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This is our signature tour and the perfect itinerary for the first-time visitor to Africa. Start your trip in vibrant Cape Town, Africa’s favourite city, before heading to the tranquility of the majestic Franschhoek Valley in the Cape Winelands. Experience as many of the Cape’s attractions and restaurants at your own pace before moving on to the game-rich Thornybush Private Game Reserve, located in The Greater Kruger National Park area, South Africa’s prime safari destination. End the trip with Africa’s adrenaline and activity capital, Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring grandeur on the Zambezi River and can be viewed from both the Zimbabwean and Zambian side of the river. Enjoy an incredible few days of activities and amazing views of one of the natural wonders of the world.
Make an EnquiryPristine ocean views over Camps Bay beach and Lion’s Head, beachside cuisine at a variety of our renowned restaurants, and a vast mountain range and National Park to explore – make The Marly a destination boutique hotel and spa for the modern-day traveller.
Combining luxury and playfulness with sophisticated design, five-star service, spa treatments, rooftop pool and bar with unrivalled vistas of the Twelve Apostles, and both ocean and mountain-facing rooms, there’s simply no reason to leave.
Combining luxury and playfulness with sophisticated design, five-star service, spa treatments, rooftop pool and bar with unrivalled vistas of the Twelve Apostles, and both ocean and mountain-facing rooms, there’s simply no reason to leave.
Situated on a working wine estate in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley, La Clé Des Montagnes is a four-minute walk to the centre of the Franschhoek village. Arrive to expansive views overlooking magnificent grounds that include paddle boats on a willow-lined dam, a full-size tennis court, a putt-and-chip lawn, and a helipad. La Clé Lodge is a tranquil retreat immersed in colorful gardens, and the Petite, Garden, and Courtyard Rooms feature high ceilings and expansive open areas adorned with carefully curated items. Take your pick of five exquisitely comfortable en-suite bedrooms at the lodge, where modern décor by Jacques Erasmus of Hemelhuijs meets classic Cape Dutch charm. With food, wine, and art at the centre of the experience, guests can look forward to wholesome shared table meals with a South African twist and wine-accompanied platters overlooking the vineyards. Artworks through ingredients are locally sourced, treating you to the very best of the Franschhoek valley and surrounds.
Perched on a bend of the seasonal Monwana River, Saseka Tented Camp is one of the most sought-after luxury safari destinations in the Greater Kruger Park area. Saseka means ‘beautiful’ in the local Tsonga language, and everything here, from the tented suites to the relaxed atmosphere, the food, and personal service, lives up to that name. Each tented suite is a reinterpretation of those built by the early settlers during the Gold Rush of the 1800s but is worlds apart in terms of privacy and luxury. You’ll have your own outside shower, plunge pool, and spacious game-viewing deck overlooking the riverbed. Saseka’s main area is an elevated deck with tiered levels where guests gather for drinks and meals. An extraordinary ceiling filters shadow and light as if you were sitting in the dappled shade of a tree, and there’s a stone water feature trickling in the background. It’s all part of the immersive bush experience at this very special camp that will capture your heart from the moment you walk through its wooden doors.
Victoria Falls River Lodge is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe, near the majestic Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. It holds the distinction of being the first private game lodge established within the Zambezi National Park. The lodge comprises 13 luxury Tented Suites, each equipped with a private deck and plunge pool, along with 6 secluded Island Treehouse Suites. Featuring world-class amenities that offer stunning views and secluded privacy, each private luxury suite is uniquely designed to make the most of its exceptional location. The lodge also features spacious open-plan dining, lounge, and bar areas, an onsite fitness centre, and the indulgent Africology-affiliated Toa Spa. Guests can choose between relaxing and unwinding or embarking on exciting adventures.
This is our signature tour and the perfect itinerary for the first-time visitor to Africa. Start your trip in vibrant Cape Town, Africa’s favourite city, before heading to the tranquility of the majestic Franschhoek Valley in the Cape Winelands. Experience as many of the Cape’s attractions and restaurants at your own pace before moving on to the game-rich Thornybush Private Game Reserve, located in The Greater Kruger National Park area, South Africa’s prime safari destination. End the trip with Africa’s adrenaline and activity capital, Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls presents a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring grandeur on the Zambezi River and can be viewed from both the Zimbabwean and Zambian side of the river. Enjoy an incredible few days of activities and amazing views of one of the natural wonders of the world.
Useful things to know before you embark on this amazing journey
Victoria Falls and the Greater Kruger National Park areas are good to visit all year round. However, Cape Town’s main rainy season falls during the winter months, which is opposite to the other destinations in the itinerary. June and July are considered the wettest months in Cape Town. Victoria Falls can be very humid in October, and the main rainy season for both Victoria Falls and Greater Kruger Park falls between November and February. This period, known as the “Green Season,” is also a wonderful time to visit and is the main birding season, with migratory species visible. In the Victoria Falls area, the ‘Low Water’ period runs from August to January, reaching its lowest between November and early December. The best views of the falls at this time are from Devil’s Cataract, which is permanent and on the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls.
The Greater Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls are considered malaria-risk areas. We advise the use of anti-malarial prophylactics when visiting these areas year-round. Consult your travel doctor for advice at least three weeks before your departure to Africa.
Cape Town is far from being “just” a city destination, and one of the many reasons that travellers choose to visit is its abundance of scenic beauty and natural attractions. The city itself is situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Table Mountain, one of the world’s Seven Wonders of Nature. However, attractions such as the scenic Cape Winelands, Cape Town’s numerous white sandy beaches, the Cape Peninsula, and activities such as whale watching and shark-cage diving are all found within a two-hour radius of the city centre. Additionally, Cape Town is considered South Africa’s culinary capital and is a veritable foodie paradise.
The Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve is Southern Africa’s premier private safari destination, renowned for its frequent sightings of the elusive leopard. Adjacent to the Kruger National Park, Sabi Sands Nature Reserve is a “Big 5” game reserve, where animals such as elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and lions can also be spotted, along with many more species of birds and animals.