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Lowveld scenery and Kruger wildlife form the first part of this private tour. Cape Town, Swellendam, and the Garden Route add history, forests, and coastal landscapes.

This overland safari sleeps inside the parks themselves, at Lower Sabie in Kruger, Hilltop in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi and the main camp at Addo. Your private guide does all the driving, so you can keep your eyes on the bush rather than the road.

The trip starts with four nights at Cape Grace on the V&A Waterfront, then Franschhoek, followed by three nights at Leopard Hills in the Sabi Sand. The last two nights are at the Royal Livingstone, within walking distance of Victoria Falls.

Your own African Sky guide drives Namibia's long gravel roads on this overland trip, from Sossusvlei and Swakopmund to Palmwag in Damaraland. The final week crosses Etosha from Dolomite Camp in the far west to Halali and Namutoni.

Lion Sands River Lodge on the Sabie River is the first stop on this three-country safari, with a night in Pretoria before Matetsi River Lodge on the Zambezi. Chobe Game Lodge and three nights at Sandibe in the Okavango Delta come after.

A private guide drives you from Windhoek to Swakopmund on the coast, then inland to Camp Kipwe among the granite boulders of Twyfelfontein. Dolomite Camp and Okaukuejo cover western and southern Etosha, where the floodlit waterhole stays busy after dark.

Chobe Game Lodge stands inside the park on the Chobe River, where elephant come down to drink in the dry months. Next comes the dry channel country of Savute, then Xugana Island Lodge on a deep-water lagoon in the Okavango Delta.

Explore Cape Town, Arniston, and the Garden Route during this eight-day private tour. City attractions, small coastal communities, forests, and lagoons offer a wide variety of options.

This week splits evenly between Cape Grace on the V&A Waterfront and Lion Sands Ivory Lodge in the Sabi Sand, three nights at each. Ivory Lodge's villas have private plunge pools above the Sabie River.

Two nights each at Letaba, Satara and Lower Sabie take you down the length of Kruger with your own guide. Mopane woodland gives way to the open plains around Satara, then to the thicker bush along the Sabie River.

The first three nights are at Arathusa in the Sabi Sand, followed by a night in Pretoria and the flight to Livingstone. The David Livingstone Safari Lodge stands on the Zambezi, a short drive from the Falls.

Stay at The Portswood on the V&A Waterfront for four nights while a private guide takes you up Table Mountain, out to Cape Point and Boulders Beach, and across to Robben Island. The trip also includes a wine day in Paarl.

Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, above its own waterhole, is your base for two nights at the Falls before the road transfer into Botswana. Chobe Game Lodge, the only lodge on the riverfront inside Chobe National Park, is next, with boat trips on the river.

Lion Sands River Lodge faces the Sabie River, with Kruger National Park on the far bank. Three nights there leave time for morning and afternoon drives in the Sabi Sand, and slow middays on the deck above the river.

Two nights in Franschhoek anchor this short private tour, with tastings there and in Stellenbosch. On the way back, the route turns north through the Swartland to Riebeek-Kasteel and Darling, then ends in Cape Town.

Namibia comes first, from the Sossusvlei dunes to Swakopmund, Damaraland and Etosha. Cape Town, Lukimbi in Kruger, Victoria Falls and Camp Xakanaxa in the Okavango Delta take up the last ten nights.

Five nights at Fancourt are the heart of this golf tour, with Cape Town and Franschhoek before and Sun City's two courses after. Lukimbi in the southern Kruger has the last three nights, with game drives and a round at Leopard Creek.

A private guide stays with you from your arrival through Kruger, Eswatini, and Zululand to the Dolphin Coast, explaining each region as the landscape changes. The second half moves to the Garden Route, Arniston, and Franschhoek, then spends three nights in Cape Town.

Summerfields' rose gardens near Hazyview and Lukimbi in southern Kruger begin this three-week honeymoon. The Cape half takes in Cape Town, Franschhoek, De Hoop and Mossel Bay at an easy pace.

Drive through Mpumalanga, Kruger, Cape Town, the Winelands, Little Karoo, Garden Route, and Overberg. Accommodation and the main logistics are arranged in advance.

Three nights at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge open the journey, then continue to Victoria Falls, Chobe and Eagle Island in the Okavango Delta. Cape Grace and Franschhoek make a slower, food-and-wine finish.

Cape Grace, The Plettenberg and Lion Sands River Lodge carry this honeymoon from the Cape to the Sabi Sand. Highgrove in the Mpumalanga hills comes next, then Zambia and Botswana at the Royal Livingstone and Chobe Chilwero.

Explore Cape Town, the Winelands, De Hoop, and the Garden Route with a private guide. The eighteen-day tour ends with a Big Five safari at Shamwari.

Leopard Hills in the Sabi Sand opens this honeymoon, followed by the Royal Livingstone at Victoria Falls and Chobe Chilwero above the Chobe River. The final stay is deep in the Okavango Delta, at Stanley's Camp.

Pretoria and the trout dams of Walkersons near Dullstroom come before three nights at Kings Camp in the Timbavati. Cape Town, De Hoop and The St. James of Knysna fill the second half.

Drive through Mpumalanga, Kruger, Eswatini, and Zululand before flying south. The vacation continues through the Garden Route, Overberg, and Cape Town.

Eagle Island in the Okavango Delta and Kings Pool in the Linyanti open this safari, followed by three nights at the Royal Livingstone. For the finale, you fly back to South Africa and stay at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge in the Sabi Sand.

Victoria Falls and Chobe make for a busy first week of this honeymoon. Then you fly to Azura Benguerra in the Bazaruto Archipelago, where the tides and dhow trips set the day.

This golf tour starts with courses around Cape Town and Franschhoek, then moves to Pretoria, followed by three nights at the Palace of the Lost City. It ends at Lukimbi in the southern Kruger, with game drives and a final round at Leopard Creek.

Cape Town and Leeu House in Franschhoek offer great food and long views for the first days of this honeymoon. Highgrove in the Mpumalanga hills leads on to Jock Safari Lodge, on the site of Kruger's first private concession.

South Africa’s far west feels very different from the greener regions most visitors see. Distance, silence, desert color, and stark landscapes form an important part of the experience.

Children get the pools at the Palace of the Lost City and the Big Five in Pilanesberg before the family flies south. Pezula in Knysna and four nights in Cape Town follow, all with a private guide.

Sossusvlei's dunes and Etosha's waterholes make up the Namibian half of this honeymoon, at Kulala Desert Lodge and Ongava. Cape Town and Dulini Moya in the Sabi Sand fill the second week.

This overland safari drives north from Mabula through the Limpopo bushveld into Botswana, with nights in Francistown and at Nata on the edge of the Makgadikgadi. Kasane on the Chobe River and Victoria Falls each get two nights.

The Boteti River at Leroo La Tau is the first stop, then Khwai and Linyanti Ebony Camp. The safari ends with two nights at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge in Zimbabwe.

Spend several privately guided days in Cape Town before flying to the Sabi Sand. The twelve-day vacation ends beside the Zambezi at Victoria Falls.

This package suits travelers who want more participation than a conventional sightseeing itinerary offers. Coastal activities, walking opportunities, wildlife, and the Zambezi offer a variety of adventures.

The route connects an archaeological kingdom with living communities and major wildlife areas. It suits travelers interested in how people, history, and landscapes have shaped one another.

Explore Pilanesberg, Sun City, the Mpumalanga Highlands, and Kruger during this ten-day self-drive. Wildlife, mountain scenery, and resort leisure provide good variety.

The Southern Cape is particularly well suited to self-driving. Distances are manageable, roads are generally good, and worthwhile stops appear frequently between the main overnight destinations.

Game drives and a private plunge pool at Imbali, in a private Kruger concession, set the tone for this honeymoon. Next, Cape Town; then two quiet nights at De Hoop; end it amid the Whale Coast dunes.

Lukimbi Safari Lodge, in a private Kruger concession, comes first with three nights of game drives. Then you cross to Machangulo Beach Lodge for six nights on Mozambique's Santa Maria Peninsula.

Benguerra in the Bazaruto Archipelago and Quilalea in the Quirimbas are very different islands. One is large, with freshwater lakes and dunes; the other is tiny and lies inside a marine sanctuary.

Get three nights each at Dulini Leadwood in the Sabi Sand, Ellerman House above Bantry Bay, and Tsala Treetop Lodge near Plettenberg Bay. You fly from Skukuza to Cape Town, then drive east through the Overberg to the Garden Route.

Cape Town, Harbour House in Hermanus and Maison Chablis in Franschhoek make for an easy Western Cape honeymoon. In season, you can watch southern right whales from the Hermanus cliffs.

The route is one of South Africa’s most rewarding overland journeys. Coastal reserves and forests naturally lead to the open landscapes and wildlife of the Eastern Cape.

Four nights in Cape Town, two at Lukimbi in a private Kruger concession, and two at the Royal Livingstone cover the three places most first-time visitors ask about. Short flights connect them.

Zambia is the focus of the whole trip, starting with three nights at the Royal Livingstone. Royal Zambezi Lodge on the Lower Zambezi and Luangwa River Camp in South Luangwa take you deeper into the country.

The Palace of the Lost City and Summerfields near Hazyview give this honeymoon a gentle start. Motswari in the Timbavati and Imbali in a private Kruger concession bring two game drives a day.

The itinerary explores the Western Cape beyond its most obvious route. It suits travelers who want major Cape attractions together with quieter mountain and coastal settings.

Arathusa in the Sabi Sand comes first on this honeymoon. The David Livingstone Safari Lodge and two nights at Chobe Game Lodge add boat trips on the Zambezi and the Chobe.

Visit Wakkerstroom, Mkuze, Eswatini, and Kruger with a specialist birding guide. Grassland, wetland, woodland, and savanna habitats support an impressive range of species.

Explore important San rock art regions in the Drakensberg and the Cederberg. Guided walks and careful interpretation place the ancient images within their cultural and natural setting.

Astronomy gives this itinerary a character unlike a standard South African tour. Dark-sky experiences and observatory visits are balanced with Cape attractions, Karoo scenery, and a final safari.

The trip focuses on southern Namibia, with the Kalahari at Anib and two nights at Canyon Lodge near Fish River Canyon. From the Desert Horse Inn near Aus, you'll visit Kolmanskop and Lüderitz, then end the trip at Sossusvlei.

This tour focuses on Southern Africa’s smaller kingdoms and highland communities. Mountain passes, rural life, and cultural encounters matter more than famous tourist landmarks.

This is a strong option for couples with limited leave. Flights and short transfers connect three major destinations efficiently, while the lodge settings maintain a romantic and unhurried atmosphere.

Six rounds across three bases, from Arabella on the Bot River Lagoon to clifftop Pezula above Knysna. Between rounds there is Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula and the Franschhoek estates.

Travel through Tulbagh, Sutherland, Montagu, and De Hoop. Historic towns, Karoo skies, mountain passes, hot springs, and coastline shape this ten-day private tour.

The itinerary places people and history alongside the region’s natural attractions. It suits travelers who want greater context than a simple sequence of safari lodges can provide.

This safari links Chobe, Chilwero, Kings Pool in the Linyanti and Mombo Camp on Chief's Island, three of Botswana's best-known camps. Mombo's reputation for predators is well-earned.

Light aircraft link Windhoek, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund, and Etosha on this nine-day safari, so you won't have long drives. Two nights at each of &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, the Hansa Hotel and Ongava give you time in every place.

Ithala and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, both strongholds for rhino, start this overland safari in KwaZulu-Natal. Your guide drives through Eswatini, and you then spend three nights at Lower Sabie in Kruger.

Shamwari in the Eastern Cape, Phinda in Zululand and Lion Sands in the Sabi Sand are three private reserves with very different bush. A night in Eswatini sits between the last two.

Madikwe Hills in the malaria-free northwest and Dulini Moya in the Sabi Sand put this honeymoon in two Big Five reserves on opposite sides of the country. Each gets two nights, with a night in Pretoria between them.

Several of Mpumalanga's courses have wildlife around the fairways. After the golf, three nights in Kruger at Satara and Letaba lead on to Mount Sheba and Pretoria.

Champagne Sports Resort in the Drakensberg starts this golf tour, followed by San Lameer on the South Coast and Ballito on the North Coast. The tour also includes Southbroom, the Wild Coast course, and Zimbali.

Royal Cape and Erinvale are the first rounds, followed by a night at Arniston and three nights in Knysna. From there, you play Pezula on Knysna's Eastern Head and the George course.

Cape Town, Hermanus and De Hoop are close together, so this family trip has short drives and plenty of free time. A private guide can adjust each day for grandparents and children alike.

The elephant herds of Hwange, seen from Linkwasha Camp, are the reason for this trip, with Victoria Falls on either side. You start on the Zimbabwe side at Victoria Falls Safari Club and finish at Tongabezi in Zambia.

Three nights at Phinda Vlei Lodge, overlooking a wetland at the edge of the sand forest, open this honeymoon. A road transfer and a sandy 4x4 track then take you to White Pearl, in the dunes above the beach at Ponta Mamoli.

Opstal Manor House in De Hoop starts this family trip with three nights of rock pools and coastal walks. The Tradouw Pass then leads to Gondwana Family Lodge in Sanbona for a malaria-free Big Five safari.

Three nights in Cape Town cover Table Mountain, Cape Point and the penguins at Boulders. The drive to Franschhoek follows the coast through Hermanus, then three nights among the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek estates.

Cape Grace, Akademie Street in Franschhoek and Tsala Treetop Lodge near Plettenberg Bay each get two nights on this short, top-end tour. A private guide leads throughout.

Prana Lodge lies in an indigenous forest beside a quiet beach on the Eastern Cape’s Wild Coast. Spend seven days enjoying spa treatments, outdoor activities, and unhurried time beside the sea.

Travel through northern, central, and southern Kruger during a seven-day self-drive safari. Several camps reveal the park’s changing landscapes, habitats, and wildlife.

Mchenja stands in an ebony grove on the Luangwa River, and Chinzombo has modern villas across the river from the park. Both are Time + Tide camps, each offering walking safaris.

Tena Tena in the remote Nsefu Sector and Luangwa River Camp, further downstream, get three nights each. Walking safaris, game drives and night drives fill the days.

The drive from Cape Town through the Overberg ends at Tsala Treetop Lodge near Plettenberg Bay, where you'll stay for three nights. Two nights at Shamwari's Eagles Crag Lodge add a malaria-free Big Five safari.

Drive through the Little Karoo, Garden Route, and Overberg during this seven-day vacation. Mountain passes, caves, forests, lagoons, and coastline shape the route.

Spend three nights at Dulini River Lodge in the Sabi Sand and three nights at Phinda Forest Lodge, where glass-walled suites stand in a rare sand forest. The two reserves look and feel completely different.

Rattray's on MalaMala and Singita Lebombo, on a cliff above the N'wanetsi River, are two of the finest lodges in the Kruger area. Two nights at each will show you a very different part of Greater Kruger.

Kings Camp in the Timbavati is quiet and traditional. Three nights there and three at Lion Sands River Lodge on the Sabie River give you two very different reserves, the second of which is known for leopard sightings.

Spend seven days at Anantara Medjumbe on a small private island in northern Mozambique. Quiet beaches, warm water, snorkeling, and diving define the stay.

Camp Xakanaxa in Moremi and Linyanti Ebony Camp each get three nights on this short Botswana safari. Fewer lodge changes mean more time on game drives and boat trips.

Xugana Island Lodge in the Okavango Delta, Chobe Game Lodge on the river and the Royal Livingstone at the Falls fit into one week. Short flights and transfers keep the travel time down.

The Palace of the Lost City and Ivory Tree Game Lodge in Pilanesberg are both a short drive from Johannesburg. This malaria-free honeymoon blends resort comforts with real Big Five game drives.

Combine the Lower Zambezi with Victoria Falls during this seven-day safari. Both lodges are close to the river but provide different landscapes and activities.

White Pearl's suites at Ponta Mamoli face a long, quiet beach on Mozambique's southern coast. Snorkeling, dolphin trips and, in season, passing whales fill the week.

Kapama Buffalo Camp's tents, Umlani's reed-and-thatch rooms in the Timbavati, and the waterhole at Arathusa in the Sabi Sand offer three quite different stays. Two nights at each.

Begin at the Royal Livingstone beside Victoria Falls. The safari then moves into the Lower Zambezi for boating, game drives, and guided wildlife activities.

The changing landscape is one of this tour’s strongest features. Green wine country gives way to a drier interior before the route returns to forests, lagoons, and coastline.

Letaba's elephant country in central Kruger comes first, with your private guide setting the family's pace. Two nights at Simbavati River Lodge in the Timbavati come next, with ranger-led drives in open vehicles.

Spend four nights at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge in the southern Sabi Sand. Spacious private villas and regular game drives provide an intimate base for Big Five wildlife viewing.

Spend five relaxing days at The Oyster Box in Umhlanga, overlooking the warm Indian Ocean. Enjoy the beach, excellent dining, and time to explore Durban’s attractive North Coast.

Escape to Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve on a secluded section of the Eastern Cape coast. Broad beaches, coastal scenery, and gentle wildlife experiences shape this peaceful five-day stay.

Spend five days at Shumba Camp on the Busanga Plains. Seasonal floodplains, wide views, and guided activities provide a remote northern Kafue safari.

Two nights at Skukuza show you Kruger the way most South Africans see it, from the public roads. Arathusa in the Sabi Sand follows, with open vehicles that can go off-road to reach sightings.

Satara and Lower Sabie sit in two of Kruger's best game areas, the central plains and the Sabie River, and this short safari gives each of them two nights.

Spend five days at Azura Benguerra in the Bazaruto Archipelago. Each villa has its own plunge pool a few steps from the beach, a sunset dhow cruise is included, and diving can be arranged.

Explore the Mpumalanga Highlands and Lowveld before entering a private Kruger concession. The tour finishes with two nights of Big Five game drives at Imbali.

Combine Swakopmund’s Atlantic character with the desert landscapes of Sossusvlei. The five-day itinerary includes coastal exploration, dune excursions, and clear Namib skies.

Use Swakopmund as a base for exploring the Namib Desert and Atlantic coast. The family can discover desert wildlife, visit the Skeleton Coast, and see the Cape fur seal colony at Cape Cross.

Visit the principal Anglo-Zulu and Anglo-Boer War sites of KwaZulu-Natal. A knowledgeable guide explains the people, decisions, and events behind each battle.

Stay near the historic Island of Mozambique and explore a coastline shaped by African, Arab, and Portuguese influences. Snorkeling, cultural visits, and quiet beach time can all be included.

The route concentrates on two productive areas rather than covering excessive distance. This gives travelers enough time to properly explore local roads, waterholes, and viewpoints.

Hamiltons is a classic tented camp and Lukimbi a modern river lodge, both in private Kruger concessions. Two nights at each show you two corners of the park.

Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge and Lion Sands River Lodge share the Sabi Sand but differ in design, food, and guiding style, which is part of the fun of staying at both.

Aquila is about two hours from Cape Town in the Karoo, which makes it the easiest Big Five safari to add to a Cape trip. Three nights let you do morning and afternoon drives without any flights.

Fly to community-owned !Xaus Lodge in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The chalets look over a waterhole in the red dunes. At night, the sky is among the clearest in the country.

Ongava Lodge stands on a private reserve along Etosha's southern boundary. Three nights include guided game drives on Ongava and in Etosha, plus light-aircraft flights to and from Windhoek.

Three nights at Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, with its villas above the Sabie River, leave time for morning and afternoon drives in the southern Sabi Sand. It fits neatly after Cape Town or Victoria Falls.

This package works well as a short extension to Cape Town. It provides a taste of two distinct regions without requiring travelers to commit to a long overland tour.

See Cape Town’s leading natural, historical, and cultural attractions during this four-day private tour. The city, Cape Peninsula, and nearby wine country are all included.

Skukuza, in the heart of southern Kruger, is your base for three nights in an area where game is good all year. Your guide knows these roads well and where the morning sightings tend to be.

Kulala Desert Lodge stands on a private reserve next to Sossusvlei, with its own gate into the park for an early start at the dunes. Three nights give you two full days of guided dune outings, plus light-aircraft flights to and from Windhoek.

Black Rhino Game Lodge is in malaria-free Pilanesberg, about two hours from Johannesburg. That makes it an easy first safari for young children.

Use Berg-en-Dal as a base for this compact Kruger self-drive. Granite hills, wooded valleys, and nearby watercourses provide beautiful scenery and varied wildlife.

Nkorho Bush Lodge brings the Sabi Sand within reach at a lower price than its famous neighbors. It is informal and friendly, with a focus on wildlife.

Tongabezi stands on a quiet bend of the Zambezi upstream from Livingstone, away from the busier hotels near the Falls. Three nights give you time to see both sides of the Falls, take a sunset cruise, and spot elephants.

We reach Berg-en-Dal in southern Kruger by road from Johannesburg, so you don't need internal flights. The drive drops from the Highveld into the Lowveld and the granite hills around the camp, where you spend two nights.

Lion Sands River Lodge on the Sabie River is the base for two nights of morning and afternoon drives in the Sabi Sand. It is one of the easiest safaris to add to a Cape Town or Victoria Falls trip.

This private tour covers Cape Town, the Peninsula, and the Winelands in three days, with two nights at The Commodore on the V&A Waterfront.

Leopard Hills sits on a rocky hill in the western Sabi Sand, overlooking a waterhole and the bush below. Even between drives, there is usually something to watch.

Hoyo Hoyo's Tsonga-inspired design sets it apart from other short Kruger safaris. It is in the private Mluwati concession and costs less than the area's top-end lodges.

Leave Cape Town behind and follow the quieter West Coast to Paternoster. Two nights in this village of whitewashed fishing cottages give you time to enjoy the beaches and, in August and September, the wildflowers.

Travel along the scenic Whale Coast for a two-night stay in Hermanus. Coastal viewpoints and seasonal southern right whale sightings are the main highlights.

Follow the Cape Peninsula coastline to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Chapman's Peak Drive hugs the cliffs, with stops at beaches and viewpoints.

Visit the Cradle of Humankind, one of the world’s important fossil regions. The tour explains its caves, scientific discoveries, and contribution to understanding early human development.

Begin at Lesedi Cultural Village with guided interpretation, traditional food, and cultural performances. The day continues with a wildlife experience at the nearby Lion Park.

Tour Pretoria’s principal landmarks before continuing to the historic town of Cullinan. Learn about the famous diamond mine and the extraordinary stone discovered there.

Enjoy a relaxed day among the vineyards and estates of Franschhoek. Your guide arranges suitable tastings and introduces the valley’s history, scenery, and food culture.

The ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years, is the day's highlight. Back in the city, your guide takes you to landmarks of Cape Town's harder history.

Visit Soweto and several places closely connected to the struggle against apartheid. Mandela House, the Hector Pieterson Memorial and the Apartheid Museum are all on the route.

Discover historic Stellenbosch and its surrounding wine estates on a private day tour. Enjoy selected tastings, Cape Dutch architecture, and the town’s oak-lined streets.

Combine wildlife viewing in Pilanesberg with a visit to neighboring Sun City. The day offers Big Five country together with the resort’s gardens, pools, and leisure facilities.

Experience two of Cape Town’s most important natural attractions in one day. Begin on Table Mountain before exploring indigenous plants and forested slopes at Kirstenbosch.