Arrive in Cape Town and be transferred via Hermanus to the luxurious Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, set in the heart of 3,500 hectares of pristine wilderness. Spend the afternoon settling into your comfortable Forest Lodge Suite, surrounded by milkwood trees and boasting a private, spacious deck. Relax and take in the lush surroundings of your accommodation. 

After breakfast, decide how to spend your day. Choose from an extensive range of activities, curated and inspired by the nature reserve’s untainted scenery. Explore the array of unique landscapes on horseback or embark on a stroll through a Milkwood Forest, over 1,000 years old. Perhaps hike up the fynbos-clad mountains and delight in a 4WD botanical safari accompanied by an expert naturalist guide to help elevate your understanding of this bio-diverse region. Alternatively, join a captivating whale watching excursion (additional expense) from July through to December. You may also glimpse dolphins, penguins, seals, and sharks. Tonight, savour a delectable five-course dinner. Enjoy freshly prepared dishes created with local and organic produce. 

This morning, indulge in a breakfast served with fresh ingredients from the reserve’s private farm. Then, set off on another day of exciting activities. You might like to embark on a scenic coastal drive or walk. Perhaps explore the nearby coastal limestone caves and learn about the early dwellers of this location, dating back to the middle and late stone age. Alternatively, head off on an immersive birdwatching safari in the nature reserve, keeping your eyes peeled for secretary birds, osprey and snake-eagles. 

Today, it is time to bid farewell to the nature reserve after breakfast. Be transferred back to Cape Town where you will join fellow guests to begin your escorted tour of Africa.