1 A Once- in- a Lifetime Moment Deserves a Once- in- a- lifetime Honeymoon

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1 1 A Once- in- a Lifetime Moment Deserves a Once- in- a- lifetime Honeymoon A Taste of an African Safari Honeymoon to Southern Africa Featuring Cape Town, The Garden Route, Kruger National Park 12 nights/13 days

2 2 A Once- in- a Lifetime Moment Deserves a Once- in- a- lifetime Honeymoon Day 01 On arrival in Johannesburg OR Tambo you will need to clear customs and immigrations and make your way to domestic departures where you will connect to your flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival into Cape Town you will be met by a Soul of Africa Travel representative who will hand over your detailed travel documents and transfer you to Three Boutqiue Hotel. THREE BOUTQUE HOTEL Old and new meet in perfect harmony at The Three Boutique Hotel, with the conversion of this beautiful National affordable 15- bedroom boutique hotel in the heart of Cape Town. The Three Boutique Hotel fills the gap between a too- homely guest house and an impersonal hotel; it's exactly the right balance of chic surroundings, 4- star facilities and friendly service. The Three is modern and sophisticated Cape Town hotel accommodation with an historic heart in a trendy part of Cape Town. It offers free Wifi throughout, air conditioning, spacious bedrooms with flatscreen TVs and en- suite bathrooms. A columned terrace tiled in traditional black and white wraps around the house leading to the designer swimming pool and outdoor lounge. The rooftop deck adds another dimension for sunbathing and sunset drinks, with unparalleled views of Cape Town s three iconic mountains; Table Mountain, Lions Head and Devil s Peak, after which The Three is named. A shuttle service is available for evening restaurant pick- ups. Many of Cape Town's top tourist sights are within walking distance and The Gardens shopping centre is just 3- min walk.

3 3 A Once- in- a Lifetime Moment Deserves a Once- in- a- lifetime Honeymoon Day 02 PICK UP 09H00 PRIVATE FULL DAY PENINSULA SCENIC TOUR Highlights: Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope Boulders Beach Penguin Colony Hout Bay, optional boat trip to Seal Colony Simonstown historical naval base Fynbos vegetation The chance of seeing baboons, bontebok, ostriches, bird life and the Southern Right Whales (seasonal) Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

4 4 A Once- in- a Lifetime Moment Deserves a Once- in- a- lifetime Honeymoon Day 03 PICK UP 08H00 FULL DAY CITY & TABLE MOUNTAIN TOUR AND SCHEDULED ROBBEN ISLAND TOUR Highlights: A tour of the Malay Quarter Cape Town city centre Company Gardens Greenmarket Square The flower sellers Castle of Good Hope. A return boat trip across Table Bay A visit to the historical Maximum Security Prison A guided scheduled tour with an ex- political prisoner A 45- minute guided bus ride

5 5 A Once- in- a Lifetime Moment Deserves a Once- in- a- lifetime Honeymoon Day 04 PICK UP 09H00 PRIVATE HALF DAY GO- AS- YOU- PLEASE- TOUR Below are a few suggestions for your half day touring. To please discuss with your guide on preferences for which options time would allow for your tour. PLEASE NOTE ENTRANCE FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED AND TO BE SETTLED DIRECTLY. District Six Museum: The museum gives you a further glimpse into apartheid and the forceful removal of a people from their land. Good Hope Castle: Dates to when the first Europeans from the Dutch East Indian Company set up a halfway house on their route to the Far East. Today, the building hosts many restaurants and galleries depicting the huge array of cultures that make up South Africa. Company Gardens: The gardens date back to the Dutch East India Company s time. It is now host to the National Arts Gallery as well as the South African National Museum. Atlantic Seaboard: On the west side of the peninsula are Cape Town s famous Clifton and Camps Bay beaches, renowned for their stunning surroundings and beautiful people. It is also home to The Republic of Hout Bay a little Fisherman s village and Chapman s Peak. While in Hout Bay take a boat trip to Seal Island. Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens: This world renowned garden is host to a huge range of South African flora. The Botanical Gardens are well respected for the research they do to protect some of the most endangered species of plants found in the Peninsula. Constantia Wine Estates: The mixture of mountain drives and valleys covered in vines, make this a stunning part of the Cape. The main estates are Buitenverwachting, Constantia Uitsig, Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia and Steenberg.

6 6 A Once- in- a Lifetime Moment Deserves a Once- in- a- lifetime Honeymoon Day 05 PICK UP 09H00 PRIVATE FULL DAY WINELANDS COUNTRYSIDE Highlights: Stellenbosch, tree lined streets, historical architecture, alfresco cafés and good shopping Franschhoek Valley with its endless mountain vistas Paarl the pearl of the Cape home to the Afrikaans language Cape Dutch architecture visit the acclaimed Boschendal Manor House (subject to change) Wine tasting on some of the finest Cape Wine Estates Cellar tour

7 7 A Once- in- a Lifetime Moment Deserves a Once- in- a- lifetime Honeymoon Day 06 & 07 THREE BOUTIQUE HOTEL CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Pick up Rental Car Self- drive to Lairds Lodge Country Estate LAIRDS LODGE COUNTRY ESTATE IN A LUXURY ROOM THIS EXCLUSIVE COUNTRY HOUSE IS SET ON A 24- ACRE ESTATE WITH DISTANT MOUNTAIN VIEWS, PERFECTLY POSITIONED BETWEEN KNYSNA AND PLETTENBERG BAY IN THE HEART OF SOUTH AFRICA S GARDEN ROUTE. THE ULTIMATE GETAWAY FOR THOSE WHO APPRECIATE THE UNASSUMING GRACIOUSNESS OF COUNTRY LIVING, LAIRD S LODGE OFFERS EASY ACCESS TO UNSPOILED BEACHES, WORLD CLASS GOLF COURSES, SCENIC NATURE RESERVES AND LIMITLESS EXCURSION OPTIONS. Area Not only is the Lodge a Gourmet Retreat property but it is situated in one of the most picturesque regions of South Africa the feted Garden Route. Foodie or otherwise, visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to activities; because we at Laird s are passionate about food and believe that the majority of humankind travel on their stomachs, our staff are encouraged to reveal

8 8 A Once- in- a Lifetime Moment Deserves a Once- in- a- lifetime Honeymoon the hidden gems of our area. On Thesen Island in Knysna you ll find a 6 th - generation baker and the best hangouts for fresh oysters; take a boat trip across the Knysna Lagoon to the Western Head while feasting on lunch and spectacular views; exploring Leisure Isle, Bollards Bay and Brenton on Sea is a must; and, if shopping and a peaceful meal is what you re after, then The Waterfront should be your first stop. In Plettenberg Bay your time will be well spent in the small Artisan coffee shops and at any one of the local markets; get up close and personal with whales and dolphins by boat; enjoy the famed Robberg Nature and Marine Reserve with its pristine beach, 200 metre sand dune and 300- strong seal colony; lunch in the vineyards at award winning wine estates; or sip on sundowners in one of the restaurants perched on the rocks or right on the beach while possibly watching the antics of the dolphins frequenting the bay. With endless stretches of pristine beaches immediately at hand, lazing on the beach could be the pastime of choice; but for those who wish to do a little exploring or adventuring the area s multitude of activity and leisure options are readily accessible. Regardless of your leisure time preference, Laird s Lodge and its diverse surroundings will keep you coming back for more, time after time Day 08 & 09 Self- drive to Amakhala Hillsnek AMAKHALA HILLSNEK IN A LUXURY TENT Positioned in a secluded corner of the Amakhala Game Reserve in the malaria- free Eastern Cape of South Africa, lies HillsNek Safaris. This intimate family- run lodge, set on the banks of the Bushman s River with a breathtaking vista of rolling African plains, offers an unprecedented safari experience where privacy and personalized attention is the hallmark of every stay.

9 9 A Once- in- a Lifetime Moment Deserves a Once- in- a- lifetime Honeymoon Day 10 Self- drive to Port Elizabeth Airport for scheduled flight JOHANNESBURG - HOEDSPRUIT ROAD TRANSFER HOEDSPRUIT AIRPORT THORNYBUSH GAME LODGE (EASTGATE SAFARIS)

10 10 A Once- in- a Lifetime Moment Deserves a Once- in- a- lifetime Honeymoon THORNYBUSH GAME LODGE IN A SUITE Day 11 & 12 Activities include: twice daily game drives, early morning and late afternoon Daily schedule (Subject to change and times may vary slightly in winter/summer) 05:00 5:30 am Wakeup call Meet in lounge area for morning tea and muffins 06:00 am Depart on game drive 09:30 10:00 am Breakfast 11:00 am depending on the season and the rules of the reserve, many lodges offer an optional safari walk with an armed tracker Relax and unwind /read/swim 1:00 pm Lunch (Some lodges may offer high tea) 4:00 pm High rea & afternoon game drive departs (includes sundowner stop) 7:00 7:30 pm return to the lodge for dinner

11 11 A Once- in- a Lifetime Moment Deserves a Once- in- a- lifetime Honeymoon Day 13 PICK UP TRANSFER: THORNYBUSH GAME LODGE HOEDSPRUIT AIRPORT (EASTGATE SAFARIS TRANSFERS) ***END OF SERVICES***

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