Summary
A high-end 10-night, 11-day itinerary across South Africa and Botswana for the elite traveller who is looking for a private experience.
If you are an elite traveller looking for tailor-made high-end luxury travel experiences, this is an example itinerary that you can book to satisfy your travel desires covering Cape Town, South Africa and Botswana.
| Countries included: Cape Town, South Africa and the Okavango Delta, Botswana Duration: 10 nights, 11 days Travel Status: Elite |
Embark on a journey through two of Africa’s most breathtaking destinations, where untamed wilderness meets sophisticated luxury.
South Africa and Botswana offer a perfect blend of world-class accommodations, unforgettable wildlife encounters, and cultural richness.
From the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town to the pristine beauty of the Okavango Delta, this itinerary promises indulgence and adventure in equal measure.
Whether you’re seeking exclusive safaris, fine dining experiences, or serene moments in nature, this guide will take you on a curated adventure through Africa’s finest.
Let’s explore the magic of South Africa and Botswana in 5-star style! 🌍✨
Day 1: Arrive in Cape Town
Arrive in Cape Town on your international flight and get met by a private VIP meet & assist handler, who will assist you to meet your private guide. Enjoy a private luxury road transfer from the airport to hotel 5-star hotel with your guide.
Accommodation recommendations: One&Only Hotel Cape Town, The Cape Grace Hotel, The Silo, Twelve Apostles
Dinner: Reserve a table at Belly of the Beast
Day 2: Cape Town
Early this morning your private guide will meet you at your hotel and take you, with your Fast Track passes, up Table Mountain.
Top tip: It’s best to do this at the beginning of your stay in Cape Town, because if the weather is bad and the cable car is closed, you still have a few more days to get up the mountain.
After exploring Table Mountain, there are many options available for you to enjoy:
- Hire a Cobra for the day and sightsee on your own, or with your guide
- Enjoy a luxurious spa treatment in one of Cape Town’s high-end spas
- Charter a luxury yacht for a sunset cruise to Clifton’s 4th beach
- Visit Perfume Private and create your own signature scent
Overnight in Cape Town.
Dinner: Reserve a table at FYN Restaurant
Day 3: Cape Town
Your private guide will collect you from your hotel in the morning and take you to the V&A Waterfront where you will board a helicopter to explore Robben Island on a private tour.
Highlights of the Robben Island private tour include:
- A scenic helicopter flight to and from the V&A Waterfront.
- A private Tour of Robben Island Village, including the Sobukhwe House, limestone quarry, and other attractions.
- Visit Nelson Mandela’s prison cell as part of the maximum-security prison tour.
- Your own vehicle on the island
- Your own private guide on the island where an ex-political prisoner will guide you at the Maximum-Security Prison, and you’ll receive unparalleled insight into the significant role that each of the Robben Island inmates collectively played throughout.
Notes:
- The Robben Island tour is tailor-made to suit the guests’ needs and interests
- Guests can charter a helicopter to land and take off from Robben Island Museum. This needs to be booked in advance.
Your private guide will meet you when you arrive back at The Waterfront and can take you on an exclusive luxury shopping tour.
Relax at your hotel in the afternoon.
Overnight in Cape Town.
Dinner: Reserve a table at The Nines
Day 4: Winelands
Your private guide will collect you from your hotel in the morning and take you to the V&A Waterfront where you will board a helicopter to explore the beautiful Cape Peninsula by air.
Continue to the Cape Winelands in style by air, arriving at the helipad at the luxurious Delaire Graff helipad where you will enjoy a delicious lunch. After lunch, your private guide will meet you and introduce you to other wine farms in the area where you can sip on your favourite Merlot or Cab Sav, and buy a few bottles that can be shipped home while you continue to travel. After your wine tasting, your guide will take you to your hotel in the Winelands.
While you are enjoying your day, your luggage will be transferred by road from your Cape Town hotel to your hotel in the Winelands.
Accommodation recommendations: Delaire Graff, La Residence, Clouds Estate
Dinner: Reserve a table at Chef’s Warehouse at Maison
Day 5: Winelands to Botswana
This morning your private guide will collect you and transfer you by road to Cape Town International Airport where you will meet your private meet & assist handler, who will assist you through customs and immigration and help you to check in for your commercial flight on Airlink, to Maun, Botswana.
Elite tip:
You do have the option to request a quotation for a private charter flight from Cape Town to Maun, Botswana
On arrival in Maun, you will be met off the flight and assisted to check in for your private charter flight to your first camp.
On arrival at the airstrip, your guide will be there to meet you, and you will be driven in a private open 4×4 safari vehicle to your first camp.
Elite tip for Botswana:
To upgrade your safari experience, you can request a quotation on the following:
> Request for your flights in Botswana to be in a helicopter
On arrival at the camp, you will go through a safety briefing, sign the indemnity form, and check in to your room. Freshen up before meeting for high tea before heading out on your private late afternoon game drive. Dinner will be served in camp on return from your game drive.
Accommodation: Wilderness Duma Tau Camp
Day 6 – 7: Botswana – Linyanti Region
Enjoy the activities and meals available at the camp in a private vehicle and with private guide.
Accommodation: Wilderness Duma Tau Camp
Day 8: Botswana – Linyanti Region to Okavango Delta
After your morning game activities and brunch, you will depart via private charter flight to your second safari camp in Botswana. On arrival at the airstrip, you will be met by your guide who will transfer you by private open 4×4 safari vehicle to your camp.
Enjoy the activities and meals available at the camp in a private vehicle and with private guide.
Accommodation: Mombo Camp, Jao Camp, Xigera Safari Lodge
Day 9 – 10: Botswana – Okavango Delta
Enjoy the activities and meals available at the camp in a private vehicle and with a private guide.
Accommodation: Mombo Camp, Jao Camp, Xigera Safari Lodge
Day 11: Botswana – end of safari
After your morning game activities and brunch, your guide will transfer you to the airstrip in a private vehicle, and you will depart via private charter flight to Maun Airport in time for your onward commercial flight.
End of itinerary
What Makes this Itinerary Elite?
- Private VIP meet & assist service at Cape Town International Airport on arrival & departure
- Private tour guide and a luxury touring vehicle in Cape Town
- 5-star accommodation in Cape Town and Botswana
- Exclusive luxury touring options in Cape Town
- Private helicopter flight and tour to Robben Island
- Private helicopter transfer to the Cape Winelands
- Private charter flights in Botswana
- Private vehicle and guide in Botswana
Items to note:
- This is an example itinerary that can certainly be put together and quoted for you.
- Anything can be amended on this itinerary; it is an example of what can be done
- To get around Botswana you can either fly in a scheduled plane with other people, a private charter or a helicopter. You will need to be quoted accordingly as they are all different rates.
- Please note that private vehicles and guides in Botswana camps are limited, so please book as far ahead of time as possible to secure this
- The restaurants in Cape Town are only suggestions, you can of course have reservations made at other venues
- This itinerary can be done with scheduled flights and shared activities in Botswana.
- You can also book a scheduled Robben Island tour excluding the helicopter if you prefer. You will then go to the island by boat, but it won’t be private, there will be a lot of other people with you.
- Everything is subject to availability at the time of booking
