African Romance
Looking for the perfect escape to unwind and embrace Africa? Start in stunning Cape Town, followed by a luxurious safari on a private Kruger-area reserve, and finally fall in love at your Eden-like beach retreat in Mozambique.
Explore the white sand beaches and turquoise waters of Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago. Indulge in an island hopping adventure, a low impact ocean safari, and four days of idyllic relaxation.Discover the secrets of South Africa on privately guided Cape Town tours. Indulge in the stunning seascapes of the Cape Peninsula, explore Table Mountain and the city sights and enjoy a special day in the Winelands.Experience the wildlife rich savanna plains on guided nature walks and day and night safari drives. Learn first-hand how the Tango K9 unit combats poaching at the reserve.Enjoy Sample the flavors of Africa from a farm to fork lunch in the Winelands to romantic dinners supplied by a special garden at your game lodge.
1. TAJ CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Cape Town
2. SIMBAMBILI GAME LODGE, South Africa, Kruger Private Reserve
3. AZURA BENGUERRA ISLAND, Mozambique, Benguerra Island
11 nights from $17,395 per person
Itinerary
African Travel: African Romance
Day 1 Arrive Cape Town, South Africa
Your romantic journey begins in the heart of one of the world’s most beautiful cities.
Taj Cape Town
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Day 2 Cape Town
Be swept away on a full-day guided tour of the stunning seascapes of “The Fairest Cape.” View the pristine beaches of Camps Bay and hug the cliffs along legendary Chapman’s Peak Drive on your way to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Linger over lunch and view a colony of penguins at beautiful Boulders Beach.
Taj Cape Town
Meals: (BL)
Day 3 Cape Town
Start your day at the top of Table Mountain to view the city before descending into Cape Town for a private guided tour. Cape Town has some of the most colorful neighborhoods and the locals are equally interesting. Explore the sights of the city and visit the contemporary art galleries showcasing a diverse range of modern artworks. Alternatively, enjoy the day with a Capetonian fashion expert who will be your personal guide on an extravagant shopping experience.
Taj Cape Town
Meals: (BL)
Day 4 Cape Town
Taste your way through Stellenbosch on a guided walk of family-owned specialty shops: artisanal breads, locally grown teas, biltong and droëwors (cured meats) and sweet treats like koeksisters and Amarula mousse. Enjoy a special wine tasting this afternoon.
Taj Cape Town
Meals: (BL)
Day 5 Cape Town / Kruger Private Reserve
Fly off to your lodge in a private game reserve in the renowned Kruger National Park. In the afternoon, depart on your first game drive in the company of an experienced ranger. The game-viewing activity extends into a thrilling night drive in search of the nocturnal animals out on their nightly prowls.
Dulini Moya
Meals: (BLD)
Day 6 Kruger Private Reserve
Enjoy twice-daily game drives accompanied by expert rangers and trackers to unravel the intricate nuances of the African bush.
Dulini Moya
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Day 7 Kruger Private Reserve
Explore the rarer sights and wonders of the bush on a guided walk. Dine under the ancient jackalberry tree, enjoy a romantic private dinner in your suite or feast in a traditional boma under a canopy of stars around a roaring fire.
Dulini Moya
Meals: (BLD)
Day 8 Kruger Private Reserve / Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique
Greet the dawn for one final game drive before flying off to Mozambique. Transfer by helicopter to your island resort enjoying the panoramic views of lush landscapes. Your beach home is set in a protected marine conservation area with pristine beaches and unspoiled coral reefs.
Azura Benguerra Island
Meals: (BLD)
Day 9 Bazaruto Archipelago
Board your speedboat for an island-hopping adventure around the Archipelago. After a short ride to Bazaruto Island, hike up Bazaruto Dune for beautiful panoramic views. Then head to Two Mile Reef for spectacular snorkeling amongst tropical fish, turtles, and corals. Finally sip champagne and enjoy a picnic on a secluded beach at North Point, taking a final dip in the clear waters before returning to your beach villa.
Azura Benguerra Island
Meals: (BLD)
Day 10 Bazaruto Archipelago
The day is at your leisure to explore. The Bazaruto Archipelago has earned its reputation as the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean.” Opt to dive, snorkel and fish in one of the healthiest spots in the world on a tailored low-impact ocean safari exploration of the Mozambique shelf or the Archipelago.
Azura Benguerra Island
Meals: (BLD)
Day 11 Bazaruto Archipelago
Another day in paradise to soak up the sun enjoy your peaceful surroundings.
Azura Benguerra Island
Meals: (BLD)
Day 12 Bazaruto Archipelago / Depart
Bid farewell to Africa, taking with you a lifetime of loving memories. Fly back to Johannesburg and your onward international flight home.
Meals: (B)
Featured Destinations
Cape Town
Cape Town is southern Africa's most beautiful, most romantic and most-visited city. Few urban centers anywhere can match its setting along the Cape Peninsula spine, which slides like the mighty tail of the continent into the Atlantic Ocean. By far the most striking - and famous - of its sights is Table Mountain, frequently mantled by clouds, and rearing up from the middle of the city to provide a constantly changing vista to the suburbs below. Table Mountain is the city's solid core which divides the city into distinct zones with public gardens, wilderness, forests, hiking routes, vineyards and desirable residential areas trailing down it's lower slopes.
Excursions
Cape Town City Tour - Half Day
Cape Town City Tour - Half Day
Your guide will discuss the city's abundance of sightseeing possibilities and will tailor make your day's activities according to your individual interests and preferences. This affords you the advantage of total flexibility while still maintaining the expertise of a qualified guide. We first make our way to the to the lower cable car station on the slopes of Table Mountain, where (weather permitting) we make the short and comfortable ascent to the top of the mountain by cable car. The panoramic view of the sea and city from the summit is magnificent. Then begin the tour of historic Cape Town. Whether you are interested in visiting the traditional tourist attractions, indulging in a personal passion, or simply exploring the 'Mother City' as a local, Cape Town has more than enough diversity to cater to your personal preference.
Your half day tour includes two entrance fees as well as the return Table Mountain Aerial Cableway ticket. After your tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Three Hour Cruise
Three Hour Cruise
The Inala Antares proudly awaits you in Cape Town, ready to take you first class on a journey of a lifetime. With its Italian styling, trendy interiors, quality construction techniques and performance it has been specially designed to meet your tastes and requirements.
Your day will start with a luxury transfer from your hotel providing you with a concierge service to help you orchestrate the perfect few hours on board the Inala.
Experience an exquisite Cape Town sunset with Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles as a backdrop as you cruise in pure luxury on board (weather depending on the day) otherwise in Table Bay towards the Bloubergstrand beaches.
The Inala is a 57ft Princess design, luxury motor yacht, moored in front of the Cape Grace Hotel V&A Waterfront. Your three hour cruise includes the famous Clifton beaches, with panoramic views of Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles in elegance and luxury. Clifton bay is on the way to Hout Bay and is the ideal place to spend a few hours at on board, enjoying the sun and a swim in the cool water.
Whale Watching Tour - Full Day
Whale Watching Tour - Full Day
Your Whale watching excursion will either be done in Hermanus or Gansbaai, based on the best sightings & weather conditions over your period of travel.
The whale watching trips can also afford you the possibility to see: Great white sharks, Bryde's whales, Humpback whales, Southern giant petrels, Cape gannets and Dolphins, making these whale watching trips not just magical but rewarding too, and are sure to capture everyone's imagination.
Your return to shore will depend on the sightings for the day, which may result in a late lunch. Your guide will discuss the best restaurant options with you based on your preference and logistics. An A la Carte lunch including soft drinks & non-premium brand drinks and house wines is included in your tour.
Time permitting you may have the opportunity to walk along the coastal paths in Herma-nus where during whale season (mid June to mid November) whales may be seen playing close to the shore. You will be dropped off at your hotel in the late afternoon.
Cape Point Sidecar Tour - Full Day
Cape Point Sidecar Tour - Full Day
Your guide will discuss your individual interests and preferences and tailor make the day's routing and sightings accordingly. All sidecars are decommissioned military bikes used during World War II, which has been restored and fully refurbished.
You will be supplied with retro leather jackets, helmets, goggles as well as a complimentary bandana. Depending on your interests you will be visiting all the iconic attractions such as Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Chapmans Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope (including the Cape Point Funicular ticket) and the Boulders Penguin Colony.
Stop for lunch at a popular local restaurant including local wine and refreshments. Top off the day with a scenic coastal drive back to your hotel. After your day's touring, you will be dropped off at your hotel for your evening at leisure.
Kruger National Park
This enormous and magnificent park is one of the most popular public game parks in the world. Its density of permanent game is unrivalled with hundreds of different species; 507 birds, 336 trees, 147 mammals, 114 reptiles, 49 fish and 34 amphibians! Sighting the "Big Five" has become a quest for many people on safari, and Kruger National Park has more than its fare share of these, with an estimated 1,800 lion, 9,125 elephant, 25,000 buffalo, unknown number of leopards and 2,300 black and white rhino. These animals became the 'Big Five' because they are the five most dangerous animals to hunt - when injured they attack! There are plenty of other fascinating animals and birds in the African bush.
Bazaruto Archipelago
Bazaruto Archipelago is a group of islands located in the warm Indian Ocean waters of Mozambique including Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Island, Magaruque Island and Santa Carolina (Paradise) Island. The crystal clear azure seas provide visitors with unparalleled diving and snorkeling experiences, fishing, and a range of thrilling water sports in the "Pearl of the Indian Ocean." Bazaruto Archipelago is a popular destination for honeymoon getaways and luxury eco-escapes, due to the unspoiled beauty, pristine beaches and diverse ecology of the islands and reefs.
Vacation Details
Valid Date Ranges
01/05/2025 -
03/31/2025
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$17,695 per person
04/01/2025 -
09/30/2025
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$17,395 per person
10/01/2025 -
11/30/2025
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$17,695 per person
12/12/2025 -
12/15/2025
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$17,895 per person
01/01/2026 -
12/31/2026
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$999,999,999 per person
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Remarks
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, land arrangement only. International and internal air is additional. All pricing and accommodations are subject to availability.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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Kathleen Stahl Travel Services
529 36th Street
Des Moine, IA 50312
USA
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