Wed 30 Dec - LONDON / CAPE TOWN

Depart Heathrow on your overnight flight to Cape Town.

Thu 31 Dec - ARRIVE CAPE TOWN - NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATIONS

Arrive Cape Town, complete customs and immigration formalities and proceed to the arrivals hall where you will be met and transferred to your hotel.  For first time visitors it is love at first sight. Unpredictably moody, unbelievably serene - that’s Cape Town. With its majestic Table Mountain backdrop, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world…it is cosmopolitan, complex and compelling where every day offers a multiple choice of enjoyment: new views, scenery that stretches beyond your imagination and a colourful patchwork of cultures.

See in the New Year with a bang at Cape Town's V&A Waterfront at the ever popular New Year's Eve Bash. With a programme of live music, street performers and other entertainers, this is one of the biggest New Year parties in the city and always attracts thousands of visitors. On the stroke of midnight, a fireworks display lights up the picturesque Waterfront area. Enjoy dinner and a front row seat to all the spectacular displays from your perfectly located Waterfront Restaurant.

Fri 1 Jan – FREE DAY

Enjoy your day relaxing at the hotel or spending time at the vibrant V&A Waterfront with its many shops, restaurants and bars. Alternatively take a trip up Table Mountain or spend the day on the beach.
 

Sat 2- Wed 6 Jan-  2nd SUNFOIL TEST, SOUTH AFRICA v ENGLAND Venue: Newlands Stadium Time for the action to begin. Daily return transfers will be provided to the Ground. During the Test join your host and fellow travellers at our cricket forum where you'll have an opportunity to ask any questions about the current series as well as listen to some tales from his playing days.

Thu 7 Jan – CAPE PENINSULA TOUR

Your Cape Point day tour starts along one of the most famous scenic routes in Cape Town, travelling past the spectacular pristine beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay towards the fishing Town of Hout Bay.  On arrival at Hout Bay we head down to the sea docks where you will have the opportunity to take a 45min boat trip to Seal Island or browse through some of the local arts and craft stalls. We then head off over the iconic pass of Chapman’s Peak, where you'll have an opportunity to take some amazing photos.

We continue towards the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve where we take the funicular to the light-house and capture some spectacular views of False Bay.  Lunch is served at the 2 Oceans Restaurant at Cape Point.

We then head off round the opposite side of the Peninsula towards the Naval Base of Simon’s Town and Boulders Beach, where we make a point of stopping at Boulders to see the African colony of Jackass Penguins. The final part of the tour takes us for a closer look at False Bay passing through some quaint coastal villages, such as Fish Hoek and Kalk Bay. Our last stop is at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens before returning to the hotel. 

Fri 8 Jan - FREE DAY

Time to do your own thing. Spend today out and about visiting some of the cities 'must see ' attractions including Table Mountain and Robben Island.

Sat 9 Jan - CAPE WINELANDS TOUR

Transfer to Stellenbosch in the beautiful Cape Winelands. Today, you'll experience the culture, tradition and true romance of Stellenbosch as you stroll through the old town centre. Visit the oldest restored townhouse in the South Africa. Enjoy ready-to-dunk rusks (traditional biscuit) with indigenous teas and you can’t leave the country without trying biltong and droëwors! We visit a small, family-run butchery to find out more and to taste the product, while a variety of white and red wines from award-winning estates will be sampled on our walk.

We transfer to the beautiful Vergelegen Estate for a Picnic Lunch - Vergelegen's mystic Camphor Forest is the venue for our "white tablecloth" picnic. Here we will enjoy an intimate picnic in a beautifully shaded and tranquil environment in the remnants of Van Der Stel's Camphor forest. After lunch, return to the hotel.

Sun 10 Jan - CAPE TOWN / KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Check out and transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Hoedspruit. On arrival at Hoedspruit Airport, Kapama Rangers welcome and greet guests before assisting them onto open safari vehicles for the short transfer to the lodge where you check in and enjoy lunch.

Kapama Private Game Reserve is an African Eden. Sweeping across 13 000 hectares of savannah and riverine forest, Kapama represents a piece of Africa as it used to be. With the mighty Drakensberg mountains in the distance and iconic Kruger National Park to the east, Kapama has distilled the finest wildlife safari offerings for the enjoyment of guests. As part of the greater Kruger area, vast herds of buffalo, elephant and antelope are resident on Kapama, along with many predators. The reserve is a slice of wilderness paradise far from the madding crowd; a place of renewal and reconnection with the natural world.

Enjoy your first afternoon safari.  Dinner will be enjoyed in the Lodge dining Room.

Mon 11 - Tue 12 Jan - KAPAMA GAME RESERVE

The days start with an early wake-up call between 5am and 5:30am. Tea, coffee and rusks are enjoyed together before heading out at first light. Halfway through the game drive, there’s a stop for hot drinks and snacks, before returning to the lodge at around 9am for a hearty breakfast. After breakfast take a nature walk with your Ranger, relax around the pool or enjoy a spa treatment or one of the many activities the lodge has on offer. Options include (payable locally): Spa treatments, Elephant back Safari or a nature walk.

Lunch is served at your leisure followed by an afternoon safari.  Dinner will either be served at the lodge dining room or in the open air Boma.

Wed 13 Jan - SCENIC PANORMAIC TOUR TO JOHANNESBURG

We depart Kapama by coach and drive back to Johannesburg via the scenic Panorama Route. The route along the Mpumalanga escarpment is both pleasurable and picturesque to drive as there is so much to see. Along the way you will enjoy stops at Gods Window, Blyde River Canyon and Mac Falls.  

Arrive Johannesburg early evening and transfer to Sandton, one of Johannesburg's prestigious suburbs and your chosen hotel. 

Thu 14- Mon 18 Jan-  3rd SUNFOIL TEST, SOUTH AFRICA v ENGLAND Venue: Wanderers Stadium Time for the action to begin. Daily return transfers will be provided to the Ground. During the Test join your host and fellow travellers at our cricket forum where you'll have an opportunity to ask any questions about the current series as well as listen to some tales from his playing days.

Tue 19 Jan – JOHANNESBURG - LONDON

Enjoy a lazy morning at the hotel before its time to pack your bags and transfer to Johannesburg International Airport for your flight home.  Arrive London Heathrow early the following morning (20 January)

CAPE TOWN HOTELS

 
Table Bay Hotel     5 Star  (on request)

Set on the historic waterfront, a hotel has been created that is not only a tribute to this world-famous bay, but which also sets its own standards in international service, cuisine and luxury. The Table Bay Hotel is magnificent, straddling the antique breakwater with a style that is both innovative and entirely in keeping with its surroundings. Its contemporary architectural treasure, its design and execution are the result of trans-continental co-operation. The hotel was opened with much fanfare in May 1997 by President Nelson Mandela himself. The Table Bay Hotel has a total of 329 fully air-conditioned rooms which include luxury rooms, superior luxury rooms and suites. The rooms have luxurious walk-in cupboards, marble finishes and writing desks and each is equipped with a butler station, honour bar and computerised safe. In-room dining is offered 24 hours.
Price Supplement (10 nights): Twin/Double Sharing £1,520  / Single Supplement £1,066

The Westin Cape Town  5 Star

Set in one of the most popular destinations in the world, at the gateway to the historic V&A Waterfront, The Westin Grand Cape Town Arabella Quays is only minutes away from excellent shopping, vibrant city night life, historical monuments and museums, iconic Table Mountain, and the pristine beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay. The hotel offers unlimited complimentary shuttle transfers to the V&A Waterfront. Guests are welcomed by warm, spacious rooms – finished in bursts of African colour and inspired by the burnished landscape of the Winelands. Most of the 483 rooms and suites offer floor to ceiling panoramic views of the city, Table Mountain, and the famed working harbour.  Thirty7 is our striking show kitchen offering fine brasserie-style fare. Meals are made using only the freshest local ingredients and beautifully presented in an informal, relaxed atmosphere.
Price Supplement (10 nights): Twin/Double Sharing £477  / Single Supplement £536
 

Commodore Hotel   4 Star 

A lovely four-star hotel, the Commodore has a unique nautical flavour ideally suited to it’s romantic location; in the heart of Cape Town’s Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, South Africa’s premier entertainment and tourist attraction. The rooms offer views of both the harbour and the full splendour of Table Mountain and are fully equipped with air-conditioning, television and tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel has a restaurant and bar, pool, gym, Spa and offers free wi-fi.

The Commodore Hotel is a 5 minute walk from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with its wide range of shopping opportunities, museums, bars, breweries, restaurants, live music and entertainment.
 

The Portswood    4 Star  (sold out)

The Portswood enjoys an ideal location in the heart of Cape Town's V&A Waterfront, an area renowned for its great selection of bars, restaurants and shops. The hotel is seen as an important part of Cape Town's history, as the restaurant and lobby are built around the original well and holding cells for prisoner’s heading to Robben Island some 300 years ago.

This is the sister property to the adjoining Commodore Hotel and offers guests comfortable accommodation and a range of facilities including a swimming pool and terrace, restaurant, bar and 24 hour room service.  All rooms have been recently remodelled, are air-conditioned and feature a television, Wi-Fi, min bar, tea & coffee making facilities, ensuite bathrooms, hairdryer and safe. 

PRIVATE GAME RESERVE

 

Kapama River Lodge   4 Star  (on request)

Kapama Private Game Reserve is an African Eden. Sweeping across 13 000 hectares of savannah and riverine forest, Kapama represents a piece of Africa as it used to be. Located in close proximity to Eastgate Airport, guests are met by rangers and taken to the lodge in open vehicles. As part of the greater Kruger area, vast herds of buffalo, elephant and antelope are resident on Kapama, along with plentiful predators.

The majestic northern Drakensberg mountains form the backdrop to the lodge, which is positioned along a bend of the seasonal Kapama River. River Lodge epitomises five-star safari accommodation with each spacious room featuring a full en-suite bathroom and uninterrupted views of this game rich, Big 5, reserve. Guest entertainment includes a swimming pool, lounge, bar, library, curio shop and boma. Meals are of a buffet style and offer a variety of freshly prepared pan African dishes.

 

JOHANNESBURG HOTEL OPTIONS

The Maslow    4 Star

The Maslow is the ultimate new business hotel in Sandton providing an environment where individuals can reach their full potential by having the facilities, technology and intelligence in place to facilitate business. Situated in the heart of Sandton’s business district, home to top investment banks, financial institutions, the Gautrain station and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, The Maslow offers some of the best corporate facilities in Sandton, including complimentary high speed internet access throughout the hotel, 13 meeting rooms, conference centre with multi-divisible ballroom and auditorium, techno gym and an Africology Spa. The Maslow hotel offers a complimentary scheduled return transfer service every 15 minutes to the Gautrain Station and Sandton City. Guests may alsomake use of the Maslow’s private chauffer service.

The Michelangelo    5 Star

The elegant Michelangelo Hotel is a member of the 'Leading Hotels of the World', situated in the heart of the exclusive Sandton district.  Renaissance inspired architecture ensures a luxurious feel throughout and the rooms and suites offer a tasteful and elegant retreat. Located on Nelson Mandela Square 'Africa's Business and Lifestyle Capital' the Michelangelo is within easy access to Africa's finest shops, restaurants, cinemas and theatres. The hotel's two restaurants provide an international culinary experience and are complimented by many fine restautants and bars in Nelson Mandela Square. Hotel facilities include a bar, fully euipped gym with steam bath, heated indoor pool and sundeck.
Price Supplement (6 nights): Twin/Double Sharing £200  / Single Supplement £398

 

BRITISH AIRWAYS

Flights depart from London Heathrow - Terminal 3 & returns to Termianl 5
Economy baggage allowance - 1 piece of hold luggage - max weight 23 kilos
All flight times are based on the 24hr clock and are subject to change

How to book

When you have chosen the holiday you wish to book, call our sales team on 01737 244398 to check the availability of the tour. 

To confirm your booking we need to collect a deposit payment equivalent to 30% of the total holiday price. The deposit amount will increase if flights are added as the full cost of the flights needs to be collected at the time of booking. Our preferred method of payment is via bank transfer, quoting your invoice number (TSTXXXX) on all payments. Credit and debit cards are also accepted.   

Your final balance payment will be due 90 days before you are due to travel. The person signing the booking form will be treated as doing so on behalf of, and with the consent of, all the persons for whom the booking is made and is responsible for ensuring due payment of all monies.  Please ensure you return your signed booking form, together with a copy of the photograph page of all passports. 

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