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The Mantis Experience the Western Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal THE MANTIS EXPERIENCE THE WESTERN CAPE AND KWA-ZULU NATAL A toast to Culture Mantis Collection offers you a luxurious tour through the Western Cape and Kwa-Zulu Natal, both rich in culture and heritage and steeped in history, showcasing pristine and breath-taking sceneries. From wild safaris, to authentic luncheons and enchanting vineyard tours, this package offers it all. We have selected two of our finest, most intimate properties in the Western Cape, The Last Word Constantia and The Last Word Franschhoek, as well as our boutique safari lodges, which are on a 6000 hectare private concession with 11 km of river frontage in the Umfolozi Big Five Game Reserve, to create a seamless journey for the ardent traveller. EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA 7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS 3 KWA-ZULU NATAL Durban 1 HERITAGE - The Last Word Constantia Atlantic Ocean EASTERN CAPE 2 Indian Ocean WESTERN CAPE 1 Cape Town 2 CULTURE - The Last Word Franschhoek Air Travel Road Travel SEASONAL CLIMATE KWA-ZULU NATAL KEY DISTANCES Summer 36° C max 22° C min FROM TO DISTANCE Winter 20° C max 8° C min CPT Int. Airport TLW Constantia 24 km THE WESTERN CAPE TLW Constantia TLW Franschhoek 90 km Summer 26° C max 16° C min TLW Franschhoek CPT Int. Airport 74 km DUTCH33 HISTORY - The Last - uMfolozi Word, ConstantiaBig Five Game Reserve Winter 17° C max 7° C min King Shaka Int. Airport Umfolozi Reserve 210 km A LAVISH SAFARI & WINE EXPERIENCE 7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS 1 WESTERN CAPE, CONSTANTIA 2 NIGHTS 2 WESTERN CAPE, FRANSCHHOEK 2 NIGHTS 3 KWA-ZULU NATAL 3 NIGHTS SAMPLE ITINERARY WESTERN CAPE - Established in 1685 by the Governor Simon van der Stel, Constantia is the perfect haven to unwind and begin your journey. Enjoy the fine wines, gourmet cuisine and rolling hills while strolling through the Cape’s oldest and most beautiful wine valley. An enchanting rendezvous with classic beauty in a modern-day Eden, a mere 20km from Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront and Table Mountain. Suggested activities in Constantia include: Tour 9-award winning Wine Estates; Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, Buitenverwachting, Eagle’s Nest, Constantia Glen, Beau Constantia, Steenberg, High Constantia and Uitsig Stroll around the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and enjoy a luncheon at one of the restaurants within its grounds PACKAGE INCLUDES Savour a light lunch at Buitenverwachting under the oaks, Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia or Constantia Glen. UMFOLOZI BIG FIVE GAME RESERVE Visit the Norval Foundation Art Museum, which houses a large private collection Accommodation of South Arican contemporary art. Meals Beverages WESTERN CAPE - Nestled between breath taking mountains in the Cape winelands lies the magnificent Safaris Franschhoek Valley. Established over 300 years ago by the Huguenot settlers, pristine THE LAST WORD INTIMATE HOTELS natural and architectural brilliance is found at every corner. Franschhoek is renowned Accommodation for its culinary experiences, from award winning restaurants to fine wines, as well as Breakfast Franschhoek’s unique boutique shopping experience. Beverages Suggested activities in Franschhoek include: Enjoy a sparkling wine tasting at Le Lude Wine estate ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Visit the L’Ormarins Wine Farm and world class Vintage Car museum Malaria-free safaris Explore the Huguenot Monument Transfers and activities can be arranged KWA-ZULU NATAL - Travel Insurance essential Your journey ends at the Hluhluwe – iMfolozi Park, the oldest proclaimed protected A TOAST TO CULTURE BUCKETLIST Game Reserve area in South Africa. Dating back to 1895, it is in these valleys where King Shaka of the Zulus pioneered a culture of conservation. Experience an intimate Franschhoek and Constantia Wine Tram encounter with the Big 5 in the untouched valleys of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Tour the Groot Drakenstein Prison, where Nelson Mandela served his final 14 months of imprisonment Activities include: Horseback riding through the Cape vineyards Daily game drives accompanied by specialised rangers and trackers Maynardville open-air theatre Guided walking safaris Luncheon at the Skotnes Restaurant Stargazing WANT MORE? ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE Beach Retreat - The Last Word, Long Beach River Safari - Zambezi Queen Collection MANTIS COLLECTION In a world of diminishing rarity and increasing commercialisation & standardisation, there are those who are still searching for the exceptional, the truly rare and inspirational. They are searching for moments, places, adventures and destinations that will touch their lives forever. Mantis is a brand that understands this search for the exceptional, and is a Pioneer that searches for and uncovers new possibilities and new destinations, so that people can experience those life changing moments that can enrich their lives. Mantis discovers those rare moments & destinations of exceptional beauty that will touch people’s lives forever. MANTIS COLLECTION RESERVATIONS +27 41 404 9300 +27 41 404 9303 [email protected] [email protected] .
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