THE PLAN | PHOEBS & DANI'S LOVEFEST

Welcome to African Summer

We've hand picked the very best of the Western Cape to give you the trip of a lifetime. It's all optional, join in as much or as little as you want.

We'll be spending most of the week based around Cape Town.

Monday & Tues pick between two nights on safari, (or two bonus nights in Cape Town).
Weds & Thurs, two nights in Cape Town for everyone.
Friday & Saturday two nights at Boschendal vineyard.

Each day's activities kick off around 3pm to ensure you get plenty of time to relax or tick off your own bucket list items.

Option 1:
Botlierskop Safari

Monday 3rd March & Tuesday 4th March

Meet the Big Five! Choose game drives, horse riding, nature hikes. Family friendly.

Get there: 1 hour flight or 4 hour minibus

Accomodation: £100 (Sold Out)-£450 More info here

Option 2: Cape Town history & nature

Monday 3rd March & Tuesday 4th March

If you'd prefer to stay in Cape Town for 2 extra days, we'd recommend spending a day on its rich history - visit the prison Nelson Mandela was held in, iconic Victorian waterfront, neighbourhoods full of rich cultures & food tasting walking tours.

Here's a link to our list of recommendations in Cape Town.

Spend another day heading down to Boulders Beach to meet the penguins & see the most southern point of Africa, go for a surf, or visit Kirstenbosch Botanical gardens.

If you're choosing Cape Town instead of safari, book 4 nights Monday-Friday. See accommodation page for more info.

Cape Town
Hikes & welcome

Wednesday 5th March

Morning: Here's a link to our list of recommendations in Cape Town.

Lion's Head afternoon hike with nature guide.

It's better than Table Mountain. Hosted by Hannah and Noah
Join the whatsapp group here

Get there: Hike: 3pm Meet at Lion's Head Hike starting point

Sundowners: 7pm, Glen Beach

Accomodation: Book something in Camps Bay/Clifton for 3-5th March. More info here

Take yourself out to dinner, link to our list of recommendations in Cape Town.

Sundowners overlooking Camps Bay

Cape Town
Beach Day

Thursday 6th March

Morning: Here's a link to our list of recommendations in Cape Town.

Afternoon: Beach day & Sunset Braai at Llandudno Beach

Our favourite beach in Cape Town.

Hosted by The Parents. 3pm onwards

Get there: Uber to Llandudno from Camps Bay (£10)

Accommodation: As before

Boschendal Vineyard
A sensory feast

Friday 7th March

Morning: Here's a link to our list of recommendations in Cape Town.

Afternoon: Adventure into South Africa's famous wine lands.

Afternoon

Vineyard tour

Evening local food market dinner with live music under the oak trees

Get there: 45 min Uber to Boschendal
(if you're in Retreats - take the uber straight there)
There was a coach, but we were told 100 people arriving at the same time would be carnage/very slow check in.

Accomodation: Gorgeous cottages on the wine estate.

Self pay & book in advance. More info here

Boschendal
Wedding Day

Saturday 8th March

Dress code: summer garden party - think relaxed afternoon, block colours.

No black, no white dresses, no lobster sunburn (I'm looking at you Brits!!) & no ties. Moodboard here.

We'll be setting up nannies & movie room for kids after 7pm.

There are shuttles around the farm to pick you up from accommodation & bring you to the venue - all within the farm.

Boschendal
Lazy Day

Sunday 9th March

Recovery day: swimming & picnics

Enjoy the scenic pools, go on a hike, have a picnic under the trees, lazy lunch or wine tasting.

We (Dani & Phoebs) will be staying around Boschendal until Tuesday - so no rush!

We'd recommend staying Sunday night & heading off to see more of Africa on Monday. Whether that's exploring more of glories of South Africa (Kruger, Wild Coast, Garden Route etc), hiking with gorillas in Uganda, exploring Namibia's desert dunes, or eating your bodyweight in Kenyan coconuts.