What to Expect
This South Africa safari and coast journey starts in the Timbavati Nature Reserve, a private slice of Greater Kruger where Big 5 sightings are accompanied by open skies, expert guiding, and proper bush silence. From there, head to Cape Town for cliff-hugging drives, celebrated restaurants, and neighbourhoods rich in colour and character. Slow things down in Stellenbosch, where vineyard views and cellar tastings turn lunch into a long, unhurried affair. The journey ends along the Whale Route near Hermanus, surrounded by Atlantic scenery, cliff paths, and seasonal whale watching for a champagne-air finale to your South African escape.
Quick Overview
Countries: South Africa
Highlights: Timbavati’s Big 5 safari, Cape Town’s mountain-and-ocean energy, Stellenbosch wine tastings, Hermanus and the Whale Route
Best for: Guests who like their safari with a side of sea air, cellar doors and Cape Town sparkle
Inclusions
- Meals & Beverages
- Scheduled Activities
- Transport Logistics
- Applicable Fees and Levies
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- International Flights
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance
- Items not mentioned under Inclusions
This tour is great for
- African Safari Honeymoon
- Big 5 Safari
- Game Viewing
- Gastronomy
- Nature
- Wine Tasting
Ideal duration: 10 Days
From $4,736 per person
Best time to go:
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
Your adventure begins
3 Nights in Timbavati Nature Reserve
Greater Kruger’s Private Sanctuary
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve is one of Greater Kruger’s most compelling safari destinations, where open borders with Kruger National Park allow wildlife to move freely across a vast, protected landscape. Covering 556km² of unfenced wild...
Stay at Simbavati River Lodge
Family friendly lodge in Timbavati
Simbavati River Lodge in the northern sector of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve is an excellent four-star property that offers a great private safari experience and is family-friendly, too. Be on the lookout for the wealth of wildlife to ...
Popular facilities
- Boma and Bush Dinners
3 Nights in Cape Town
South Africa’s Mother City
Cape Town balances wilderness with a cosmopolitan edge in a way that is difficult to understand until you experience it for yourself. Framed by Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, the city packs an extraordinary amount into one corner of...
Stay at Cloud Nine Boutique Hotel & Spa
Victorian fancy in Cape Town's buzz
In the charming Tamboerskloof suburb of Cape Town at the foot of Table Mountain, Cloud Nine Boutique Hotel & Spa makes its mark, carved out of five beautifully-restored heritage properties. Original Oregon woodwork and pressed steel ceilings i...
Popular facilities
- Secure Parking
- Wi-Fi
- Air-Conditioning
- Pool
- Shuttle Service
- Rooftop Bar
2 Nights in Stellenbosch Wine Route
Explore South Africa's oldest wine route
Only about 45-minutes from Cape Town, you’ll find the wine-making epicentre of South Africa: the Stellenbosch Wine Route. Comprising over 140 wineries, this is not only the Cape Winelands’ most prolific wine-producing region, but also the c...
Stay at Spier Hotel
Spier: in the heart of Stellenbosch's wine route
Visit the very heart of South Africa’s prolific wine route by staying at Spier Hotel – home to the oldest dated cellar in the country and nestled in one of the oldest settlements in South Africa. Enjoy picnics along the river, Segway tours thr...
Popular facilities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Spa
- Business Centre
- 24 Hour Security
- Secure Parking
2 Nights in Whale Route
Home to the Gentle Giants of the Sea
The gentle giants of the ocean emerge from its depths along the Whale Route. Thunderous claps echo toward the shoreline as southern right whales and humpback whales carry out courtship rituals and bear calves in sheltered bays. Dolphin spec...
Stay at One Marine Drive Boutique Hotel
Whale-watch out your window at One Marine Drive
One Marine Drive is moments from mountain hikes and walks through the fynbos-covered nature reserves near Hermanus, with more than 1,600 different plant species to admire. Birding is equally impressive in the area, but if it's whales you’re lo...
Popular facilities
- 24 Hour Security
- Charging Facilities
- Computer Facilities
- Credit Card Facilities
- Deck
- Housekeeping Service
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3 Nights: Timbavati Nature Reserve
South Africa
3 Nights: Cape Town
South Africa
2 Nights: Stellenbosch Wine Route
South Africa
2 Nights: Whale Route
South Africa
10 Nights in total
$4,736 per person
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