We know, it’s barely Christmas and here we are already talking about Valentine’s Day. But stay with us. When it comes to showing your loved one how much they mean to you, putting a little forethought and planning into your gift is never a bad idea. Next year, Extraordinary Journeys is offering a romantic eight-day South Africa trip designed for couples.
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The tour features accommodations at Cape Town’s five-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa and the Sabi Sand Game Reserve where lovers will get to experience a traditional safari. During your time at Twelve Apostles, you’ll get to choose your experience with offerings such as a fine dining evening at Azure Restaurant, dinner and movie in the private cinema room, or a casual dining affair at the Café Grill. While not included in the package, the hotel’s award-winning spa is definitely another reason to consider heading to Cape Town.
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On days five through eight, couples will head to Sabi Sand’s 139,000-acre game reserve which holds one of the highest and most bio-diverse wildlife populations in South Africa. Here you’ll get an up-close-and-personal look at the country’s Big Five: elephants, rhinoceros, buffalo, lions and leopards. Plus you may even spot other four-footed residents such as klipspringers, impalas, greater kudus, over 40 species of raptors and baboons.
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There are three properties to choose from on the reserve including the Bush Lodge, Little Bush Camp and Selati Camp. The latter boats a colonial Out of Africa-style main building and eight suites with king or twin beds. For a more intimate choice, Little Bush Camp is a smaller option with six luxury suites with private viewing decks and heated spa baths. Bush Lodge is the camp’s flagship accommodation overlooking a watering hole and an African plain. Its 25 bush cottages offer air-conditioning, local décor and a communal area with a pool and viewing deck.
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The package is priced at $3,800 per person (based on double occupancy) and includes accommodations at both hotels with a complimentary upgrade at Twelve Apostles, internal flights, transfers, activities, meals and other surprises. To top it all off, you and your beau will get a birds-eye view of Cape Town with a private seven-minute minute helicopter tour over the city (if you book by January 15, 2016). Take our word for it, this sure beats the usual roses and chocolates gift.
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