Day 1 Friday April 18th

Arrival in Cape Town

April 17th (Travel day)

Upon arrival at CPT, clear immigration, and head to the arrivals zone where you’ll meet your concierge who will assist with luggage, and will hand you to your driver for hotel transfer.

Check in at Winchester House. Upon check in, we encourage you to take a stroll down the pedestrian boulevard along the ocean, located directly across from our hotel. This is Cape Town’s social gathering and “outdoor gym” hotspot. 

Evening at leisure. 

Hotel:  Winchester Hotel by Newmark ★★★★

Room:  Classic Room (Sea View, if available)

Meals:  on your own

Day 2 Saturday April 19th

Cape Town

A buffet style breakfast served at the hotel beginning at 7:00 am.

9:00 am cable car up to the top of Table Mountain (fast track pass)

Introductory tour of Cape Town: Drop off at entrance of Mount Nelson Hotel for a walk down Government Avenue and Company Gardens. Walk by the South African National Gallery, the country’s premier art museum, housing outstanding collections of South African, African, British, French, Dutch and Flemish art. Government Avenue has ornamental gateways guarded by the Stone Lions sculpted by Anton Anreith.

As we continue to walk down the Company's Gardens we can see the House of Parliament. We will learn about the life and legacy of Nobel Peace Prize winner, anti-apartheid activist, Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

This morning’s tour ends with free time to explore The Oranjezicht Market, a local’s favorite gathering spot for socializing while purchasing their weekly farm products, wine and arts and crafts -- all made with a sustainable approach. Here we enjoy an organic lunch at leisure.

After lunch, we head to Cape Peninsula. Located in the Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape Point is the most southwestern point of the continent, as well as the longest peninsula in South Africa. Also considered a Natural World Heritage Site, here you will find dramatic scenery of endless ocean views. We will drive by quaint towns along the way down to Simon’s Town.

Welcome dinner at The Test Kitchen Fledgelings:

Nouvelle Latin cuisine with a South African touch at inventive restaurant with contemporary decor.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 Sunday April 20th

Cape Town

8:00 am Optional hike to Lion’s Head with our local guide. 

Visit the iconic Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain. Our second stop will be the NORVAL FOUNDATION, showcasing the works of world renowned South African artists. This stunning venue presents arguably the most carefully curated collection of African Contemporary Art in the Cape region.

Lunch and wine tasting at Steenberg Winery. Established in 1682, this farm features a magnificent tribute to its heritage. 

After lunch, we head back to town to visit the historic Malay Quarter. Located up the slopes of Signal Hill above Buitengracht Street, we will find a residential area of people descending from Malay slaves and immigrants brought to the Cape during the Dutch occupation. 

Free time at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront for some shopping time. Venture to the neighborhoods of Green Point, home of the stadium where the 2010 World Cup was held. Walk along the Promenade through Sea Point, Bantry Bay, Clifton, and Camps Bay.

Optional: Panoramic drive through the Southern Peninsula Ou-kaapse-we, Noordhoek, Chapmans Peak, Constantia-nek. 

Dinner on your own, recommendations include:

• • Utopia (great views)
  • Fyn (one of the top 100 restaurants in the world)
  • Upper Union (newest African tapas style gem) 
  • Marble (a celebration of quintessential South African wood-fire cuisine)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4 Monday April 21th

Cape Town ⇒ Wine country

After breakfast, we check out. 

Morning Townships tour with local expert. Learn how these settlements have become a way of living for a significant portion of the mostly black population. 

Visit District 6 museum. This historical site, located in an old Methodist church, opened as a museum in 1994, as a memorial to the forced movement of 60,000 inhabitants of various races in District Six during Apartheid in South Africa in the 1970s. 

Lunch at Truth Coffee, rated the best coffee shop in the world. (You’ll see why) 

As we drive to Wine country, we visit the Motor Museum, reminiscing 100+ years of automotive history. On display, you’ll find cars from the private collection of one of South Africa’s most influential business and philanthropic families.

Check in at Leeu House. Time to explore the charming town of Franschhoek, famous for the French cultural and agricultural influence brought in by Huguenot settlers in the 17th century. It is filled with galleries, souvenir shops and bistro-like outdoor restaurants. 

Hotel: Leeu House Hotel ★★★★★

Room: Classic room

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

At leisure dinner (reservations can be made at Protégé, Epice or La Petite Colombe) 

Day 5 Tuesday April 22th

Franschhoek

Stellenbosch: Our first stop will be the home-studio of one of South Africa’s most celebrated artists, Dylan Lewis. Its sculpture garden is an example of masterfully created shapes of the animal kingdom utilizing different materials and techniques. A tribute to the exuberant natural beauty of South Africa. 

We continue with a brief walk through Stellenbosch. This historic town is renowned for a gracious blend of 18th Century Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian architecture, and is surrounded by vineyards, fruit orchards and stunning mountains. 

Explore Boschendal, one of the oldest wine producers in the New World, with a French vinicultural heritage dating back to 1685. After touring the facilities, lush gardens and wine tasting rooms, we will treat ourselves to a French-style picnic beneath the fragrant pines. 

Visit Babylonstoren. This estate combines traditional Cape Dutch architecture with a clean modern style. We will walk the lush, organic fruit gardens. This is also a strategic shopping opportunity.

Evening at leisure. Dinner on your own.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6 Wednesday April 23th

Wine Country ⇒ Kruger Safari

After breakfast check-out and depart for the airport. Flight from CPT to SZK (2 1⁄2 hour flight) to Skukusa. Light lunch will be served in-flight.

Upon arrival, we are welcomed by the local team and transferred to our lodge. We enjoy a light snack and unpack. Our first safari game-drive starts at 4:30 pm. African inspired dinner at the lodge.

Hotel: River Lodge Lion Sands Game Reserve ★★★★★
Room: Superior or suite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 Thursday April 24th

Kruger

Binoculars ready? Today, we enjoy the rising sun as we take part in an early morning safari game drive. This is going to be our first full day safari. Surreal experiences await as we immerse ourselves in the African Wildlife World.

There will be two safaris per day, one in the morning, and another in the afternoon, into the evening. The game drives are approximately 3 hours each.

Between safaris, relax by the pool, take a nap, treat yourself to a massage at the SPA, read a book, or simply enjoy the peace of your surroundings.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Friday April 25th

Kruger

Second day of wildlife exploring. Again, you may choose to take part in one or both safaris. Coffee & tea breaks are offered, as well as some drinks.

For those who enjoy sleeping in, our luxury lodge offers breakfast in bed as well as SPA treatments.

Day 9 Saturday April 26th

Kruger - departure day

After breakfast, check-out and depart for the airport. We make it to JNB for homebound flights or extensions to other destinations.  

Extensions to Johannesburg, Botswana, Tanzania and Namibia available upon request.