Big 5 Safari
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A South African speciality

Enjoy the very best South Africa has to offer, from award winning lodges with the finest wine to unforgettable sights, all packaged in style with a firm foot in conservation.

Destinations

Sabi Sands, Tswalu Kalahari, Cape Town

Duration

12 days

Investment

From $18,875 per person

Ideal time of year

Year Round
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Overview
What you'll see
Itinerary
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Need to Know
Rates & Dates
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Overview

Safari in ultimate luxury

Enjoy exclusive access to South Africa's very best game viewing areas, each with unique highlights of their own, from leopards, rhino, Kalahari lions to aardvark! Carefully selected to bring you the broadest range of species in the areas they are most frequently seen, this itinerary combines phenomenal game viewing with award winning lodges, delectable food and South Africa's finest wines. Travel in style, but travel knowing that you are contributing to the conservation of vast expanses of wilderness and the communities whose livelihoods depend on them.

What you'll see

A few of the many incredible things you'll see and experience while on this journey.

The Big Five
Kalahari Lions
Meercats
Cheetah
Aardvaark
Aardwolf
Brown Hyena
Penguins
The Big Five
Kalahari Lions
Meercats
Cheetah
Aardvaark
Aardwolf
Brown Hyena
Penguins

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arrival - Johannesburg, South Africa

Welcome to South Africa! You will be met on arrival and be escorted to your connecting bush flight to Singita where you'll spend the next 3 nights. Settle in comfortably with a delicious lunch and get some fresh air on your first game drive.

Days 2 - 4: Singita Boulders Lodge, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

Become fully immersed in the wildlife experience with game drives and bush walks and spot-lit night drives that will reveal the elusive nocturnal life of the African landscape. This is prime big 5 viewing and you won't be disappointed. If you're interested, you'll have the chance to meet their k9 support unit responsible for protecting wildlife, especially rhino in the area for a small fee.

Days 5-8: Tswalu the Motse

Day 5 sees the coming together of incredible contrasts, going from the lush landscapes of the Fish and Sand Rivers to the stark, yet beautiful Kalahari. Here you'll settle into Tswalu the Motse set against an absolutely magical backdrop. The green Kalahari is nature at its most diverse and surprising, and to spend time here is to be touched by exuberant, soulful beauty which can also be viewed from way above the earth on a helicopter safari (extra cost). Take your stay to the next level and sleep under the stars on the Malori Star Bed for a once in a lifetime experience.

Days 9-11: Ellerman House, Cape Town

After 8 spectacular nights in the wild, you'll settle into a slightly different landscape - Cape Town's luxurious and stately Ellerman House. Spend your days sightseeing in the city and nights in Cape Town's finest restaurants. Depending on your interests, there are a number of cultural or wildlife tours available - The penguins of Boulders Bay are not to be missed! Hike up Table Mountain or head to the winelands for a full day of wine tasting in the gorgeous vineyards that surround the area.

Day 12: Departure - Johannesburg, South Africa

Today marks the end of your South African adventure. Transfer by road to Cape Town International airport to connect with onward flights home. Note: This itinerary is flexible to start and end from either Johannesburg or Cape Town, depending on your international flight schedule.

Where you'll stay

Singita Boulders Lodge

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Tswalu The Motse

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Ellerman House

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Need to Know

included in this experience

not included in this experience

children & family policy

Rates & Dates

Rates can vary significantly between seasons and will fluctuate based on the number of guests travelling and special offers that may be applicable. The rates below are based on two adults (sharing), travelling in mid-season.
Please contact us for a personal quote.
2022 Rates:
From $18,875 per person
Ideal travel dates:
Year Round

Conservation & impact

conservation FOCUS

Optional: Learn about the protection of wildlife and enjoy a tracking dog demonstration. Interact with researchers studying both iconic and more obscure species (such as Aardvark and Pangolin) and witness scientific conservation in progress.

visit a project and make a difference

We've carefully selected local projects that are doing amazing work for conservation in the area. You can add a visit on to your itinerary which will automatically include a direct donation to their work. Note: Some of these projects may already be included in your itinerary!

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