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Itinerary

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Day 1 – Cape Town: Upon arrival at Cape Town International, you will be met and transferred to Four Rosmead. Overnight here.

Four Rosmead is a boutique guest house in Cape Town, situated on the slopes of Table Mountain in tranquil and leafy Oranjezicht. It is within walking distance of Green Market Square, and only 10 minutes by car from the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Kirstenbosch Gardens and Clifton and Camps Bay beaches. Ten ensuite bedrooms offer extra-length queen/king/twin beds, air-conditioning, HD satellite TV, Blu-ray player, Bluetooth Soundbar and WiFi internet connectivity. Rooms include private gardens, balconies or courtyard access, plus a landscaped garden and pool.

Day 2 – Cape Town/Table Mountain Guided Walk & City Tour: Have breakfast, then transfer to the lower cable car station at Table Mountain. Ascend by aerial cable car for a spectacular guided walk along the top, traversing the entire front table to Maclears Beacon – the highest point at 3,566 ft. Return via a different route for a variety of vistas; the entire walk takes about 2 hours. Note: The cableway is weather-dependent and is usually closed for annual maintenance from end July to mid-August. Descend by cable car and enjoy a city tour, including the colorful Bo-Kaap district, Company’s Gardens and more. Enjoy your evening at leisure. Overnight at Four Rosmead.

Day 3 – Cape Town/Sea Kayaking & Cape Point Tour: After breakfast, drive to the naval hamlet of Simon’s Town, located on the False Bay coast of the Cape Peninsula and enjoy a sea kayaking experience from the Waterfront. Paddle past the Naval Harbor and out to Boulders Beach to visit the penguins. Stop on a semi-private beach for refreshments, swimming and snorkeling (equipment provided). From July to December, the Southern Right Whale frequents Cape Town’s shores. After lunch at a seaside restaurant, travel to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and the southernmost point of Africa – the Cape of Good Hope. In the late afternoon, drive along the coastal route and the Atlantic Seaboard back to your hotel. Overnight at Four Rosmead.

Day 4 – Cape Town/Winelands Cycling Tour: After breakfast, transfer to the Constantia Valley for your full-day tour. You begin at the country’s oldest estate, often referred to as “the birthplace of South African wine,” with a private cellar tour and tasting by special arrangement. Cycle through the vineyards with panoramic views over the valley and False Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, stopping for a gourmet picnic lunch (or sit-down lunch during winter). A number of renowned estates are included, with the chance to meet the sommelier and sample some of the best wines this country has produced. In the late afternoon, return to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure. Overnight at Four Rosmead.

Day 5 – Grootbos Private Nature Reserve: After breakfast, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to your next accommodation on the Whale Coast with land-based whale watching en route. After you check in, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve Garden Lodge. 

The Garden Lodge’s 11 freestanding suites are stylishly furnished with luxurious canopy beds, spacious en suite bathrooms, separate lounges with cozy fireplaces and private wooden decks with spectacular panoramic views. It is set amongst beautifully landscaped fynbos gardens and indigenous trees. Fashioned from stone, thatch and timber, the Garden Lodge reflects African warmth with an intercontinental twist, blending perfectly into the surrounding landscape.

Days 6 & 7 – Grootbos Private Nature Reserve: Spend two full days enjoying all Grootbos has to offer. Home of the “Marine Big 5” – whales, sharks, dolphins, seals and penguins; and with unparalleled floral diversity, Grootbos offers you a one-of-a-kind African experience. With stunning panoramic views of mountain and sea, the Reserve is a luxurious pristine paradise showcasing the splendor of the Cape Floral Kingdom and the incredible marine life of the southern tip of Africa. On-site activities include horseback riding, a botanical fynbos hike, a Milkwood forest walk, a 4×4 flower safari, boat-based whale watching or a coastal drive with seasonal land-based whale watching (June – December), beach picnics, fat biking and an excursion to ancient Klipgat Cave and Walker Bay Nature Reserve beach. Meals and overnights at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve Garden Lodge. 

Day 8 – Grootbos Private Nature Reserve/Kruger National Park: This morning you will be transferred to Cape Town Airport for your scheduled flight to Skukuza Airport, located in Kruger National Park. Upon landing, you will be transferred to Rhino Post Safari Lodge, situated on a 30,000-acre private concession in Kruger National Park and home of Rhino Walking Safaris. Your guides will share their wealth of “bush culture’’- the identification of animals, trees, grasses, insects, birds, the medicinal uses of plants, local folklore and basic tracking and survival skills. You will enjoy two full days of South Africa adventures, exploring the private concession and Kruger National Park on game drives. Meals and overnights at Rhino Post Safari Lodge.

Rhino Post Safari Lodge has eight luxury suites which are exquisitely decorated and include a spacious bedroom with impressive views of the riverbed from the bathroom, outdoor shower and decked patio. The suites are set out in an open plan style with wooden floors, thatched roofs, canvas walls and glass doors and windows.

Days 9 & 10 – Kruger National Park/Rhino Plains Camp: After breakfast, transfer to Rhino Plains Camp, situated in the heart of the wilderness concession overlooking the spectacular Timbitene Plain and waterhole. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking safari on your way to your platform camp out. This is the only place inside Kruger National Park offering this unusual accommodation. These are elevated wooden platforms about 15 feet above the ground. Guests leave Plains Camp in the late afternoon for a 1-1.5 hour walk led by our guides and arrive for sundowners on the platform that also overlooks a waterhole. The sleepout even has hot showers and flush toilets. While dinner is prepared over an open fire, enjoy the sounds and senses of the wild at night, safely guarded by observant guides. The rumble of the elephant passing by or the roars of the lion at the nearby waterhole may serenade you in this peaceful wilderness. Meals and overnights at Rhino Plains Camp.

Rhino Plains Camp offers four comfortably furnished African explorer-style tents, with ensuite & hot running water and the African wilderness right on your doorstep. With a maximum of eight people only (no children under 12), guests are ensured a quality, pristine wilderness experience. For a totally unique experience, guests wanting something different will be able to walk to the sleepouts – elevated wooden platforms twelve feet high where the night will be spent sleeping outdoors under the stars!

Day 11 – Johannesburg/Depart: After an invigorating cup of fresh coffee or tea and muffins in the lounge, set off for an early morning walk. Upon returning to the lodge, enjoy a leisurely brunch and shower before packing up and being transferred to Skukuza Airport in time for your flight to Johannesburg (flight priced separately), where you will connect to your onward flight.

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Photo Credit: Rhino Plains Camp