For your personalised itinerary please call 020 7060
6747
For your personalised itinerary please call 020 7060
6747
Itinerary
Overview
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Day |
Activity |
Accommodation |
|
Day 1 |
Meet and Greet with transfer to
Camps Bay |
Camps Bay Retreat, Camps Bay, Cape
Town |
|
Day 2 |
Visit Robben Island and Table
Mountain |
Camps Bay Retreat, Camps Bay, Cape
Town |
|
Day 3 |
Take a trip around the Cape
Peninsula |
Camps Bay Retreat, Camps Bay, Cape
Town |
|
Day 4 |
At Leisure |
Camps Bay Retreat, Camps Bay, Cape
Town |
|
Day 5 |
Drive to the Winelands |
Oortuiging Cottage, Akademie Street,
Franschhoek |
|
Day 6 |
Eat, Drink and be merry… |
Oortuiging Cottage, Akademie Street,
Franschhoek |
|
Day 7 |
Drive to Cape Town Airport for your
direct flight to Kruger. On arrival you will be met and transferred to
Nottens |
Nottens Safari Lodge, Timbavati Game
Reserve adjacent to Kruger Park |
|
Day 8 |
On Safari |
Nottens Safari Lodge Timbavati Game
Reserve adjacent to Kruger Park |
|
Day 9 |
On Safari |
Nottens Safari Lodge , Timbavati
Game Reserve adjacent to Kruger Park |
|
Day 10 |
Transfer to the airstrip for your
charter flight to Johannesburg. Catch
your flight to Mozambique. |
Marlin Lodge, Benguerra Island,
Mozambique |
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Day 11 |
At Leisure |
Marlin Lodge, Benguerra Island,
Mozambique |
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Day 12 |
At Leisure |
Marlin Lodge, Benguerra Island,
Mozambique |
|
Day 13 |
At Leisure |
Marlin Lodge, Benguerra Island,
Mozambique |
|
Day 14 |
At Leisure |
Marlin Lodge, Benguerra Island,
Mozambique |
|
Day 15 |
At Leisure |
Marlin Lodge, Benguerra Island,
Mozambique |
|
Day 16 |
Transfer back to the airport for
your flight to Johannesburg and onward. |
|
Day 1
On arrival in Cape Town you will be met by your to escape to representative. They will transfer assist with your car hire
at the airport, guide you to your accommodation in Camps Bay and assist with
your check-in.
Day 1 – Day 5
4
nights at the Camps Retreat, Camps Bay on a bed and breakfast basis
Camps Bay Retreat 5 Star Boutique Hotel is a
sanctuary for the soul, set on four acres of lush green nature reserve. With a
mountain meditation pool, thickets of trees, waterfalls and streams, it is a
peaceful paradise, where meditative moments are waiting to be had. Views
stretch across the ever-changing Atlantic Ocean and along the peaks of the
Twelve Apostles Mountain Range from each manor house room, from the Deck House
and The Villa.
The
estate has features such as two swimming pools, a tennis court, a wellness
centre and a fine dining restaurant. Dine in the old world splendour of the
original manor house, where the Retreat Kitchen’s executive chef creates a
daily menu of gourmet fare, combining a symphony of fresh ingredients from
local markets. Food is paired exquisitely with celebrated wines from the
region, best experienced as part of a candlelit three course affair! Spoil
yourself with a choice of massages, treatments and facials at the wellness
centre. Spend the day luxuriating in the spa, relaxing in the sauna and being
revitalized with a deep massage. A refuge for the body and a haven for the
mind, you’ll unravel and surrender to the tranquillity.
For
more images and a sneak preview of Camps Bay Retreat just click here…
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Hotel Features include: ·
Heated
Swimming pool ·
Rock
pool / Meditation pond ·
Garden
footpaths/nature trails ·
Tennis
court (brand new surface and flood lights added recently) ·
Mountain
bicycles ·
Wellness,
Beauty & Tranquillity centre ·
Sea
& mountain facing views ·
5
minutes walk from the beach & Camps Bay front ·
Laundry
services available by an outside supplier ·
A
new restaurant on site offering full breakfast, lunch and dinner ·
On site horticulturist offering
Nature Walks in The Glen Nature Reserve and in Retreat Gardens |
The Manor House: This stunning
Victorian manor has been converted to a guesthouse of exceptional comfort,
luxury and service. All 6 en-suite rooms are immaculately decorated, ensuring
comfort and tranquillity.
The Deck House: Adjacent to the Manor House across a rope
swing bridge is the newly finished Deck House. In contrast with the formal manor, Deck House has been developed along
clean modern lines wit h lots of
sunlight and large wooden deck spaces. You will
however have your breakfast on the Manor House and have use of all the
facilities at the Manor House.
The Villa: This lies next to the Deck House and offers spectacular
views of the sea and mountains. The rooms have balconies.
All rooms
have the following facilities:
·
Private balconies with deck chairs
·
Refreshment station with tea and coffee
·
Satellite TV
·
Telephone and laptop facility
·
DVD Player
·
ADSL
internet connection and direct telephone lines
·
A
mini bar is located in each room with tea and coffee making facilities
to
escape to Verdict: This is one of our best sellers. It
is very easy to imagine you are in a time gone past when you are sitting on the
veranda looking over the ocean. The grounds are absolutely lovely to get lost
in and at the same time you are walking distance from beaches, bars and
restaurants.
Details on Camps Bay
Camps
Bay is a stylish suburb of Cape Town just a 10 minute drive from the city centre.
It is based in a large bay that is detached from the city, beneath the Twelve
Apostles and Lions Head, around a huge sweeping beach. There are a number of
bars and restaurants to choose from as well as a good selection of shops. The
sunsets in Camps Bay are renowned for their beauty.
Activities
& sites nearby: wonderful beaches, superb bars & restaurants, Robben
Island, Table Mountain, golf, V&A Waterfront, Cape Point, Lions Head
Day 5
Drive to Franschhoek
in the Cape Winelands (Approx. 1.5 hours)
Day 5 - Day 7
2 nights in
the Oortuiging Cottage, Akademie Street Guesthouse, Franschhoek on a bed and
breakfast basis
These superbly furnished guesthouses are within easy walking
distance of the attractions of Franschhoek in the Winelands area of the Cape.
The buildings are full of history; one was a base for the officers during the
Boer War and dates back to 1860. The surrounding area is stunning with views
across the vineyards and up to the mountains. It is perfectly situated to
travel out to the wine estates for tours of delightful cellars and to view the
impressive Cape Dutch architecture.
Oortuiging is your typical Cape Style Cottage, with its wooden Floor
boards and charming furniture. The
cottage sleeps three and has 2 ensuite bedrooms. It also has its own private garden and pool
which is definitely necessary in the hot summer months.
For a
sneak preview and more images of Akademie Street click here...
About
Franschhoek & The Winelands
The former home of the
French Huguenots, this quaint village is an absolute culinary delight. Stylish
restaurants, which line the pavements, are well-known for their ambiance as
well as excellence. On the same note the ‘French corner’ is home to some of the
most brilliant wine estates, such as Boschendal, Bellingham and Le Petite
Ferme. In addition, more award-winning winefarms of Stellenbosch and Paarl are
only a short distance. Hidden in the valleys between the mountains, each farm
allows you a unique experience, where you are transported back to the untainted
beauty of old, coupled with the sophistication of the new.
Day 7
Drive to the airport for your midday flight up to
Kruger airport. On arrival you will be
met and transferred to Nottens.
Day 7 – Day
10
3 nights at
Nottens Bush Camp on a full-board basis (all meals and activities)
Nottens Bush Camp is a jewel within the heart of the Sabi
Sand Game Reserve. Exclusively taking a maximum of 10 guests and personally
run by the Nottens family, this beautiful lodge is a place with heart and soul.
Each private suite is elegantly styled and offer splendid views across the
plains, this is the perfect place for peace and relaxation while watching
animals drift gracefully by.
Safaris are led by experienced
rangers, offering an adventurous discovery of the region's prolific wildlife
which includes the Big 5.
Daily bush walks are also offered followed by lazy hours at the sparkling pool.
Boundless hospitality is the hallmark of
Nottens, to which satisfied visitors return time and again. A fine
combination of peace, romance and a touch of decadence all in untamed Africa.
Activities
included:
2 game drives a day, bush walks, all meals.
For
a sneak preview and more images of Nottens click here...
To escape to verdict: We love
Notten’s! This is the real deal in the heart
of the Sabi Sands. One of the original Bush Camps owned and still managed by
the Notten’s family you won’t find a more authentic safari experience
anywhere. This lodge is aimed at making
you feel totally at home and relaxed while still ensuring that your game
viewing is superb.
Day 10
Transfer to Nelspruit. Make your way to your flight to Mozambique. On arrival you will be met and transferred to the port
for your boat transfer to Marlin Lodge.
Day 10 – Day
16
6
nights at Marlin on a full board basis (includes 3 meals a day plus
the following water sports activities wind surfing, ocean ski paddling, power
kite flying and catamaran sailing)
Built on elevated wooden stilts, the Lodge overlooks
a tranquil Flamingo Bay. Formed hundreds of thousands of years ago, the
Bazaruto Archipelago is a result of mass sand deposits by the waters of the
Limpopo River, and is now host to over 2000 fish species and over a hundred
coral species. From sand dunes to freshwater lakes and acacia woodlands,
Benguerra Island is a diverse ecological gem. While nature’s finest marine-life
swim veiled below the surface of opaque waters, upward the skies are alighted
by beautiful birdlife. Marlin Lodge is settled peacefully within its
environment like an oasis in perfect harmony with its unscathed surrounding.
Meandering along Flamingo Bay,
each of Marlin Lodge’s 17 seascape Suites offers a secluded terrace and wooden
walkway to silken white shores. The
spacious lodgings have their own intimate style, resonating with Afro-chick
elegance and refined furnishings. Eathern creams and oceanic blues are in
perfect harmony with the island’s ambience, and the softly lapping waves and
palm-hushed winds ensure a restful night’s sleep to soothe and renew.
The 14 Luxury Beach
Chalets are set just above the beach, sea facing, and only a few steps from
the white sands of flamingo bay beach.
Each of the Luxury beach chalets is 60sqm on the inside and 17sqm veranda.
The veranda is also a perfect location for a private dinner for two. The inside
of the chalets is constructed with sophisticated designed finishes, including
slated flooring, plastered surfaces and soft lighting.
The three Executive Beach Suites are similar to
the Luxury Beach Suites but it is their sheer size that makes them so
breathtaking. Boasting 80sqm floor space, and a veranda of 30sqm, this room is
the perfect haven for the discerning traveller.
Features: En-Suite bathroom, Shower, roof fan, air conditioning,
four-poster bed with mosquito netting, his and her basins, vanity area, inside
& outside showers, open plan bathroom (including shower facility), private
lounge, private veranda with deck chairs (hammock in Executive Suite), mini bar,
2 seating lounges, private walkway to the beach.
The following value
adds are given complimentary depending on length of stay:
1 – 3 nights: Complimentary Mozambique dhow sail
boat sunset cruise.
4 – 5 nights: The above PLUS a new
activity or surprise to be advised
6 – 9 nights: Both the Above PLUS a Complimentary
Snorkel to the Famous 2 mile reef, to float around one of the worlds TOP
Snorkling spots and view many of the areas beautiful fish and coral reefs.
Wellness
Marlin Lodge ensures definitive, self-indulging repose like
no other.
For those
seeking restoration and reawakening, a visit to the Beauty & Wellness
Centre
will soothe the sun-basked body and clear the mind.
Activities:
Diving and
Snorkelling
The warm topical
waters of Benguerra Island have nature’s finest marine-life waiting to be
explored by divers beneath their surface, with snorkelling adventures
satisfying any curious enthusiast. Led by the PADI Qualified resident diving
instructor, diving sites and depths are varied along all levels of diving
experience.
Angling
For the
angling enthusiast, the Bazaruto Archipelago is heralded as one of the greatest
game fishing sites in the Indian Ocean. Species such as Sailfish, Blue and Black Marlin, and King
Fish can be found roaming deep beneath the waters. Marlin Lodge proudly
maintains fully equipped angling boats of the highest standard, as well as an
outstanding tackling centre
Cuisine
Marlin Lodge offers exceptional cuisine by our first-class
chefs, with sumptuous culinary flavours that will tempt you and delight you.
The cookery is characteristic of seafood-plentiful Mozambique, infused with the
Asian and Portuguese influence of its past.
Whether
dining in the dining room, on the beach under the stars, or privately-for-two
on your terrace or under your beach cazebo, Marlin Lodge chefs will leave a
lasting impression
For
a sneak preview and more images of Marlin Lodge, please click here...
Bazaruto Archipelago:
This idyllic
archipelago consist s of five islands
(Bazaruto, Benguera, Magaruque, Santa Carolina & Bangwe). They are situated
off mainland between Vilanculos and Inhassoro (780 km from Maputo). There are
high quality hotels on two of the islands.
Day 16
Boat
transfer back to Vilanculos for your flight to Johannesburg.
PRICING:
Example cost per person: from £ 4,430
(based on 2 people sharing)
Price
includes:
·
4
nights at the Camps Bay Retreat, Camps Bay
on a bed and breakfast basis
·
2 nights in the Oortuiging Cottage, Akademie Street
Guesthouse, Franschhoek on a bed and breakfast basis
·
3 nights at Nottens Bush Camp on a full-board basis (all
meals and activities)
·
6 nights in a Luxury chalet at Marlin Lodge, Benguerra Island on a full board basis (3 Meals per
day, Tea & Coffee & non-motorised watersports. Drinks are not included)
·
Flights:
o
Cape Town to Kruger Airport
o
Johannesburg Airport to Vilanculos return
·
Transfers:
o
Meet and greet with transfer to Camps Bay on arrival
o
Meet and greet with
transfer to Nottens
o
Transfer Vilanculos airport to Marlin Lodge return
·
Car Hire:
o
7 Days Car Rental - Group X (Chev Aveo 1.5 /similar, manual,
power steering, airconditioned, CD) Super Cover (100%)
Price does not include:
·
International flights – Please enquire for a quote
·
Spending Money – we have first hand knowledge of eating,
drinking and shopping in your chosen destination and are happy to advise on that.
·
Car rental costs – if you are renting a car please also
consider fuel, toll roads and additional driver charges
·
Travel insurance – We advise you to take out fully
comprehensive travel insurance (not included)
·
Visas – There may be additional visa costs for some
countries, please enquire at time of booking.
·
Tips – We recommend 10 – 15% in restaurants and between £5 -
£20 a day for accommodation (depending on the quality of the property and
service you receive)
·
Airline surcharges – increasingly airlines are adding
surcharges to their fares due to additional fuel charges. In most cases we
absorb these costs however in extreme circumstances (surcharges of £30 or more)
these charges will be passed on to you.
NB
How to get the best from your quote:
We
have put this itinerary together based on what you have told us you are looking
for from your holiday. It is our interpretation and is in no way set in stone.
You can depart on any day of the week, stay for shorter or longer periods, add
new properties, flights, car hire or transfers. Most importantly, if the
accommodation we have chosen doesn't look right, there are loads of other
options. So if you want to change anything we would be happy to do so, just let
us know - we want to ensure we put together the ideal holiday for you.
