Day 2
Arrive in Cape Town, where you will be met by our local representative and introduced to this magnificent city.
Immense natural beauty, and the fast pace and bright lights of a great urban centre meld effortlessly here. Cape Town offers mountain wilderness, rugged coastlines, beaches, lush gardens, beautiful wine estates, wonderful hotels and warm, friendly people.

Your accommodation, The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa lies where earth, sea and sky meet, poised above Atlantic rollers and flanked by the majestic Table Mountain and her Twelve Apostles mountain range in glorious Cape Town, South Africa. This intimate five star hotel fully lives up to its stunning location, with deluxe guest rooms decorated in understated elegance, two breathtaking pool gardens magically perched above the ocean, the glorious Azure Restaurant accompanying exquisite cuisine, wonderful friendly service with endlessly seductive sea views.
{You may also choose to stay at the Table Bay or Cape Grace Hotels in Cape Town}

Day 3
Today your private guide will collect you for a tour to the Cape Peninsula at the south western tip of the Cape, 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. En route you will stop at 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 to view the Cape Fur Seals, which inhabit the island. From here we travel to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, comprising over 17,300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora. Here we can see a variety of wildlife that includes baboons, rhebok, Cape Mountain zebra, bontebok and the elusive eland. The reserve is also one of the world's largest breeding grounds for tortoises.

Continue to Boulders Beach where you visit the delightful Penguin colony that has established itself on the secluded beach. Finally on return to Cape Town you will take the Cable Car to the top of Table Mountain where you will enjoy refreshments and canapés as you enjoy the view from the top and watch the sun set over the city.

Day 4
Today you're headed for the Cape Winelands which provide the perfect opportunity to sample and purchase some of South Africa's finest wines, as well as enjoy the beauty of the area with it's vineyards and gracious Cape Dutch manor houses.
Make your way to Franschhoek with it's cultural and historical heritage of the French Huguenots who settled there in 1688. This little village nestled amongst the mountains, can easily be mistaken as being in Switzerland. Continue on to Stellenbosch. It is easy to understand why Simon van der Stel decided to settle a village amongst the mountains. The backdrop of the Hottentots Holland Mountains, the white gabled Cape Dutch homesteads and the oak lined streets and lanes all blend in to give this place a charm that will not be quickly forgotten.

Your lunch will be taken at Moyo at Spier in your own private tree house. Moyo offers an unforgettable outdoor dining experience that captures the essence of the unique Cape African culture. Relax and enjoy the spectacular vistas while you are treated to our own colourful brand of Cape African hospitality. The tree-lined garden is filled with Bedouin tents and gazebos made from wrought iron and the tree houses are clad with beautiful hand crafted copper water features. Live performers will entertain you to indigenous theatre, dance, opera and traditional storytelling.

Day 5
This morning you will be treated to a couples massage at the The Sanctuary Spa where the healing energies of earth, air and water are embraced to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.

Afterwards you will enjoy a picnic lunch on the beach.

Day 6
Today fly to Johannesburg for a night at the Michelangelo Hotel.
This elegant hotel offers unsurpassed attention to detail. Beautiful Renaissance-inspired décor ensures that guests enjoy the utmost luxury both in their private suites as well as in the lounges and other public areas of the hotel.

Walk out of your hotel into Nelson Mandela square to enjoy shopping for some honeymoon memoirs.

Day 7
Today you are whisked away to the Madikwe Game Reserve and your magnificent lodge, Mateya for a rare and unforgettable safari experience, offering a luxurious destination within breathtaking natural surroundings. The game is plentiful, and the comfort is unsurpassed. With only 5 suites you are assured exclusivity, privacy and the very highest standards of personal care and attention at all times. Each suite blends with its natural surroundings and offers uninterrupted views of the waterhole and plains. Guests can enjoy a balance of sophistication and comfort, in total privacy and harmony with nature, savouring the rare pleasure of their very own secluded slice of Africa.

This evening marvel at the canopy of stars as you enjoy a romantic, candlelit dinner served on the rim-flow pool deck of your suite.

Day 8
In the morning and evening, enjoy the thrill of getting close to game and tracking over vast distances. With a maximum of four guests per drive each guest is assured the personal care and attention of our rangers who will introduce you to the intricate and wonderful features of the reserve. Guests to the lodge experience encounters of the Super 7 - Buffalo, Cheetah, Elephant, Leopard, Lion, Rhino (Black and White) and Wild Dog, in addition to which, the Madikwe Reserve boasts among the best array of plains game on the continent and over 350 species of birds.

When not out on a drive, relax under the shade of your natural window sala, or immerse in the cool water of your rim-flow pool. Your en-suite bathroom complete with a secluded open-air shower invites you to luxuriate in a sensual setting that is designed to satisfy your ultimate enjoyment.

Day 9
In addition to morning and evening game drives, participate in a bush walk. The Xoi San (Bushmen) of the Kalahari were considered to be masters in the art of tracking. You will have the pleasure and thrill of viewing animals close up, as well as have a better understanding of how nature works in perfect harmony to sustain the delicate ecosystem that continues to thrive at Mateya. Coupled with the physical journey, our rangers will also enlighten you with the cultural heritage of tracking, as passed down over the centuries through the rich aural tradition of African Folk Lore.

Or visit the wellness centre to relish a relaxing moment in the warm bubbles of the luxurious Jacuzzi or enjoy a body or facial treatment.
This evening dine under the stars as Mateya invites you to a royal feast and a demonstration of expert culinary skills. With the freshest produce offered straight from the earth and the finest cuisine you will find your palate transported on a journey of African fusion and gastronomic delight.

Day 10
Bid farewell to the African Bush as you depart for Johannesburg and your flight home

Day 11
Arrive home filled with memories of a dream honeymoon.

Package includes: 

• International flights departing on SAA from New York, Atlanta or Washington (add on flights available from other cities) 
• Local flights as indicated 
• Meet and Greet on arrival at Cape Town Airport
• All transfers as indicated 
• 4 Nights accommodation at the Twelve Apostles [or Table Bay or Cape Grace Hotel] 
• Private Full Day Peninsula Tour 
• Picnic Hamper for Sundowners on Table Mountain 
• Private Full Day Winelands Tour 
• Lunch at Moyo's Restaurant at Spier 
• Massage at the hotel Spa
• Picnic Lunch on the beach 
• 1 Nights accommodation at The Michelangelo Hotel 
• 3 Nights accommodation at Mateya Safari Lodge 
• 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners.