Explore one of the world’s most beautiful cities. You will visit the historic Castle, District Six and the Bo-Kaap Malay Quarter with its narrow cobbled streets and colourful mosques. During your city tour, you view the Houses of Parliament, the City Hall and the Slave Lodge and will enjoy a walk through the Company Gardens. Weather Permitting: Enjoy the scenic cable car ride up Table Mountain, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Collection by your guide from your hotel at 09h00 this morning and you are taken on a drive along the Atlantic seaboard via glamorous Clifton to the quaint seaside village of Hout Bay. Continue via the scenic the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive to Cape Point.

Following the coastline northwards via Simonstown, where you can visit the penguin colony of Boulders Beach. A leisurely drive through the leafy southern suburbs will bring us to the Constantia Valley. After a day of exploring, you end the day with some of the Cape’s finest wines in the Constantia Valley

Spend time today at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. You can take a ferry from the Waterfront across Table Bay to Robben Island. An ex-prisoner takes you on an extensive tour of the prison, which includes a visit to Nelson Mandela’s cell, the limestone quarry and the old leper colony. The V&A Waterfront is South Africa’s trendiest shopping precinct and is full of great restaurants and bars.

Dining at Gold Restaurant is a celebration of food, flavours, family and friend, accompanied by live entertainment. This establishment honours African culinary traditions, while combining it with modern flavours and techniques.

On offer is a 14-dish tasting menu that is served in generous individual and shared portions. When dishes are brought to your table, the servers explain the country of origin, cooking techniques and spices to the guests.

&Beyond Phinda is home to an abundance of wildlife, from the Big Five (lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo) to the smallest antelope. However, it is the fastest of predators that has a special place here. Having reintroduced cheetah to the area after an absence of over 50 years, &Beyond Phinda has quickly established a reputation as one of the best places to view and photograph these rare big cats. Along with cheetah, lion and leopard are tracked on the reserve on a daily basis and guests have a high likelihood of encountering these magnificent animals.

Another success story at &Beyond Phinda is that of both the white and the black rhino. Brought back from the brink of extinction, both species of rhino are doing well at the reserve. The elegant nyala antelope is a frequent site at &Beyond Phinda, with the reserve boasting one of the highest densities of the species. The rare sand forest in the northern parts of the reserve is the perfect environment for the shy red duiker and the tiny suni, one of the smallest antelope species.

Set out on the morning game drive in an open 4×4 safari vehicle in the company of a game ranger. After breakfast you can go on a short walk near the Lodge, accompanied by your ranger, who will share his insight into the smaller animals and vegetation in the area. Alternatively, cool off in the pool. Lunch is served on open air decks. After lunch, keep cool with a refreshing dip in the pool, indulge in an afternoon siesta or simply watch the wildlife from your private veranda. The evening game drive begins in the late afternoon and lasts until after dark, when spotlights are used for spotting nocturnal animals. If you prefer, you may be able to go on a boat cruise down the Mzinene River, watching the wildlife as they come down to drink. A mouth-watering dinner is waiting for you at your lodge’s outdoor dining boma.

Snorkelling:
The shallow reefs along this protected stretch of coastline are home to an array of brilliant sub-tropical fish, game fish, sharks, bottlenose dolphins and whales. The proximity of these reefs to the beach mean that they are ideal for snorkelling. The lodge will provide all your snorkelling equipment.

Kayaking on Lake Sibaya:
Guests can also explore parts of the lake by guided canoe with the chance of seeing hippo and crocodile en route.

Guided forest walks:
Guests can head out on foot, accompanied by a guide, and explore this natural wonderland through coastal dune forests, unspoiled sandy beaches and grasslands. The wild beauty of Maputuland will enthrall naturalists and photographers alike.

Tsonga Cultural Experience:
Visit a Tsonga homestead and learn about their unique heritage and culture. Spend some time with community members discussing their rural lifestyle and their vision for South Africa. You also have an opportunity to see one of the local schools and see how these young South Africa ns are striving for a better future under trying conditions.

Scuba Diving:
Scuba diving at Mabibi is phenomenal, with reefs located a short distance from the lodge. Shoals of game fish, sharks and schools of bottlenose dolphins are often seen. The professional lodge diving team accommodates all enthusiasts; from the beginner to the veteran. 1,250 fish species (Great Barrier Reef has 1500) occur on the reefs in this area. Dives are from a semi-rigid dive boat, which launches from straight in front of the lodge directly through the surf. This can be exciting and strenuous so a reasonable level of fitness is required. Diving is limited by weather and the tides and cannot be guaranteed. Guests must have proof of their diving qualifications.

Open Ocean Experience:
This adventure activity offers guests a rare opportunity to experience the variety of marine life that lives along the Elephant Coast. An exciting launch through the surf, in front of the lodge, takes you beyond the breakers to a world of dolphins, whales, whale sharks and snorkelling. Guests can sometimes swim with dolphins or whale sharks or snorkel with manta rays and giant turtles. The launch through the surf can be strenuous. Weather and tide dependent.

The Spa at Thonga Beach Lodge:
The rejuvenating range of spa treatments will make your stay at Thonga Beach Lodge all the more special and relaxing. Facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, hot stone therapy and reflexology are on offer at your Lodge. Inspired by the energy of the sea, the treatments are designed to help you de-stress and reawaken your senses.