South Africa Wilderness Safari for Couples

Couple walking on the beach in Saint Lucia, South Africa

What to expect on this itinerary

Handcrafted for privacy and seclusion, this amorous, two-week excursion will reveal the country’s special locales, where the atmosphere is tailor-made for two. South Africa is where romance flourishes amid wildlife and wilderness and where luxury meets this country’s laid-back charm. Explore South Africa's World Heritage site Saint Lucia, discover the wild on a four-day, Timbavati safari, treat yourself in Cape Town, and indulge in the Cape Winelands.

Countries Visited

South Africa

Places Visited

Saint Lucia, Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek

Suggested Duration

14 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Saint Lucia – Escaping to the Indian Ocean Coast

After flying internationally to Durban, you will be greeted at the airport for your two and a half hour drive along the coast to Saint Lucia. Nestled upon Indian Ocean waters, this small town evokes the essence of a beach escape. You will settle into your private villa on the beach, sink your toes into the soft sand, and gaze across the ocean. All may not be as it initially seems as a monkey can swing past, and you may hear hippos as they grunt nearby. Sometimes, you can even witness one of these giants in the town. Wildlife is integral to the experience, so as you drift off into the tropical promise, you will already be on safari.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Day 2 - 3

Saint Lucia – Quiet Beach Hours and Boat Safaris

Day 4

Saint Lucia – Day Trip to Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park

Day 5

Timbavati Private Game Reserve – Privacy Amid the Wildlife

Day 6 - 8

Timbavati Private Game Reserve – Romantic Safari in the Kruger

Day 9

Cape Town – Spa Relaxation and Constantia Dining

Day 10

Cape Town – Hidden Trails and Artistic Neighborhoods

Day 11

Cape Town – Helicopter Around the Cape

Day 12 - 13

Cape Winelands – Amorous Encounters in the Stellenbosch Valleys

Day 14

Cape Town – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Lounge around dazzling Indian Ocean beaches during a four-day stay in Saint Lucia
  • Discover the romance of the savannah with four days in the private Timbavati Game Reserve
  • Toast to adventure and feast on seclusion in the Cape Winelands
  • Explore hidden sides to Cape Town during a three-night stay in Constantia
  • Enjoy secluded dinner tables and fine dining, including a dinner for two beneath the stars in the Kruger
  • Venture on private boat safaris through iSimangaliso, which is a wetland that is filled with hippos and elephants
  • Indulge in a helicopter flight around the Cape Peninsula and soar across the Kruger in a hot air balloon
  • Tailor your African safari to your mood and explore the Kruger’s most romantic places
  • Spend a day in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi and come face to face with endangered rhinos

Starting Price

$17,900 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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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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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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