If a safari is on your wish list, here’s an ideal chance to pack your bags and head to South Africa: African Travel Inc.’s South African Culinary & Wildlife Safari. The journey begins in Cape Town with wine and views at the luxurious Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, followed by a carefully curated sequence of culinary and wildlife experiences.
Highlights include a private lunch at the home of Chef Bruce Robertson and visits to the world-renowned vineyards of the Winelands estates, where tastings and estate tours showcase the region’s best vintages. You’ll also enjoy a stay at the boutique Le Quartier Français, where evening meals celebrate local flavors and contemporary South African cuisine in an intimate setting.
The trip continues with a two-night voyage aboard the elegant Pride of Africa Rovos Rail. Travel in richly appointed rail cars that evoke the golden age of train travel as the landscape unfolds outside your window. This classic rail experience blends relaxed luxury with spectacular scenery, giving you time to savor the route as much as the destinations.
After the rail journey, spend the final three nights at the award-winning Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge in Kruger National Park. The lodge’s striking architecture and immersive design sit lightly in the bush, providing sophisticated comfort and direct access to exceptional wildlife viewing. Activities include day and night game drives led by experienced guides, opportunities to spot the Big Five, and a visit to the lodge’s Amani Spa for restorative treatments. The property’s extensive wine cellar, with more than 6,000 bottles, complements the refined dining experiences offered during your stay.
This itinerary blends culinary discovery, elegant accommodations, and authentic safari adventures, making it a strong choice for travelers who want both sophisticated dining and immersive wildlife encounters in one trip.
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