We Love —
- Embark on an incredible discovery of some of South Africa's highlights, from the charms of Cape Town to the natural wonders of the Pilanesberg Game Reserve.
- Stay in a variety of stylish and comfortable hotels as you travel across the country and take in some captivating sights along the way.
- This trip is extra special as it includes 2 nights on the fantastic Blue Train, where elegant interiors and breathtaking scenic views await!
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Your Itinerary In Brief —
12 Nights
4 Nights in Cape Town
3 Nights in Stellenbosch
3 Nights on the Blue Train Cape Town
1 Night in Pretoria
2 Nights in Pilanesberg
Your Itinerary —
4 Nights in Cape Town at The Stock Exchange, in a Studio Apartment
Your South African adventure begins in Cape Town with a stay at The Stock Exchange.
The Stock Exchange comprises thirty-three apartment-style rooms, split into three bold, playful and captivating themes: Urban Jungle, Urban Art and Urban Pattern. Each room offers views of Cape Town's authentic city landscape which complement the property's creative essence.
The Stock Exchange's unique interior design principle places much emphasis on the celebration of local talent and the formation of a genuine connection with the neighborhood. Furniture and décor items in the Stock Exchange's rooms will be pinpointed on a "design map" of Woodstock, enabling guests to purchase similar goods and support the region's artisans.
Inclusions - Breakfast
Exclusions - All other meals and personal extras not mentioned under inclusions
3 Nights in Stellenbosch at Oude Werf Hotel, in a Comfy Room
Following your time in Cape Town, you will journey to Stellenbosch and stay at the Oude Werf Hotel.
The oldest hotel in South Africa, Oude Werf hotel is a landmark in the heart of Stellenbosch - wine capital and university town - Oude Werf blends Georgian origins, with 4-star luxury and 21st Century comfort. It includes 58 styled rooms and enclosed garden, including Superior (shower only), Superior Plus (shower and bath) and the hotel's signature Deluxe rooms centered around a 200-year-old Inn-house, with enclosed garden and pool.
The Oude Werf Restaurant, with its vine covered courtyard, offers gourmet dining with a traditional Cape flavor and selected local wines. The hotel is ideally set amidst the town's many heritage sights, museums, galleries and vibrant café and boutique culture, with the 200 wine estates of the area easily accessible via the convenient Vine Hopper Wine Route shuttle service.
Inclusions - Breakfast
Exclusions - All other meals and personal extras not mentioned under inclusions
2 Nights on Blue Train, Cape Town to Pretoria, in a Deluxe Suite
From Stellenbosch you will journey to Cape Town Station to board the The Blue Train.
As time meandered from the 19th Century towards the dawn of the new era, a dream was born. A dream of harnessing steam technology to link Africa’s vast south to north, around the awe-inspiring mountain ranges that dot the continent, through the apparently arid desert landscapes, over untamed savannah grasslands teeming with wildlife. From the Cape all the way to Cairo, all of this on parallel lines of tempered steel. It is from this dream that The Blue Train was born.
Cairo was never to be, but the dreamers persevered and The Blue Train now traverses South Africa and its breath-taking scenery in a manner that befits the mystique that has grown around it. Kings and presidents have indulged on this magnificent, moving five-star hotel-on-wheels. From love-struck honeymooners, to adulated celebrities. And even ordinary folk who romanticize about a life of spectacular luxury, a life that has seemed tantalizingly out of reach. Until now.
Inclusions- All meals, High tea, Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), Off-train excursions, Porterage
Exclusions- French champagne, Caviar, External telephone calls, all other meals and personal extras and items not mentioned under inclusions.
Your Train Itinerary
Welcome aboard The Blue Train. Your unforgettable experience is about to begin.
Day 1:
12h00 - Register and check-in at The Blue Train Lounge, Cape Town Station. Guests will enjoy pre-departure dry snacks and drinks.
13h15 - Boarding commences. Butlers usher guests to their suites. Suite orientation done by butlers. Boarding concludes at 13:45
14h00 - The Blue Train departs from Cape Town Station (will depart earlier once all guests have checked-in). Canapes are served on board
16h00 - High Tea is served in the Non-Smoking Lounge Card
18h30 - 20h00 First sitting for Dinner
(Please Note: Dinner is an elegant affair. Gentlemen are requested to at least wear a jacket/waistcoat). Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed
20h15 - 22h00 Second sitting for Dinner
(Please Note: Dinner is an elegant affair. Gentlemen are requested to at least wear a jacket/waistcoat). Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed
Day 2:
06h00 - 09h00 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first- served basis.
11h30 - 13h00 First sitting for Lunch
13h15 - 14h30 Second sitting for Lunch
Off-The-Train Excursion
(Weather and time-permitting)
14h00 - The Blue Train arrives at Kimberley Station.
Guests disembark and gather at the railway museum, from where they will be ushered to a bus, which transfers them to the Kimberley Open Mine Museum.
15h00 - Guests arrive at the Open Mine Museum for a tour of the mine. Guests are first taken to view interesting and historical sites. Guests are also taken onto an enclosed ramp on the edge of the Big Hole.
17h00 - Guests depart from the Open Mine Museum for Kimberley Station. At Kimberley Station guests are greeted with a glass of sherry. The sherry glass engraved with The Blue Train logo is a memento for guests to keep. After this exciting tour, guests are welcome to refresh themselves and enjoy aperitifs before dinner.
18h30 - The Blue Train departs Kimberley Station for the journey Northbound to Pretoria.
18h30 - 20h00 First sitting for Dinner
(Please Note: Dinner is an elegant affair. Gentlemen are requested to at least wear a jacket/waistcoat). Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed
20h30 - 22h00 Second sitting for Dinner
(Please Note: Dinner is an elegant affair. Gentlemen are requested to at least wear a jacket/waistcoat). Guests enjoy post-dinner drinks, cognacs and Cuban cigars in the Club Car before retiring to bed
Day 3:
06h30 - 10h30 Breakfast is served on a first-come-first- served basis.
12h00 - The Blue Train arrives at Pretoria Station.
1 Night at the Premier Hotel Pretoria, in a Standard Room
You will then enjoy a transfer from Pretoria station to the Premier Hotel Pretoria.
Situated in the heart of South Africa's Capital city also known as the "Jacaranda City". The hotel is in close proximity, and enjoys a spectacular view of Sir Herbert Baker's legendary landmark, the Union Buildings, which is the seat of Government.
Inclusions - Breakfast
Exclusions - All other meals and personal extras not mentioned under inclusions
2 Nights at Kwa Maritane, in a Standard Room
Your final stop on the tour will be in Pilanesberg where you will stay at the Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge.
Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge (meaning Place of the Rock) nestled on the slopes of an ancient volcano in the Big Five Pilanesberg National Park. Only 90 minutes' drive from Johannesburg. Kwa Maritane offers a myriad of activities, including outdoor chess, a bush-putt course, 2 all-weather floodlit tennis courts, a volleyball court and indoor table tennis and pool tables.
All of this compliments the more traditional wildlife experiences of a bush lodge, from guided game drives by day and night to bush walks and bush boma dinners. Enjoy the unique 180 metres underground tunnel leading to a hide overlooking a waterhole, which is the perfect vantage point for an intimate look into the African wilderness, your presence undetected by the animals that frequent the waterhole.
Inclusions - Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, 2 Game Drives
Exclusions - All other meals and personal extras not mentioned under inclusions
Your Tour Hotels —
During their tour, our members will stay in a variety of charming hotels as listed below.
Cape Town: 4-night stay at The Stock Exchange, in a Studio Apartment
Stellenbosch: 3-night stay at Oude Werf Hotel, in a Comfy Room
Blue Train Cape Town: 2-night stay on the Blue Train from Cape Town to Pretoria, in a Deluxe Suite
Pretoria: 1-night stay at Premier Hotel Pretoria, in a Standard Room
Pilanesberg: 2-night stay at Kwa Maritane, in a Standard Room
These rooms sleep up to 2 adults.
Your Board Basis
Our members will enjoy meals as per itinerary during their stay. These are broken down as: Cape Town: Bed & Breakfast Stellenbosch: Bed & Breakfast Blue Train Cape Town: All meals, drinks and high tea, included Pretoria: Bed & Breakfast Pilanesberg: All meals included
Your Journey —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy or Premium class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers:
Return transfers are included for flight-inclusive offers. For inbound transfer arrangements please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly.
The transfers included in this offer are as follows: - Scheduled transfers from Airport to Hotel - Scheduled transfer from Cape Town to Stellenbosch - Scheduled transfer from Stellenbosch to Cape Town Station - Scheduled transfer from Pretoria Station to Hotel - Private transfer from Pretoria to Pilanesberg - Private transfer from Pilanesberg to OR Tambo International Airport
Welcome to South Africa —
Your Destination
Cape Town is renowned for being one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Situated at the base of Table Mountain, it is the capital city of the Western Cape. Whether you are looking for history, natural beauty or a cosmopolitan lifestyle, the 'Mother City' has it all. There is such a diversity of attractions and activities you will not be disappointed with your city experience.
Offering fantastic views of the city, Table Mountain dominates the skyline. For natural surroundings there are gardens, beaches and vineyards all close by. Cape Town is steeped in history and many of the museums and monuments have much to tell. For a cosmopolitan and lively experience, visit the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with a wide variety of shops, restaurants and craft markets.
