With its scenic mountain-meets-beaches landscape and clement weather, Cape Town is one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Add in vibrant dining and art scenes, wildlife adventure and a genuinely

welcoming atmosphere and you have all the ingredients for an amazing Chinese New Year holiday.

Personally hosted by LUXE CEO Simon Westcott and curated specifically for Connexus Travel, this five-day tour provides unique

access to Cape Town’s trailblazing restaurateurs, winemakers, gallerists and adventure scouts.

The trip will take place 5-11 February 2019 with an optional luxury safari extension to Sabi Sands Game Reserve.

Join LUXE and Connexus Travel on a tailor-made tour to Cape Town.

“TWO ROADS DIVERGED IN A WOOD AND I TOOK THE ONE LESS TRAVELLED BY”

ROBERT FROST

Cape TownT H E A D V E N T U R E T O U R

5 FEB – 12 FEB 2019

Tentative itinerary for reference only. Details subject to change.

“THE FAIREST CAPE WE SAW IN THE WHOLE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE EARTH”

SIR FRANCIS DRAKE

Time Venue / Activity Details

Midnight Night flight Hong Kong to Cape Town CX 795 HK-Cape Town depart 00.10, arrive 08.30

DAY 1 6 FEB

Morning Transfer to BabylonstorenDating back to the 17th century, this ravishing Cape Dutch farm estate and spa is a ‘little Eden’, famed for its beautiful gardens and well-preserved vineyards.

LunchEstate orientation and lunch at the Greenhouse, Babylonstoren

Enjoy a hosted amble around Babylonstoren’s magnificent 8-acre garden, followed by a relaxed lunch.

Afternoon Private experiences at Babylonstoren Estate

Sample the Babylonstoren winery’s finest drops, indulge in a spa session, browse the shop or, simply relax.

Dinner La Petite Colombe in Franschhoek

Younger sibling to the outstanding La Colombe, and winner of ‘Best Hotel Restaurant’ at the Condé Nast Hotel & Garden Gourmet Awards 2017, this elegant fine-diner serves flavoursome French-Asian fare.

DAY 2 7 FEB

Morning Private Winelands tourBoutique wine producer and founder of Greatest Africa Wine Tours Richard Hilton will lead you by the hand around some of the Cape’s finest, and most historic wineries.

Lunch Meerlust Estate: winery tour, tasting and lunch

One of South Africa’s oldest estates, Meerlust has been owned by the Myburgh family since 1756. They will host you on a private winery tour, tasting and lunch at the homestead, not usually open to the public.

Afternoon Private Winelands tourRichard will continue the tour to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek with a pitstop at the Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden.

Dinner Babel Dine on seasonal, garden-fresh produce at Babylonstoren’s relaxed farm-to-table restaurant.

DAY 3 8 FEB

Morning Transfer to Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

Perched at the foot of Table Mountain, pretty-in-pink Mount Nelson is Cape Town’s starriest heritage hotel, frequented by politicians, diplomats and celebrities since the early C20th.

Cape Town Histories & Makers tour

Art historian and Culture Connect founder Kate Crane Briggs will tell the kaleidoscopic story of Cape Town through its buildings, galleries and key cultural sights.

Time Venue / Activity Details

Lunch Private home in Bo-KaapAlso known as the Malay Quarter, vibrant Bo-Kaap is Cape Town at its most multicultural. Kate will arrange a one-of-a-kind private kitchen experience not bookable elsewhere.

Afternoon Cape Town Histories & Makers tour

Kate’s tour continues, as you visit the studios, galleries and ateliers of the city’s creatives.

Dinner Greenhouse Restaurant, Beau Constantia

Considered one of the best restaurants in the country, occupying a top slot in 2017’s Mercedes-Benz Eat Out Awards, Greenhouse is a champion of modern, ingredient-led South African cuisine. Menus take you on a culinary journey of the fruits of the land and sea.

DAY 4 9 FEB

Morning Robben IslandAfter taking the public ferry over to the island, former warder and friend of Nelson Mandela, Christo Brand will lead you on a private tour around the prison.

Lunch Food restaurant A light lunch at Food on the 6th floor of Zeitz MOCAA overlooking the water and the museum’s striking sculpture garden.

Afternoon Private tour of Zeitz MOCAA

The breathtaking Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) is ground zero for 21st-century art from Africa and its Diaspora. You’ll be treated to a private tour of the collection by the chief curator.

Dinner The Test Kitchen

Considered Cape Town’s first fine-dining restaurant and the only African entry in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2018, a sultry, neo-industrial dining room backdrops Luke Dale-Roberts’ tantalising around-the-world fare.

DAY 5 10 FEB

Morning Scenic helicopter flight Camera-phones at the ready as you get high above the Cape, flying from V&A Waterfront to Cape Point.

Lunch Chef ’s Warehouse Beau Constantia VIP box

Graze on seasonal, produce-driven plates with a side of verdant country views at this intimate winery kitchen in Constantia Valley.

AfternoonPrivate tour of Norval Foundation by Executive Director

This architectural, purpose-built gallery and research library set amid scenic gardens exhibits the Norval family’s impressive private collection of contemporary and modern South African art. You’ll be led on a private tour of the collection and sculpture garden.

Dinner Tintswalo AtlanticTucked between Table Mountain and the ocean, the superlative location and seafood-veering menu at this award-winning lodge are a fitting finale to the Cape Town adventure.

DAY 6 11 FEB

All Day

Return flight to Hong Kong

Or, extend your trip with an optional tour to Sabi Sands Game Reserve

CX 794 Cape Town-HK, depart 11.05, arrive 06.55

This private game reserve near Kruger National Park is touted as the region’s best for spotting the Big 5 and is home to several luxury lodges. Should you wish to add Sabi Sands onto your trip, talk to your Connexus Travel consultant about a tailor-made safari experience.

Tour Price Per Person: HKD $95,900 and upwards Upgrade to business class for HKD $15,460 and upwards Price Includes:• Tour escort from Hong Kong• Round-trip Premium Economy class air tickets between

Hong Kong and Cape Town on Cathay Pacific• Five nights accommodation on sharing basis • Private transfers via coach, unless otherwise stated• Meals as stated • Tours and activities as stated • Personal travel insurance for a Hong Kong round trip

Price Excludes: • Travel documents and visa fees • Food and beverages (unless specified) • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, bar bills etc, plus

other services that are not specified • Airport Passenger Security Charge, airport taxes, airport

construction fee and administration fee • Expenses incurred owing to the delay of air/land carriers that

are beyond our control

Terms & conditions:

• Prices are based on minimum 2 adults travelling together • The above prices are only applicable to specific flights,

hotels, room types and departure date • A non-refundable deposit of HKD $20,000 per person

is required upon booking. Full payment is required by 12 Dec 2018. Deposit cannot be exchanged for other products/services or reserved to purchase other packages

• No amendments, cancellations or refunds are allowed once documents are issued

• Other Terms & Conditions apply, for further details, please contact Connexus Travel

• Connexus Travel reserves the rights to amend the Terms & Conditions. In case of any disputes, Connexus Travel’s decision shall be final

• Should there be insufficient participants, Connexus Travel reserves the right to cancel the tour by 5 Dec 2018. In case of such cancellation, a full refund will be made

• Surcharge is subject to change based on availability• Tailor-made extension to Sabi Sands Game Reserve

will be quoted upon request• All images in this flyer are for reference only

Tour code: CPT-CX8817G

EARLY BIRD OFFER: BOOK BEFORE 15 NOVEMBER TO ENJOY HKD $1,000 DISCOUNT PER PERSON. PLEASE CALL YOUR CONNEXUS TRAVEL CONSULTANT ON 3151 8892 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Mount Nelson Hotel

Meerlust Estate

Greenhouse Restaurant

Bo-Kaap Norval Foundation