Situated in the premier suburb of Bantry Bay in Cape Town, The Ellerman House is a beautiful hotel offering a classic location for fine coastal living. With devoted preservation of historical architecture and a private collection of the finest, original South African art, The Ellerman House reflects an ambiance experienced only in the comfort and familiarity of a fine home. Ellerman's fantastic location is very central – just a five minute drive from either downtown Cape Town or the swanky beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton.

Recently voted in the Conde Nast Hot list 2006, Vumbura Plains Camp is a brand new luxury safari camp situated in the well-established Vumbura private concession bordering Moremi to the north of the Okavango in Botswana.

Mombo Camp is located on Mombo Island, at the north of Chief's Island, within the Moremi in the Okavango, northern Botswana. Mombo Island is surrounded by floodplains teeming with Africa's Big Mammals, and Mombo camp is secluded in the shade of a vast forest, overlooking these floodplains.

North Island epitomizes barefoot luxury through impeccable service and handmade designer villas located right on a luxuriously pristine beach.

At your Cape Town hotel, exquisite meals created by acclaimed international chefs are displayed to perfection on china, silver and crystal. Ellerman House has one of the finest collections of vintage wines in South Africa; each individually selected by a master sommelier to enhance our guest's experience. Around the city, a cosmopolitan scene takes you anywhere from fine French dining to a laid-back bistro overlooking a working harbor. The most popular restaurants amongst the locals have a young and contemporary appeal, offering a remarkable fusion of continental dishes infused with locally–inspired flavors and ingredients.

On safari, wholesome home-style cooking at elegantly-set dining tables (sometimes under the stars, sometimes under thatch or canvas), is where guests can discuss and debate the day's events with their guides and other guests. Meals are simply prepared and cater to international palates, with a touch of unique traditional African flavors and recipes.

The North Island cuisine is based on all the cultural diversity and influences of the Creole flavor, combining culinary aspects of Seychelles, France and southern Indian spices with the organic produce of North Island and abundant natural resources on offer from the Indian Ocean. Balanced in simplicity, at North Island you expect a feast that will awaken all of your senses. The ‘no menu’ concept on North Island offers a customized dining experience. Chef David Godin speaks to each guest to discover personal preferences, favorites and dietary requirements, and then develops his menus daily around this information. Complimented by a cellar with some of the world's great wines and champagnes – one can expect renowned South African favorites from Hamilton Russel; or International award-winners from Robert Mondavi and Penfolds. Beach picnics are also offered.

Adventurous at day and romantic by night is the West Coast lifestyle offered by Cape Town. You can tailor your time in Cape Town to be chauffeured around the peninsula to witness breathtaking coastal and mountain scenery, or drive up to Cape Point for some hiking and spectacular scenery. Table Mountain is a fantastic visit every visitor should opt for, if the weather is fair, to take in gorgeous city and coastline views. Robben Island is an interesting visit for history buffs and those who wish a glimpse at South Africa's past. The wine country, just 45 minutes away, is another delightful drive through pretty villages located in the mountains. Restaurants throughout Cape Town and the winelands are another highlight of your trip – our exclusive insider's guide offered on booking your trip gives you a local VIP perspective on all things Cape Town. Also on hand is your Into Seychelles personal consultant, offering unmatched knowledge and expertise to tailor the trip of your dreams.

Mombo Camp and Vumbura Plains Camp, combined offer perhaps the best private wildlife viewing experience in Southern Africa, with abundant big game viewing, arguably the best in Botswana. The Safari highlight is the concentration of plains game and all of Africa's major predators - including the big cats. Lion sightings are particularly good. Wild Dog are regularly sighting in peak dry winter season. Birdlife is prolific, with Kingfishers, African Jacana, and the beautiful Lilac Breasted Rollers being particularly common, yet extraordinary sightings.

With a variety of habitats and great diversity of wildlife, the activities are just as diverse. The major safari activity is game viewing in open four-wheel drive Land Rovers (that allow close proximity to animals in the savannah) led by knowledgeable professional guides.

At Vumbura Plains Camp, guided safari walks with experienced rangers, Mokoro (canoeing with a guide on the Okavango) and sunset boat cruises on the Delta, offer guests the opportunity to enjoy Africa from unique perspectives.

North Island offers our guests a rare piece of tropical island paradise with a private beach experience and service tailored to suit your needs and preferred lifestyle. Recreational activities offered at North Island are designed to enjoy the Island and its natural magic, some offering complete freedom to move around North Island at your own pace, either on foot, mountain bike or Island Buggy. Two exhilarating scuba dives per day are offered to guests at no additional cost. Fly fishing from shore or through boat charter is a delight for avid fishermen. North Island–s Sunset cruise is a romantic excursion around North Island and Silhouette Island offering beautiful views of both islands from the sea. North also has good snorkeling around the island, masks and fins are provided. Kayaking is another delightful activity available from the dive center. Depending on the time of year, guests may be lucky enough to witness the Hawksbill and Green turtles laying their eggs on the eastern and western beaches of North Island. Guests are also able to explore the Island by hiking the granite outcrop and crossing the saddle linking the eastern and western plateau, to witness exceptional sea views.

The Ellerman House is perhaps the most exclusive and greatest of all luxury hotels in Africa, yet it remains a secret hideaway. The service is uniquely distinctive and the class of experience offered is unmatched by any in Cape Town, surpassing every other hotel in quality consistency, exclusivity of location, excellence in service and standard of luxury. Over the years, while Cape Town has gained popularity and its hotels unstably change hands and ownership, The Ellerman House has dependably remained a fine luxury home, blossoming under the care and devotion of its original owners. Many gracious living rooms flow onto sweeping verandas and patios offering unsurpassed views across the Atlantic Ocean to Robben Island – a privileged pleasure also enjoyed from the private balconies of the eleven suites in the House. Relaxation is also found in the stately library, where guests can browse the collection of antique, rare and new volumes from the Owners' own private collection. The Ellerman House is one of only two Relais & Chateaux hotels in Cape Town and one of only 14 Purple shield-status hotels in the world. The Ellerman Spa offers color-therapy steam bath, sauna, infinity pool and opulent massage treatments before or after a night in town.

Both camp's suites are raised off the ground offering splendid views across the game-rich savannah. All suites are nestled between the tall, indigenous forest to ensure privacy.

Vumbura Plains Camp is split into two camps: Vumbura Plains (North) and Vumbura Plains (South), each offering just seven suites. Both Vumbura Plains Camps have their own dining, lounge and bar area, and are run individually, with activities also operating separately for each camp. The suites are linked via wooden platform walkways, also raised off the ground, to connect to the main camp living areas. The suites at Vumbura Plains have very large, spacious bedrooms featuring a writing desk, dressing area, lounge with a view of the plains, a ‘sala’ (outdoor sun deck with loungers and private plunge pool) and en suite facilities with two showers: one indoors and the other a romantic nature shower on your private outdoor deck.

Mombo camp has nine luxuriously furnished tented suites that are raised off the ground to offer views over the floodplains. The luxury tents have connecting walkways, up to two meters off the ground, allowing game to wander freely through the camp and allowing for guest safety, at the same time. Mombo's tents are spacious with en-suite facilities, featuring twin His & Hers showers and an additional nature outdoor shower. The main camp dining room and lounge areas overlook the plains and there is a main swimming pool for relaxing in the heat of the day.

All villas at North Island were individually handcrafted by Seychellois and African craftsmen on the Island itself. Each of North Island's villas measure 4,890 square feet; the optimal size to allow a feeling of exclusivity and solitude to enjoy a unique private island experience. The design concept ensures that the Villas would bring a sense of freedom and space, offering a sanctuary in which to free the mind and refresh the spirit.

The great expanse of private living space offered in the vastly open–to–seaview villas invite the breathtaking nature into the light interiors, where fresh tropical breeze flows freely. Each North Island Villa has two bedrooms: a main Master bedroom and a Second bedroom to accommodate children or use as a study. The principle materials used in construction were wood, local stone, glass and thatched roof, all combined to form a warm and inviting space that offers guests that rare opportunity of complete relaxation and solitude. The Villas are totally self-contained so guests can opt to have the chef prepare a meal for them in the privacy of their villa – if they so choose. All villas are raised over a meter off the ground to catch the cooling island breezes. The luxuriously appointed Master bedroom with dressing room opens onto a large en-suite bathroom with a romantic marble bath and two showers: one indoor and one outdoors on your private deck. The bedrooms are air-conditioned and also have overhead far-eastern ‘punkah’ fans. The fully retractable glass doors slide open to allow uninterrupted views onto the lawn and turquoise seas beyond. A satellite television, a DVD/CD system (with surround sound speakers also fitted in the outdoor deck area for those sunset swims to the sound of Mozart) and Internet access are offered in the room. A private plunge pool and sala are the finishing touches to your private sanctuary.

In Cape Town:
Elite meet and assist service with airport transfers in chauffeured air-conditioned limousine
Exquisite sea-view with balcony suite at The Ellerman House in exclusive Bantry Bay, Cape Town
Breakfast made to your specifications with freshly-pressed juices, and served with a range of delicious homemade breads and muffins
Deluxe Valet service with hand-finished laundry, packed in tissue
A wide selection of teas and coffee
Spirits and beers served in your room or in the plush bar lounge
A fully stocked in-suite bar with crystal decanters of whiskey, sherry and brandy
Complimentary internet access in the library
3 full days of customized private touring in Cape Town in a chauffeured luxury air-conditioned car
One 4-course dinner at The Ellerman House restaurant

On Safari:
Flight from South Africa to Maun in Botswana, with connecting flight to Vumbura Plains Camp airstrip on chartered lightweight aircraft
Personal meet and assist service and road transfer to camp by Vumbura Plains in the Okavango Delta
3 night luxury suite accommodation at Vumbura Plains Camp in a spacious suite with romantic outdoor and indoor showers, double vanity, dressing area and private sun deck
All meals and local beverages Game drives open Land Rovers, night drives and walking safaris led by a professional guide
Okavango Delta excursion in a mokoro (canoe) led by local experts
Sunset boat cruise with cocktails
Welcome drink on arrival

Flight from Vumbura Plains to Mombo Concession airstrip in the Moremi Game Reserve
Personal meet and assist service and road transfer to camp by Mombo Camp
3 night luxury suite accommodation at Mombo Camp in a spacious suite with private outdoor ‘sala’ deck offering spectacular views of plains
All meals and local beverages
Game drives open Land Rovers led by a professional guide
Romantic sundowner cocktails in the bush


In Seychelles:
Flight from Johannesburg International to Mahe International airport in Seychelles in Business class cabin
Elite meet and assist service at Mahe International with chauffeured transfer to hotel
North Island includes:
Scenic helicopter flight from Mahe to North Island
Luxury accommodation at North Island in a spacious villa with private deck and plunge pool
Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner customized to your tastes by the executive chef
All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (except premier drinks on the reserve list, which are additional cost)
Complimentary neck and shoulder massage (15mins) on arrival at North Island
Private Seafood Barbecue dinner on West beach at North Island
One afternoon beach picnic with exclusive use of ‘Honeymoon’ beach at North Island
Laundry and valet service
Helicopter transfer back to Mahe Island
Package includes: Flight from Mahe to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in business class cabin



Costs are based per couple (Package prices for two persons)

Cape Town, Botswana Safari & Seychelles holiday

Why book your Cape Town, Botswana Safari & Seychelles holiday with Into Seychelles?

For your stay in Cape Town, our specialists will help you design your own touring schedule by providing recommendations of interesting sightseeing, local restaurants and best vineyards to visit, all tailored to your tastes and preferences. Our travel experts are highly knowledgeable, having taken countless trips to the African continent, and will be able to assist you in planning the perfect Cape vacation – all created with your interests and preferences in mind.

Private concession in undoubtedly the best wildlife viewing locations in Botswana – Kwedi concession at Vumbura Plains and Mombo concession off Chief’s island. All transportation between camps is by air exclusively to maximize on time spent on safari enjoyment.

Free transit overnight in Mahe prior to heading out to North Island on arrival in Seychelles. (Restrictions apply)

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