Romantic Africa , Tours , Honeymoons and Romantic Getaways

Safari and Beach : CAPE TOWN / BOTSWANA / MOZAMBIQUE

Day 1

Arrive at Cape Town International Airport, where, having cleared customs and immigration, and collected your luggage, you will be met in the Arrivals Hall by our Island-Safari.com representative. He will assist you with your luggage, and then private transfer you by road to the premier Cape Town suburb of Bantry Bay, and on to Elllerman House, around 30 minutes away from the Airport.

This superb luxury "home from home" luxury hotel is the quintessential location for discerning guests accustomed to the finer pleasures of life. The true splendour of Ellerman House rests in faithful preservation of its historical architecture, combined with discreet hospitality and efficient service reflecting the ambience experienced only in the comfort and familiarity of home.

Unsurpassed, sweeping views from Bantry Bay across the Atlantic Ocean to Robben Island are a privileged pleasure from the private balconies and the unrivalled lawned terraces surrounding the large, heated swimming pool. Ellerman House is one of only two Relais & Chateaux hotels in Cape Town and one of only 14 purple shield hotels in the world.

Ellerman House is an idyllic location for your Honeymoon - time to linger over an evening aperitif on the terrace under the deep blue starry night of the Southern Hemisphere and listen to the romance of the Atlantic, while savouring seafood cuisine and local vintage extraordinaire.

Situated in the gardens of Ellerman House, is the Ellerman Spa.

At Ellerman House you will be accommodated in one of their individually decorated rooms, with original art on the walls, while complimentary whisky and sherry is decanted into beautiful cut glass decanters. Modern conveniences such as under floor heating, air conditioning, satellite television, heated towel rails, luxurious toiletries, Internet connections and other technological treats are mandatory, allowing guests to indulge in the pleasure of sheer relaxation.

During your stay at Ellerman House, your breakfasts are included in the price. Dinners and lunches, as well as drinks, may be settled directly.

Days 2, 3 and 4

Over these three days, we have included the following tours of the Cape into your Itinerary:

A half day tour of Table Mountain and the city centre
A half day tour to Robben Island
A full day tour to Cape Point and the Cape Peninsula
A full day tour to the Winelands, including 3 wine tastings

Day 5 (Monday or Friday)

You will be collected from Ellerman House and transferred back to Cape Town International Airport, in time to connect with your flight to Maun Airport in Botswana.

Flight BP270 departs Cape Town at 10h00, arriving in Maun at 12h30.

After clearing customs and immigration at Maun Airport, you will be met by our representative, who will show you to the light aircraft for your for your charter flight to Kwara Camp, around 25 minutes away.

Arrive at Kwara Camp airstrip where you will be met by a representative of the lodge, and driven the 10 minutes to the Camp.

Kwara Camp is located in the remote northern part of the stunning Okavango Delta within the private Kwara concession. The camp fronts onto a huge floodplain, adjacent to the permanent water of the Delta and is backed by extensive bush. It is a magnificent wilderness area in excess of 1,700 square kilometres, bordering the Moremi Reserve. Kwara encompasses a wide diversity of habitats, ranging from the clear Delta waters with reed-lined lagoons and channels, to open grasslands, mopane woodlands and palm-fringed islands.

The eight luxury safari-style tents are built on raised decks, within a grove of huge and ancient African Ebony trees. Resident hippos will generally serenade you year round from the water on the floodplain in front of the camp. Each tent has its own viewing deck, private en-suite facilities including hot and cold running showers, flush toilets and modern amenities.

The forested island on which the camp sits is typical of those encountered throughout the vast 1.6 million hectares of the Okavango Delta. At Kwara, you will discover why the Okavango is considered one of the ecological wonders of Africa and indeed the world.

Lunch will be served after your arrival, followed by an afternoon activity and dinner.

Day 6:

Activities at Kwara Camp include 4x4 game drives, night drives, boating, mokoro excursions, bush walks and fishing. Star-gazing is also outstanding from Kwara.

Day 7:

After an early morning activity and breakfast, you will be collected from Kwara Camp airstrip, and chartered to Zibalianja Camp (40 minutes) in the beautiful Linyanti Reserve.

You will be met at the airstrip, and driven to Zibalianja Camp where you will be accommodated in a Meru style safari tent on a raised wooden platform with fly sheet and shade net cover and an en suite bathroom with fully integrated modern facilities.

Zibalianja Camp a small, intimate tented safari camp (maximum 6 persons) situated on a palm island on the edge of Botswana's northern Linyanti Swamps. This region of Botswana boasts some of the most prolific game-viewing opportunities in Botswana, including the elusive wild dog.

Dinner that evening is taken in the small dining room overlooking the floodlit lagoon after which the camp is named.

Day 8:

An early morning wake up call, some tea, coffee and cereals and then enjoy the outstanding game-viewing in this pristine area, in 4x4 safari vehicles.

The game in this area is spectacular, with wild dog, cheetah, lion, leopard and elephant in abundance.

Return to camp for lunch and a siesta, before returning to the plains later in the afternoon. After a candlelit dinner, you may venture out on a night drive too.

Day 9:

After an early morning activity and brunch, you will return to the airstrip for your charter flight to Kasane Airport (40 minutes), where our representative will drive and boat you across the Chobe River, and on to Tongabezi Lodge, situated on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls.

Tongabezi Lodge is set in a secluded, tranquil grove of African ebony trees on the banks of the Zambezi River, upstream from Victoria Falls, Zambia, with an emphasis on romance and highly personalised service.

You will be accommodated in a spectacular "House" with magnificent views of the river and with a private verandah.

Tongbezi has a lounge and dining area, swimming pool and grass tennis court.

All your meals and drinks are included whilst at Tongabezi.

Day 10:

Visit the Cultural Village, Handicraft markets, museum or the sponsored school. Relax at the rock-faced swimming pool, play a game of lawn tennis or croquet. Take a canoe or boat and gli de by the pods of hippo, watch the crocs and elephant on the water's edge, as buck prance through the forests. Listen to the trill of hundreds of species of bird and the shrill call of the eagles. Or visit the Zambian side of Victoria Falls. All these activities are included during your stay.

Day 11:

After breakfast at Tongabezi, and some more leisure time, you will be transferred by road to Livingstone Airport (25 minutes), where you will board a Nationwide Airways to Johannesburg International Airport.

After immigration formalities, you may take the Airport shuttle service to the 5 Star D'Oreale Grande Hotel, situated only 10 minutes from the Airport.

At the D'Oreale Grande Hotel, you will be accommodated in a double Classic Room with en-suite facilities. Your breakfast will be included during your stay, and you may dine at one of the restaurants at the hotel, or at one of the numerous restaurants within the Caesar's Complex. We feel that it's best to stay at an hotel near the airport, as sometimes the early morning traffic snarl ups can be horrendous in Johannesburg, and so it alleviates the pressure of perhaps missing your flight to Mozambique the following morning.

Day 12:

Take the Airport shuttle service back to Johannesburg International Airport, where you will report to the check-in counter for your TTA flight to Mozambique. Flight PDF400 departs Johannesburg at 10h15, arriving in Vilanculos at 12h30. You will be required to purchase a visa for Mozambique upon your arrival, at a cost of US$25 per person.

After clearing customs, you will be met by a representative of Benguerra Island, who will show you to the light aircraft for your air charter to the island of Benguerra and on to Benguerra Island Lodge, the ultimate Mozambique island getaway .

Days 13, 14 and 15:

Accommodated in a luxury Honeymoon chalet at Benguerra Island Lodge, this idyllic setting will provide you with an unsurpassed location and island stay. Lazy days, long beaches and warm sun, coupled with candle-lit dinners at the ocean's edge, one could not hope for more. Diving, snorkeling and island excursions are all on offer to complete the picture. During your time at Benguerra, a landrover trip with a picnic lunch, as well as a dhow sunset cruise, will be included.

Day 16:

After breakfast and some more free time, you will be chartered back to Vilanculos Airport in time to connect with your return flight to Johannesburg, flight PDF401, departing Vilanculos Airport at 13h45, and arriving in Johannesburg at 16h00.

Included in this Itinerary:

Road transfer from Cape Town International Airport to Ellerman House 4 Night's
Accommodation at Ellerman House in an en-suite Room with sweeping vistas of the Atlantic Ocean
Breakfasts made to your specifications with freshly-pressed juices, and served with a range of delicious homemade breads and muffins;
Laundry that is hand-finished and packed in tissue paper;
A wide selection of teas and coffees;
Spirits and beers;
A fully stocked in-room bar with crystal decanters of whisky, sherry and brandy;
Ad hoc secretarial services plus e-mail and Internet access;
24 hour security
A half-day City Centre and Table Mountain Tour
A half-day tour to Robben Island
A full day's trip to Cape Point and Cape Peninsula
A full day's trip to the Cape Winelands
Private transfer from Ellerman House to Cape Town International Airport
Air Botswana flight from Cape Town to Maun Airport
Air charter form Maun to Kwara Camp
2 Night's accommodation at Kwara Camp in an en-suite Honeymoon Tent
All meals
All drinks
All activities with a licensed Guide
Laundry
Honeymoon bush surprises
Air charter from Kwara Camp to Zibalianja Camp
2 Nights accommodation at Zibalianja Camp in an en-suite Tent
All meals
All drinks
All activities with a licensed Guide
Laundry
Honeymoon bush surprises
Air charter from Zibalianja Camp to Kasane Airport
Road and boat transfer from Kasane to Tongabezi Lodge
2 Nights at Tongabezi Lodge in an en-suite 'House'
All meals
All drinks
All activities with a licensed Guide
Road transfer from Tongabezi to Livingstone Airport
Nationwide Airways flight from Livingstone to Johannesburg International Airport
Shuttle service to the D'Oreale Grande Hotel
1 Night's accommodation at the D'Oreale Grande Hotel in an en-suite double room
Breakfast
Airport shuttle service from the D'Oreale Grande Hotel to Johannesburg International Airport
Pelican Air flight from Johannesburg to Vilanculos Airport
Air transfer from Vilanculos to Benguerra Island Lodge
4 Nights accommodation at Benguerra Island Lodge in a Honeymoon luxury chalet
All meals
Teas and coffees
Non-motorised watersports
Laundry
A dhow sunset cruise
An island trip with picnic lunch
Air charter from Benguerra Lodge to Vilanculos Airport
Pelican Air flight from Vlanculos back to Johannesburg International Airport

Excluded would be:

Travel and medical insurance
Visa requirements
Lunches and dinners at Ellerman House
Dinner and drinks at the D/Oreale Grande Hotel
Departure tax from Livingstone Airport
Drinks and motrised water sports at Benguerra Island Lodge
Archipelago fees of US$10 per person per stay
Departure tax from Vilanculos Airport
Gratuities and items of a personal nature

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