Cape Town - 12 nights for wine, spa & safari lovers
Overview
Cape – Winelands – Bush trilogy
CAPE TOWN – Ocean, Spa & City Soul
Stay: Mount Nelson Belmond, Ellerman House OR The Silo Above Zeitz MOCAA OR Cape Grace, A Fairmont Hotel
All three are true 5* luxury with world-class spas. Ellerman for ultimate privacy and art, Silo for iconic design above the city.
DAYS 1 to 6: CAPE TOWN – Ocean, Spa & City Soul
Stay: Ellerman House OR The Silo Above Zeitz MOCAA OR Cape Grace, A Fairmont Hotel
All four are true 5* luxury with world-class spas. Mount Nelson Belmond, Ellerman for ultimate privacy and art, Silo for iconic design above the city.
Meridian Experiences:
- Private sunrise Table Mountain with breakfast on top
- Helicopter to the Peninsula, landing for lunch at private beach
- Cape Malay cooking with a local family, private art tour in Woodstock
- Spa: Full day at Ellerman Spa or One&Only Spa Island
- Sunset private yacht cruise with MCC & oysters
DAYS 7 to 9: WINELANDS – Wine & Wellness
Stay: Delaire Graff Estate OR La Residence OR Babylonstoren
Delaire Graff is the most exclusive for wine lovers + art + spa with valley views. Babylonstoren for garden-to-table wellness.
Meridian Experiences:
- Private tastings at Delaire Graff, Mullineux & your own blending session
- Spa rituals in the vineyards, hammam & vinotherapy treatments
- Private helicopter picnic in the mountains
- Farm-to-table dinner with a winemaker at their home
DAYS 10 to 12: SAFARI – True Big 5 Luxury
Don’t do Aquila near Cape Town – it’s not Meridian level. We fly/drive you private to the best:
Option A – Our Top Recommendation: SABI SAND / Greater Kruger – 1h15 flight from Cape Town
Stay: Singita Ebony / Londolozi Private Game Reserve / Royal Malewane Royal Pavillion / Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
All private concessions, off-road driving, no crowds, incredible spa lodges in the bush.
Option B – No Flights, Stay Close to Cape Town:
If you want to stay within 2.5 hours drive of Cape Town:
Stay: Sanbona Wildlife Reserve – Dwyka Tented Lodge or Tilney Manor
Big 5 in 58,000 hectares of Karoo wilderness. True wilderness + spa.
Meridian Experiences:
- Private vehicle & tracker, twice-daily game drives
- Bush spa with savanna views, bush bath under stars
- Private bush dinner, sundowners on the Sand River
- Wellness in the wild – yoga deck overlooking waterhole
Day 1-6: Cape Town (Spa & Culture)
Stay: Mount Nelson Belmond, Ellerman House OR The Silo Above Zeitz MOCAA OR Cape Grace, A Fairmont Hotel
All three are true 5* luxury with world-class spas. Ellerman for ultimate privacy and art, Silo for iconic design above the city.
Meridian Experiences:
- Private sunrise Table Mountain with breakfast on top
- Helicopter to the Peninsula, landing for lunch at private beach
- Cape Malay cooking with a local family, private art tour in Woodstock
- Spa: Full day at Ellerman Spa or One&Only Spa Island
- Sunset private yacht cruise with MCC & oysters
Days 7 to 9: Winelands - Wine & Wellness
Stay: Delaire Graff Estate OR La Residence OR Babylonstoren
Delaire Graff is the most exclusive for wine lovers + art + spa with valley views. Babylonstoren for garden-to-table wellness.
Meridian Experiences:
- Private tastings at Delaire Graff, Mullineux & your own blending session
- Spa rituals in the vineyards, hammam & vinotherapy treatments
- Private helicopter picnic in the mountains
- Farm-to-table dinner with a winemaker at their home
Option A : Days 10 to 12: Safari - True Big 5 Luxury
Our Top Recommendation: SABI SAND / Greater Kruger – 1h15 flight from Cape Town
Stay: Singita Ebony / Londolozi Private Game Reserve / Royal Malewane Royal Pavillion / Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge
All private concessions, off-road driving, no crowds, incredible spa lodges in the bush.
Meridian Experiences:
- Private vehicle & tracker, twice-daily game drives
- Bush spa with savanna views, bush bath under stars
- Private bush dinner, sundowners on the Sand River
- Wellness in the wild – yoga deck overlooking waterhole
FYI: Your 4 lodges at Christmas/New Year:
Singita Ebony, Londolozi, Royal Malewane Royal
EUR 2,800 – 3,800 per person PER NIGHT fully inclusive
So for 3 nights: EUR 8,400 – 11,400 pp just for the safari part which will increase the total budget and will surely not match this year budget i assume ?
Option B: Days 10 to 12: Safari - True Big 5 Luxury
No Flights, Stay Close to Cape Town: If you want to stay within 2.5 hours drive of Cape Town:
Stay: Sanbona Wildlife Reserve – Dwyka Tented Lodge or Tilney Manor
Big 5 in 58,000 hectares of Karoo wilderness. True wilderness + spa.
- Day 10: Private transfer from Winelands to Sanbona, afternoon game drive + sundowners + star dinner
- Day 11: Morning walking safari + rock art, spa afternoon, evening drive to see white lions + night drive + bush dinner
- Day 12: Morning game drive, private breakfast in the bush, spa & pool, final sunset drive with star bed
It’s completely driveable, no flights, no stress — ideal for wine & spa lovers who want wilderness without logistics.
Meridian Experiences:
- Private bush dinner in the reserve with fire & lanterns
- Private breakfast in the veld
- White Lion conservation experience with the Sanbona team
- Photography hide for birdlife & close-ups
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