Luxury Food, Wine & Safari Tour of South Africa

(12 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Cape Town, Hermanus, Cape Winelands, Sabi Sand Reserve safari (Singita)

South Africa’s top food, wine and safari destinations are the highlights of this private luxury tour. It features private touring in stunning Cape Town and on the Cape Peninsula, wine tasting in the Cape Winelands, time along the coast in Hermanus and an unforgettable wildlife safari at the top luxury safari lodge in legendary Sabi Sand Reserve.

Begin in  Cape Town , one of the world’s most beautiful cities. During private touring, explore the city’s stunning landscapes, vibrant neighborhoods, fascinating history, and excellent food and wine scene. Enjoy fast-track access for the cable car up iconic Table Mountain, and walk among native fynbos plants in beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Learn about Cape Town history in evocative places such as Bo-Kaap (the Cape Malay Quarter), the Company’s Garden and the Castle of Good Hope. Browse for locally made clothing, jewelry and other treasures in top handicrafts markets. Enjoy reservations at Cape Town’s best restaurants, find a snack in the Time Out Market food hall, stop at a farmers market or have afternoon tea at the atmospheric Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel.

One day, enjoy a private excursion to the spectacular  Cape Peninsula  to see penguins at Boulders Beach, dramatic landscapes at Cape Point and along Chapman’s Peak Drive, and the area’s unique vegetation, which is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depending on your interests, Artisans of Leisure can arrange additional options, such as an excursion to Robben Island, scenic helicopter flights, Jewish touring, a visit to a township, visits to the District Six Museum or the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, touring in the Constantia wine region or an excursion to the seaside town of Hermanus.

Next, you will be transferred to  Hermanus , a beautiful coastal town that’s renowned for whale watching. One morning, enjoy an early morning whale watching (in season) or a marine safari cruise to look for penguins, fur seals and other animals. Artisans of Leisure can also arrange spa treatments, land-based whale watching and other activities.

Continue to a luxurious countryside hotel in the  Cape Winelands , a region of vineyards, small towns and dramatic mountains. During private touring, enjoy personalized wine tastings at some of South Africa's premier vineyards and stop at Babylonstoren, a farming and culinary complex with whitewashed Cape Dutch buildings and lush gardens. Also visit the towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek to see charming historic districts, browse boutiques and dine at acclaimed restaurants according to your interests.

Fly to  Sabi Sand Reserve , a legendary private concession that borders Kruger National Park and is renowned for its diverse wildlife. Stay at Singita Boulders or Singita Ebony, the best luxury safari lodges in Sabi Sand. During morning and afternoon game drives, look for the Big Five (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and Cape buffaloes), as well as hippos, giraffes and other animals and birds. During leisure time, perhaps indulge in spa treatments, lounge by the pool or browse the boutique for locally made crafts and artworks. Also enjoy three gourmet meals per day, accompanied by top South African wines. Walking safaris, a visit to a local community and other activities can also be arranged.

Return to  Cape Town  to experience another side of the amazing city and flexible cultural, culinary and scenic touring according to your interests.

This tour can be further customized with additional destinations or activities according to your interests.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1 Arrive Cape Town Airport assistance through immigration. Private arrival transfer to hotel for 3 nights Day 2 Cape Town Full-day private city tour, including Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch Day 3 Cape Town & Cape Peninsula Full-day private excursion: Boulders Beach penguin colony, Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope, Chapmans Peak Drive Day 4 Cape Town – Hermanus Private transfer to luxury hotel for 1 night, with scenic touring en route Day 5 Hermanus – Cape Winelands Early-morning whale-watching cruise or marine safari. Afternoon transfer to Cape Winelands hotel for 2 nights, with scenic touring and wine tasting en route Day 6 Cape Winelands Full-day private tour including wine tastings Day 7 Cape Winelands – Johannesburg – Sabi Sand Reserve Private airport transfer. Flight to Johannesburg connecting to light-aircraft flight to Sabi Sand Reserve airstrip. Transfer to Singita luxury safari lodge for 3 nights Day 8 Sabi Sand Reserve Morning and afternoon wildlife safaris Day 9 Sabi Sand Reserve Morning and afternoon wildlife safaris Day 10 Sabi Sand Reserve – Johannesburg – Cape Town Transfer to airstrip for light-aircraft flight to Johannesburg connecting to flight to Cape Town. Private transfer to hotel for 2 nights Day 11 Cape Town Full-day flexible touring Day 12 Depart Cape Town Private airport transfer and airport assistance to international departure flight

Hotels

Cape Town : One&Only Cape Town or The Silo (first stay), Ellerman House or Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel (second stay) Hermanus : Birkenhead House Cape Winelands : La Residence Sabi Sand Reserve : Singita Boulders or Singita Ebony

Cost

$34,545 Per person (based on double occupancy)