Overview
12 Days
Travel Style: Classic Safari, Spa & Wellness, Beach & Safari, Food & Wine
Destinations: South Africa, Zambia
“It’s really beautiful. It feels like God visits everywhere else, but lives in Africa” – Will Smith
The Chantelle’s Journey experience begins with 3 nights at the extraordinary The Silo hotel – the best of what Cape Town has to offer. The Silo Hotel sets a new standard for luxury Cape Town hotel accommodation. It is a magical hotel towering above the V&A Waterfront surrounded by the natural wonder of South Africa’s Mother City. Over the course of the next few days you will experience Cape Town at its best – visiting Clifton and Camps Bay beaches, Cape Point (the most South-Westerly tip of the African Continent), Table Mountain, Boulders (an African Penguin Colony in False Bay) and the largest Bay in Southern Africa, among other highlights.
Following your exclusive Cape Town experience, you will venture into Franschoek – the food and wine heartland of the country, where splendid vineyards yield world-class, award-winning wines and top chefs create locally-inspired cuisine to international standards. Here breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world-class cuisine and the finest wines all combine to create lasting memories. Guests will lodge at the ravishing La Residence in the heart of this beautiful town and embark on an unforgettable Winelands tour during the stay.
After the decadence and elegance of Franschoek you will spend three unforgettable nights at Londolozi Pioneer Camp. Situated in the game-rich Big 5 Sabi Sands Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger, Londolozi will leave you amazed. Set in the dappled shade of 500-year-old ebony trees, Pioneer Camp’s three luxury suites and generous ‘bush home’ style common area is the culmination of four decades of design experience in the safari industry. Pioneer Camp is the most secluded of Londolozi’s camps and was described by Dave Varty as “a symphony of style, bushveld architecture and nature.”
The final leg of this tour will see you calling the majestic Royal Livingstone Hotel in Zambia ‘home’ for three nights. Situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, The Royal Livingstone Hotel is named after the legendary explorer who named Zambia’s iconic waterfall in honour of his queen and is characterised by colonial luxury and majestic views. Paying tribute to this glorious era, this hotel evokes Victorian elegance and colonial traditions in impeccable style, offering unforgettable adventures.
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Day 1 – 4: The Silo Hotel, Cape Town
A private transfer from Cape Town International Airport will escort you to the wondrous The Silo Hotel, an architectural wonder surrounded by sublime beauty, where you will spend your first three nights.
The Silo Hotel sets a new standard for luxury Cape Town hotel accommodation. A magical hotel towering above the V&A Waterfront surrounded by the natural wonder of South Africa’s Mother City.
The Silo has been built in the grain elevator portion of the historic grain silo complex occupying six floors above what will become the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA). The Silo Hotel is a celebration of art, style, architecture and design. A tribute to timeless glamour and contemporary luxury.
The Silo Hotel has 28 rooms, including a spectacular one bedroom penthouse. Each room has been individually designed and decorated by the stylish wand of Liz Biden. Colourful and eclectic pieces juxtapose the modern, industrial architecture.
The Silo Spa, located on the fourth floor of The Silo Hotel, has five treatment rooms, two of which can be made into a couple’s room. The Silo Spa is a tranquil space in which guests can relax and indulge in the latest therapies and spa techniques. There’s also a gym, sauna and a dedicated manicure and pedicure area. Enjoy signature treatments using top international products including Carol Joy, Ling and Black Pearl.
The Western Cape is one of South Africa’s most beautiful provinces. Cape Town is set in one of the most scenic locations in the world. With majestic Table Mountain as its backdrop, Cape Town’s natural diverse beauty, vibrant cultural life, its weather, great outdoor lifestyle and beautiful beaches make it one of the top international destinations in the world. The city attracts adventure seekers, nature lovers, the romantics and offers fun activities for the whole family.
Spend four days discovering beautiful Cape Town and the Cape region as well as two scheduled full-day tours of the Cape Peninsula and the Cape Winelands. A fascinating township and Robben island tour can be arranged at guest’s requests.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 – 6: La Residence, Franschhoek
Today, after breakfast, you will be privately transferred to the impeccable La Residence in Franschoek where we will spend the next two nights.
La Residence is situated in the Franschhoek Valley on a 30-acre estate filled with vines, fruit trees, flowers and herbs. It is a romantic and indulgent paradise whose magnificent interior is filled with rich fabrics, wonderful artwork and antique furniture.
Eleven individually-decorated suites enjoy vibrant colour schemes and spectacular views. Palatial en-suite bathrooms ooze glamour.
On hot days, the shimmering infinity pool beckons. Sip drinks under a shady umbrella, or relax with treatments in the Spa. The air-conditioned Gym caters for the more energetic!
Five minutes’ drive from the charming curio shops and galleries of Franschhoek village, the hotel provides complimentary transfers, so guests can explore at their leisure. There are excellent village restaurants to try as well as a range of activities from horse-riding to chocolate-tasting.
Guests dine either in their suites or the central Terrace Room, beside a fire or the stunning double rim-flow pool. An open kitchen allows full interaction with the chef; the Sitting Room is cosy with bar and wide-screen television.
You will commence on an unforgettable Winelands day tour during your stay at La Residence.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 6 – 9: Londolozi Pioneer Camp, Sabi Sands game reserve
After breakfast, you will fly to the opulent Londolozi Pioneer Camp. You will spend the next three nights at this phenomenal lodge indulging in pure serenity and peace.
Londolozi’s powerful combination of geography and wildlife creates the famous atmosphere that returning guests call the ‘Londolozi feeling’.
Londolozi is situated on the Sand River in the very heart of the Big 5 game-rich Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Wild animals move freely across this vast space, offering spectacular game viewing and a true wilderness experience. Breeding herds of elephant and buffalo roam throughout Londolozi, while white rhino and lion concentrations are among the highest recorded on the African continent.
Set amongst the dappled shade of 500-year-old ebony trees, Pioneer Camp’s three luxury suites and generous ‘bush home’ style of the common area is the culmination of four decades of design experience in the safari industry.
Pioneer Camp is the most secluded of Londolozi’s camps. The three private suites have superb river views and are perfect for honeymoons and private getaways. Focused on multi-generational family travel, this adaptable camp can be converted into a private bush home for family groups of 6-12 people. Glass sky walkways link interconnected luxury family suites.
This lodge is defined by its clean lines and the modern and sophisticated floor-to-ceiling sliding glass panels that frame the wilderness views beyond. A sense of history pervades the camp through faithfully restored memorabilia: photographs, silver, crystal glass and gramophones.
Every touch and feature in Pioneer Camp is deeply personal. It is the ideal romantic setting for the adventures of a new generation of sophisticated travellers.
Meals: Full board
Day 9 – 12: Royal Livingstone Hotel, Zambia
We know it’s hard to say goodbye to such an incredible haven of luxury and tranquillity, however, this morning you will set off to one of the seven wonders of the world, the majestic Victoria Falls. The stunningly beautiful The Royal Livingstone Hotel is where you will be spending a memorable three nights.
On the banks of the Zambezi River, The Royal Livingstone Hotel is named after the legendary explorer who named Zambia’s iconic waterfall in honour of his queen. Paying tribute to this glorious era, this hotel evokes Victorian elegance and colonial traditions in impeccable style and offers unforgettable adventures.
The Royal Livingstone Hotel comprises 173 spacious en-suite guestrooms, each with its own private veranda, stretched along the river bank. All luxury rooms and suites feature a private veranda with mighty Zambezi River views. The sights and sounds of river life can be soaked up as you laze in a hammock, enjoy a massage in a waterfront gazebo, or cool off in the pool. Sip refreshments in a lounge that displays the paintings of Sir David Livingstone. Partake in charming high tea rituals, and later sundowners on a deck overlooking Victoria Falls. Savour African and European fine dining, followed by nightcaps under the stars with undeniably the finest Livingstone hotel in the region.
Make the very most of their extraordinary destination with trips of a lifetime. The Big Five can be spotted on a river cruise or a 4×4 safari. The rapids of Batoka Gorge offer adrenalin-pumping thrills. The Royal Livingstone Express steam locomotive invites you to travel in vintage style along one of Southern Africa’s most scenic railway passes. While as a guest of The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia, you enjoy the privilege of complimentary access to Victoria Falls via the hotel’s private entrance.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: Homeward Bound
A succulent breakfast followed by a flight back from Livingstone airport to OR Tambo, Johannesburg, will bring your incredible holiday to an end. Just in time for you to start planning your next African safari!
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