Magic of South Africa

$4050 / per person

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Cape Town is perched between the ocean and the mountain, with a national park as its heart, there is nowhere like Cape Town.

Cape Town, the “Mother City,” is the oldest city in South Africa. Many travelers flock to Cape Town to enjoy this unique city with its fascinating history, interesting culture, natural beauty, award-winning wines and laidback lifestyle. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, one of the city’s main tourist attractions, offers the visitor a unique shopping and holiday experience, on a scenic working harbor.

A visit to Cape Town is synonymous with a visit to the peninsula south of the city, and for good reason. With pristine white-sand beaches, hundreds of mountain trails, and numerous activities from surfing to paragliding to mountain biking; the accessibility, variety, and pure beauty of the great outdoors will keep nature lovers and outdoor adventurers occupied for hours, if not days.

Sapphire Kharyzma

Queens of Virtue was birthed through the desire to create a brand for multicultural women – to inspireHER, motivateHER, influenceHER, educateHER, empowerHER, and leadHER to make her passion and purpose, her paycheck. Travel has always been my passion and therapy, with beauty and style being my creative outlet. Originally, the brand was my blog – ‘Travel. Beauty. Style.,’ but I decided to plant seeds of expansion. I focused on becoming a certified travel consultant, but I wanted to create a platform where women can not only travel but connect through genuine togetherness. I did not want just another travel agency, so the brand operates as a DMC (Destination Management Company) and a DMO (Destination Marketing Organization) as well.

As a blogger I noticed that influencers of color were being left out of the “influence” space, especially in the luxury sector. Campaigns continued to go to black and brown destinations, yet the message appeared extremely whitewashed. So, I became the change I desired to see! No longer did I care to come to the table. I realized that my entire life, I was a master chef. I asked myself, why sit at the table, when I am the createHER of the Michelin 5-star menu? Coming from a Caribbean culture, raised in Brooklyn, NY – I knew that it takes a village! So, I built one.

The ‘She Rize” movement is all about the ‘Power in the Pack.” We are Women of Power, uplifting multicultural women, helping them to recognize their role by unleashing their Queendom that exists within. The brand offers resources within pillars of motivation – through coaching and mentoring – for small businesses and entrepreneurship development. As a woman, one of the hardest things to accomplish is being mentored and/or coached by other women. Not too many women take the time to be our sisters’ keeper. I remember looking up to Toni Morrison, Terry McMillan, and of course, Maya Angelou. Their creative works gave me the inspiration and fuel I need to ‘rize’ when the world told me I cannot! “You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I’ll rise!” – Maya Angelou.

I work 1-on-1 with women aspiring to take their brands higher. For those who are interested in the travel industry, you will receive mentorship and coaching, in addition to training and job placement upon industry certification. In fact, you can expect my guidance and support throughout the entire process.

For the last decade, as a digital influencer, I recognized a void within the industry. The goal is to be the bridge that connects the not-so-invisible dots. Working with women influencers and creators of color, is my passion – as well as a privilege! This initiative works with top brands, professionals, and influencers/creators (by invitation only) to create content as storytellers! Throughout the year, this collective hosts exclusive FAMs (familiarization) and Press trips for influencers to experience destinations and events, saturated in luxury and style. I also create luxury campaigns in the Travel and Lifestyle arenas. The initiative also provides a luxury digital magazine for creators and influencers, by creators and influencers called ‘Shades of Beauty, Influence of Color,’ as well as a podcast series called the ‘Queen’s Qorner,’ training, courses, and virtual travel content – all launching soon.

The vision I have for Queens of Virtue continues to transform. I hope to impact over 1,000 women globally by the end of 2022, leaving a digital footprint of change and growth. By 2025, I hope to reach over 10,000 women. When I say impact – I mean to influence, inspire, empower, educate, lead – to shape in some way, helping HER to not just tell her story, but to manifest her dreams into a sweet reality. My goal is to have properties; Airbnb’s, resorts, and Inn’s in exotic destinations around the globe, in addition, catamaran(s), private jet(s) and thousands of sustainable women-led and owned businesses under my wing by 2030. I plan to leave a legacy for my children and grandchildren. Queens of Virtue aims to be a household staple and world-renowned luxury lifestyle brand for decades to come.

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8 Days

21+ Age

Culinary

Culture

History

Luxury

Safari

Wine

Destination

South Africa
Dress Code

Casual, comfortable and light
Included

4 Star Accommodations

5 Star Accommodation

Airport Transfer

Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

Personal Guide

Sightseeing
Not Included

Luxury Train

Private Butler

Private Jet

River Cruise

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Tour Plan

Day 1: Radisson Blu Sandton, Johannesburg (Wed, 24 November 2021)

Day 1: Upon arrival at O.R Tambo International, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at Leisure.

Johannesburg

Johannesburg is one of Africa’s biggest and most vibrant cities. It is the economic capital of Africa and the gateway to Southern Africa. Although not as famous as other South African destinations, there is plenty to do in Johannesburg and nearby Pretoria. The old city is a multi-cultural mixture of traditional medicine shops, Chinese restaurants, taxi ranks and ultra-modern skyscrapers. There are excellent museums, art galleries and organized tours of historical and political interest. The shopping is Southern Africa’s best and the many restaurants cater for all tastes. The nearby township of Soweto is Johannesburg’s most popular tourist attraction.

Overnight: Radisson Blu Sandton

Situated in Africa's richest square mile, Sandton, the brand-new Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton, Johannesburg offers beautifully-appointed guest rooms matched with exceptional Yes I Can! service standards. With an enviable location in the heart of Sandton's business district and just a short distance from some of the continent's best shopping and golf, this luxury hotel makes the perfect base for both business and leisure travelers.

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Day 2-3: aha Makalali Main Lodge, Makalali Private Game Reserve (Thu, 25 November to Fri, 26 November 2021)

Day 2: This morning after your breakfast and checkout, you will be collected by your driver for your transfer to Makalali Game Reserve. Upon arrival at the lodge, you will enjoy Lunch (time permitting) followed by an Afternoon Game Drive. Dinner will be enjoyed at the Lodge this evening. Day 3: This morning, embark on an Early morning Game Drive followed by Breakfast. Spend the rest of the morning at Leisure. This afternoon enjoy Lunch followed by your Afternoon Game Drive or you can spend the rest of the afternoon at Leisure. Dinner will also be enjoyed at the Lodge this evening.

Makalali Private Game Reserve

Situated in the Lowveld region of Limpopo, the Makalali Private Game Reserve - also known as the Makalali Conservancy - covers over 22 000 hectares of pristine African bushveld stretching across a series of rolling hills. Makalali, meaning ‘Place of Rest’ in Shangaan aims to create a sanctuary for the diversity of fauna and flora in the area and re-establish the ancient wildlife corridor that connects the Drakensberg Mountains with the Kruger National Park. It is home to the infamous Big Five which includes lion, rhino, leopard, elephant, and buffalo. Visitors can look forward to soaking up magnificent views, spotting an abundance of wildlife and enjoying magical African sunsets. Don’t miss the opportunity to jump on a thrilling safari through the African bush. Other commonly spotted species include cheetah, kudu, giraffe, and zebra.

Overnight: aha Makalali Main Lodge

aha Makalali Private Game Reserve is located close to the mighty Drakensberg mountains west of the Kruger Park, this ethnic bush retreat lies on 26 000 hectares of bushveld in the North-eastern Lowveld, South Africa. Flights can be arranged into Hoedspruit Airport and from here transfers organized. Makalali Game Reserve boasts the ‘Big Five’ - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Other characteristic species are cheetah, giraffe, zebra and kudu. aha Makalali Main Lodge is a newly built 5-star lodge, comprising of 30 comfortably designed standard rooms all with en-suite bathrooms. The rooms are air-conditioned and feature luxurious interiors with classic leather and wood furnishings. aha Makalali Main Lodge has a central dining area where guests can enjoy an array of African cuisine. The outside boma is ideal for an evening under the African sky. The spa offers a variety of soothing treatments and the pool area offers the perfect place to unwind and take in the sounds of the African bush. Dining at aha Makalali Private Game Lodge is a culinary adventure. The cuisine is a combination of regional African cuisine which represents a melting pot of cooking styles that have evolved over the centuries of exploration on this great continent.

Basis

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and 2 x Safaris

Day 4-7: Taj Cape Town, Cape Town (Sat, 27 November to Mon, 30 November 2021)

Day 4: This morning you will embark on your last morning Game Drive followed by breakfast. You will be collected by your driver for your transfer to O.R Tambo International Airport for your flight to Cape Town. FLIGHT JNB/CPT – Optional – not included Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be collected by your driver and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at Leisure. Day 5: This morning you will be collected by your English-Speaking guide for your Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour Including Lunch. Full Day Cape Point Tour Highlights of a trip down to Cape Point include; one of the world’s most spectacular drives, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Noordhoek Beach, the Cape Point Nature Reserve, two lighthouses on the tip of Africa, Boulders Penguin Colony, Simon’s town, Kalk Bay and the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Day 6: This morning you will be collected by your English-Speaking guide for your Full day Winelands Tour. Your Winelands day will include, Wine Tasting, Cheese & Wine Tasting, a Visit to Huguenot Memorial and Lunch. Cape Winelands Day Tour From Cape Town make your way out into the picturesque winelands visiting South Africa’s most famous wine regions – Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch.

Hugenot Memorial

The Huguenot Memorial and the adjacent Museum are a fitting reminder of the French emigrants’ contribution to this beautiful valley and to South Africa.

Blaauwklippen Wine Tasting

Blaauwklippen is one of the Western Cape wine region’s oldest and most respected wine farms and also strives to be one of its friendliest and most welcoming. Wine aficionados and casual quaffers will feel equally at home in the tasting center, which is devoted to the love of wine and encouraging people to taste and try different wines. In keeping with the relaxed, casual atmosphere, visitors can take their wine outside and enjoy it on the veranda or lawn. There is also a children’s play area.

Fairview Wine Estate

One of the most popular stops along the Paarl wine route, Fairview is more than just a winery – it’s also famous for its range of cow’s and goat’s milk cheeses, which have won numerous awards and are distributed countrywide. A range of local produce can be purchased direct from the farm – cheese and olive oil from the deli, fresh bread from the bakery and vino from the cellar. Or if you prefer dining indoors you can follow up a wine tasting with a Mediterranean meal from the farm's Goatshed Restaurant. Day 7: This morning you will embark on a Half Day City & Table Mountain Tour. After your City & Table Mountain Tour you will be dropped off at your hotel to freshen up before dinner at Gold Restaurant.

Cape Town City Tour Half Day

On a clear day from the summit of Table Mountain you get spectacular views of the City, its Waterfront, Camps Bay, the majestic Hottentots Holland Mountains to the East and the mountains of the Cape Peninsula all the way down to Cape Point to the south. The Table Mountain cableway (included), a must for all visitors to the Cape, boasts revolving floors, giving passengers a 360-degree view. After descending the mountain, you will depart on a tour of the “Mother City” taking in Signal Hill – where the Noon Day Gun is fired at midday, every day except Sunday – through the colorful Bo-Kaap or Cape Malay Quarter, past the Grand Parade, City Hall and the Castle of Good Hope and South African Cultural History Museum. Table Mountain is weather permitting

Drumming & Dinner (Gold Restaurant)

Enjoy a private drumming session with a master facilitator. Provided with a djembe drum, you are taught the different sounds and rhythms. Soon African rhythms are heard vibrating through the night. The lesson concludes with a hand washing ceremony, dinner of a variety of different African dishes and live entertainment at Gold Restaurant.

Cape Town

Cape Town is perched between the ocean and the mountain, with a national park as its heart, there is nowhere like Cape Town. Cape Town, the "Mother City", is the oldest city in South Africa Large numbers of tourists flock to Cape Town to enjoy this unique city with its fascinating history, interesting culture, natural beauty, award winning wines and laidback lifestyle. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, one of the city's main tourist attractions, offers the visitor a unique shopping and holiday experience on a scenic working harbor. A visit to Cape Town is synonymous with a visit to the peninsula south of the city, and for good reason. With pristine white-sand beaches, hundreds of mountain trails, and numerous activities from surfing to paragliding to mountain biking, the accessibility, variety, and pure beauty of the great outdoors will keep nature lovers and outdoor adventurers occupied for hours, if not days.

Overnight: Taj Cape Town

The Taj Cape Town welcomes guests to the vibrant heart of the one of the world's most scenic and desirable cities, Cape Town. The hotel is a combination of rich history and elegant contemporary architectures. Originally home of the South African Reserve Bank and Temple Chambers and later the Board of Executors (BOE), it successfully combines the heritage of the old with the luxury of the new - a 100 years of history! This luxury hotel is perfectly located in the center of historic Cape Town at the entrance of the famous pedestrian precinct, St George's Mall. It's prime location ensures a blend of fascinating history, exotic culture, soulful art, lively entertainment and delectable cuisine – all within walking distance to most tourist attractions, monuments, museums, shopping, restaurants, markets and nightlife. Adding to this grand yet welcoming atmosphere are the two dining experiences, the Indian fine-dining specialty restaurant, Bombay Brasserie and Mint, a relaxed all-day dining restaurant. Both are warm and welcoming and serve outstanding cuisine. Alongside this you’ll find wonderful Champagne and tapas bar known as The Twankey Bar which is exceedingly popular with both locals and guests alike. Rooms are located in both the heritage buildings and the contemporary tower wing, but all continue to seamlessly merge history and modernity. The award winning Jiva Grande Spa is one of its kind in Africa with unique and authentic wellness treatments and experiences. Also, on offer is complimentary use of all wet areas, heated pool, and a high-tech gymnasium.