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Visit Cape Town, the Winelands and the world-renowned Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve whilst staying in utmost luxury at Relais & Chateaux certified lodges and hotels.
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Ker & Downey® Africa > Trips > Relais & Châteaux South Africa LuxVenture®
Relais & Châteaux is synonymous with all-round exclusivity, luxury and high levels of service. There are currently only 6 boutique properties associated with this prestigious hotel brand in South Africa, and our team of experts have put together a bespoke and carefully crafted itinerary that features the cream of the crop. This exciting Relais & Châteaux South Africa LuxVenture® promises the highest standard of accommodation and excellence, whilst also committing to making the world better. Each of the featured properties are actively working towards a sustainable future, sharing cultural heritage and uplifting the local community while providing elite and treasured moments for guests. The journey begins in Cape Town where you will spend 5 glorious days at Ellerman House, before moving on to the famous Cape Winelands for 3 days at Delaire Graff Lodge & Spa. Here, you will enjoy world-class wine tasting at some of the finest wine farms in the country before ending your trip off with an unforgettable safari at Londolozi Game Reserve in Kruger National Park for 4 days.
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, a Ker & Downey® Africa representative will meet you and assist you through customs and immigration. You will then be escorted to your luxury vehicle and transferred to Ellerman House. Located in the affluent neighbourhood of Bantry Bay, the award-winning Ellerman House boasts uninterrupted views of the Atlantic Ocean and is the perfect base from which to explore the ‘Mother City’. During your stay you will enjoy two full-day private tours. The first will take you out for a full day exploring Cape Town, including a trip up Table Mountain – one of the Natural Seven Wonders of the World – as well as Kirstenbosch Gardens. The next private tour includes one of the most scenic drives in the country around the Cape Peninsula to Cape Point. In the evening we suggest dinner at one of the many fine dining restaurants we recommend in our comprehensive Cape Town guide.
This boutique hotel in Bantry Bay boasts sweeping views over the Atlantic Ocean and prides itself on showcasing the highest level of hospitality while giving visitors the feeling of a welcoming home space. Stylish interiors, lush manicured gardens, an award-winning spa and an immense collection of fine art and wine simply add to the allure of this luxurious space.
With two private full-day tours organised, you will have the opportunity to experience one of the best cities in the world, famous for its sun, sea and scenery. During your stay you will also be given complimentary tickets to the world famous Zeitz MOCAA contemporary art museum for you to enjoy and explore at your own pace.
After a hearty breakfast at Ellerman House, your dedicated driver guide will collect you for your half-day private Winelands tour where you will visit 3 premium wine farms, each renowned for world-class wine, art, and cuisine. After lunch you will arrive at the Delaire Graff Estate. The next 2 days can be spent relaxing in your private plunge pool or enjoying the acres of fragrant gardens, dotted with sculptures and statues. During your stay, take a trip to the charming Winelands town of Franschhoek, just 20 minutes away. This French-inspired mountainside village is famous for its superb local cuisine and exceptional wine. The team at Ker & Downey® Africa can arrange a day trip to Franschhoek during your stay and reserve a table for lunch or dinner at one of the town’s award-winning restaurants.
This Relais & Châteaux wine farm is nestled between majestic mountains, overlooking the vineyards of Stellenbosch and is famous for its panoramic views. These can be enjoyed from the deck of your deluxe lodge, as well as from the comfort of your very own heated private plunge pool.
You will be spoilt for choice between the incredible selection of fine food and exceptional wine around Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Enjoy spending time exploring the region, sampling different wines, enjoying the most delicious local cuisine and soaking up some of the most stunning scenery in the world.
After a delicious breakfast at Indochine or in the comfort of your room, enjoy a seamless check out of Delaire Graff Estate and meet your driver who will escort you to Cape Town International Airport. Here, you will board your scheduled flight to Skukuza Airport. Upon arrival at the airport, a representative will greet you and assist with your transfer to the world-renowned Londolozi Private Game Reserve. With breathtaking views over the Sand River, Londolozi Varty Camp offers a truly exclusive wilderness safari. Situated in the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve which has no boundary fences with Kruger National Park, the lion populations here are among the highest recorded in Africa. You will spend 4 days and 3 nights here immersing yourself in the African bush and enjoy unrivalled luxury at a premium Relais & Châteaux lodge.
Londolozi is a premier luxury game reserve with 5 different camps, each with their own look and feel. This itinerary includes a stay at Varty Camp – the nearly 100 year old luxury camp and symbolic heart of Londolozi. Each luxurious superior chalet at Varty camp has its own private pool, outdoor shower and outdoor dining sala, under the shade of an ancient riverine forest.
Twice-daily safari game drives with a knowledgeable ranger and tracker are a regular feature during your time at Londolozi. There are also optional guided bush walks, a cultural village experience, community visit, yoga classes and a photographic studio for budding or avid photographers on offer.
The final day of your 10 day Relais & Châteaux South Africa LuxVenture® begins with an early morning wake-up call and sunrise game drive. Hopefully you will be rewarded with many memorable last sightings of the bush! This is followed by breakfast back at camp and your final departure to Skukuza Airport for your onward journey home.
Like what you see? Each and every trip we create at Ker & Downey® Africa is tailored to suit you. Get in touch with our LuxVenture® Designers who can create something unique, just for you!
Head office:
7 Bree Street, 6th Floor, Touchstone House, Cape Town, South Africa
+27 (0)21 201 2484
[email protected]
United Kingdom: Sportsman Farm, St Michaels, Tenterden, Kent
Ker & Downey® Africa is compliant with COVID-19 Industry Protocols.
Head office: 7 Bree Street, 6th Floor, Touchstone House, Cape Town, South Africa
+27 (0)21 201 2484
[email protected]
United Kingdom: Sportsman Farm, St Michaels, Tenterden, Kent
Ker & Downey® Africa is compliant with COVID-19 Industry Protocols.
