Cape Town is truly one of the most stunningly beautiful cities in the world, with so much to offer. Where else can you experience blue flag beaches, mountains, forests, wine farms and a cosmopolitan working harbour; all within 10 kilometres of the city centre? With literally hundreds of things to do, once she has cast her spell on you, you’ll find it very hard to leave!
The brilliant! way:
- Go tandem paragliding with an expert, soaring above the city from Lion’s head mountain down to Camps Bay beach.
- Stand up kayak at a calm beach with African Penguins
- Ride the peninsula including Cape Point and Chapman’s Peak on a classic motorbike
- Learn the traditions of Cape Malay culture and cuisine through a cooking lesson
- Discover why Cape Town is known as a world design capital by visiting the magnificent Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa.
- Take a surf lesson and you’ll be riding the waves within a couple of hours!
7 DAYS FROM €690 ALL INCLUSIVE PER PERSON SHARING.
Mpumalanga province is famous for being the gateway to the world renowned Kruger National Park where you will spot the famous Big 5 (Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard) among many others. You’ll find savanna, canyons, forests, mountains and waterfalls in this spectacular region!
The brilliant! way:
- Soar above the magnificent Blyde River Canyon at sunrise in a hot air balloon, followed by a champagne breakfast.
- Watch the animals from above as they drink at sunrise or sunset along the banks of the vast Olifants River.
- Visit the traditional village of the Ndebele people with beautiful, colourful symmetrical designs on their clothes, homes and pottery.
- Experience tailored accommodation with your choice among safe camping and walking safaris, treehouses or luxury lodges.
4 DAYS FROM €390 ALL INCLUSIVE PER PERSON SHARING.
Known as the pearl of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is a small jewel of an island with a large treasure chest of nature and culture. With a volcanic birth from the depths of the sea, like Venus the beauty of her curvaceous mountains, lush sweet sugar scented fields and the warm waters of her sparkling tropical coral reef lagoons and exuberant waterfalls will seduce you. As will the multicultural life and cuisine of this romantic, relaxing and yet exciting getaway. Warm hearted Mauritius and her local population : a tapestry of French, Indian, African, Chinese & Arabic ancestry love the art of storytelling. Which adventures will she make you live?
The brilliant! way: the - 5 worlds in 1 island - experience
- Explore the rugged coastline of volcanic rock, La Nef - the coral and chalk hidden away home of a famous poet, the tallest royal palms of the island, 7 waterfalls worth canyoning, Mahebourg and its crazy Monday market, a 19th century manioc biscuit factory still going strong, mystical Gris Gris beach with its emerald green reef.
- Excite your tastebuds and city trek manic Port Louis buzzing with a 1001 street food delights, gourmet restaurants, a microbrewery, markets and shops selling everything you need and don’t need, museums, a bustling waterfront district, an old charming China Town and funky new street art.
- Chase the perfect sunset from a picnic at Case Noyale fish landing station with the world’s most romantic post office and a huge banyan tree, to beachfront cocktails at The Bay Boutique Hotel.
- Kayak amongst the mangroves and historical ruins of Amber islet to finish off with a picnic on the white sands of Bernache islet.
- Eat fresh fish cooked creole style in a typical fishing village eatery.
- Listen to a live band & dance to seggae funk rhythms with local fishermen and international surfers.
- Hike up Le Morne mountain, a UNESCO heritage site and learn about the haunting cruel history of slavery.
7 DAYS FROM €590 ALL INCLUSIVE PER PERSON SHARING.
The only true African metropolis in the country, with her vast mix of cultures and contrasts, a visit to Joburg is essential to get a real understanding of the rich history and cultural diversity of South Africa. ‘Jozi’ is big, brash and bold, but if you take the time to get to know her, she’ll slowly reveal her many charms to you.
The brilliant! way: the - 5 cities in 1 - experience
- Go on an urban adventure and rediscover notorious Hillbrow
- Visit the only street in the world once home to two Nobel prize winners in Soweto.
- Explore the 3 million year old pre- human fossils at the Cradle World Heritage Site.
- Excite your tastebuds and boogie down at Neighbourgoods Market, then watch the sun go down over the skyline in the trendy Maboneng district
- Cocktails at the gracious Westcliff hotel overlooking a sea of violet Jacaranda trees
3 DAYS FROM €290 ALL INCLUSIVE PER PERSON SHARING.
The place to discover ancient civilizations, a vibrant tribal culture and untamed wilderness. Lake Fundudzi is a turquoise mystical lake, surrounded by subtropical forests, and nearby Modjadji is the site of ancient cycad forests and the ‘rain queen’ - believed to have magical rainmaking powers. Strong traces of South Africa’s first kingdom can be found at Mapungubwe, a highly complex society which lived in the area between 1050 AD and 1270 AD.
The brilliant! way:
- Go on a Big 5 Safari (Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard) in the vast wilderness of the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve
- Visit the Mapungubwe UNESCO World Heritage Site, exploring the well preserved remains of the original iron age village, where the famous golden rhinoceros, sceptre and bowl were found.
- Discover the majesty of a safari on horseback, galloping into neighbouring Botswana.
- Swim under a waterfall in a clear natural rock pool
- Live the unspoilt nature and ancient cultural traditions at Modjadji and Lake Fundudzi
4 DAYS FROM €390 ALL INCLUSIVE PER PERSON SHARING
Lesotho is a small country completely surrounded by South Africa, known as ‘The Kingdom in the Sky’ for its breathtaking mountains. For an authentic taste of Lesotho stay at Malealea Lodge. Here you will really get in touch with the local Basotho community; life continues here as it has for centuries. The lodge offers overnight horse trails through the mountains where you can stay in small rural villages in traditional huts, swim under your own private waterfall and discover ancient bushmen rock paintings. By staying here you will contribute to community development through slow, responsible tourism.
Afterwards, why not add skiing or snowboarding at Afriski? This resort at 3222m offers winter sports from June to August, and mountain biking, quad biking and fly fishing in the warmer months!
7 DAYS FROM €590 ALL INCLUSIVE PER PERSON SHARING.
This is one of the most remote and untouched parts of the country, a truly magical place to visit, where you can forget all the worries of the outside world. The friendly local Xhosa tribes here live on the land as they have done for centuries, you will almost certainly be invited to visit one of their homes or a traditional shebeen for a locally brewed beer. Your days will be spent exploring deserted beaches, lush subtropical forests and wide transparent lagoons. You can participate in local life and culture in a genuine and constructive way by taking part in unique activities offered by local tribal communities.
7 DAYS FROM €490 ALL INCLUSIVE PER PERSON.
iSimangaliso means ‘miracle’ or ‘marvel’ in Zulu, and this name truly describes this UNESCO world heritage wetland area. It extends for 220 kilometres south of the Mozambican border, 5 ecosystems covering 3280 square kilometres of protected coral reefs, beaches, lakes, estuaries and forests! It is a natural wonderland where you can see the abundant wildlife by bicycle, kayak, boat, snorkelling or scuba diving.
Just one hour away from here by car, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the rolling green hills and endless horizons of the Umfolozi Hluhluwe reserve. To complete your coastal and safari experience spot the Big 5 (Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard).
7 DAYS FROM €690 ALL INCLUSIVE PER PERSON SHARING.
Your journey begins in the Cederberg Mountains with its strange yet beautiful rock formations, clear waterfalls and centuries old farms as your hosts. The area is home to 6000 year old San Bushman rock paintings, protected by the elements inside caves. You’ll then move up through Namaqualand, where in Spring every year the desert explodes into a magnificent carpet of multicoloured wildflowers. Experienced guides on the Orange River will lead you on a raft through one of the most striking landscapes in South Africa, with fun filled rapids, hiking and discovering the stark beauty of the Richtersveld desert, sleeping under the stars next to a roaring fire. Your epic journey ends in the peaceful little fishing village of Hondeklip Bay, giving you some time to enjoy the ocean and delicious seafood.
7 DAYS FROM €690 ALL INCLUSIVE PER PERSON SHARING.
Named after the Cape Otter, indigenous to the area, this trail is a five day, 42 km hike in the indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest by a breathtaking untouched coastline. You sleep in wooden huts with no electricity or mobile phone reception and for five days all you hear is the sound of the ocean and the incessant insect hum of the bush. You are richly rewarded along every step of the way with epic views, rivers to swim in, cascading waterfalls, pristine sandy beaches and lush enchanted forests. Few people per day can hike this trail, and it is booked a year in advance, however there are sometimes last minute cancellations.
Why not spend a further 2 days relaxing in the forest, unless you’d like to try zip lining above the forest canopy or a 216m high bungee jump!