Day 1

Depart from New York (JFK) or Washington Dulles (IAD) for your South African Airways flight to South Africa.

Day 2

On arrival in Johannesburg connect with your domestic flight to Cape Town where you will be met on arrival and transfered to your hotel.

With its spectacular location in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and its stunning views of Table Mountain, the Only&Only is a destination unto itself. Discerning travelers and Capetonians alike are extended a warm welcome to dine on the celebrated cuisines of Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa, revel in the high energy vibe of Vista Bar and sample rare and undiscovered vintages at the stunning Wine Loft. As the first luxury hotel to open in Cape Town in nearly a decade, the resort is designed to celebrate the city’s wine, art, design and spirit, balancing contemporary glamour with an authentic South African style.

Tonight enjoy dinner at Reubens, where food is deceptively simple, wholesome bistro fare, with fresh flavors, generous portions and beautifully plated dishes. The restaurant has a sophisticated, but unfussy, brasserie feel and the food provides the exciting combination of local flavours that one would expect from one of South Africa's most loved chefs, Reuben Riffel.

Reuben's appeals to the culinary side of the soul and will be enjoyed by young and old alike.

Overnight on bed and breakfast basis at The One&Only

Day 3

Over the next two days, you will explore and discover the scenic beauty of the Cape Peninsula and winelands of the Western Cape. You will taste the best of South African wine and food in an amazing variety of superb restaurants, a region which is an epicurean’s dream, given the availability of both fresh ingredients and spellbinding settings.

Today enjoy a tour of the Cape Peninsula, which allows visitors the opportunity to experience the variety of landscapes and scenery Cape Town has to offer. Experience the majestic beauty of the Atlantic seaboard and Chapman's Peak. Continue to the quaint fishing village of Hout Bay and visit Cape Point and the colony of Jackass penguins at Bouders Beach.

Lunch today is enjoyed at the Foodbarn, where the food is civilized without being pretentious ... that is to say it has natural taste, smells and textures, and much character... often it looks beautiful too! What is paramount is that it is prepared with respect, savvy and love. This evening enjoy dinner at Constantia Uitsig's original Cape Dutch Homestead, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and vineyards. Under the expert hand of Head Chef, Clayton Bell, Constanita Uitsig Restaurant has earned an international reputation for an elegant, yet relaxed atmosphere, promising a memorable dining experience.

Overnight on bed and breakfast basis at The One&Only

Day 4

Today depart on a full day tour of the Winelands.

Here you get to taste the good life! The marriage of fine wine with appropriately fine food is an indescribable experience. You will enjoy wine tasting at two specially selected wine estates and lunch in the winelands. The perfect pairing of wine and food is achieved by the combined efforts of the winemaker and chef.

In the late afternoon, make your way to Franschoek for your overnight.

Le Quartier Français is an exclusive boutique hotel situated in the heart of the Franschhoek Valley. Tucked away in secluded gardens, with beautiful views, it is a fairytale-like haven of tranquility. A complete gastronomic journey can be experienced at Le Quartier Français. Sticky buns for breakfast, WOW-bites on The Common Room terrace and award-winning South African inspired cuisine by Margot Janse in the award-winning Tasting Room. It is the extra-ordinary staff, the opulently comfortable rooms and the attention to detail that ensure that this Relais & Chateaux Auberge is the ultimate spoiling.

This evening dinner is enjoyed in The Tasting Room, South Africa's most lauded fine-dining restaurant. It is the stage to award-winning Relais & Châteaux Grande Chef, Margot Janse, and her unique African Inspired Surprise Tasting Menu. Here, in this intimate setting, serious diners have the opportunity to experience a true journey of taste. With a menu that continues to evolve and astonish, The Tasting Room, and its African Inspired cuisine, creates a dining experience unlike any other. One where surprise and nostalgia take centre stage. In The Tasting Room every African inspired dish is exceptional and engaging. Truly refined with a distinct feminine touch and, at the same time, unexpectedly exciting ... exhilarating in fact. It is this contradiction that results in The Tasting Room menu's outstanding balance and ensures that the cuisine is nothing short of a theatrical masterpiece.

In The Tasting Room the journey extends further than just phenomenal cuisine; it moves fearlessly into the captivating realm of stories and magic. A place where each plate, and its African inspired elements, have the ability to captivate the hearts and minds of diners.

Overnight on bed and breakfast basis at Le Quartier Français

Day 5

Travel along the dramatic Cape coastline to Hermanus, for arguably the best shore-based whale watching in the world and the chance to see a magnificent Southern Right Whale breaching. Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is situated half an hour outside of Hermanus, on the fynbos and forest clad hills, overlooking the whale watching haven of Walker Bay and Gansbaai. With its luxury accommodation, scenic beauty, unique flowers and abundant marine life, Grootbos truly provides everything the Western Cape has to offer. The luxury designed lodges and exclusive villa offer breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, breaching whales and ancient forests, with activities to satisfy even the most ardent nature lover.

Overnight on full board basis at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Day 6

During your stay there is a wide variety of experiences to enjoy. The specialist guides lead 4x4 drives and walks through the fynbos and forests of the reserve, trips to the nearby coast to view the Southern Right whales from land, walks along deserted beaches, visits to archaeological and cultural sites, boat-based whale watching trips, as well as boat tours to a nearby seal island to view penguins, seals, dolphins and Great White sharks. There is also a visit to a nearby wine estate which lies in the triangle of land between Grabouw and Villiersdorp and the Hemel-en-Aarde valley near Hermanus. On this tailormade wine tour, visit many of the best known vineyards in the area, combining wine tasting with cheese and olive tasting, and a sumptuous lunch spread or picnic in stunning surroundings!

Overnight on full board basis at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Day 7

After breakfast, transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Nelspruit. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your lodge.

River Lodge is the soul of Lion Sands and has been built on the banks of the Sabie River, positioned on a site with trees dating back 800 years. Facing due east, the lodge catches the sun as it rises over the Kruger National Park. Hosted by a family of staff that make it feel like home away from home, the lodge is about spirit, warmth and nature. Here you are invited to relax and experience African hospitality at its finest. The Lion Sands Game Reserve is private and exclusive to Lion Sands guests only, which ensures the safari experience is highly personalized, allowing guests the time and flexibility to savor the natural beauty which abounds. During your stay enjoy a bush dinner either on a dry riverbed or under the African sky on an open plain. Lit by only paraffin lamps and a big open campfire, this dining experience makes for one of the most unforgettable memories of a visit to Africa. Listen to the night sounds and enjoy a sumptuous meal cooked on the open coals of the bush fire.

Overnight on fully inclusive basis at Lion Sands River Lodge

Day 8

During your stay there are a variety of activities to enjoy which include open vehicle game drives, interpretive bush walks, bird watching walks, lion tracking walks, river fishing, gymnasium and health spa and last but not least wine tasting. Of course, your safari cannot be complete without exposure to every facet of life in the bush. With the highly informative and holistic approach at Lion Sands, you will encounter all spheres of the eco-system, from the smallest insects to the mighty African elephant. Professionally qualified senior ecologists, rangers and tracking teams ensure that your personal safari experience not only meets but also exceeds your highest expectations.

Overnight on fully inclusive basis at Lion Sands River Lodge

Day 9

After breakfast, transfer to Nelspruit Airport for your flight to Johannesburg and onwards connection to the United States.

Day 10

Arrival in the United States at New York (JFK) or Washington Dulles (IAD) airports.

Includes

Round trip coach air on South African Airways from New York (JFK) or Washington (IAD) Airport to South Africa OR Tambo International Airport ~ Domestic coach air in South Africa as per the itinerary (Johannesburg - Cape Town – Nelspruit - Johannesburg) ~ Accommodation as per the itinerary ~ Most meals (7 x breakfast, 6 x lunch, 7 x dinner) ~ Ground Transfers ~ All park fees and safari activities ~ Cape Peninsula Tour ~ Winelands Tour

Excludes

Add on air from other US cities ~ Any meals or services not mentioned above ~ Any items of personal expense - i.e. drinks, telephone calls, laundry etc. ~ Gratuities for rangers/guides/drivers