Conrads Review This honeymoon combines the spectacular scenery and attractions of Cape Town, with a Safari in the famous Big 5 safari area Kruger and ends with the romantic Benguerra Island where you can unwind, relax and enjoy your honeymoon. All the properties chosen are personal, romantic and well suited for honeymooners. This programme combines some of the very best attractions in Southern Africa and will make for the ultimate honeymoon experience that you will cherish for a lifetime.
Price: $4990 to $5555 Prices are based on per person sharing rates (Single supplements exluded) - Prices are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations
Includes:
3 Nights B&B in Cape Town, Scheduled touring in Cape Town, Road transfers to and from Airports, services of guide and vehicle, 3 Nights Kruger full board and game drives, Chatrter flights from Kruger to Vilanculos and Vilanculos to Johannesburg, 4 Nights Benguerra Islands fully inclusive with non motorized watersports)
Excludes:
International and domestic scheduled flights unless specified, Travel insurance, Fuel surcharges, Visas if required, Items of a personal nature, meals not specified, gratuities, Drinks not included (please see the lodge inclusions for what drinks are included, if any), Surcharge for early/late pickups for transfers between 21:00 and 06:00.
Exclude Easter Period & Festive season
Prices are based on per person sharing rates (Single supplements excluded) - Prices are subject to change due to exchange rate fluctuations
Suggested add-ons:
Victoria Falls
Tour Description:
DAY 1 – Arrive in Cape Town, transfer to Hotel (Overnight @ Cape Cadogan Hotel)
On arrival at Cape Town airport, look out for our representative. They will be holding a name-board with your surname on it. They will then transfer you from the airport to your hotel. This will take approx. 30 minutes depending on traffic.
Cape Town Cape Town is one of the most beautifully situated cities in the world. Cradled by Table Mountain, it has immense charm and historical interest whilst it’s unique cultural blend; part African, part European and part Asian, makes for a cosmopolitan dining experience. Cape Town has many attractions for the tourist you can take the cable car or walk up Table Mountain, visit the Malay quarter, visit the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, browse through the vibrant Greenmarket Square, take a boat trip to Robben Island or simply relax on the beach. When you want to range further, the Cape Peninsula offers one of the finest coastal drives in Africa to the Cape of Good Hope. Here you might see whales breeching just off the bay or quirky African penguins on Boulder's beach.
Cape Cadogan Hotel – Standard Room, Bed & Breakfast The Cape Cadogan Hotel is an elegant double-storied boutique hotel in the leafy city bowl, just off Kloof Street with its many restaurants and interesting boutiques - 32 at the last count! 12 luxuriously appointed en suite bedrooms are decorated with an eclectic mix of antique and contemporary furniture using dramatic fabrics to good effect. Cape Cadogan likes to call it Bohemian chic. Each has air-conditioning, satellite TV, internet access, hairdryer, safe, DVD/surround sound system, mini bar and tea/coffee facilities. The public areas in Cape Cadogan include an inviting lounge with deep sofas and an open fireplace, gardens and a swimming pool as well as a library with complementary computer access. A delicious breakfast is served in the dining room overlooking the courtyard garden and pool. Cape Cadogan Hotel is within easy walking of some of Cape Town’s city center sights such as the Company Gardens, National Museum and Art Gallery, parliament buildings and Greenmarket Square
DAY 2 - Half Day Scheduled Table Mountain and City Tour (Overnight @ Cape Cadogan Hotel)
Table Mountain and City scheduled half day tour. Today you take a half day City and Table Mountain Tour. You begin with a journey by the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for a panoramic view of the whole of the Cape Peninsula. The cable car tickets are for your own account as the ascent is weather dependent. Afterwards you travel into the city where you visit the Castle of Good Hope, the original fort of Cape Town built in 1652 and now painstakingly restored. From there you continue to the lovely flower market and then through the historic centre of Cape Town with its many 18th century buildings. Finally you explore the Malay quarter, a historic picturesque area of the city with original Malay buildings and narrow streets before continuing to the Waterfront where the tour ends just before lunch.
Overnight @ Cape Cadogan Hotel – Standard Room, Bed & Breakfast
DAY 3 – Full Day Scheduled Peninsula Tour(Overnight @ Cape Cadogan Hotel)
Peninsula Scenic scheduled day tour - Full day scheduled tour, Our full day Cape Peninsula tour includes a scenic coastal drive along Chapman’s Peak; the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point; viewing the Penguins at Boulders Bay; Simon's Town historical naval base and ends with the magnificent Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Overnight @ Cape Cadogan Hotel – Standard Room, Bed & Breakfast
DAY 4 – Fly Cape Town to Kruger, transfer to your game lodge in the Sabi Sands
Today you are collected by your guide for a private transfer to Cape Town Airport. Check-in for your scheduled flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (Price not included).
On arrival at Kruger Airport our representative will meet you and transfer you by road from KMIA Airport to Lion Sands Game Lodge in the southern Sabi Sands Game Reserve, for your 3 night stay.
The Sabi Sands The 65,000 ha Sabi Sands is considered to have some of the best Big Five game-viewing in the country with an open border with the Kruger so animals move freely in and out. Due to a long history of sensitive game-viewing, the animals are mostly relaxed allowing superb game-viewing, especially of leopard. So diverse is its habitat and wildlife that you have an excellent chance of experiencing close encounters with the 'Big 5' - elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard - as well as many species of antelope, several dog-like species including spotted hyena and cape hunting dog, jackal, and a variety of smaller mammals. You enjoy game drives in open-vehicle game drives with an experienced ranger and tracker who work together to give you a deeper understanding of the wildlife and the natural cycles of the bush.
Lion Sands River Lodge - Luxury Room, Full Board & Game Activities
Lion Sands Private Game Reserve is situated in the Southern portion of the 65,000-hectare Sabi Sand Game Reserve, an area well known for its spectacular game viewing being at the confluence of two major rivers. River Lodge is built on the banks of the Sabie River. It faces due East catching the sun as it rises over Kruger National Park. River Lodge is warm and friendly with an emphasis on relaxation. The 20 luxurious thatched bedrooms have recently been completed redone expanding the floor space to a generous 62m² and revamping the bathrooms. The attractive main lodge comprises a private lounge and bar, a magnificent game-viewing deck which is cantilevered over the Sabi River and several alfresco dining areas. There are two swimming pools - one close to the lodge and one more secluded, a bird hide, hammocks strategically placed for game-viewing, as well as a gym & health spa, curio shop and boma.
DAYS 5 – You enjoy the activities @ your game Lodge
You enjoy the daily activities at your lodge.
Lion Sands River Lodge - Luxury Room, Full Board & Game Activities
DAYS 6 – You enjoy the activities @ your game Lodge
You enjoy the daily activities at your lodge.
Lion Sands River Lodge - Luxury Room, Full Board & Game Activities
DAY 7 – Fly from Kruger Airport to Vilanculos spend 4 nights on the Benguerra Islands
You are transferred by road from your game lodge in the southern Sabi Sands Game Reserve to KMIA Airport. Check in at the Federal Air kiosk for your scheduled flight to Vilanculos in Mozambique.
On arrival at Vilancoulos airport, the representatives from the Lodge meet you and transfer you by boat to your lodge on the Benguerra Islands
Benguerra Islands The Bazaruto islands lies 40km off the coast of Mozambique and is synonymous with empty white sandy beaches, lush vegetation and an azure blue sea for swimming amongst the rich coral life. Enjoy the long sandy beaches, warm tropical water, relaxed atmosphere and delicious Portuguese cuisine.
Marlin Lodge - Luxury Chalet, Fully Inclusive
Marlin Lodge is a luxurious African bush lodge on the Bazaruto archipelago off Mozambique. It is not a resort hotel but rather offers a more exclusive 'barefoot luxury' experience with stylish accommodation, powder white beaches and mouth-watering food. It lies on a magnificent protected beach within the Marine National Park, facing west towards the mainland. Dine alfresco under lantern-lit trees and enjoy mesmerizing sunsets over the beach. A blend of Afro-Asian and Portuguese cuisine is served either in the spacious open-deck dining room, on the beach under the African stars or as a private meal on your own deck or on the beach. A range of water sports is on offer including diving, snorkelling, water-skiing, and some of the best deep-sea and saltwater fishing off Africa. They also offer boat cruises to the Pansy islands, sunset cruises in the ancient dhow boats and island tours. The usual beach activities such as windsurfing, water skiing, sea kayaking, cat sailing & power kite flying are also available. There is a fully-equipped dive centre and a PADI dive instructor.
DAY 8 – You enjoy the activities at your lodge (Overnight Benguerra Islands)
You have the day at leisure to enjoy the activities at your lodge