Cape Town, Blue Train & Pilanesberg Safari

When you arrive at the Cape Town International Airport, one of our representatives will be there for your warm welcome. They will also help with your hotel transit in a comfortable private vehicle. On arriving, you will have the entire afternoon and evening at your leisure to spend. You will be spending the first 4 nights of your trip in Cape Town and will be staying at the Commodore Hotel. It is located in the V&A Waterfront and within walking distance of shops, attractions, and restaurants. So you can enjoy your time at these places and make sure that you get the most out of it.

Some optional activities that you can choose to indulge in at an additional cost include the Sunset Cruise in Table Bay, Sunset views from Signal Hill, and Sunset Kayak Experience along the Table Bay Coastline. Throughout your stay in the hotel, one of their standard rooms will be booked in your name under bed and breakfast service.

The Commodore Hotel

Set on the scenic V&A Waterfront, the 4-star Commodore Hotel is one place that blends nautical elegance with modern luxury. While you stay here, you can enjoy spacious, air-conditioned rooms and suites, many with balconies offering ocean, Table Mountain, or Robben Island views. The rooms are well-equipped with thoughtful amenities like minibars, tea/coffee facilities, and plush bedding. The hotel features a refined restaurant, bar/lounge, outdoor pool, full spa and wellness centre, and gym. Additional comforts include free Wi-Fi, concierge, valet parking, and top-notch service in a tranquil yet vibrant waterfront setting.

Have your breakfast and meet our guide who will be helping you with the half-day Cape Town city tour. This will be insightful as you get to learn about the city’s rich culture and history. From the hotel, you will be taken to Table Mountain. Your first activity of the day will be taking a cableway trip to the top of this natural wonder. This place is also known as an iconic landmark offering a great view to the visitors.

While on top, enjoy the walking trails and other viewpoints like the City Bowl, Table Bay, Atlantic Seaboard, and Peninsula. Once done with all this, our guide will take you back to the city for the tour for the rest of the day. On arriving in the city, enjoy visiting the Company Gardens, Bo Kaap (Cape Malay Quarter, and Greenmarket Square. Lastly, there will be an orientation drive taking you to some important historical landmarks, including the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, Grand Parade, Adderley Street, museums, and art galleries surrounding it.

Today will be a complete day tour of the Cape Peninsula, so after having your breakfast, meet with our guide at the reception area and head for an exciting day. Today, you will get to know why Cape Town is often acknowledged as one of the world’s most beautiful places. Your first stop of the day will be the Cape Floral Kingdom, where you can enjoy scenic views. Then you will be visiting the Atlantic Seaboard to Hout Bay, the beaches of the coastal suburbs of Clifton, Camps Bay, and Llandudno.

Then you will be visiting Hout Bay, where you can enjoy a boat trip to the thousands of Cape Fur Seals on a rocky outcrop. After having a good time here, our guide will take you to the Hout Bay Craft Market, where you can buy souvenirs for yourself. Next up will be Chapman’s Peak, where you can soak in the spectacular views all the way to Cape Point. Once you reach the point, you can explore the place by visiting the two lighthouses of the headland. This is a great place to click some pictures for your social media and then head to the Cape of Good Hope beach.

This is surely going to make you hungry, so you may enjoy your lunch at a seaside restaurant. Once done, we will head to the False Bay coastline to the Naval village of Simon’s Town. The final few things for the day include visiting Boulders Beach and taking a drive back via the scenic southern suburbs and Cape Town’s coastal.

After having breakfast, you will meet our representative at the hotel’s reception. Today, you will be assisted with your full-day tour of the Cape Winelands paired with a Franschhoek Wine Tram ride. It will take a 45-minute drive to the Winelands, and when you reach here, soak in the natural beauty of mountains, vineyards, and the Dutch-style architecture of the Cape. While here, you will also get a chance to explore the towns like Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch. There are more than 150 wine estates and farms here. So you can take a sip of a fine wine.

Once done with all this, you will take the Franschhoek Wine Tram to explore the Franschhoek Valley for the rest of the day. Clicking pictures, good food, and a lot of other things are in store. Once done with this, you will be assisted back to the hotel by our guide. This is also your last day in Cape Town on this trip.

You will check out of your hotel and meet our representative, who will be assisting with your transfer to the Cape Town station. From here, your 2-night journey in the luxurious Blue Train will start. The Blue Train is one of the two most popular luxury trains in Cape Town. You will have to register and then check into the Blue Train Station Lounge. Here you can savour the pre-departure dry snacks and drinks. When the boarding starts, butlers will help you to your suite while giving the orientation for the 2-night journey. As soon as the train departs, you will be getting Canapés to enjoy. Between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., there will be 2 lunch seatings, and you can have your meal in any of the seatings. Then there will be an hour of leisure time for you, post which there will be another 2 seatings for dinner as well.

The next day starts with breakfast, followed by lunch. Then, if the weather permits, you will be able to enjoy an excursion off the train. Here, you will get a chance to take a tour of the Kimberley Open Mine Museum. When you get off the train at the Kimberly Station, our representative will greet you with a glass of sherry. After the tour, your train will be heading to Pretoria. Take your dinner on time and get some sleep.

Note: These 2 nights will be on a fully inclusive basis. It will cover your stay, all meals, fees, and activities.

The Blue Train

The Blue Train is a world-renowned luxury 5-star rail experience that runs between Cape Town and Pretoria. It is known as a “hotel on wheels” featuring elegant private suites with en-suite bathrooms, butler service, plush lounges, and fine dining restaurants serving gourmet cuisine paired with South Africa’s best wines. On the train, you can enjoy all-inclusive service covering meals, high tea, and beverages. Onboard, the décour exudes classic opulence, while panoramic windows showcase breathtaking landscapes. Off-train excursions, such as the Kimberley Mine tour, add cultural richness.

Have breakfast on the train and then get down at the Pretoria station. Meet our representative who will be assisting with your transfer to Johannesburg. It will be a day's drive, and you will reach the destination by evening or night. You will check into your hotel, which will be the Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre Johannesburg O.R. Tambo. One of their standard rooms will be booked in your name under the Bed and Breakfast service. It will be a 1-night stay at the hotel for you to rest well for the days to come.

The Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo Airport

Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre Johannesburg is a contemporary 4-star property situated adjacent to O.R. Tambo International Airport. This property offers seamless comfort to all the visitors. The hotel features 248 spacious rooms and suites, a relaxing spa and wellness centre, indoor and outdoor pools, a fully equipped fitness centre, and multiple dining venues, including a rooftop restaurant and bars.

After checking out from the hotel, our representative will meet you at the reception. You will be assisted with your road transfer to the lodge in Pilanesberg. It will be a 3-hour journey, and when you reach here, you will be staying at the Ivory Tree Game Lodge. One of their standard rooms will be booked in your name under full board plus service. It will cover your dinner, stay, breakfast, lunch, and activities.

When you reach the lodge, freshen up and have your lunch. Post that, indulge in your first afternoon game drive. After an eventful day, get your dinner and take some rest.

Note: You have the option to have your dinner indoors or outdoors, so you decide accordingly.

Ivory Tree Game Lodge

Ivory Tree Game Lodge is a 5-star luxury safari lodge located in Pilanesberg National Park, home to Africa’s Big Five. It is nestled in a natural amphitheatre and offers elegant standard and luxury suites blending modern comfort with African charm. The facilities offered by the hotel include a sparkling swimming pool, spa, lounge, boma dining, and a bar. You can enjoy gourmet meals, guided morning and afternoon game drives, and cultural entertainment. With air-conditioned rooms, private patios, and stunning bush views, the lodge ensures an unforgettable safari experience.

This is going to be another eventful day because you will be enjoying a complete day’s safari. You will get a morning game drive with an early morning pre-dawn wake-up. After this, you will return to the lodge for breakfast and then relax for some time. Lunch will be followed by another game drive during the afternoon. After this, you will return to your lodge for dinner and a good night's sleep.

After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and meet our representative. You will be assisted with the transfer to Johannesburg. You will be taking your flight from the airport of Johannesburg back home.