Itinerary Details
Day 1 Arrive Cape Town, South Africa
Upon arrival in Cape Town, you will be warmly met and assisted before a private transfer to your hotel. Settle into the iconic Mount Nelson, an elegant sanctuary at the foot of Table Mountain, and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Accommodations: Mount Nelson Hotel
Meals:
Day 2 Cape Town
Over the next two days, explore Cape Town and the surrounding region with private tours of your choice. Select two experiences from our curated options.Private Cape Peninsula Tour: Explore the Cape Peninsula, from Camps Bay and Clifton to Chapman’s Peak and the Cape of Good Hope, ending at Boulders Beach’s penguin colony.Winelands Exploration: Discover the Cape Winelands—Franschhoek, Paarl, and Stellenbosch—enjoying scenic views, gourmet dining, wine tasting, and historic charm.Cape Town Food Tour: Wander Bo-Kaap and hidden city gems, sampling traditional and modern dishes while learning about South Africa’s culinary heritage.
Accommodations: Mount Nelson Hotel
Meals: (B)
Day 3 Cape Town
Continue exploring Cape Town and its surrounds on a private tour of your choice.
Accommodations: Mount Nelson Hotel
Meals: (B)
Day 4 Cape Town
Few cities in the world offer as many possibilities as Cape Town. Spend your day discovering what interests you most—wander historic sites, soak in breathtaking views, or simply relax and savor the city’s energy.
Accommodations: Mount Nelson Hotel
Meals: (B)
Day 5 Cape Town / Shamwari Game Reserve
This morning, transfer privately to the Cape Town airport lounge for your scheduled flight to the Eastern Cape. On arrival, you will be transferred to Shamwari Game Reserve, one of South Africa’s most celebrated private wildlife sanctuaries. Settle into Shamwari Eagles Crag, a dramatic cliff-top lodge, before heading out on your first afternoon game drive in search of the Big Five.
Accommodations: Shamwari Eagles Crag
Meals: (BLD)
Day 6 Shamwari Game Reserve
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives led by expert rangers, exploring Shamwari’s diverse landscapes of river valleys, bush plains, and rocky outcrops. Between safaris, relax at the lodge and take in sweeping views over the reserve.
Accommodations: Shamwari Eagles Crag
Meals: (BLD)
Day 7 Shamwari Game Reserve
Staying at Shamwari means you are participating in and experiencing an immensely successful conservation project, which returned the land to the rich biodiversity for which the region was once renowned. Between game drives and bush walks, visit one of centers to see how Shamwari continues to conserve a vanishing way of life.
Accommodations: Shamwari Eagles Crag
Meals: (BLD)
Day 8 Shamwari Game Reserve / Depart
After a final breakfast overlooking the reserve, it’s time to bid farewell to Shamwari. As you transfer to the airstrip for your onward flight to Johannesburg (or return to Cape Town), reflect on the unforgettable wildlife encounters, quiet moments in the bush, and the deeper connection to conservation that defined your safari experience. You depart with lasting memories of South Africa’s wild beauty and the privilege of having experienced it so intimately.
Meals: (B)