Day 1

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

Day 2

On arrival in Johannesburg connect with your domestic flight to Cape Town.

You will be met on arrival and transferred 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.

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.

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.

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 wine maker and chef. In the late afternoon, return to the Mother City of Cape Town, where you are indulged with a special honeymoon treatment complemented by a romantic turndown.

Overnight on Bed and Breakfast basis at The One&Only

Day 5

Today, 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 Garden Route and Western Cape have 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 a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis at Grootbos

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 tailor-made 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! Enjoy your most memorable honeymoon moments in an exceptional, lavish and stylish nature setting.

Overnight on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis at Grootbos

Day 7

After breakfast transfer to Cape Town Airport for your flight to Nelspruit. Here you will be met and transferred to Ivory Lodge.

The international award winning Lion Sands Ivory Lodge is ultra luxurious, yet simple and uncluttered. The lodge is about overriding exclusivity with complete privacy, where each suite is operated as a private villa. Neither word nor photograph can capture the sense of the pure beauty which is breathed in when opening the carved wooden doors leading into this private recluse – arguably the world's finest suite.

Overnight on a Fully Inclusive basis at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

Day 8

With each villa boasting its own private heated plunge pool and game viewing deck, the lodge is the perfect escape for honeymooners, where you need not see another soul if you wish. All meals can be quietly delivered to your suite for your enjoyment.

Overnight on a Fully Inclusive basis at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

Day 9

Overnight on a Fully Inclusive basis at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge

Day 10

After breakfast, transfer to Nelspruit Airport where you board your flight to Johannesburg and onward flight to the USA.

Day 11

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) excluding government taxes ~ Accommodation as per the itinerary ~ Most meals as per the itinerary (8 x breakfast, 7x lunch, 5x dinner) ~ Ground transfers as per the itinerary ~ 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