Ten Day Whirlwind Roadtrip to Cape Town, Sun City and Safari

DAY 1

You will be met on arrival at Cape Town International Airport and assisted to the rental car counter where you will collect your hired vehicle. In your welcome pack there will be detailed information on places of interest and happenings, things to do, directions and maps, and all other relevant information you might require. 

Self drive to your hotel, which is situated at the foot of Table Mountain and set in nine acres of lush gardens.

The Mount Nelson Hotel is Cape Town’s most distinguished hotel, offering unparalleled tradition, history and sophistication. The hotel’s combination of elegance, grace, grandeur and exceptional location, ensures her guests a truly memorable experience.

Overnight : The Mount Nelson Hotel

 

DAY 2 & 3

Days at Leisure to explore the beauty and magnificence of Cape Town. As mentioned, you will have detailed information on where to go and what to do. Our offices will be delighted to assist with any bookings / reservations you might require.

Laze around one of the pools shop or explore some more of what makes Cape Town one of the top travel destinations in the world. Cape Town is a vibrant melting pot of history and culture, with a great mix of fascinating people, places to see and food to taste.

Overnight : The Mount Nelson Hotel

 

DAY 4

After a leisurely breakfast this morning you will depart on your scenic four to five hour drive into the Garden Route. 

With detailed directions and maps you will find out more about the Cape Winelands and the Overberg region, which you will travel through.

Arrive at Phantom Forest in the late afternoon. You will be met at the entrance of this beautiful nature reserve and transferred up to the lodge. 

Tonight you will enjoy a 6-course gourmet dinner in the Boma. Cuisine style is fusion / international with local African flavor and influence.

Overnight : Phantom Forest Eco Reserve

 

DAY 5

Day at Leisure to enjoy the magnificence of this one of a kind eco reserve in the heart of the Garden Route. 

The elevated “treesuites” at Phantom Forest are an African celebration of natural textures, handcrafted furnishings, ethnic artifacts and hand weaving, stunning end-glass gable, en-suite forest bathroom, and deck with trees popping through here and there!  

You will have access to all the activities on the premises – mountain bikes, beautiful indigenous forest walks, the Bubble Barrel, two person sauna, private jetty with canoes, two fresh-water plunge pools and excellent bird-watching. 

The Body Boma offer treatments such as Full Body Massage, Reiki, Shiatsu, Swedish, Facials etc. and also a wet treatment area (Vichy Shower) with mineral and mud wraps.

Overnight : Phantom Forest Eco Reserve

 

DAY 6

After a leisurely breakfast you will depart on your drive to George Airport for your short scheduled flight to Johannesburg. 

Also recommended is a visit to Knysna for some sight seeing and optional shopping before your afternoon flight to Johannesburg. 

On arrival at OR Tambo Airport, you will be met and transferred in an air-conditioned sedan to Sun City. 

The Cascades is encircled by a necklace of tropical gardens threaded with tumbling waterfalls, weirs, lagoons and shaded walks – giving The Cascades it’s name and positioning it as one of the most sought after sophisticated and elegant hotels at Africa’s Kingdom of Pleasure – Sun City.

Overnight : Sun City Cascades

 

DAY 7

Day at your leisure to enjoy all the many activities on offer at Sun City. Sun City has dazzled the international community with its glamorous casinos, gourmet restaurants, extensive sports facilities and star-studded spectaculars. 

The full variety of entertainment on offer ranges from slots to safaris; the theatre extravaganza to a games arcade for children; horse-riding to golf; the valley of waves to the lost city…whatever it is you are looking for you will find it at Sun City.

Overnight : Sun City Cascades

 

DAY 8

You will be met at your hotel after a relaxing breakfast this morning and transferred into the Madikwe Game Reserve. 

The Malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve is a 75 000 hectare reserve restored from farmland to its natural environment. The largest ever translocation of game occurred when 10 000 animals of 27 species were moved to Madikwe in Operation Phoenix. These included the big five and other endangered species such as the Wild Dog and Cheetah.

Etali Safari Lodge provides luxurious and elegant accommodation in the heart of Madikwe Game Reserve. The lodge has a wonderfully romantic atmosphere with its completely private suites and views of the nearby waterhole, making it the perfect destination for honeymooners and holidaying couples.  Etali offers an abundance of exciting activities, including guided game drives and scenic nature walks. Relax and unwind at Etali’s top-class wellness center, offering indulgent spa treatments, a relaxing steam room, and a well-equipped gym.

Overnight : Etali Safari Lodge
DAY 9

Madikwe Game Reserve is home to plenty of African big game with many Elephant; both Black and White Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Giraffe and lots of different antelope, including South Africa’s rugby mascot – Springbok. Day and evening game drives and walking safaris through Madikwe, allow you to get close to these animals and provide great photo opportunities.

Overnight : Etali Safari Lodge

DAY 10

Enjoy one last exciting game drive and bush breakfast, before you will be met at the lodge and transferred to OR Tambo Airport for your international homebound flight.

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Winter Warmer Special Combo Offer

Winter months in South Africa is always exciting, with some cold weather but the most amazing sunny days appear every so often for good measure.  At Road Travel Africa we know that this is the time when some incredible specials are made available from some of our top suppliers, like the one I’m about to share with you now.

The Tintswalo Winter Warmer Special Combo Offer from Only ZAR 12 670.00 includes 3 nights Safari and 2 nights Atlantic.  Atlantic includes full Bed and Breakfast, afternoon high tea, daily-guided walk through the “fynbos” and the Cape Mountain Reserve and all house drinks.  Safari includes Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, all house drinks, afternoon high tea, all game drives, game walks and transfers from Hoedspruit International Airport.

Tintswalo is an exclusive safari lodge situated in the Manyeleti Game Reserve, within the Greater Kruger National Park.  The Manyeleti is a pristine wilderness reserve which opens in the east to the vastness of the Kruger Park, abounding in big five game and spectacular birdlife.  The reserve is unique for its minimal vehicle density and so offering a true exclusive safari experience.  Tintswalo Safari lodge is situated along a seasonal riverbed among an ancient sycamore tree grove.

The exquisitely appointed main lodge overlooks a waterhole often frequented by a large herd of elephant and other big game.  The Explorer Suites are all linked to the main lodge by raised wooden walkways.  Manyeleti in the local Shangaan language means Place of Stars, while Tintswalo in the Shangaan language means the intangible feeling of love, gratitude and peace that you bestow upon someone who has given you a meaningful and worthy gift. This is what you will experience.

The wizardry of dining al fresco with a fusion of the unique tastes and spices of Africa is a challenge readily accepted by the chefs. Enjoy unique dining venues, and expect an adventure.  Tintswalo’s chefs are trained in both South African and international cooking styles.  Plated meals are served in sophisticated dining areas, including the romantic cellar and under the star scape of the African night sky.

After a long day’s exploration in the bush, moments of supreme relaxation, inner peace and rejuvenation of one’s spirituality are a must.  The Elan Vitál spa specializes in hands-on treatment for both men and women utilizing concentrated plant-based Elemis products to stimulate all your senses. Tintswalo’s schedule is infinitely flexible.  The day’s activities are planned around you, the guest.  A typical day would start with an early morning game drive and perhaps a picnic breakfast.  Followed by an al fresco lunch on the main lodge deck and afternoon leisure time to allow for a relaxing spa treatment.  The evening drive continues into the night, complete with Tintswalo’s unique and spectacular sundowner experience, and your day is rounded by a crystal candlelit dinner.

Positioned at the base of Chapman’s Peak, Tintswalo Atlantic overlooks the quaint fishing village of Hout Bay.  Nestled between the boulders of the Atlantic Ocean’s water’s edge and the slopes of the Cape Mountain Fynbos Reserve, known worldwide for its extraordinary rich and diverse fauna and flora.  Here you get absolute seclusion and relaxation, with the ocean literally a stone’s throw away from the pebbled beach.

The Tintswalo Atlantic suites are authentically decorated to emulate the experiences and colors of various well-known islands of the world.  The air-conditioned suites are quite literally situated on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.  Each room has its own unique view of the ocean and the majestic Sentinel across the bay.  Spacious en-suite bathroom, all with his and her basins as well as showers also enjoy an uninterrupted marine view.  Every suite has an extra length double or twin bed, en-suite bathroom, air conditioners, and small private deck.  The suites are generous, comfortable and private, and you can watch whales from your bed at certain times of the year.  Stylish yet understated, Tintswalo Atlantic offers home-away-from-home comforts, discreet service and excellent cuisine in a beautiful setting.

If you’re a foodie then you’ll be delighted by the interactive kitchen which gives you the opportunity to chat to the executive chef as she goes about her daily work creating imaginative, beautiful and mouth wateringly delicious dishes.  By prior arrangement you can even join in and try your hand at creating a new dish.

Tintswalo Atlantic’s daily guest activities can be arranged through Road Travel Africa.  The friendly and helpful staff will go the extra mile to make sure you have an unforgettable Cape Town holiday.  Tintswalo Atlantic’s ideal location allows for many exciting things to do in and around Cape Town.  From exploring the Mother City, climbing Table Mountain,, sunbathing at some of the country’s most beautiful beaches or a romantic picnic while you watch the whales.  We will make sure your stay at Tintswalo Atlantic will be anything but average.  So give Road Travel Africa a call or send us an email to make use of this very special offer.  This offer is available until the 31^st of August 2012.  We do of course offer great add on specials, like a few days in the Cape Winelands, a visit to Victoria Falls – the options are endless!

South African Sabi Sands Bush Safari Special at Ulusaba

Summer is fast approaching in beautiful South Africa, and Road Travel Africa is delighted to offer some excellent Summer Specials to our clients wanting to spend their free time in Africa.  Ulusaba’s Pay 3, Stay 4 Night offer has been extended.  Enjoy the warmth and sunshine of our country with a stay at Ulusaba, Sir Richard Branson‘s Private Game Reserve in the South African bush!  This FREE night offer is applicable for stays of 4 nights or more for arrivals up to 31st March 2012 (excluding Christmas and New Year). That means your final night will be absolutely free!  Plus kids stay free when combined with this offer.  With plenty to do including searching the big 5, this is one safari not to be missed.  Contact us soon to book your special safari.

Ulusaba is one of several private reserves in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve: a private 64,000-hectare wilderness that shares its eastern border with the Kruger National Park.  With 10,000 acres of traversing land and fenceless boundaries with the surrounding reserves, Ulusaba is an excellent wildlife destination.  Top that with larger-than-life luxury at either of the lodges and you’ve got the classic African luxury safari.

Ulusaba, meaning ‘Place of Little Fear‘ strikes a good balance between nature and nurture – as well as being an excellent place to observe the ‘Big Five‘, it is also an ideal place to kick back and unwind.  Ulusaba re-defines the rules of a safari lodge and taken a step away from the traditional colonial style by offering swimming pools, gymnasiums, a wine cellar, Aroma Boma spas with panoramic views and tennis courts.  With all of these facilities, you really need to plan your days so you can enjoy safari walks, moon-lit bush dinners and of course, the twice-daily game drives.

Safari Lodge is built along the banks of the dry Mabrak riverbed, where guests will love the sense of adventure as they cross the swing bridges between the tree house rooms while elephants, bushbuck, lion and other local wildlife pass by.  Children of any age are welcome at the Rock Lodge but must be 12 or above to stay at the Safari Lodge. Younger pride members of the family can visit the Cub’s Club, which runs a fun daily program of activities aiming to both entertain and educate cubs about their surroundings.

With unique sights, sounds and smells of Africa on your doorstep in the kind of style and luxury you’d expect from a five star boutique hotel, Ulusaba is perfect place for all age groups and for any occasion to experience a safari.  At Rock Lodge you will find spectacular panoramic views over miles of bush, the wildlife roaming within, and the beauty of the lowveld (bushy grassland plain) below, all set against a backdrop of the Drakensberg Mountain range far in the distance.  Rock Lodge is the epitome of luxury safari accommodation in South Africa. As Ulusaba is a Private Game Reserve the service, facilities and suites are all excellent.

Ulusaba offers game drives in open 4×4 game viewing safari vehicles twice a day as well as nature walks.  These activities are included in your special luxury safari accommodation rates offered by Road Travel Africa.  A safari in South Africa is a once in a lifetime experience; at Ulusaba they understand this and aim to make your African adventure as special, fulfilling and memorable as possible.  The excellent game viewing experience is complimented by other activities such as stargazing, bird watching and moonlit bush dinners or sundowners.

The daily bush walk usually commences after breakfast.  This is a fascinating activity as it allows you to observe the smaller animals that you would usually not see while out on drive.  The knowledgeable ranger and tracker will enthrall you with stories about the medicinal properties of plants, local beliefs regarding the wildlife and fascinating facts regarding the animals.  As if some of the finest game viewing, cuisine and views in Africa weren’t already enough, not to mention luxurious rooms and staff that make you feel so at home, Ulusaba also has a boutique spa at both Rock Lodge and Safari Lodge.  The Aroma Boma Virgin Touch Salon offers a fabulous range of treatments to help you relax and unwind after the excitement of game drive.

If an African Safari is on your bucket list, why not get in touch with one of Road Travel Africa’s friendly and knowledgeable consultants and start planning your ideal trip to South Africa.  Our consulting services are hassle free and free of charge.  We are looking forward to assisting you in turning your dream holiday into a reality.