Ultimate Luxury in South Africa | Tailor-made Tour

Itinerary Highlights

Stay in luxury hotels and lodges across Cape Town, the Winelands, Hermanus and Hoedspruit
Sample world-class Shiraz in Franschhoek Valley – located in South Africa’s famous Winelands region
Spot the Big Five in Kruger National Park and stay in a luxury safari lodge
Includes return flights and transfers throughout

What's Included

Accommodation Throughout

10 nights from £10,859 per person

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Begin your journey in South Africa’s charming capital of Cape Town and stay in an ultra-chic hotel situated on the city’s iconic V&A Waterfront. Take in glorious vistas from the top of Table Mountain, wander through its stunning botanical gardens and stroll along its busy harbourfront.

Journey to the whale-watching hub of Hermanus, located on at the foot of the Klein Drakensberg in South Africa’s Limpopo province. Admire breathtaking sea views from your luxurious suite at the hilltop hotel, Birkenhead House, which straddles two stunning bays.

Then, travel to the famous Winelands region to sample world-class tipples from local wineries and admire its sprawling vineyards. Enjoy a five-star stay at La Residence – a 30-acre private farm estate located in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley.

Finally, jet off to Hoedspruit to spot the Big Five on safari in Kruger National Park. Venture out on thrilling game drives, before retreating to your plush suite at Royal Malewane lodge for gourmet cuisine and sumptuous spa treatments.

Itinerary

Day 1 Cape Town - The Silo

Arrive in South Africa’s picturesque port city of Cape Town and transfer to your centrally-located hotel. A design-lovers sanctuary, The Silo is situated on the city’s iconic V&A Waterfront and sits directly above the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. Enjoy outstanding modern cuisine and complimentary entry to the fascinating museum below.

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Day 2 Cape Town - The Silo

Today, explore beautiful Cape Town at your leisure. Take a cable car up to the top of Table Mountain for breathtaking views over the city and the blended Atlantic and Indian oceans. Back at your luxury hotel, unwind after a day of adventuring in the impressive Silo Spa. Boasting five tranquil treatment rooms, ease tense muscles with a rejuvenating massage.

Day 3 Cape Town - The Silo

Enjoy your final day in Cape Town. Visit Kirsten National Botanical Garden to discover South Africa’s unique flora. Stroll along the V&A Waterfront, dotted with shops, bars, and restaurants, before retreating to your nearby hotel. In the evening, ascend to The Silo Rooftop for a classic cocktail, as you watch the sun set over the ‘Mother City’.

Day 4 Hermanus - Birkenhead House

Journey to the seaside town of Hermanus, located on South Africa’s Western Cape Province. Famous for being a fantastic whale-watching destination, enjoy spectacular sea views from your luxury suite. Perched high on the cliffs just outside Hermanus, Birkenhead House is an elegant property comprising just 11 individually-decorated and antique-adorned suites.

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Day 5 Hermanus - Birkenhead House

Nestled amongst the Cape’s green foliage, Birkenhead House straddles two sandy beaches and is just a leisurely forty-minute stroll from the centre of the village. Spend an afternoon at the Old Harbour Museum to learn all about how Hermanus came to be or stop by the Whale Museum to admire the gigantic whale skeleton suspended from its ceiling.

Day 6 Winelands - La Residence

Travel to South Africa’s iconic Winelands and check into La Residence. Set within a private 30-acre farm estate, this incredibly scenic property comprises just 11 lavishly-appointed suites. Enjoy breathtaking vistas over Franschhoek Valley from your private veranda or balcony, before taking a dip in the hotel’s tranquil infinity-edge swimming pool.

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Living spaces at La Residence Franschhoek, South Africa

The courtyard at La Residence Franschhoek, South Africa

Swimming pool at La Residence Franschhoek, South Africa

Day 7 Winelands - La Residence

Spend the day exploring the region’s sprawling vineyards, sampling world-class tipples from local wineries. From spicy reds to crisp white wines, Franschhoek Valley is home to some of the country’s most celebrated wine estates. Tour vineyards on horseback or by horse-drawn cart and take in its cinematic landscape of verdant valleys and majestic mountains.

Day 8 Hoedspruit (Kruger National Park) - Royal Malewane

Jet off to Hoedspruit, a quaint town situated at the foot of the Klein Drakensberg in South Africa’s Limpopo province. Then, head to your luxury suite at Royal Malewane – a boutique safari lodge that sits adjacent to the game-rich territory of Kruger National Park. Here, dine on unforgettable gourmet cuisine created by award-winning executive chef, John Jackson.

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Bedroom at Royal Malewane Kruger National Park

Spa at Royal Malewane Kruger National Park

Elephants/Pool at Royal Malewane Kruger National Park

Day 9 Hoedspruit (Kruger National Park) - Royal Malewane

Venture beyond your plush suite at Royal Malewane for morning and evening game drives, as well as guided bush walks. Expect Big Five sightings, from giraffes and zebras to African buffalo, as well as black and white rhinos. After a thrilling safari adventure, retreat to Royal Water Spa, featuring three tranquil treatment rooms and a 25m heated lap pool.

Day 10 Hoedspruit (Kruger National Park) - Royal Malewane

Spot more incredible wildlife from the luxurious Royal Malewane lodge, which itself is situated in game-rich territory. Encounter native African bush animals from the viewing deck, gazebo, or from the cooling depths of the lodge’s plunge pool. Round-off your holiday of a lifetime with an authentic South African braai (barbeque) under a canopy of stars.