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Cheetahs in Kruger National Park

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  • Cape Town, South Africa

    Discover South Africa

    South Africa
    • Stay in a classic safari-style tent and enjoy twice-daily game drives in the Amakhala Private Game Reserve.

    • Let us tailor your days spent driving through incredible scenery and charming coastal towns along the Garden Route.

    • Take in Cape Town’s greatest highlight by heading to the top of Table Mountain on foot or by cable car.

    • Join a privately guided tour of Cape Point Peninsula, alongside a visit to the penguins at Boulders Beach.

    • See whales off Plettenberg Bay (June to November) and spot seals and dolphins all year round.

    13 days from $5,100pp

  • Victoria Falls at low water

    Cape Town, Kruger & Victoria Falls

    South Africa and Zambia
    • Walk the vibrant streets of Cape Town with a private guide.

    • Hike or take the cable car up Table Mountain for views over the city, mountains and ocean.

    • See, hear and feel the spray of Victoria Falls from a boat, helicopter or microlight.

    • Track wildlife such as elephants, cheetahs, and wild dogs in Kruger’s Sabi Sands Game Reserve.

    11 days from $12,400pp

  • Mokoro in the Okavango Delta

    Cape Town, Botswana & Victoria Falls

    South Africa, Botswana and Zambia
    • Admire the natural spectacle of Victoria Falls from the air and visit nearby villages and markets.

    • Experience the best of Cape Town with the help of private guides.

    • Take to the peaceful waterways of the Okavango Delta on a mokoro safari.

    • Track wildlife in Botswana and see smaller creatures on a guided bush walk.

    11 days from $17,995pp

  • The Battlefields, South Africa

    Classic KwaZulu-Natal self-drive tour

    South Africa
    • Visit local artisans and sample some of the excellent food on offer in the Natal Midlands.

    • Follow hiking trails independently or with a guide in the striking Drakensberg Mountains.

    • Discover the history of the Battlefields area on a guided tour of two battle sites.

    • Spot the Big Five on morning and afternoon wildlife drives in Zululand Rhino Reserve.

    10 days from $5,075pp

  • Penguins at Boulders Beach, Cape Town

    The Cape Triangle

    South Africa
    • Take in a combination of Cape Town’s greatest highlights including a trip up to the top of Table Mountain by cable car.

    • Tour the Cape Peninsula with a private guide — explore Cape Point and spot African penguins on Boulders Beach.

    • Indulge in South Africa’s renowned food and wine scene by tram, hopping between estates and award-winning restaurants for wine flights and pairings in the Cape Winelands.

    • Explore the Cederberg Mountains' rugged landscapes on foot, while discovering ancient San rock art.

    9 days from $6,640pp

  • Table Mountain South Africa

    Highlights of South Africa self-drive tour

    South Africa
    • Hike up to the summit of Table Mountain for sweeping views over the city and ocean.

    • Learn about Cape Town’s checkered history on a private guided walking tour.

    • Indulge in wine tasting at some of the award-winning estates in the Winelands region and go on a walking tour of the historical town of Stellenbosch.

    • Take relaxing strolls along Plettenberg Bay’s golden sands and enjoy whale and dolphin spotting.

    • Spot the Big Five and other wildlife species on safari in a private reserve in the Eastern Cape.

    13 days from $7,100pp

  • Leopard in Kruger National Park

    Kruger self-drive & safari adventure

    South Africa
    • Make getting between lodges part of the adventure as you drive through the Kruger.

    • Handpicked lodges in two different reserves that showcase the diversity of the region.

    • Head out on bush walks with a knowledgeable guide to learn more about the area's smaller wildlife.

    • See the Big Five on morning, afternoon and evening wildlife drives in the Kruger.

    9 days from $7,430pp

  • Santorini Mozambique, deck area outside suite

    Luxury Kruger safari & Vilanculos beach

    South Africa and Mozambique
    • Discover the 350 bird species found within the Kruger National Park.

    • Enjoy a scenic transfer and marvel at the breathtaking views on the Panorama Route.

    • Kayak, dive and snorkel in Mozambique's warm Indian Ocean waters.

    • Track the Big Five on twice-daily wildlife drives.

    10 days from $13,240pp

  • The Rovos Rail

    Cape Town to Kruger: luxury South African rail journey

    South Africa
    • Discover Cape Town’s history and culture on a private walking tour and Robben Island visit.

    • See African penguins and stroll through the Kirstenbosch Gardens on a Cape Peninsula tour.

    • Spend a day wine tasting in the Cape Winelands.

    • Journey across South Africa aboard the Rovos Rail, visiting lesser-known areas of the country.

    • End with a Big Five safari in the Sabi Sands Wildtuin private reserve, bordering the Kruger.

    12 days from $16,290pp

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Cape Town, South Africa

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La Motte wine house in Franschhoek

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Vineyards in Stellenbosch

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Self-driving in the Kruger National Park

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Three Tree Hill, The Battlefields

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Rock formations in the Cederberg Mountains

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Rovos Rail

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