Summary
Short description
A luxurious city, safari and beach holiday to South Africa and Mozambique
Highlights
- Start with three nights of waterfront luxury in Cape Town
- Experience some of South Africa’s best Big Five game viewing
- Enjoy full-board dining, a wellness centre and swimming pool with a view
- Relax and unwind at the superb White Pearl Resort on Mozambique’s Lagoon coast
- Discover amazing marine life, including turtles and dolphins, just yards from the idyllic beaches of Ponta Mamoli
In Brief
- 3 Nights Cape Town
- 2 Nights Durban
- 3 Nights andBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge
- 4 Nights Ponta Mamoli (Mozambique)
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About
Recommended for:
Activity adventure | August holidays | Beach | Honeymoon | Natural world | Safari | Wildlife
This luxury city, bush and beach combination begins with three nights in Cape Town and a chance to ascend Table Mountain before a seaside stay in vibrant Durban. You'll then spend three luxurious nights at a private Big-Five game reserve in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. Enjoy the likes of twice-daily game drives and out-in-the-bush sundowners paired with sumptuous cuisine and the delights of a rejuvenating spa, perfect after a day tracking elephants, lions and cheetahs. Then, head north to relax at White Pearl Resorts on the talcum-powder beaches of Mozambique, in a suite that comes with a private plunge pool and sublime ocean views.
Day by day itinerary
Day
1
UK/South Africa
Begin your trip in style with included airport lounge access before your flight to Cape Town.
Days
2-4
Cape Town
On arrival in Cape Town, a private transfer will take you to your five-star boutique hotel at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. It's an ideal spot to base yourself, with an abundance of places to eat and drink within easy walking distance, as well as wonderful views of Table Mountain. The next day, you'll have the opportunity to ascend Table Mountain and take in the spectacular views overlooking Cape Town and its surroundings from the summit. On your third day, we have included a tour to Cape Point, a nature reserve at the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula, with stunning beaches, dramatic cliffs and wildlife such as zebras, antelopes, ostriches and baboons. You might also consider a day trip or an overnight stay in either Stellenbosch or Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands region, home to many of South Africa's finest vineyards.
Stay: Queen Victoria Hotel, Cape Town (Superior)
Meals: B
Days
5-6
Durban
Take your flight to Durban where a transfer will see you to your boutique hotel. Idyllically located on the waterfront in Umhlanga, The Oyster Box is a true gem, offering delightful coastal views, gracious hospitality and delectable dining inspired by its ocean setting. You'll also be well place for taking in the sights of the city and its surrounds, from its botanic gardens to a glorious stretch of beach known as the Golden Mile.
Stay: Oyster Box, KwaZulu-Natal (Deluxe)
Meals: B
Days
7-9
Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Departing Durban, a private transfer will see you to your luxury lodge in andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve. Known for its abundant wildlife, diverse habitats and superb array of safari activities, it's one of South Africa's premier game-viewing regions. As well as the fabled Big Five of lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, you'll also have the chance to spot cheetah and the rare black rhino. Expert guides and rangers will help you maximize your chances of seeing these and more as you head out on a programme of included activities, while back at the lodge you'll enjoy everything from sundowners and al fresco dining to relaxing wellness treatments. The pool is also a highlight with its gorgeous, panoramic views.
Stay: andBeyond Phinda Mountain Lodge, KwaZulu-Natal (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Days
10-13
Ponta Mamoli, Mozambique
After breakfast on day four you'll be transferred to Kosi Bay on the border with Mozambique. After completing border formalities you'll continue your journey north to Ponta Mamoli and the stunning White Pearl Resort. Situated on Mozambique's gorgeous Lagoon Coast, this is the perfect place to relax and unwind; your suite comes with an outdoor shower, private deck and plunge pool. Discover extraordinary marine life including turtles and dolphins in the azure Indian Ocean waters, or head inland to the ancient elephant migration routes of the Maputo Elephant Reserve, where mangroves and reed swamps give way to dense forests.Throughout your stay you'll enjoy all meals, canapés at the pool bar, high tea, day time snacks, tea, coffee, bottled mineral water, local beers, soft drinks, a selection of spirits, house wines and a private butler service.
Stay: White Pearl Resorts Ponta Mamoli, Mozambique (Deluxe)
Meals: B L D
Days
14-15
Depart for UK
Return by road to Maputo for your return flight via Johannesburg to London. Upon arrival the following day, continue your journey home, drawing a conclusion to your memorable holiday.
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Pricing
Any element of this itinerary can be adjusted to suit your needs. Just contact us to find out more.
Accommodation rating:
15-day tailor-made holiday
from £8,430 pp incl. flights
Deluxe
Low Season
from £8,430 pp. incl. flights
High Season
from £9,205 pp. incl. flights
Includes:
- Complimentary UK airport lounge access
- Return flights between London and Johannesburg
- Domestic flights from Johannesburg to Durban and from Maputo to Johannesburg
- Transfer from Durban airport to Thanda, from Thanda to White Pearl (via Kosi Bay border) and from White Pearl to Maputo
- 5 nights accommodation in a 5* (Deluxe) hotel on a bed and breakfast basis
- 3 nights accommodation in a 5* (Deluxe) lodge on a full-board basis including soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, laundry and twice-daily safari activities, bush walks
- 4 nights accommodation in a 5* (Deluxe) beach hotel on a full-board basis including high tea, day time snacks, mini bar snacks, teas, coffees, bottled mineral water, local beers, soft drinks, selection of spirits, house wines, private butler service, laundry service, complimentary Wi-Fi, horse riding on the beach, town tour, beach picnic, snorkelling, kayaking, surfing, star gazing and seasonal turtle walks
Terms & Conditions
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and possible change; normal booking conditions apply.
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