Romantic Kruger and Cape Town
Stay in two romantic lodges in South Africa with the opportunity to view the Big 5 and relax by the ocean on one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines.
Highlights of South Africa Family Holiday
A holiday for the whole family – enjoy activities such as a visit to the Boulders penguin colony, get up close and personal with an elephant at the elephant sanctuary, and see the Big 5 in a malaria-free reserve.
Scenic self-drive
Want to stick to your own schedule? This holiday will allow you to do just that. Spend 10 days exploring the highlights of the Western Cape with the flexibility of having your own car so you can stop where you want.
Exclusive Kruger safari
A luxury safari where you stay in two of Kruger Park’s finest lodges. This itinerary offers some of the most lavish accommodation with arguably the best wildlife viewing in South Africa …with the Big 5.
From Cape Town to the Victoria Falls
For those who want to experience the highlights of southern Africa. Our travellers love this itinerary because it includes three of the most iconic African destinations.
Romantic Kruger and Cape Town
Please note that this is a suggested itinerary only … if this does not suit your needs exactly, then we can create an itinerary that does.
Day 1
Depart from Johannesburg by light aircraft to the Manyaleti airstrip. On arrival you will be collected by an open 4×4 and transferred to Tintswalo Main Lodge, located in the Manyaleti Game reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park.
Tintswalo Main Lodge, one of Kruger’s most romantic lodges, is authentically decorated to recall the pioneering times of the nineteenth century African explorers. The luxurious suites all have private decks with plunge pools creating complete seclusion.
Spend three nights at Tintswalo Main Lodge enjoying activities such as early morning game drives, bush breakfasts, afternoon and evening game-viewing and nature walks. Or, if you just want to relax, you can spend your time lounging around your private plunge pool, pampering yourself with a spa treatment. And we can arrange a romantic dinner on your private deck.
Day 4
Depart from Tintswalo by light aircraft to Kruger Mpumalanga airport. Board your connecting flight to Cape Town. You’ll have a private transfer to Tintswalo Atlantic, situated on the Atlantic Ocean’s water’s edge. Tintswalo Atlantic is the perfect hideaway … tucked below the cliffs of Chapman’s Peak Drive, with only the sound of the ocean to disturb you.
Spend four nights at Tintswalo Atlantic enjoying the solitude, relaxing by the ocean, trying the mouthwatering culinary creations, and exploring the many attractions of the Cape Peninsula.
Day 8
Private transfer back to Cape Town airport in time for the check in of your departure flight.
Highlights of South Africa Family Holiday
Please note that this is a suggested itinerary only … if this does not suit your needs exactly, then we can create an itinerary that does.
Day 1
You will be met at Cape Town airport by your African Travel Expert who will assist you with the collection of your car for the start of your family self-drive holiday.
Make your way to the Cape Grace Hotel located in the Waterfront, one of Cape Town’s best known attractions.
Spend three nights at the Cape Grace Hotel enjoying the 5 star facilities from the luxurious rooms, the spa and the fine dining for adults and kids; to the fantastic kids programme – jam-packed with activity packs, the latest game consoles and books, evening story-telling and child-friendly DVDs for in-room entertainment. Baby sitters are available if required.
Day 4
Make your way to Plettenberg Bay along the Garden Route taking in the breathtaking scenery along the way (+- 5 hrs drive).
Spend four nights at Hunters Country House in the family suite…a home away from home. Days can be spent relaxing around the pool, while your kids play in the children’s recreation area with a paddling pool, jungle gym, shaded sandpit, video / TV / games room and dining room.
There is plenty to do in the surrounding area – whale and dolphin cruises, a visit to Monkeyland and the Elephant Sanctuary; or quad biking and horse riding for the more adventurous.
Day 8
Say farewell to the Garden Route and make your way to the Eastern Cape malaria free safari area (+- 4 hrs drive).
Spend two nights at Shamwari Riverdene Lodge where the whole family will experience a truly unique, educational and fun safari.
Riverdene Lodge, in addition to offering wildlife activities such as game drives in open 4×4 vehicles and a visit to the Born Free Foundation Big Cat Rescue Centre and the Wildlife Hospital, also includes facilities such as a supervised playroom and spacious green lawns, pools and jungle gym so parents can relax while their kids play.
Day 10
Your family safari ends when you drop your car off at Port Elizabeth airport (+-1 hr drive).
Scenic self-drive
Please note that this is a suggested itinerary only … if this does not suit your needs exactly, then we can create an itinerary that does.
Day 1
You will be met at Cape Town airport by your African Travel Expert who will assist you with the collection of your car for the start of your scenic self-drive holiday.
Make your way to one of the boutique hotels that we recommend, located on the lower slopes of Table Mountain in the City Bowl.
Spend three nights in Cape Town enjoying the many attractions, all of which are within easy driving distance to your hotel – from the scenic drive along the peninsula to the Cape Point National Park (with a visit to the Boulders penguin colony along the way), to the Table Mountain Cableway which takes you to the summit in under 10 minutes. The best views of Cape Town can be seen from the top of Table Mountain.
Day 4
Make your way to the Cape winelands, taking in the dramatic mountain scenery along the way (+- 1 hr drive).
You have the choice of spending your two nights in either Stellenbosch or Franschhoek; both areas are famous for producing some of the best wines in the world. We offer a choice of charming boutique hotels or guesthouses in these areas, all of which are accessible to the well-known wine farms and other attractions.
Day 6
Your next stop is the whale watching town of Hermanus, famous for the Southern Right Whale that breeds in Walker Bay from July to November each year (+- 45 mins drive).
Spend one night in Hermanus at one of our recommended guesthouses in this picturesque coastal town. Your day can be spent hiking in the nearby mountains, taking a scenic drive to the surrounding area, cage diving with the great white sharks or, in whale season, joining a boat based whale watching tour.
Day 7
From Hermanus, make your way to Wilderness along the Garden Route (+- 3 ½ hrs drive).
Spend three nights at Hilltop Country Lodge, idyllically situated in the seclusion of a Fynbos Nature Reserve between Victoria Bay and Wilderness, in the heart of the Garden Route. Enjoy activities such as nature walks, hiking, canoeing, relaxing on the nearby beaches and even a visit to the Cango Caves outside the town of Oudtshoorn.
Day 10
Your scenic self-drive holiday ends when you drop your car at George airport in time for your onward flight.
Exclusive Kruger safari
Please note that this is a suggested itinerary only … if this does not suit your needs exactly, then we can create an itinerary that does.
Day 1
Depart from Johannesburg by light aircraft flight to the Manyaleti airstrip. On arrival you will be collected by open 4×4 and transferred to Tintswalo Main Lodge, located in the Manyaleti Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park.
This reserve is well known for its low vehicle and human density… so if you want to get away from the crowds, this is the place!
Tintswalo Main Lodge is situated along a seasonal river bed among an ancient sycamore tree grove overlooking a waterhole frequented by a variety of game. Spend three nights at Tintswalo Main Lodge enjoying activities such as early morning game drives, bush breakfasts, afternoon and evening game-viewing and nature walks.
Or, if you just want to relax, you can spend your time lounging around your private plunge pool or pampering yourself with a spa treatment.
Day 4
Take a short light aircraft flight to the Singita Lebombo airstrip. Transfer by open 4×4 to Singita Lebombo lodge, located in a private concession within the Kruger National Park.
This concession is bordered by the Lebombo Mountains, and is famous for its large prides of lion. Singita Lebombo Lodge is one of a kind – from your private terrace you can watch the wildlife drama that unfolds before you. Or spend the night sleeping under the stars.
Spend three nights at Singita Lebombo Lodge enjoying activities such as early morning game drives, afternoon & evening game-viewing, guided safari walks, mountain biking and archery. Other facilities available at Lebombo Lodge include a spa complete with a fully-equipped gymnasium, and a swimming pool at the main lodge.
Day 7
Depart from Singita Lebombo by light aircraft flight to Johannesburg.
From Cape Town to Victoria Falls
Please note that this is a suggested itinerary only … if this does not suit your needs exactly, then we can create an itinerary that does.
Day 1
Go by private transfer from Cape Town airport to Welgelegen Guesthouse nestled below the landmark Table Mountain. Spend three nights at Welgelegen Guesthouse in Cape Town enjoying the many attractions – take the cableway up Table Mountain, visit the Waterfront, or book onto one of the many day tours on offer: Cape Point National Park, the Winelands, and Robben Island.
Day 4
Your private transfer takes you back to Cape Town airport for your flight to Kruger airport. Connect to a light aircraft flight to the Sabi Sands Reserve. Transfer by open 4×4 to Notten’s Bush Camp – as one of the original game lodges it has a magical bush atmosphere and offers a truly authentic African safari experience.
Spend three nights at Notten’s Bush Camp enjoying activities such as early morning game viewing; afternoon and evening game-viewing; unique walking safaris with an armed game ranger knowledgeable in all aspects of conservation, ecology and the environment of the bush; or bird watching and photographic safaris.
Day 7
Transfer to Skukuza airstrip for your charter flight to Livingstone airport, located on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls.
Private transfer to Tongabezi Lodge, a hideaway on the banks of the Zambezi River just upstream of the Falls. Spend three nights here in one of the beautiful cottages or houses, all with river views.
There is no set pattern to days at Tongabezi – you can do as much or as little as you wish, with game drives, bush walks and boating trips, a visit to Victoria Falls and a local village all included in the price.
Day 10
Private transfer to Livingstone airport in time for your flight to Johannesburg.
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