South Africa
12 Days

Explore the viticulture of South Africa and step back in time as you taste wine born of vine cuttings smuggled over by the French in the 1600s. Savor award-winning vintages as you marvel at the beauty of Cape Dutch architecture. The epicurean delights to be discovered include the ultimate mix of exotic spices, game meats and fresh seafood complemented by the dramatic sights of Africa. The recipe for this perfect adventure starts in Cape Town at a luxury residence with butler and chauffeur, then continues with stays at a beach estate and exquisite wine chateaux. Enjoy the veritable feast for the eyes, before the program concludes at a dream game lodge. Take your pleasure in a cooking demonstration, gourmet starlit dinners and abundant wildlife viewing with skilled rangers and a master tracker. The flavors of Africa will remain on your palate for years to come.


Highlights

• Enjoy Cape Town private touring including wine tasting along with olive, cheese and chocolate tastings, with an expert local guide
• Savor a sumptuous lunch at the Relais & Chateaux, Le Quartier Francais, experiencing award-winning cuisine from Margot Janse, 2004 Top Chef South Africa
• Discover impressive gourmet cuisine at Royal Malewane under the direction of leading chef John Jackson, Chaine des Rotisseurs Blazon for Cuisine
• Relax in your private outdoor sala or reserve the professional masseuse for a rejuvenating rubdown
• Delight in world-class game viewing at Royal Malewane
• Be pampered at the ultra-chic accommodations at the Saxon Hotel, the hideaway for presidents, sheikhs and movie stars
• Dine in style at the prestigious Belle Gables, located in a stylish farmhouse outside of Johannesburg, with food created by top chef Errol Gobey, Chaine des Rotisseurs Blazon for Cuisine

Inclusions

• Three nights at the Cape Grace in Cape Town with champagne on arrival
• Half day private touring of Cape Town and Table Mountain
• Home host dinner
• Full day private car and driver sightseeing of the Cape Peninsula, with a private lunch at Colona Castle
• Two nights at Birkenhead House in Hermanus
• Full day whale watching excursion
• Two nights at La Residence, a private country villa, in Franschhoek
• Full day private car and driver sightseeing the Cape Winelands, with lunch at Le Quartier Francais
• Full day experiencing the tastes of Franschhoek, including local foods, beer, wine, champagne, chocolate and cheese, with lunch at Chamonix Wine Estates
• Three nights at Royal Malewane including daily wildlife viewing activities
• One spa treatment of choice at Royal Malewane
• One night at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg
• All transfers from/to arrival and departure flights via private vehicle
• Meals included: eleven breakfasts, eight lunches and seven dinners
• Charter flight arrangements Johannesburg/Royal Malewane/Johannesburg
• Pre-departure destination information including suggested readings
• Specially designed travel bag
• Complimentary emergency evacuation coverage

Contact us at 1.800.710.1008 or 415.864.4185