Depart from New York (JFK) or Washington (Dulles) on your international South African Airways flight to Cape Town, South Africa via Johannesburg.

On arrival at Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International Airport's Central Terminal Building, collect your luggage and then clear Customs & Immigration. Re-check your bags for your domestic flight to Cape Town. Then upon arrival at Cape Town Airport, you will be met by a Lion World Tours representative and transferred to your hotel.

The luxurious Twelve Apostles Hotel & 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. This intimate 5-star hotel fully lives up to its stunning location, with exceptional standards of service and relaxed Cape hospitality providing the perfect counterpoint to its dramatic backdrop. Deluxe guest rooms and spacious suites, two breathtaking pool gardens magically perched above the ocean, the glorious Azure Restaurant accompanying exquisite cuisine, wonderful friendly service with endlessly seductive sea views. All barely ten minutes from the bustling heart of the city, with nearby attractions including prime diving spots, nature trails, and seals, dolphins, whales and penguins.

While at The Twelve Apostles you will have the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary 30 minute spa treatment. Nature brings with it life and beauty and at The Sanctuary Spa we have embraced the healing energies of earth, air and water to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul. The Spa's focal point is the indoor Hydro Pool flanked by a Brine Pool and a Cold Plunge Pool, this area offers the ideal spot from which to quiet the soul, contemplate life and revitalize lost passions. Elegantly flowing outwards from this area is the spa's Health Bar and pool area. Dark mahogany wooden tables and units, which add richness and warmth to the area, are the masterpieces of Cape Town's hippest new designer, Gregg Mellor.

Enjoy a day of leisure. Cape Town is a city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and activities to offer and has something for everyone. From the landmark beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay to the vibrant V&A Waterfront and Cape Town city centre, the award-winning wine farms of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek - time spent in Cape Town will not be forgotten. Cape Town is a sophisticated city at the gateway to a majestic continent. The Mother City is a place where old and new harmoniously converge - in history, architecture, cultural pursuits and the essence of its people. Warmed by the African sun, the city is dominated by a towering, table-shaped mountain, set on a peninsula of soaring, rocky heights and lush valleys, where two oceans converge- Indian and Atlantic. Immense natural beauty and the fast pace and bright lights of a great urban centre meld effortlessly here. Firmly positioned on the international map, Cape Town offers a myriad things to do and places to see, whatever your tastes, inclinations or budget.

Tonight dine at the popular Azure Restaurant, in the Twelve Apostles Hotel. A variety of exquisite dishes are created and your taste buds will be infused by the finest of organic ingredients.

Today is a leisure day.

Additional sightseeing tours can be pre-arranged. Please ask your consultant for information. Suggested tour: Winelands tour

While South Africa's fertile valleys are world famous for their crisp white and classic French-style red wines, the Winelands area is also a treasury of rustic beauty and sprawling estates shaded by giant oak trees. 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. See some of the wine estates that were developed by early settlers who produced the wines sought after by Napoleon, Bismarck and royalty such as Edward VII. Stop for a wine-tasting on an estate, where you will have the opportunity to purchase some of the wines.

Today is your last full day in Cape Town for last minute shopping or a visit to one of the many places of interest.

Cape Town is a marvellous combination of natural beauty and historic and cultural sites, offering world-class museums and bustling markets, inviting beaches and lush gardens, as well as great restaurants and wonderful shopping.

After breakfast you will be transferred from your hotel to Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat* The five-star exclusive Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve is an ecological oasis, uniting luxury and nature, 168 miles/270 kilometres from Cape Town at the foothills of the Cederberg Mountains. It is a sanctuary to many endangered species of fauna and flora and home to more than 130 ancient rock art sites, a sanctuary to more than 755 plant species, and stunning waterfalls and deep ravines.

Accommodations are elegantly appointed and furnished to create a feeling of restfulness and peace. A subtle fusion of African and European design enhances your personal space at Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat, while small surprises and thoughtful details offer you a special welcome. The rooms and suites all have designer en-suite bathrooms and private terraces with magnificent views over rolling lawns, the river and onto dramatic rock formations. The luxury and comfort of the bedrooms are enhanced by hand-made bed linen and custom made fabric.

This afternoon enjoy a sunset nature drive in open viewing vehicles, with drinks and snacks served at one of the many vantage points in the reserve. Knowledgeable rangers lead the game drives where guests can view at close range a variety of game, both large and small, and enjoy the ever-changing vistas and vegetation.

While at Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat you will have the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary back, neck and shoulder massage at The Spa at Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat. The surroundings are therapy in themselves, but the Spa is the focus of the abundant natural healing energy one experiences at Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat. It's a peaceful sanctuary where one can surrender to the ancient mystical powers of the African landscape, rejuvenate all your senses, replenish your spirit and achieve deep inner peace and harmony.

This morning participate in a rock art tour, which provides the visitor with an insight into an ancient culture that has been lost forever. Unique and unspoiled, this once hunting ground of the intrepid San, is home to an incredible variety of wildlife and plant species, and is a premier spring flower destination.

The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy one of the other optional activities available at Bushmans Kloof. Botanical walks, mountain hikes and bird watching are available. Mountain biking down one of the many rocky slopes offers a challenge to the very adventurous. Fly-fishing enthusiasts may opt for a day excursion to the Biedouw River to challenge the famous Clanwilliam yellow fish on a catch-and-release basis. Swimming in one of the river's crystal clear natural rock pools or in the Lodge's swimming pools offers welcome relief on a hot summer day. Guests may also picnic in the reserve or simply relax on the rolling green lawns alongside the river. Those who prefer more leisurely pursuits can amble through the Homestead and admire the original Bushmans Kloof art collection painted by artist Stephen Townley Bassett, or relax in the comfort of the extensive library.

The deep calm of the silent hills provides balm for the soul, and sweeping vistas from the Cederberg to the Great Karoo provide a space for the spirit to just "be". The sounds of birdsong and trickling water are relaxing as you lounge on the rolling green lawns alongside the river and swimming pools, or wander among indigenous gardens and fascinating rock formations, gouged out over eons. After dark, the River Boma offers incomparable stargazing.

Today you will be transferred to Cape Town for your scheduled flight to Johannesburg.

On arrival at Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International Airport, connect with your scheduled international flight to the USA.

Return home with a lifetime of memories!




*Awards and Accolades for Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa and Bushmans Kloof

Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa was voted one of "The Best Hotels 2011" in Travel + Leisure's 500.

Conde Nast Gold List 2011 voted The Twelve Apostles as "One of The Best Places in The World to Stay".

Travel + Leisure magazine named The Twelve Apostles in the Best Family Hotels and Cruises list in Africa and the Middle East for 2010.

Readers participating in the 2010 rating of the "world's best for service" in the acclaimed and prestigious Travel & Leisure Magazine World's Best Awards have voted Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat - Number 1 Hotel in Africa and the Middle East for World's Best Service and Number 2 among the Top 10 Hotels across the globe for Service Overall.

The Spa at Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat has been singled out on the Conde Nast Traveler's Hot List 2011 as one of 40 best new urban and rural retreats in the world.

Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat in the Cederberg is entering a third year of international acclaim as being voted one of the Best Hotels for Food in Africa on the coveted Conde Nast Traveller UK Gold List 2011 .