Itinerary

Day 1 United States

The adventure begins as we board our international flight.
Day 2 Cape Town

Cape Town, one of the world’s great travel treasures! Your Micato Tour Manager whisks you to the city's most exciting new hotel: the sensational urban-chic One&Only Capetown, on the waterfront.
Day 3 Cape Town

We discover the colourful threads that make up Cape Town’s rich cultural tapestry, first at Khayelitsha Township, to witness 21st century township life with complete insider access at a remarkable place: Rosie’s Kitchen. For the last 19 years, Rosie has fed the destitute children and elderly of the township…one woman’s determination to make a difference. In addition to glimpsing this life-changing place, we also get a chance to participate. Our tour then visits other city highlights including Malay Quarter with its multi-cultural flavour. The day culminates with cocktails and dinner at the home of Micato’s hosts—a delightful Cape Town couple—who share their local knowledge and convivial hospitality.
Day 4- Day 5 Cape Town – Cape Peninsula

Cape Town’s delights include a full day of touring the spectacular Cape Peninsula, visiting Cape Point for a view of the union of two oceans, historic Simon’s Town with its charming Victorian architecture, the penguin colony at Boulders Beach, and Kalk Bay where traditions run deep and the characters are as colourful as their bright-toned fishing boats. There’s even a full unscheduled day for pursuing your own interests—the Micato Concierge will assist of course! Dinner one evening features marvelous interactive drumming, the likes of which you’ve never seen before!
Day 6 - Day 7 Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

A delightful morning drive along the coast and we arrive at the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve whose resplendent natural surroundings leave us, quite simply, in stunned awe. Land and water based activities flourish and choosing what to do first is a challenge. Four-wheel drive excursions reveal the most beautiful scenery imaginable and activities for families are bountiful. Discovering the grounds with a botanical guide, birdwatching while ambling the meandering paths through the dramatic Milkwood Forest—the largest in the world. Exploring the extraordinary Cape Floral Kingdom—an ecosystem explosion of plants and flowers found only in this small area, which is home to the vast majority of the world’s Erica, gladiolus and protea species, and fynbos. Horseback riding through the Mopane forest or sizing up stone-age caves. Astonishing!

Pristine deserted beaches also entice, as do excursions like whale watching in the crystalline waters beyond. Overactive daredevils may wish to try shark-cage diving, while the rest of us can spend that time enjoying our utterly indulgent eco-lodge with suites featuring large wooden decks and spectacular sea views. Here we are one with nature, admiring sunset over the ocean or awakening with coffee to a chorus of forest birds.
Day 8 - Day 10 Grootbos - Sabi Sabi

This morning we’ll fly to Sabi Sabi, one of the most luxurious locales for wildlife-viewing in Southern Africa. The ambience of lavish surroundings here, in concert with the excitement of days inthe open veld, creates life-enhancing experiences. Indeed, Sabi Sabi is exceptional enough to cater even to royalty! In addition to myriad celebrities, renowned peacemaker Nelson Mandela, Their Royal Majesties King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia of Spain, as well as King Harald and Queen Sonya of Norway have experienced the golden joys of Sabi Sabi. Get ready for a safari fit for a king!

Quite simply, Sabi Sabi epitomises Africa’s magic. With no fences between the reserve and adjacent Kruger National Park, big game abounds, moving freely through these unspoiled ancient lands. The reserve is blessed with great biodiversity of habitat, affording an excellent chance of encounters with elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard, as well as wild dog and cheetah. With over 300 bird species, the reserve is also a birdwatcher's delight. Wildlife has become habituated to the presence of safari vehicles, allowing for relaxed encounters as animals continue their natural patterns unperturbed by our observation. The days slow and deepen here and we gain a profound appreciation for the rhythms of safari life. Mornings begin early with the sun. Animals are on the move and so are we, advancing deep into the bushveld by open top vehicle or on foot. Middays are spent in quiet pursuits, perhaps the pool, a book, birdwatching, walking with a Ranger, visiting a Shangaan village, or simply enjoying the exquisite tranquility and lodge views. Evenings bring another foray into the bush, a sumptuous dinner, the Southern Cross, and perhaps a fine brandy. Such are the joys of safari life.

And our accommodations at Sabi Sabi are frankly fantastic. We stay at Bush Lodge, Sabi Sabi's flagship lodge overlooking a busy waterhole. Each air-conditioned thatched suite features exquisite ethnic decor and is a dazzling cocoon of comfort for discerning guests. Three nights of bliss.
Day 11 - Day 12 Johannesburg - United States

With eternal gratitude for safari life and new appreciation for the grandeur of South Africa, we fly to Johannesburg to begin our journey home, arriving Stateside on Day 12.

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