April 05 – April 13, 2025
$5,289 per person based on double occupancy
$6,689 per person based on single occupancy
Deposit amount of $750 per person is due no later than October 5, 2024
Final payment is due no later than January 5, 2025
Welcome to South Africa. This 9-day journey will take you through Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, the wine region of Stellenbosch and iconic safari game drives in search of the Big 5! Enjoy morning wellness activities, hiking up to Table Mountain, kayaking around Boulder's Beach to visit the South African penguins at Boulder Beach and multiple wine farm visits in Stellenbosch. The highlight of your trip will be at the end during a three-night stay at Abelana River Lodge. Each morning and evening, you will search for many of the locals animals such as Rhinos, Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras, Lions, Cheetahs and Leopards. Enjoy this wellness retreat of a lifetime!
Hotels:
- Vineyard Hotel, Cape Town
- Hazendal Hotel, Stellenbosch
- Abelana River Lodge, Phalaborwa
Included:
Meals:
- 8 Breakfasts
- 4 Lunches
- 6 Dinners
Activities:
- Hike to the Top of Table Mountain
- Paddle Boarding with Penguins at Boulders Beach
- Eco Wine Safari at Avondale
- Visit and tasting at Boschendal Wine Farm
- Visit and tasting at Vergenoegd Low Wine Estate
- Guided game drives, bush walks, birding and stargazing at Abelana Game Reserve
Other Services:
- Accommodation in double/twin bedded rooms in hotels stated in itinerary, or similar. Single room supplement provided.
- Meals as defined in the itinerary.
- All transportation during the tour provided on a private basis.
- Tours as described in itinerary with fully qualified English-speaking guide and driver (unless otherwise stated).
- Entrance fees where applicable, unless otherwise stated.
- Porterage for reasonable pieces of luggage at airport
Not Included:
- Meals not mentioned in the program
- Tips for porters, guide and driver- the value of the tip is up to the client
- All other services not mentioned as included
- International and domestic airfare throughout the program
- Domestic and International airport taxes, airport porter and extra baggage
- Hotel early check-in and late check-out
- Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities
- Any expenses of personal nature such as telephone, laundry, alcohol, etc.
- Travel Visa (Please confirm Visa requirements prior to travel)
- Travel insurance
- Excess baggage
Notes:
- International flights should arrive into Cape Town Airport and depart out of Johannesburg Airport
- Domestic flights should depart from Cape Town Airport to Hoedspruit Airport on day 6 and from Hoedspruit Airport to Johannesburg Airport on day 9
Cape Town
Accommodation: Vineyard Hotel
![Cape Town Cape Town](https://api.iamfit4travel.com/itinerary/upload-1704964933026.jpeg)
Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Vineyard Hotel
![Cape Town Cape Town](https://api.iamfit4travel.com/itinerary/upload-1704964966205.jpeg)
Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Vineyard Hotel
![Cape Town Cape Town](https://api.iamfit4travel.com/itinerary/upload-1704964999280.jpeg)
Cape Town - Stellenbosch
Meals: Breakfast & Afternoon Snacks
Accommodation: Hazendal Hotel
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Stellenbosch
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and morning at the hotel where you can enjoy the amenities or do a wellness activity with other travelers. Once refreshed, you will start your wine Safari Eco Wine Safari at Avondale.
Begin at the Tasting Gallery with a glass of Avondale’s Methode Cap Classique. Tour the vineyard, learning about Acondale’s sustainable farming methods and tasting wines in the vineyards where they were grown. Visit the underground gravity flow cellar, and conclude back at the Tasting Gallery to relax, enjoy the view, or browse the art exhibition.
Enjoy lunch at Faber Restaurant, a South African eatery that celebrates the passion for handcrafting authentic food and wine. Savor dishes made from locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients, perfectly paired with exquisite wines.
Finish the day off with an evening at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Accommodation: Hazendal Hotel
![Stellenbosch Stellenbosch](https://api.iamfit4travel.com/itinerary/upload-1706730698410.png)
Stellenbosch- Abelana Game Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Abelana River Lodge
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Abelana Game Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Abelana River Lodge
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Abelana Game Reserve
Start the day watching an early morning African sunrise and explore the bush on foot with our trained field guides to bring you closer to the gems of Abelana Game Reserve. After lunch at the lodge, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the hotel amenities or partake in an optional wellness activity with the rest of your group.
Later in the afternoon, we’ll depart for another game drive in the bush. Close the day with an unforgettable dinner at the lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Abelana River Lodge
![Abelana Game Reserve Abelana Game Reserve](https://api.iamfit4travel.com/itinerary/upload-1706730925304.png)
Abelana Game Reserve - Departure
Partake in your final morning game drive before having breakfast at the hotel. Once you have concluded your checkout formalities, we will meet you for your transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for your flight connecting in Johannesburg before returning home.
Meals: Breakfast
![Abelana Game Reserve - Departure Abelana Game Reserve - Departure](https://api.iamfit4travel.com/itinerary/upload-1704965211335.jpeg)
The activity Level for this tour is:
Average - Some tours may include hiking or potential higher elevation hiking, biking, SUP, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking on uneven surfaces or for longer periods of time.