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Honeymoon
18 Night/ 19 Day Cape Town & Namibia Platinum Itinerary
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Price from Rand/N$40,838 per person low season (please contact us for a quote specific to your travel dates).
A luxurious fly-drive safari staying in boutique guesthouses, private reserves & luxury hotels throughout the cosmopolitan Cape and Namibia's desert & wildlife reserves. Appreciate the exciting contrast between the lush wine region and popular beaches of South Africa and the stark desert beauty and vast untamed wildlife areas of Namibia. Highlights include the cosmopolitan suburb of Bantry Bay in Cape Town, a private vineyard near Franschoek, scheduled return flights to Windhoek, fly-in safari to NamibRand, Sesriem & Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and the Atlantic coast, the stark scenic beauty of Damaraland, Etosha National Park, Okonjima Lodge & Africat project.
B&B - lodge accommodation including breakfast
DBB - lodge accommodation including dinner & breakfast
FI - accommodation including all meals & activities
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Nights 1-3 Cape Town, Bantry Bay, Les Cascades B&B |
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Les Cascades de Bantry Bay is a fine boutique hotel in the most exclusive suburb of Cape Town. Bantry Bay is completely sheltered from the (in)famous South Easter winds and from here the spectacular view over the Atlantic Ocean is exceptional. Cape Town's excellent restaurants, shopping, the V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain are only a short drive away and the Clifton beaches are within walking distance (20 minutes). The beautifully appointed lodge offers ten double en-suite rooms in two adjacent properties.
The lodge has three swimming pools, the rooms, both in the Main Lodge and in the Villa are air-conditioned and furnished with king-size beds, Satellite TV, CD and DVD player, telephone, HiFi, internet access points, mini bar and electronic safe. The bathrooms are fitted with heated towel rails, hairdryers, separate shower and full bath. All rooms have equally breathtaking and frontal sea views from their balconies. |
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Nights 4&5 Franschoek, Le Petite Fume, B&B |
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The stunning La Petite Ferme, situated on a working farm is perched high on the mountain pass with views of the vineyard and orchards below. The facility is also home to one of the regions top restaurants and producer of a number of award winning wines.
The small number of guest suites each comprise a sitting area with fireplace, mini-bar, television and tea and coffee making facilities. The en-suite bathroom offers a large tub as well as a shower. The suites open out on to their own verandas with private plunge pools. Early morning tea is served in the suite, English and Country breakfast is served in the restaurant. Take time to explore some of the many beautiful vineyards in this area, and taste some of the award winning wines along the way. |
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Night 6 Windhoek, Heinitzburg Hotel, B&B |
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Fly to Windhoek with your scheduled Air Namibia flight. At the International Airport you will be collected by a representative from our transfer company and escorted to your Guesthouse. The Heinitzburg Hotel is an elegant and exclusive establishment situated high in the hillsides of Windhoek overlooking the city. Perhaps enjoy an introductory dinner in one of Windhoek's intimate restaurants which include the 5* Leo's located at the Heinitzburg itself. |
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Night 7 Sossusvlei, Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge, FI |
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Take a scheduled light aircraft flight to Sossusvlei Mountain Lodge today, situated close to the entrance of Sossusvlei. Relax this afternoon around the beautiful pool or in your spectacular suite. This unique lodge is situated on the northern NamibRand Nature Reserve and each suite boasts an endless view across the magnificent desert. The next day you will have the opportunity to visit the oldest dunes in the world at Sossusvlei. The amazing scenery and spectacular surrounding area take some time to explore and are absolutely fascinating. |
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Nights 8&9 NamibRand Nature Reserve, Wolwedans Dune Lodge, FI |
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After an early morning guided excursion into Sossusvlei & Sesriem enjoy lunch back at the lodge before being transferred by road to the luxurious Wolwedans Dunes Lodge situated further south in the NamibRand Reserve. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and explore the unique area with expertly guided nature drives and desert walks. You may like to take this opportunity to enjoy a spectacular hot air balloon trip over the desert which may be added to your wedding list. |
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Nights 10&11 Swakopmund, Hansa Hotel, B&B |
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After the three nights in the desert take another scheduled light aircraft flight up to the coastal town of Swakopmund on the Atlantic Ocean where you will collect your zero excess 2x4 VW Touran hire car . The Hansa is an old style hotel with excellent service, well positioned close to Swakopmund's restaurants, shops & beaches. The next couple of days you will have the opportunity to relax on the beach, experience good cuisine and take part on several optional activities. You could choose an optional Sandwich Harbour tour to introduce to you this internationally renowned wetland, a tandem skydive over the desert or a dolphin cruise from Walvis Bay. |
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Nights 12&13 Twyfelfontein, Mowani Lodge, DBB |
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Depart early to arrive at the Lodge in the late afternoon perhaps visiting Cape Cross en route. You can spend the day exploring the beautiful area, which is surrounded by mountains, a great hiking experience. The following day you can visit Twyfelfontein, home to one of the largest collections of rock etchings in Southern Africa, some of these etchings have been estimated to be up to an incredible 6,000 years old and the Petrified Forest. Enjoy a day taking you back in time. |
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Nights 14-16 Etosha National Park border, Ongava Lodge, FI |
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Etosha National Park, the biggest wildlife resort in Namibia, will offer you a very special experience. Stay at Ongava Lodge, where you will have time to relax and enjoy the nature. The lodge offers a waterhole and game viewing can be made from the balcony outside your room. Enjoy inclusive guided drives into Etosha and through the private concession area. Perhaps add an upgrade to the luxurious Little Ongava suites to your wedding list and soak up the view from your own private plunge pool or outdoor 'sala' day bed. |
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Nights 17&18 Otjiwarongo, Okonjima Bush Camp, FI |
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Drive towards the central part of Namibia to Okonjima Lodge. The lodge concentrates on rehabilitating cheetahs & other big cats as well as environmental education with local farmers, schools and visitors. Optional activities include cheetah & leopard tracking where guests have an excellent chance of getting up close and personal with these beautiful animals.
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Day 19 Fly out of Windhoek |
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Drive via the capital city to the International Airport. You will drop off your car and depart back home. |
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The following are suggestions of what you could include on your wedding list for this holiday but when you have decided on your own itinerary, we will work with you to tailor something to your specific honeymoon.
- Shark diving from Cape Town N$1200 per person
- Guided wine tour from Franschoek N$400
- Robben Island tour N$200
- Hot Air Ballooning over the Namib Desert N$2500
- Sandwich Harbour Trip N$880
- Horseriding 2hours N$420
- Dolphin cruise N$380
- Tandem Skydiving N$1500
- Para sailing from Swakopmund N$350
- Quadbiking from Swakopmund N$500
- Guided Twyfelfontein Excursion N$190
- Guided Elephant Excursion N$420
*Optional dinners or accommodation upgrades can also be added.
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