Day 1

Overnight flight to Johannesburg.

Days 2 - 3

Fly onward to Hoedspruit to stay for two nights at Royal Malewane Private Game Lodge. Accommodating just 12 guests in private suites and offering game drives and guided bush walks, Royal Malewane ranks amongst the top three safari lodges in the world. (FB)

Day 4

Fly to Johannesburg and stay overnight in The Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas & Spa, a superb combination of ethnic African elegance and style where Nelson Mandela chose to reside when released from prison. (BB)

Day 5

Board the famous Blue Train for the overnight journey to Cape Town, stopping en route at the fascinating mining town of Kimberley. Renowned as one of the finest of its kind, the romantic atmosphere and first class service will ensure that this is an unforgettable experience. (FB)

Days 6 - 8

Collect hire car and stay for three nights at Kensington Place, a chic hotel set on the foothills of Table Mountain, with breathtaking views, elegant rooms and charming garden with terrace and pool. (BB)

Days 9 - 10

Continue to the fishing village of Hermanus to stay for two nights in sophisticated surroundings at Birkenhead House, a small boutique hotel perched on a cliff above a stunning beach - a real find for the connoisseur. (FB)

Days 11 - 12

Drive into the gourmet & wine-producing village of Franschhoek to stay for two nights at La Residence, a temple to decadence, with chandeliers, vast mirrors, ornate furniture and superlative service. (BB)

Day 13

Depart on the direct overnight flight to the UK, arriving the following morning.