How To Spend 10 Days In South Africa

How to spend 10 Days in South Africaof the restaurants on the resort offering an
“You arrive in South Africa landing on theincredible breakfast each and every morning.
sticky tarmac of Cape Town International Airport.Once you have taken breakfast the rest of the
The sun bounces off the glass surrounding theday is up to you. You can explore the region of
terminal creating a shimmering box in which toFranschhoek visiting individual winemakers and
collect your luggage. The rigmarole of checking invineyards sampling South Africa’s finest
to South Africa is swift and unimposing, you getexport, or you can
to the exit, coaches and taxis waiting.? Môreson and Bread & Wine for the ultimate
Let the holiday begin!!”wine and food experience
The hustle of Cape Town is something to be? Golf courses within fifteen minutes drive - Pearl
savoured, so simply passing through would be avalley and Paarl Golf Course
missed opportunity.? Tennis courts
The Cape Grace Hotel is a perfect place to start? Hiking and biking excursions
your luxury holiday. The hotel is classically inspired? Horse-riding and wine tasting on horseback
and encapsulates the enchantment and intrigue of? Paragliding and helicopter trips
South Africa perfectly making it the only possible? Chocolate tasting
place to start your luxury South African Safari.? Great restaurants and wineries to visit
The Cape Grace HotelI think because of its produce the area of
The hotel is situated on the harbour offeringFranschhoek is certainly an adult’s playground
stunning panoramic views across the quay andoffering the finest luxuries no matter what your
into the ocean.request.
Cape Town is steeped in history with evidence of“After a couple of days soaking up the sun,
the apartheid years still visible as touristatmosphere and wine, it’s time to head out
attractions which act as a shocking reminder ofto the plains of Africa.
years gone by.The real Africa is waiting, the chance for safari.
A particular point of interest is Robben Island off1. Heading further west will bring you to the
the coast of Cape Town. Robben Island in recentlargest National Park in Africa.
history was primarily used as a prison toKruger National Park.
segregate political prisoners and activists. NelsonLeaving Franschhoek is the first step to a genuine
Mandela was held here for 27years. It is aadventure, a chance to explore some of the
sobering experience, but also a once in a lifetimemost picturesque landscapes in the world. Keep
opportunity to visit and one that shouldn’t bethe camera on standby or at least within
missed.arm’s reach. The difficult thing about an
Cape Town offers all the modern amenities, withincredible moment is that they are easily missed.
a great market and contemporary retailers. ThePack the camera!!”
tourism industry is thriving in Cape Town and youSetting off to Kruger fills you with excitement,
can therefore benefit from great service andthe chance to release the
facilities.“inner-attenborough”.
“After a couple of days perusing through theGame lodges are dotted throughout Kruger
streets of Cape Town sampling fresh seafoodNational Park, each with its own incomparable
and exquisite local cuisine it is time to set offviews and game drives. Wildlife is rife throughout
further into the African savannah to sample moreKruger, giving you the opportunity to see the big
of what South Africa has to offer. How about5 as well as exceptional birdlife.
further west, “WineThe Royal Malewane lodge is one of the finest
Country”…hmmm…There’s anlodges in the entire park. It is a place for people
idea.”who want to get away from modern life and
Franschhoek is about 2-3 hours west of Capereally engage themselves with Africa. All suites
Town nearer to central South Africa rather thanare based in the African bush in an unspoilt
the coast. The landscape appears moreenvironment giving astonishing views of landscape
“European” than African; luckily the heatand wildlife alike.
will remind you instantly where you are.Game drives are held throughout the day giving
Franschhoek is a large rural area filled with grapesyou a chance to see a plethora of wildlife, from
and vineyards. South Africa has now confirmed toLions and elephants to exquisite bush and tree
the world that it is a serious competitor in newdwellers, what more would you need from a
world wines. Australia, South America and Southluxury safari in South Africa.
Africa are becoming the core countries pursuingThe Lodge manages to bring luxury to the most
winemaker’s recognition.bucolic place on earth, the combination of
Le Quartier Français is one of the finest hotels inopulence and the sounds of wildlife calling
the world let alone Africa. The restaurant wasthroughout the night is a combination like no other.
voted 37th in the reputable S.Pallegrino “bestSouth Africa is a place that you will be talking
restaurant” award. The food is therefore outabout for years after you leave. It’s an
of this world, and the accommodation itself livesemotional thing. I can’t imagine bonding with
up to its Michelin star counterpart.London, New York, Tokyo etc in a way you can
The rooms are elegantly designed with a greatbond with South Africa.
feel of contemporary design. The rooms eachIt has everything!
have a traditional wood burning fireplace to give aDiscover the possible potential for a South African
wonderful balance between old and new. ICi is oneSafari.