Grand Escape – Cape Town, Winelands & Safari Adventures

Your African journey begins the moment you step off the plane. A VIP meet and greet smooths your way through the airport before a private transfer takes you to Camps Bay. Here, The Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa welcomes you with sweeping views of the Atlantic and Table Mountain. The rest of the day is yours to soak in the ocean air and the buzz of Cape Town’s chic beachfront.
🏨Accommodation: The Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa (Classic Sea Facing Room, B&B)

Begin your exploration of Cape Town with its most iconic experiences. Ride the rotating cable car to the summit of Table Mountain, where views stretch across the peninsula and down to the Atlantic. Cross the bay by ferry to Robben Island and step into the prison cell that once held Nelson Mandela, a powerful reminder of South Africa’s past and resilience. In the afternoon, wander the lively Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, where working docks meet boutique shops, open-air cafés, and street musicians. As evening falls, enjoy a cocktail at sunset and perhaps dine at one of Cape Town’s acclaimed waterfront restaurants.
🏨Accommodation: The Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa (Classic Sea Facing Room, B&B)

This day offers a more cultural and relaxed rhythm. Explore the colourful Bo-Kaap district, with its rows of pastel houses and strong Cape Malay heritage. Pause at Greenmarket Square to browse crafts and curios, then continue to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, set dramatically against the slopes of Table Mountain. The afternoon is yours to wander art galleries, discover contemporary African design, or simply enjoy the atmosphere of this cosmopolitan city. In the evening, retreat to Ellerman House for a private tasting in the wine gallery or venture out into Cape Town’s thriving fine dining scene.
🏨Accommodation: The Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa (Classic Sea Facing Room, B&B)

Leaving the coast behind, your private transfer winds into Stellenbosch. Vineyards stretch beneath dramatic mountains, with Cape Dutch estates dotting the valley. At The Spier Hotel, you are immersed in the region’s heritage. Taste award-winning wines, dine on farm-to-table cuisine, and explore oak-lined streets filled with galleries and antique shops.
🏨Accommodation: The Spier Hotel (Luxury Garden Room, B&B)

The pace slows today. Wake to birdsong, enjoy a leisurely breakfast, and wander at your own rhythm. Join a hosted wine or art experience at Spier, explore the farm with your family, or sip vintages beneath the shade of ancient trees. The day is yours to enjoy vineyard tranquillity.
🏨Accommodation: The Spier Hotel (Luxury Garden Room, B&B)

After breakfast, you are driven to Cape Town Airport for a short flight (2 hrs?) to Hoedspruit. On arrival, a private transfer takes you to Thornybush Reserve, on the edge of Greater Kruger National Park. At Waterbuck Lodge, your first game drive awaits. As dusk falls, elephants, lions and antelope emerge, and the African night fills with the calls of the wild.
🏨Accommodation: Waterbuck Lodge (Suite, Fully Inclusive)

Rise early for the rhythm of safari life. The bush is alive with birdsong and the movement of herds. Your guide tracks the Big 5 while coffee is poured on the open plains. After a restful afternoon at the lodge, you head out again with sundowners in hand as the light softens, then spotlights search for nocturnal wildlife.
🏨Accommodation: Waterbuck Lodge (Suite, Fully Inclusive)

Step out on foot with an expert ranger for a deeper connection to the land. Learn to read tracks, discover medicinal plants, and uncover the small secrets of the bush. Later, another evening drive closes the day as the sky turns orange then fades into starlight above the reserve.
🏨Accommodation: Waterbuck Lodge (Suite, Fully Inclusive)

After a final morning in the bush, it is time to say goodbye. A transfer returns you to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport where you board your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport. Memories of Cape Town’s ocean air, Stellenbosch’s vineyards and Kruger’s wilderness accompany you home.