An African Trilogy - 14 Days
This journey combines the urbane sophistication of Cape Town, the idyllic beauty of the winelands and the Cedarberg Mountains, Bushman rock art and paintings, stunning wildlife viewing at Pafuri Camp and spectacular scenery.
The pace is unhurried which allows our guests to relax and enjoy the journey and each destination.
Day 1:
Cape Town
Upon arrival at Cape Town Airport, you are met by an Alluring Africa representative and transferred to the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa.
Relax and enjoy four glorious nights at the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa.
Points of Interest:
District Six
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
City Bowl
The Cape Peninsula National Park
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
The Winelands
The Overberg
Meals: None
Lodging: Twelve Apostles
Day 2:
Cape Town
Cape Town is recognized as one of the most beautiful places on earth. Offering a range of attractions, breathtaking sights and endless activities, it is a year-round holiday destination with friendly people, a mild climate and rich cultural heritage.
The Spring Flower Season extends from mid August through early October. Nowhere in South Africa is spring more spectacular than in the Cape. Here thousands of small, otherwise insignificant plants cover the plains in an iridescent carpet of flowers.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Twelve Apostles
Day 3:
Cape Town
Cape Town is also the culinary capital of South Africa. Nowhere else in the country is the populace so discerning about food, and nowhere else is there such a wide selection of restaurants. Western culinary history here dates back more than 350 years. Cape Town was founded specifically to grow food, and that heritage is reflected in the city's cuisine. A number of restaurants operate in historic town houses and 18th-century wine estates, and many include heritage dishes on their menus.
From June through October, you can view the Southern Right Whales breaching off the coastline.
For those that like to be active, you can enjoy world-class shark cage diving, fantastic hiking trails or play a round at one of the best golf courses in the world!
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Twelve Apostles
Day 4:
Cape Town
If Culture and Heritage is what you’re after, then there’s no shortage either. Walk past loud blubbery seals sunning themselves on the pier and take the ferry to Robben Island to visit former South Africa president, Nelson Mandela’s prison cell. Then join the boisterous, mad-cap minstrels dancing in the Cape Minstrel Carnival. Go on a township tour to experience traditional “Cape Flats” life and African culture and cuisine.
Just let us know your interests and we will custom design a tour around them.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Twelve Apostles
Day 5:
The Western Cape
After breakfast, you are privately transferred by road to Bushmans Kloof located in the Cedarberg Mountains. The road to Bushmans Kloof passes through some of South Africa's most beautiful, yet least explored countryside.
Relax and enjoy four glorious nights a Bushmans Kloof.
Points of Interest:
Cedarberg Mountains
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snack
Lodging: Bushmans Kloof
Day 6:
The Western Cape
Bushmans Kloof offers a unique wilderness experience and a sanctuary for many indigenous plants, birds and animals, the reserve’s carefully preserved San rock art sites also make it the world’s ‘largest open air art gallery’. At Bushmans Kloof over 130 rock art sites are located amidst overhanging cliffs and rocky shelters.
Points of Interest:
Cedarberg Mountains
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snack
Lodging: Bushmans Kloof
Day 7:
The Western Cape
Quench your adventurous spirit with a range of exhilarating outdoor activities, including evening nature drives, hiking, mountain biking, archery, canoeing, fishing and swimming in crystal clear rock pools. Or be pampered with soothing spa treatments before relaxing on your private terraces.
Points of Interest:
Cedarberg Mountains
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snack
Lodging: Bushmans Kloof
Day 8:
The Western Cape
Guests can indulge and taste a profusion of gastronomic, healthy or home-style comfort foods, made from the best local fresh produce, and harvested daily from our own organically cultivated gardens. One is able to dine in a variety of breathtaking locations- Bushmans Kloof now offers a flexible and exciting choice of venues and locations so no meal is quite alike!
Points of Interest:
Cedarberg Mountains
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snack
Lodging: Bushmans Kloof
Day 9:
Johannesburg and Environs
After breakfast, you are transferred by road to Cape Town International Airport. Board a domestic flight to Johannesburg, where you are met and transferred to Tintswalo at Waterfalls for an overnight on a bed and breakfast basis.
Points of Interest:
Kruger National Park
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: The Michelangelo
Day 10:
Limpopo Region
This morning after breakfast you are transferred to the Lanseria Airport where you board a safari flight into the Northern part of Kruger National Park.
Pafuri Camp is located between the Limpopo and the Luvuvhu Rivers in the northern sector of the Kruger National Park. The camp's home is a 24,000-hectare area called the Pafuri or the Makuleke. This region is the ancestral home of the Makuleke people and is one of the most diverse and scenically attractive areas in the Kruger National Park.
Relax and enjoy four glorious nights at Pafuri.
Points of Interest:
Kruger National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snack
Lodging: Pafuri Camp
Day 11:
Limpopo Region
Activities in the Makuleke / Pafuri area are extremely varied and interesting. Game drives in open 4x4 vehicles, night drives, walks and hides (including some that will cater for sleep-outs) are all part of the range of activities that are on offer.
Points of Interest:
Knysna
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snack
Lodging: Pafuri Camp
Day 12:
Limpopo Region
One of the most important aspects of this area is its Palaeo-anthropological history. There is evidence of early human ancestors stretching back some 2 million years ago, through the Stone Age and into the Iron Age about 400 years ago when the Thulamela dynasty ruled in this area. Throughout the concession, there is evidence of its human inhabitants, in the form of rock paintings and artifacts – under many a baobab are Stone Age hand tools, such as hand axes, to be found.
Points of Interest:
Kruger National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snack
Lodging: Pafuri Camp
Day 13:
Limpopo Region
The Pafuri region is famous for the large herds of elephant and buffalo that are resident most of the year round. Leopard and Lion have been sighted hunting the strong population of Nyala and Impala that live alongside the Luvuvhu system. On the easternmost boundary at "Crooks Corner", the Luvuvhu supports a large population of hippo and crocodile.
Points of Interest:
Kruger National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snack
Lodging: Pafuri Camp
Day 14:
Johannesburg and Environs
After a final game activity, board a safari flight to Johannesburg and connect with your international flight departing for home.
Meals: Breakfast