Best of South Africa

Highlights

• The perfect introduction to Africa
• Food, wine, shopping and stunning landscapes
• Mountains, city and ocean
• A 'Big Five' safari experience in Mala Mala Game Reserve

Day 1 - Arrive Cape Town
Enjoy a warm South African welcome to one of the most beautiful cities in the world and a private transfer to your hotel in the heart of the city.
Taj Cape Town (Luxury Mountain View)

Day 2 - Design Your Day Cape Town
Tailor your own Cape experience. Choose one of the following activities: a half day tour including an aerial cableway ride up Table Mountain (weather permitting); or a morning Cape Town Art Tour with local art consultant Rose Korber where you'll be invited to view her private collection of works by leading and emerging artists; or a morning visit to the AKP supported Peninsula School Feeding project which aims to reduce short-term hunger and increase attendance of school children, providing daily lunches for children who may otherwise not have a meal that day (B).
Taj Cape Town (Luxury Mountain View)

Day 3 - Design Your Day Cape Town
Journey beyond the city to explore the dramatic coastline or wine-growing regions. Choose from a number of activities: venture south for a full day exploration of the beautiful and dramatic Cape Peninsula including the Cape of Good Hope, seaside villages and beautiful beaches; spend a day in the beautiful Winelands where picturesque vineyards are set against imposing granite peaks and attractive Cape Dutch homesteads. Explore Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, visit a hand-picked selection of vineyards and enjoy some tastings; or, a more active option is the cycling tour through the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, learning about the unique fynbos and taking in dramatic ocean views. A stroll through the impressive Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, hailed as one of the seven most magnificent gardens in the world, rounds out the day (B,L).
Taj Cape Town (Luxury Mountain View)

Day 4 - Cape Town
A day at leisure in the 'Mother City' for you to plan your own programme with plenty of options available. Explore the city and stroll along the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with its shops, restaurants and bars. A half day private sailing trip on Table Bay is an exhilarating option. Or a half day cultural experience on a township cycling tour where you can learn about life in the Cape Flats and meet the locals. Dinner tonight is a treat in store with the tasty Chef's Menu at Bombay Brasserie, located within your hotel (B,D).
Taj Cape Town (Luxury Mountain View)

Day 5 - Cape Town - MalaMala Game Reserve
Fly* to Mpumalanga where you will meet your light aircraft flight to MalaMala Game Reserve, strategically sandwiched between the Kruger National Park and the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Your 'Big Five' safari adventure begins with an afternoon game drive. Rattray's on MalaMala offers a glimpse of an era long past when refined elegance was an integral part of the pioneering safari experience. Each suite or khaya (Zulu for "home") functions as an inclusive home, with lovely hand-selected furnishings, lavish his-and-hers bathrooms, a secluded outdoor shower and a private heated plunge pool (B,D).
Rattray's on MalaMala (Luxury Suite)

Days 6 - 7 - MalaMala Game Reserve
Two full days on safari. An early morning or late afternoon game drive will take you up close to elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo and possibly the elusive leopard. Guided walks are also an option as your safari guide shows you the little things that sometimes go unnoticed from a vehicle, and you may even encounter wildlife along the way. A night safari showcases the nocturnal species such as the loveable bushbaby. This is also when carnivores go on the prowl in search of a meal (B,L,D).
Rattray's on MalaMala (Luxury Suite)

Day 8 - Mala Mala Game Reserve - Johannesburg
A final game-drive before the safari finishes and a flight back to Johannesburg (B).

*Flight not included in pricing.

& Moments
A&K guests staying four nights or more at the Taj Cape Town receive a complimentary dinner at the hotel's Bombay Brasserie. The Chef's Menu offers a selection of the finest Indian flavours with dishes skilfully prepared using traditional ingredients and methods.

A&K Philanthropy
Peninsula School Feeding Project | Cape Town, South Africa
The goal of the Peninsula School Feeding Project is to reduce short-term hunger and improve attendance in schools in the Western Cape region of South Africa. The project targets the poorest schools, providing children with nutritional meals that, for some, may be the only meal they receive that day. Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy sponsors one meal daily for children enrolled in this valuable programme. Children receive their meal early in the day, which not only reduces their short-term hunger, but also enhances their ability to learn. The Peninsula School Feeding Project recognises the importance of the support of parents in the education of every child, and promotes parental participation at school. To improve health of children and their families, as well as the "food-security" of households, the project also aids communities in establishing vegetable gardens. Visits not available on weekends or school holidays.

A&K Special Inclusions
A&K airport welcome, assistance with luggage and transportation by 4WD vehicle or private air-conditioned chauffeured vehicle, complete with bottled water- All meals, selected drinks and laundry at Rattray's - Shared game viewing activities with a professional safari guide.

Pricing
As a guide, this 8 day suggested journey in South Africa will cost from $7,290 per person based on two adults sharing and is subject to availability.