South Africa Solo Safari (10n) – Luxury

On Day 1 of your trip, you will fly out to Cape Town and transfer by road to Cape Grace Hotel, situated on the V&A Waterfront. This property is considered one of the Mother City’s most iconic hotels! All lounge areas are super-luxurious and the hotel’s Signal restaurant provides the ultimate in innovate cuisine. There is a whisky and wine bar too, as well as a very elegant library where you can tuck in to afternoon tea! Cape Grace also has a fitness studio and a spa. You will stay in one of the hotel’s Table Mountain Luxury rooms. These rooms boast breathtaking views of the city’s majestic mountain, as well as the international yacht arena and Signal Hill. Each has air conditioning and a whole host of other amenities, including satellite television, internet access, iPod docking station, and a fully stocked private bar! Cape Grace is perfectly positioned for visitors to enjoy the area’s wonderful range of cafés, bars, and restaurants, with other attractions such as Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens only a short drive away.

Board basis and activities:
Bed-and-breakfast accommodation, including morning tea and coffee with wake-up call, evening port and sherry, shower room for early arrivals and late departures, undercover and surface parking, luxury chauffeur transfer service (10km/6-mile radius), wireless internet access, and Cape Wine experience.

On the fifth day of your luxury trip, you will fly to Hoedspruit then transfer by road to Makanyi Private Game Lodge in the Timbavati Game Reserve. This property is a delight! The communal lodge is a timber, stone, and thatch structure, with lovely views over the Reserve. Inside, there is a super-comfortable lounge, a sophisticated dining room, and a bar that’s great for getting to know your fellow travellers! All areas flow out onto a deck, where you can enjoy al-fresco dining and a dip in the swimming pool. Makanyi also has a spa, gym, and curio shop! Guest accommodation consists of just seven suites, constructed using the same materials as the lodge. Highlights of each suite include a comfy bed, a mini-bar, a lounge area with cosy fireplace, and a private deck featuring sunloungers and outdoor shower! Activities focus on getting to know the wildlife of the Reserve, on morning and afternoon game drives and bush walks. All Big Five species – lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant – roam Timbavati, together with numerous other predators and herbivores. Birding, fishing, astronomy, art safaris, and photo safaris are available too.

Board basis and activities:
Full-board accommodation, including all meals and beverages, two daily game drives, other daily activities within the lodge area, use of the gym, road transfers to and from Combretum airstrip, and a laundry service.

For the final few days of your trip, you will fly to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve! Here you will stay at Londolozi Founders Camp, one of five camps in the Londolozi Reserve. It is located along the banks of the Sand river, in the shade of mature matumi trees. The communal lodge is elevated high up on wooden stilts, providing incredibly good views of the surrounding bush and resident wildlife. The style of the interiors is described as ‘bushveld Bohemia’, featuring a natural palette that is emphasised by the textures of wallpapers and handmade soft furnishings. All areas are conducive to relaxation, not least the Camp’s yoga deck, which is positioned in the sturdy limbs of a 500-year-old ebony tree! Londolozi Founders has ten superior chalets, also Bohemian in style. Each features inside and outside showers, a deck, and a private plunge pool. Activities include sunrise and sunset game drives, bush walks, photographic safaris, and village experiences. The Londolozi Reserve contains a real treasure trove of wildlife!

Board basis and activities:
Full-board accommodation, including all meals, teas and coffees, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, two game drives daily, one bush walk daily, one group yoga class daily, transfers to and from Londolozi airstrip to the lodge, and a laundry service.

On Day 11, you will fly to Johannesburg, then connect on to your international flight home.