South Africa

The size of France and Spain combined, South Africa is brilliantly diverse. It would be almost impossible to not find something you love to do here. From South Africa safaris, wine-tasting and whale watching to historic battlefield explorations, beach flopping and shopping, this one-stop-holiday-bonanza is definitely a crowd pleaser. 

See a selection of our suggested itineraries below and contact our Africa travel specialist, Albee Yeend, to arrange your tailor-made holiday to South Africa on: +44 (0)1242 787 806.

South Africa in Style

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Staying at some of the finest lodges and hotels in Africa, explore the Kalahari at Tswalu, look out over the Atlantic Ocean from Ellerman House, sip fine wine and enjoy African gastronomy in the food and wine capital of Franschhoek. Finally, stay at Singita Boulders Lodge and view the Big Five in the best game viewing area in South Africa, the Sabi Sands. From £7,862 / $12,579.

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Highlights
  • Spotting Black Rhino and black-maned lion in the Kalahari.
  • Spotting the Big Five on safari in the Kruger National Park.
  • Watching whales and penguins on the Cape.

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South Africa Family Holiday

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Feed ostrich and search for semi-precious stones in Cape Town; meander along the famous Garden Route to Grootbos, where children may explore rock pools and watch out for whales. At Plettenberg Bay, visit animal sanctuaries and explore the sandy beaches and, finally, seek the Big Five in the Kwande Private Game Reserve. From £2,481 / $3,969.

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Highlights
  • Penguin-spotting on the sandy beaches around Cape Town.
  • Whale watching at Walker Bay.
  • Watching your children's faces as they spot their first elephant in its natural habitat.

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Rhino Notching in KwaZulu Natal

With the spotlight increasingly on the plight of the endangered rhino, this is your opportunity to view observe some of the measures being taken to protect this magnificent creature and ensure its future. Take part in rhino notching in the Zululand bushveld, enjoy game drives, canoeing trips and exquisite lodges in the Phinda Game Reserve.

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Highlights
  • Getting up close to a black rhino
  • Canoeing along the Mzinene River
  • Taking in the views of the Ubombo  Mountain range from Phinda Mountain Lodge
  • Observing the forest life from a unique Zulu Zen lodge 

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Off the Beaten Track in South Africa

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Explore the history and natural wonders of South Africa. This journey goes to the KwaZulu Natal battlefields, explores the Phinda Private Game Reserve and the Southern Drakensberg region. A stay at the Samara Private Game Reserve sees game drives to see cheetah, white rhino and the secretive aardvark. Enjoy South African oenological and culinary delights. From £6,384 / $10,214.

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Highlights
  • Listening to tales of historic Zulu Battles at Rorke's Drift.
  • Tracking cheetah on foot at the Samara Private Game Reserve.
  • Exploring the remote beaches, forests and lagoons of Plettenberg Bay.

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From the Cape to Cairo by Air

The ultimate flying safari - this journey longitudinally traverses a whole continent, two tropics and the equator experiencing nine unique African countries and taking in such iconic sights as Table Mountain, the Namib Desert, the Okavango Delta, the Victoria Falls, the Serengeti, Lake Natron, the Great Rift Valley, the Blue Nile Falls and the Pyramids of Egypt.

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Highlights
  • Waking in Namibia's desert and falling asleep in the wetlands of Botswana's Okavango Delta.
  • Flying over Zambia's Victoria Falls.
  • Exploring the Serengeti National Park.
  • Flying over the Pyramids of Giza.

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