Overview
Enjoy everything that South Africa has to offer starting your 11-night trip in the heart of Egoli, otherwise known as Johannesburg. Then charter to the lesser known but all the more special Madikwe Game Reserve, where you will spend 3 nights in the African Bushveld. After your safari, take in one of the most beautiful cities in the world as you fly to Cape Town to stay at Ellerman House which you will truly call home for 3 nights. To end your trip of a lifetime you will then travel to De Hoop Nature Reserve where you can enjoy a coastal nature experience with the high possibility of seeing whales as the reserve is considered the ultimate place to spot the southern right whale.
Day 1-2
Johannesburg
2 nights | AtholPlace Hotel & Villa
On arrival in Johannesburg you will be transferred from OR Tambo Airport to the AtholPlace Hotel & Villa, the best boutique hotel in the heart of Johannesburg. Here you can settle into South Africa and the journey that you are embarking on. The hotel offers luxurious spaces to relax and unwind with a pristine library area and a swimming pool. After a few nights preparing for your adventure you will be on your way to safari at Madikwe Game Reserve.
Day 3-5
Madikwe
3 nights | Morukuru Family
Just four hours away from Johannesburg lies this hidden gem. Choose from a variety of luxurious Morukuru Family accommodation options, from a leafy canopy at the Owner’s House to staying perched on the river bank at the River House, or staying over the mountain in a contemporary African Homestead at the Morukuru Farmhouse. After you’ve enjoyed your Big 5 game viewing, it will be time to fly to see a Natural Wonder of The World.
Day 6-8
Cape Town
3 nights | Ellerman House
After taking in the wildlife at Madikwe you’ll fly to Cape Town where you will spend three nights at Ellerman House. You’ll get to go on scheduled tours of the city that will take you to famous landmarks like Table Mountain, Robben Island and Cape Point. When you’re not exploring one of the most beautiful cities in the world you can spend your days taking in the experience of Ellerman House.
Day 9-12
De Hoop Nature Reserve
3 nights | Morukuru Family
To end your trip of a lifetime you will travel to enjoy a coastal nature experience with the opportunity to see a few whales in the De Hoop Nature Reserve. Guests can be very active enjoying tidal walks, fynbos walks, mountain biking, sandboarding, snorkeling and nature drives. You have the option of staying at the Morukuru Ocean House, which is on the coastline and offers a bird’s eye view of the continent’s greatest whale nursery, or the Morukuru Beach Lodge, which is perfect for couples or smaller families.
AtholPlace Hotel & Villa
Johannesburg
The beautiful and spacious AtholPlace Villa is located in Sandton, Johannesburg. With exclusive access to a luscious garden, sparkling pool, modern and tasteful interiors, a fire pit boma, a host, optional chef, and 24-hour security what more could you want from Jozi accommodation?
Morukuru Family
Madikwe Game Reserve
The Morukuru family has three options in the Madikwe Game Reserve. Each property has it's own personality for any traveller. The Farmhouse is a contemporary African homestead with the perfect setting for families and larger groups. The river house is a luxury home perched on the banks of the Marico River. While the Owner's house is under the leafy canopy of an ancient Morukuru tree (Tamboti tree) and on the banks of the Marico River and is perfect for honeymooners, couples and small families.
Morukuru Family
De Hoop Nature Reserve
The Morukuru Family has two options in the De Hoop Nature Reserve. The Morukuru Ocean House and the Beach Lodge. The Ocean House can be your own 4-bedroom luxury oceanfront home and offers a bird's eye-view of Africa's greatest whale nursery. Just 1km away lies the pristine Beach Lodge offers 4 Ocean View Suites with balconies and 1 Honeymoon Suite featuring a large deck with outside bath and sun loungers.
