Luxury South African Safari & Tour

Watching elephants from the bridge at Dulini Lodge in South Africa

What to expect on this itinerary

Allow yourself to be dazzled by the opulence and luxury offered by South Africa on this weeklong tour. Beginning at a lodge that defines luxury bush living, you will embark on an adventure through the wilderness in search of intimate encounters with leopards, lions and cheetahs. Moving on your second magical and untouched reserve, the adventure continues amidst archaic trees and sweeping vistas. Saturated and satisfied with wildlife, the tour concludes with a culinary spectacle in the city of Cape Town – complete with tastings of the continent’s best wines. This tour is the true combination of South Africa’s most elegant side.

Countries Visited

South Africa

Places Visited

Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Madikwe Game Reserve, Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Winelands

Suggested Duration

8 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Kruger National Park - Arrive in South Africa

Today your plane will descend into the city of Johannesburg, arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport. You will stay only briefly here, before connecting onwards to a flight that will carry you northeast to the edge of the world-famous Kruger National Park. You will land on a private bush airstrip in the heart of the Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, which boasts some of the most prolific and exclusive wildlife viewing opportunities on the continent. An open-air safari vehicle will await you on the landing strip, transferring you to your nearby lodge. Located on the banks of the Sabi River amidst enormous boulders, this lodge spares no comfort or luxury in its remote location. Wander along the boardwalks that surround this magnificent stone lodge with a fresh fruit drink in hand, before being escorted to your private cottage.

Cottages are each uniquely decorated with the surrounding environment in mind. Muted colors and textured fabrics create a sense of unity with the landscape, while open spaces and panoramic views thrust you into the heart of the bush from the comfort of your plush bed and crisp linens. Drift away into this oasis for a few hours before wandering to the main lodge for a scrumptious meal and high tea. Then, head out for an afternoon game drive.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Dinner
Day 2

Kruger National Park - Safari in the Sabi Sands

Day 3

Madikwe Game Reserve - A Change of Scenery

Day 4

Madikwe Game Reserve - Exploring the Enchanting Landscapes

Day 5

Madikwe - Final Morning Game Drive

Day 6

Cape Town - Cape Town’s Most Famous Sights

Day 7

Cape Town - Venture Into the Cape Vineyards

Day 8

Johannesburg - Connect on to your International Destination

Trip Highlights

  • Set out on your safari in search of Africa’s Big Five in the exclusive Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve
  • Immerse yourself in the glamour and elegance of one of Africa’s most luxurious lodges
  • Explore the magic of the Madikwe Game Reserve as you drive amidst archaic trees in search of elephants
  • Indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, marveling at the creations made from remote bush locations
  • Stand on the most southeastern point of Africa as waves from the Indian and Atlantic Oceans crash into each other
  • Lose yourself amidst prehistoric plants and flowering gardens as you wander the trails of the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens at sunset
  • Sample Africa’s finest wines on a guided tour through stunning vineyards tucked between mountains

Starting Price

$10,300 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Wow, I ran out of superlatives–fantastic, awesome, amazing. Everything was well organized and the recommended accommodations were all top-notch. The guides were so expert in their field. Every activity was well worth the time. Every meal was delicious.

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Our first trip to southern Africa was amazing, exceeding all expectations. We saw everything we came to see, and more. The game rides were well structured and safe, the visuals were unbelievable, and taking a side trip to Victoria Falls was a great idea. The accommodations were quite luxurious, despite being considered mid-range. There was always someone there to greet us and guide us at every travel point.

Zicasso's tour operator tailored our itinerary to our wishes and was wonderful to work with. Things couldn’t have gone better.

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We had an awesome trip. Zicasso's travel expert was amazing. She accomplished everything.

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Zicasso's trip planner arranged the most fabulous trip for my family. She knew exactly what I wanted and delivered a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Africa! She always answered my questions promptly. She chose memorable experiences for us, our lodgings were top-notch, and she "kept in touch, behind the scenes," to ensure all elements were going smoothly. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone planning a trip to Africa!

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It was very well planned. Zicasso's travel specialist was responsive and flexible in the planning process and throughout the final details.

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The trip was amazing. Zicasso's trip expert did an awesome job planning the trip. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and exceeded all of our expectations. The “in-country” travel was seamless. Our accommodations and tours were all top-notch. I can‘t thank her enough for planning this awesome experience.

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