Cape Town’s stunning location between the mountains and the deep blue sea is matched only by its cosmopolitan joys. The culture and cuisine offer a unique taste of the Mother City’s delights. In the Winelands, our very own wine expert introduces you to the world-famous wine of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl. There, the wineries have breath-taking vine-laden landscape backdrops. Many of them are historical farms with beautiful Cape Dutch manors houses, gardens, hotels, and fine-dining restaurants. Lastly, embark on a memorable and unbeatable safari at our private luxury tented camp. Tick off Big Five and experience much more classic South African wildlife.
From waddling penguins to stalking lions, and coastlines to bushveld, revel in the unique contrasts that South Africa boasts. A mere one-hour drive takes you from the vibrant city center of Cape Town to the lush, mountainous Cape Winelands region. Experience the oldest wine industry outside of Europe, and fusion cuisine all in one country. Join us in discovering the diversity of landscapes, people, cuisine and culture within South Africa.
Picture a craggy mountain range peppered with green, that drops into the cool Atlantic ocean. Envisage pristine white sand beaches, lapped by the Atlantic, and adorned with giant granite boulders. Visualize forests dappled with burbling streams, and lofty trees. Your Art In Voyage hosts share with you their hidden-gem discoveries around Cape Town as well as the more known of must-sees such as colorful Bo Kaap and the majestic Table Mountain.
Roaming in one national park, you will spot an incredible variety of wildlife. Embark on thrilling game drives through the Kruger National Park tracking down The Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo), hippo, giraffe, wildebeest, zebra, meerkat, kudu, hyena, and ostrich, just to name a few. Nestled in the bushveld, your luxurious private tented camp awaits you with a welcoming ambiance.
There are more than 150 cellars in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, both part of the Cape Winelands region (45 minutes away from Cape Town). Franschhoek, meaning “French Corner”, will impress you with not only superb wines, but also some of the finest art galleries in South Africa, gracious Cape Dutch estates, and exquisite cuisine.
After being transported to our host property by our private driver, unpack and relax. We have set aside a one-hour spa treatment to help with the jet lag. Late afternoon, we will walk a short distance to the famous V&A Waterfront to visit the African Modern Art museum and enjoy the sunset on top of the remarkable Silo Hotel. A 3-course dinner, with wine pairings in a private and eclectic Silo Hotel dining room, will end the evening.
This morning, we will meet our local certified guide for a history and culture tour, which will include a stop at the colorful Bo Kaap district. After a traditional Cape Malay lunch, we will travel up the iconic Table Mountain in a cable car. The mountain is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and offers panoramic views of the peninsula. In the evening, enjoy a leisurely dinner with our recommendations.
At midday, we will make our way to the district of Woodstock to visit the famous Old Biscuit Mill market. Here, experience local artisans, food stalls, and live music acts. Enjoy a gin tasting, a few feet away from the market, after which we make a stop at one of our favorite eateries in the Kirstenbosch Gardens, which lies in the shadows of Table Mountain. In the evening, you will be invited to accompany us to another one of our best restaurants for a memorable dinner (included).
Explore the Table Mountain National Park on this all-day adventure. First, we stop at the quaint seaside town of Kalk Bay and continue to the penguin colony where we may get the chance to walk among them. Afterward, we journey to the southernmost tip of Africa to the Cape of Good Hope. The day will draw to a close with a visit to a winery in Constantia, followed by a sunset drive around Chapmans Peak. Leisurely enjoy one of our favorite eateries, or have our host organize something special for you and your travel companion on your last night in the Mother City.
Accompany us to the heart of the Cape Winelands where the Wine Fairy meets us for a day of all things wine. After carefully selecting 2-3 wineries based on our guests' preferences, we start a fun and fascinating wine tour in a breathtaking setting. For lunch, we will prepare a picnic in the vineyard for your enjoyment. Tonight is at leisure and dining recommendations for a restaurant in town will be provided, or opt to experience authentic Cape cuisine offered at the beautiful wine estate where we will be spending the night.
Have a leisurely morning or partake in one of our suggested activities, including biking, wine tastings, or spa treatments in the vineyards. In the afternoon, we will have a horseback riding excursion with dramatic mountain ranges as your backdrop and stops for wine tasting, of course. As night falls, we will take you to one of our favorite eateries for another impeccable dinner paired with wines from the region (included).
Today our journey to Kruger National Park for a true African safari experience begins. After a short flight to the Kruger, our team will greet you and whisk you away to your luxury tented lodge, “home” for the next 3 nights (for the June departure, accommodation will be luxury huts). Your first game drive starts on arrival, followed by sundowners and a three-course dinner.
Enjoy two game drives today in the highly acclaimed Kruger National Park, South Africa’s largest wildlife sanctuary, and one of the world's largest and most impressive game reserves. Our private guide will lead us deep into the African bushveld for intimate wildlife encounters. Optional activities including, walking safaris and massages will be on offer.
Today, our guide will take us on two final game drives to end off the African safari part of this journey. We celebrate our final evening in the Kruger National Park with an authentic "farewell to the bush" dinner...beneath the stars, surrounded by the very wildlife guests have been chasing for the past few days.
This morning, you will be transferred to the local airport where you can catch a flight to your internal gateway. But why not extend your stay and visit the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls? Or how about a different kind of safari, in Botswana's Okavango Delta? Allow our journey curators to design the perfect extension for you.
Situated in the heart of Cape Town, the Queen Victoria Hotel welcomes guests to experience the very essence of distinguished luxury, where classic elegance meets contemporary design. Its prime location in a quiet, historic precinct near to the V&A Waterfront allows for a serene city escape as well as convenient access to a range of outstanding amenities.
The hotel’s regal ambiance is felt throughout the property, from its triple-volume foyer with a dramatic spiral staircase and glass lift, crystal chandeliers and marble finishes, to its spacious rooms and breathtaking suites. This grandeur, along with fine touches, expected of five-star properties,...
Nestled on the banks of the Banghoekrivier, known as the heart of the Stellenbosch Wine country, you will find MolenVliet Oosthuizen Family Vineyards.
MolenVliet Oosthuizen Family Vineyards is a boutique Wine and Guest Estate with panoramic views of the breath-taking surrounding Mountains and Vineyards. The boutique 14-hectare Wine Estate, produces some of the finest wines, focusing on quality instead of quantity.
The luxury accommodation offers a 5* offering and captures the magnificent views of the Vineyards, Mountains, River, and the well-established gardens from almost anywhere on the Estate.
Hamiltons Tented Camp is a special well-kept secret in the Mluwati concession in Kruger National Park; offering you a colonial style safari experience within luxurious tented lodgings.
This romantic Kruger Park camp accommodates couples in 6 magnificently appointed safari tents overlooking the N'watswitsonto River. The main tent is an impressive structure. Elegant lines and an open sided lounge and dining area opening onto a wide, spacious deck shaded by huge Jackalberry trees overlooking the dry river bed. It is comfortably furnished and accentuated with antiques and 19th century objects d'art, creating a feeling of having traveled back in time.
Arguably one of the...
This was truly a bucket list vacation. It was perfect from the start. Everything is always so well planned and carried out from the accommodations, to the activities, to the tours and the tasty wine. The private chef was a great touch. The safari was unbelievable. We loved Hamilton’s and the accommodations were so fun. The staff went above and beyond for their guests. This will always be one of my favorite vacations.
Thank you Mikael for providing us with such a memorable trip. You have such an amazing talent of providing the perfect dream vacation.
It was perfect from the start. Everything is always so well planned and carried out from the accommodations, to the activities, to the tours and the tasty wine. The private chef was a great touch. The safari was unbelievable. We loved Hamilton’s and the accommodations were so fun. The staff went above and beyond for their guests. This will always be one of my favorite vacations. Thank you Mikael for providing us with such a memorable trip. You have such an amazing talent of providing the perfect dream vacation.
Everything was 5 stars… accommodations, food, excursions & the hosting people throughout our entire travels. This was a journey of a lifetime in the most comfortable, fun, educational & a-a-amazing fashion. This was our first journey with Art In Voyage and will not be our last. We plan on filling up some travels with more family & friends. I never thought I would enjoy a “group” travel, but being small & intimate was absolutely perfect, meeting some new forever friends. Thank you, thank you, Mikael!! XOXO
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