South Africa Winelands and Namibia Desert Safari

You'll begin your stay with a full day tour of Cape Peninsula. Starting in the bohemian Kalk Bay, you'll have the opportunity to browse the fashion boutiques and arts and crafts of the village before heading to Simon's Town to learn about its rich history. Afterwards, you'll head to Cape Peninsula itself where you'll search for a local colony of penguins and hike into the Reserve. The day will end with a visit to a beautiful wine estate in Constantia. 

The next day will see you exploring Cape Town on a private tour; you'll begin by taking a cable car to the top of the famed Table Mountain where you'll enjoy views across the city and surrounding mountains. Afterwards, you'll visit Signal Hill, the Castle of Good Hope, and the colourful Bo-Kaap. 

During your stay at La Residence, you can choose to enjoy a delicious afternoon of wine tasting; with wine selections tailored to your palate and interests, you can sample South Africa's very best regional wines before taking a stroll through the expansive vineyards of the estate. 

We also recommend you go hiking in Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve whilst in Franschhoek, part of the UNESCO declared Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve. Set within the Franschhoek Mountains, you'll benefit from spectacular views across the Franschhoek Valley whilst encountering the diverse array of plant life of the region. Trips can range from two hour walks to full-day hikes.

One of Namibia's most iconic landscapes, you'll begin your stay by visiting the clay pan of Sossusvlei, famed for its vast ochre sand dunes and desert-adapted wildlife. As well as this, you'll also visit the white clay pan of Deadvlei, which sits at the foot of Sossuslvei's sand dunes, famous for its scorched, skeletal trees which are thought to be approximately 900 years old. 

There will be plenty of opportunities for wildlife viewing as you embark on nature  drives within the private Kulala Nature Reserve; expect to see animals including gemsboks, bat-eared foxes, and brown hyenas. On the morning of your departure you'll be treated to a hot air balloon ride over the Kulala Wilderness Reserve where you'll benefit from extraordinary views across the sand dunes. Afterwards, you can look forward to a luxurious champagne breakfast.

Your time in Namibia's Damaraland will be spent immersing yourself in the vast, rugged landscape, learning about the region's diverse fauna and flora. On dedicated wildlife drives and guided nature walks, you'll have to chance to encounter the extraordinary desert-adapted elephants, black rhinos, and giraffes, plus many more native species. 

One of the most fascinating parts of your stay will include a visit to Twyfelfontein, famous for its many rock paintings and engravings. Thought to be anywhere between 1000 - 10,000 years old, the engravings depict hunting scenes with a variety of animals on display; the most remarkable is the presence of a seal, as the ocean is approximately 100km away from the site.