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This superb 10 night honeymoon adventure highlights some of what makes South Africa truly unique to anywhere else in the world. From Mother City Cape Town showcasing all her bountiful splendour of food, wine, oceans, mountains and of course the jackass penguin to whale watching from the privacy of your elegant and cozy suite at Morukuru Beach Lodge in De Hoop nature Reserve and sighting the elusive leopard showing their spots in Kruger National Park. This unique romantic tour allows you to enjoy elements truly exclusive to South Africa.
Day 1 - 3
Welcome to South Africa! Upon arrival at the Cape Town International Airport, you will be met by our representative and have a short transfer to the hotel.
Hotel
Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel
3 Nights
Day 3 - 6
After an early morning breakfast, the driver will be waiting for you to take you to the De Hoop Reserve, situated just over 3 hour’s drive from Cape Town on the world-renowned Garden and Whale Routes. Here, the Potberg Mountains and the Indian Ocean flank 34, 000 hectares of fynbos, beaches, dunes and vlei wetlands. All your meals, soft drinks, house wines & spirits, two daily shared guided activities, use of snorkeling equipment & mountain bikes and sandboarding are included in your stay. De Hoop is the halfway point between Cape Town and Knysna and remains an uncommercial hidden gem for nature lovers.
Hotel
Morukuru Ocean House
2 Nights
Day 6 - 10
After an early morning breakfast, depart and proceed to the De Hoop airstrip for your flight to Rockfig Safari Lodge’s airstrip within Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, your guide will welcome you and drive to the camp, with a quick game drive en-route. Spend 4 nights exploring the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve with chances of seeing the Big Five. RockFig is a perfect lodge for a honeymoon, where each day effortlessly blends excitement, relaxation and indulgence, and is tailored to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. All meals, most drinks, game drives and bush walks are included in your stay.
Hotel
Rockfig Safari Lodge
4 Nights
Day 15
After your final game drive at Singita and a leisurely breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to O. R. Tambo International Airport for your onward departure flight
End of our Services
Key Dates
1) Day 1 - 3: Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel
2) Day 3 - 6: Morukuru Ocean House
2) Day 3 - 10: Rockfig Safari Lodge
One of the planet’s most breathtaking cities, Cape Town, by population, is the second largest settlement in South Africa. Nature surrounds this multicultural city, which nuzzles between a rugged range of mountains and the sea. For a spectacular overview, hike to the peak of flat-topped Table Mountain, or glide up on the cableway.
The hour-long hike up Lion’s Head also provides panoramic city vistas. On Table Mountain’s eastern slopes, the magnificent Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens lie within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Strolling along the waterfront boardwalk, visitors might see whales spouting. Penguins waddle along the golden beaches in False Bay, while south of the city, Cape Point is home to abundant wildlife and diverse botanical waterfront boardwalk wonders.
One of Cape Town’s top attractions is the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Reminiscent of Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, visitors come here to shop, dine, and enjoy the many entertainment venues, including the Two Oceans Aquarium. Camps Bay, rimmed by beautiful boulder-flanked beaches, offers chic shops and cafes. At sunset, nature lovers stake a spot along spectacular Chapman’s Peak Drive in a dusk ritual known as “sundowners” to watch the sun sink slowly into the sea.
Cape Town boutique hotel Labotessa combines national history, indulgent design and continental culture – a medley that perfectly captures the city’s cosmopolitan soul. Built in the 17th century, the building is the second oldest in South Africa, overlooking historic Church Square in the heart of the CBD.
Don’t be fooled, however: you won’t detect the slightest hint of stuffiness as you step through the stone entrance and into the perfumed lobby, which doubles as a Diptyque boutique. Each of the seven suites is serviced by a lift that takes you right to the door, and feature high ceilings, parquet floors and large windows overlooking historic buildings and Lion’s Head mountain.
Downstairs, guests and locals hold court at Labotessa Café, a brunch favourite that spills onto a greenery-filled terrace reminiscent of the genteel Gallic courtyards.
Accommodation
Signature Suites
High ceilings and generous proportions set the stage for the European-inspired but globally-aesthetic Signature Suites. The rich palette of colours is both modern and timeless, inviting sophisticated elegance. Each one of our six Signature Suites with direct elevator access has panoramic views over Lion’s Head, the Slave Lodge, the Groote Kerk, the Company Gardens, and Church Square.
the Hikers, cyclists, birdwatchers and whale watchers favour unaffected De Hoop Nature Reserve, situated a mere three-hour drive eastwards of Cape Town. Here, the Potberg Mountains and the Indian Ocean flank 34, 000 hectares of fynbos, beaches, dunes and vlei wetlands. De Hoop is the halfway point between Cape Town and Knysna and remains an uncommercial hidden gem for nature lovers. De Hoop Nature Reserve offers the best land-based whale watching area in Africa during the winter months (June – August). Home to migrating Southern Right Whales visiting the shores of De Hoop from Antarctica to mate and calve, it offers sanctuary to Bryde’s and the rare humpback whale plus pods of dolphins, all regular visitors to the Marine Protected Area.
The reserve is also part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, one of six Floral Kingdoms of the World, and occupies only 0.04% of the planet’s landmass. Situated at the southern tip of Africa this tiny floral kingdom is a World Heritage Site and the only one to be fully contained within a single country. it is a beautiful year-round destination with much to offer nature lovers. Winter (June – August) is best for land-based whale watching, hiking, sand boarding and mountain biking. During these months the Whale Trail and De Hoop Camino offer life-changing experiences on the reserve. During Summer, Spring and Autumn (September through May ) explore rock pools, take nature walks and picnics.
Morukuru Beach Lodge is a luxury 5-suite boutique style eco-lodge in the De Hoop Nature Reserve, approximately 1 km from the exclusive-use Morukuru Ocean House, along the same pristine coastline. Together they form Morukuru Family De Hoop. Part of Relais & Chateaux, the lodge offers one Honeymoon Suite, two Ocean View Suites and two Ocean View Family Suites, making this a great stopover location for couples or smaller families travelling along the Garden Route.
From the lodge it is just a short walk down to the beach and during whale season (July-October) this is arguable the best location for land based whale watching in Africa. Other activities on offer include mountain-biking, fynbos walks, tidal walks, snorkeling and swimming in protected rockpools, sand-boarding and nature drives.
Morukuru Beach Lodge is off the grid completely, with electricity generated by solar panels. For the odd longer cloudy periods a backup generator may be used. All meals, drinks and 2 guided activities (shared with the other guests) are included in the daily rate. Driving time from Cape Town or Knysna is approximately 3,5 hours. Private charter flights from Cape Town to De Hoop Nature Reserve are also possible, this flight takes approximately 50 minutes.
Experiences & Activities
Marine Walks
The pristine coastline of the De Hoop Nature Reserve is protected by the Marine Reserve, which means no boating and no fishing is allowed. It is also not allowed to remove anything from the beaches. As a result the beaches and coastline offer a lot to discover during fascinating marine walks during low tide.
Fynbos walks
Morukuru Beach Lodge is surrounded by Fynbos and sand dunes. Go and explore this fascinating landscape on foot and discover the many different plant species. Did you know this is one of the richest floral kingdoms in the world, with over 3000 different species?
Nature Drive
Join our guide on a nature drive exploring the western area of the reserve, focussing on the typical Fynbos vegetation. With a bit of luck you may spot Eland, Bontebok, Cape Mountain Zebra, Baboons and Ostrich, as well as other bird species. We sometimes visit the Vlei as well, where you may see flamingos and pelicans.
Accommodation
Honeymoon Suite
The Honeymoon Suite (90 sqm) has floor to ceiling glass doors offering views of the surrounding fynbos covered dunes, as well as a partial view of the ocean. The room also has indoor and outdoor sitting areas, as well as a fireplace. The large deck features an outdoor bathtub and sun loungers. The spacious en-suite bathroom offers separate bath and shower as well as double vanity units.
The architect and interior designer of RockFig Safari Lodge were inspired by the Timbavati setting of this luxury South African safari lodge to create a relaxed ambience with indoor and outdoor guest spaces that segue into each other, and enable both communal and private moments suffused with an authentic bush feel.
RockFig Safari Lodge is the perfect bush destination for families with children of all ages, or for groups of friends. RockFig Safari Lodge is wholeheartedly yours and we will strive to enhance both your experience and appreciation of this piece of heaven. Morning and afternoon game drives with professional guides and trackers, and a maximum of 4 guests per vehicle ensure incredible wildlife experiences that bring this wild corner of South Africa to life.
The architect and interior designer of RockFig Safari Lodge were inspired by the Timbavati setting of this luxury South African safari lodge to create a relaxed ambience with indoor and outdoor guest spaces that segue into each other, and enable both communal and private moments suffused with an authentic bush feel.
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Experiences & Activities
Game Drives
Heading out on game drives from RockFig Safari Lodge gives guests the chance to get in tune with the Timbavati wilds, and see how the professional guides and trackers read the signs of the bush to anticipate the movements and behaviour of birds and animals for the best possible viewing and photographic opportunities. Bush walks can be combined with the game drives should the guests wish to do so. Kids receive an activity pack which includes an activity book. The guides help the kids to work through their book and at the end of the stay they receive a certificate
Accommodation
The sense of place comes through strongly, with the colour palette in each room inspired by the purple and green hues of local birds and plants. Although guests are always conscious of where they are, no stone is left unturned in the quest for comfort and luxury, with each suite featuring both indoor and outdoor showers, a private verandah ideal for romantic candlelit dinners, a minibar and a bath. Specially commissioned watercolour paintings add notes of cool beauty, and – as with every space in the lodge – the aim is always to delight the guests who’ll stay here. There’s a thoughtfulness to the decor, with the emphasis being on the guest experience – but also an unmissable sense that it’s the natural beauty of the Timbavati bushveld that’s the true hero.
Price:
From £3,705 Per Person (Based on two adults)
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Notes:
Honeymoon, Big5, Wildlife, Culture, Cuisine, Beach
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