Itinerary

1. Monday

   Check in at Premier Hotel Cape Town

   Location

   Located in Cape Town, this beach hotel is ideal for business travelers as well as families.

   Facilities

   The hotel has an elevator and features 6 suites and 93 double rooms. Guests are warmly welcomed by English-speaking staff at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available around the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on vacation. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a TV room and a library. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the parking lot. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Complimentary newspapers are available. The business center is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine. Lectures, presentations and meetings can be held in one of the 3 conference rooms.

   3:30 pm - 30 minutes - South Africa Standard Time

   Meet & Greet

   Meet and greet in the hotel lobby!

   4:30 pm - 1 hour - South Africa Standard Time

   Check in at Bootlegger Green Point

   Socialize at Bootlegger Coffee Company with a meal and a drink

2. Tuesday

   Breakfast

   Served in the lobby from 7AM to 9AM

   8:00 am - 4 hours 30 minutes

   Tour of Table Mountain & Cape Town

   1:30 pm - 1 hour 30 minutes

   Lunch: Mayo at Kirstenbosch Gardens

   Breakfast, lunch, salads, sandwiches, soups, tea, cakes and desserts are served at The Kirstenbosch Tea Room, at the Centre for Home Gardening (Gate 2). This popular venue has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and also caters for groups and special parties.

   Mid afternoon at leisure

   Enjoy the mid afternoon at your leisure before a glorious dinner event

   6:00 pm - 3 hours

   Stir Crazy hands on cooking class (Cape Malay dishes)

   Meet in Lobby at 6pm

   Stir Crazy is the oldest and only truly hands-on cooking school in Cape Town. The cooking school offers social and interactive gatherings where people can either get involved in a hands-on interactive cooking experience, or alternatively be hosted for a South African dinner at a local home, where they engage with the hosts over a tantalizing and delicious meal. Cooking courses include South African cooking classes, and virtually every kind of cooking style you can imagine, from Creole to Cambodian, Indian to Asian. Your hosts are seasoned chefs who know the ins and outs of the culinary scene in Cape Town, and can also impart knowledge on locally produced fare and mini culinary excursions such as craft beers, wines, etc."

3. Wednesday

   Breakfast

   Served in the lobby from 7AM to 9AM

   8:00 am - 5 hours

   Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve

   Recognised globally for its extraordinary land formation, rich and diverse fauna and unique flora. The legendary Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope were key beacons for the early explorers and are the source of many myths and legends. In 1488, Bartholomew Dias named the peninsula the Cape of Storms. King John II of Portugal later gave it its actual name. The Cape of Good Hope is a scenic wonder, where soft white sandy beaches alternate with rugged stretches of rock and breathtaking cliffs.

   We will stop enroute at Camps Bay beach for photo op, Houte Bay for photo op and craft shopping.

   1 hour

   Lunch @ Seaforth Restaurant

   2:30 pm - 2 hours

   Boulders Beach

   Get acquainted with African penguins at Boulders Beach. Named for the large, smooth, round boulders that form this coastline, Boulders Beach is one of the few remaining locations in the country where African penguins are able to roost and nest without interference from humans. While the beach itself is a popular bathing spot, it is equally shared with these black and white marine birds that are frequently seen sunning themselves on the rocks or taking a dive into the coolness of the Atlantic Ocean. The adjacent fynbos area holds their delicate nesting grounds, and raised, fenced walkways allow visitors to enter the area without disturbing the birds. Look for nests hidden in the sand and among the scrubland as breeding pairs carefully nurture and protect their eggs. African penguins are classified as endangered species and Boulders Beach is the only location in the world where humans can get close to these birds in their natural habitat.

4. Thursday

   Breakfast

   Served in Lobby from 7am to 9am

   8:00 am - 3 hours 30 minutes

   Visit Robben Island

   You will meet your Tour Guide when you have boarded the busses. The prison tour will be conducted by a Robben Island Tour Guide. This is part of our integrated tour model. They are fully conversant and knowledgeable about the Island’s multi-layered 500-year-old history. The tour route includes the graveyard of people who died from leprosy, the Lime Quarry, Robert Sobukwe’s house, the Bluestone quarry, the army and navy bunkers and the Maximum Security Prison where thousands of South Africa’s freedom fighters were incarcerated for years. The tour culminates with a viewing of Nelson Mandela’s cell.

   1:30 pm - 3 hours

   Constantia Glen Wine Tasting (Lunch on your own)

   Constantia Glen has a unique position cradled between the Constantiaberg and Table Mountain (World Heritage Site) ranges, with predominantly north-east facing slopes. This singular location allows for exposure to late afternoon sun, ideal for the slow ripening that shapes our classically expressed wines.

   Decomposed granite and Table Mountain sandstone are the dominant soil types that lend minerality and the graceful character to our wines. High water retention of the rich clay sub-soils allows for sustainable dryland cultivation, while ecologically sound practices include biological insect and pest control by means of natural predators. Our intrinsic terroir footprint is echoed in the unique insignia embossed on every Constantia bottle.

   At Constantia Glen we understand that fine wines are made in the vineyard.

   Ideally located below Constantia Nek, just moments from the bustling Cape Town city centre, Constantia Glen is a picturesque boutique wine estate producing ultra-premium, cool climate wines.

   Enjoy our full range wine tasting of 7 great wines produced at Constantia Glen.

   Evening at leisure

   Free Time

5. Friday

   Breakfast

   Served in the lobby from 7AM to 9AM

   Surprise special event at noon

   Please be in lobby at 1130am

   Late afternoon at leisure

   The special event should be completed by 230pm.  The bus will do 1 drop at V & A Waterfront and then back to hotel.

   Cape Town - Do & See

   Cape Town has an amazing array of things to do and see, from historic buildings, museums and art galleries to nature reserves, wine tastings, boat trips and horseback riding. Discover the different quarters of the city, and be sure to take some time to explore the beautiful natural surroundings, as well.

6. Saturday

   Breakfast

   Breakfast is served 7am to 9am

   Winery Tours in and around Franschoek

   Franschhoek is a town in South Africa’s Western Cape with centuries-old vineyards and Cape Dutch architecture. Trails wind through flowers and wildlife at Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve to views over Franschhoek Valley. The Huguenot Memorial Museum and neighboring monument honor the area’s French settlers, who arrived in the 17th and 18th centuries.

   Leopards Leap Winery

   The Leopard's Leap Tasting Room serves as an introduction to its home and the qualities of its brilliantly versatile wines – the fun-loving Lookout Range for everyday enjoyment, the well-structured and versatile Classic Collection, as well as the Culinaria Collection that is exclusively available from the estate.

   Amongst all the fine-dining establishments of South Africa’s Gourmet Capital, Franschhoek, Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards introduces an informal and relaxed food-and-wine experience focussing on uncomplicated, fresh and seasonal food, full of flavour and beautifully complimented by Leopard’s Leap wines. Rotisserie-based lunches with tender and juicy meats from the state-of-the-art spit are complimented by farm baked bread, as well as a beautiful selection of side dishes such as seasonal salads and vegetables sourced from the biologic vegetable and herb garden on the farm.

   Spice Route Winery’s name reflects what the vineyard, the wines and the people are all about. It recalls the ancient mariners of the 15th century braving the tempestuous waters of the ‘Cape of Storms’ as they plied their trade bringing exotic Eastern spices to Western Europe along the so-called ‘Spice Route’. (The view of Table Mountain from the Spice Route vineyards takes the imagination back to the scene which would have greeted those bygone sailors as they rounded the Cape Peninsula). In much the same way Charles Back went sailing into largely uncharted waters on his route to realizing the viticultural potential of this part of the Swartland wine region.

   Taste tempting wine and cheese at Fairview. The bustling and highly popular Fairview Wine Estate is situated on the slopes of the Paarl mountains and boasts a wine making history that dates back to 1699. Cheese production began at the farm in the 1980s and today Fairview is the leading producer of artisanal and speciality cheeses in South Africa. The farm is one of the most popular attractions in the Winelands and offers tastings of its full range of wines and cheese. The beautifully appointed tasting room comprises a number of unique pods that allow for a more informal and enjoyable tasting environment. Your tasting will include your choice of six Fairview wines before you move across to the deli to dip into six to eight morsels of delicious cow and goats milk cheese. Round off with a visit to the goat tower, a landmark whose residents are the most famous of the Fairview Estate.

   12:30 pm

   Lunch at Leopard Leap Winery

7. Sunday

   Breakfast

   Served in the lobby from 7AM to 9AM

   EXPLORE CAPE TOWN & AREA with HOP ON HOP OFF BUS

   We suggest taking advantage of our supplied vouchers for the: Hop On - Hop Off bus.

   Your one-day ticket will be valid for the entire day and allows you to disembark at any number of stops to sightsee at your leisure. A variety of tours are available and all include informative audio commentary about the major tourist attractions in 15 different languages. The double-decker, open-top bus stops every 15 minutes at all of Cape Town’s major landmarks, including hotels in the city, Camps Bay and Sea Point.

   Visit Aquarium, V&A waterfront, museum of Africa Art, Long street, District 6 museum, Castle of Good Hope, Groot Constantia, World of birds and monkeys, Hout Bay and so much more!

   6:30 pm - 2 hours 30 minutes

   Farewell to Cape Town Dinner

   Join us on our last night in Cape Town at a special dinner that we have arranged for our group.  It's a night you wont soon forget!

   Please be in lobby by 620pm

8. Monday

   Breakfast

   Served in the lobby from 7AM to 9AM

   Check out from Premier Hotel Cape Town

   8:30 am - Departure - 30 minutes - South Africa Standard Time

   Shuttle to Cape Town Airport

   10:25 am - Departure - South Africa Standard Time

   Depart from Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

   Airline	Flight Number
   Airlink	4Z 663

   12:39 pm - Arrival - South Africa Standard Time

   Arrive at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

   Airline	Flight Number
   Airlink	4Z 663

   Check in at Muluwa Lodge

   Location

   This lodge is located in Mpumalanga.  You will have a choice of luxury safari tent (12) or superior lodge $$ (2)

   Facilities

   The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Valuables can be securely locked in the safe. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on vacation. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. An elevator and wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the parking lot for no extra charge. Further services and facilities include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service, a wake-up call service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus.

   Dinner

   Dinner served appx 6pm

9. Tuesday

   Breakfast

   Boxed breakfast appx 430am

   1/2 day Kruger Park

   1/2 day 4x4 game drive in the Kruger Park. Your scheduled departure will leave from your hotel at dawn (appx 0500) as you set out in an open 4x4 safari vehicle for a short drive to one of the park's gates and into the Kruger National Park. It is one of the largest game reserves in Africa, stretching across a vast 18 989 square kilometres in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. With over 12 000 elephants, 27 000 African buffalo and 1 000 leopards, the Big Five is well represented. White rhino sightings are frequent, while spotting a black rhino may require some patience and a bit of luck. Lions are plentiful with over 2 000 stalking the plains. Overall, the Kruger supports 147 free roaming mammal species. Of the 517 species of birds here, 253 are resident and the reserve supports six diverse eco-systems. Your morning safari concludes at one of the rest camps inside the reserve giving you the opportunity to stretch and refresh. The 4x4 vehicle will allow you to get very close to the surrounding vegetation while your experienced ranger follows fresh animal spoor. Your safari concludes appx noon before returning to the hotel. 

   Lunch on your own

   We will stop in one of the internal villages.  Lunch costs between 10-15 dollars

   Dinner appx 6pm

10. Wednesday

    Breakfast from 0700-0930

    Enjoy a free day at Muluwa

    Take your day off to swim in the pool, read a book, walk along the nature trail, catch a sundowner sunset with picnic, sleep in, go hot air ballooning.  The day is yours!

    Dinner served appx 6pm

11. Thursday

    Breakfast

    Boxed breakfast appx 430am

    1/2 day Kruger Park

    1/2 day 4x4 game drive in the Kruger Park. Your scheduled departure will leave from your hotel at dawn (appx 0500) as you set out in an open 4x4 safari vehicle for a short drive to one of the park's gates and into the Kruger National Park. It is one of the largest game reserves in Africa, stretching across a vast 18 989 square kilometres in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga. With over 12 000 elephants, 27 000 African buffalo and 1 000 leopards, the Big Five is well represented. White rhino sightings are frequent, while spotting a black rhino may require some patience and a bit of luck. Lions are plentiful with over 2 000 stalking the plains. Overall, the Kruger supports 147 free roaming mammal species. Of the 517 species of birds here, 253 are resident and the reserve supports six diverse eco-systems. Your morning safari concludes at one of the rest camps inside the reserve giving you the opportunity to stretch and refresh. The 4x4 vehicle will allow you to get very close to the surrounding vegetation while your experienced ranger follows fresh animal spoor. Your safari concludes appx noon before returning to the hotel.

    Lunch on your own

    We will stop in one of the internal villages.  Lunch costs between 10-15 dollars

    Dinner appx 6pm

12. Friday

    Breakfast

    Checkout day

    Muluwa Lodge

    Check Out by 945am

    10:00 am - Departure - 1 hour 15 minutes - South Africa Standard Time

    Transfer to Karongwe Private Reserve-Shiduli Lodge

    Drive takes appx 3 hrs.  we will stop 1/2 way for quick break

    Check in at Shiduli Private Game Lodge

    2:00 pm - South Africa Standard Time

    Lunch

    4:00 pm - 3 hours - South Africa Standard Time

    Afternoon Game Drive

    7:30 pm - South Africa Standard Time

    Dinner

13. Saturday

    5:30 am - 3 hours - South Africa Standard Time

    Morning Safari

    9:00 am - South Africa Standard Time

    Breakfast

    Early Breakfast

    2:00 pm - South Africa Standard Time

    Lunch

    4:00 pm - 3 hours - South Africa Standard Time

    Afternoon Safari

    7:30 pm - South Africa Standard Time

    Dinner

    Shiduli Private Game Lodge

14. Sunday

    5:30 am - 3 hours - South Africa Standard Time

    Morning Safari

    9:00 am - South Africa Standard Time

    Breakfast

    Early Breakfast

    2:00 pm - South Africa Standard Time

    Lunch

    4:00 pm - 3 hours - South Africa Standard Time

    Afternoon Safari

    7:30 pm - South Africa Standard Time

    Dinner

    Shiduli Private Game Lodge

15. Monday

    5:30 am

    Morning Safari

    Breakfast

    Served at 8am

    9:30 am - Departure - 1 hour

    Transfer to Hoedspruit Airport

    Flight Hoedspruit to Johannesburg Airport

    Departure

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