SOUTH AFRICA BIKING ITINERARY
Trip Length: 10 days/9 nights
Start/Finish: Cape Town/Port ElizabethIt’s been 10 years
since we organized the first B&R trip to South Africa and, if we
do say so ourselves, we’ve got it down. We show you the
highlights: the glorious Cape and the farmlands of Paarl; the
historic vineyards of Franschhoek Valley; seaside nature
reserves and the fishing village of Hermanus; and spectacular
Kwandwe Game Park – where all the luxury in the world doesn’t
diminish the raw excitement of waking to a lion’s roar.
With three days each of biking, walking and game viewing, we’re
not afraid of variety. We selected our hotels with the same
philosophy in mind – taking you to a Cape Dutch country house,
an elegant French hotel, a chic seaside hideaway, and an
exquisite private game lodge. (Spending seven nights at Relais &
Châteaux properties, you could say this is a trip for hotel
lovers.) And with longtime B&R guides who happen to be certified
park rangers (that’s “bush guides” around these parts), you’ll
be in good hands every step of the way.
Trip Highlights:
- Cycle through the Cape Point Nature Reserve, watching
for antelope, eland and baboons
- Learn how to keep the rhythm and drum to the beat of
Africa
- Walk and bike through fruit orchards and famed vineyards
- Sea-kayak alongside dolphins, penguins and – just maybe
– a southern right whale
- Taste local vintages with wine guru André Morgenthal
- Dine at one of South Africa’s highest-rated restaurants
- Observe lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and giraffes
with a professional tracker
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Accommodations:
Vineyard Hotel & Spa, Newlands, Cape Town
With over 200 years of history within its walls, this deluxe
175-room hotel is situated on six acres of attractive landscaped
parkland on the banks of the Liesbeeck River. This beautiful
establishment comprises the original home of Lady Anne Barnard
as well as new bedrooms designed by highly acclaimed architects
Jack Barnett and Revel Fox. It is filled with works by leading
South African artists. The hotel has two swimming pools, a
health and fitness centre, and the Angsana Spa operated by the
world-renowned Banyan Tree group.
Le Quartier Français, Franschhoek
Relais & Châteaux
Le Quartier Français is a Victorian residence hidden away in
the heart of the Franschoek Valley’s vineyards. Our hosts are
owner Susan Huxter and general manager Linda Colthard, whose
special touches are seen in everything from the Egyptian cotton
bed linens to each room’s creative flare. The Quartier’s
restaurant is host to the culinary creations of Margot Janse,
one of South Africa’s top chefs.
Mimosa Lodge, Montagu
This 19thC farmhouse is now a charming lodge set in the centre
of pretty Montagu, but in its time has served as school boarding
house, old age home and brothel. Lovingly converted and restored
by chef and owner Bernard Hess, each of the 16 rooms opens onto
a Victorian veranda or the extensive gardens; in fact, the
kitchen garden will provide much of the produce you will enjoy
in the dining room. Other amenities include a well-stocked
library, a heated salt-water pool, and a boules pitch that be
cause for some pre-dinner competition!
Birkenhead House, Hermanus
The regal Birkenhead House is perched high on the cliffs of
Hermanus overlooking the whale watcher’s paradise of Walker Bay.
Named after a British troop ship that sank in Walker Bay in
1852, the Birkenhead features opulently appointed suites, many
of which offer expansive vistas of Walker Bay. Services include
a full spa menu, fully equipped gym and a steam room.
World-class cuisine is a matter of course, with lavish meals and
seafood delicacies served up daily.
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DEPARTURE DATES & RATES |
Dates:
Oct 28 - 04, 2008
Dec 24 - 31, 2008
Jan 27 - Feb 03, 2009
Feb 24 - Mar 03, 2009
Mar 24 - 31, 2009
Sep 27 - Oct 04, 2009
Nov 03 - 10, 2009
Trip Length: 8 days/ 7 Nights
Price per Person from: $6,995
Single Supplement: $1,500
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