DAY 1. MANILA (MEALS ON BOARD)
Departure from Manila.
DAY 2. MANILA - JOHANNESBURG - PRETORIA (MEALS ON BOARD/D)
The international flight arrives at OR Tambo International Airport. Guests will be met by a travel specialist and transferred to Pretoria. Upon arrival in Pretoria, you will drive past the embassies and Government Lane. There will be a photo stop at the Union Buildings. Designed and built by Herbert Baker and completed in 1913, the Union Buildings house the administrative offices of the Union of South Africa. Today, it remains the official seat of government and houses the offices of the President of South Africa. Next, transfer to Kream Restaurant, located in Pretoria. With its vibrant atmosphere, stunning art, and amazing menu options, there's something to suit every taste. The friendly staff, comfortable seating, and impeccable service ensure a memorable dining experience. Lunch will be enjoyed at this restaurant. After lunch, transfer to the hotel. Upon arrival, guests will check-in and have time to freshen up. Leisure time can be enjoyed at the hotel. In the evening, transfer to the award-winning, internationally renowned Carnivore Restaurant in Muldersdrift. The Carnivore celebrates 27 years of providing Africa's greatest eating experience. Dinner will be enjoyed here, offering a "Beast of a Feast." After dinner, transfer back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 3. JOHANNESBURG (B/L/D)
Guests will receive an early morning wake-up call. Breakfast boxes will be provided by the hotel. Guests will checkout and transfer to the Ukutula Conservancy (located in Brits), known as the "Place of Quiet." The lodge is nestled in lush bushveld, where the roar of the lion can be heard for miles around. The reserve spans 260 hectares of unspoiled bushveld, home to a variety of wildlife species, including predators, antelope, giraffes, zebras, and more. Ukutula is also home to more than 130 different bird species. Breakfast boxes will be enjoyed during the transfer. Upon arrival at the Ukutula Conservancy,
guests will enjoy breakfast at the Ukutula Conservancy restaurant. After breakfast, guests will be split into two groups.
GROUP 1: Guests will be treated to a guided enrichment walk with lions in the African bush.
GROUP 2: Guests will be treated to a predator encounter, where they can observe Africa's big cats up close in their natural environment.
The groups will then switch activities. Afterward, transfer to a Luxury Game Lodge. Lunch will be enjoyed at the Luxury Game Lodge, after which guests will check into their rooms. Leisure time will follow, and afternoon tea will be served. In the afternoon, guests will be treated to a Private Guided 4x4 Safari Game Drive. After returning to the lodge, guests can enjoy some leisure time before dinner is served at the lodge. After dinner, guests will overnight at the lodge.
DAY 4. JOHANNESBURG - CAPE TOWN (B/L/D)
Guests will receive an early morning wake-up call. Coffee, tea, and rusks will be enjoyed at the lodge. Guests will then embark on a Private Guided 4x4 Safari Game Drive. Breakfast will be served at the lodge, followed by leisure time. Lunch will be enjoyed at a restaurant, after which guests will have additional leisure time. Afternoon tea will be served, and guests will be treated to another Private Guided 4x4 Safari Game Drive. Upon returning to the lodge, guests will have more leisure time before enjoying a Private BOMA Dinner with Live Entertainment. After dinner, guests will overnight at the lodge.
DAY 5./ CAPE TOWN (B/L/D)
Guests will receive an early morning wake-up call. They will be treated to another Private Guided 4x4 Safari Game Drive. Guests will enjoy breakfast at the lodge. After breakfast, they will check out of the lodge and transfer to OR Tambo International Airport. Guests will check-in for their domestic flight. They will be escorted to the Soaring Eagle Spur Restaurant, located at OR Tambo International Airport. Soaring Eagle Spur Steak Ranch is a family-style restaurant with a "Taste for Life!" Lunch will be enjoyed at the Soaring Eagle Spur Restaurant. After lunch, guests will be escorted to the domestic departure security checkpoint for their flight to Cape Town International Airport. Upon arrival at Cape Town, guests will collect their luggage and proceed to the domestic arrivals hall, where they will be met by a travel specialist. They will then transfer to Wangthai Restaurant for Dinner, located in Milnerton/Lagoon Beach.
Wangthai offers traditional Thai culinary culture, prepared by Thai-trained chefs using authentic imported spices and the freshest locally-sourced ingredients. The meal will be served with exceptional service in a first-class setting that has made the restaurant so popular. After dinner, guests will transfer to the hotel. Guests will check-in and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 6. CAPE TOWN (B/L/D)
Guests will enjoy breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, guests will transfer to Table Mountain. Get ready for an adventure with a guided tour of Table Mountain, which includes a ride on the Aerial Cableway Cart to the top. Enjoy the spectacular views from Table Mountain before descending. Afterward, transfer to Signal Hill, where guests can take in the amazing view, one of the most famous spots in Cape Town. The views from the 350m-high summit are nothing short of spectacular a perfect photo opportunity to be enjoyed. Next, transfer to the Groot Constantia Wine Estate, South Africa's oldest wine-producing farm, established in 1685. Enjoy lunch at Simon?s, where we believe the quality of the meal begins with the quality of the ingredients: fresh, seasonal, and local.Deep in the heart of the verdant Constantia Valley lies the renowned Groot Constantia wine estate, a site with a legacy spanning over three centuries. In this distinguished setting, you will find the exquisite Simon's Restaurant, where the essence of the Cape Winelands is celebrated by meticulously transforming the region?s freshest produce into delectable, lasting culinary experiences. After lunch, guests will enjoy a self-guided tour of the Manor House and Cloete's Cellar, followed by a non-private guided cellar tour, complete with a chocolate and wine pairing. Next, transfer to the V&A Waterfront, an iconic mixed-use destination located in the oldest working harbor in the Southern Hemisphere. With Table Mountain as its backdrop, this 123-hectare neighborhood sits within the beautiful city of Cape Town, welcoming millions of visitors from across the continent and around the world. Guests will convene at the office before departing on a Private Catamaran Champagne Sunset Cruise. Set sail with sundowners aboard the prestigious catamaran and enjoy the African sunset at sea while sipping on a complimentary glass of champagne. There may also be a chance to spot some of Cape Town's incredible marine life, such as dolphins, whales, seals, penguins, and sunfish. After the sunset cruise returns to the harbor, guests will be escorted to Belthazar Grill & Seafood Restaurant for dinner, located at the V&A Waterfront. After dinner, guests will transfer back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 7. CAPE TOWN (B/L/D)
Guests will enjoy breakfast at the hotel, followed by a transfer to Hout Bay Harbour, with photo stops at Maiden's Cove and Chapman's Peak. Chapman's Peak, the southern extension of Constantiaberg, rises 593 meters. Chapman's Peak Drive was the brainchild of Sir Frederic De Waal, the first Administrator of the Cape Province (De Waal Drive in Cape Town is named after him). Guests will then be escorted to the Circe Launches at Hout Bay Harbour for an exhilarating adventure a delightful boat trip to Seal Island. Located just outside Cape Town, Duiker Island is home to 64,000 Cape Fur Seals. After the boat cruise, guests will be escorted to Mariner's Wharf Restaurant at Hout Bay Harbour, Africa?s and the Southern Hemisphere's first harbourfront emporium. Mariner's Wharf offers a unique maritime ambiance with its restaurants, shops, and markets, drawing locals, jetsetters, and tourists alike. It's much more than just a fish shop, restaurant, or bistro it's a true cultural destination rich in maritime authenticity. Guests will enjoy lunch at Mariner's Wharf. After lunch, guests will transfer to the V&A Waterfront, where they will arrive at the launch site for a Private 12-Minute "Hopper" Helicopter Flight. This breathtaking scenic flight offers stunning views of Cape Town's sandy coast, Table Mountain, Robben Island, and the City Bowl. Afterward, guests will return to the V&A Waterfront for leisure and shopping time. In the evening, guests will be escorted to the Quarter Kitchen Restaurant for dinner before being transferred back to the hotel for an overnight stay. This maritime-themed restaurant reflects Cape Town's rich history and serves the best of Cape Malay cuisine. The restaurant is housed in an original section of the Breakwater Convict Station, built in the 1860s.
DAY 8. CAPE TOWN (B/L/D)
Breakfast will be enjoyed at the hotel. After breakfast, guests will transfer to Boulders Beach, located in Simon's Town. Here, they will be treated to a guided tour of the penguin colony. Boulders Beach is a popular tourist spot, home to a colony of African penguins that settled there in 1982. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the sight of these beautiful penguins at both Boulders Beach and Foxy Beach. Next, guests will transfer to Bertha's Restaurant, also located in Simon's Town. Situated on the water's edge, in the heart of Simon's Town, Bertha's Restaurant offers a relaxed and informal atmosphere with a cosmopolitan appeal. It?s a favorite spot for visitors to spend leisurely hours. Simon's Town is rich in history, character, and warmth, with neighboring whales, penguins, seals, and a variety of bird species. Its proximity to world heritage sites, fishing spots, and the beauty of Table Mountain and Cape Point adds to its allure. Bertha's Restaurant is firmly embedded in the town's history. Lunch will be enjoyed at Bertha's Restaurant.
After lunch, guests will transfer to the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Cape Point is located within the southern section of Table Mountain National Park, a declared World Heritage Site and part of the Cape Floral Region. The park spans 7,750 hectares of diverse fauna and flora, making Cape Point a paradise for nature enthusiasts. Rugged rocks and towering cliffs, some over 200 meters above the sea, create a spectacular backdrop for the park's rich biodiversity. Cape Point is also an international icon of historical interest, attracting visitors with its rich maritime history. Guests can enjoy a ride on the "Flying Dutchman" Funicular to the top, where they will have a
photo opportunity at the Cape Point Lighthouse, followed by a funicular ride back down. The tour will continue with a transfer to the "Cape of Good Hope" for a picture-perfect photo stop. The day concludes with dinner at Stardust Restaurant in Cape Town. This family-run restaurant serves authentic Mediterranean cuisine, and the waiters'professional performers or students from Cape Town's art schools' will entertain guests throughout the evening. Known as "The Home of the Performing Waiter, Stardust offers a unique dining experience. After dinner, guests will transfer back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
DAY 9. CAPE TOWN - MANILA (B/L/MEALS ON BOARD)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out. Transfer to Cape Town, where guests will be treated to an Orientation-Guided Tour of Cape Town, the oldest city in Southern Africa, rich in history. The city was built by the Dutch East India Company, and you?ll see many historic sites that served as military, administrative, and civilian facilities. Guests will have a photo opportunity in Bo-Kaap and can enjoy some leisure time. Next, transfer to the Spice Route, located in Paarl. The Spice Routes acted as a connecting bridge for cultural and religious exchanges between different parts of the world. Guests will be escorted to Jewell's Restaurant, situated at the Spice Route. Lunch will be enjoyed at Jewell's Restaurant. The open-kitchen restaurant features comfortable yet sophisticated country-style indoor seating, as well as outdoor seating with picturesque views of the Simonsberg Mountains and Table Mountain. After lunch, guests will be treated to a Guided Tour of the 5 Tasting Experiences at the Spice Route. Proceed to the Cape Town International Airport for your long journey home. Departure for Manila.
DAY 10. MANILA (MEALS ON BOARD)
Arrival in Manila.
