| How to spend 10 Days in South Africa | | | | of the restaurants on the resort offering an |
| “You arrive in South Africa landing on the | | | | incredible 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 the | | | | day is up to you. You can explore the region of |
| terminal creating a shimmering box in which to | | | | Franschhoek visiting individual winemakers and |
| collect your luggage. The rigmarole of checking in | | | | vineyards sampling South Africa’s finest |
| to South Africa is swift and unimposing, you get | | | | export, 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 a | | | | valley 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 Hotel | | | | I think because of its produce the area of |
| The hotel is situated on the harbour offering | | | | Franschhoek is certainly an adult’s playground |
| stunning panoramic views across the quay and | | | | offering 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 tourist | | | | atmosphere and wine, it’s time to head out |
| attractions which act as a shocking reminder of | | | | to the plains of Africa. |
| years gone by. | | | | The real Africa is waiting, the chance for safari. |
| A particular point of interest is Robben Island off | | | | 1. Heading further west will bring you to the |
| the coast of Cape Town. Robben Island in recent | | | | largest National Park in Africa. |
| history was primarily used as a prison to | | | | Kruger National Park. |
| segregate political prisoners and activists. Nelson | | | | Leaving Franschhoek is the first step to a genuine |
| Mandela was held here for 27years. It is a | | | | adventure, a chance to explore some of the |
| sobering experience, but also a once in a lifetime | | | | most picturesque landscapes in the world. Keep |
| opportunity to visit and one that shouldn’t be | | | | the camera on standby or at least within |
| missed. | | | | arm’s reach. The difficult thing about an |
| Cape Town offers all the modern amenities, with | | | | incredible moment is that they are easily missed. |
| a great market and contemporary retailers. The | | | | Pack the camera!!” |
| tourism industry is thriving in Cape Town and you | | | | Setting off to Kruger fills you with excitement, |
| can therefore benefit from great service and | | | | the chance to release the |
| facilities. | | | | “inner-attenborough”. |
| “After a couple of days perusing through the | | | | Game lodges are dotted throughout Kruger |
| streets of Cape Town sampling fresh seafood | | | | National Park, each with its own incomparable |
| and exquisite local cuisine it is time to set off | | | | views and game drives. Wildlife is rife throughout |
| further into the African savannah to sample more | | | | Kruger, giving you the opportunity to see the big |
| of what South Africa has to offer. How about | | | | 5 as well as exceptional birdlife. |
| further west, “Wine | | | | The Royal Malewane lodge is one of the finest |
| Country”…hmmm…There’s an | | | | lodges 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 Cape | | | | really engage themselves with Africa. All suites |
| Town nearer to central South Africa rather than | | | | are based in the African bush in an unspoilt |
| the coast. The landscape appears more | | | | environment giving astonishing views of landscape |
| “European” than African; luckily the heat | | | | and 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 grapes | | | | you a chance to see a plethora of wildlife, from |
| and vineyards. South Africa has now confirmed to | | | | Lions and elephants to exquisite bush and tree |
| the world that it is a serious competitor in new | | | | dwellers, what more would you need from a |
| world wines. Australia, South America and South | | | | luxury safari in South Africa. |
| Africa are becoming the core countries pursuing | | | | The 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 in | | | | opulence and the sounds of wildlife calling |
| the world let alone Africa. The restaurant was | | | | throughout the night is a combination like no other. |
| voted 37th in the reputable S.Pallegrino “best | | | | South Africa is a place that you will be talking |
| restaurant” award. The food is therefore out | | | | about for years after you leave. It’s an |
| of this world, and the accommodation itself lives | | | | emotional 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 great | | | | bond with South Africa. |
| feel of contemporary design. The rooms each | | | | It has everything! |
| have a traditional wood burning fireplace to give a | | | | Discover the possible potential for a South African |
| wonderful balance between old and new. ICi is one | | | | Safari. |