Safari and Travel Package
WONDERS & WILDLIFE: THE SOUTH AFRICAN CLASSICS
Price
from USD 3,882 - USD 6,714
Duration
14 nights / 15 Days
Departure
All Year
Group Size
2 to 20 people
South Africa blends culture, wildlife, and refined experiences. Explore Johannesburg, Mpumalanga’s Ndebele traditions, and the Panorama Route to Blyde River Canyon. Safari in Kruger and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi encounters Big Five and white rhinos. Journey the Garden Route, enjoying private lagoon cruises and oysters, then Oudtshoorn and Cape Town’s Table Mountain, vineyards, and Boulders Beach- offering curated adventure, luxury, and discovery at every turn.
👉 Luxury Accommodation & Meals: 4- and 5-star lodges and hotels across South Africa and Eswatini, including full board at safari lodges, breakfasts, selected lunches, and dinners; farewell dinner in Cape Town included.
👉 Curated Wildlife & Safari Experiences: Full-day game drives in Kruger National Park and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, private tented suites in malaria-free Mabula Game Reserve, and Lake St. Lucia boat cruise for exclusive wildlife encounters.
👉 Cultural Immersion: Visits to Ndebele and Zulu villages, Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey, Cango Caves, ostrich farm tours, and wine tastings with cellar tours in Franschhoek and Stellenbosch.
👉 Scenic Highlights & Iconic Landmarks: Table Mountain cableway with welcome drinks, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape Point Nature Reserve, Boulders Beach penguins, Knysna Lagoon sunset cruise, and city orientation tours.
👉 Luxury Transport & the services of a driver-guide: Air-conditioned vehicles with a registered driver-guide, tailored transfers for 2–12 guests, all conservation fees, border crossing fees, and taxes included; language preferences accommodated.
Johannesburg – Dullstroom – Kruger National Park – Eswatini – Hluhluwe – St. Lucia – Umhlanga – Gqeberha – Knysna – Tsitsikamma – Plettenberg Bay – Oudtshoorn – Cape Winelands – Cape Town
Arrive at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, where your private guide will escort you to your Sandton hotel. Take time to explore Nelson Mandela Square, browse its boutiques, or dine at a local restaurant before settling in for the evening. After breakfast, embark on a Pretoria city tour to visit the Union Buildings and their gardens, before travelling east into Mpumalanga. Immerse yourself in the artistry of a Ndebele Village over a traditional lunch, then follow the Highlands Meander to Dullstroom, a serene retreat famed for trout fishing. The following day, traverse the Panorama Route with stops at Blyde River Canyon, God’s Window, Lisbon Falls, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and Pilgrim’s Rest, culminating at your lodge in Kruger National Park. Here, evening relaxation sets the scene for your safari adventures ahead.
Rise early for your first safari in Kruger National Park. In open vehicles with an experienced ranger, seek the Big Five and witness Africa’s iconic wildlife in their natural habitats. Afternoon relaxation is followed by a sunset game drive with opportunities for nocturnal sightings, complemented by traditional refreshments. Depart Kruger after breakfast and cross into Eswatini, exploring Ngwenya Glass and Swazi Candles en route, and enjoy a light lunch at the Sambane Tea Garden. Continue to the Ezulwini Valley for dinner and overnight. The next day, travel south through Big Bend and the Lebombo foothills to the Hluhluwe region. Visit a Zulu Village for cultural immersion, then continue to iSimangaliso Wetland Park for a two-hour boat cruise on Lake St. Lucia, spotting hippos, crocodiles, flamingos, and pelicans along the way.
Spend a full day in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park on open-vehicle safari, focusing on rhinos and the Big Five, with opportunities to capture stunning photographs of Africa’s oldest officially protected reserve. Journey south to Durban, with time for a brief orientation tour along the Golden Mile and a stroll through Umhlanga’s beachside promenade, renowned for its lighthouse and coastal charm. Fly to Gqeberha and begin your Garden Route adventure, meandering through Tsitsikamma National Park and arriving in Knysna. Enjoy a sunset lagoon cruise with fresh oysters and sparkling wine, soaking in the tranquillity of this marine reserve.
Venture into Tsitsikamma National Park on the Woodcutters Journey, navigating indigenous forests and historic elephant migratory routes. Continue to Plettenberg Bay, with optional whale and dolphin excursions during season, before returning to Knysna for dinner. Depart the Garden Route, travelling via the scenic Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn. Explore an ostrich farm, enjoy a locally inspired lunch, and visit the Cango Caves on a Heritage Tour. Continue through the Klein Karoo along the scenic R62 to Franschhoek, where a cellar tour and wine tasting reveal the region’s French Huguenot heritage. Arrive in Cape Town for your first evening at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Begin with an orientation tour of Cape Town, including the central business district, Bo-Kaap, and Table Mountain via cable car with bubbly and snacks to complement the panoramic views. Explore the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront at leisure before venturing along the Atlantic Seaboard to Cape Point Nature Reserve. Take the funicular to the historic lighthouse and witness the dramatic cliffs of the Cape of Good Hope, then visit Simon’s Town and Boulders Beach to observe African penguins. Conclude with a farewell dinner at one of Cape Town’s finest restaurants. On Day 15, your private guide transfers you to Cape Town International Airport for your departure, marking the end of a carefully curated journey through South Africa’s culture, wildlife, and luxury experiences.
