- This ticket is for one person.
- Bring | Booking Confirmation, Water & Sunscreen.
- Please note the entire tour is not wheelchair friendly.
- What to Wear | Comfortable clothes and shoes.
There’s nothing wrong with enjoying the finer things in life, and that’s why the Bucket List Genie created a variety of lifestyle experiences just for you. Along with our specialist vendors, we’ve created a range of experiences that combine good food and drinks with tranquil, exquisite surrounds in which you can relax and unwind. Whether you’re after a big-city experience or a low-key, secluded option, we have many options from which you can choose.
Our picnic packages offer something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a picnic in a lovely botanical garden, on the Cape Wheel, along a rumbling river, or even in a private cinema, we have you covered. You speak the word, and we will arrange a picnic set up for 2 in your desired picnic spot. Some options even include soft blankets and pillows, champagne and chocolates…
Wine tasting or whiskey tasting is another wonderful way to enjoy the company of a loved one. The effects of the alcohol will leave you feeling adventurous and full of life.
Combine a meal at one of the internationally renowned fine dining restaurants on our list with a flying or sailing experience to create the ultimate date night experience, or add an overnight stay to make the magic last just a little longer.
Want to treat someone special to a taste of the high life? Both our high tea Cape Town and High Tea Johannesburg experiences promise to tantalize your taste buds. If that’s not high enough, consider one of our amazing sky dining packages. Nothing like dinner in the sky, complete with a Limo and a show to steal the night and your lover’s heart.
No matter what your taste, the Bucket List Genie can help you create the most memorable experiences for you and your loved one. If lifestyle experiences are what you’re after, prepare to be spoilt for choice!
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Passengers on board the hop-on hop-off tour experience a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as they journey through rolling vineyards in an open-side tram and open-air tram-bus stopping in at some of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates. A combination of tram and tram-bus transports passengers around a loop of stops allowing them to hop-off at each stop and experience the activities on offer and when they are ready, hop-on to continue the tour. Some of the wine estates may offer complimentary wine tastings and all experiences include unparalleled views of the valley and vineyards. Need to Know -
Set sail from Cape Town's waterfront to enjoy a scenic cruise of Table Bay's blue waters, complete with spectacular views of the Mother City's skyline and the majestic Table Mountain - it's an absolute bucket list must-do! Once you're back on terra firma, you will head to The Silo Hotel, V&A Waterfront to enjoy contemporary cuisine within an extraordinary space. Dining in The Granary Café is a unique experience. The menu inherits the same comfortable, eclectic and contemporary style as Liz Biden’s hotel interiors. Executive Chef Veronica Canha-Hibbert and her team believe in good, honest and approachable food that showcases seasonal, local ingredients. This experience is for two adults only and includes a 60 minute cruise with an la carte lunch for two. A prepaid credit value of R1000 will be applied to the client's final bill. -
Our Romantic Couples evening is designed to be a date night with a difference. A dining experience where you spoil each others taste buds with a range of fantastic foods incorporating some of the top 10 aphrodisiac foods. Start the evening off with a delicious complimentary welcome drink, then move through to the kitchen to prepare a dish with your partner in the company of other couples. Each couple prepares 1 dish, either a starter, main or a dessert, once you have completed the cooking process and your dish is beautifully plated and ready to be enjoyed it will be placed on the buffet table alongside all the other dishes to provide each couple with a variety of taste sensations. The beauty of this date is that you get to go home after a fun, relaxed evening to no dishes to do. It will be a night to remember! All Classes start at 18h30. This activity is for two people and takes place in Randpark Ridge (Johannesburg), monthly in the evening, subject to availability. -
Up, up and away! Take in the best of the Atlantic Seaboard with this exclusive experience. Set off on a scenic shared helicopter flight leaving from the V&A Waterfront as it soars above the Atlantic Ocean, providing breath taking views of Clifton, Camps Bay, Lion's Head, Robben Island and the Twelve Apostles mountain range. With your feet back on terra firma, you may opt to self-drive to the 12 Apostles Hotel, or take advantage of the complimentary shuttle bus that will deliver you to the next stage of your adventure. The 12 Apostles Hotel will provide you with an impeccable lunch in a relaxed and cozy atmosphere of the Azure restaurant, a sought-after American Express® Platinum Fine Dining Awards honoree.- Location | V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Availability | Shared flights are booked for 11h00 with lunch @ 12h30
- Numbers | Minimum of two guests apply.
- Weather | All flights are shared and weather dependent.
- Additional Information | Seasonal rates, terms and conditions apply. All beverages, tips and other incidentals are excluded. Not available to book on dates such as Mother's Day, Father's Day or Valentines Day etc.
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Your date will start out with an exhilarating one-hour sailing cruise aboard either the luxurious catamaran, Serenity One or the twin-masted schooner, Esperance. The wind will determine your course. During summer when the southeast wind blows, it is typically to Milnerton and back.In winter, it will probably take you to Robben Island. Trust your skipper to pick the most comfortable course, which is usually a beam reach. Trust the cheerful crew to educate you on yachting terminology, if you wish! Once you've shaken your sea legs, head over to the Silo Hotel, where Executive Chef Veronica Canha-Hibbert will treat you to an exquisite Royal Tea, including a selection of savoury delights, petit gateaux, tea sandwiches, cookies, and a range of beverages to please your palate.- Please note that the cruise is a shared cruise.
- This package is for one adult. Regret no children.
- Cruises are weather dependent and will be rescheduled if the weather is poor.
- Book early to avoid disappointment.
- Transfers between activities are not included.
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Prove that chivalry is still alive and well by escaping into the old-world charm of a vintage steam train trip. Step aboard a vintage steam locomotive in Cape Town and enjoy the beautiful scenery that the trip has to offer. The steam train departs from CPT and travels to Elgin where passengers disembark to enjoy the Elgin Market at their leisure. Here passengers will have lunch before returning to CPT on the steam train. Elgin Market (and the steam train) is an incredible experience not to be missed.- This experience is for one adult in a shared carriage.
- Food, beverages and any other incidentals are not included.
- Allow a full day for this experience.
- Departure point along with times and other need to know information will be provided at time of booking.
- Events take place on set dates and are subject to availability. Please note that trips are seasonal. Please contact us via email at [email protected] to inquire about upcoming dates before purchasing your voucher.
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Treat yourself or someone else to a spectacular helicopter flip. South Africa is spoilt with some of the most spectacular scenery and coastlines. Capture an aerial view of our stunning cities, picturesque mountain ranges and unspoilt beaches. Enjoy the city skyline or gasp in awe at the basking whales, dolphins and lurking sharks below. Book a flight with one of our helicopters from the Cape Town V&A Waterfront over the beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay to our breathtaking Table Mountain bringing you home over the Cape Town city bowl and finally back to the V&A Waterfront.
This is a Cape Town helicopter flight that will allow you to see our beautiful city from the air, as well as the ever popular beach hotspots.
Please note: Scenic flights are subject to a minimum of 2 clients sharing. All flights are weather dependent. Flights are 12/15 minutes.
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Head to Cullinan, a quaint miner’s village near Pretoria for this unforgettable adventure combo and overnight for two. Your experience starts with getting set up for your adventure combo experience. Starting with a Zipline slide, you'll then try your hand at archery before enjoying a game drive through the protected area. Showcasing some 16 species of antelope, you're certain to have some good sightings. Finish off your experience with a casual pizza lunch before heading to check in at Cullinan Diamond Lodge for your overnight stay in a luxury room with a hearty breakfast included the next day. -
Does your love put you on the top of the world? Show him or her just how much you value precious one-on-one time with this special helicopter hop complete with champagne mountain stop for two. It can make for a great birthday or anniversary gift, a lovely setting for a romantic proposal, or 'just because' date experience. Departing from Krugersdorp Airport, your helicopter will transport you to a mountain top that provides spectacular views. You will have thirty minutes to sip on champagne, declare your love, or to simply take in the views before boarding the helicopter for your return trip.- Please note that this experience is weather dependent.
- Includes 20 minutes flying time, 30 minutes mountain stop and champagne for two.
- Helicopter lands on top of the Zwartkops Mountains in the Cradle of Humankind, on the property of the Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa.
- Flights take place throughout the year.
- Maximum weight limit of 110 kgs per passenger.
- This is a private flight for two adults.
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It's an unmissable event, and you're invited! Celestial Gifts in association with Original Mason's Cocktail Spritzers will be hosting a series of Sexy Clifton Yacht Parties aboard the exquisite Enigma Luxury Catamaran. The Enigma luxury catamaran will set sail from the V&A Waterfront for 45 minutes of sailing to Clifton, where the skipper will drop anchor at a protected spot off the beach. On reaching your destination, where you will bask in the splendour of Clifton - one of the most beautiful beaches in the world - for an hour before heading back to the Waterfront. This is a 3-hour cruise. *Sexy Yacht Parties are pre-scheduled events, weather dependent, seasonal (mid summer) and suitable for over 18's only. Book early to avoid disappointment. Your package includes ~ 1 x adult ticket, a 3 hour cruise from 14h00 - 17h00, top local DJ's on Enigma Luxury Catamaran & a cash bar. Clients are welcome to take their own snacks for the cruise. Please check our web site for next available dates or email customer support ~ [email protected] Book your Sexy Clifton Yacht Party today! 2021 - DATES AVAILABLE: 27/11; 11/12; 18/12 2022 - DATES AVAILABLE: 08/01; 29/01; 12/02; 26/02; 09/04 -
This stunning 4 star private estate is set on the banks of the Crocodile River, just a short commute from Johannesburg and even shorter from Lanseria Airport. Have a drink on the patio with the bubbling weir in the background or kick back on the lawns in front of the willows along the river bank. Experience this unique and beautiful 150 hectare estate. Abandon the restaurant table, distress from the rigors of city life and relax next to the river on a blanket with cushions. Enjoy the peace and serenity of the Crocodile River and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. With only 2 picnic spots allocated per day, you are guaranteed an exclusive and private experience. Our Luxury Romantic Picnic is in unique and absolutely private lover’s retreat on the river and protected from rain and sun by a Bedouin tent or little thatched gazebo. The interiors are designed for romance with a comfortable double bed under a Mosquito net to get close and intimate with our complimentary bubbly or wine and selected drinks, petals and delicious picnic baskets. The very adventurous can swim in the river, so bring swimming gear and takkies. Picnics are from 11h30 to 16h00 or from 16h30 to 21h00. We are flexible with our menus and accommodate people with food allergies offering tasty alternatives. -
Looking for a really special late afternoon date or proposal idea? Few things are as romantic as a sunset helicopter flight from the V&A Waterfront towards Clifton, followed by dinner at one of the Waterfront's top restaurants. Need to Know -- This package is suitable for two adults only.
- Beverages are excluded unless otherwise stated.
- All helicopter flights are for 15 minutes and are shared flights.
- Flights and cruise times vary and are based on season.
- Book early to avoid disappointment.
- This package is available throughout the year and not available to book for significant calendar dates i.e. Mother's Day, Father's Day etc.
- All flights and cruises are weather dependent.
- Allow a full evening for this experience.
- Participation is at your own risk.
- Dress for the weather.
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Get in touch with nature in the scenic surroundings of the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, while a photographer captures lasting memories with your family in this 60 minute Botanical Garden Family Photo Shoot experience for up to 10 people. Book today, as space is limited. The hour-long photo shoot includes a maximum of 8-10 family members. After the shoot, all your images will be supplied on a DVD, and the expert photographer will choose 30 images to be edited and delivered to you digitally. You may also purchase optional prints and canvasses containing your images. Entrance to the Gardens is payable by the client and not included in this package. Photographer will choose 30 images to be edited but provide all images on DVD. Optional prints & canvasses available on order at additional cost. -
Experience this fabulous package offering a cruise and lunch combination at Cape Town’s top destination – The Waterfront. First you will enjoy a cruise of Table Bay with a unique view of Table Mountain and Cape Town’s skyline, by sea. Then, once you have recovered from “sea-legs” you will enjoy a sumptuous lunch at one of the Waterfront’s finest restaurants. Our specially chosen establishments offer exceptional food and atmosphere while enjoying the ambiance of the V&A Waterfront. This activity is for two people and takes place from the Waterfront (CPT), 7 days per week, subject to availability and ideal weather conditions. -
It's hard to beat a romantic picnic when you're trying to create the ultimate date with your love. However, we at Celestial Gifts believe that the sky's the limit when you're trying to show that someone how much he or she means to you. If your head's in the clouds, you've come to the right place. We've found a way for you to truly make that special person's heart soar by arriving in style at a beautiful picnic location. Imagine taking a scenic helicopter flight with your love to a five star destination for a romantic champagne picnic. That's the perfect setting for a special anniversary or birthday celebrations, or perhaps an opportunity to pop the question. Taking off from Krugersdorp Airfield, your helicopter will take you to Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa. The friendly staff will provide you with a delectable picnic basket complete with a bottle of champagne to enjoy in a secluded spot. After your 90-minute picnic, the helicopter will fly you back to Krugersdorp. -
Spoil your bestie (whether she's a friend, your mom or daughter) to the ultimate day of pampering at the Table Bay Hotel in Cape Town, followed by high tea in the grand Lounge. Your day will start with a relaxing and rejuvenating hot stone massage from the expertly trained staff at the Camelot Spa. Top off the perfect day of posh indulgence with high tea in the Table Bay Hotel lounge. A top rated high tea venue, the lounge is renowned for its grand window with its breathtaking view of the doorstep of the Waterfront, its classic decor and timeless finishes, and of course, the delectable bites served with freshly brewed coffee and quality teas. -
Guests are guided in small groups on foot through the sanctuary. Guides will provide in-depth information and insight into African elephants. You will be introduced to the elephants in a forest area, and here you will be able to touch and interact with the elephants. You will see the special relationship that the elephant handlers share with their elephants and become a part of it forming your relationship and bond with the elephants. Short walk with the elephants trunk-in-hand. See where the elephants sleep at night in their stables. Guests learn about their anatomy and feed them.- Inclusive of Bed and Breakfast at Tuskers B&B - 4 star lodge in bush setting
- B&B check in time is 15h00-17h00. Check out is 10h00 the next day.
- Includes: Bed & Breakfast for two adults sharing as well as the elephant interaction program per person.
- Excludes: Dinner, beverages and any other incidentals.
- The elephant interaction program takes place at regular intervals throughout the day.
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Our cruises promise to be a worthwhile experience especially our Sunset Cruise - Cape Town's most popular daily scheduled trip. Enjoy a romantic sunset cruise combined with a fresh ocean breeze and the magnificent Atlantic ocean as your backdrop. Toast the end of another perfect day in paradise with a complimentary glass of champagne - or a bottle for a couple -as you watch the sun slowly disappear beyond the horizon; a scene so typical of the Cape. Our cruise offers an authentic, laid-back sailing experience to remember. Grab another drink from the onboard cash bar, if you wish and simply take in the beautiful scenery as you relax with your date. This voucher cannot be used for any significant date such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Christmas Day, Father's Day etc. Location: Cape Town, Western Cape | Available throughout the year. Booking essential. | This experience is for two people and forms part of a group charter. | All bookings are weather dependent. | Allow 90 minutes for the cruise. -
Visit one of the oldest Wine Regions in South Africa where over 200 farms produce some of the best wines in South Africa. Join us as we explore our 3 favourite farms on the Stellenbosch Wine Route in Open Top Jeep Wranglers. Venture into Private Vineyards on farms road and explore the working side of the farm. Enjoy a Gin Cocktail, overlooking Simonsig Mountains, Taste Award Winning Pinotage Red wines along with other varietals from the region, enjoy a Gourmet Cheese Platter for lunch followed by more Wine Tastings. Includes : hotel pickup, 3 wine tastings, cheese platter lunch and a gin cocktail. This is a full day experience from 09h00 - 17h00. -
Our Gourmet Romantic Picnic is set in a tranquil spot next to the river on a double mattress with pillows and throws under a Caribbean umbrellas. Watch abundant bird life while you enjoy our delicious cuisine and enjoy the beautiful river view. This picnic is suitable for light rain only! Should it rain we relocate you to the pool deck on couches set apart from other guests overlooking the river. This package includes our picnic menu a welcome drink and complimentary bubbly or wine. We are flexible with our menus and accommodate people with food allergies offering tasty alternatives. Picnics are from 11h30 to 16h00 or from 16h30 to 21h00. -
Experience the magic of the wine route with this exciting five-hour (or 5-estate) day tuk tuk wine tour. It’s the perfect way to celebrate an anniversary with your love or just a fun day with friends or as a unique year-end celebration with your colleagues. If you’re visiting the Wine Route for the first time, this is a must for your bucket list! For this experience, the tuk tuk will pick you up from your home, hotel or lodge in Franschhoek and take you to five estates on either the Mont Rochelle route, or the Dieu Donne route. Take in the scenic views on the route, taste some of South Africa’s finest wines, and indulge in exquisite cuisine. Either visit five estates, or enjoy the route for five hours. Need to Know ~- Duration: 5 Hours
- Events take place regularly
- Start Location: Your guest house/ hotel/ lodge in Franschhoek
- Dress: Dress comfortably and remember your sun block, hat & camera
- Fitness Level: Light. Any Wheelchair limitations can be assessed
- Pack: Your personality, appetite and credit card
