Day 1 - Arrive Johannesburg

On arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel by a representative. The transfer time is approximately 40 minutes. 

The Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa, an award-winning boutique hotel, is located in the suburb of Sandton in an urban sanctuary in the heart of Johannesburg. The chic, upscale suites are individually decorated in varying themes ranging from Eastern influence to French provincial, each featuring every desired modern amenity. The hotel also caters to a variety of culinary tastes with an array of elegant dining experiences to choose from.

Enjoy the Balinese-style spa, which offers a wide range of therapies and signature Asian-inspired treatments. The spa features a heated plunge pool, a spa bath, Chinese daybeds and pod swing chairs, as well as steam rooms and a sauna.

Both ladies and gentlemen can choose from a variety of facials, travel therapy treatments - such as a jet lag massage, or manicure and pedicure combinations.There is an extensive selection of facials, massage therapies, grooming and body treatments on offer, as well as packages and gift cards allowing you to truly spoil yourself or that special person. Only products from leading international cosmeceutical and skincare brands like QMS Medicosmetics, Skin Doctors and Clarins are used. 

Keep in shape in the 24-hour fitness center equipped to international standards with full circuit strength equipment, treadmills, exercise bicycles and elliptical trainers. Private lockers, steam showers and sauna facilities are available for guests of the hotel. Yoga Instructors and personal trainers are also available upon request. 

The day is at leisure to explore Johannesburg or relax and indulge in some of the spa treatments after a long-haul flight. 

Overnight: Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa

Meal Plan:

Day 2 - Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Enjoy breakfast and then transfer to the Federal Air Hangar for your onward scheduled flight to Skukuza airstrip.

Upon arrival at the airstrip, you are met by a lodge representative and transferred to Londolozi Pioneer Camp. Londolozi Private Game Reserve is situated on the Sand River, it is the heart of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve within the Greater Kruger National Park and is one of South Africa’s original private game reserves. The word Londolozi comes from the Zulu word and means ‘Protector Of All Living Things’. 

The day is at leisure to enjoy the lodge activities on offer. Game drives at Londolozi are taken by professional, passionate and knowledgeable rangers and trackers, who between them have a wealth of experience spanning 350 years. With over 15,000 hectares of traversing wilderness, no two game drives are ever the same. Bush walks are suitable for the beautiful balmy bushveld days in May, June and July; there is nothing like walking in a winter wilderness. Drift down a game trail into a dry riverbed. Feel the crisp morning rhythm of Africa with each step on the winding path as you let nature captivate you in her essence.

Other activities available include bird watching, yoga and visits to the Londolozi Healing House.

Overnight: Londolozi Pioneer Camp

Meal Plan: B,L,D

Day 3 - Sabi Sand Game Reserve

The day is at leisure to enjoy the activities on offer. 

Yoga means ‘union’ in Sanskrit and refers to the bringing together of mind, body, and spirit. Asanas, also a Sanskrit word, refers to the poses and postures developed in India to join mind and body in spiritual awareness.

Enjoy a yoga experience with the added powerful elements of nature using both the natural energy of the location and tailor-made Asanas, to create a yoga form which is suitable for beginners and intermediate practitioners.

You are free to schedule a private yoga session in your room or in the shade of your deck. Alternatively, daily classes are held on the yoga deck near Founders Camp. 

Overnight: Londolozi Pioneer Camp

Meal Plan: B,L,D

Day 4 - Sabi Sand Game Reserve

The day is at leisure to enjoy the activities on offer. 

The Londolozi Healing House is a place of remembering, a shift from the world of doing into the world of being, a chance to re-discover your own nature and access a deep and natural intelligence which lies within the still core of your own wild self. The experience will help you to combine the core safari excursions with artful resting, curated bodywork and yoga in the surrounds of the expansive wilderness. There are specially crafted activities that offer true rejuvenation, restoration and transformation. Here, wellness practitioners, therapists and wilderness guides, invite you to commune with the African wilderness and find within you a sense of well-being. In the hurried world of today, true luxury is time to oneself in search of self-healing and connection to nature. The Londolozi Healing House is a place where time will allow for intangible magic, stillness and contemplation to stir deep within you.

Overnight: Londolozi Pioneer Camp

Meal Plan: B,L,D

Day 5 - Cape Town

Enjoy breakfast then transfer to Skukuza Airport for your onward flight to Cape Town. On arrival you are met by a representative and transferred to your hotel. The transfer time is approximately 50 minutes.

At a place where the earth, sea and sky meet, life begins. Here lies the luxurious Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa, poised on the Atlantic edge and flanked by the majestic Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles. Barely ten minutes from the bustling heart of Cape Town and its historic tourist attractions; Table Mountain cableway, V&A Waterfront & The Castle.

Nature's nearby attractions include prime diving spots, nature trails, seals, dolphins, whales and penguins.

Luxurious guest rooms, deluxe suites and a presidential suite make up this stunning hotel. Enjoy a breath-taking pool garden magically perched above the ocean and the glorious Azure restaurant offering endless seductive sea-views. 

The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the activities on offer or various tours of Cape Town can be arranged for you. 

Biking - Take a scenic cycle from the hotel to Chapmans Peak along one of the world’s most beautiful stretches of road. Admire endless views of the Atlantic Ocean and pass through the fishing village of Hout Bay.

Hiking - The hotel offers hiking on the property in the Twelve Apostles mountain range. For more experienced hikers, a staff member can accompany you on mountain trails further afoot in the World Heritage Site.

Jogging - You have the choice of running to Camps Bay or Hout Bay, both along Victoria Road, with world-class views to inspire you. A staff member will keep pace with you and point out the sights such as Sentinel Peak and Hout Bay Harbour.

Yoga - Breathe in unadulterated fresh air in awe-inspiring surrounds, while increasing your flexibility, improving your posture and building core strength at these cool yoga experiences. These three-hour experiences combine stretching, simple breathing techniques, basic meditation and yoga asanas, and the best part? The classes take place on top of Table Mountain. Enjoy the quiet and views while taking a relaxing yoga class before enjoying tea, coffee and snacks.

Overnight: The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Meal Plan: B

Day 6 - Cape Town

Enjoy the day at leisure to explore Cape Town and its surroundings. We could arrange one of the following tours for you at an additional cost.

Venture into the mountains for the perfect picnic
Guests staying at Twelve Apostles are able to stroll straight from their rooms onto the mountainside to take in some fresh air and spectacular sea and mountain views. The Table Mountain National Park, a World Heritage Site, offers uninterrupted views and the hotel has created several packages for unforgettable outdoor experiences. Enjoy a delicious picnic on a specially laid out picnic site, toast romance while the sun sets into the Atlantic Ocean or simply let the kids run wild in the open space. And while you feast your taste buds on the food and your eyes on the stunning natural environment, know that you’re giving back to society, as all picnic baskets have been purchased from the Cape Town Society for the Blind.

Philanthropic Cultural Tour 
The tour covers an extensive discussion on South African history, the legacy of Apartheid as well as in depth information on the political, social, economic, cultural and local issues confronting South Africa today. The core focus of the tour however is visiting interesting, innovative and inspiring community development projects and the incredible people driving these projects. This tour shines a light on the good work being done by so many good people and at the same time helps these wonderful individuals to continue with their efforts. Projects visited include urban agriculture, animal welfare, youth development through the medium of art, dance, choir singing, classical music, drumming or sport, special needs education, assistance to refugees, the environment, economic empowerment through skills development, arts and crafts and care and protection for children, women and the elderly.

Township and street art walking tour 
Enjoy a township tour of Khayelitsha with a local guide. Meet inspiring local business owners and township community members, sip artisan coffee from the very first township coffee shop, The Department of Coffee. Taste traditional cuisine as you dine in a township hotspot. Plan and hold a class for nursery school children or perhaps plant a new garden for a local family using recycled materials. Explore the streets of Woodstock on a walking tour and learn about the murals created by local and international artists.

Overnight: The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Meal Plan: B

Day 7 - Cape Winelands

After breakfast, you will transfer to Babylonstoren Farm Hotel located in the Cape Winelands.

Babylonstoren is a historic Cape Dutch farm that boasts one of the best preserved farmyards in the Cape. Beloved for its garden that is laid out over 3.5 magnificent hectares (8 acres), the structure divides into 15 sections that include fruit, berries, bees for pollinating, indigenous plants, fragrant lawns, a prickly pear maze, a clivia tunnel and a plethora of trees of historical and botanical import. The farm hotel is characterized by thick whitewashed walls, elegant gables and hearty fireplaces, emulating an authentic farm stay experience.

The farm hotel features three different restaurants. Housed in the old cow shed, Babel Restaurant is a wonderful mix of Cape Dutch architecture and contemporary glass walls that makes for a simple yet edgy environment in which to try our tasty yet often unconventional combinations. They have a farm-to-fork philosophy which means they like to serve food that is seasonal and reflects a “pick, clean and serve” approach. 

At the rear of the garden, tucked away between the oak trees, the greenhouse offers guests a wonderful refreshment station after their walk through the garden. All the food is served picnic-style in wooden crates with the preserves, jams and salads served in weck jars with fresh bread from the wood-fired oven. 

By day, the bakery supplies the farm shop and restaurants with freshly baked breads but by night, this space is transformed into a true celebration of La Dolce Vita! Dinners in the bakery are served family style – guests dish up for themselves from wooden boards placed on their table while sipping on wine and enjoying the lively atmosphere.

The rest of your day is at leisure to explore the farm and enjoy the activities on offer.

Overnight: Babylonstoren Farm Hotel

Meal Plan: B

Day 8 - Cape Winelands

The day is at leisure to explore the farm and enjoy the activities on offer.

Getting your hands dirty
The days are intentionally unscripted at Babylonstoren, and for hotel guests, there’s much to do. In addition to exploring the 200 hectares of farm, hotel guests are invited to join in the harvesting, pruning, planting or picking of the many fruits, herbs, nuts, spices and vegetables grown there. The farm welcomes guests interested in learning more about gardening. If you’re happy to get your hands dirty, you will be planting, harvesting, pruning and mulching. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with the gardeners and positively contribute.

Walk, Run or Cycle
A map in your room suggests six trails for walking or running. These vary in length, the shortest being a mere 5-minute walk. A backpack with water, sun lotion and a small first-aid kit is available and you are then free to go out and enjoy the abundance of fresh air and country views! The hotel also has bicycles available for adults and children with a map of suggested routes. 

Spa
Like everything else at Babylonstoren, the Garden Spa is linked to the garden and set within a forest of bamboo with tranquil greenery and a myriad leiwater channels to set the tone. Housed in a pavilion constructed of bamboo, it comprises a hammam, chill room, hot spa and gym. The Garden Spa has a garden-inspired food menu to replenish, revive and delight you. 

Overnight: Babylonstoren Farm Hotel

Meal Plan: B

Day 9 - Depart

Enjoy breakfast, then transfer to Cape Town International Airport. The transfer time is approximately one hour.

Depart Cape Town for your onward journey.

Overnight:

Meal Plan: B