Safari, Wine and Mother City, South Africa 

Day Three: Becks Safari Lodge

Rise and shine for another African morning in the wilderness and get ready for our second safari adventure. Today we can choose from an exciting array of activities, encompassed by comfortable accommodation, friendly staff, great food, and a professional health and beauty spa set in the most amazing bushveld gardens in South Africa, where birdwatching and fishing are two favourite pastimes. There are exciting activities suited to absolutely everyone’s needs, including but not limited to open-vehicle safaris, bush braai evenings in Kruger Park, guided walks in the bush, mountain bike trails, trips to animal rehabilitation centres and much more.

Day Four: Becks Safari Lodge to Cape Town

We begin the day with our last game ride before leaving for Hoedspruit Airport, where we will catch our onward flight to Cape Town. After landing, we take a transfer to South Africa's ‘Mother City’ - Cape Town. Our accommodation is located right in the city centre, surrounded by shops and restaurants. We can enjoy some free time in Cape Town at our own pace, either hitting the streets to begin to familiarise ourselves with our new surroundings or putting your feet up in the hotel to the most of the available services.

• Breakfast Included

Day Five: Cape Town Foodie Tour

After breakfast in the hotel, it’s time to put on our walking shoes and enjoy a full-day foodie tour of Cape Town on foot. Our culinary journey begins at Bo Kaap Deli, where a local refreshment awaits. We wander amidst Bo Kaap’s vibrant, colourful houses, immersing ourselves in the charm of the area. Our next stop is Marcos African Café, where we’ll indulge in an African platter featuring traditional meats and vegetables, accompanied by the tasting of a ceremonial African drink. Continuing on, we venture into the neighbouring 'sister' district of De Waterkant, aptly named for its proximity to the ocean. We prepare our taste buds for a delightful experience at the charming Charles Café, renowned for serving the best Bobotie in town! Our journey takes us further to Fireman’s Arms, one of South Africa’s oldest bars, where we’ll have the opportunity to sample a tasting-size Bunny Chow and Malva pudding. Complementing these flavoursome treats, we can choose a local craft gin or beer to complete your tasting experience.

Day Six: Cape Peninsula Discovery Tour

Waking up to breakfast at the hotel, we meet our guide in reception and get ready for our next African experience. Today it's time to explore the beautiful Cape Peninsula. The tour leads us through an ever-changing landscape of majestic mountains, vast oceans, rugged cliffs and indigenous ‘fynbos’ vegetation. The route over scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive leads us through the rural villages of Noordhoek, Oceanview, Kommetjie and Scarborough to the entrance of the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. We visit the Cape of Good Hope, the most south-western tip of the African Continent. The Old Lighthouse at Cape Point offers a spectacular viewing platform over False Bay. It takes around 30 minutes to walk from the visitor’s car park to the Lighthouse summit or a few minutes on the funicular railway.

Day Seven: Cape Town: Helicopter Flight & Robben Island Tour

After breakfast, we meet our guide to start our day at the famous V&A Waterfront, where we will enjoy a 12-minute Helicopter Flip over the Mother City! After this exciting experience, we have the opportunity to spend some time discovering Cape Town's Waterfront. In the afternoon, we take a trip to the famous Robben Island, 12 kms away from Cape Town and a notorious prison during apartheid times. For over 30 years, political prisoners were kept here in isolation. One of the prisoners was Nelson Mandela. Today, Robben Island is a museum and World Heritage Site. Visits include the maximum security prison and the quarry.

Day Eight: Wine Tour & Stellenbosch

Today we make our way to the beautiful Cape Winelands. They consist of several wine growing regions producing a large variety of wines, using various methods of viticulture. These regions include Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. The Wine Route was developed in the early 1970’s and allows visitors entrance into selected Private Estates to taste wines and visit cellars. We will first stop at the Afrikaans Taal monument, erected in 1975 and made up of a series of lofty obelisks joined by sweeping curves before moving on to enjoy a wine and cheese tasting at Fairview Wine Farm. Founded in 1693, it remains a working farm, housing a collection of micro-businesses all striving towards a common goal: to create artisanal and sustainable produce, with a focus on fine wine and cheese.

Day Nine: Stellenbosch Foodie Tour

We charge our batteries with breakfast at the hotel before we explore Stellenbosch and its foodie scene. Our morning includes a foodie walking tour in the historic heart of town where you'll taste traditional specialties and artisan food products, unique handcrafted beers and top quality cured beef (biltong). The tour also includes a lunch stop with locally sourced goodies. It's all about sharing 'culture on a spoon'.

Day Ten: Stellenbosch to Cape Town & Flight back to UK

After breakfast, we can enjoy some free time in Stellenbosch before we head back to Cape Town for our onward journey.

• Breakfast Included