Itinerary Details
Day 1 Cape Town, South Africa
Arrive Cape Town
A transfer is included from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to your hotel, the five-star One&Only Cape Town, named South Africa's leading resort since 2020. This evening, gather for a welcome reception followed by dinner at ROOI, where bold South African flavors introduce you to the culinary spirit of the region.
Meals: D
Day 2 Cape Town, South AfricaTable Mountain, Penguins & Coastal Beauty
This morning, take a cable car to the summit of Table Mountain, recognized as one of the "New 7 Wonders of Nature." Continue to Simon's Town for a visit with the famous African penguins at Boulders Beach, where they roam freely along the shoreline in their natural habitat. This evening, join us for a sunset hike up Lion's Head, rewarding those who made the trek with panoramic views of Cape Town, the Atlantic coastline, and Table Mountain.
Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to explore Cape Town as you like.
Meals: B, L
Day 3 Cape Town, South AfricaA Jeep tour through Cape Town, your way
Today provides you the freedom to see Cape Town how you'd like.
Travel by private Jeep through South Africa's oldest wine region, visiting boutique estates for tastings paired with a gourmet picnic. Discover the heart of the Cape Winelands, where mountain-backed vineyards produce some of the country's most celebrated wines. Taste your way through the city's vibrant food scene, sampling the flavors and traditions that shape South African cuisine. Or, for a more adventurous option, ride across sweeping white dunes, try your hand at sandboarding, and enjoy lunch at your own private desert camp complimented with stunning views of the dunes.
Meals: B, L
Day 4 From Cape Town to Marataba
Fly to Johannesburg, then continue by charter flight to Marakele National Park. Later this afternoon, set out on a game drive in search of Africa's "Big Five" and the many other animals that call this wild landscape home.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5 Safari in the Marataba Reserve
Set out on multiple game drives in search of the wildlife that roams the Marataba Reserve. Tonight, enjoy a private dinner under the stars, where the reserve's vast night sky provides an unforgettable backdrop.
Free time this afternoon to enjoy the many amenities your hotel has to offer.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 6 Game Drives and an afternoon cruise
Your final full day in Marataba is highlighted by more game drives and a special sunset cruise in search of hippos, crocodiles, and other wildlife gathering along the water's edge.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7 Onward to Mozambique
A final flight brings you to your last destination - Mozambique. After checking in at &Beyond Benguerra Island, join us for a twilight cruise followed by dinner at your lodge.
Meals: B, D
Day 8 Island Life in Benguerra
Venture into the Indian Ocean at low tide for a snorkeling experience among vibrant coral reefs, including the spectacular Two Mile Reef, renowned for its abundant marine life and brilliantly colored coral.
Explore the bay by kayak or stand-up paddleboard, relax at the lodge's Healing Earth spa surrounded by native trees and ocean sounds, or enjoy a horseback ride along the beach.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 9 A day as a castaway
Spend more time this morning exploring Mozambique's underwater wonders before channeling your inner castaway during a secluded island experience in the Bazaruto Archipelago. Tonight, join us for a farewell reception followed by dinner on the beach.
Free time to enjoy the many amenities at your hotel.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 10 Journey On
After breakfast, a scenic helicopter flight carries you back across the archipelago to Vilankulos Airport (VNX).
Morning departures or extend your stay on Benguerra Island.
Meals: B
