ITINERARY
Day 1 to 5 – Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town
On arrival at Cape Town station you will be transferred by luxury transfer to the legendary Mount Nelson Hotel for a 4 night stay in a Luxury Room, inclusive of full English breakfast daily. The luxury city resort hotel is situated within a lush 9 acres garden estate and has two heated swimming pools, a fitness centre, two tennis courts, a children's activity centre and 201 luxury rooms and suites. Enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail in the hotel’s Planet Champagne Bar followed by a complimentary 3 course dinner in the Cape Colony restaurant . Relax and rejuvinate at the hotel's Librisa Spa with a complimentary 80mins Aromatouch massage . Take a day to explore Cape Town’s prime sightseeing hotspot – a full day Winelands or full day Cape Point privately-guided tour inclusive of lunch, and half day Cape Town city tour inclusive of Table Mountain excursion – with our compliments!
Day 6 and 7 – La Residence, Franschhoek (Cape Town Winelands)
Private, luxury transfer from Cape Town to Franschhoek.
The tranquil vineyards and majestic mountains of the Franschhoek Valley, paint the stunning backdrop to the secluded retreat of La Residence. Situated on a private 30 acre working farm, with vine yards, plum orchards, a private dam and fragrant gardens, La Residence offers 11 luxuriously furnished suites, with palatial bathrooms and decorated with fine antiques, exquisite Persian carpets and an eclectic mix of objets d’art. Space is the byword here: soaring mountain views from every suite and vast bathrooms that open onto generous sunny balconies which offer magnificent opportunities to relax, admire the view, enjoy the delicate scents of nature and marvel at the synthesis of beauty and tranquillity. At La Residence, world-class service is the order of the day. The dining hall and living room resembles a manor hall in chequered marble flooring with walk-in fireplaces and a four-metre chandelier, leading onto terraces with roses and a fountain for alfresco summer evenings. Activities at La Residence include swimming, mountain/village walks, private wine tasting at various estates, cheese tasting and trout fishing. For a wine tour with a difference, hop on to a horse and visit a few of the Vignerons de Franschhoek. Those in favour of a more sedate excursion might enjoy a carriage ride through the village and to some of the wine farms.
Day 8 to 12 – Royal Malewane, Kruger National Park
Depart Franschhoek for your private, luxury transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Nelspruit, where you will continue the adventure with a light aircraft flight to Royal Malewane.
Royal Malewane is one of Africa’s most luxurious wildlife lodges, renowned for providing the pinnacle of luxury Big-5 game viewing. Set amongst a canopy of indigenous acacia and lantern bush trees, the central library, shop and dining area - airy and simply elegant - are linked to walkways that thread to the eight luxury suites, each with its own rich wooden deck, rim-flow pool and thatched gazebo. For the ultimate in luxury, there are also the Royal and Malewane Suites, which comfortably accommodate up to four guests each, with the complimentary services of a butler, private chef and up to four complimentary massages per suite per day. Completely surrounded by the untamed African bush, the Waters of Royal Malewane Bush Spa is the perfect refuge for guests seeking relaxation or rejuvenation. This sanctuary for the senses offers guests an indoor and outdoor treatment area, gym, double treatment rooms with spa baths and a Vichy shower, four casitas for post treatment relaxation and a 25m heated lap pool. Treatments are inspired by African Rituals and indigenous oils and traditional ingredients provide a sensory experience with an unforgettable African touch. The treatments may be enjoyed in the spa, in the spectacular open-air sala or in the complete privacy of the guest’s suite.
The Royal Experience: your personal and exclusive opportunity to be part of a world-first reintroduction program and join the scientific team monitoring the “Royal Family” in their endemic White Lion kingdom – the regal Kings and Queens of the Wild; be inspired by their rare beauty and moved by their noble presence. The Global White Lion Protection Trust is a non-profit conservation organization, not open to the public except for select groups aliged with their conservation initiatives.
Day 12 – Johannesburg
Transfer via scheduled flight back to Johannesburg where you will be met on arrival by an Orient-Express representative before departing on your international flight.
Package Includes:
• Orient-Express, exclusive VIP airport assistance at Cape Town International Airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport
• Luxury return airport transfers in Cape Town
• 4 nights accommodation at The Mount Nelson Hotel in a Luxury Room, inclusive of full English breakfast daily
* Complimentary Dinner at the Cape Colony Restaurant
* Cocktail at Cape Town’s meeting place of the Stars, the famous Planet Bar
* Librisa SPA treatment per person (value specific)
• Full day tour of the Cape of Good Hope (Cape Point) inclusive of specialised guide and lunch (inclusive of limited drinks)
* Half day tour of Cape Town including the cable car ride up Table Mountain
* 2 nights accommodation at La Residence in a Luxury Room, inclusive of full English breakfast daily
* Chef’s Table dining experience at La Residence (inclusive of drinks)
* Regional and light aircraft flights as mentioned within the itinerary (private charter can be arranged at surcharge)
• 4 nights accommodation at Royal Malewane in a Suite on a fully inclusive basis (all game viewing activities, twice daily), private vehicle services are available at an additional surcharge and are request basis and at surcharge
* Shopping voucher at Royal Malewane (value specific)
• The Royal Experience is not open to the public, exept for select groups aligned with the conservation initiatives of the Global White Lion Protection Trust (a non-profit organization); you will join the conservationists heading up this ground-breaking initiative, and receive a complimentary limited-edition copy of “Mystery of the White Lions” signed by the author: the definitive study of Africa’s most legendary animals. Includes a percentage donated to this important project.
* Orient-Express leather, travel wallet and travel documentation
Package Excludes:
• Communication costs such as phone calls and faxes
• Items of a purely personal nature
• Anything not specifically mentioned
• Excess baggage charges
• Inoculations
• Personal Insurance
• Gratuities and tips
• All visa and passport related costs
• International and regional flights not mentioned
The small print:
General Terms and Conditions apply
This package cannot be combined with any other package, promotion or discounted rates at Orient-Express Hotels, Africa
Prices include comission to Bona Fide travel agents
The journey may be undertaken in the reverse order.
Take advantage of this special offer and include 2 nights at the 2009 Traveler’s Choice for Best Bargain Africa, the Birkenhead House, Walker Bay inclusive of private return transfers, Southern Right Whale watching boat trip and lunch & sparkling wine at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve – we shall treat you for the 3rd night for FREE!
01 April - 30 September 2009 R 13’950.00 per person sharing
01 September – 22 December 2009 R 14’830.00 per person sharing
Please note:
Prices quoted above are per person sharing and based on double occupancy. Any sightseeing is an additional cost.
Prices are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations and airfare increases and conditions apply. Extension rates can be requested along with regional flights.
Single supplement available on request.
Reservations:
For reservations, please contact:
E-mail: reservations@orient-express-safaris.com
Tel: + 27 21 483 1600 | Fax: + 27 21 422 5045
