Day /1
Fly to Cape Town
Depart London Heathrow for your overnight flight to Cape Town. On arrival, transfer to One&Only Cape Town for a three night stay.
Cape Town, Hermanus, Franschhoek, Shamwari Private Game Reserve /Itinerary
Day /2 - 3
Cape Town
Boasting a prime spot on the V&A Waterfront, One&Only Cape Town is a great base to explore the amalgamation of cultures that define the city. Here, little explorers lead a bicycle tour of the city’s art installations following a vista-filled journey up to Table Mountain. South Africa wouldn’t be complete without its rich bio-diversity, so a day in Cape Peninsula in a given. A search for the Cape 5 uncovers the seals and penguins of the region on tourist-hidden beaches before a hike to Cape Point Lighthouse and back along the seaboard. Stop for homemade ice cream at a local farm village, head back to the beach or pause at an old fort lookout for magical views. (BB)
One&Only Cape TownDay /4 - 6
Coastal explorations
Drive on to Gansbaai for a three night stay at Grootbos Garden Lodge – a mountain-side eco-reserve overlooking the ocean. Land-based activities within this nature reserve are complimentary and include fun flower safaris, horse riding and guided walks along the beach, De Kelders cliff and Klipgat cave. Top tip: In season, take a boat trip to see how many of the Marine Big 5 (Cape fur seals, bottlenose dolphins, great white sharks, colonies of the endangered African penguins and the southern right whales) you’re lucky enough to spot. (FI)
Grootbos Private Nature ReserveDay /7 - 9
Into the Winelands
Drive to the Winelands to spend 3 nights in a two-bedroom cottage at Babylonstoren. Join the gardeners on a fruit picking expedition, cycle around the vineyards and orchards, take a hike in the hills with a picnic or go canoeing on the farm’s dam. There’s a pool and spa for some adult-only downtime, and later come together and feast on exquisite seasonal menus designed around what’s available in the gardens. (BB)
BabylonstorenDay /10 - 12
Game Reserve gallivanting
Fly east to Shamwari Riverdene Family Lodge, renowned for its family-orientated ethos and conservation efforts. The final three days will be spent on 4x4 game drives and guided walks and tours throughout the Lodge’s extensive land including the Rhino Awareness Centre, Born Free Foundation and Animal Rehabilitation Centre. Between explorations, children burn off excess energy in the adventure centre while adults cool off infinity pool-side to endless views across the plains; before coming together for an evening meal in a fire lit boma. (FI)
Riverdene Family Lodge at Shamwari Private Game ReserveDay /13
Return home
Transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport for your return flight back to London Heathrow.