Always remember, our reservations staff would be happy to put together a custom itinerary for you. We can also combine pieces of different itineraries to create the perfect vacation for you!
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
INCLUDES:
Roundtrip, international, economy airfare
from Washington DC or New York to Cape
Town via Johannesburg
Domestic flights as indicated in itinerary
All services as specified
6 Breakfasts
2 Lunches
3 Dinners
Game drives as specified in itinerary
Complimentary Signature massage while at
Bushmans Kloof
Transportation in luxury air-conditioned
vehicles including qualified drivers
Sightseeing as per itinerary led by
qualified English speaking guides
SAA Vacations representative Meet and Greet
upon arrival
EXCLUDES:
Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, drinks, etc.
All other services not mentioned
Gratuities/tips for game rangers, trackers, tour guides, and drivers
Costs of obtaining passports and/or visas
Trip cancellation insurance
Cape Town In Style
(Jan 7 - Mar, Apr 6-30, May, Aug - Oct, 2010)
Depart from New York or Washington, DC
for your flight to Cape Town, South Africa via Johannesburg
on South African Airways.
Day 2
On arrival at Johannesburg's Oliver
Tambo International Airport's Central Terminal
Building/Terminal B, collect your luggage and then clear
customs and immigration. Connect with your domestic flight
to Cape Town.
On arrival at Cape Town Airport you will be met by a South
African Airways Vacations representative and transferred to your hotel.
The luxurious Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa lies where earth,
sea and sky meet poised above Atlantic rollers and flanked
by the majestic Table Mountain and her Twelve Apostles
mountain range in glorious Cape Town. This intimate 5-star
hotel fully lives up to its stunning location, with
exceptional standards of service and relaxed Cape
hospitality providing the perfect counterpoint to its
dramatic backdrop. Deluxe guest rooms and spacious suites,
two breathtaking pool gardens magically perched above the
ocean, the glorious Azure Restaurant accompanying exquisite
cuisine, wonderful friendly service with endlessly seductive
sea views. All barely ten minutes from the bustling heart of
the city, with nearby attractions including prime diving
spots, nature trails, and seals, dolphins, whales and
penguins. Twelve Apostles are also extremely proud to have
been awarded the prestigious honor of being named Southern
Africa's only "Leading Spa 2005" by The Leading Hotels of
the World for providing guests with a truly luxurious and
exceptional spa experience!
Accommodation: Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa
Day 3
Today is a leisure day. Cape Town is a
city with a diverse range of attractions, sights and
activities to offer and has something for everyone. From the
landmark beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay to the vibrant V&A
Waterfront and Cape Town city centre, the award-winning wine
farms of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek - time spent in Cape
Town will not be forgotten. Cape Town is a sophisticated
city at the gateway to a majestic continent. The Mother City
is a place where old and new harmoniously converge - in
history, architecture, cultural pursuits and the essence of
its people. Warmed by the African sun, the city is dominated
by a towering, table-shaped mountain, set on a peninsula of
soaring, rocky heights and lush valleys, where two oceans
converge- Indian and Atlantic. Immense natural beauty, and
the fast pace and bright lights of a great urban centre meld
effortlessly here. Firmly positioned on the international
map, Cape Town offers a myriad things to do and places to
see, whatever your tastes, inclinations or budget.
Tonight dine at the popular
Azure Restaurant, in the Twelve Apostles Hotel. A variety of
exquisite dishes are created, including meat, seafood and
vegetarian options. From the smoked ostrich and green fig
salad, freshly shucked oysters or spinach and barlotti bean
tortellini, your taste buds will be infused by the finest of
organic ingredients. Azure is the first to introduce Fynbos
cooking - utilizing this natural wild vegetation from our
gardens. Round your meal off with a delightfully sweet
dessert of chilled pineapple consommé or Bea's baked
cheesecake taken on our terrace where you can enjoy the
stunning views overlooking the ocean.
Accommodation: Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa (B, D)
Day 4
Today is a leisure day. Suggested tour:
Winelands tour. This can be arranged and booked with us.
While South Africa's fertile valleys are world famous for
their crisp white and classic French-style red wines, the
Winelands area is also a treasury of rustic beauty and
sprawling estates shaded by giant oak trees. The backdrop of
the Hottentots Holland Mountains, the white gabled Cape
Dutch homesteads and the oak-lined streets and lanes all
blend in to give this place a charm that will not be quickly
forgotten. See some of the wine estates that were developed
by early settlers who produced the wines sought after by
Napoleon, Bismarck and royalty such as Edward VII. Stop for
a wine-tasting on an estate, where you will have the
opportunity to purchase some of the wines.
Accommodation: Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa (B)
Day 5
Today is a leisure day. It is your last
full day in Cape Town for last minute shopping or a visit to
one of the many places of interest.
Cape Town is a marvelous combination of natural beauty and
historic and cultural sites, offering world-class museums
and bustling markets, inviting beaches and lush gardens, as
well as great restaurants and wonderful shopping.
Accommodation: Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa (B)
Day 6
Today you will be transferred from your
hotel to Bushmans Kloof. The five-star exclusive Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve is the "world's best hotel"
according to the 2009 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards!
Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Retreat is an ecological oasis, uniting luxury and nature, 168 miles/270
kilometers from Cape Town at the foothills of the Cederberg
Mountains.
Bushmans Kloof is a proud member of Relais & Chateaux and is
recognized as one of South Africa's Natural Heritage Sites.
It is a sanctuary to many endangered species of fauna and
flora and home to more than 130 ancient rock art sites, a
sanctuary to more than 755 plant species, and stunning
waterfalls and deep ravines. Guests can enjoy daily guided
rock art walks and evening game drives, mountain biking,
fishing, hiking, canoeing and swimming in clear mountain
rock pools.
Accommodations are elegantly appointed and furnished to
create a feeling of restfulness and peace. A subtle fusion
of African and European design enhances your personal space
at Bushmans Kloof, while small surprises and thoughtful
details offer you a special welcome. The rooms and suites
all have designer en-suite bathrooms and private terraces
with magnificent views over rolling lawns, the river and
onto dramatic rock formations. The luxury and comfort of the
bedrooms are enhanced by hand-made bed linen and custom made
fabric.
This afternoon enjoy a sunset game drive in open game
viewing vehicles, with drinks and snacks served at one of
the many vantage points in the reserve. Knowledgeable
rangers lead the game drives where guests can view at close
range a variety of game, both large and small, and enjoy the
ever-changing vistas and vegetation.
Accommodation:
Bushmans Kloof (B, L, D)
Day 7
This morning participate in a rock art tour, which provides
the visitor with an insight into an ancient culture that has
been lost forever. Unique and unspoiled, this once hunting
ground of the intrepid San, is home to an incredible variety
of wildlife and plant species, and is a premier spring
flower destination.
The remainder of the day is at leisure to enjoy one of the
other optional activities available at Bushmans Kloof.
Botanical walks, mountain hikes and bird watching are
available. Mountain biking down one of the many rocky slopes
offers a challenge to the very adventurous. Fly-fishing
enthusiasts may opt for a day excursion to the Biedouw River
to challenge the famous Clanwilliam yellowfish on a
catch-and-release basis. Swimming in one of the river's
crystal clear natural rock pools or in the Lodge's swimming
pools offers welcome relief on a hot summer day. Guests may
also picnic in the reserve or simply relax on the rolling
green lawns alongside the river. Those who prefer more
leisurely pursuits can amble through the Homestead and
admire the original Bushmans Kloof art collection painted by
artist Stephen Townley Bassett, or relax in the comfort of
the extensive library.
The deep calm of the silent hills provides balm for the
soul, and sweeping vistas from the Cederberg to the Great
Karoo provide a space for the spirit to just "be". The
sounds of birdsong and trickling water are relaxing as you
lounge on the rolling green lawns alongside the river and
swimming pools, or wander among indigenous gardens and
fascinating rock formations, gouged out over eons. After
dark, the River Boma offers incomparable stargazing.
While at Bushmans Kloof you
will have the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary Signature
massage to the value of ZAR550 per person.
Accommodation:
Bushmans Kloof (B, L, D)
Day 8
Today you will be transferred to Cape Town
for your scheduled flight to Johannesburg.
On arrival at Johannesburg's Oliver Tambo International
Airport, connect with your scheduled international flight to
the USA.
Accommodation:
(B)
Day 9
Arrive in New York or Washington, DC with a
lifetime of memories!
PLEASE NOTE: *Prices are per person based on double occupancy
accommodations and include fuel surcharges. Government
taxes, departure fees and September 11th Security Fee of
USD $145 are additional and payable prior to departure.
The USD $2,689* rate is valid for May and August 15-31,
2010.
This package is also available at other times of
the year at the following rates: Dates Rate
Single Supplement Fee
Jan 7 - Mar 31, 2010 $3,489* $1,210
Apr 6 - 30, 2010 $3,289* $1,080
May, 2010 $2,689*
$720
Aug 1-14, 2010 $3,389*
$720
Aug 15-31, 2010
$2,689* $720
Sept, 2010 $3,189*
$850
Oct, 2010
$3,489* $1,210