As if stunning wildlife safaris aren’t a thrill enough, South Africa follows through with sophisticated cities, soul-stirring landscapes, diverse cultures and world-class wines.
There is a rhythm in the streets, an intoxicatingly earthy air in the wilderness and a warmth in the welcome that it’s hard to find anywhere else in the world.
Where to start is the question. The expert travel designers at boutique travel company World Journeys all have their personal favourites, but all agree on one thing. Firstly, it’s a given that you simply must go on safari, preferably in a private game reserve where your engagement with wildlife is on a much more exclusive basis, far from the crowds. Up-close and personal you could say! Privately owned and managed, they are a perfect example of conservation and tourism working in harmony.
Emerging from the wilderness, you’re going to want a taste of city life to mix things up, and Cape Town delivers. A great place to start is atop Table Mountain, from where you can see the Cape Peninsula with its penguin colonies, the sparkling V&A Waterfront and Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 18 years.
And finally, you’ll want to experience the Cape Winelands, home to Cape Dutch architecture, historic vineyards and some absolutely world-class wines. Charming small towns offer plenty of shopping opportunities, and the temptation continues with wine tastings at some of the beautiful vineyards. Enjoy Chenin Blanc, Cap Classique, Pinotage and other varietals, all benefiting from the region’s Mediterranean climate. If you love food, wine and luxury, this is the place for you – the boutique hotels here are divine.
Yes, South Africa is all about safaris, but it is so much more, it is spectacular.
SOUTH AFRICA SPECTACULAR
9-day tailor-made itinerary
Combine the very best of sophisticated Cape Town and the Winelands, with a spectacular safari in Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve – luxury in the wild!
HIGHLIGHTS:
Cape Town
Staying in a boutique hotel, take the cable car up Table Mountain, explore the historic city centre and colourful Bo Kaap.
Cape Peninsula
Take a scenic coastal drive past beautiful beaches and fishing villages to Cape Point where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet and nature reigns.
The Winelands
Travel renowned wine routes through Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek, settled in 1688, enjoying wine tastings as you go.
Sabi Sands
Private Game Reserve This luxury safari is in a private game reserve adjacent to Kruger National Park, home to a myriad of wildlife, encountered on daily game drives with expert guides. Your safari lodge is all inclusive, your suite featuring a private plunge pool.
For details contact your travel agent, or World Journeys
0800 117 311
worldjourneys.co.nz
