Safari Information
SUGGESTED ITINERARY OVERVIEW
Ellerman House: Cape Town, South Africa 3 BB Deluxe Spa Room
Tswalu Kalahari Private Game Reserve: Southern Kalahari, South Africa 3 FB Motse Suite
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa: Sandton, South Africa 1 BB Grand Chateau Suite
Duba Plains: Okavango Delta, Botswana 3 FB Luxury Suite
Selinda Camp: Selinda Reserve, Botswana 3 FB Luxury Suite
DAYS 1 – 4: ELLERMAN HOUSE, CAPE TOWN
3 nights at Ellerman House in a Deluxe Spa Room on bed and breakfast basis.
Ellerman House Private Chauffeur will meet you at Cape Town International Airport. An easy transfer
to the Hotel will allow you time to absorb the beauty of the City that is sheltered by the majestic Table
Mountain. Once checked in you can enjoy a light lunch on the Terrace overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Ellerman House is Cape Town’s most luxurious grand hotel. Situated in the prestigious Cape Town
suburb of Bantry Bay (only 10min from the bustling city centre), this Cape Edwardian mansion demands
your attention with its terraced lawns, outstanding art collection, unparalleled service and unique
experiences. For over a quarter century, Ellerman House has been at the forefront hospitality innovation
while embracing the classic elegance of the regal building. Prepare to be immersed in the rich South
African culture while enjoying a leading South African art collection, tasting local flavours, enjoying the
sounds of local musicians in one of countries most exclusive addresses.
With only 11 rooms, 2 suites and 2 three-bedroom villas, the property boasts two lounges, library,
dining room, three dining terraces, spa, fitness centre, heated swimming pool, brandy lounge, Wine
Gallery, Contemporary Art Gallery and champagne cellar – all exclusive to its guests.
DAYS 4 – 7: TSWALU KALAHARI PRIVATE GAME RESERVE, SOUTHERN KALAHARI
3 nights at Tswalu Kalahari Private Game Reserve in a Motse Suite on a full board basis.
Transfer from Hotel to Cape Town International Airport to connect with Tswalu Flight that departs at
07h50 and arrive at Tswalu at approximately 09h50. Guests with be met at the airstrip and transfers to
the Lodge.
At Tswalu Kalahari, luxury is a given. Guests will delight in the sumptuous suites and gourmet food,
award-winning wine list and impeccable service at the two extraordinary camps, The Motse and
Tarkuni Homestead.
But the uniqueness of the safari experience is in the unparalleled beauty of the Southern Kalahari
wilderness and the phenomenal wildlife brought back to the area as a result of an ongoing programme
which has restored this area to its original splendour.
Owned by the Oppenheimer family, who are deeply committed to conservation and the upliftment
of the local community, Tswalu offers superlative game and sightings of some of South Africa’s rarest
and most extraordinary wildlife, including black-maned Kalahari lions, meerkats, cheetah, pangolin,
aardvark, aardwolf and African wild dogs.
A variety of interactive safari experiences are offered to explore the 114 000 ha malaria-free wilderness with its wide open spaces, rolling savannah landscapes and Korranaberg mountains, and guests can track wildlife on foot, on horseback or in a 4x4 Land Rover.
Take an early morning game drive with a delicious gourmet picnic to enjoy along the way. Bond with
the meerkats before they go foraging or spend the morning tracking the desert black rhino.
Enjoy an early evening safari and the opportunity to spot some of Tswalu’s nocturnal animals.
Spend a night under the stars at The Malori sleep-out deck to really appreciate the vastness of the
Kalahari, the brilliant night skies and the spectacular sunsets.
You will be allocated your own game drive vehicle, guide and tracker so that you can enjoy a
completely flexible itinerary. Between game drives, indulge in boma feasts and bush dinners,
sundowners, wine tastings, champagne breakfasts and dune picnics. Or book a treatment in
the unique Tswalu Spa with its outdoor treatment area and indigenous spa garden.
DAYS 7 – 8: FAIRLAWNS BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA, SANDTON
1 night at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in the Grand Chateau Suite on a bed and breakfast basis.
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa to meet guests at OR Tambo International Airport and transfer them to
the hotel.
With close attention to detail and exceptional service, Fairlawns creates an intimate atmosphere where
some of the globe’s most vibrant personalities converge. The 41 chic, upscale suites are individually
decorated in varying themes ranging from Eastern influence to French provincial, each featuring every
desired modern amenity. Luxury is “the state of great comfort and extravagant living”. This definition
is embodied throughout the Fairlawns Boutique Hotel. This elegant establishment is the epitome of
splendour, where your every whim is catered to.
The hotel also caters to a variety of culinary tastes with an array of elegant dining experiences to
choose from. Located in Johannesburg, Fairlawns is situated just 6 km from central Sandton, and 20
km from the Johannesburg city centre, to offer the upmarket traveller a delicate mix of luxury and
convenience. Discover heartfelt hospitality and elegance in the Manor Bistro lounge with windows
opening out onto the gardens, serving daily classic afternoon tea. An ideal spot to dine on light meals,
and ogle the cake trolley, inspired by the Ritz in London, this is also fast becoming very popular with
events.
If you are looking for a unique hideaway, a romantic getaway or a celebration, then Fairlawn’s ticks
every box. Wander ‘Into the Woods’, for a private fine dining experience in the Enchanted Forest.
Fairlawns offers annual events in their exquisite green grounds, with the sounds of a tinkling baby grand
piano wafting through the air as you lounge on lazy days enjoying picnics on lawn blankets and relish
the complete perfection of your surroundings.
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa, well known for its impressive 5* fun experience has extended the
outdoor space of their award-winning Balinese spa by an impressive 920m2 making it the largest and
most exclusive spa and wellness space in Johannesburg. This award-winning spa offers tranquillity in a
beautiful setting, complete with de-stressing water features and birdsong in the bamboo groves.
When you enter into the space, you will journey through beautiful gardens with bamboo forest, a
space reminiscent of Bali. The Balinese splendour include an undercover heated hydro pool, rim flow
Jacuzzi, sentō bath, relaxation lounges and salas, a private dining sala for 8 guests and bar – all set in
beautiful gardens.
DAY 8 – 11: DUBA PLAINS CAMP, OKAVANGO DELTA
3 nights at Duba Plains Camp in a Luxury Suite on a full board basis.
Fairlwans Boutique Hoteal & Spa to transfer guests to OR Tambo International Airport for their flight to
Maun. On arrival in Maun, you will be met by a Great Plains Conservation Representative and assisted to
your scheduled charter flight to Duba Plains Camp.
Duba Plains Camp is a wildlife connoisseur’s getaway to the Okavango Delta. Built on a wooded island,
connected to the prolific wildlife area by an elaborate set of bridges, the camp is the base of many
famous wildlife documentaries by National Geographic filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert. The
intimate camp consists of five traditional-style tented suites and the 2-bedroom Duba Plains Suite. All
sit on raised decking, each with views of the surrounding floodplain and the steady stream of wildlife
parading past. Each suite has a lounge area, a private veranda, beautifully appointed en-suite facilities
consisting of flush loo, double basins and indoor and outdoor showers and luxurious baths.
Guests will be able to enjoy their own private plunge pool and outdoor under cover sala/day rest area.
The main area consists of a large raised dining room, and a comfortable lounge with private dining
areas, wine cellar, library, and chef’s kitchen with ample space for guests to either find a privacy or
come together. The camp’s centre-point is the gathering place of all bush experiences, the fire place
on an extended deck into the swamp. Duba Plain’s Toyota Land Cruisers are uniquely designed to
traverse the floodplains. Duba Plains offers Botswana’s best land safari as well as an Okavango Delta
experience, from wildlife viewing and birding or fishing from the boat, to walking and exciting drives
with knowledgeable guides and friendly hosts.
DAY 11 – 14: SELINDA CAMP, SELINDA RESERVE
3 nights at Selinda Camp in a Luxury Suite on a full board basis.
Set in one of the most pristine wilderness areas left on our planet, the brand new Selinda Camp rests
on the banks of the Selinda Spillway, as it enters the Linyanti River. The private 130,000 hectare Selinda Reserve boasts elephants by the thousands, regular sightings of the Selinda pack of African wild dogs as well as the famous Selinda Lion Pride recently feature in the National Geographic film “Birth of a Pride” by Dereck and Beverly Joubert. The area has a sense of remoteness, a true spirit of Africa, and is a great example of Botswana bush embodying a variety of species and rare animals.
Selinda Camp represents the meeting place of three cultures; European, Mokololo and Bayei and is
themed to resemble that of the thatched village of Sangwali, one that used to house 3,000 warriors and
sufficient enough to loan David Livingstone 200 men during his travels.
Spears, shields and an African version of Robinson Crusoe is the enduring theme through the camp,
and its architectural design elements centre around Water, Air, Earth and Fire, all of which ground the
design.
Selinda Camp’s design pays homage first and foremost to Water, with splashes of blue and crystalclear swimming pools offering views over the equally immaculate Selinda Spillway to ease your arrival,
usually by boat.
The billowing silks, which adorn the ceilings of the lounge area, are a tribute to Air and the afternoon
breezes that ripple the endless sea of nearby grasses.
Earth is represented in the cornucopia of home-grown meals lovingly prepared in our kitchens, fresh
from the earth, and the bright flames of our evening Fire complete the ethos of being in harmony with
nature’s natural elements.
The camp has three expansive guest suites, each covered under thatch and with large en-suite
bathrooms, large private veranda and private swimming pool. There is in some cultures a fifth element,
‘metal’, which is also incorporated into the design. Every space enhances what Livingstone would
have had, what he would have travelled with and found. But beyond that, we go back to the Robinson
Crusoe feel, including textures of rope, rooms under thatch, hammocks, lots of space, nautical
elements and salvaged wood.
In addition to the three main suites, the Selinda Suite (like its fellow Zarafa Dhow Suite and the Duba
Plains Suite), consists of a two-bedroom tented villa. The Selinda Suite operates exclusively, as guests
enjoy their own private vehicle, safari guide, chef, manager/butler and entrance to their residence.
The safari drives, walks, boating, tracking, birding and other bespoke viewing activities are designed
to place you in front of the best wildlife the area has to offer for a unique one on one life changing
experience, from leopards to elephants and hippos and aim to tick off as many as the 200 or more bird
species in the area.
Scheduled charter from Selinda Camp to Maun for onward services.
We look forward to confirming the rates for this travel experience for you based on your personal travel
requirements. These may include your party size, special and unique travel requirements, dates of
travel, or any ruling special offers and the like that we can apply for you.
Please feel free to reach out to our Safari Designers and our team can discuss how your travels can be
expertly curated, specifically for you