A luxury bespoke safari to South Africa's top locations complemented by the finest accommodation. From Johannesburg, fly to the exclusive Sabi Sand Game Reserve to enjoy the best Big Five game viewing in the country. Located on the South West corner of the Kruger National Park, Sabi Sand is unarguably the most renowned game park in South Africa. Enjoy 3 nights stay at the top lodges in the country, with daily game viewing included. Then fly south to beautiful Cape Town. Voted one of the world's most picturesque cities, it is nestled between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, with pristine sandy beaches. Your private guide will take you exploring to windy Cape Point, the fine vineyards of Stellenbosh, and the dizzying views off Table Mountain. Other worthwhile optional activities include a visit to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, or scuba diving with great white sharks. This world class vacation boasts the finest properties and attentive personal service. Our most luxurious tour of southern Africa.

Day 1
Johannesburg
Upon arrival into South Africa you will be met at the door of the plane and escorted through Customs and Immigration avoiding any queues. You will also recieve all of your neccessary documents for your trip which contains a detailed personalized itinerary, maps, restaurant suggestions, Top Tips for exploring each city or region and a 24 hour concierge service (for restaurant reservations, spa treatments, child minders, day tours etc). Airport transfer to/from your hotel with private vehicle Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax in your hotel. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). South Africa's first and only luxury hotel at an airport, the InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is situated within walking distance from the terminals at OR Tambo International Airport. Johannesburg or Jo'burg, as the locals call the city of the gold, is the biggest metropolis in South Africa. With its 3,2 million citizens the city on the Witwatersrand is the predominant commercial centre and the economic motor of the Republic of South Africa. It is the international flight gateway for most of southern Africa.

Day 2
Johannesburg - Sabi Sands
Max 20kg of softsided luggage. Airport transfer to/from your hotel with private vehicle Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). This afternoon you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your afternoon game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge to freshen up for dinner. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost dependant on availability. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Singita Lodge offers travelers two of its Sabi Sand prime properties in South Africa. The Ebony and Boulders Lodges are small, private accommodations with 12 suites each, housing a total of 48 guests together. A true taste of the African safari is seen in the thatched roofs and locally designed throws that decorate the rooms. All the amenitiess of home are available to guests. Enjoy an explosion of flavors of the African and continental sort when dining. Bush cuisine and wine are in abundance. Later, hang out on the deck overlooking the river, or plan a guided safari walk through the area. Those who need some pampering can plan a spa treatment. The Sabi Sands Game Reserve is undoubtedly the most exclusive private game reserve in South Africa. The 65,000-hectare Sabi Sands Game Reserve is located on the south-western corner of the Kruger National Park. There are no restricting fences between the Kruger Park and Sabi Sands Reserve and the wildlife roams freely between the two game reserves. Some of the best and most exclusive private game lodges in the country are in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and the chances of seeing the Big 5 (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino) are excellent.

Day 3
Sabi Sands
Before first light you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your early morning game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge for breakfast. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost depending on availability. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). This afternoon you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your afternoon game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge to freshen up for dinner. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost dependant on availability. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Singita Ebony & Boulders.

Day 4
Sabi Sands
Before first light you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your early morning game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge for breakfast. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost depending on availability. Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). This afternoon you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your afternoon game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge to freshen up for dinner. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost dependant on availability. Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Singita Ebony & Boulders.

Day 5
Sabi Sands - Cape Town
Before first light you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your early morning game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge for breakfast. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost depending on availability. Charter flights to or from private game reserves. Fly from KMIA to Cape Town Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Airport transfer with private vehicle. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). The 12 Apostles is a warm, intimate hotel nestled among mountains of the same name, near Table Mountain and Cape Town. The 70 rooms all offer exceptional views of the countryside, with the option of soaking in the sun or the sea. Using contemporary decor with an African influence, rooms are spacious and promise comfort first and foremost. Meals are refreshing, with meats and vegetables creatively displayed. Savor local and international specialties in pleasant environments. Spend time on the hotel grounds, jogging through park trails or simply lying back in a garden hammock. Otherwise, plan a hike through the mountains. The city-lover can take a short trip into the heart of Cape Town and get familiar with its culture and arts. Cape Town is the second most populous city in South Africa, famous for its harbour as well as its natural setting in the Cape floral kingdom, including such well-known landmarks as Table Mountain and Cape Point. Popular day activites include; Robben Island (Nelson Mandela's prison), Cape Point, Stellenbosh winery tour, diamond buying shops, and great white shark diving.

Day 6
Cape Town
This morning your private guide will collect you from your hotel and take you on a brief city tour orientating yourself with the city’s highlights before heading to the Cable way at Table Mountain for a spectacular view over the city and ocean. You will then descend and head to the V&A Waterfront where you will board your helicopter for a private tour of the City and surrounding beaches and coastline. Cape Point and Peninsular (approx 20 mins). You will get to view such highlights as the beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton, the Twelve Apostles mountain range and Table Mountain as well as the city.

You will be dropped off at the Twelve Apostles for lunch to be enjoyed at the Azure Restaurant (excl. drinks). After your leisurely lunch you will have a chance to hike the 12 Apostles Mountains behind the hotel on one of the trails which should take around 40 mins, before heading back to your hotel with your driver/guide. (B,L)
Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Twelve Apostles.

Day 7
Cape Town
Depart this morning at 08:30 for the small naval village of Simonstown on the shores of False Bay. Here we meet our paddle – guide and set off from Simon's Town Waterfront, paddling past the civilian and Naval Harbour and out to Boulder's Beach, the only land based breeding site of the African Penguin. These character-filled little birds will swim alongside you and hunt for fish and entertain you with their antics on the beach. We stop on a secluded semi-private beach for refreshments, swimming and snorkelling (snorkels provided) before heading back to the harbour. There is a good chance of seeing Cape Fur Seals and during the whale season from August to October there is the possibility of seeing whales as well. The double kayaks used are very stable and perfect for those with no paddling experience. We continue from here to the Cape of Good Hope, where you can either walk to the top of the Peninsula or take a funicular for dramatic views over the Indian Ocean and across to False Bay. The reserve is home to the Cape Chacma Baboon and you will see these as well as Cape antelope such as bontebok. The drive continues from here passing little coastal towns and wide sea-scapes, to Noordhoek, one of the longest stretches of beach in South Africa, with pure white sand, where we stop at the small charming village for lunch. Our final leg brings us to the harbour village of Hout Bay, where we join a ferry to Seal Island, where hundreds of Cape Fur Seals congregate on small rocky outcrop and play around the boat.
Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Twelve Apostles.

Day 8
Cape Town
Today a resident Winelands guide will join you for a tailor made wine experience, exploring the best this area has to offer. Your day can include Paarl with its imposing Afrikaans Language Monument and estates such as Seidelberg and Fairview - and of course the Franschhoek Valley, including exceptional estates such as Haute Cabriere Moreson, La Motte and Grande Provence. You will delight in the cheese tastings in the 200 year old barn at La Grange Fromagerie, chocolate tasting at the Franschhoek Chocolate factory and lunch at one of the top estates (own account but wine tastings included). Return to Franshhoek town with some to relax before heading back to your hotel. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Twelve Apostles.

Day 9
Cape Town
Airport transfer with private vehicle. Depart from Cape Town international airport - end of itinerary.