Luxury Safari and Rail Journey

Your African journey begins at Cape Grace Hotel where your Harbour View Room frames the yacht-filled Waterfront. Table Mountain rises behind the city. Evening at leisure to soak in the refined elegance of Cape Town's most celebrated neighbourhood.

Soar over Cape Town by private helicopter - Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula, and coastline spread beneath you. Touch down to explore the city's cultural treasures at exclusive after-hours museum visits. Return to Cape Grace for a relaxing evening at the Waterfront.

Today unfolds at your rhythm. Perhaps wine tastings in nearby valleys, local guided tours revealing hidden gems, or simply wandering through the city's renowned fine-dining establishments. The choice is yours in this cosmopolitan city.

Fly to Skukuza where shared transfer delivers you to Lion Sands Ivory Lodge. Your Luxury Suite awaits in the heart of the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. Welcome dinner introduces you to safari life before an evening game drive with your expert field guide and tracker.

Wildlife highlights: Lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, buffalo.

Dawn brings coffee before heading into the reserve where leopards still hunt and lions claim their territory. Morning and evening game drives capture the magic hours when wildlife is most active. Between drives, unwind in your private Suite, with a plunge pool and stunning wilderness views. Intimate candlelit dinner in the bush tonight.

Another day exploring the African bush with expertly guided safaris. Sabi Sand is renowned for Big Five sightings - your field guide and tracker work in tandem to find the best wildlife encounters. Enjoy exclusive amenities including personalised service from an attentive team.

Best for: Wildlife photographers, safari enthusiasts.

Your last morning in the bush offers final opportunities to witness Africa's wildlife drama. After breakfast, transfer to Skukuza Airport for your flight to Johannesburg, then transfer to Johannesburg's Saxon Hotel & Spa. Relax in your Luxury Suite or indulge in world-class spa treatments.

Private transfer to Pretoria's Rovos Rail station where Africa's most luxurious train awaits. Settle into your Pullman Suite, where Edwardian elegance meets modern comfort. Savour gourmet meals paired with fine wines as you traverse the scenic landscapes of Africa. Evening relaxation as the train glides through the countryside.

Today's journey includes a guided excursion exploring historical and cultural highlights along the route. Back aboard, relish the slow, elegant pace of travel while taking in Africa's breathtaking vistas. The observation car beckons with its comfortable armchairs and endless views.

Unique experience: Experience Africa from the golden age of rail travel.

Another day aboard this moving palace. Watch landscapes transform from your suite's window - bushveld gives way to different terrains. Fellow travellers gather in the lounge car, sharing stories. Evening brings another expertly prepared dinner in the dining car.

Disembark at Victoria Falls and transfer to Matetsi Victoria Falls. Settle into your River Suite with views across the Zambezi. Afternoon brings a sunset boat cruise on the mighty river - hippos surface nearby as the African sun paints the sky.

Stand before one of the Seven Natural Wonders as your guide shares the geology and legends of Victoria Falls. Afternoon safari activities might include game drives, birdwatching, or fishing. Evening sundowners overlook the uninterrupted views of the Zambezi River.

Best time: February-May for maximum Falls water flow.

After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to Victoria Falls Airport. Depart carrying memories of luxurious train journeys, wildlife encounters, and natural wonders that will last a lifetime.