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12 Day itinerary in South Africa, Africa

Exclusive Cape and Safari

This journey is ultra luxurious and all properties are on an EXCLUSIVE USE basis We start the trip in Cape Town at the stunning Sea Lion Villa, epitomizing the very mountain upon which this magnificent property has been built. The property is positioned for discerning guests to appreciate unparall... Read More

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Overview

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Everyone

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GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Cape Town

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Cycling

Kayaking

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Skiing/Snowboarding

Outdoors & Nature

Adventure

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Highlights

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Exclusive use properties all through out your itinerary

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Explore Cape Town: Table Mountain, Robben Island, Cape Peninsula - completely tailored experiences

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Immerse yourself within the areas top-rated wineries in your luxury villa in Franschhoek

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Make the award winning Observatory Private Villa your home, whilst enjoying sights of the Big 5

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Airport Transfer

Transfer: Cape Town International Airport to In Residence Sea Lion. Set high on the mountain side overlooking Bantry Bay and Fresnaye you will find Sea Lion. This property offers spectacular ocean and mountain views. From the minute you enter this property you will be captivated by the unique layout and the smart use of space. POINTS OF INTEREST 9 minute drive to Lion's Head 15 minute drive to the V & A Waterfront 18 minute drive to the Cape Town City Centre 15 minute drive to Table Mountain 40 minute drive to the Cape Winelands 35 minute drive to the Constantia Wine Route 6 minute drive to Clifton Beach 7 minute drive to Camps Bay Beach

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: In Residence Sea Lion Villa, Cape Town
Day 2

place Free Day in Cape Town

Optional Activities in Cape Town: *Explore Cape Peninsula Out and About: Hike and Nature Explore - A Freshly Brewed Coffee or Hot Beverage Amongst Locals Explore Kalk Bay - Meet the Resident Seals & Fishing Folk Explore with Penguins - Stand Up Paddle, Kayak or Conservation Walk near Boulders, Simon's Town Lunch - The Whole Earth Café, Scarborough Hike Cape Point - Shipwrecks, Whales, White Sand and Wildlife Explore - Cape Town's most scenic road with all 144 curves of Chapman’s Peak Drive Early Evening Sundowners Like a Local – Surprise Location *City and Table Mountain Hike Table Mountain the Easy Way - Cable Car & Family Hike to Maclear’s Beacon Bike - Family Urban Exploring Sea Point Promenade on Cruiser Bikes Explore - Urban Art Projects Hike Kirstenbosch Gardens & Boomslang - Family Tree Top Canopy Hike Early Evening Sundowners - Like a Local Explore – Front of House Two Oceans Aquarium Tour Scootours Cape Town Table Mountain Explore - Acrobranch Constantia *Cape Town Urban Safari Explore Table Mountain the Easy Way - Via Return Cable Car Bike - Cycle Between Art Installations with locals on the Sea Point Promenade Lunch - The Stack Explore - Urban Exploring the Colourful Streets of Bo Kaap to the Historic Company Gardens Explore - Urban City Bowl History Hike Kirstenbosch Gardens & Boomslang Early Evening Sundowners - Secret Gin Bar or a Local Hangout Spot *Constantia Valley Wine Safari Wine Farm - Steenberg Wine Estate Terroir Walk Mountain Bike - Constantia Bike Track at Uitsig Mountain Bike - Constantia Valley Fun easy cycling through Constantia Valley Wine Farm - Eagles' Nest picnic & winetasting Wine Farm - Hike Eagles Nest Wine Farm - Mystery Wine Farm in Constantia Valley And so much more, you can tailor your trip with. Overnight: In Residence Sea Lion

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

place Optional Activities in Cape Town

Optional Activities in Cape Town *Robben Island & Constantia Valley: Boat, History, Wine and Taste Explore – Robben Island Boat Trip Explore – Robben Island Guided Tour Klein Constantia Early Evening Sundowners - Like a Local *Urban City - Arty Cape Town Inspiration Explore - The Zeitz MOCAA Art Museum with an Assistant Curator Bike - Cycle the Promenade Explore - Urban Exploring Sea Point Promenade Art Installations Lunch – SeaBreeze Fish & Shell Urban Art Tour – Explore 99 Loop St Gallery Explore - Urban Exploring the colourful Bo Kaap Explore - Urban Art Projects Urban Art Safari - Cape Town Graffiti *Urban Cape Town Uplifting Community Projects Hop on Guide – Rock Girls Apprentice Explore Township inspired designs at the Watershed Market Explore – Heritage Square Explore - Urban Exploring the Colourful Streets of Bo Kaap to the Historic Company Gardens Explore - Urban Art Projects Explore Art Projects - T-Bag Design Explore - Hout Bay Harbour Explore - Cape Town's most scenic road with all 144 curves of Chapman’s Peak Drive Township Uplifting Project Visit - Masiphumelele - Pastic Art And so much more, you can tailor your trip with.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: In Residence Sea Lion Villa, Cape Town
Day 4

place Transfer to Franschhoek

Transfer from In Residence Sea Lion to The Residence @ Vrede & Lust Set in a private three-hectare part of the picturesque Vrede en Lust Wine Estate, The Residence @ Vrede & Lust sits amidst picturesque surroundings within the majestic Franschhoek Valley. This luxury villa is ideal for those wanting to immerse themselves within the areas top-rated wineries.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: The Residence @ Vrede & Lust
Day 5

place Optional Activities in the Cape Winelands

Optional Activities in the Cape Winelands - Franschhoek Wine Safari - Adrenalin Junkies in the Winelands - Historical Wine Tasting in the Heart of the Winelands - Exploring the Musical Vines & Sculptures of Stellenbosch - Grape Escape Meander in the Winelands: Vinebikes, Wine, Taste and Explore - Active Cape Whale Coast - Marine Big 5 Safari - Bike, Hike & Wildlife - Shark & Wine: Culture, Wildlife & Wine Or you can also tailor make your trip with: Full Day Winelands including Cheetah Outreach Full Day Wine Country Tour including Lunch Full Day Wine and other Delights Full Day Wine, chocolate and cheese Full Day Family Day Out in the Winelands Overnight: The Residence Vrede en Lust

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: The Residence @ Vrede & Lust
Day 6

place Transfer to De Hoop Nature Reserve

Transfer from The Residence @ Vrede & Lust to Morukuru Ocean House De Hoop offers 51 km of pristine white beaches and dunes lapped by a warm Indian Ocean, as well as limestone cliffs, rock pools, wetlands, coastal fynbos and home to more than 260 species of birds. Morukuru Ocean House offers a bird’s eye view of the continent’s greatest whale nursery, as Southern Right whales migrate to the shallow coastal basins off the Overberg Coast for the calving and nursing season from mid-July to November. It offers access to some of the continent’s most undiscovered gems, able to satisfy visitors’ craving for exclusivity, yet providing some of the most productive wildlife interactions in Southern Africa.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Morukuru Ocean House
Day 7

place Morukuru Beach Lodge Activities

Morukuru Beach Lodge Activities *De Hoop Nature Reserve Hikers, cyclists, birdwatchers and whale watchers favour unaffected De Hoop Nature Reserve, situated a mere three-hour drive eastwards of Cape Town. Here, the Potberg Mountains and the Indian Ocean flank 34, 000 hectares of fynbos, beaches, dunes and vlei wetlands. De Hoop is the halfway point between Cape Town and Knysna and remains an uncommercial hidden gem for nature lovers. *Land Based Whale Watching The Southern Right whale has made the De Hoop Reserve in South Africa one of the world’s best land based whale-watching areas. This marine protected area is a World Heritage Site and one of the world’s most important nurseries for this endangered mammal. During the winter months (July to November), Southern Right whales come so close to the shoreline that our Ocean House guests can relax on the un-spoilt sand dunes or from our amazing viewing deck and watch in awe as these beautiful creatures calve, blow, breach and belly-flop. Our Morukuru Ocean House guide will guide you to the best viewing points and share all his expertise and knowledge on these remarkable creatures with you. Overnight at Morukuru Ocean House

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Morukuru Ocean House
Day 8

place Morukuru Beach Lodge Activities

Morukuru Beach Lodge Activities: *Fynbos Walks and Drives Get the De Hoop Feeling, whilst driving in your private safari vehicle, with the wind in your hair and the amazing beauty of the ocean, the beach and the delicate fynbos. Discover all the flowers and pristine wilderness. Our Morukuru Private Guide will guide you and your family/friends through an informative fynbos safari experience. *Guided Marine and Bikes Either walking or biking within the De Hoop reserve will give you the feeling of being embraced by endless peace and beauty. Wild Fynbos gardens, walking through the pristine while sand dunes with the view and the sound of the Ocean will make you feel refreshed. Among you more than 1500 plants species in the area, bontebok, eland, cape mountain zebra, baboons, red hartebeest ostrich and of course the cape leopard. All tours are under the experienced eye of your Morukuru Guide. *Star Gazing The day has come to an end, the silence and the wonderful horizon will embrace you. When it gets darker you will start noticing the soft little twinkling in the sky.....another heaven on earth will appear. Slowly watch the sky turning into a playground of lights. Overnight at Morukuru Ocean House

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Morukuru Ocean House
Day 9

place Flight to Johannesburg and transfer to Leobo Private Reserve

Transfer from Morukuru Ocean House to Cape Town International Airport Flight: Cape Town International Airport to ORTIA Johannesburg Transfer from ORTIA Johannesburg to Leobo Private Reserve Check in at Leobo Private Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Leobo Private Reserve
Day 10

place Leobo Lodge Activities

Leobo Lodge Activities: THE LODGE Includes exclusive use of the entire 8000 hectare (20 000 acre) reserve and the Observatory Villa. 30mins per day use of Leobo’s 2 seater Robinson R-44 helicopter. Full use of all facilities of the reserve as well as chef, butler, food, drinks, wines and spirits. Features and Equipment Fully stocked bar, Wi-Fi, heated infinity pool, inside and outside multi-room music system, portable music system, chef, butler, research grade Observatory, library, Jacuzzi, safe, alarm, 3D TV, DVD and satellite, fishing equipment, kayaks, quad bikes, 2 x 700cc racing quad bikes, motor bikes, a mountain buggy, mountain bikes, game viewing vehicle, game ranger and rifles for target shooting. Activities 30mins per day use of Leobo’s 2 seater Robinson R-44 helicopter, quad bike safari, dirt bike safari, cross country buggies, fishing, game drives, day at the River Camp, day at Beach Camp, afternoons at Mountain Lookout, Rock Art viewing, cliff top mountain walks, cave walks, paint balling – land based, clay pigeon shooting, cliff top camping, hippo camping, big 5 game drive at neighbouring reserve and spa treatments. Overnight at Leobo Lodge - Observatory Villa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Leobo Private Reserve
Day 11

place Leobo Lodge Activities

Leobo Lodge Activities: THE LODGE Includes exclusive use of the entire 8000 hectare (20 000 acre) reserve and the Observatory Villa. 30mins per day use of Leobo’s 2 seater Robinson R-44 helicopter. Full use of all facilities of the reserve as well as chef, butler, food, drinks, wines and spirits. Features and Equipment Fully stocked bar, Wi-Fi, heated infinity pool, inside and outside multi-room music system, portable music system, chef, butler, research grade Observatory, library, Jacuzzi, safe, alarm, 3D TV, DVD and satellite, fishing equipment, kayaks, quad bikes, 2 x 700cc racing quad bikes, motor bikes, a mountain buggy, mountain bikes, game viewing vehicle, game ranger and rifles for target shooting. Activities 30mins per day use of Leobo’s 2 seater Robinson R-44 helicopter, quad bike safari, dirt bike safari, cross country buggies, fishing, game drives, day at the River Camp, day at Beach Camp, afternoons at Mountain Lookout, Rock Art viewing, cliff top mountain walks, cave walks, paint balling – land based, clay pigeon shooting, cliff top camping, hippo camping, big 5 game drive at neighbouring reserve and spa treatments. Overnight at Leobo Lodge - Observatory Villa

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Luxury Accommodation: Leobo Private Reserve
Day 12

place Airport Transfer

Transfer from Leobo Private Reserve to ORTIA Johannesburg

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • In Residence Sea Lion Villa, Cape Town
  • The Residence @ Vrede & Lust
  • Morukuru Ocean House
  • Leobo Private Reserve

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (12)
  • Lunch (6)
  • Dinner (6)

Transport expand_less

  • Scheduled Domestic Flight:  Cape Town International to ORTIA - Johannesburg International Airport
  • Private Transfer: In Residence Sea Lion to Vrede en Lust The Residence
  • Private Transfer: Vrede en Lust The Residence to Morukuru Ocean House
  • Private Transfer: Morukuru Ocean House to Cape Town International Airport
  • Private Transfer: Cape Town Airport to In Residence Sea Lion
  • Private Transfer: Johannesburg International Airport to Leobo Private Game Reserve
  • Private Transfer: Leobo Private Game Reserve to Johannesburg International Airport

Activities expand_less

  • All activities listed as included by the lodges and villas
  • Private Cape Peninsula Discovery Tour with lunch
  • Private Culture, Explore, Hike and Wildlife Tour - tailored

Not Included expand_less

  • Any other items not mentioned as included

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