Day 1
Depart Washington or New York for your flight to Cape Town via Johannesburg on South African Airways.

Day 02
Upon arrival at Johannesburg International Airport you will have to go through Immigration and clear Customs, re-check your bags and then proceed to the Domestic Terminal for your onward flight to Cape Town. Then upon arrival at Cape Town Airport you will be met by a Visit Southern Africa representative and transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation: Your choice of Platinum Cape Town Hotel (B)

Day 03
After breakfast at the hotel you will depart on a full day Cape Peninsula and Winelands tour. You will travel along the Atlantic Seaboard, to Hout Bay. From Hout Bay, travel to Noordhoek and through Ou Kaapse Weg.

Proceed to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, where you are able to ride the Funicular to the viewpoint where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. The Cape Peninsula is the thin finger of land in the south-western most corner of Africa with the city of Cape Town at its head.

As you travel south towards Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, the land gets narrower until the great Indian and Atlantic Oceans combine into one vast southern ocean, with nothing beyond except Antarctica. On leaving the Nature Reserve, proceed to Simonstown.

You will continue on the Wineland tour. This classic tour takes us through spectacular vineyard covered valleys and along scenic country roads. During the course of the afternoon we will visit Franschhoek, first settled by the French Huguenots in 1688.
We make a stop in Stellenbosch, the second oldest European settlement in South Africa which has some of the best preserved historical buildings in South Africa. The scenery is combined with two wine tastings, a cellar tour and the opportunity to purchase some local wines.

Accommodation: Your choice of Platinum Cape Town Hotel (B)

Day 04
Today you will be at leisure to visit Table Mountain (weather permitting) well known for its spectacular views. The new revolving cable cars give stunning views over Cape Town. Once on top, there is time to wander around and take photographs from the numerous viewing decks around. Take a look at the curio shop and you may want to stop for refreshments. After descending the rest of the afternoon is at leisure.

Accommodation: Your choice of Platinum Cape Town Hotel (B)

Day 05
After breakfast at the hotel the remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Cape Town. Shop at the fabulous stores and Restaurants at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, or just relax at the hotel.

Accommodation: Your choice of Platinum Cape Town Hotel (B)

Day 06
Today you will be met at your hotel and privately transferred on the beautiful Garden Route to the magnificent Pezula Resort Hotel on the Pezula Private Estate for an exclusive luxury experience.

In an extraordinary part of the southern coast of Africa, in an area aptly called The Garden Route, a truly extraordinary event has taken place. On one side, the Indian Ocean thunders into the exquisitely beautiful rocky coast. On the other, Knysna's breathtaking lagoon and the Outeniqua Mountains fill a calmer view. It is on this special spot that you will find a unique creation. Some call it perfection…we call it Pezula.

And it is here that you will find South Africa's first true luxury resort hotel…The Pezula Resort Hotel and Spa. Located at the heart of the Garden Route, in the cosmopolitan seaside town of Knysna it is here that you will find a magical place - The Pezula Resort and Spa. With each of the 78 suites including the two presidential suites, offering spectacular views across either Golf Course, Indian Ocean or Knysna Lagoon;

The interiors exude warmth, with stone and wooded textures, while welcoming earth tones create an unexpected contrast to the colours of the surrounding landscape. In all suites, sandstone forms a backdrop to the real log fireplaces, while marble is prevalent on many floors, patios and balconies.

Accommodation: The Pezula Resort Hotel and Spa in a Studio Suite (B)

Day 07
Today you will enjoy a sunset cruise on the John Benn, Knysna's only luxury pleasure cruiser. She is beautifully appointed with her upper and lower decks constructed from Yellowwood sourced from the Knysna Forest. This unique vessel has carried many local and international travellers on the Lagoon over the years and offers daily cruises to the Knysna Heads. This legendary floating restaurant is for eating, drinking and having fun!

The lunch time or sunset cruise aboard the John Benn is an experience not to be missed. Share the stories of the legendary pilot of a by-gone shipping era on a relaxing and comfortable trip to the Knysna Heads. This wonderful floating restaurant offers a wide dining selection from the a la carte menu, has a bar on each of the upper and lower decks and is fully enclosed. The John Benn is an ideal venue for corporate functions, staff parties and weddings, or simply to have a good time!

Accommodation: The Pezula Resort Hotel and Spa in a Studio Suite (B)

Day 08
This morning you will have a private transfer to George airport for your flight to Johannesburg on South African Airways. Upon arrival in Johannesburg you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation: Your choice of Platinum Johannesburg Hotel (B)

Day 09
After breakfast you will be transferred to Johannesburg airport for your light charter air flight to your private Game Reserve. On arrival at the game reserve you will be met and transferred to your lodge for a 2 night stay.

Accommodation: Your choice of Platinum Game Lodge (B, L, D)

Day 10
Early morning Game Drive followed by breakfast. The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax. Then in the evening you will go on a second Game Drive followed by dinner.

Accommodation: Your choice of Platinum Game Lodge (B, L, D)

Day 11
This morning you depart the African bush on a flight to Johannesburg. From here you will bid farewell to South Africa and depart on your international flight back to New York or Washington on South African Airways.

Day 12
Arrive in Washington or New York with a lifetime of memories!


Choose from one of the Platinum Hotels in Cape Town;

The Twelve Apostles Hotel
Nestled among indigenous flora with the majestic Twelve Apostles Mountain range as a backdrop, and overlooking an intimate bay, the luxury Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa basks in splendid isolation on the Atlantic Ocean edge is poised on the Atlantic edge. This intimate five star hotel prides itself on exceptional hospitality.
Luxurious suites and rooms individually appointed, with indigenous woods and leather, and crisp cool linen, conjure up the lifestyle of Africa's explorers. Vibrant marine-themed rooms capture the holiday mood. A breath-taking pool garden magically perched above the ocean and the glorious Azure Restaurant offering endless sea-views, the Leopard Room Bar and lounge with live background music to complement your meal make up this stunning hotel.

The Table Bay Hotel
The gracious Table Bay Hotel is situated in Cape Town's Victoria and Alfred Waterfront with its array of wonderful shops, restaurants and bars. Discerning guests are offered panoramic views across the Atlantic Ocean to Robben Island while behind soars Table Mountain. Combined with contemporary charm and attention to detail, the hotel recalls the era of the great cruise liners and elegant hotels that served them.

The Cape Grace Hotel
With a classically inspired exterior and gracefully elegant within, Cape Grace Hotel is set on its own private quay on Cape Town's vibrant Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Cape Grace's charm lies in its intimate atmosphere, stylish décor and unique personalized hospitality, where you will find staff warm and flexible, with a spirit of unrivalled generosity.

Choose from one of the Platinum Hotels in Johannesburg;

The Michelangelo Hotel
The Michelangelo Hotel, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is the perfect complement to Sandton's exclusive central business district. With its signature Renaissance architecture, elegance and service excellence, The Michelangelo makes a lasting impression from the moment you arrive. Forming an integral part of Renaissance styled Mandela Square, the 5 star Michelangelo Hotel reflects the architecture and design of the square. A majestic dome in glass and steel tops the entrance lobby atrium rising eight stories. Scenic elevators overlook the atrium with its arches.

The Saxon Hotel
Nestled in the exclusive Sandhurst suburb of Sandton, The Saxon Hotel makes a world-class statement of ethnic African elegance, combined with personalized attention to detail. The Saxon has always been a place of welcome, first as a home, now a home away from home.
With its roots in the heart of Gating (Gauteng), it has drawn the warmth of the city that bred it - from the world it has won it's refinement and ease. Saxon has witnessed history within its walls as it became home to Nelson Mandela after he was released from prison.

Choose from one of the Platinum Lodges in the Sabi Sands Region;

Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
Sculpted deep in to the earth it is almost invisible in the landscape. The lodge is inspired by the textures, colours and shapes of the natural world. Here, you are at one with the wilderness. A corridor leads you down, on a journey beneath the ground, to an experience unique and unforgettable. Your entrance brings you to an uninterrupted bushveld panorama. A sense of peace consumes you.

You are cocooned in luxury, inspiration and grace. There are twelve suites only, in addition to the Amber Suite. Each is attended by a Private Butler and is appointed with specially commissioned furnishings, a secluded plunge pool and open air shower. The natural sculptures of Geoffrey Armstrong add a powerful magic.
You can renew yourself in this place. The Earth Nature Spa and exercise centre offers massages, natural therapies and classic spa services. The secluded library, art gallery and meditation garden have been created for your indulgence. Dining in a subterranean cellar will be a celebration you are not likely to forget.

Singita Boulders Lodge
Resting among the rocky geometry of the Sabi Sand Reserve, Boulders Lodge is an oasis of refinement in the shimmering midday. Rough-hewn timber, leather and stone meet thatch and wild views. The elemental curves and luxury of contemporary African styling dominate each suite, sparse and strong. The décor is juxtaposed between the textures of Africa and carefree lines of an occasional retro classic.

The everyday here has an ethereal quality, reflected in the faces of the people, a spiritual element that cries to ancient memory. Boulders Lodge is an interface between you and the primal spirit of Africa. This is the perfect place to rediscover your soul.

Mateya Safari Lodge
Mateya is designed for the discerning traveler, offering a graceful fusion of relaxed comfort in a beautiful setting. The lodge caters for a maximum of ten guests. As such, you are assured exclusivity, privacy and the very highest standards of personal care and attention at all times.
Nestled in the rocky outcrop of the Gabbro hills, the lodge, comprising dining, lounge, and relaxation areas, provides a high elevation, uninterrupted view of the reserve. The suites are arranged in a radial configuration around one of the hills, each with a private, rim-flow pool deck and natural window sala overlooking the waterhole and plains.

The emphasis at Mateya is on elegance; an atmosphere of comfort that in harmony with the natural surroundings reinvigorates the body, mind and spirit with an experience to be forever cherished.

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