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Hi Larry,
I hope you are well and having a wonderful week. I wanted to reach out again as I know we spoke about your gorgeous travel plans to South Africa and since sending through your itinerary, I have struggled to catch you at a time that works to hear your thoughts and see whether you wish to lock in this dreamy trip!
Since you last received my itinerary, we have had a fabulous upgrade to the way we present our proposals to our clients, so I hope that you enjoy looking through and if you are ready to, you will also see your deposit link to push the button with.
I hope this also gives us the chance to reconnect and if needed tweak any parts that may need to be made even more perfect.
Really looking forward to hearing your thoughts and hopefully speak with you soon!
Maria Gardner 
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Friday 1st March 2024
Welcome to Cape Town
Welcome to Cape Town
Welcome to Cape Town!
A coming-together of cultures, cuisines and landscapes, there's nowhere quite like Cape Town, a singularly beautiful city crowned by the magnificent Table Mountain National Park.
When it comes to magnificent scenery – Cape Town and the surrounding province of the Western Cape never fails to deliver. With such a varying landscape – found in very few other places across the globe – Cape Town offers forests, beaches, gardens, mountains, oceans, grasslands, nature reserves as well as one of the most unique floral biomes in the world – fynbos.
From day adventures, to waterfront cocktails, to fabulous shopping and friendly faces, Cape Town really has it all!
Private Vehicle from CPT to Kloof Street Hotel
Private Vehicle from CPT to Kloof Street Hotel
Welcome to South Africa
Upon arrival at Cape Town's Airport, you will be greeted by a representative in the Arrivals Hall who will be holding a board with your name on it. This is the ideal time for you to ask any questions you may have about your holiday. You will then be directed to your private chauffeur who will take you into the centre of town, where you will enjoy a stay at the stunning Kloof Street Hotel for five nights.
Kloof Street Hotel for 5 nights
Kloof Street Hotel for 5 nights
As its name suggests, Kloof Street Hotel is situated on popular Kloof Street, located close to Cape Town central.
If you love a boutique feel then this gorgeous accommodation is it!
The ground floor has a restaurant and a coffee shop to get your day started on the right note. It also has a shared working space and boardroom facilities, for those who need to be online, even when they are offline.
Strikingly natural in decor and vibrant in personality, this theme carries up to the sunny rooftop deck with its bar, pool, loungers and outside tables for those who'd prefer to dine al fresco. With its lush greenery, loungers, and an ice-cold Pina Colada in hand, you could be forgiven for thinking you were somewhere tropical, and not in the very heart of Cape Town.
Your room: Double Luxury Room
Step into your gorgeous Luxury Room and take in the light and airy feel, overlooking vibrant Kloof Street below. Touches of greenery and raw timber features throughout, while still maintaining a traditionally classic aesthetic.
A perfect base!
Saturday 2nd March 2024
Half-Day Cape Town City Tour & Table Mountain
Half-Day Cape Town City Tour & Table Mountain
This morning after breakfast, you will be greeted by one of our friendly driver guides who will invite you for a lovely half-day experience exploring Cape Town!
Your drive to the city center takes you past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope built in 1666 by the Dutch East India Company and City Hall, a baroque building and the Grand Parade. As we follow the citys main thoroughfare, Adderley Street, we will see St. Georges Cathedral, the Anglican Diocese of Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
You will pass the Company Gardens and the Malay Quarter, also known as the Bo-Kaap which means, Above Cape, because of its location up against the slopes of Table Mountain. In the early 18th century, thousands of slaves from Java, Ceylon and other Far Eastern regions were brought to Cape Town.
After slavery was abolished, their descendants, known as the Cape Malays, settled here. Continue to join a sparkling tour, witness the art of diamond cutting and the careful craftsmanship of jewellery manufacturing by skilled experts. Discover the history of the Diamond and Gold Trade in South Africa. You will be offered the option of continuing to Table Mountain, where you can ascend to the top, weather permitting by the revolving cable car.
Here, you will see wildflowers and the famous silver tree, and marvel at a birds-eye view of the city and its beaches. On a clear day it is even possible to see Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on one side and Cape Point on the other.
After a lovely 3hr tour, you will be taken back to your hotel for the rest of the day at leisure.
Sunday 3rd March 2024
Cape Peninsular Tour | Private
Cape Peninsular Tour | Private
Today's discovery, by exploring Cape Town and its surrounding areas!
Bring your camera; you are headed for Cape Point at the southwestern tip of the Cape Peninsula, and the most spectacular views in the world. The drive there is just as inspiring, passing steep mountains' secluded coves and sweeping beaches, as well as villages and fishing communities.
Your tour begins with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through the cosmopolitan suburbs of Sea Point and Camps Bay with its glorious views of the Twelve Apostles, part of the Table Mountain range. You'll continue to the fishing village of Hout Bay, one of Cape Town's best-kept secrets. Here there is an option to take a short boat trip to Duiker Island (for your own account & time permitting) to view the Cape Fur Seals, which inhabit the island. From here you will travel to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, comprising over 17,300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora.
Here you can see a variety of wildlife that includes baboons, Reebok,
Cape Mountain zebra, bontebok and the elusive eland. The reserve is also one of the world's largest breeding grounds for tortoises. Bird-watchers, too, will find many fine species to observe. The majestic coastline offers drama worthy of being called "Nature's Greatest
Show." You'll be able to see the union of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans (as per legend), and may even feel the brisk wind that is dubbed the "Cape Doctor" for its presumed curative powers. Following the coastline along False Bay, we'll return to Cape Town by way of Simon's Town, where you will visit the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach (entrance fee for own account) and Fish Hoek fishing village.
Before our return, you'll stop for afternoon tea & cake and a visit to Rhodes Memorial, situated on the slopes of Table Mountain offering spectacular views across the city. You will return to Cape Town, passing the University of Cape Town and the Groote Schuur Hospital before being dropped back at your hotel.
Monday 4th March 2024
The Spotlights of Cape Town
The Spotlights of Cape Town
I know you are both lovers of all things theatrical, so this section is just for you! Cape Town’s vibrant performing arts scene is a theatre lover's dream, with performances across a myriad of genres at playhouses across the city. From Shakespeare under the stars to spectacular opera, thought-provoking drama and hilarious comedy, the stages of the mother city offer something for everyone.
Artscape | http://www.artscape.co.za/whats-on-now/
Cape Town’s premier performing arts venue is the magnificent Artscape theatre complex. It features four theatres that play host to everything from large-scale operas and internationally renowned ballet performances to popular musicals.
The Baxter | http://www.baxter.co.za/
The Baxter Theatre in Rondebosch has played an important part in South Africa’s rich performing arts history, defying censorship during the Apartheid years by putting on sharp-edged, multi-racial performances. Today the Baxter continues this legacy by playing host to cutting-edge local and international productions, including drama, ballet, music, and comedy.
The Theatre at the Bay | https://www.pietertoerien.co.za/
On the other side of the Mountain Pieter Toerien’s Theatre on the Bay serves up great food and great theatre. Just off Camps Bay’s main strip, it offers audiences an array of both local and international dramas, comedies, dance, cabaret, pantomimes and musicals.
Maynardville Open Air Theatre | https://maynardville.co.za/
Shakespeare’s Cape Town home is the Maynardville Open Air Theatre which hosts the Artscape’s annual Shakespeare-in-the-Park sessions, where you can enjoy professional Shakespeare productions under the stars. The theatre is located in Maynardville Park in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs.
The Fugard Theatre | https://www.thefugard.com/
Named after world-famous South African playwright Athol Fugard and located in historical District Six, the Fugard Theatre is one of Cape Town’s most beloved theatres. Featuring two intimate theatres and a bioscope, it has hosted a number of celebrated local and international performances, including The Rocky Horror Show and Waiting for Godot.
Wednesday 6th March 2024
Private Vehicle from More Quarters to Franschhoek Country House and Villas
Private Vehicle from More Quarters to Franschhoek Country House and Villas
This morning after breakfast, you will be greeted by one of our friendly drivers who will invite you into your private vehicle to head into the heart of the Winelands, where you beautiful stay awaits you both.
Franschhoek Country House and Villas for 3 nights
Franschhoek Country House and Villas for 3 nights
A former perfumery, this original 1890 manor house has been carefully renovated using Provençal influences. A peaceful retreat with its own spa, Franschhoek Country House and Villas has beautiful grounds: beds of lavender, bowers covered in flowers, fountains and two swimming pools.
There are over 20 rooms, cottages and villas, some in the main manor house building and some dotted throughout the hotel’s immaculately landscaped gardens. All rooms either overlook courtyards or the gardens, and some also have mountain views.
The Monneaux Restaurant offers on-site fine dining and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Your room: Villa Suite
The Franschhoek Country House villa room is a luxurious and spacious accommodation option. The room features a comfortable king-size bed, a sitting area with a fireplace, and a private patio or balcony overlooking the beautiful gardens.
The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a bathtub and separate shower. The room is elegantly decorated with a mix of antique and contemporary furnishings, creating a stylish and inviting atmosphere. Guests staying in the villa room also have access to all the amenities and facilities of the Franschhoek Country House, including the swimming pool, spa, and restaurant.
Thursday 7th March 2024
Franschhoek Wine Tram Experience
Franschhoek Wine Tram Experience
Today after a hearty breakfast, catch a cab from your hotel and head to the Franschhoek Wine Tram for a fabulous day out!
The Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley's picturesque vineyards, breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, and world-class cuisine, fine wines and a 300-year history.
Experiencing the hop-on-hop-off tour ensures a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as you journey through rolling vineyards in a double-decker tram and open-air tram bus
stopping in at some of South Africa's oldest and most distinguished wine estates.
With a fabulous choice of different lines, you can choose which estates you wish to indulge in! I have added in the RED Line which gives you the chance to enjoy the following:
- Rickety Bridge
- Grande Provence
- Franschhoek Cellar
- Haute Cabrière
- Le Lude
- Eikehof
- Lynx
- Paserene
A combination of tram and tram bus transports passengers around a loop of stops allowing them to hop off at each stop and experience the activities on offer, be it wine tasting, a cellar tour, lunch (at own cost) or simply a stroll through the vineyards and when you are ready, hop on to continue the tour.
The tour takes passengers right into the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, with a narration focusing on the history of Franschhoek and wine cultivation in the valley and unparalleled views of the valley and vineyards.
After the tour ends, take a cab back to the hotel to enjoy a relaxing evening together!
Saturday 9th March 2024
Transfer from Franschhoek Country House and Villas to Cape Town International Airport
Transfer from Franschhoek Country House and Villas to Cape Town International Airport
After a stunning couple of nights in the Winelands, you will be ready to continue your journey to Victoria Falls! Your private vehicle will collect you from your hotel and take you back to Cape Town in enough time for your flight.
Flight on SA 308
Flight on SA 308
| From | To |
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| Cape Town International Airport (CPT) |
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) |
| Departs | Arrives |
| 09-Mar-2024 07:25:00 | 09-Mar-2024 09:25:00 |
| Airline | Cabin |
| South African | Economy |
Flight on SA 40
Flight on SA 40
| From | To |
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| Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) |
Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) |
| Departs | Arrives |
| 09-Mar-2024 11:50:00 | 09-Mar-2024 13:25:00 |
| Airline | Cabin |
| South African | Economy |
Welcome to Victoria Falls
Welcome to Victoria Falls
Taking its place alongside the Pyramids and the Serengeti, Victoria Falls (its original, pre-colonial name is Mosi-oa-Tunya – the ‘smoke that thunders’) is one of Africa’s original blockbusters. And although Zimbabwe and Zambia share it, Victoria Falls is a place all of its own.
As a magnet for tourists of all descriptions – backpackers, tour groups, thrill seekers, families, honeymooners – Victoria Falls is one of Earth’s great spectacles. View it directly as a raging mile-long curtain of water, in all its glory, from a helicopter ride or peek precariously over its edge from Devil's Pools; the sheer power and force of the falls is something that simply does not disappoint.
Whether you’re here purely to take in the sight of a natural wonder of the world, or for a serious hit of adrenalin via rafting or bungee jumping into the Zambezi, Victoria Falls is a place where you're sure to tick off numerous items from that bucket list.
Private Vehicle from Victoria Falls Airport to Batonka Guest Lodge
Private Vehicle from Victoria Falls Airport to Batonka Guest Lodge
Upon arrival into Victoria Falls' Airport, you will be greeted by one of our friendly drivers and escorted to the Batonka Guest Lodge, ready for your final three nights.
Batonka Guest Lodge for 3 nights
Batonka Guest Lodge for 3 nights
Situated 2.1km (1.3miles) from the majestic mighty Victoria Falls.
Batonka Guest lodge is set in lush gardens, a tranquil haven away from the bustle of town but within walking distance of the main attractions.The main lodge offers indoor and outdoor dining, a cosy lounge and beautiful verandah opening out onto the surrounding gardens.
The facilities include a swimming pool, activities desk and curio shop. The lodge offers 27 well-appointed rooms with elegant, contemporary style décor encompassing Victoria Falls’ colonial past and African flavour.
Your room: Classic Garden View
Eleven rooms with spacious patios look out over a private garden with manicured lawns and indigenous trees that offer a welcome perch to a variety of birdlife.
Each large, well-appointed room boasts a spacious en-suite bathroom with double basins and large shower. Fully air-conditioned, equipped with mosquito nets and flat screen TV's.
Sunday 10th March 2024
Victoria Falls Tour | Private
Victoria Falls Tour | Private
This morning you will be ready for a very memorable trip to explore the Falls up close. Your private driver & guide will collect you, ready for a stunning day.
No surprise why Victoria Falls is one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World. You'll understand it instantly as we tour the Zimbabwean side, for there are numerous spectacular vantage points along the width of the Falls, and the sight of this astounding gift of nature, simply takes your breath away.
Walkthrough the permanent, beautifully misty rain forest which flanks the Falls, stopping to marvel at the principal sites as it cascades to the depths below the Main Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Rainbow Falls, the Boiling Pot, Cataract Island and Livingstone Island.
We'll stand and watch, feel and listen to the spray and thunderous noise, as millions of litres of water tumble over the Falls into a series of narrow gorges below. The seventh Natural Wonder of the World puts on the most dramatic show for you, and you'll be privileged to have watched it.
Tuesday 12th March 2024
Transfer from Batonka Guest Lodge to Victoria Falls Airport
Transfer from Batonka Guest Lodge to Victoria Falls Airport
After a stunning few nights by Victoria Falls, you will be ready to head back to Cape Town for one final night. Your private vehicle will collect you and drive you back to the Airport, in enough time for your flight.
Flight on SA 41
Flight on SA 41
| From | To |
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| Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) |
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) |
| Departs | Arrives |
| 12-Mar-2024 14:05:00 | 12-Mar-2024 15:45:00 |
| Airline | Cabin |
| South African | Economy |
Flight on SA 359
Flight on SA 359
| From | To |
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| Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) |
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) |
| Departs | Arrives |
| 12-Mar-2024 17:30:00 | 12-Mar-2024 19:40:00 |
| Airline | Cabin |
| South African | Economy |
Private Vehicle from Cape Town International Airport to Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
Private Vehicle from Cape Town International Airport to Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel
You will be greeted upon arrival into Cape Town, where you will meet your driver and be driven to the stunning 5* Belmond Mount Nelson for one final night.
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel for 1 night
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel for 1 nights
Sat at the foot of Table Mountain, you couldn’t wish for a more iconic location while staying in South Africa. First opened in 1899, this hotel makes a statement with its soft pink exterior surrounded by beautiful gardens of roses and jacaranda trees. The gracious living of a bygone age blends perfectly with contemporary comfort here, where a grand façade meets chic décor and a relaxed atmosphere.
Vast grounds make this a unique find in a city such as Cape Town and the entire hotel has the distinct Belmond feel to it; timeless, classic, luxurious. Indulge in the iconic tradition of Afternoon Tea, served in the dignified lounge or outside among the lush gardens. Dinner is served in the enchanting Planet Restaurant with lights resembling stars twinkling over you – an experience enhanced by dulcet melodies from the resident pianist. For keen foodies, you can enjoy dinner at the Chef’s Table; watch as dishes are skilfully prepared and take the opportunity to ask about anything from the sauce on your main dish to where each ingredient has come from.
Every wing has a completely different feel, with the main building the most contemporary compared to the historic Helmsley Wing. Rooms are light and airy with the feel of a modern boutique hotel combined with impeccable Belmond standards. Deluxe Rooms are found on the higher floors and have a living area, with some rooms and suites featuring balconies.
Your room: Superior Double
As some of the finest accommodation in Cape Town, exquisite Superior Roms offer the perfect base from which to explore the city. Rooms are each individually designed, and can be found across the hotel’s seven wings. Rooms feature sumptuous beds, a separate seating area, and a luxury bathroom with amenities.
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Transfer from Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel to Cape Town International Airport
Transfer from Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel to Cape Town International Airport
After a stunning night, today you will be departing back home. Your driver will collect you from your hotel and take you back to the Airport in enough time to fly home.
What's Included
Your itinerary includes
- Private Transfers throughout as listed
- 4/5* Accommodation as listed
- Upgraded Rooms
- Private Tours as listed
- Domestic flights to/from Cape Town with South African Airways
- Checked baggage throughout
- Economy seating
- 24/7 emergency concierge service
Your itinerary excludes
- International flights
- Lunches & Dinners in Cape Town
- Additional excursions outside of the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Resort Fees / City Taxes
- Visas (if applicable)
- Gratuities
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