Africa Adventure: Couples Getaway (Accommodations)

Two round-trip tickets to Cape Town is all this couple had when they started talking to us,  about a month before their departure to Africa. They had an idea of what they wanted to do, but hadn’t planned anything yet due to extremely busy work schedules. Not only are they adventurous (taking on whale-shark diving and bungee jumping), but they ‘re also ambitious. During their 17-day Africa trip they visited South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

We set them up with customized tours,  beautiful boutique properties, and a gorgeous self-drive route. Africa can be tricky, especially navigating what visas, currencies and vaccinations are needed. We will send you a packing list, country information packet and much more to prepare for your journey.

Our friends and family are very impressed with our trip and how much we did in a few weeks – so were we!

The app to check our itinerary is a life saver. It is great to know, without wifi or print outs, what is coming up. We used it daily for confirmation numbers and other details. The suggested Tipping in our packet was very useful! We use it often and feel good about how we are tipping. All of the tour companies are very professional and we love all of our tour guides. The accommodations are all really great!  It truly is an amazing experience and I can’t emphasize enough how much we appreciate your planning.

Africa Itinerary Snapshop:

Cape Town→ Safari Lodge in South Africa→ Victoria Falls  in Zambia → Safari Lodge in Zimbabwe → B&B in Knysna on the Garden Route →Historic B&B in winelands (Franschoek)

Duration: 17 days

Month: April/May

Hotels: More Quarters (Cape Town) → Marataba Safari Lodge  (Marakele National Park, South Africa) → Avani Hotel (Victoria Falls)  → Davison’s Camp (Hwange Park Zimbabwe) → Belvidere Manor  Knysna (along the Garden Route) → Avondrood Guest House (Franschoek, South Africa winelands)

Accommodations:

More Quarters in Cape Town: Combines the convenience of a hotel with the Independence of a luxury apartment. Located on Kloof street there are plenty of boutiques and restaurants and the V&A waterfront is walking distance.

Marataba Safari Lodge in Marakele National Park, South Africa

Maratabi Safari Lodge only has 15 canvas-and-stone tented suites. Days are spent on game drives and evenings are spent by the fire with good company learning about bush cooking techniques, local customs and legends.

Avani Hotel in Victoria Falls, Zambia

Your arrival by water taxi is sure to set you in the mood of the local area. The rooms are decorated with Zambian accents and this budget hotel is centrally located.

Davison’s Camp in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

A remote camp nestled into the most prolific areas of Hwange National Park. The raised deck, open dining area, and pool are all great spots for viewing the abundant wildlife roaming.

Belvidere Manor in Knysna, South Africa (on the Garden Route)

This romantic and relaxing getaway lies on the shores of Knysna’s lagoon.

Avondrood Guest House in Franschoek, South Africa (wine country)

Avondrood is a Victorian Cape-Dutch home, which is nestled in wine country, about 1 hour outside of Cape Town. It offers a historic feel with modern, luxury amenities.

Be sure to book with Crafted Escapes to receive VIP amenities such as a room upgrade, spa credit, food & beverage credit, free wifi, free breakfast, etc!