Best Time To Go: Year Round
Time Difference: GMT +1 hour
Flight Duration: 11 hours approx
Airports: Cape Town (CPT), Johannesburg (JNB) and more
About this itinerary
No South Africa holiday would be complete without an exciting safari. Fly into a private reserve connected to Kruger National Park, the largest and most famous in the country.
Enjoy an exclusive luxury safari experience without the crowds. Head out in search of wildlife, not just the Big 5, but the small and characterful and the weird and wonderful as well, with expert guides bringing the bush to life with their knowledge and enthusiasm.
day 1-3 Cape Town
During a full day tour of Cape Town you’ll start with a ferry ride to Robben Island, the iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, before moving onto the vibrant cobble-stoned streets of Bo-Kaap and finally summiting table mountain by cable car.
You will also experience the breath-taking beauty of the Cape Peninsula on a full-day private tour. Travel along one of the world’s most scenic coastal routes as you make your way toward the dramatic landscapes of the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Explore Cape Point, where towering sea cliffs meet the turbulent waters of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, and enjoy panoramic views from the iconic lighthouse. Stop off at charming villages, scenic coves and the famous Boulders Beach penguin colony on route.
Accommodation: Cape Grace
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day 4-6 Rovos Rail
Board the train for your three day journey to Pretoria. Expect excellent service, fine dining and excellent scenery, all from the comfort of your luxury cabin and the traditionally appointed lounge, bar and dining cars. The carriages are mostly vintage stock, refurbished with care using the finest materials; a love letter to the glory days of rail.
There is no better way to see the winelands of the Cape, the grasslands of the Highveld, and the barrenness of the semi-desert region of the Great Karoo.
Accommodation: The Rovos Rail
day 7 Pretoria
Your train journey ends at the Rovos Rail station in Pretoria.
Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, soak up the city's history and charm with its grand architecture. In the evening, head to Hatfield or Brooklyn where you can find lively bars and restaurants. Or simply relax back at your hotel and recharge for the rest of your trip.
Accommodation: Castello di Monte
day 8-12 Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Begin your safari with a short flight into Kruger National Park, where you will spend the next four nights at you luxury lodge deep in the bush.
Embark on incredible morning and afternoon game drives in search of big cats, towering giraffe, gigantic elephants and the highly prized white rhino, just to name a few. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets with your favourite drink, and excellent cuisine waiting for you between activities.
Consider booking a night in the lodges tree-house for a magical night under the stars.
As your safari comes to an end take a short flight back to Johannesburg in time to connect with your onward arrangements.
Accommodation: Lion Sands River Lodge
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