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Full Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
On arrival, after clearing customs and immigration, you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative for your private road transfer to Bushmans Kloof where you will stay for four nights.
Day 2
Enjoy two full days at Bushmans Kloof.
Wellbeing is a state of mind, body and spirit – at Bushmans Kloof you are invited to indulge in the renewal of all three. Whether you would like to explore your adventurous nature, unwind your body or soothe your soul, we offer an activity to match your requirement. To experience the best of this magical wilderness reserve and wellness retreat, you are invited to combine a variety of activities where nature meets luxury.
Bushmans Kloof provides a host of activities in the predator and malaria-free reserve; guests are free to explore the breath taking landscape on their own. It is a place to reconnect with yourself, and to reconnect with the earth. Roam over wide-open spaces, explore the sculpted rocks, crystalline waterfalls and abundant flora and fauna. Fill your lungs with the purest air, feel the pulse of the natural world and go wild!
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
After breakfast, you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative and transferred to Twelve Apostles Hotel where you will stay for four nights. Enjoy the rest of your afternoon at leisure.
Day 6
The day is at leisure. Consider adding a scenic tour of the Cape Winelands or to the Cape of Good Hope.
Day 7
Enjoy fine dining and incredible views at Azure Restaurant this evening.
Savour the finest indigenous and international cuisine on offer in our extremely popular Azure Restaurant. Christo Pretorius, Executive Chef, is on hand to create a variety of exquisite dishes including meat, seafood and vegetarian options.
From our delightful entree selection or the delicate fresh oysters to main, your taste buds will be infused by the finest of organic ingredients.
Round off the perfect meal with a delightfully sweet dessert. Bea’s double baked cheesecake, taken on our stunning terrace overlooking the ocean, will truly allow you to experience the magic of Azure!
Day 8
Enjoy a day at leisure.
Catch the “Hop-on-Hop-Off” bus to the cable way for a cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain, or if you are feeling energetic, and want to stretch your legs, you could take one of the hiking trails up and come down by Cable Car.
Walk past loud blubbery seals sunning on the pier and take the ferry to Robben Island to visit former South Africa president, Nelson Mandela’s prison cell. Go on a township tour to experience traditional “Cape Flats” life and African culture and cuisine.
Within easy reach of your hotel, the V&A Waterfront offers world class shopping and entertainment opportunities such as diving at the Two Oceans Aquarium, the SA Maritime Museum, clay pigeon shooting cruise with Tigger 2, harbor cruise or a sundowner cruise, helicopter flip, and more.
Sit in one of the relaxed bars that line the Victoria Waterfront and listen to the numerous languages and dialects that fill the air. Sample the delightful cuisine, and discover a sensational blend of flavors as diverse as its cosmopolitan influences. No matter how you choose to experience Cape Town, the Mother City’s unique embrace promises to hold you in her clenches for years to come.
Day 9
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your charter flight to camp.
On arrival, you will be met by an Alluring Africa representative for your road transfer to Phinda Mountain Lodge where you will stay for three nights. Arrive in time for lunch and an afternoon activity.
Day 10
Enjoy two full days of activities at Phinda Mountain Lodge.
Enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives that continue after nightfall. &Beyond’s professionally trained guides will ask you about your favourite wildlife and will do their best to ensure that your preferences are met, whether it is tracking a particular species or spending more time enjoying each sighting and getting to know the habits of the animals. They will also tell you about the vegetation of the region and will explain the behavior of the animals that you come across. In some cases, the guides will be able to identify individual animals and let you know about their history and habits.
andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve is renowned for its exceptional sightings of the elusive cheetah and the rare black rhino, as well as the Big Five. There is also a number of resident lion prides and rangers will do their best to provide you with an exceptional sighting of all of these animals.
Black rhino tracking on foot can be booked at an additional cost. Slip on a pair of walking shoes and spend the morning with an expert ranger and tracker to find the rare and endangered black rhino on foot. Follow rhino tracks, recognize rhino middens and scratching posts, and read the signs of the bush in search of your quarry.
Other activities that can be booked at an additional cost include: walking safaris, photographic safari, swimming with whale sharks, Zulu village tour, Maputaland beach adventure, guided tour of the endangered wild cats project rehabilitation and breeding center.
Day 11
Day 12
After breakfast and a morning activity you will be transferred to the Oyster Box Hotel where you will stay for three nights.
Day 13
Standing proud on Umhlanga’s beachfront, directly on the beach and overlooking the Indian Ocean, the 86-room Oyster Box, is one of South Africa’s best-loved hotels. Renowned for generous hospitality, attentive service and exceptional cuisine, The Oyster Box offers all the colonial charm and nostalgia of a bygone era, but with all the modern comfort and amenities.
Perfectly situated on the ocean’s edge, a brief 5 minutes walk from Umhlanga Village Centre, the Oyster Box Hotel is conveniently located for quick and easy access to Afro-chic Durban city centre, International Airports and numerous stylish shopping centres…yet has a feeling of classical charm and elegance like nowhere else on earth.
Nearby tourist attractions of immense interest to travelers include Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Ushaka Marine World, Sun Coast casino, the historical Natal Midlands and majestic Drakensberg Mountains and historical battlefields.
Day 14
Day 15
You will be collected from your hotel for your private road transfer to Durban Airport where you connect with your home bound flight!
Included / Not Included
Included
– Scheduled activities/tours (i.e. with other guests) as specified. Most safari camps and lodges include two game activities per day (morning and afternoon);
– Alluring Africa’s local reps available 24/7 while travelling;
– Services of lodge guides and staff;
– Air/ground transfers as specified;
– Accommodation taxes, applicable tourism levies and all relevant Value Added Tax (VAT) or Government Sales Tax (GST);
– Relevant park fees;
– All accommodation as specified;
– Excursions/activities as specified;
– Drinks – differs between camps/lodges;
– Laundry can be done at most camps/lodges and hotels. In some cases this is included in the tariff quoted;
– Alluring Africa Final Documentation.
Excluded
– Meals, drinks, laundry, entrance fees, porterage, tours/excursions and transfers not specified;
– Any scheduled flights and related taxes;
– Cancellation, baggage and medical insurance;
– Staff gratuities;
– Any new gov. taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control;
– Any items of a personal nature or anything not specifically stated as included;
– International airfare.