Kristi and Blake's Dream African Honeymoon
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Itinerary
Tuesday | Depart USA
Kristi and Blake will depart from New York to Johannesburg on their South African Airways flight.
Wednesday | Johannesburg/Cape Town
On arrival at Johannesburg, Kristi and Blake will connect to their flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival in Cape Town, they will be welcomed by a Lion World Travel representative and transferred to the luxurious Table Bay Hotel. Location is everything and the Table Bay Hotel is perfectly situated to take full advantage of some of Cape Town’s most incredible sights and settings. Conveniently positioned in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront against the stunning backdrop of the working harbour, Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean; the Table Bay Hotel provides an experience like no other.
Table Bay Hotel
The cosmopolitan city of Cape Town is the most popular tourist destination in South Africa due to its good climate, rich history, culture and scenic beauty, world class restaurants, nightlife and shopping.
Accommodation: Table Bay Hotel - Luxury King Mountain Facing Double Room
Thursday | Cape Town
Kristi and Blake will enjoy a day at leisure in Cape Town to relax or explore the city.
During their stay, Kristi and Blake will enjoy a High Tea experience served in The Lounge at the Table Bay Hotel. This is more than just a cup of tea and slice of cake!
The High Tea experience has three courses. Each course is carefully paired with fine loose leaf teas such as Oolong, Darjeeling, French Early Grey and Bain de Roses black tea. The first course of tea is served alongside savoury sandwiches and quiches.
The Lounge at the Table Bay Hotel
The second course is freshly baked scones served together with a selection of spreads, from strawberry jam and clotted cream to lemon curd and berry compote. The third course invites one to indulge in heavenly desserts and sweet treats all served from a sumptuous buffet table. An assortment of vanilla crème brûlée, banana cupcakes with butterscotch sauce, flourless chocolate cake, signature koeksister and the traditional Malva pudding are just some of the delicious menu items on offer.
Accommodation: Table Bay Hotel - Luxury King Mountain Facing Double Room (B)
Friday | Cape Town
Today, Kristi and Blake will have the services of a private driver-guide and vehicle to visit the Cape Winelands region, with stops for two wine tastings and one cellar tour.
Kristi and Blake will experience a wine cellar tour, where they’ll learn all about the process of winemaking, and they will have the chance to savor the wines. They will visit the exquisite little town of Franschhoek, pass by the impressive Huguenot Monument, and enjoy lunch in this town with a reputation for gourmet fare. Kristi and Blake will wind their way over the Helshoogte Mountain Pass to visit the charming university town of Stellenbosch. They will have ample time to stroll through this little town, absorbing the quaintness, and enjoying the shops!
Cape Winelands
A trip to the Winelands isn’t complete without a wine tasting, so Kristi and Blake will visit two different wine estates. And of course, they’ll be able to purchase their favorite wine to take back home!
While staying at the Table Bay Hotel, Kristi and Blake will enjoy a dinner at the Camissa Brasserie. Camissa Brasserie is named after the Khoisan word for Cape Town, offering diners a relaxing and sensory experience while overlooking the harbor inside the scenic Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. All the innovative meals are made with the freshest and finest ingredients.
Accommodation: Table Bay Hotel - Luxury King Mountain Facing Double Room (B, D)
Saturday | Cape Town
After breakfast, Kristi and Blake will be taken on a scheduled full day Cape Peninsula tour.
On this tour, they will see why the area earned the name of The Fairest Cape. Kristi and Blake will be driven along the exquisite stretch of coastline known as Millionaire’s Paradise – from Clifton to Camps Bay, to the exclusive beach hamlet of Llandudno – towards the charming working harbour of Hout Bay; if they choose, they can embark on an up-close-and-personal Seal Island cruise.
Kristi and Blake will then wind their way along the legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive, hugging the cliffs and relishing the breathtaking ocean views. After a stop for lunch, they will visit the wild and beautiful Cape of Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park, an integral part of the world-renowned Cape Floral Kingdom.
Cape Peninsula
After, they will head back along the coast towards the city, visiting the historic naval port of Simon’s Town and the endearing African penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Kristi and Blake will then venture inland to the last stop of the day. The last stop is at Groot Constantia where they will stop for a wine tasting and cellar tour of South Africa’s oldest wine estate.
Accommodation: Table Bay Hotel - Luxury King Mountain Facing Double Room (B)
Sunday | Cape Town/Skukuza
It is time for Kristi and Blake to say goodbye to beautiful Cape Town as they transfer from their hotel to Cape Town Airport for their scheduled flight to Skukuza to begin their safari experience.
On arrival at Skukuza Airport, Kristi and Blake will be met and transferred to their safari lodge.
An exclusive 5-star lodge, Savanna is situated in the Sabi Sand Reserve within the greater Kruger National Park conservancy. Nine magnificent suites offer spacious and luxurious accommodation. Seven of the suites have tented roofs, blending the elegance of a by-gone colonial era with all the convenience of modern facilities. Savanna lies in an area where Big Five sightings occur and Kristi and Blake may get to see lion, elephant, buffalo and rhino on their early morning and late afternoon game drives. Specially designed game viewing vehicles and highly trained guides with vast knowledge of the African bushveld will take Kristi and Blake on close encounters with a large variety of wildlife. Numerous nearby dams and a series of waterholes in front of the lodge attract many species, especially in the dry winter months when elephants are daily visitors and provide great photographic opportunities.
Savanna Private Game Reserve - Luxury Suite
Accommodation: Savanna Private Game Reserve - Luxury Double Suite (B, L, D)
Monday | Southern Sabi Sand
Kristi and Blake will discover the magic of the African bush on exciting morning and afternoon safaris.
Zebra sighting at Savanna Private Game Reserve
Since there are no fences between the private game reserves and Kruger National Park, the animals move unhindered, resulting in exciting big game viewing opportunities.
Accommodation: Savanna Private Game Reserve - Luxury Double Suite (B, L, D)
Tuesday | Southern Sabi Sand
Another day for Kristi and Blake to take in the splendor of the bush and enjoy their game drives.
When they are relaxing at the lodge between game drives, Kristi and Blake can unwind with an invigorating spa treatment.
Leopard sighting at Savanna Private Game Reserve
Accommodation: Savanna Private Game Reserve - Luxury Double Suite (B, L, D)
Wednesday | Southern Sabi Sand
Today, Kristi and Blake will enjoy another day of dawn and dusk game drives in Savanna's wildlife paradise!
Experienced and dedicated game rangers and trackers impart their amazing knowledge of the natural world, allowing Kristi and Blake to unobtrusively enter the lives of the largest and smallest creatures.
Accommodation: Savanna Private Game Reserve - Luxury Double Suite (B, L, D)
Thursday | Sabi Sand/Kruger-Mpumalanga/Vilanculos
After an early morning game drive to track the animals that may have eluded Kristi and Blake so far, and breakfast, they will be transferred to Kruger-Mpumalanga Airport for their regional flight to Vilanculos, Mozambique.
On arrival at Vilanculos Airport, Kristi and Blake will be met and transferred by boat to their lodge.
Mozambique beaches are considered to be one of the greatest tourist attractions in the country. The vast golden beaches offer blue waters, coral reefs and subtropical islands. The pristine reefs are also popular amongst divers from across the globe. Mozambique is a cultural melting pot, with influences ranging from North African and Arab to Portuguese, and a vibrant society with much to offer from superb seafood to the ultimate scuba diving experience.
The 4-star Dugong Beach Lodge is situated on the East-African Seaboard, on the Coast of Mozambique within the boundaries of the Vilanculos Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary. The Lodge offers 12 luxuriously appointed, air-conditioned chalets with direct access to the beach via individual walkways. Each chalet has a private deck furnished with day beds for relaxation and where private dinners can be enjoyed. There is an interflowing swimming pool with an island-style bar and martini seats with spectacular views of the ocean.
Dugong Beach Lodge
Accommodation: Dugong Beach Lodge - Beach Double Chalet (B, L, D)
Friday & Saturday | Dugong Beach Lodge
Kristi and Blake will spend two more blissful days relaxing and enjoying the many water-based activities on offer at the lodge.
Activities offered at an additional cost include water skiing, windsurfing, excursions to nearby islands, scuba diving and snorkeling.
Kristi and Blake can arrange a delightful picnic on a deserted island, enjoy leisurely walks on a perfect white-sand beach with translucent waters, marvel at the spectacular vistas at Worlds View or sip cocktails in the interflowing pool with an island-style bar and martini seats offering spectacular views of the ocean.
Dugong Beach - Picnic
The clear, warm waters are home to a wide variety of fish, dolphins, turtles, sailfish and rays. This is also the only site in the world where the near-extinct dugong is found.
Accommodation: Dugong Beach Lodge - Beach Double Chalet (B, L, D)
Sunday | Dugong Beach Lodge/Vilanculos/Johannesburg/Depart
After breakfast Kristi and Blake will be transferred by boat from Dugong Beach Lodge to Vilanculos Airport for their regional flight back to Johannesburg. (B)
Monday | Arrive USA
Kristi and Blake will arrive home with a lifetime of memories!