South Africa Safari Tour: Cape Town & Untamed Safari

Cute cheetah cub at Kruger National Park, South Africa

What to expect on this itinerary

Fall in love with South Africa with this dream combination of city, nature, and safari. Landscapes set the tone, from untamed bush to majestic Table Mountain and the dramatic Cape Peninsula. Redolent storytellers fill the days: the ex-inmates of Robben Island, waddling penguins, and the Big Five animals of Thornybush Game Reserve. And then the country's unique soul provides a non-stop sensual indulgence...This really is a vacation of endless highlights.

Countries Visited

South Africa

Places Visited

Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, Johannesburg, Thornybush Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit

Suggested Duration

9 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Cape Town - Discovering Iconic Cape Town

Cape Town knows how to wow first-time visitors, the endearing shapes of the Table Mountain chain soaring above the city. On one side is the Atlantic Ocean, shimmering blue and counting down the hours until another evocative sunset. On the other are rolling mountains and valleys. It's Africa's finest city; packed with attractions, oozing color, yet gently encased in a relaxed atmosphere. After landing at Johannesburg International Airport, you'll continue on a domestic flight to Cape Town where you'll be met and transferred to the hotel. You'll enjoy four nights in Cape Town, and four days that explore the very best of this majestic city.

The views start from your hotel situated in the heart of Cape Town's Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Look one way for a stark beautiful mountain, and then turn around for the wonderful harbor and the endless ocean views. The Waterfront is the city's most vibrant upscale area, full of sailing ships, quaint steak restaurants, and the smells of fresh seafood. It's both a relaxed and a vibrant place to spend an evening, and the sunset views are unrivaled.

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Day 2

Cape Town - Exploring the Spectacular Cape Peninsula

Day 3

Cape Town - Experiencing Robben Island and Table Mountain

Day 4

Cape Town - Immersed in the Colors of Cape Town

Day 5

Johannesburg - Old World Elegance in Johannesburg

Day 6 - 8

Thornybush Private Game Reserve - Unforgettable Big Five Safari

Day 9

Hoedspruit - Fond Farewells to South Africa

Trip Highlights

  • Spend three days immersed in the African bush, savoring the sights of the Big Five and watching the natural world unfold from your luxury chalet
  • Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives through Thornybush Game Reserve, getting up close and personal with lion prides, dozens of rhinos, wading hippos, and an enigmatic cast of nature's favorite mammals
  • Spend four days in iconic Cape Town, reveling in its vibrant atmosphere and gawping at Table Mountain which towers above the Mother City
  • Slowly explore the Cape Peninsula, discovering an eclectic mix of diving penguins, dramatic views, quaint fishing villages, and spectacular coastal roads
  • Be guided around Robben Island with the tales of Nelson Mandela's 18 year incarceration delivered with thought provoking poignancy
  • Stand on the top of Table Mountain and relish the 360º panoramas, taking in the shimmering Atlantic Ocean, a fairytale mountain chain, endless beaches, and indelible city sights
  • Indulge in the old world elegance of one of the world's finest 5-star establishments, situated in the heart of Johannesburg's exclusive Sandton district

Starting Price

$11,000 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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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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