13 days/12 nights
Private tour for 2 food lovers including historic Johannesburg, 7 days on a luxury safari, Cape Town and the cape exploration, with special culinary touches along the way. 

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Day 1
Home - Johannesburg
Overnight international flight to South Africa. 

Day 2
Johannesburg (D)
Arrival at the international airport and private transfer to your hotel. Check in, rest and freshen up. 

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Then this afternoon meet with your guide for a private experience in the famous Soweto Township. The tour includes all of the highlights: Tour of the Soweto Theatre, local Soweto craft beer tasting, meet and engage with a local entrepreneur, and taste some of Soweto’s traditional snacks while you enjoy dinner here. 

Experience a city within a city! Our Soweto tour is an opportunity to feel the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city and learn more about events that shaped South Africa’s past. Your local guide takes you to historic sites and cultural hotspots to showcase the city’s rich history and its modern-day culture. From the dusty streets of Motsoaledi informal settlement to the vibrant cultural hub of Vilakazi Street and iconic heritage sites that commemorate the city’s turbulent past and the peoples struggle for freedom and equality. Then return to your hotel and rest. 
 
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa, Grand Chateau Suite

 
Day 3 
Johannesburg - Safari (B, L, D)
After breakfast, private transfer to the airport for your short flight to Hoedspruit in the Kruger National Park. Upon arrival, reception by the lodge driver and transfer to your accommodations. 
 
Hamiltons Tented Safari Camp - Set within a 10 000 hectare private concession this is truly the “Gem of Kruger”. Hamiltons Tented Camp was named after Colonel Stephenson Hamilton, who was instrumental in establishing the world famous Kruger National Park. Hamiltons Tented Camp epitomises luxury with an outstanding safari experience. Magnificent tented suites complete with teak floorboards, dreamy mosquito nets, slipper baths, outdoor showers and a superb view of the complete seasonal river, linked to the main lodge area by raised timber walkways amongst ancient Jackal berry trees. Uncompromising elegance and breath taking beauty identifies Hamiltons tented Camp. Activities include Nomadic African Spa treatments and open vehicle safaris, where, guests will enjoy some of Kruger’s most spectacular landscapes and an extraordinary variety of wildlife, birdlife and plant life. A fine tradition of luxury in true ‘Out of Africa’ style.
 

 All 6 spacious luxury tents are decorated in true "Out of Africa" style with antique styled hip baths, outside showers and flowing mosquito nets. In addition, all have private wooden decks with views onto the river bed and Savannah grasslands beyond. Each tent is fitted with a radio, hairdryer, ceiling fan, air-conditioner, and personal safe. Guests are accommodated in six exceptionally private luxury elevated tents overlooking the N’waswitsontso River. From your own private deck, you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the bush that derives its existence from the river. Traditional fittings and features such as old brass light switches, steamer trunks with vintage labels revealing exciting journeys and sepia-stained photographs enhance the tradition and style of this ‘turn-of-the-century’ luxury safari tent; modern comforts such as electricity, air conditioning, and an outdoor shower the only clues that we live in a different time. The décor is light and neutral; teak furniture and floors, gilded mirrors and crisp white linens deliver a classy luxury tent experience enhanced by the panoramic bush and river views that begin at the edge of the deck.
 
While on safari, all meals and activities included. Selected beverages are also included: soft drinks, water, beer, selected wines & spirits.

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Hamiltons Tented Safari Camp or similar, tented suite

 Day 4
Safari (B, L, D)
After an early morning wake-up call, rise to an African dawn and enjoy an early morning game drive in an open safari vehicle. Relax as the ranger guides you through the bush searching out the Big 5 and the smaller secrets of nature. Return to the lodge in the mid-morning for a typical South African breakfast. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
 
In the late afternoon, when the heat of the African sun has diminished and the shadows are longer, set out again on an open safari vehicle game drive with your ranger. Return to the lodge for dinner and share your day’s adventures with your fellow travellers before settling down again for the evening.

 
Day 5
Safari (B, L, D)
Another full day on safari - enjoy all meals and twice daily game drives. 
 
Possible animal sightings - As one of the first private concessions in the Kruger National Park, Mluwati has worked tirelessly to ensure the sustainability of this pristine wilderness that for over 100 years has been a sanctuary for over 114 reptiles, 34 amphibians and 147 mammal species, including Africa’s Big Five. Keen birders will delight in the hundreds of bird species that call Kruger home. 
 
Guests will enjoy some of Kruger’s most spectacular landscapes. Experience the inimitable thrills of off-roading inside the National Park in pursuit of the legendary “Big Seven” species that call our concession home. You will be able to join the twice-daily safari, morning and afternoon/evening. If you would like the unrivalled experience of discovering the magnificent Kruger National Park on foot, or would like to spend time focusing on the smaller things out in the bush, our guiding team will be on hand to ensure that we provide you with an unforgettable wildlife experience.
 
But there’s more to the Kruger than its wildlife, with almost 254 known cultural heritage sites, including 130 recorded rock art sites, 300 archaeological sites of Stone Age man and San Rock Art. Imbali Safari Lodge was in fact built on the site of an ancient African settlement.
 
Day 6
Safari Lodge to Lodge Transfer (B, L, D)
After your morning game drive and breakfast, check out and transfer to the next selected lodge. 
 
Kapama Southern Camp or similar, suite

 
Offering an authentic African safari experience and stretching across 13 000 hectares, towards the Kruger area, Kapama embodies a range of stylish accommodation across four sophisticated bush camps and lodges. Each one is meticulously positioned within this wildlife sanctuary. Located in the extreme south of the reserve, the spectacular Kapama Southern Camp offers luxury-thatched suites. All suites are discreetly
hidden in the surrounding indigenous forest that’s alive with birdsong. Families are also catered for at Southern Camp, with three luxury suites specially created for this purpose. The Spa is also located at Kapama Karula, so a pampering for body and mind is close at hand.
 
All 15 suites at Southern Camp have full en-suite bathrooms with picture windows to enjoy the surrounding scenery and birdlife. Air conditioning, minibars and tea and coffee stations are standard in all suites of this five-star safari accommodation. Private patios offer the opportunity to enjoy relaxing sundowners, while game watching at the same time.
 
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities, All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included, Conservation levy, Bush Walk, 2 Daily safari activities
 
Day 7
Safari (B, L, D)
After an early morning wake-up call, rise to an African dawn and enjoy an early morning game drive in an open safari vehicle. Relax as the ranger guides you through the bush searching out the Big 5 and the smaller secrets of nature. Return to the lodge in the mid-morning for a typical South African breakfast. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
 

In the late afternoon, when the heat of the African sun has diminished and the shadows are longer, set out again on an open safari vehicle game drive with your ranger. Return to the lodge for dinner and share your day’s adventures with your fellow travellers before settling down again for the evening.
 
Day 8
Safari (B, L, D)
Your safari day includes 2 game drives - enjoy exploring the bush with your private guide!
 
Possible animal sightings - Since this is a Big Five reserve, encountering lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo is possible. While seeing big game is always exhilarating, there are many other smaller species that are also captivating, and birding enthusiasts will be delighted at the approximately 350 species of bird recorded on the reserve. Throughout the day, it’s likely you will see wildlife such as nyala antelope, Vervet monkeys or even a few of the Big Five.
 

Day 9 
Safari - Cape Town (B, D)
After breakfast, transfer back to the airport for your flight to Cape Town. Reception and private transfer to your hotel. 
 
A welcome dinner arranged for you at the Gold Restaurant. A special experience awaits you with an African 14-course menu, live drumming and puppetry.
 

Cape Town is perched between the ocean and the mountain, with a national park as its heart, there is nowhere like Cape Town. Cape Town, the Mother City, is the oldest city in South Africa Large numbers of tourists flock to Cape Town to enjoy this unique city with its fascinating history, interesting culture, natural beauty, award winning wines and laidback lifestyle. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, one of the city’s main tourist attractions, offers the visitor a unique shopping and holiday experience on a scenic working harbour. A visit to Cape Town is synonymous with a visit to the peninsula south of the city, and for good reason. With pristine white-sand beaches, hundreds of mountain trails, and numerous activities from surfing to paragliding to mountain biking, the accessibility, variety, and pure beauty of the great outdoors will keep nature lovers and outdoor adventurers occupied for hours, if not days.

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Queen Victoria Hotel or similar, deluxe room

 
Day 10
Cape Town (B)
Meet your guide for a private tour of the city’s highlights. Explore Cape Town’s colorful neighborhoods, and ride the gondola to the top of Table Mountain. Your private tour also includes: Insight into indigenous origins, District Six Museum, BoKaap, & Local food tasters tour. Enjoy the city!
 

 Day 11
Cape Town (B)
Best Of The Cape Peninsula Tour
Embark on an incredible journey around the Cape Peninsula with your professional and experienced guide and host for the day, match made to your profile for the very best experience possible. You’ll observe the famous and comical African penguins in their natural habitat at the exquisitely beautiful Boulders Beach. Explore the southern most tip of the Cape Peninsula with its breathtaking views, dramatic cliffsides and turbulent waters. Visit the quaint seaside villages of Simon’s Town and Kalk Bay. Taste wine in the historic Constantia Valley. All in a day and completely flexible to suit your rhythm and preferences. Your experienced guide will also be able to adapt your itinerary to suit your rhythm and preferences on the day.
 

Day 12 
Cape Town (B)
Best of the Cape Winelands Tour
Discover the very best of both Stellenbosch and Franschhoek winelands with your local, expert, specialist wine guide as your experienced host and chaperone while you sip on some of the best examples of South Africas’ well-regarded wines. Learn about the rich history of winemaking and indulge in a selection of world class wine tasting experiences at beautiful estates selected for their quality, ambience, service, views and of course, top class wines. All this a mere 45 minutes away from Cape Town! This itinerary is flexible so if you have preferred estates you’d like to visit please feel free to ask for a bespoke itinerary. 
 

 
Day 13 
Cape Town - Home (B)
At the appropriate time, private transfer to the airport for your flight home. Late check out is not included, but may be arranged. Safe travels! 
 

THIS IS A PRIVATE ITINERARY AND WE CAN MAKE ANY CHANGES YOU WISH