Too many adventurous journeys require travelers to sacrifice creature comforts like fine wine and luxurious linens, but this trip allows guests to be both active and pampered! Start in Cape Town with a day of city touring and a full day excursion to the lovely Cape Peninsula, where you will have an opportunity to visit Baboon Matters for the inspiring “Walking with Baboons” project. Then, hop into your own car and drive to the Winelands at your own pace, checking in to the gorgeous Le Quartier Francais upon arrival. Enjoy a full day exploring the Winelands, sampling a few vintages and even riding a purebred Arabian horse with a South Africa National Team rider! Continue on the self-drive along the Garden Route to Hermanus and check in to Birkenhead House, the premier property in Hermanus, for two nights. Spend the next day on an exciting shark-chasing adventure – if you wish, you will even be lowered in a steel mesh cage to watch the fearsome feeding frenzy up close! From Hermanus, fly to the Kalahari Desert for two nights before continuing to Mpumalanga to set off on a three-day walking safari through Ngala Private Game Reserve, a perfect adventure with which to conclude this epic and ultra-luxurious journey.