The Ultimate Southern Africa Bush & Beach
Overview
From quiet moments to wild encounters and salt-kissed shores
This 15-night journey weaves together Southern Africa’s most inspiring landscapes. From dramatic cliffs in Cape Town and the healing rhythm of the Winelands, to untamed Big Five safaris and the barefoot serenity of Mozambique’s coast. Crafted for honeymooners, wellness seekers, and adventurers alike, this itinerary blends world-class design, rare wildlife encounters, and deeply restorative experiences. Whether you’re toasting sunsets on safari or drifting off to the sound of the sea, each destination invites you to slow down, reconnect, and savour the feeling of something extraordinary. The perfect harmony of bush and beach, designed for the discerning traveller.
Highlights
- Private clifftop retreat in Cape Town
- Transformative wellness escape at Sterrekopje
- Immersive Big Five safari at Tanda Tula
- Barefoot luxury on Mozambique’s remote coast
Destinations
Mozambique | South Africa
Itinerary Overview
Experiences off the beaten track.
Crafted for the bold + discerning.
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 1-4
Day 1-4
Arrive
Cape Town
Check-in
21 Nettleton, Clifton
Your journey begins on Cape Town’s exclusive Atlantic Seaboard. Tucked into the cliffs of Clifton, 21 Nettleton sets the tone with panoramic views, discreet elegance, and personalised service that feels entirely your own. By day, explore the city’s natural wonders – from Table Mountain to the Cape of Good Hope – or browse galleries, gardens and gourmet outposts with a private guide. As the sun sets, retreat to your villa, champagne in hand, and watch the light shift over the ocean. It’s the kind of arrival that doesn’t just welcome you, it captivates you right from the start.
Accommodation
21 Nettleton, Clifton
An icon of privacy and refinement, 21 Nettleton is more private villa than hotel. With just six individually curated suites and uninterrupted views over Clifton’s coastline, guests can expect intuitive service, bespoke dining, curated art, and lush landscaped gardens. This is a space where luxury is personal and the atmosphere is quietly cinematic, offering an elevated home base in one of Africa’s most desirable destinations.
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 5-6
Day 5–6
Transfer to
Franschhoek
Check-in
Sterrekopje
Just an hour from the city, the pace shifts entirely. Nestled in the hills outside Franschhoek, Sterrekopje is a sanctuary for renewal – a regenerative farm, creative retreat, and wellness escape wrapped into one. Here, time expands. You’ll be invited to disconnect from digital life and reconnect with your senses through slow rituals, sound journeys, forest bathing, and long, soul-nourishing meals under the stars. At Sterrekopje, luxury is not about opulence. It’s about intention, connection, and feeling deeply at home in yourself and in nature.
Accommodation
Sterrekopje
Sterrekopje’s twelve suites, scattered across ancient orchards and olive groves, blend rustic elegance with purposeful design. Each space is filled with hand-collected antiques, sculptural furniture, and deep soaking tubs. Guests are welcomed as part of the farmstead’s family, with every detail, from linen to lighting, curated to encourage rest, creativity, and calm. It’s immersive, poetic, and unlike anywhere else.
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 7–10
Day 7–10
Arrive
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Check-in
Tanda Tula Safari Camp
Fly into the Timbavati and find yourself in another world entirely. Tanda Tula invites you to experience safari as it once was – wild, intimate, and deeply connected. Set in a private concession bordering the Kruger, this tented camp combines effortless comfort with a spirit of exploration. Track wildlife on morning drives, follow elephant paths on foot, and listen to lions calling across the riverbed at dusk. It’s an experience that awakens every sense: thrilling, grounding, and unforgettable.
Accommodation
Tanda Tula Safari Camp
Tanda Tula’s new safari camp sets the benchmark for immersive luxury. Eight elegantly appointed tents open onto riverbeds and mopane woodlands, blending canvas, glass, and timber with tactile sophistication. Each suite features an indoor and outdoor shower, deep freestanding bath, private plunge pool, and expansive views. The camp’s low-impact design and conservation ethos make it as thoughtful as it is beautiful.
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 11
Day 11
Arrive
Johannesburg
Check-in
InterContinental OR Tambo
After your final morning game drive in the Timbavati, enjoy breakfast before a seamless transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Johannesburg. Your overnight stay at the InterContinental OR Tambo offers the perfect pause between bush and beach — a space to exhale, reflect, and recharge before the final chapter of your journey. Located just steps from the international terminal, it blends quiet elegance with convenience, ensuring a smooth transition from the wild to the coast.
Accommodation
InterContinental OR Tambo
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 12–15
Day 12–15
Arrive
Mozambique
Check-in
Sussurro
End your journey at the edge of the Indian Ocean, where land and sea blur into one. Sussurro is a design-led coastal retreat that whispers serenity. Here, luxury is expressed in space, stillness, and artisanal craftsmanship. Rise with the sun, paddle through mangroves, drift aboard a dhow at sunset, or simply listen to the silence from your daybed beside the lagoon. There’s no agenda. Just time, texture, and the healing rhythm of the tides.
Accommodation
Sussurro
Hand-built from timber, stone, and reed, Sussurro’s villas are open to panoramic views across turquoise waters. Spacious interiors flow seamlessly into nature with curated African art, cloud-soft linen, and calming textures. Entirely off-grid, each space is a retreat for the senses, designed to inspire contemplation and quiet joy in equal measure.
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 16
Day 16
Your final morning begins with the soft call of the ocean or a last sunrise paddle across the lagoon. After a leisurely breakfast at Sussurro, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your journey home – carrying with you the stillness of the Winelands, the thrill of the bush, and the salt-kissed serenity of Mozambique’s coast.
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