Designed for connoisseurs, uncover the best of South Africa’s world-class spectacles in ultimate seclusion. Our journey brings you to a luxurious Singita lodge at a remote corner in Kruger where you can track the Big Five in solitude, paired with distinctive wildlife experience as you uncover Tswalu’s vast desert expanse or Phinda’s seven ecosystems. Following your safari adventure, indulge in an epicurean adventure in the Cape Winelands with its celebrated restaurants and finest wines, before retreating to your exclusive seaside address at Ellerman House under the iconic silhouette of the Lion’s Head. Every moment is crafted to perfection in a journey that brings out the art of luxury travel.
Itinerary Highlights
- Sojourn at hand-picked accommodations in secluded and prestigious locations
- Uncover the finest wines in the vineyards of Cape Winelands
- Soar on a helicopter for the iconic view of Table Mountain
- Traverse through seven distinct habitats of Phinda where the black rhinos and pangolins call home
- Or discover South Africa’s largest private reserve amongst Tswalu’s textured terrain of open savannah and sandy dunes
Itinerary Outline
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Day 1
Arrival in Kruger
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Day 2-3
Kruger
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Day 4
Kruger / Phinda or Tswalu Kalahari
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Day 5-6
Phinda or Tswalu Kalahari
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Day 7
Phinda or Tswalu Kalahari / Winelands
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Day 8
Winelands
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Day 9
Winelands / Cape Town
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Day 10
Cape Town
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Day 11
Departure from Cape Town
Itinerary
Arrival in Kruger
Transfer: Airport to Accomodation
You will be transferred from the airport to your accommodation.
Quest for the Nocturnals
Relax at the lodge before departing for your evening game drive. Experience the enchanting allure of the African bush at night, where the thrill of the hunt unfolds and nocturnal creatures awaken beneath a canopy of twinkling stars.
Kruger
Unveiling Africa's Big Five
Enjoy an exhilarating morning and evening game drives as you seek out Africa’s magnificent Big Five-majestic elephants, regal lions, elusive leopards, mighty rhinos, and formidable buffaloes-alongside a host of other captivating wildlife.
Kruger / Phinda or Tswalu Kalahari
Transfer: Accommodation to Airport
After a morning game drive (if time permits), you will be transferred from your accommodation to the airport.
Flight: Kruger to Phinda or Tswalu Kalahari
Transfer: Airport to Accommodation
You will be transferred from the airport to your accommodation. Time permitting, you will embark on a late afternoon or evening game drive.
Phinda or Tswalu Kalahari
Option 1: Safari Activities at Phinda
Part of the Munywana Conservancy within the protected wildlife land in KwaZulu-Natal, this reserve consists of seven distinct habitats, ranging from woodland, grassland, wetland, forest, mountain ranges, rivers, marshes and pans, as well as proximity to unspoiled coral reefs of the Indian Ocean. All of the Big Five is also present in this reserve.
Option 2: Safari Activities at Tswalu Kalahari
This vast and remote reserve is one of a kind, being one of Africa’s last remaining semi-arid wildernesses. Some definitive activities include tracking elusive pangolin or aardvark, horse riding, encounters with habituated meerkats, rock art walks, dinner on the dunes under the stars, or more. Some activities may be chargeable at an extra cost.
Phinda or Tswalu Kalahari / Winelands
Transfer: Accommodation to Airport
After a morning game drive (if time permits), you will be transferred from your accommodation to the airport.
Flight: Durban or Tswalu to Cape Town
Guests staying in Phinda will fly from Durban to Cape Town, whereas guests staying in Tswalu will fly from Tswalu to Cape Town.
Transfer: Airport to Accommodation
You will be transferred from the airport to your accommodation in the Winelands region.
Winelands
A Curated Wine Safari
Today’s tour will take you into four wine estates. Sample a curated selection of award-winning wines at the working farm of Babylonstoren, visit the Delheim Wine Estate’s historic cellar to sample its exceptional wine with fynbos cupcake pairing, uncover vintage Swartland wines at The Wine Studio of Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines, and visit the young Waterford Wine Estate with interesting portfolio of unique wines.
Winelands / Cape Town
Transfer: Winelands to Cape Town with Sightseeing
You will be transferred from Winelands to Cape Town with sightseeing.
Table Mountain & Cape Town Orientation
Ascend Table Mountain by cable car (weather permitting) for a sensational view of the city bowls. We have included a fast-track ticket so that you can skip the queue to the top. Returning to the city, you will be driven past the colorful Malay Quarter, Castle of Good Hope, Houses of Parliament and the Company Gardens. Travel to the Sea Point and Camp’s Bay for scenic ocean vistas.
Hopper Helicopter Flight
This 10-minute helicopter flight takes you into the front row for bird’s eye view of Cape Town, the city bowl, Green Point Stadium, Clifton Beach, Camps Bay and the Twelve Apostles. The helicopter flight departs at either 10am or 4pm
Cape Town
Finest of Cape Peninsula
Embark on a leisurely journey that invites you to savor the breathtaking beauty of the Cape Peninsula. Set forth towards the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, traveling along one of South Africa’s most picturesque routes, passing through the charming Hout Bay. Delight in a scenic cruise to Seal Island, where you can witness playful seals and vibrant seabirds at Duiker Island (weather permitting). Continue along the stunning Chapman’s Peak Drive (conditions permitting), leading you to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Ascend to the summit aboard the funicular where the views will leave you in awe, visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach, and visit the historic naval base of Simon’s Town.
Kirtenbosch Botanical Gardens
Explore the celebrated Kirtenbosch where you will learn about various indigenous South African flora, such as fynbos, proteas, cycads and rolling lawns. There is also a treetop canopy walkway where you can experience the forest from elevated viewpoint that meanders through the tree branches.
Departure from Cape Town
Transfer: Accommodation to Airport
You will be transferred from your accommodation to the airport.
Hotels & Tour Price
Includes
- Accommodation as stated
- Meals as stated
- Tours and transfers as stated with local English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees as stated
Excludes
- Airfares and airport taxes
- Beverages where meals are included
- Travel insurance
- Visa (if required)
- Personal expenses such as gratuities, spa, laundry, telephone and bar bills, etc.