South Africa is the land of opportunity when it comes to possibilities of being pampered and spoiled. Adding to that South Africa is, with its ideal climate, the perfect destination for the picky who want to experience all the good things in life in an fabulously beautiful environment
HIGHLIGHTS
Experience a 12-course set menu at La Colombe. Considered the worlds’ no 13-best restaurant
Enjoy the beautiful landscape of South Africa from the observatory deck, at Rovos Rail
Be captivated by the Big 5 and all the other exceptionally beautiful animals before breakfast
With the highest quality and maximum comfort, we tailor a first-class tour of beautiful South Africa. Our destination is, with its ideal climate, the perfect destination for those who want to experience the ultimate in luxury in a fabulously beautiful environment. We hand-pick exclusive 5-star accommodation with an extra “golden edge” as well as carefully selected vineyards and high-class restaurants of absolute world class. Be captivated by the spectacular landscape of the wine districts while being transported around in comfortable vehicles and on certain destinations, by helicopter.
Experience legendary and classic splendor aboard the world’s most exclusive train, Rovos Rail, which takes you through the beautiful landscape of South Africa. Followed by an exciting luxury safari in the world’s oldest and largest game reserve, Greater Kruger National Park. To complete your trip, add a few extra days of barefoot luxury at the ultimate paradise of Miavana, Madagascar.
Proposed itinearary the Ultimate Treat
12 DAYS ULTIMATE TREAT IN SOUTH AFRICA
The Ultimate Treat begins in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Cape Town. Further among the most beautiful and reputable wine districts in the Western Cape, with the gourmet capital Franschhoek. With the world’s most exclusive train, Rovos Rail, you travel through the beautiful landscape from Cape Town to Pretoria. The Ultimate Luxury Treat ends with a luxury safari in one of the world’s most famous national park, Greater Kruger National Park. Add a few nights of luxury barefoot paradise at the unique Miavana Reserve, in Madagascar.
Furthermore information about the destinations
Cape Town
Spend a few days in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Cape Town. It is easy to fall in love with South Africa’s most famous city with its magnificent scenery, beautiful coasts, white beaches and tablecloth mountains. Cape Town is the mecca of sights that offers a great variety of fantastic experiences. There are plenty of nice restaurants, bars, nightclubs, shopping, etc. and luxury accommodation. Table Mountain, Green Point, Waterkant, Waterfront, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and Robben Island are some of the fantastic attractions the city has to offer.
The Cape Winelands
Experience picturesque Franschhoek, with several unforgettable visits to Upplev Sydafrika’s selected vineyards and restaurants. Franschhoek, which is well known for three quality things, you should be able to: eat well, drink well and sleep well. The town definitely lives up to its reputation, located in one of the world’s most beautiful wine valleys. For more than 300 years ago the French Huguenots settled in Franschhoek region and brought their winemaking and food knowledge which today has resulted in South Africa’s gastronomic capital. It was only when the French Huguenots arrived in South Africa, that the wine culture took off and with their knowledge they laid the foundation for today’s South African wine industry. Around the picturesque town you will find some of the absolute best located vineyards in South Africa.
Rovos Rail
On the 5-star experience on board the Rovos Rail, you can follow the spectacular landscape from the most exclusive train in the world. Experience a luxurious train journey from Cape Town to Pretoria, 2 nights and 3 days where the journey begins at Rovos Rail’s lounge in Cape Town – with a glass of bubbly and snacks. After the train host’s speech and information about the trip, you will be escorted by a train hostess to your luxurious suite.
Safari
Try to imagine the most exciting safari experience in the world’s oldest and largest game reserve, Kruger Park in northeastern South Africa. If you are lucky, you will spot the Big 5; rhino, leopard, lion, elephant, African buffalo and a host of other wildlife that roam freely between the Kruger Park and the private reserves of the Greater Kruger. Stay comfortably in the bush at a luxury lodge and experience the animals up close off road, where only the professional skilled guides and trackers are allowed to drive.
Add on a few nights Luxury Paradise in Madagascar
Time + Tide Miavana
Add a few nights of luxury barefoot paradise at the unique Miavana Reserve, in Madagascar. Combining the most luxurious accommodation with some dazzling white beaches and you will have an experience exceedingly beyond the highest of expectations. On the small island of Nosy Ankao, northeast of the main island, is the unique nature reserve, Miavana. You reach this outstanding paradise destination by helicopter which will take you about 30 minutes from Diego Suarez.
You can travel to South Africa all year round, but we recommend going September to May
Healthcare is good in South Africa. Even so we suggest obtaining a sound travel insurance before departure
As a EU and UK citizen, you will receive a 90-day tourist visa upon arrival in South Africa
To ponder before travelling:
The so-called “peak season” in December / January is very popular indeed and requires booking of accommodation, safaris, activities and restaurants well in advance.