Ultimate South Africa

This enthralling journey is the perfect introduction to a wonderful country, combining the charm of Cape Town’s winelands, with the beauty of the south coast and the wildlife on the edge of the Kruger National Park.

Cape Town, in the shadow of Table Mountain, has one of the world's most spectacular settings. A stay in Constantia offers the choice of the delightful Constantia Uitsig or Cellars-Hohenort. Famous for its beautiful gardens, Cellars-Hohenort was awarded the 2010 Relais & Chateaux Garden Trophy.  We recommend a visit to the world renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens whilst in the Cape Town area.

You then make your way to the famous winelands surrounding Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, considered the food and wine capital, which lies in a valley with breathtaking scenery and rolling vineyards. The 'Garden Route' then takes you up the coastline to Plettenberg Bay with its sweeping unspoiled beaches, dramatic rocky peninsula, lagoons, estuaries and towering forests. After time spent exploring Nature's Valley, fly up-country to Mpumalanga, and end this captivating journey with three days of 'Big Five' game viewing at a luxury tented camp set in 20,000 acres of prime bushveld.

Sample itinerary

Day 1: Depart London.  Days 2/4: Arrive Cape Town. Collect hire car and drive to Constantia. Overnights Constantia Uitsig or Cellars-Hohenort.  Days 5/6: Drive to Franschhoek. Overnights Le Quartier Francais.  Days 7/8: Drive along Garden Route to Plettenberg Bay. Overnights Emily Moon River Lodge.  Day 9/11: Fly to Nelspruit.  Game viewing and bush walks. Overnights Tanda Tula Bush Camp.  Days 12/13: Fly to London via Johannesburg.