Arrive in Johannesburg and hop on your private charter flight to Phinda Private Game Reserve

Phinda Homestead awaits – your ultra-spacious sole-use villa, with a dedicated staff complement of butler, chef, ranger, tracker team and  private game vehicle.

Accommodation includes four large and  luxurious suites and ensuite bathrooms with a separate WC, twin hand basins, bath, indoor and al fresco showers.

Staying at Phinda Homestead means you can completely tailormake your days’ activities best  suited to your group. Make yourself completely at home, enjoying the  different spaces the lodge has to offer.

Enjoy exciting day and night game drives and interpretative walking safaris or have a run in your personal gym or lounge at your private villa pool.

Be captivated with incredible days filled with exciting activities, some of which are at an additional cost. A range of Phinda Adventures options includes black rhino tracking on foot, a Zulu Village Tour, spending a night under the stars or turtle nesting trips (in season).

Or choose to strap on your walking shoes for a  Specialist Walking Safari or if booked ahead, experience a life-changing  elephant or rhino conservation activity.

After your morning game drive and  breakfast, transfer to Phinda Airstrip for your Fireblade Aviation  private charter flight to Tswalu Airstrip.

Once the Oppenheimer family home, the private homestead of Tswalu Tarkuni is for your exclusive use.

WI-FI, children’s junior ranger programme, babysitting and national telephone calls.

Spend the next few days exploring the magnificent Kalahari with a variety of activities on option

Game drives at Tswalu will be completely tailored with no set routes or times.

Discover many rare and endangered species, including black-maned lions, African wild dogs, aardvark and pangolin.

Tswalu is also home to over 77 species of mammals, 240 species of birds, 42 species of reptiles and 4 species of amphibians.

Optional activities include horseback riding, walking safaris and even the chance to sleep out under the stars.

Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be welcomed by a member from our team who will drive you to Ellerman House, with breathtaking Atlantic Ocean outlooks.

Relax during your four-night stay at Ellerman House in the ocean-facing expanse of Ellerman House Villa One, complete with five luxurious  ensuite bedrooms, and exclusive use of the spa.

Enjoy a full-day tour taking in the scenic highlights of the Cape Peninsula, beginning with the four secluded beaches of Clifton, as well as the sidewalk cafés and bars of trendy Camps Bay.

The next stop is the spectacular coastal suburb of Hout Bay, a former fishing village, featuring a long, sandy beach facing a bay framed by the mountains. Explore the restaurants, shops and  markets of Mariners Wharf, a harbour-front emporium with a maritime ambience.

The tour will continue along the breath-taking Chapmans Peak Drive (providing this route is open) before heading to the Cape of Good Hope headland to explore the highlights of this nature reserve, see the Diaz Cross navigational aids, and perhaps enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

From here you will travel to Simons Town, famous for its naval military base, and then visit the charming penguin colony at Boulders Beach.

The tour ends with a walk through the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

Indulge in a full-day exploration of the Cape’s spectacular Winelands. The estates visited will vary according to your wine preferences, but will include the region’s major wine producing areas, and visits to some picturesque wine estates for tastings of high-qualit vintages.

Nestled in a valley where the French Huguenots settled in1688, Franschhoek is a delight for antique lovers and gastronomes (the town boasts some  world-famous eateries).

South Africa’s second-oldest town, Stellenbosch showcases the signature white-gabled 17th and 18th century Cape Dutch architectural style.

The Ellerman House Wine Gallery offers guests an experiential journey into the history and provenance of South African wine through an interactive multi-media wine library, individual maturation cellars for white and red wines, and a brandy tasting lounge.

Enjoy a free day. A multitude of activities and excursions are available to you at an additional cost.

If you enjoy adventure, encounter giants of the deep and be thrilled with a shark cave diving experience in Gaansbaai, or choose to soar through the mountain on a Cape Canopy tour; or perhaps some cultural or historical excursion alternatives.

On your last morning you will be driven to the airport for your international flight onward.

Accommodation

Phinda & Tswalu: all meals, private guide, vehicle and tracker, walking safaris, horseback rides, all beverages, a wide choice of award-winning wines, in-suite tea and coffee facilities, in-suite private bar and gourmet pantry, laundry and valet services, WI-FI, children’s junior ranger programme, babysitting and national telephone calls.

Ellerham House: Your stay includes airport and other transfers to and from Cape Town locations, breakfast, laundry, beverages inclusive of spirits and beer (but excluding wines and champagne), a fully stocked in-room bar with luxury brands, a 24-hour guest pantry providing a wide selection of  snacks and in-between meal options, daily sunset cocktails and canapés, uncapped WI-FI, access to the fitness centre, all spa treatments  (excluding products) as well as exclusive use of the main spa area, steam room, sauna and double treatment room.

Scheduled flights/Private charters as specified in the itinerary

Private transfers as specified in the itinerary

Private sightseeing and excursions as specified in the itinerary

National parks, concession and landing fees where applicable

Emergency medical evacuation insurance

Domestic/international departure tax, fuel and safety levies from airports and airstrips unless otherwise stipulated