- Day 1:
- Fly from London Heathrow to Cape Town
- Day 2 - 4:
- Arrive Cape Town. Collect hire car. Stay 3 nights in Cape Town:
- Day 5 & 6:
- Drive to the Winelands region. Stay 2 in nights in the Winelands:
- Day 7 & 9:
- Drive to the Garden Route. Stay 3 in nights in either Knysna or Plettenburg Bay:
- Day 10 - 12:
- Drive to your Game Reserve near Port Elizabeth. Stay 3 nights in the Eastern Cape on Safari:
- Day 8 - 14:
- Flight to Mauritius. Stay 7 nights in Mauritius at:
- Day 15:
- Flight Mauritius to London Heathrow
contact a specialist about this honeymoon
- Day 1:
Catch your evening flight from London Heathrow to Cape Town.
- In Flight
- Day 2 - 4:
This morning you will arrive in the city of Cape Town. Pick up your hire car and drive into the heart of the city to start you honeymoon. The next three days can be spent exploring the city. Why not visit some of the attractions such as the infamous Table Mountain, Robben Island, Bokaap or the V&A Waterfront. Take a scenic drive down the Cape Peninsula towards Cape Point to enjoy the view. At Boulders beach you can spend some time watching the Jackass Penguin Colony before returning into the city to enjoy some of the great restaurants and nightlife. If you prefer to take it easy on your honeymoon why not relax on Clifton or Camps Bay Beach.
-
- Day 5 & 6:
Today take the approximately one hour drive to Cape Winelands region and your base in either Stellenbosch or Franschoek. Spend your time here visiting some of the finest wine estates that South Africa has to offer and to exploring the very beautiful and historic towns. To treat yourselves we recommend a picnic at Boschendal Wine Estate (needs pre-booked), lunch at Lanzerac Manor and dinner at the African style Moyo Restaurant at the Spier Wine Estate. The winelands is not just about tasting wines but also about enjoying good food. The area has some of the best restaurants that South Africa has to offer.
-
- Day 7 - 9:
This morning you will drive back to Cape Town and catch your flight to Johannesburg and your connection to Mauritius (Direct flights from Cape Town to Mauritius can be arranged schedule permitting, please enquire). On arrival in Mauritius you will be met at the airport by your driver and privately transferred to your hotel. Spend your next seven days partaking in the wide variety of free non-motorised watersports offered by the resort or exploring the island. Mauritius is a compact piece of paradise, where you can just as easily spend your time relaxing on the stunning beaches or visiting places like Port Louis, Pamplemousses botanical gardens, Chamarel Seven Coloured Earths or the Casela Yemen Nature Park. For those feeling a little less energetic you can take in a romantic duo treatment together at the hotel spa or enjoy a meal at one of the fine restaurants. As it is your honeymoon your hotel will make sure that it is special for you with complimentary extras offered like romantic candlelight meals and flowers in your room. All of the properties we have suggested have a great romantic atmosphere, the perfect place to relax together.
-
- Day 10 - 12:
Drive the approximately three hour drive to the Eastern Cape Safari region near Port Elizabeth. Your days on safari will start very early with a wake up call with tea or coffee, following which you will be off for your first exciting morning game drive. After breakfast spend the hottest part of the day relaxing in the shade or cooling off in the pool. Your second game drive of the day will take place in the late afternoon, another great time for spotting wildlife. As evening falls it is generally the rule that guests enjoy ‘sundowners’. Nothing is better than having a cold drink while you watch the sun set over the African bush. You will return to the lodge for dinner and in many cases more drinks under the African night sky.
-
- Day 13 - 19:
This morning you will transfer to Port Elizabeth airport and catch your flight to Johannesburg. From here catch your connection to Mauritius. On arrival in Mauritius you will be met at the airport with a warm Mauritian smile and privately transferred to your hotel. Over the next seven days you can partake in some of the free non-motorised watersports, go scuba diving or learn kite surfing as well as many other great activities. For those wanting to completely unwind and relax together you can take in a romantic duo spa treatment together, soak up the sun on the pristine white beaches or enjoy a special meal at one of the top gastronomic restaurants. As Mark Twain said “Mauritius was made first and then heaven, and heaven was copied after Mauritius”, the perfect place for your honeymoon. All of the properties we have suggested have a romantic atmosphere for you to enjoy together.
-
- Day 20:
Today you will be picked up at your hotel and privately transferred back to the airport for your flight back to Heathrow.
contact a specialist about this honeymoon
- Price Guide:
- We have rated these sample itineraries as Gold, Platinum & Diamond. Gold offers fantastic value for money with a minimum of 4 star accommodation. Platinum offers the best blend of luxury and value with a mixture of 4 and 5 star properties. Diamond is our exclusive luxury range where much of the accommodation on offer is 5 star superior.
- Gold:
-
- Platinum:
-
- Diamond:
-
- Notes:
- Prices are dependent on season. High season prices don’t include the peak season Christmas rates where honeymoon discounts do not apply. Flights based on best possible fares which are subject to availability. Flight taxes are subject to change. Flights are from London Heathrow but we can offer you regional connections. The above is a simple itinerary. We will tailor make a trip suited exactly to your requirements and will recommend a wide range of accommodations.
- Includes:
- Meals and accommodation as per itinerary (BB – Bed and Breakfast only, HB – Half board, comprising of bed and breakfast and your evening meal, FB - Full Board, comprising breakfast, lunch and dinner, AI - All inclusive, comprising of three meals per day and non premium beverages)
- o Car Hire for 11 Days in a Group B Car (VW Polo Hatch or similar) including full cover, unlimited km and taxes
- Private Transfers in Mauritius
- o Two game drives per full day on safari
- International flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town, Port Elizabeth Mauritius via Johannesburg and Mauritius to London Heathrow
- Discounts:
- Amakhala Bush Lodge: Price for low season includes a Stay 4 Pay 3 special.
- Shamwari: It hasn’t been included in this itinerary, however, if you travel from May to Sept and stay 2 nights at any Shamwari lodge you can avail of 3 free nights at any of the ‘Last Word’ guest houses in either Cape Town, Camps Bay or the Winelands. Ask for the 'Mantis Madness' special
- Trou aux Biches: Price for low and high season includes Early Booking Discount of 20% (usually around 3 months prior) and Honeymoon Discount of 10% (applicable for arrivals on or after 4 Jan to 19 Dec) – Based on 2011 Rates. Excludes the peak season from 20 Dec – 8 Jan.
- Belle Mare Plage: Price for low season includes 10% Early Booking Discount (for bookings made 30 days before arrival date) and a 50% honeymoon discount for the bride. Price for high season includes 10% Early Booking Discount and 30% honeymoon discount for the bride. Excludes the peak season of 23 Dec – 06 Jan.
- Merville Beach: Price for low and high season includes Early Booking Discount of 10% (must be booked by 30 June 2011 and subject to certain dates) and Stay 7 Pay 5 Special. Excludes the peak season from 22 Dec to 2 Jan.
- Honeymoon extras:
- Trou aux Biches: 1/2 bottle of Champagne & Fruits in room on arrival, a honeymoon gift voucher to choose a sarong for the bride and a T-shirt for the groom within the Honeymoon section of the hotel's boutique and two-course lunches offered during the whole stay in a selected restaurant
- Belle Mare Plage: Orchid flowers, wine & canapés in your room on arrival, special turndown of flower decoration and candles in room and bathroom on first night, one seafood candlelit dinner including photo souvenir excluding drinks during your stay and a special turndown and gifts on departure
- NOTE: Sometimes it may be cheaper to use other specials which are not honeymoon specials and in these circumstances no honeymoon extras are provided.
- Excludes:
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Any sightseeing activities mentioned
- Petrol
- Car Hire drop off fee payable locally, roughly 500 ZAR
- Car Hire contract fee payable locally, roughly 40 ZAR
- Additional Driver’s Fee
- Hire car delivery fee
- Beverages with the exception of your safari lodge which is on all inclusive basis
contact a specialist about this honeymoon