A sensory extravaganza awaits you.
At a Glance – Southern Africa Safari
Price | Dates | N°· of nights | N°· of guests | Holiday type | Weather | Price includes |
From £8,150 per person based on twin share and the time of year | Your choice | 19 nights in total (10 nights in South Africa, 6 in Zimbabwe and 3 in Botswana) and 2 nights of air travel | 4 people | Tailor-made holiday | Temperature range of 12 – 28 C, dependant on the time of year | Flights from UK, internal flights, accommodation (some are fully inclusive), all safaris and meals, transfers, back up and park fees. |
Itinerary – Southern Africa Safari
Days 1 - 3
Welgelegen Guest House – explore Cape Town
An oceanside metropolis, with a mountain national park at its heart, Cape Town is both wild and wonderful – a singular African destination, hailed as one of the most beautiful in the world. It is truly a sanctuary in the city, located just a short walk away from the vibe of Kloof Street, and a few minutes’ drive from the Table Mountain Cableway, Camps Bay and the V & A Waterfront. The Cape Peninsula has so much to offer and is an excellent day trip.
Accommodation: all spacious en-suite rooms feature air-conditioning, a seating area, free Wi-Fi facilities and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. Enjoy the shady inner courtyard after a day exploring this fabulous city.
Day 4
Schulphoek House – Hermanus
Schulphoek House is a 5 star luxury guest house, which overlooks the bay from which it receives its name. With a spectacular seafront setting, it’s an idyllic cove where whales often visit and a favourite spot for viewing Southern Right Whales from June to early December. A well-known eco-conscious refuge, this protected cove and its shoreline is also home to many birds, small mammals and marine life which can be viewed on the seashore paths nearby.
Accommodation: superior sea facing doubles with en-suite facilities and uninterrupted views of the bay and all the mod cons you’d expect from a 5-star property. Individually decorated with the hotel collection of South African art.
Days 5 - 6
Jan Harmsgat Country House – wine tasting
Jan Harmsgat is a 5 star country house & wine farm located along the famous Robertson Wine Valley in Swellendam. It’s set within a working dairy farm surrounded by the Langeberg Mountains and the Breede River. The beautiful location amongst sloping vineyards and orchards producing a range of fruits and nuts makes this a wonderful location to enjoy fresh homemade cuisine combined with a local wine from the cellar. Enjoy a delicious wine tasting experience.
Accommodation: discover the historic charm at Jan Harmsgat beautiful executive suites, with en-suite facilities, percale linen, coffee & tea facilities, stocked mini bar, free WiFi and air-conditioning.
Days 7 - 8
Fancourt Country Club Estate - Garden Route
Fancourt Hotel and Country Club Estate is South Africa’s premier 5-star rated lifestyle resort. It’s nestled in the heart of South Africa’s Garden Route. The resort lies on 613-hectares of pristine countryside sheltered by the Outeniqua Mountains. Explore the Garden Route and excursions to the nearby coastal towns of Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and Mossel Bay as well as historic Oudtshoorn. Glorious swimming beaches are easily accessible from the hotel.
Accommodation: luxurious rooms and suites, all blending modern luxury with classic elegance. Double bed suites with en-suite facilities. Rooms have elegant furnishings and balconies with views of the Outeniqua Mountains.
Day 9
54 on Bath Hotel - Johannesburg
Situated in the leafy suburb of Rosebank, the 54 on Bath hotel offers its guests a signature blend of luxury, style, and intuitive service. Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city, with its sprawling Soweto township was once home to Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. Affectionately known as Jo’burg, its also a very green city; about six million trees were planted within the city to create one of the world’s largest urban forests.
Accommodation: stylishly appointed en-suite double rooms provide a host of amenities, including 24-hour room service, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-bar, safe deposit box, free toiletries, complimentary WiFi and parking.
Days 10 - 12
Rovos Rail - Pretoria to Victoria Falls
Take a journey in style! Spend 3 nights on board Rovos Rail, sit back and enjoy the ride and being taken on excursions accompanied by a qualified tour guide. During the day the dress code is smart casual and evening attire is more formal. The train travels through Warmbaths (so named for its mineral waters) and Nylstroom, crosses the Tropic of Capricorn en-route to the Zimbabwean border and through Hwange National Park ending at Victoria Falls.
Accommodation: Pullman Suite equipped with a sofa-seat during the day with a conversion to double or twin beds for the evening. They have an en-suite bathroom with shower. Travel in privacy, comfort and luxury.
Days 13 - 15
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge - Victoria Falls
Explore one of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders, the majestic Victoria Falls. Spend a day at Victoria Falls and see the Falls from a number of different viewpoints. Victoria falls Safari Club is a high standard, elegant African styled hotel which is situated high upon a plateau overlooking the Victoria Falls National Park and offers a unique wildlife experience. The nearby waterhole attracts many wildlife, including herds of elephants, buffalos, and kudus.
Accommodation: luxury, beautiful, light, spacious en-suite rooms have wonderful views onto the waterhole, this is divine. So, grab a drink to watch the wildlife come in until the sun sets from your balcony.
Days 16 - 18
Jackalberry Chobe - safari in Chobe, Botswana
Located on the banks of the majestic Chobe River in Kasane, Jackalberry Chobe offers an intimate and luxurious lodging experience in the Chobe National Park. Chobe’s wildlife roams in abundance and diversity and is home to the largest concentration of elephant in Africa. Sightings of lion, African wild dog, puku, red lechwe, sable, giraffe and roan antelope are frequently reported in the area. There is the spectacular birdlife to be seen here, even from the river front.
Accommodation: beautifully appointed luxury tents perched over the majestic Chobe River and in the lodges own natural bushveld. The rooms feature spacious en-suite king size rooms, private balconies and all the mod-cons.