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A Taste of Africa: Description
Explore South Africa’s unique blend of cultures, cuisines, heritage and history.
Enjoy its abundant beauty, endless skies, dramatic landscapes and unforgettable wildlife.
See the county’s highlights and hidden gems. Enjoy privileged access, renowned art collections and cutting edge design and discover why it’s a cultural melting pot.
Get a taste of its cosmopolitan essence, diverse culinary legacies, and world-class wines set among historic homesteads. Savour a variety of flavours in breathtaking locations.
Be delighted by its open hearted people and informed by hand picked local experts.
WHAT YOU’LL SEE
In Cape Town: Eye catching landmarks with a rich sense of history. Sun drenched landscapes lapped by two oceans, iconic Table Mountain, the bustling Waterfront, innovative designers, hip seafront watering holes, an Afro-fusion cultural scene.
The Winelands: Historic homesteads, gabled gems, über-chic contemporary architecture and sculpture-filled gardens in top vineyards offering delicious wine tasting opportunities.
In Johannesburg: The powerhouse of Africa and commercial capital, with its vibrant, contrasting cultures and gold-mine dump dotted skyline.
A significant public art collection, galleries with one of a kind collectibles, and studios of top artists.
A scene setting museum before you explore humanity’s origins at The Cradle of Humankind, a World Heritage site with fossil sites stretching back some 3.5 million years where you’ll have a celebratory farewell dinner under African skies.
WHAT ELSE YOU’LL SEE
The Big Five! While discovering the mystique of untamed Africa at a ‘get away from it all’ private game reserve situated in the Sabi Sands on the western flank o of KrugerNational Park.
WHERE YOU’LL STAY
Elite 5-star establishments, cherry picked for character and charm.
In Cape Town: The Cellars–Hohenort, an elegant Relais & Châteaux hotel nestling in the legendary Constantia Valley – for 3 nights.
In The Winelands: Le Quartier Français, another R&C property and privately owned auberge in the heart of the village of Franschhoek that’s known as the gourmet capital – for 2 nights.
In Johannesburg: The Winston, a Condé Nast 2011 Hotlist urban retreat in leafyMelrose, where comfort and security are a top priority and colonial blends with contemporary – for 2 nights.
On safari: Your choice – either Singita Game Reserves, or Nottens Bush Camp both located in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, reputed to be the most game rich area in South Africa – for 2 nights.
WHO YOU’LL MEET
Passionate locals, who’ll open your eyes as they delve in their secret treasure chests to offer you a taste of things distinctive and delicious.
Engaging experts, who’ll share their deep knowledge and insider’s perspective.
HOW WE DO THINGS
We dig deep into their roots to enrich your routes.
We take you where you couldn’t get to by yourself – and offer you an insider track.
We seek out less travelled roads – and tread lightly wherever we go.
We factor in an additional night so that you can check straight into your hotel and unwind before the start of your tour.
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LOGISTICS
When making your flight arrangements to South Africa, schedule a stop over in Johannesburg.
We organise your flight transfers from Johannesburg airport (OR Tambo International) to the camp and back, via scheduled air services into Kruger Park, as well as your onward and return transfers to the lodges.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Virtually everything …
- Accommodation on a double occupancy basis
- Internal flight to Johannesburg plus airport taxes
- Meet & greet airport collection & hotel transfer
- Transport in luxury, air-conditioned coaches
- All entry fees, porters’ tips and drivers’ gratuities
- Services of all guest speakers and a tour leader
- Meals with wine & soft drinks: 6 lunches, 4 dinners in the urban settings
- The safari option includes flights ex Johannesburg to and from the camps,
accommodation on a full board basis with local wines, but not porters’ tips or gratuities,
two daily game viewing drives
This offer is valid between the months of May & September 2012 and is subject to availability & internal air flight increases.
It’s an exclusive trip designed for T+L readers.
It’s valid for a minimum of 6 people – or we can custom make an itinerary to suit your timelines & tastes.
The rates include 7 nights within South Africa plus 2 nights at your choice of safari options at either Nottens or Singita, both located within the greater Kruger National Park.
| DATES | Your choice |
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| DURATION | 10 Days / 9 Unforgettable Nights |
| RATES | Nottens / ZAR 43,200 pp/s |
| SINGLE | Nottens / ZAR 10,950 sup |
| RATES | Singita / ZAR 66,400 pp/s |
| SINGLE | Singita / ZAR 14,265 sup |
| EXCHANGE | TO CONVERT CURRENCY |
| TO BOOK | AND TO FIND OUT MORE |
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