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Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve
Bush/Game Lodge – Sabi-Sands/Manyeleti

 

Leopard Hills is built on a hill overlooking a natural waterhole. With only eight beautifully appointed suites, Leopard Hills offers as much privacy as you could wish for.

Location
Leopard Hills is situated in the western sector of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve bordering the world-famous Kruger National Park and is approximately 500km due east of Johannesburg. The lodge is easily accessible either by road, or by air, flying directly from Johannesburg International Airport to the lodge or on the commercial airlines to Skukuza, Hoedspruit and Nelspruit Airports.

Activities
Fly-In, Safari Lodge, Wildlife, Game Drives, Safari, Self Drive, Walking /Hiking, Honeymoon, Photography, Birding, Cuisine

Attractions
Leopard Hills traverses over 10 000 hectares of the world-renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which forms part of the greater Kruger National Park ecosystem. State-of-the-art landrovers, specifically designed for Leopard Hills, have individaul bucket seats with fold-down arm rests, ensuring your optimum safety and comfort.

Facilities Eight luxurious glass-fronted airconditioned suites, each complete with its own sundeck and private rock plung pool, fully stocked mini bar, romantic bathroom with Victorian bath, double indoor and outdoor showers, offer superb views of the bushveld beyond. *Central swimming pool* open air verandah*lounge, bar & dinning*a library* well stocked curio shop and a fully stocked wine cellar. Our experienced staff have been hand selected for their knowledge, enthusiasm and total dedication to service excellence, thus ensuring complete enjoyment of yoursafari.

Additional Information
Early morning and late afternoon/evening game drives in search of Africa's big game, are conducted by your knowledgeable professional ranger. Optional walking safaris where you will discover a few of the endless number of fascinating small creatures of Africa. These are just of few of the amazing encounters awaiting you.

Child Policy

  • Children over 12 welcome



Tanda Tula

Bush/Game Lodge – Timbavati


One of the original game lodges of the Timbavati Nature Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park. Rated as South Africa's most luxurious tented camp, Tanda Tula promises a true wilderness experience.

Location
Renowned as the most luxurious tented camp in South Africa, Tanda Tula is situated amidst 20 000 acres of bushveld. 8 luxury tented suite, 40 mins drive from Hoedspruit airport.

Activities
Fly-In, Safari Lodge, Wildlife, Game Drives, Safari, Self Drive, Walking /Hiking, Photography, Birding, LuxuryTented Camp

Attractions
With a handful of visitors and a vehicle density of less than one per square mile, the words 'private, secluded and tranquil' best describe a stay here. Safaris are conducted either on foot or in open-sided game-viewing vehicles. The focal point of the camp is the bar/lounge overlooking the watering hole. Afternoons spent around the pool are popular whilst the highlight of each evening are the open-air dinners served around the log fires in the riverbed.

Facilities
The accommodation at Tanda Tula comes in the form of luxuriously appointed East African-style tented suites, all with en-suite bathrooms and private timber decks overlooking the riverbed. Those seeking exclusivity may be interested in the Tandala thatched suite with its own private pool, personal cook, rangere and game-viewing vehicle.
The luxury tents offer hot and cold water and are equipped with fans, hairdyers and mosquito netting.


Additional Information
Group itineraries, special interest itineraries, bush walks and game drives with professional rangers. Green Hunting.

Child Policy

  • Children 8+ welcome



Illyria House

Guest House – Johannesburg

Illyria House is an exclusive privately owned residence, set in delightful tranquil gardens, overlooking the historical Jacaranda City of Pretoria and the famous Union Buildings.
Location
Illyria House is an exclusive privately owned residence, set in delightful tranquil gardens, overlooking the historical Jacaranda City of Pretoria and the famous Union Buildings.

Activities
Self Drive, Horse Trails, Shopping, Cuisine, Health/Spa, Golf, Sport Facility, Day Excursions, Guest House/ Bed & Breakfast

Attractions
Fine antiques and 17th century tapestries. The standard city tour of Pretoria includes visits to the Voortrekker Monument, Church Square, Kruger/Melrose House and the Union Buildings. In October, the Jacaranda trees bloom, turning the city into a lilac fairyland. For tourists based in Pretoria, there is a choice between the Rhino & Lion Park, and the Pilanesberg National Park, which is home to the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant). Feeding time can be observed at the De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Captive Breeding Centre where hyenas, vultures and cheetahs flourish in a natural, but controlled environment. Experience Lesedi, a multi-cultural African village home to four major African tribes. Visit homesteads and watch, or join, traditional dancing and singing. A tour to Soweto, including a traditional medicine shop, can be combined with a trip through Johannesburg and the Gold Reef City themepark. The world’s biggest diamond was discovered at the nearby Cullinan Mine. The surface tour includes the Diamond Room, where a selection of uncut diamonds and replicas of world famous diamonds are displayed. Another African experience not to be missed is a sunrise safari in a hot air balloon over the Hartbeespoort Dam and the Magaliesberg Mountains. South Africa’s Kingdom of Pleasure can be found at Sun City or Lost City. Facilities range from a casino to golf courses and a crocodile farm. Loopspruit Wine Estate is the only one of its kind north of the Vaal river. Enjoy a guided tour, wine tasting and a traditional Bushveld lunch. Sporting facilities ranging from horseriding and golf to tennis and hiking trails are available and trips to the Botanical Gardens and the State Theatre can also be arranged.

Facilities
Six en-suite double rooms. Exceptional hospitality and cuisine.

Additional Information
Hairdressing, manicures, facials and body massage by appointment. Our guests have free access to the prestigious Health and Racquet Club nearby. Manicures, pedicures, facials, massages and hairdressers can also be provided in the house. Please find attached a list of day tours that can be arranged for our guests upon arrival. Sporting facilities ranging from horseriding and golf to tennis and hiking trails by arrangement. Personelised tours to the Botanical Gardens and the State Theatre can also be arranged.

Child Policy

  • No children welcome



Blue Train - Southbound

Johannesburg - Cape Town City



A 1 night/2 day 5 STAR luxury train journey from Pretoria to Cape Town. Please note that this package has, for the sake of convenience to the system, been worked out and priced from Johannesburg International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. However, these transfers will be flexible to your needs as to your starting or end destinations within the area. (There is also the option of travelling in a luxury suite at an additional surcharge).

Day 1
Pretoria. You will be met and transferred from Johannesburg Airport or your hotel in the area to Pretoria Station an hour before the scheduled 08h50 departure. Depart Pretoria Station at 08h50. and you are on our way. The journey to the heart of South Africa's finest winelands and one of the fairest cities on earth: Cape Town, covers 1 600 kilometres (994 miles). The Blue Train passes the gold fields of the Witwatersrand, the grain, fruit and sunflower farms of the northern Cape, on to Kimberley, seat of South Africa's original diamond rush. Kimberley is the town where Cecil John Rhodes established De Beers, today the biggest diamond mining concern in the world. From there you see the desolately beautiful Karoo thirst lands where ancient fossils attest to its history as a primeval swamp, where ostriches run wild, where the skies erupt into dramatic sunsets and from which Olive Schreiner, author of the classic South African novel, Story of an African Farm, drew much of her inspiration.

Day 2
Arrive at Cape Town station at 12h00. This morning you will see the sun rise over the Hex River Mountains. Imbibe the emerald green Eden of the Hex River Valley, where most of South Africa's export grapes are grown. Late autumn produces one of the world's most extravagant natural sights when the barlinka vines transform into blazing crimson. The Hex River is also famous for one of South Africa's most romantic and ghostly legends about a beautiful young girl, Eliza Meiring who, in 1768, went mad after her beloved fell to his death in the forbidding Matroosberg mountains. Crossing the Hex River mountain range was a daunting task for surveyors in 1876 who had to plot the course the tracks should follow. The 16,3-kilometer (10.13-mile) Hex River Tunnel system, the fourth longest in the world, is a monument to advanced engineering skills. Nearing the end of our journey,, we head to the town of Paarl, set in a wide, fertile valley surrounded by purple-hued mountains. The town, which was established in 1720 by French Huguenot settlers, is further distinguished by the oak-lined streets and beautiful old Cape Dutch buildings. Finally, the distinctive shape of Table Mountain appears in the distance as The Blue Train approaches Cape Town. We will arrive at Cape Town station at 12h00. At the station, you will be met once again and transferred to your hotel or guest house nearby or, to Cape Town International Airport for your onward journey.



Grande Roche

Estate Hotel – Cape Winelands


As one of the country’s few five-star estate hotels in South Africa, the Grande Roche of Paarl has become a legend on the local hospitality scene.

Location
The largest inland town in the Cape Province, Paarl, is about 60 km North-east of Cape Town, approximately 40 minutes by car. Renowned for its illustrious past and unrivalled scenic beauty, Paarl is dominated by 3 huge granite domes which is Paarl Mountain, and the Berg River which flows through the town. The history of Paarl dates back to 1657 when Abraham Gabbema visited the Berg River valley on one of his exploration trips inland from the Cape settlement. The legend goes that Gabbema stumbled into this beautiful valley after a rainstorm and seeing the glistening granite domes, promptly named it De Paarl (The Pearl), a name which stayed till today. Paarl is the heart of South Africa’s winelands and boasts the headquarters of KWV (Cooperative Wine Growers’ Association) and the start of the Paarl Wine Route. It is primarily an agricultural-based village with few industries. Annual events like the Nederburg Wine Auction, The Festival of the Vine, KWV Canoe Marathon and Paarl Golf Tournaments attract nation-wide interest.

Activities
Self Drive, Walking /Hiking, Honeymoon, Country Lodge, Shopping, Photography, Birding, Cuisine, Golf, Day Excursions, Wine Tasting

Attractions
As one of the country’s few five-star estate hotels in South Africa, the Grande Roche of Paarl has become a legend on the local hospitality scene for having won such a formidable array of awards and culinary accolades since its opening in January 1992. This gem of South Africa is set on a gentle slope overlooking vineyards and rugged mountains, the manor house and its sprawl of individually decorated suites are a gentle alternative to the hurly-burly of big city life. And it is the hotel’s subtle attention to detail that sets it apart form the rest. Grande Roche has received a remarkable collection of honours in its relatively brief history: The Diners Club award for the best winelist in South Africa. Bosman’s Restaurant was named as South Africa’s top de luxe restaurant by the American Express/Style magazine. Bosman’s was rated among the Top Ten Restaurants of South Africa in the 1996 Perrier Restaurant Guide and Flying Springbok. Bosman’s was awarded the official Chaine des Rotisseurs blazon. Bosman’s was voted South Africa’s best Chaine du Rotisseur Restaurant. In 1993 the Grande Roche with all it's buildings was declared a national monument. The Grande Roche was awarded the top SATOUR hospitality award, the Silver Classification. Grande Roche became a member of the Relais & Chateaux in November 1994. In 1995 Grande Roche was awarded the Relais Gourmand status by Relais Chateaux. The SATOUR Tourism Award for South Africa's Hotel of the Year 1995.

Facilities
All suites are equipped with airconditioning, heating facilities, mini bar, radio and TV in the lounge as well as in the bedroom, direct dial telephone, fax facility optional. All bathrooms are fitted with heated towel rails, gowns, radio and telephone, separate bath and shower facilities and 2 wash basins. 1 Honeymoon Suite/Presidential Suite historical building; lounge, bedroom (king size bed), bathroom (double shower, jacuzzi, bidet), private roof sun terrace. 18 Terrace Suites lounge, bedroom, bathroom (separate shower and bath, double basins), front terrace with garden furniture overlooking vineyards. All on one level. 5 Duplex Suites and 5 junior Rooms historical buildings Ground level: lounge, guest toilet First floor: bedroom, bathroom (separate shower and bath facilities, 2 wash basins) 5 Executive Rooms historical buildings Integrated lounge/bedroom, bathroom (4 separate shower and bath, 1 with bath/shower combination). 1 Junior Suite historical building Lounge, bedroom (queen size bed), bathroom (bath and shower combination). Bosman's Gourmet restaurant open air dining with spectacular views Tarantella Bar Barbecue area Kraal pool, gym and massage room own masseur sauna and steambath fitness room pool with quiet suntan area shower facilities 24 hour room service Historic chapel for intimate weddings or meditation Ample parking VIP VW Caravelle bus Helipad Antiques/African art gift shop Hair salon and shopping  1 suite for disabled Paarl Golf Club nearby with complimentary transport Golf handcarts 2 floodlit tennis courts 2 swimming pools Bicycles/Tandem

Additional Information
Suggested walking and driving tours from Grande Roche History on your doorstep  The Afrikaans Language Museum on the southern side of Paarl Mountain is a perfect site from which to look out across the Paarl Valley to the Drakenstein Mountains. Drive along the Jan Phillips Mountain Drive to the northern side of the mountain for a panoramic view of Paarl. Visit the Wildflower Garden or drive up to the magnificient rock formation after which Paarl was named. At Rhebokskloof, Landskroon and Zandwijk Estate you can sample fine wines. Visit Fairview Estate, famous for its wines as well as its local cheeses. A walking tour of Paarl Walking down Main Street, visit the Strooidak Church, the old Town Hall, the Oude Pastorie Museum, the Toringkerk (Tower Church) and the many beautifully preserved old buildings, many of which house antique shops, country stores and art galleries. Return to the Hotel by walking along the Berg River Boulevard. A World Famous Winery Possibly the most famous name in South African wines is Nederburg. After sampling superb Nederburg vintages and touring the magnificent cellar, visit the historic Dal Josaphat farmhouses. Then take a tour to Schoongezicht Estate and visit the nearby waterblommetjie farm. Finally, visit the beautifully restored Roggeland, now a guesthouse, and Non Pareille that houses a group of artists who may be exhibiting their work there. Before returning to Grand Roche, pay a visit to the Bhabhatane weavers of Vlakkeland. Beyond the Mountains Take the R45 to Wellington and turn off towards Bain’s Kloof to enjoy a drive along the breathtaking pass. Along the way, swim in the crystal clear mountain water at Tweede Tol. Beyond the Kloof, turn left on the R46 to Tulbagh, one of the most picturesque villages in the Cape. While there, pay a visit to the estate Paddegang and collect some of their excellent wines with their amusing " Frog Theme" labels. Then return to Paarl via the R46 through Nuwekloof, which was the old wagon trail around the mountains. Valleys of Beauty and Plenty Drive through the Huguenot to Worcester to visit Kleinplasie, South Africa’s famous Farm Museum where the visitor can experience life as it was lived since the earliest days of the first settlers. A visit to the Karoo Botanical Gardens is recommended. After sampling some of the locally produced Witblitz (firewater), continue along the N1 to De Doorns and pass by Matroosberg, the highest mountain in the Western Cape. Then head for Ceres, the heart of South Africa’s export fruit growing territory, and continue along the N1, but turn left along the Hex River Pass on the R46. After some 31km through an arid landscape, contrasting sharply with the lush green of the Boland, turn left again to Ceres descending via Theronsberg Pass with a spectacular view of the Valley and its fruit orchards. Finally, return to Paarl along the R43 through Mitchell’s Pass. The Breede River Valley Take the N1 to Worcester, following the signposts for Du Toitskloof Pass and the old road before the Tunnel was built. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Paarl from the summit of the Pass, then turn off in Worcester on the R60 towards Robertson and McGregor, one of the prettiest mid-nineteenth century villages in the Cape. Then continue towards Ashton and go through Cogman’s Kloof on the R62 to Montagu with its famous thermal springs. Into the Wilderness Drive to Wellington via the R45 and on to Gouda. Continue on the R46 then take the R303 and up to the top of Gydo Pass and stop for a magnificent view of the Ceres Valley and the Hex River Mountains. By the way of the Buffelsberg Pass and the Middelberg pass head to Citrusdal . The town is renowned for its orange groves and winery. Continue on the R303 for three kilometres along the Olifants River to turn right after some 13 kilometres to Algeria where you can have a refreshing swim in the clear mountain water of the Cederberg Range. Turn back towards Cape Town taking the N7 and into the R365 to the village of Porterville and see the historic Dutch East India Company cannon in front of the Police Station. Then take the R44 back to Wellington and on to Paarl. Adventure into the Interior Head for Clanwilliam, via the R44 and R356 and continue along the N7. Take the R364 through the Pakhuis Pass, turning off after approximately 37 kms to the village of Wuppertal, a picturesque and unspoiled village of white thatched cottages and a graceful gabled church, where the first Rhenish mission was established in 1830. On the way back to Paarl, stop in at one of the farm stalls along the road to taste the world famous Rooibos health tea. Continue along the N7 to Malmesbury and take the R45 to Paarl. A variation of this tour is a visit to the West Coast. Visit Lamberts Bay, enjoy an Al Fresco meal of fresh fish and crayfish with homemade bread at the Muisbosskerm and visit Bird Island, a paradise for bird lovers.

Child Policy

  • Children 7+ welcome


Full Day Winelands Tour
Full Day Excursion

Private guided Full Day Tour including Wine tasting and lunch on one of the estates, Cape architecture and picturesque landscape.

Your private driver/guide will collect you from your hotel at 09h30. Stellenbosch and Paarl are of the finest wine regions to be found nearby Cape Town. These areas with their rugged grey-blue mountain backdrop occupy a matrix of fertile valleys. Our exploration of the Cape wine culture ranges from the early pioneer period, some 330 years ago, to the present industry with its international recognition. The excursion into the Cape Winelands includes an insight into the rich heritage that surrounds the romantic estates. The characteristic Cape Dutch Architecture stands as a symbol of the early heritage and that of true winemaking pioneers whose perseverance earned their product a world wide reputation. The tour ends around 17h30.

Duration:   8 hours



Cape Grace

City/Modern Hotel – Cape Town City


Sited at the famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town. 'The grace of the old world, the beauty of the Cape and the joy of good living'.

Location
Sited at the famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town. 'The grace of the old world, the beauty of the Cape and the joy of good living'. Situated on the West Quay of Cape Towns Waterfront the elegant Cape Grace Hotel occupies the prime scenic position overlooking the new international yacht basin with views of the majestic Table Mountain. Owned and managed by the Brand family, the hotel continues their tradition of providing unobtrusive and efficient service from staff who genuinely delight in making guests feel at home.

Activities
Self Drive, Honeymoon, City Hotel, Shopping, Conference Facilities, Photography, Cuisine

Attractions
The architecture reflects the strong French historical influence of the Cape.

Facilities
Each luxuriously appointed room has its own lounge, walk-in dressing room with separate showers and double vanities catering for the individuality and privacy of the guests. A tribute to style and elegance, inspired by the fairest Cape of all. Cuisine is contemporary and relaxed. The restaurant and the cocktail bar both have view terraces overlooking the new Bascule Bridge which functions as gateway for the passing yachts.

Additional Information
As the Cape Grace is situated in the heart of the Waterfront only a three minute drive from the city centre, leisure and sight seeing opportunities abound. In walking distance is the Victoria Wharf, now world famous for its ocean views, shops, restaurants, cinemas and theatre. With the incomparable splendour of Table Mountain as a backdrop the Waterfront experience is a memorable blend of culture, service and nautical charm.

Child Policy

  • Toddlers (0 - 3 years) welcome
  • Children (4 - 12 years) welcome
  • Children over 12 welcome


Full Day Cape Peninsula
Full Day Excursion

Private guided Full Day Tour of the magnificent Cape Peninsula, Kirstenbosch and Cape Point Nature Reserve.


Your private driver/guide will collect you from your hotel at 09h30. The day starts at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, which boasts the greatest collection of flora in Southern Africa - representing 12 000 species of plants from the Cape Floral Kingdom. We then drive over Ou Kaapse Weg mountain pass and along the scenic Atlantic seaboard, famous for its white beaches, surfing and glorious sunsets, until we enter the Cape Point Nature Reserve. This pristine national park lies at the south-western most tip of Africa, and is one of the most rugged and magnificent places on the continent, with secluded beaches and mountain fynbos, including many of the Cape's famous Protea flower species. This is the place where some people claim the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet. Although there is a marked differnce between the temperature of the ocean on either side of this narrow peninsula, it is more accurate that this is the meeting point of the warm Mozambique current and the cold Benguella current.

You will then visit the African penguin colony at Boulders beach, Simonstown, followed by lunch at one of the fine restaurants overlooking the rocks and pounding surf of False Bay. A visit to the traditional fishing harbour of Kalk Bay is a colourful experience as fishermen land the daily catch. This is followed by a visit to some of the eclectic shops and trading stores lining the coast road, after which you make your way back to your hotel. The tour ends around 17h30.

Duration:   8 hours




Half Day City/Shopping Tour
Half Day Excursion - Mornings Only


Private guided Half Day Tour includes a drive up Signal Hill and other places of interest in the Mother City – the historic Company Gardens, South African Museum, Palimentary BUildings, St Georges Mall, Green Market Square and the Pan African Market.

Your private driver/guide will collect you from your hotel at 08h00. The day starts with a drive up Signal Hill with a few over the "Mother City". The "Mother City" of South Africa was founded when the first Dutch settlers arrived here in 1652, and is today South Africa's premier tourist destination and is rated one of the finest cities in the world to visit. Enjoy a walk through the historic Company Gardens and a visit to the Ethinology section of the South African Museum. A walk past the Palaminentary Buildings and St Georges Cathedral. Enjoy a drive by the Castle and the Parade and then onto St Georges Mall, visit Green Market Square and the Pan African Market. The tour ends around 12h00.

Duration:   4 hours



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1.      Leopard Hills Private Game Reserve

2.      Tanda Tula

3.      Illyria House

4.      Blue Train - Southbound

5.      Grande Roche

6.      Cape Grace

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