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Romancing Africa Honeymoon - 14 Days (Code H11) |
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 The Romancing Africa Honeymoon is a luxury five star South African and Namibian Honeymoon experience. The properties have been hand picked for their location and the level of service that they provide.
At each property something special is included, this can range from a bottle of bubbly to a private candle lit dinner for two or maybe a room and bed strewn with rose petals. We strive to bring you the perfect romantic experience in our part of the world. This African Honeymoon visits the Mpumalanga Highlands, the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park as well as Cape Town and the Namibian Coastal Town of Swakopmund. The last stop on this African Honeymoon is the Sossusvlei region in Namibia. |
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Honeymoon Detail |
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| Honeymoon prices vary depending on the time of year. Please send us a request with your particular requirements. We will return a detailed, no obligation quotation to you, within 24hrs of receiving the request. We can quote you in any currency of your choice. Bookings confirmed with a deposit more than six months in advance are subject to a discount of 5%. |
| Honeymoon Package Price: |
From R72 182 to R83 106 (South African Rand) per person |
| Honeymoon Starting Date: |
Any date specified by clients, this is a private tour |
| Honeymoon Starting Point: |
Anywhere in Johannesburg or Pretoria |
| Honeymoon Ending Point: |
Anywhere in Cape Town |
| What is Included: |
Below the detailed itinerary |
| What is Excluded: |
Below the detailed itinerary |
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Honeymoon Itinerary |
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Day 1: Mpumalanga Highlands
Guests are met upon arrival at O.R. Tambo International from where the honeymoon makes its way east , traversing the towns of Witbank and Belfast en route to Dullstroom. Before reaching Dullstroom a visit is made to the bird of prey and rehabilitation center where a large number of different Raptor Species can be viewed. Dullstroom dates back to the early 1880's when Dutch Settlers made their way to the place of "eternal mist". The town is situated at 2100 m above sea level, making this one of the highest towns in the country. The architecture in the town is a mixture of 19th and 20th century building designs. A short distance outside Dullstroom is the Walkersons Highland Estate one of the finest country estates. |
| Overnight: Walkersons |
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| Meals: Dinner |
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Day 2: Greater Kruger National Park (Sabi Sand)
The morning is devoted to visiting the highlights of the Panoramic Route. On entering the Panoramic Route via Long Tom Pass from Lydenburg, at 2,149 meters above sea-level we travel along the highest tarred road in South Africa. The Pass is named after an old cannon used in the Anglo Boer War and referred to as the Long Tom. From the crest of Mount Anderson look down 1,000 meters to South Africa's largest man made forest in the country.
Stops are then made at Gods Window with its sweeping views of the Lowveld Region as well as the Triplet peaks of the Three Rondavels, one of the most scenic views of the Blyde River Canyon, third largest of all the worlds canyons. The safari then crosses and descends the Eastern Escarpment and makes its way to the heart of South Africa's Big Five Country and the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park. A late afternoon game drive is conducted on open 4X4 vehicles accompanied by a local ranger and an experienced tracker, in this African Safari area.
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| Overnight: Lion Sands River Lodge |
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| Meals: Full Board |
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Day 3: Greater Kruger National Park (Sabi Sand)
The day is devoted to an early morning and late afternoon 4X4 safari in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve.The Reserve lies in the South Western Region of the Kruger National Park and is home to some of the worlds finest lodges. It is home to some of the continent's most elegant lodges, and ranges in habitat from reverie thicket along the Sabi and Sand rivers to open savannah. |
| Overnight: Lion Sands River Lodge |
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| Meals: Full Board |
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Day 4: Sabi Sand
Guests are extremely likely to see territorial leopard and lion on either the morning open 4X4 safari or the game drive conducted during the late afternoon which extends into the evening. Several clans of spotted hyena den in collapsed termite mounds and should be sighted on one of the drives. Impala are the most abundant antelope, with common waterbuck and grey duiker also frequently seen. Greater Kudu, Bushbuck and Nyala favor thickets and reverie forest, whilst buffalo herds graze in tall grasslands. Waterhole's attract elephant, white rhino, giraffe and warthog. Cape claw less otter and hippo are resident in the Sand River. Nocturnal white-tailed mongoose. The smaller cat species which are frequently seen on the night drives include the African Civet and the Large Spotted Genet |
| Overnight: Lion Sands River Lodge |
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| Meals: Breakfast, Dinner |
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Day 5: Cape Town
A last morning game drive in the Sabi Sand is followed by a late breakfast. Guests then fly to Johannesburg and from there an onward connection to Cape Town. Guests are met upon arrival at Cape Town International and are transferred to the V & A Waterfront. The late afternoon is spent at leisure. |
| Overnight: Commodore |
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| Meals: Full Board |
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Day 6: Cape Town
The morning is devoted to visiting Table Mountain. The main feature of this mountain is a level plateau of 3 km which is bordered to the East by Lions Head and to the west by Signal Hill. It is one of the most recognizable natural landmarks in the world. The cable car ride of about 5 minutes offers exceptional views of the Cape Town City Bowl. Upon reaching the top we devote some time to visiting different viewpoints from which spectacular views of the Cape Peninsula can be enjoyed.
The honeymoon then makes its way to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. The gardens cover an area of 528 hectares with 36 hectares of cultivated garden. The gardens are a celebration of South African flora - showcasing only indigenous South African plants. Fynbos, proteas, cycads and rolling lawns are intermingled with streams and ponds. The gardens are home to a great diversity of Birds, and some incredible views can be enjoyed from the upper slopes. Following the Kirstenbosch visit , we make our way back to the hotel.. |
| Overnight: Commodore |
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| Meals: Full Board |
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Day 7: Cape Town
A stop is made in Hout Bay from where a short boat ride to Seal Island is enjoyed before crossing over the Chapman's Peak. We visit the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve where some fine examples of Cape Fynbos can be seen. The Fauna in the area includes the rare Bontebok which escaped extinction during the first part of the 19th century. The reserve is also home to herds of Eland and Zebra. On the way back to Cape Town a stop is made at Boulders Beach to view the growing colony of the vulnerable African Penguin. Wooden walkways allow visitors to view the penguins in their natural habitat and there is also a new information center. |
Overnight: Commodore |
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| Meals: Full Board |
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Day 8: Winelands
Traveling via the Imposing Hellshoogte Pass, the tour makes its way to the town of Stellenbosch. Stellenbosch is the second oldest town in South Africa and is heart of the South African wine industry. A brief tour of the town offers the opportunity of viewing some of South Africa's finest examples of Cape Dutch Architecture set along oak lined streets. We then visit one of the foremost wineries in the area where the wine making process is discussed. Guests also have the opportunity to sample some of South Africa's finest before visiting the cellar where the aging process of wine is highlighted. A second vineyard is visited in the Stellenbosch region before traveling on to the Town of Somerset West where a visit is made to Vergelegen.
During its long history Vergelegen has had celebrities of international renown frequently visit, vouching that this is one of the most remarkable places in the Western Cape. Over the last decade Vergelegen has been honored by the visits of the full Executive Committee of the ANC, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, and in March 1998 by Nelson Mandela and Bill Clinton with their First Ladies. Upon completion of the visit to Vergelegen the tour makes its way back to the overnight destination. |
| Overnight: Le Franschhoek |
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| Meals: Full Board |
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Day 9: Winelands
The morning is devoted to visiting two of the finest wineries in the Franschhoek Valley where a range of different cultivars are produced. The Franschhoek area was first settled by the French Huguenots in the late 18th century, they brought with them a knowledge and understanding of the wine making process which was further adapted to South African conditions to produce some of the finest wines in South Africa. The Franschhoek Pass is then crossed with some of the most majestic mountain scenery in the Western Cape on display in order to reach Grabouw. Grabouw and Elgin the train station close to which it is situated form the heart of the Apple producing region where a visit is made to a working apple farm. Here light is shed on the production, storage and shipment of these fruit for which the Cape has become internationally renowned. During the late afternoon the tour makes its way back to Franschhoek. |
| Overnight: Le Franschhoek. |
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| Meals: Full Board |
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Day 10: Swakopmund
Guests are met after breakfast, and are transferred to Cape Town International Airport for a flight to Windhoek. Guests are met at Windhoek Airport and are transferred to Eros for a light charter to Swakopmund. Swakopmund is a quiet seaside town that was established in 1892 , it is a quaint and picturesque town with a rich history. The later afternoon is spent relaxing after the days traveling. |
| Overnight: Hansa Hotel |
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| Meals: Full Board |
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Day 11: Swakopmund
Our first stop is at ' Bird Rock '- a guano island inhabited by 200 000 birds and one of the first examples of man's efforts to utilize the rich natural resources of the area. The tour then makes its way to the Lagoon at Walvis Bay and then on to Sandwich Harbor. Both have been designated as 'Wetlands of International Importance'.
The safari then travels South to the towering, wind-sculptured dunes at the edge of Sandwich Harbor. Some 40 000 birds - 34 different species - were recorded in this area during recent surveys. Take a leisurely walk around the Lagoon (an official marine sanctuary) and you may also see seals, dolphins and even whales. The tour then makes its way back to Swakopmund where we arrive during the late afternoon. |
| Overnight: Hansa Hotel |
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| Meals: Full Board |
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Day 12: Sossusvlei
After breakfast guests are transferred to Swakopmund Air Strip for a charter flight to Sossusvlei. Experience the haunting beauty of the Namib Desert at Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge, situated in the foothills of the private Namib Rand Nature Reserve.
The Namib – known as ‘The Living Desert’ – is a world of vast space, endless horizons, dramatic desertscapes and jagged mountain heights. Led by Sossusvlei’s expert rangers and naturalists. The afternoon is devoted to exploring the desert landscape on open 4X4 vehicles. |
| Overnight: Sossusvlei Desert Lodge |
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| Full Board |
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Day 13: Sossusvlei
The morning is devoted to an excursion to the famous Sossusvlei Sand dunes, the highest in the world and Sesriem Canyon. The name 'Sossusvlei' applies to an area that encompasses the great plain of the Tsauchab River together with the red dunes that march along like giant sentinels to the south and north of the plain.
Then its on to Sesriem Canyon. The canyon begins as an almost imperceptible but nevertheless deep cleft in level, stony ground, and then widens until it finally flattens out onto the plain. Because it is so deep and sheltered, it often holds water well into the dry season - an invigorating sight in such a barren and stark environment. During the afternoon we return to the lodge and after some time for relaxation embark on a unique African Safari experience as the area is explored by quad bike. |
| Overnight: Sossusvlei Desert Lodge |
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| Meals: Full Board |
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Day 14: Departure
A morning desert experience is followed by breakfast after which guests are transferred to a local airstrip for a flight to Windhoek and from there an onward flight to Johannesburg, where an unforgettable honeymoon experience ends. |
| Overnight: None |
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| Meals: Breakfast and Dinner |
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- Accommodation as specified in the Itinerary
- Flight from the Sabi Sand to Johannesburg
- Flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town
- Flight from
Cape Town to Windhoek
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Charter flight from Windhoek to Swakopmund
- Charter flight from Swakopmund to Sossusvlei
- Charter flight from Sossusvlei to Windhoek
- Flight from Windhoek to Johannesburg
- Meals as specified in the Itinerary
- Tourism Levy
- All Applicable Taxes
- All Land Transportation in air conditioned vehicles
- All Activities and Entrance fees to places mentioned in the itinerary
- All Park Fees if Applicable
- International Airfare (Getting to South Africa and getting back home)
- Personal and Medical Insurance
- Activities not specifically stated in the itinerary
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Meals not specifically stated in the itinerary
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Romancing Africa Honeymoon Includes: