BUSH & BEACH LUXURY SAFARI 2025
South Africa & Mozambique
Unforgettable Sisters’ Safari
Welcome to the Sisterhood Travels’ Ultra Luxury Bush & Beach Safari 2025, a meticulously crafted journey for discerning women who seek adventure in style and comfort. Set in the stunning landscapes of South Africa and Mozambique, this small-group, exclusive trip is designed not just as a travel experience, but as an opportunity to forge meaningful connections and lifelong friendships with like-minded women. From May 25 to June 6, 2025, immerse yourself in a blend of exhilarating wildlife encounters and serene beachfront luxury, all while indulging in the companionship of your new sisters.
Our adventure begins in the vibrant city of Cape Town, staying at the elegant Commodore Hotel located at the famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Here, you will meet your group leader and fellow travelers, whom we affectionately call Sisters. Together, we’ll explore iconic sites like Table Mountain, enjoy private tours of the city’s rich historical landmarks, and indulge in local wines at the picturesque vineyards of Groot Constancia. Each day is carefully planned to offer a blend of cultural immersion and leisure, ensuring every moment is as rewarding as it is relaxing.
The journey escalates as we transition from the bustling streets of Cape Town to the wild heart of the private Kruger Park Game Reserve, where the luxurious Kapama River Lodge awaits. Prepare to be enthralled by the raw beauty of the African bush, home to the majestic “big five.” Daily game drives in the morning and afternoon provide up-close animal encounters, while evenings are reserved for sunset drinks under Africa’s vast skies. The safari experience is intimate and awe-inspiring, designed to deepen your connection with nature and your fellow Sisters.
Our adventure culminates in Mozambique during the peak of whale-watching season, where you will relax in your private, ocean-facing suite with a plunge pool at the exquisite White Pearl Resort. Embrace the freedom of endless water sports, enjoy beach picnics, and partake in an exclusive ocean safari that includes whale watching and snorkeling. This leg of the trip is about unwinding and reveling in the luxury of time and tranquility, allowing for personal reflection and bonding with your travel companions. Our Bush & Beach Safari is not just a trip; it’s a transformative journey, promising luxury, adventure, and sisterhood in some of the most breathtaking settings on earth.
OUR ITINERARY
May 25, 2025
Today, arrive at the Cape Town Airport. After you go through passport control and customs and collect your bags, you’ll be met in the Arrivals Hall by our Ntaba guide and transfer to our hotel, conveniently located on the famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. You’ll check into your deluxe room and this evening, join your Group Leader and new Sisters for independent exploration and dining (No meals included today)
Hotel: Commodore Hotel
May 26, 2025
After breakfast, with our private guide and driver, we’ll visit Table Mountain via the Cable Car (weather permitting), the World’s new Seventh Wonder. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll visit Signal Hill. After, we’ll visit The Diamond Works for a diamond cutting demonstration. You’ll also find exquisitely unique hand-crafted jewelry pieces, authentic African craft, décor and gift items. We’ll enjoy a city tour and see some of the places of interest in South Africa’s “Mother City” such as Bokaap before proceeding to the Groot Constancia Wine Estate for lunch and wine tasting of some of their locally grown wines. Next, we’ll visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage site where you’ll be able to enjoy these beautiful gardens and the diverse selection of local plants and flowers. This evening is free for you to enjoy and dine with your Sisters. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Wine Tasting)
Hotel: Commodore Hotel
May 27, 2025
After breakfast, we’ll depart from our hotel and travel along the beautiful coast to Hout Bay. Then, we’ll continue driving along the spectacular Chapman’s Peak. We’ll visit Cape Point, the most south-western point of the African continent. Walk to the top of the mountain and enjoy the beautiful view of the ocean and the surrounding area. Later, we’ll visit the local African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach. Afterward, we’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant overlooking False Bayt. Tonight, we’ll gather together for a wonderful dinner at Gold’s Restaurant with an interactive drumming performance. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Hotel: Commodore Hotel
May 28, 2025
You’re in a for a real treat today as we head for a full-day Winelands Tour. We’ll visit this beautiful part of the Western Cape and enjoy all it has to offer. We’ll journey to the small town of Franschhoek for a visit to the Huguenot Museum. Then, we’ll see the Taal Monument in Paarl from where we will have beautiful views. Later, we’ll visit a local wine estate to taste one of their local cheeses and wines and then on to a local restaurant for lunch. Afterward, we’ll travel to Stellenbosch, South Africa’s second oldest town, for an afternoon to explore the shops and meander through this quaint town. Finally, we’ll visit another wine estate in the area for another tasting before returning to our hotel where the evening is yours at leisure with your Sisters. (Breakfast, Lunch, Cheese and Wine Tasting, Second Wine Tasting)
Hotel: Commodore Hotel
May 29, 2025
After an early breakfast and check-out from our hotel, we’ll be transferred to the Cape Town Airport for our group flight to Hoedspruit in the Greater Kruger Park. Upon arrival, we’ll be met by our game ranger and transferred in our open safari vehicle to the luxurious Kapama River Lodge in the Kapama Private Game Reserve. We’ll check into our deluxe suites before enjoying lunch and our first game drive that afternoon. (Included in your stay is daily Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner and all local and select premium drinks)
Hotel: Kapama River Lodge
May 30, 2025
This morning, expect an early wake-up call. We’ll gather for refreshments before heading out at first lights. The “big cats” may still be around after their night of hunting. Game drives are conducted in open game vehicles with our skilled ranger and tracker to find the animals of Africa for you to admire. Between your morning and afternoon game drives, we’ll visit the Hoedspruit Endangered Center, and you’ll have some free time to relax or be pampered at the Spa. Late afternoon, we’ll convene for high tea, before departing for the day’s second African Bush Safari. We’ll enjoy a sundowner drink along the way, get out of the vehicle to stretch our legs, and watch the sunset. Later, we’ll return to the lodge for dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Hotel: Kapama River Lodge
May 31, 2025
Early this morning, we’ll enjoy a partial game drive on our way to a very special Elephant Interaction experience. Between our return and our afternoon game drive, you’ll have some free time to go on a guided walking safari, to relax, or to be pampered at the Spa. This afternoon, we’ll again convene for high tea, before departing for our afternoon game drive. We’ll enjoy a sundowner and watch the sunset before we return to the lodge for dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Hotel: Kapama River Lodge
June 1, 2025 – June 5, 2025
After breakfast, we’ll transfer to the Nelspruit Airport for our group flight to Johannesburg and then on to our group connecting flight to Maputo, Mozambique. We will be transferred to our beautiful luxury resort in 4×4 transfer vehicles (this journey takes approximately 90 minutes over the new Katembe Bridge and road).
Upon arrival at the resort, we’ll check into our luxury Pool suites for the next 5 nights where you’ll be able to enjoy all of the included activities such as beach sports, beach picnics, shoreline fishing, surfing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, snorkeling, fat bikes and much more. Diving is available and is at an additional cost.
You’ll receive one 30-minute back, neck, and shoulder massage during your stay. Weather permitting, we will take an ocean safari together as a private group which will include whale watching and snorkeling. Included in your stay is full breakfast, lunch (excluding oysters and lobster on Beach Bar menu), afternoon tea, mini-bar snacks, three-course dinner, canapes at the pool bar, teas, coffees, local beers, soft drinks, selection of spirits, selected cocktails, mini-bar spirits, house wines, sparking wine and bottled mineral water.
Hotel: White Pearl Resort
June 6, 2025
After breakfast and check-out, we’ll be transferred back to the Maputo International Airport for our flights to Johannesburg and your connecting overnight flights home. (Breakfast)
luxury accomodations
Overlooking the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront with views of Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Harbour and the Atlantic Ocean is the Commodore, Legacy’s flagship hotel in Cape Town. Stylish living, quality service and a tranquil setting have ensured that our guests return year after year, be it as businessmen or tourists excited to experience all that is the Mother City.
Kapama Game Reserve is located in close proximity to Eastgate Airport with the lodge providing open vehicle transfers. Kapama’s location in the central Lowveld region creates the perfect base from which to explore the numerous nearby attractions.
The northern Drakensberg mountain range provides a majestic backdrop to this contemporary private game lodge in the Greater Kruger National Park region. River lodge is situated within Kapama Game Reserve, and presents the perfect blend between luxurious accommodation and with 64 bedrooms, generous bed capacity.
Each of the spacious rooms features a full en-suite bathroom and enjoy uninterrupted views of this game rich, big 5, reserve. The central guest entertainment areas include a swimming pool, lounge, bar, library, curio shop, multifunctional function venue and boma. Meals are of a buffet style and offer a variety of freshly prepared pan-African dishes.
Considered one of the finest safari spas in Africa, the Spa situated at River Lodge has six sumptuous treatment rooms in a setting surrounded by stillness and sweeping bushveld. Arranged around a generous central lap pool the spa evokes a sense of calm.
In a tranquil setting on a private beach, this luxury all-inclusive resort offers the ultimate in luxury overlooking the Indian Ocean. This exclusive beach resort boasts airy, contemporary suites, (some set along the beachfront) with outdoor showers and balconies with private plunge pools. The suites also feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen tv’s, as well as minibars. Ensuite bathrooms add soaking tubs. Breakfast is served in an elegant restaurant, which also offers candlelight dinner, al fresco style. There’s also a chic bar, an infinity pool with a bar, and a deck with lounge beds. Other amenities include a kids’ club and upscale lounges with spectacular ocean views.
Trip Inclusions
- 13 days/12 nights luxury accommodations
- 32 Meals (12 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, and 10 Dinners)
- Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) as listed at Kapama River Lodge
- Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and all activities at White Pearl Resort as listed on the itinerary
- Private roundtrip airport transfers
- All sightseeing tours, exclusive experiences and excursions as listed within this itinerary
- Deluxe, private transportation throughout the itinerary
- Private Tour Director
- Sisterhood Travels Group Leader
- Sisterhood Travels Swag
pricing
- Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Time of Booking: $2500.00 per person
- A Second Non-Refundable Deposit is Due on or Before December 1, 2024: $4000.00 per person
- Final Payment Due on or Before February 25, 2025
important information
PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY
- There will be a maximum of 16 Sisters plus your Sisterhood Travels Group Leader. Roommate matching is available.
- International airfare is not included in your pricing. You will fly into Cape Town (CPT). You will fly out of Johannesburg (JNB)
- You can arrive at any time into Cape Town on May 25, 2025, but you’ll need to schedule your departure from Johannesburg after 9:00 pm on June 6, 2025, since we have a flight from Mozambique into Johannesburg that arrives late afternoon.
- Check-in time at our arrival hotel is at 3:00 pm.
- Intra-Africa flights (4 flights) are not included in your pricing. These group flights are estimated to cost approximately $1300 and will be booked on or around August/September 2024. You will be notified of the exact amount and invoiced at that time.
- All international flight arrangements must be submitted to Sisterhood Travels on or before February 25, 2025. If you need help making flight arrangements, or to submit your independent flight arrangements, please click here for Airfare Information.
- Arrival transfers are provided only on May 25th from the Cape Town airport to our hotel. Departure transfers are only provided on June 6th from our hotel to the Mozambique airport. If you arrive or depart outside these days, or you’re needing transfers or hotels elsewhere, you are responsible for making your own arrangements at your own expense.
- Please don’t schedule any optional excursions on your own for this trip, as we cannot promise that you will arrive in time at any location to make your independent excursion. Sisterhood Travels won’t be liable for any expense you incur because of this.
- Individual gratuities for your Tour Director, local guides, and drivers are not included in your pricing. We will provide you with tipping guidelines for your trip
- Travel Insurance is highly recommended and is not included in your pricing. We will send you a quote via email.
- We cannot accommodate wheelchairs or assistive mobility devices on this trip.
- There are no refunds for unused portions of this tour.
- Dates and times of itinerary as well as hotels listed are subject to change without notice due to operational, weather, or logistical reasons.
- Any optional expenses or expenses related to anything not specifically listed in this itinerary are not included.
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Activity Level:
Moderate
This is a moderately paced itinerary that involves some longer days and more activities. Expect some early hotel departures, and limited time for day time rest and rejuvenation as the itineraries are designed to ensure that you see as much as possible in these wonderful destinations. This may include longer coach journeys and guests should be able to join a walking tour lasting 1-2 hours with stops possibly over uneven terrain. Guests should have reasonable health and mobility and be comfortable with standing for longer periods of time with no difficulty.