Romantic African Getaway Honeymoon - 21 Days (Code H15)

Detailed Honeymoon Itinerary
Day 1-2: Mpumalanga Highlands
The Honeymooners are met upon arrival at Johannesburg International (O.R. Tambo) from where they are transferred to Mount Sheba, surrounded by majestic mountains the hotel is situated above the historic town of Pilgrim's Rest. Forest walking trails can be found through the lush indigenous rainforests of Mount Sheba. It is the perfect mountain retreat from which to start you honeymoon experience. Guests spend two nights at Mount Sheba on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

Day 3-5: Sabi Sand
Breakfast is followed by a transfer to the Sabi Sand private game reserve and the Arathusa Safari Lodge. En route to Arathusa a stop is made at the Shangaan Cultural Village where guests enjoy a short cultural experiences which focuses on the lifestyle traditions and culture of the Shangaan people.

A short drive then leads to the Sabi Sand Private Game reserve which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park. Here you will experience the relaxed atmosphere of the African bush.Two open 4X4 game drives are conducted daily by experienced rangers and trackers. Wonderful African Nouveau cuisine is served with award winning South African wines as you dine around a roaring boma fire under the stars. Three nights are spent enjoying an African Safari at Arathusa, with meals on a full board basis.

Day 6-9: Cape Town
The honeymooners enjoy an early morning game drive followed by a hearty breakfast. They are then transferred to Hoedspruit Airport for a flight to Johannesburg and from there an onward connection to Cape Town.

Guests are met met at Cape Town International Airport and are transferred to their hotel. The Portswood is located on the trendy V & A Waterfront and offers guests superlative accommodation, stunning cuisine and world-class service. Honeymooners have easy access to many of the delights of Cape Town. A quick stroll will take you to the Two Oceans Aquarium and Maritime Museum. The V & A Waterfront is a veritable feast for the eyes and taste buds to savour. The City Center is a mere 3 km away and here you will find the Houses of Parliament, the Castle and National Gallery. For the ultimate Cape Town experience, take a cable car trip up Table Mountain. Beautiful, stretches of white beaches call the honeymooners to stretch out and bask in the warm South African sunshine. Guests spend four nights at the Portswood Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis.

Day 10-12: Winelands
After the excitement of this thriving City the honeymooners will be taken to be transferred to the Cape Winelands. We make our way first to the town of Stellenbosch. Stellenbosch is the second oldest town in South Africa and is heart of the South African wine industry. 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 wines before visiting the cellar where the aging process of wine is highlighted.

We then make our to the Franschhoek Valley, another area 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. During the late afternoon the overnight destination is reached. Guests spend three nights at Rusthof with breakfast included daily.

Overnight: Beacon Island Hotel