It all started 300 years ago when the French Huguenots arrived in South Africa, bringing with them their age-old wine and food culture. Today Franschhoek is known as the gourmet capital of South Africa, boasting several award-winning restaurants and wine estates. Franschhoek’s vineyards produce all the classic varieties as well as many unique blends. Visit this magnificent town and enjoy luscious wines paired with world-class cuisine amid breathtaking scenery.
Tentative Winelands Tour Schedule:
9:00 am Depart Le Cotte -Franshoek
9:30 am Arrive at Babylonstoren – Peruse the bakery and shops on the estate
10:00 am Commence a guided Garden Tour
11:30 am Wine Tasting – (3 wines)
12:15 pm Depart to Delaire Graaf Estate
12:45 pm Wine Tasting: Estate Range option- (3 wines)
1:30 pm Lunch at Graaf restaurant – Booking is made
3:45 pm Depart to Boschendal
4:15 pm Wine tasting – 1685 range (5 wines)
5:00 pm Depart back to Franshoek
Location:
LocationFranschhoek
Accommodation:
Accommodation La Cotte Farm
Type:
Accommodation Type Hotel
Room Basis:
Room Basis Room Only
At a time to be advised, you will be collected from your lodge by a Wilderness Private Journeys representative for your private road transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your 10:10 am scheduled flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival, collect your baggage and head to the arrivals hall. Here you will be met by a Waterberg Transfers representative for your private road transfer (2.5-3 hours) to Welgevonden Game Reserve where you will stay at Mhondoro Game Lodge for four nights.
Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa is a luxurious, five-star private safari lodge and villa situated within the malaria-free Welgevonden Game Reserve in the Waterberg District of the Limpopo Province. The sophisticated lodge, is known for its underground waterhole hide, which is connected to the Main Lodge by a tunnel. This unique feature offers an accessible, safe and one-of-a-kind opportunity to get up close to the animals drinking at the waterhole in front of the lodge.
For those preferring to indulge in blissful relaxation, there is a Spa and Wellness Massage Suite where a team of experienced beauty therapists offer treatments to help you unwind. Or perhaps a bracing workout at the fully equipped gym will suit those wishing to stay in shape while viewing the animal activity at the waterhole. The heated pool, sauna, bar and lounge areas are available to all guests throughout the day.
Location:
LocationWelgevonden Game Reserve
Accommodation:
Accommodation Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
Enjoy three full days of game viewing activities at Mhondoro Safari Lodge.
The rich and varied Waterberg region offers a diverse variety of unspoiled habitats. More than 50 mammals, 300 bird species and 2,000 plant species can be found within these habitats. The savanna areas consist of rolling grasslands and a semi-deciduous forest. The mammal population boasts all of Africa’s renowned Big 5, as well as cheetah, giraffe, crocodile, hippo, brown hyena, honey badger, as well as the world’s biggest concentration of the highly endangered white rhino on private land. The Reserve’s renowned anti-poaching unit has ensured that not one of these gargantuan grazers have ever been lost to poaching – which is an incredible feat on a continent where the practice is endemic.
Game drives take place in the early morning, before breakfast, or in the late afternoon after tea. During the morning game drives your ranger will choose a pleasant spot for a refreshing cup of coffee or tea and pre-breakfast nibbles. On the afternoon or evening game drives, you can toast the magical bush sunsets with a sundowner accompanied by snacks. You might find yourself magically atop a mountain ridge, amazed at the majestic beauty of the African landscape, while holding a glass of South African wine or a gin & tonic in one hand, and a typical African snack, like biltong (a local version of beef jerky), in the other.
Guided bush walks provide the perfect opportunity to explore the flora and fauna around the lodge at close quarters. Rangers will tell you all about the wonders of the wilderness as they take you up-close-and-personal with nature. Taking no chances with your safety, they will guide you on safe encounters with Africa’s renowned Big 5 –lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino –or with the many other species living within the reserve, such as giraffe, kudu and warthog. Or how about looking out for the fascinating so-called ‘Little 5’ that can be found in the reserve too –elephant shrew, leopard tortoise, rhinoceros beetle, buffalo weaver and ant lion?
You have the option to track rhino (additional charge) while accompanied by your experienced Ranger. Due to the varied terrain, rhinos can be tracked on foot and observed in their natural habitat. The male white rhino weighs in at more than 2,000 kg. As grazers they are perfectly at home in the beautiful valleys and plateaus of the Reserve. Our rhino population is in excellent health and in good numbers with a few youngsters born each year. There is an excellent chance of seeing a “crash” of rhino, which is the collective noun for these large pachyderms. You may even catch a glimpse of a juvenile or a new-born still learning the ropes from its mother.
South African rock art is a precious historical asset, and Mhondoro offers a guided excursion to the two rock art sites located within Welgevonden Game Reserve (additional charg). Both sites, named Onverwacht and Vanderwaltsdrift, contain layers of San Bushman ‘fine-line’ paintings, as well as later finger-painted images. The images date back hundreds of years, with the oldest paintings likely to be thousands of years old. It is suggested that the San moved around the Waterberg around 2500 years ago, followed later by the arrival of Bantu speaking tribes from West Africa, arriving to trade with their cattle and sheep, as well as grains.
A safari guide has a huge responsibility, as their role is not only to protect the natural diversity of the wilderness, but also to ensure the safety of all guests. As part of their safari training, all field guides have to master the safe use of a rifle. Mhondoro has designed an exciting target shooting excursion for those guests (16 years and older) interested in learning some of the bush and rifle skills our rangers require to conduct their daily responsibilities safely and responsibly (additional charge).
For many, just being on safari in Africa is a romantic experience in itself. The opportunity to be in the wild, absorbing the atmosphere and breathing in the pristine natural air is glorious on its own. Adding in the star deck to this experience, as an exceptional vantage point to gaze up at the vast Africa night sky, will take romance to a whole new level. As your own private viewing deck of the infinite constellations, with very little light pollution in the area, you can look up into the Milky Way from where, on a clear night, you should be able to see about 2,500 stars. You will be able to spot the Southern Cross constellation with its two stars of Alpha and Beta Centauri, often referred to as the ‘pointers’ to help stargazers locate the asterism of the Southern Cross.
Location:
LocationWelgevonden Game Reserve
Accommodation:
Accommodation Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Drinks Basis:
Drinks Basis All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers)
Room Basis:
Room Basis Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
At a time to be advised, you will be collected from your lodge by a Waterberg Transfers representative for your private road transfer to OR Tambo International Airport. Upon arrival you will be met and assisted by a Menzies Aviation representative who will take you to the location where you will receive your antigen test for your homebound flight (payable directly).
Return home, taking with you the sights, sounds, and memories of an incredible African honeymoon!
Location:
LocationWelgevonden Game Reserve
Accommodation:
Accommodation Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa
Type:
Accommodation Type Lodge
Room Basis:
Room Basis B&B: Bed and Breakfast
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