Malaria Free Family-Friendly Safari with Cape Town & Garden Route Tour

Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa

What to expect on this itinerary

South Africa inspires, the beaches filled with penguins and the wilderness packed with the big five on this 11-day vacation. Every member of the family feels the surreal wonder of nature; whether it’s on a game drive or watching dolphins swim past the beach. Carefully tailored to impress all ages, this malaria-free itinerary connects the inspiring destinations of the south, from Cape Town to four days of big five safaris. It's an easy and seamless journey, yet one that's always packed with fresh experiences.

Countries Visited

South Africa

Places Visited

Cape Town, Wilderness, Garden Route, Knysna, Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Addo Elephant National Park

Suggested Duration

11 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Cape Town – Welcome to South Africa

With Table Mountain towering above the Atlantic Ocean, and the city streets doused in impossible colors, Cape Town provides an inspiring introduction to family travel in Africa. There's an irrefutable sense of how nature takes the center stage, with the city tucked away amongst the mountain slopes and crashing waves. Then there is the charms and tradition that respond to revered preconceptions of Africa. You know you've landed in a new and different destination. But Cape Town, like the rest of South Africa, finds a balance between African and Western comforts. The roads are in perfect condition, everyone speaks English, and facilities for tourists are easily on par with Europe or North America. You'll be accommodated from the airport and transferred to a luxury hotel at the V&A Waterfront. Leave the hotel, walk around the pedestrianized Waterfront, and immediately experience how safe and easy it is to visit South Africa as a family. 

What's Included:

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Day 2

Cape Town – Penguins and Seals on a Cape Point Tour

Day 3

Cape Town – Cape Town and Table Mountain City Tour

Day 4

Wilderness – Immersed in the Garden Route Coast

Day 5

Wilderness – A Canoe Safari Through the Forest

Day 6

Wilderness – Beaches and Wildlife Around Wilderness

Day 7 - 8

Shamwari Private Game Reserve – Big Five Safari

Day 9

Addo Elephant National Park – Driving Through Hundreds of Elephants

Day 10

Addo Elephant National Park – Final Safari Memories

Day 11

Port Elizabeth – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Take the whole family on a big five safari and get close to Africa's famous wildlife
  • Explore the marvels of Cape Town, including standing on Table Mountain and numerous golden beaches
  • Take a tour to the tip of Africa and meet a big colony of penguins en route
  • Relax on the empty beaches of Wilderness, an exotic destination on South Africa's legendary Garden Route
  • Keep the children entertained with dozens of outdoor activities, like canoeing to waterfalls and Segway trips through the forest
  • Enjoy two days of award-winning luxury safari for a compact introduction to the big mammals of Africa
  • Continue the safari with two nights in Addo Elephant National Park, where you can self-drive past huge elephant and ungulate herds

Starting Price

$9,900 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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Carolyn T.
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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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Anil M.
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana Tour Review: 10 Nights

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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Grace J.
South Africa Travel Review: Safaris, 1 Week

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

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Nancy H.
South Africa, Zimbabwe Tour Review: Cape Town, Franschhoek, Wine Tasting, Elephant Experience, River Cruise, Wildlife, Nature, Scenery, 13 Nights

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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Catherine R.
South Africa, Zimbabwe Vacation Review: Safari, 11 Nights

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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