An adventure fit for royalty, this great offer combines the beauty and sophistication of Cape Town with the thrill of tracking the Big Five in the world-renowned Kirkman's Camp in Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Take in the sandy beaches, beautiful mountains and historic buildings of Cape Town. Move on to the game-rich wilderness of Sabi Sand to track the animals - this the area for leopards! -  and to enjoy all that the top-notch safari camp offers. Get a free night at Kirkman's Camp and a complimentary spa treatment at Cape Roayale Luxury Hotel. Save more than $500 per person! The special is valid for stays until September 30, 2010.

Royal Safari Special includes:
- three nights at Cape Royale Luxury Hotel with one spa treatment per person
- three nights at Kirkman's Camp with full board and safari activities
- return road transfers and scheduled light aircraft flights from Johannesburg

 

Cape Royale Luxury Hotel

Cape Royale Luxury Hotel is situated along a tree-lined boulevard in the art quarter of Green Point. Delight in the elegant atmosphere, enjoy the three first-class restaurants and throw yourself into the shopping and adventures of Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. The breathtaking views of the Table Mountain and the harbor is matched with the superb luxury suites featuring satellite televisions, free internet, surround sound system, and gorgeous bathrooms with complimentary Charlotte Rhys products. Cape Royale’s outstanding spa is famous for its wellness treatments and your package includes a free visit.

Kirkman's Camp

Step back in time into the gracious atmosphere of this original 1920s homestead and marvel at the spectacular views of the unspoiled wilderness from each of the eighteen guest cottages. Spacious sitting, dining and bar areas contain mementos of a time long past, while the untamed wilderness is just outside – like the warthogs grazing on the lawn. Located high on a ridge, the camp overlooks the Sand River and the animals that depend on it for life. The green tin roof and manicured grounds carve out a soft and cultured niche in the wild and tumbling bush. Enjoy the ritual of afternoon tea served on the spacious veranda or rolling lawn, perhaps in the company of a wild but friendly visitor or two.

Private verandas attached to each cottage offer a secluded spot to drink in the breathtaking views. Old-fashioned bedsteads combine seamlessly with modern comfort and souvenirs of bygone years to create a nostalgic safari atmosphere. Generous claw-foot bathtubs complete the picture, while stand-alone showers in each room provide an up-to-date touch. Indulge in private time in the fascinating library or while away a few hours in front of the roaring fireplace in the guest sitting room. Leisure hours can be spent by the pool admiring the bush landscape and enjoying a special wildlife sighting in the river valley.

The entire Big Five is well represented in Sabi Sand and other rare animals, such as the cheetah and hyena are often sighted. Various antelope species, from impala, waterbuck and duiker to kudu, bushbuck and nyala can also be seen, as can giraffe and warthog. However, it is the leopard that is the real star of the show at Sabi Sand, with the area well known for some of the best leopard experiences in Africa. This shy and elusive animal, normally the most solitary of the African cats is often viewed both in daylight hours and during game drives. A number of lion prides have territories in the Sabi Sand area and are regularly spotted on game drives.

Sabi Sand also boasts an ample array of bird life, ranging from water birds, which congregate in the riverside reeds to a staggering array of birds of prey. The bateleur, with its distinctive shape and energy-conserving flight technique, is a frequent sight in Sabi Sand’s skies. Africa’s largest eagle, the martial eagle, is also often spotted on the reserve. Their gigantic nests, in the shape of an inverted cone, decorate many a knob thorn or other large trees throughout Sabi Sand.