DAY 1-2: MPUMALANGA HIGHLANDS
Guests are met upon arrival at O.R. Tambo International in Johannesburg, from where your South African Honeymoon starts as we travel east, traversing the towns of Witbank and Belfast en-route to Dullstroom. Before reaching Dullstroom a visit is made to the Bird of Prey Rehabilitation Centre where a large number of different raptor species may be viewed. Dullstroom dates back to the early 1880’s when Dutch settlers made their way to the place of “eternal mist”. The town is situated at 2100m above sea level, making this one of the highest towns in the country. The architecture in the town is a mixture of 19th and 20th century. A short distance outside Dullstroom is Walkersons Highland Estate, one of South Africa’s finest country estates.
Guests spend two nights at Walkersons with breakfast and dinner included. Every room is completely private with its own cozy fireplace. The atmosphere at the estate is warm and comfortable, yet the decor and detail exude a feeling of royalty. All rooms have a view of the lake, and one may expect to enjoy all the comforts available at such a luxurious estate. All rooms also have a fully stocked fridge and private patio with a lakeside view, where a sundowner or two might be enjoyed while watching a magnificent sunset over the lake. A wide variety of country pursuits are available on the estate which also includes a spa. Walkersons is the ideal romantic country getaway.
Overnight: Walkersons
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 3-5: SABI SAND PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Guests are met after breakfast. The morning is devoted to visiting the highlights of the Panoramic Route. On entering the Panorama via the Long Tom Pass from Lydenburg, at 2,149m above sea level we travel along the highest tarred road in South Africa. The Pass is named after an old cannon used in the Anglo Boer War which was commonly referred to as Long Tom. From the crest of Mount Anderson we may look down into the valley 1000 meters below onto the largest man made forest in the country.
Stops are made at Gods Window with its sweeping views of the Lowveld region, as well as the triplet peaks of the Three Rondavels, one of the most scenic views along the Blyde River Canyon, the third largest of all the worlds’ canyons. The honeymoon then crosses and descends the eastern escarpment and makes its way into the heart of South Africa’s ‘Big Five’ country and the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park. A late afternoon game drive is conducted in open 4×4 vehicles accompanied by a local ranger and an experienced tracker.
Guests spend three nights at Arathusa, well known for its intimate atmosphere, on a full board basis. Two game drives and a bush walk are included daily. The Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, where Arathusa is situated, is arguably the finest wildlife viewing area in South Africa. Scenic African sunsets, and the privacy only a small intimate lodge can offer, are amongst the delights which might be enjoyed on this honeymoon safari. At Arathusa each game drive is conducted by an experienced ranger and tracker. The lodge is located in prime ‘Big Five’ country.
Overnight: Arathusa Safari Lodge
Meals: Full Board
DAY 6: CAPE WINELANDS
After breakfast guests are transferred to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport for a flight to Cape Town, where they are met and transferred to the scenic town of Franschhoek set in the beautiful Drakenstein Valley. The late afternoon is spent at leisure relaxing in these tranquil surroundings.
Overnight: Rusthof
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7-9: CAPE TOWN
Guests are met after breakfast and this day of your South African Honeymoon is devoted to exploring the Cape Winelands. The stark contrast between vineyards and rugged mountains creates the perfect backdrop to a tour of the historical town of Stellenbosch. The town is the oldest in South Africa after Cape Town, and is undoubtedly the most scenic, with an atmosphere of olden-day romance. Oak-lined streets along water furrows compliment the many fine examples of elegant Cape Dutch, Victorian and Georgian architecture – all part of this unique “Town of Oaks”.
The town, ideally situated in a magnificent mountain valley, boasts a mild Mediterranean climate. The Stellenbosch Wine Route is the oldest, largest, and probably the most visited of the Southwest Cape’s wine routes. Many of the estates are very old; the beauty of their gabled, whitewashed Cape Dutch Homesteads, rolling vineyards and shade-dappled grounds is beyond measure. We visit two of these fine estates where the art of wine making in South Africa is experienced first-hand. A large variety of cultivars may be selected and sampled.
During the late afternoon we reach our overnight destination set in Camps Bay, one of Cape Town’s most attractive beachfront suburbs. Camps Bay is nestled between the ocean and rugged mountains which characterize the Western Cape. Atholl House is within walking distance of the beach as well as various shopping and entertainment options in Camps Bay. Guests spend three nights here with breakfast included. A host of different entertainment options are available in the area, not least being the opportunity of relaxing on one of Cape Town’s popular premier beaches.
Overnight: Atholl House
Meals: Breakfast.
DAY 10: DEPARTURE
A last breakfast, overlooking Camps Bay beach, is followed by a transfer to Cape Town International where your South African Honeymoon ends.
Overnight: None
Meals: Breakfast.
Price: From R 22 520 to R 27 400 Per Person (South African Rand)
Duration: 10 Days
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i wanted to inquire if you can make me a quotation if we were to book this honeymoon deal for December 18th?