Sample Safaris & Tours
Cape Town, Safari and Magical Maldives
- Pricing From $9,750.00 per person sharing
- 12 Days / 11 Nights
A superior luxury experience of the beauty that Southern Africa has to offer ending off with five nights in the Indian Ocean Island paradise of Ayada in the Maldives. You fly from one luxury destination to the next and the road transfers are kept to a minimum so you may enjoy your holiday time to the fullest.
Enjoy EIGHT days experiencing the huge variety of exciting activities and beautiful vistas from Cape Town, the Cape Winelands and on to the amazing wildlife to be found on the Private Sabi Sand Game Reserve adjacent to the Southern part of Kruger National Park. This is an area that has one of the largest concentrations of Big Cats in Africa.
From the prolific wildlife area of Sabi Sands, you fly to the magical Maldives For another SIX days of relaxation at the beautiful India Ocean Island resort of Ayada. You have complimentary use of the kayaks and snorkeling equipment while there are a multitude of optional excursions and spa treatments to keep you busy for the five full days spent in the resort.
Two full-day private tours in Cape Town
Luxury 5 star accommodation in the Constantia Wine Region in Cape Town with meals and selected drinks as listed.
Domestic flights from Cape Town to Sabie Sands Private Game Reserve and on to Johannesburg.
All-inclusive luxury accommodation on a full board basis with all wildlife viewing activities in the Sabie Sands Private Game Reserve.
International flight from Johannesburg to Male in the Maldives.
Domestic flight in the Maldives from Male to Kaadehdhoo and the boat transfer to Ayada.
All transfers as stipulated
All wildlife activities and game drives as stipulated.
Fourteen Days Luxury Travel Options at High Season Rates
Private Safari From USD 12200 - per person sharing based on TWO travelers.
Seasonal rate changes apply. Group rates are available on request.
International flights pre- and post-tour
Visa charges and cost of mandatory travel / medical insurance
Excursions and meals not stipulated in the itinerary
Gratuities, premium brand drinks, laundry, telephone calls and purchases of a personal nature
Cape Town, Safari and Magical Maldives
Tour Description
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will meet your Safari Director who will take care of you while you enjoy the Cape Town leg of your safari.
We will transfer you into the city and provide you with a brief orientation tour of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront before we take you up to Table Mountain to travel to the top of the mountain in the Aerial Cableway. We will do a guided tour of the Table Top to show you the magnificent views over the city and surrounding areas.
We now travel to the luxurious Cellars Hohenhort Hotel tucked away in the leafy Constantia wine region. We assist you with the checking in formalities and you have the evening to relax or explore the wonderful facilities.
Today we explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula traveling over the spectacular Chapmans Peak to visit the Cape of Good Hope and the historical Lighthouse at Cape Point.
We then follow the peninsula around the False Bay Coastline and stop of at Boulders Beach to view the colony of African Penguin that settled themselves on this small beach.
Our journey continues through the Naval Port of Simonstown and on to the traditional fishing village of Kalk Bay where we enjoy lunch at the Harbour House Restaurant located on the pier. We continue on to the Steenberg Wine Estate for a wine tasting before returning to your hotel located on the far side of the Constantia Wine Region.
After your leisurely breakfast we travel into the beautiful Cape Winelands making our first stop at a prison - not just any prison, but the one formerly known as Victor Verster which is where Nelson Mandela was released on a great day in the history of our great Rainbow Nation.
We continue on to the town of Paarl and the century-old KWV Wine Cellar to do a cellar tour ending with a tasting of their wines, fortified wines and spirits.
From here we go around the mountain to the Fairview Estate where you may enjoy a Wine & Cheese pairing of eight of their fine wines and cheese varieties that are all produced on this estate.
We continue on to the historical town of Stellenbosch where we do an orientation tour and you have time to explore the town and maybe grab a quick lunch before we go into the Stellenbosch Wine Region for our last wine tasting at the Simonsig Estate Cellar.
We then head back to Cape Town and drop you off at your hotel to enjoy the evening and your last night in Cape Town.
This morning you will depart from your hotel at 08h00 and transfer to the Cape Town International Airport for your 2.5-hour flight to the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport near the regional capital of Nelspruit.
At the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport you will immediately transfer into the smaller Cessna Caravan Aircraft that takes you to the private Ulusaba Airstrip where your Ranger will be waiting to welcome you. The "transfer" to Dulini River Lodge is actually a Game Drive and the 15 minute drive could easily extend to one hour if you see some of the animals. You arrive in time to check in to your luxury suite and then meet for afternoon tea in the open restaurant area.
Your Ranger will meet you here and then take you out on the first of your wildlife viewing excursions in the open Safari Vehicles. During your afternoon Game Drive, your Ranger will find a suitable spot out in the bush where you may have a sun-downer drink and you will return lodge after sunset for an expansive dinner before retiring in preparation for an early start tomorrow.
You will rise early today to have a warm beverage and cookies before going out on the morning Game Drive at sunrise stopping to enjoy coffee and cookies out in the bush. You return to the lodge and have a great cooked breakfast and then you have time to relax in camp and watch the wild animals move around in the river bed in front of the Lodge.
You may consider an optional Spa Treatment before enjoying lunch and a little siesta. You meet your Ranger again in the afternoon to go out for your evening Game Drive. You return after sunset for dinner and time to relax.
You will go out on two Game Drives today with your Ranger and Tracker team to explore the private game reserve in search of any species that you have not seen as yet.
After breakfast, you may arrange with your Ranger to do a guided Bush Walk to learn about the smaller creatures, tracks, and trails.
The amazing spa treatments are avilable to you for some personal spoiling.
You may enjoy your last Game Drive this morning in the company of your Ranger before returning for breakfast. Check out after breakfast and you will transfer to the Ulusaba Airstrip for your flight at midday to Johannesburg.
On arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, you may check-in for your flight to Male in the Maldives. You will be met by the Ayada Resort representatives at Male who will accompany you to the domestic terminal and you may board the flight to Kaadedhdhoo Airport.
This is a short flight of just under one hour. From the airport, you are transferred to the shore where you will board the launch for the boat transfer of thirty-five minutes to the beautiful Ayada Resort to check in to your spectacular Beach Villa.
Enjoy the beautiful Indian Ocean Island Resort of Ayada.
You have a complimentary wellness and fitness program that you may join, and you have complimentary use of all kayak and snorkelling equipment to fill your day.
Your breakfast and dinner is served at the Magu Restaurant while lunch is served at Zero Degree and Ocean Breeze restaurants.
Enjoy the beautiful Indian Ocean Island Resort of Ayada.
You have a complimentary wellness and fitness program that you may join, and you have complimentary use of all kayak and snorkelling equipment to fill your day.
Your breakfast and dinner is served at the Magu Restaurant while lunch is served at Zero Degree and Ocean Breeze restaurants.
Enjoy the beautiful Indian Ocean Island Resort of Ayada.
You have a complimentary wellness and fitness program that you may join, and you have complimentary use of all kayak and snorkelling equipment to fill your day.
Your breakfast and dinner is served at the Magu Restaurant while lunch is served at Zero Degree and Ocean Breeze restaurants.
Enjoy the beautiful Indian Ocean Island Resort of Ayada.
You have a complimentary wellness and fitness program that you may join, and you have complimentary use of all kayak and snorkelling equipment to fill your day.
Your breakfast and dinner is served at the Magu Restaurant while lunch is served at Zero Degree and Ocean Breeze restaurants.
Your safari and magical holiday in the paradise of Ayada Island come to an end today.
After breakfast you will bid the friendly resort crew farewell and take the thirty-minute boat transfer back to the domestic airport at Kaadedhdhoo to board the flight to Male.
At Male International Airport you will connect with your international flights.
Africa Explore Safaris
Contact Us
Why travel with Africa Explore Safaris?
Travel is about creating lifelong memories. Travel is all about discovery and superior experiences. We are the highly experienced professional travel designers who will work with you to achieve your wildest travel dreams.
We are a Boutique Travel Company and our team leaves no stone unturned to ensure that our guests have a superior holiday and safari experience. Connect with us and create your unique trip of a lifetime.
It has been an amazing journey of over twenty years for Quinton and Abby, the founders of Africa Explore Safaris. We continue to serve travelers from around the globe each with their own special requests. Allow us to create your special travel experience on your particular budget.
