The Red Carnation Hotel Collection South Africa has teamed up with three other top destinations in the Western Cape to present the ultimate 14-night luxury itinerary as a showcase of the best the province has to offer. Each destination a luxury African experience in its own right, the round-up is handpicked to feature the crème de la crème of luxury hotels and lodges in the region.
Providing a definitive view of the authentic sights, flavours and sounds of the Western Cape, are The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa in Cape Town; Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat in the Cederberg Mountains; The Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel in Paternoster, Grand Dédale Country House on the Doolhof Wine Estate in Wellington, and Grootbos Private Nature Reserve close to Hermanus.
Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa exterior
The journey begins with a taste of Cape Town’s scenic coastal beauty at the multi award-winning Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa where guests can enjoy world-class cuisine and magnificent sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean during their 4-night stay. With nature on its doorstep, and the Twelve Apostles Mountain range in its back garden, this lauded hotel on the water’s edge of a marine reserve is known for frequent whale and dolphin sightings. Juxtaposing this is a world of retail therapy, fun activities and delightful restaurants all just a complimentary shuttle service away.
Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel Ocean Suite Delphin
The next stop is The Standloper Ocean Boutique Hotel in the charming West Coast village of Paternoster where guests are recommended to spend two nights soaking up the barefoot luxury and authentic fishing village ‘feel’. Here rooms and suites are a fusion of beach style and contemporary luxury, with wide doors that open out onto breathtaking views and the beach beyond. Guests may take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool or escape to the Spa for some pampering, while a stay here is also the perfect choice for gourmands. Those in the know say that Paternoster is fast earning a reputation as one of the Cape’s gourmet destinations.
Bushmans Kloof Scenic
Heading inland, Bushmans Kloof is the ultimate authentic wilderness experience and nothing less than three nights will do to explore this Relais & Chateaux Lodge gem of the majestic Cederberg. Seated in the heart of Rooibos country, a stay at this ecological oasis will reconnect one with nature. Then there is also the extraordinary dining experience to delight gourmands, and 130 Bushmans rock art sites lending a spiritual quality to the reserve.
From there the itinerary continues to the quaint Boland town of Wellington where the country style luxury at the Grand Dédale Country House on the Doolhof Wine Estate will steal one’s heart away. Two nights at this award-winning wine estate nestled in a valley below the historic Bainskloof Pass and surrounded by 380 hectares of breathtaking mountain scenery is the ultimate in five-star luxury in the countryside, and tastings of the premium selection of wines add a touch of class.
Located in Stanford near Hermanus, the five-star eco-paradise that is Grootbos Nature Reserve is the last stop on this excursion through the Western Cape. Home of the ‘Marine Big 5’ – whales, sharks, dolphins, seals and penguins; and with unparalleled floral diversity, Grootbos offers a one-of-a-kind luxury African wildlife experience, and it’s the perfect place to wind up the journey with three nights of luxury and outdoor adventures aplenty!
