Garden Route Retreat

Explore one of the most beautiful regions of South Africa aptly called the Garden Route. From the lush forests surrounding the quaint town of Knysna to the picturesque Cape, this seven day journey will leave you feeling completely rejuvenated.

Your journey begins with a leisurely visit to the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town with three luxurious nights accommodation at the world-renowned Mount Nelson Hotel, located in the heart of the city centre - a short stroll from the city's museum mile.

Your journey continues with a short flight to George in the heart of the Southern Cape and Garden Route region. Here, you will be transferred from the airport by luxury private sedan to the exclusive Phantom Forest Eco Reserve located on the edge of the Knysna lagoon in lush forest. Experience three nights accommodation in a luxurious 'Tree Suite' with stunning glass-end gables and a bathroom overlooking the forest.

The eco reserve, built with sustainable methods of construction in mind, is home to bushbuck, grysbok, the rare blue duiker and some 150 bird species. Your stay at Phantom Forest includes a traditional Boma dinner with new age international cuisine with a local colour, served in classic style. On your last evening, enjoy a traditional sparkling-style Moroccan Chutzpah dinner.

This six night package includes:

• Three nights luxurious accommodation at the Mount Nelson Hotel including full English breakfast daily
• Return scheduled flights between Cape Town and George
• Return luxury private transfers between George and Phantom Forest
• Three nights accommodation at the Phantom Forest Eco Reserve in a Tree Suite including full English breakfast daily, a traditional Boma dinner, a unique Chutzpah Moroccan-style dinner, two spa treatments and a delicious Oyster lunch once during your stay

During your stay, enjoy two pampering spa treatments in the unique body Boma with the compliments of Orient-Express Safaris. We'll also treat you to a delicious Oyster lunch in the heart of the forest for your enjoyment. Return to George airport by luxury private sedan for your flight back to Cape Town.

Package price and validity:

May 1st - Sep 30th 2008
R15,225.00 per person sharing

October 1st - December 21st 2008
R19,385.00 per person sharing

Package excludes:

• Communication costs such as phone calls and faxes
• Items of a purely personal nature
• Excess baggage charges
• Inoculations
• Personal Insurance
• Gratuities 
• All visa costs and fees

Reservations:
Reservations can be made through the Orient-Express Safaris office located at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town:
E-mail: reservations@orient-express-safaris.com
Tel: + 27 21 483 1600
Fax: + 27 21 422 5045