Disembark from the train and transfer to Cape Town's best loved Mount Nelson Hotel for a two night stay in a Superior Room and dine at the hotel's acclaimed classic contemporary Cape Colony restaurant. This hotel (voted leading hotel in Africa at the 2008 World Travel Awards) is a luxury retreat in the heart of the city's cultural centre complete with nine acres of lush gardens, two swimming pools, a distinctive spa and exceptional service.
The journey continues onward from Cape Town to the magical Walker Bay, a two-hour drive from the city, for a soul-stirring two night stay at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. Activities include the likes of shark cage diving for the adventurous or whale watching along the unspoilt coastline, renowned for being a holiday spot for celebrities and famous for it's big 7 wildlife.
This luxurious seven night package includes:
* Two nights luxurious accommodation at The Westcliff in Johannesburg, including a Full English breakfast daily
* A private transfer from the airport to the Hotel and to Pretoria train station
* Overnight Deluxe accommodation on board The Blue Train, including all meals and drinks (except French Champagne and Caviar)
* A private transfer from Cape Town station to Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town
* Two nights accommodation in a Superior Room at the Mount Nelson Hotel, inclusive of Full English breakfast daily
* Two nights at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, on a full board basis including accomodation in freestanding luxury suites, welcome drinks, fresh fruit daily, light lunch, 5 course dinner, breakfast buffet with full English Breakfast Menu, horse riding for non and experienced riders, guided walks including Fynbos Nature tours and Milkwood walks, nature marine & coastal drives including the Walker Bay Nature Reserve, De Kelders cliff walk, Klipgat Cave combinded with seasonal land-based Whale Watching (best months to experience whale watching are June - December)
* Complimentary Grootbos Social Responsibility Tour (Green Futures and Soccer Initiative for 2010)
* Complimentary Whale Watching boat trip included, surcharge for Great White Shark cage diving activity applicable
The package excludes:
International/regional flights to and from Johannesburg
Return transfers to and from Grootbos (we can arrange this on a private scheduled or flight basis)
Passport and visa fees
Travel Insurance
Items of a personal nature
Telephone calls
Gratuity and all tips
Full payment is required at the time of booking
Credit Card or telegraphic payments are accepted, and full details are available on request.
This package cannot be combined with any other package, promotion or discounted rates at Orient-Express Hotels, Africa.
Package rates:
01 Jul – 31 Aug 2009 US $ 2’590.00 per person
01 Sep – 30 Sep 2009 US $ 2’950.00 per person
01 Oct – 15 Nov 2009 US $ 3’295.00 per person
16 Nov – 21 Dec 2009 US $ 3’055.00 per person
22 Dec 2009 – 02 Jan 2010 US $ 5’080.00 per person (inclusive of minimum 5 night stay at the Mount Nelson Hotel over the Festive Season)
03 Jan – 31 Mar 2010 US $ 3’330.00 per person
01 – 30 Apr 2010 US $ 3’125.00 per person
01 May – 03 June 2010 US $ 2’710.00 per person
Please note - the journey may be undertaken in the reverse order, travelling first from Cape Town to Pretoria by train.
Reservations:
Reservations can be made through the Orient-Express Safaris office located at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town
For reservations, please contact:
E-mail: reservations@orient-express-safaris.com
Tel: + 27 21 483 1600 | Fax: + 27 21 422 5045
