Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town.

Arrival at Cape Town International Airport where you will be met by our representative and will be transferred to the Hotel.

The rest of the afternoon and evening is free to explore Cape Town at leisure.

Overnight in Cape Town.

Day 2: Cape Town: Private City Tour

Today you will be taken on a half day City Orientation Tour to learn all about Cape Town’s rich history and vibrant cultures. Some of the highlight stops will be the beautiful Company Gardens and the Castle of Good Hope, a historical fort which is the oldest building in the country.

You will also visit the colourful Bo Kaap area, previously known as the Malay Quarter, situated on the slopes of Signal Hill this is the spiritual home of Cape Town’s Muslim community.

Then take a trip up Cape Town’s landmark and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Table Mountain. A 5-minute cableway ride takes you to the top of the mountain from where you will enjoy uninterrupted views over the city bowl and across the peninsula. * Please note, this activity is weather permitting & for your own account.

The remainder of the day will be spent at leisure at the vibrant V&A Waterfront, where you indulge yourself in  some shopping, have a meal and soak up the exciting atmosphere, take a trip on the observation wheel, visit the aquarium or perhaps do the Robben Island excursion… your choices are endless!

Overnight: Table Bay Hotel

Day 3: Cape Town: Private Full Day Cape Peninsula tour

After breakfast head out for a full day tour of the scenic Cape Peninsula. Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard to Hout Bay, passing magnificent beaches and the coastal suburbs of Clifton, Camps Bay and Llandadno.

From Hout Bay Harbour you have the option of a boat trip to Duiker Island (for your own account), to see the thousands of Cape Fur Seals living on this rocky outcrop. Hout Bay Harbour is a busy fishing harbour sure to keep you entertained.

Browse for souvenirs at the Hout Bay Craft Market or take a walk on the beach and paddle your feet in the sea.

The tour continues over Chapman’s Peak, known as one of the most spectacular scenic drives in the world, all the way along the Peninsula to the most southern tip at Cape Point. An invigorating walk takes you to the two lighthouses at the top and bottom of the headland, from where you will enjoy extraordinary views of the cliffs and the ocean below.

Alternatively you could take a short funicular ride to the top (for your own account). Take a photo down at the most south western point of the African continent at the Cape of Good Hope beach.

Lunch will be enjoyed at a seaside restaurant (for your own account) before you make our way along the False Bay coastline to the Naval village of Simon’s Town.

Also  visit the delightful African Penguins of Boulders Beach and then the drive takes back via Cape Town’s coastal and southern suburbs for a final stop at the beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens.

Overnight at Cape Town.

Day 4: Cape Town to Franschoek

Enjoy a leisurely 1-hour drive through the beautiful Cape Winelands and over spectacular mountain passes to the charming Gourmet Capital of South Africa - Franschhoek. Nestled in the magnificent Franschhoek Valley, this is one of South Africa’s oldest towns whose name translates to “French Corner”, a reminder of its origins when the French Huguenots settled here in the late 1600s. Most of the world renowned wine estates here still hold their original French names.

The rest of the afternoon and evening is free to explore the town at leisure. The town’s main street is a treasure trove of fascinating little shops offering antiques, collectable books, jewellery, designer clothing, artworks and chocolate. Franschhoek is also home to several of the country’s top restaurants and award winning chefs, so you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding on your dinner venue.

Overnight at Franschoek.

Day 5: Franschoek

After a hearty breakfast get ready to explore the Winelands, we suggest you select 3 or 4 estates to taste some of South Africa’s finest wines and perhaps experience a cellar tour to learn how they are made.

Several of the estates offer wine pairings and our favorite recommendations would be:

Waterford Wine Estate in Stellenbosch for a wine and chocolate pairing

JC Le Roux in Stellenbosch for a sparkling wine and nougat, turkish delight, meringue and marshmallow pairing (also offer alcohol free bubbly for kids!) or

Fairview Estate in Paarl for a cheese and wine tasting.

The towns of Stellenbosch and Paarl also have a wealth of historical places of interest for visitors to explore, with plenty of options to also keep children entertained.

Overnight at Franschoek.

Day 6: Cape Town-Impodimo

Today morning after breakfast, proceed to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Johannesburg.

Upon your arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative and transferred by road (approximately a 4 hour drive) to the Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West province, very close to the border with Botswana. This is South Africa’s fifth largest game reserve and somewhat of a hidden gem, being lesser known than some of the country’s other larger game parks. This is a malaria-free Big Five reserve, particularly noted for its population of wild dog, and is home to approximately 66 large mammal species and roughly 300 bird species. The area is comprised of vast open grassland plains, woodlands, rocky outcrops and single mountains.

This afternoon you will enjoy your first game drive followed by dinner around an open fire and fall asleep to the sounds of the bush.

Overnight at Impodimo.

Day 7: Impodimo

Rise in the morning to an African dawn and enjoy an early morning game drive with your dedicated professional ranger and tracker.

Relax as your ranger guides you through the bush on a custom made open Land Rover searching out the secrets of nature. In our cooler winter months, guests are offered the opportunity to explore the other side of the park with the ranger and tracker.

Spend a day out in the bush, stopping for a picnic lunch in the shade.

You will also have the option during the day to set out on a bush walk with your armed ranger and learn the art of tracking African game, enjoy the trees, birds and stunning scenery.

A day in the bush is not complete without an in-room massage treatment out on your private deck by one of the lodge’s experienced massage therapists.

In the afternoon, when the heat of the African sun has diminished and the shadows are longer, head out on a sundowner safari to watch the sun set on this bushveld paradise and go in search of the more nocturnal creatures that now rule the bush.

Meals: Enjoy a sumptuous brunch at the pool lapa on return from your morning game drive, high tea in the afternoon overlooking the African Bush and the finest Pan-African cuisine with your hosts in the open air boma and share your adventures while you enjoy a night cap around the fire.

Overnight at Impodimo.

Day 8: Departure

Enjoy a morning game drive (time permitting) early in the morning in the reserve and return for breakfast.

Later check-out  and proceed for OR Tambo International Airport for your onward flight back.