South African Tapestry
Touching both coasts, this journey through South Africa explores a rich tapestry of wine, wellness and wildlife across beautiful coastal cities, centuries-old vineyards and a pristine wildlife reserve.
Explore Africa's interesting culture and heritage, including a Kwazulu-Natal Midlands Tour visiting the Nelson Mandela Capture Site and Ardmore Ceramic Art studio.Discover great food, art and wine. Live like a local and stay a few days in the beautiful Winelands.Experience sunrise views of the Indian Ocean from the charming Oyster Box in Durban and sunset views of the Atlantic Ocean from the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa in Cape Town.Enjoy the striking scenery and tranquility from your private game lodge. Delight in prolific wildlife sightings on twice-daily day and night game activities.
1. THE TWELVE APOSTLES HOTEL AND SPA, South Africa, Cape Town
2. MONT ROCHELLE, South Africa, Franschhoek
3. THE OYSTER BOX, South Africa, Durban
4. SAVANNA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, South Africa, Kruger Private Reserve
10 nights from $13,195 per person
Itinerary
African Travel: South African Tapestry
Day 1 Arrive Cape Town, South Africa
Welcome to Cape Town, South Africa’s “Mother City,” and your luxurious hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
The Twelve Apostles Hotel And Spa
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Day 2 Cape Town
Begin a day of spectacular vistas with a ride on the cable car and maybe a yoga class at the top of Table Mountain. Tonight, delight your taste buds with a delicious meal at Azure Restaurant.
The Twelve Apostles Hotel And Spa
Meals: (BD)
Day 3 Cape Town
On a privately guided tour of the Cape Peninsula, wind your way along the coast stopping in charming coastal towns, visiting the endearing penguins, and walking along the Cape of Good Hope.
The Twelve Apostles Hotel And Spa
Meals: (BL)
Day 4 Cape Town / Franschhoek
After breakfast and check out, transfer to the beautiful Franschhoek winelands and discover the wine farms and estates dating back 300 years. Mont- Rochelle has over 100 acres to explore.
Mont Rochelle
Meals: (B)
Day 5 Franschhoek
Enjoy the Wineland’s charm on a private tour of the valley’s artisans and wine cellars. Discover local cheeses, chocolates and olive oil, all crafted with passion.
Mont Rochelle
Meals: (B)
Day 6 Franschhoek/ Durban
After a final morning in the vineyards, return to Cape Town and fly off to Durban. Sink into luxury at your prestigious beachfront hotel overlooking the Indian Ocean.
The Oyster Box
Meals: (B)
Day 7 Durban
After breakfast meet your guide and depart on your full day Kwazulu-Natal Midlands Tour. Visit the Nelson Mandela Capture Site memorial and continue to Ardmore Ceramic Art. Meet local artisans who share their unique takes on nature and Zulu folklore, enjoy tea and create a work of art together.
The Oyster Box
Meals: (B)
Day 8 Durban / Phinda Private Game Reserve
Today you will be on your way to the most diverse wilderness area, boasting seven ecosystems and an extraordinary range of wildlife. The private Phinda Game Reserve is home to a 415 bird species thanks to the diverse ecosystems and unique waterways. Settle in and soak up the tranquility of the African bush.
&beyond Phinda Rock Lodge
Meals: (BLD)
Day 9 Phinda Private Game Reserve
Rise early when the animals are most lively for this morning’s game drive. There are a number of conservation projects you may be able to experience, from joining the rhino research team in the field to tracking pangolin and elephant collaring. Tonight enjoy rooftop dining beneath the stars - a perfect setting for sundowners or al fresco dinners.
&beyond Phinda Rock Lodge
Meals: (BLD)
Day 10 Phinda Private Game Reserve
Accompanied by one of specialist birding guides, set out in search of bird species that inhabit Phinda’s seven diverse habitats. Visit an authentic Zulu homestead, to get a glimpse into the rituals of daily life and see how tribal culture and tradition affect rural Zulu villagers in the modern world.
&beyond Phinda Rock Lodge
Meals: (BLD)
Day 11 Phinda Private Game Reserve / Depart
Greet the dawn on one final game drive. After a hearty breakfast travel by air to Johannesburg for your international departure flight.
Meals: (B)
Featured Destinations
Cape Town
Cape Town is southern Africa's most beautiful, most romantic and most-visited city. Few urban centers anywhere can match its setting along the Cape Peninsula spine, which slides like the mighty tail of the continent into the Atlantic Ocean. By far the most striking - and famous - of its sights is Table Mountain, frequently mantled by clouds, and rearing up from the middle of the city to provide a constantly changing vista to the suburbs below. Table Mountain is the city's solid core which divides the city into distinct zones with public gardens, wilderness, forests, hiking routes, vineyards and desirable residential areas trailing down it's lower slopes.
Excursions
Cape Town City Tour - Half Day
Cape Town City Tour - Half Day
Your guide will discuss the city's abundance of sightseeing possibilities and will tailor make your day's activities according to your individual interests and preferences. This affords you the advantage of total flexibility while still maintaining the expertise of a qualified guide. We first make our way to the to the lower cable car station on the slopes of Table Mountain, where (weather permitting) we make the short and comfortable ascent to the top of the mountain by cable car. The panoramic view of the sea and city from the summit is magnificent. Then begin the tour of historic Cape Town. Whether you are interested in visiting the traditional tourist attractions, indulging in a personal passion, or simply exploring the 'Mother City' as a local, Cape Town has more than enough diversity to cater to your personal preference.
Your half day tour includes two entrance fees as well as the return Table Mountain Aerial Cableway ticket. After your tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Three Hour Cruise
Three Hour Cruise
The Inala Antares proudly awaits you in Cape Town, ready to take you first class on a journey of a lifetime. With its Italian styling, trendy interiors, quality construction techniques and performance it has been specially designed to meet your tastes and requirements.
Your day will start with a luxury transfer from your hotel providing you with a concierge service to help you orchestrate the perfect few hours on board the Inala.
Experience an exquisite Cape Town sunset with Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles as a backdrop as you cruise in pure luxury on board (weather depending on the day) otherwise in Table Bay towards the Bloubergstrand beaches.
The Inala is a 57ft Princess design, luxury motor yacht, moored in front of the Cape Grace Hotel V&A Waterfront. Your three hour cruise includes the famous Clifton beaches, with panoramic views of Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles in elegance and luxury. Clifton bay is on the way to Hout Bay and is the ideal place to spend a few hours at on board, enjoying the sun and a swim in the cool water.
Whale Watching Tour - Full Day
Whale Watching Tour - Full Day
Your Whale watching excursion will either be done in Hermanus or Gansbaai, based on the best sightings & weather conditions over your period of travel.
The whale watching trips can also afford you the possibility to see: Great white sharks, Bryde's whales, Humpback whales, Southern giant petrels, Cape gannets and Dolphins, making these whale watching trips not just magical but rewarding too, and are sure to capture everyone's imagination.
Your return to shore will depend on the sightings for the day, which may result in a late lunch. Your guide will discuss the best restaurant options with you based on your preference and logistics. An A la Carte lunch including soft drinks & non-premium brand drinks and house wines is included in your tour.
Time permitting you may have the opportunity to walk along the coastal paths in Herma-nus where during whale season (mid June to mid November) whales may be seen playing close to the shore. You will be dropped off at your hotel in the late afternoon.
Cape Point Sidecar Tour - Full Day
Cape Point Sidecar Tour - Full Day
Your guide will discuss your individual interests and preferences and tailor make the day's routing and sightings accordingly. All sidecars are decommissioned military bikes used during World War II, which has been restored and fully refurbished.
You will be supplied with retro leather jackets, helmets, goggles as well as a complimentary bandana. Depending on your interests you will be visiting all the iconic attractions such as Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Chapmans Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope (including the Cape Point Funicular ticket) and the Boulders Penguin Colony.
Stop for lunch at a popular local restaurant including local wine and refreshments. Top off the day with a scenic coastal drive back to your hotel. After your day's touring, you will be dropped off at your hotel for your evening at leisure.
Bushmans Kloof
Bushman's Kloof is an ecological oasis situated between the rugged foothills of the Cederberg and the plains of the Great Karoo. Since 1992, Bushman's Kloof has been managed as a private wilderness area, and a 7500 hectare reserve has been created. It has also been declared a South African Natural Heritage Site. Early morning rock-art tours provide visitors to Bushman's Kloof with an insight into an ancient culture that has been lost forever.
Durban
South Africa's third-largest city, thriving industrial center, and largest port in Africa creates a photogenic place for meandering or eating and drinking dockside. Durban's second-largest population group, Indians, have mosques, bazaars and temples festooned with wildly coloured deities standing juxtaposed to Victorian buildings that mark out the colonial center. The city's main interest lies in reconciling competing Indian, African and English cultures and in keeping rampant vegetation at bay. Admire mosques, explore the Indian area around Grey Street, or pass by Dalton Road Zulu Market. Enjoy the KwaZulu-Natal game parks, the Drakensberg, and the Battlefields.
Madikwe Reserve
A protected area in South Africa, Madikwe Game Reserve opened in 1991 and was named after the Madikwe or Marico River. The Reserve used to be farm land however after extensive research, it was utilized as a national park to economically uplift the area. Currently, it is the fifth largest game reserve, a hidden gem and one of the best conservation areas in Africa.
Vacation Details
Valid Date Ranges
01/06/2025 -
03/31/2025
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$13,995 per person
04/01/2025 -
04/30/2025
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$13,495 per person
05/01/2025 -
09/30/2025
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$13,195 per person
10/01/2025 -
11/30/2025
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$14,095 per person
12/01/2025 -
12/19/2025
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$13,595 per person
12/20/2025 -
12/31/2026
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$999,999,999 per person
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Remarks
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All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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