Curated by: Janine Gous
12 Days in South Africa
Cape Town's bustling cityscapes and thrilling beaches will captivate you at every turn before you journey to the enchanting winelands. From this beautiful beginning, you will journey to Hermanus for more glamour and premium whale-spotting. Next up, explore your wild side and encounter the Big 5 on safari in Sabi Sand Game Reserve while staying in luxurious accommodation.
Cape Town’s own Millionaire’s Row is found in Camps Bay and Clifton. Mansions dot the slopes of Lion’s Head and Twelve Apostles, providing the backdrop for sands fringed with leaning palm trees and turquoise waters. These...
Cape Town’s own Millionaire’s Row is found in Camps Bay and Clifton. Mansions dot the slopes of Lion’s Head and Twelve Apostles, providing the backdrop for sands fringed with leaning palm trees and turquoise waters. These beaches are home to social butterflies flaunting sun-baked bodies and designer swimwear during the day before they go on to fill bars and restaurants across the road by night.
Sea Five Boutique Hotel allows you to experience the glitz and glamour of Camps Bay within walking distance. This beautiful boutique hotel's Suites blend South African and Mediterranean décor flawlessly. The sea and mountain views and the personal service make Sea Five a dream seaside escape.
The most prominent and well-known hotel on the Camps Bay Strip, The Bay Hotel has become a well-loved landmark in this glitzy, beach-loving suburb. Experience has ensured that The Bay Hotel has found the right combination of casual and sophisticated, and offers luxury facilities and services that never cease to impress.
Aristocratic emulation in Camps Bay Taking inspiration from Louis XIV’s Chateau de Marly – a 17th-century retreat built for the leisurely pastimes of his family – The Marly Boutique Hotel promises all manner of entertainment. Whether this involves relaxing spa and beach days or sightseeing trips into the city, guests have access to a variety of options, all accompanied by five-star service.
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...
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 country’s oldest wine route. And that’s not even counting the berry, cheese, and olive farms interspersed along the route.
See More Stellenbosch Wine RouteImagine waking up and opening the curtains drawn across the floor-to-ceiling windows of your hotel room or designer villa to be met with spectacular mountain views from atop Helshoogte pass in the Cape Winelands. This is the experience at Clouds Estate, a working wine farm and boutique hotel where dreams blur with reality.
Delaire Graff Estate is a place of true indulgence. A private winery, art gallery, two restaurants and spa make leaving the estate no easy task. Combined with ultra-luxurious guest lodges, complete with heated, private plunge pools and views of Stellenbosch valley and the Simonsberg mountains, Delaire is an experience of its own and not easily matched.
A combination of inspired décor, opportune location and excellent facilities makes Majeka House a firm Rhino Africa favourite for those seeking to discover the Cape Winelands. Found in the historical town of Stellenbosch, Majeka is just a hop, skip and a jump from hundreds of wine estates, restaurants and outdoor activities.
Hermanus is a town that has it all! Not only is it considered the heart of the Whale Route and home to a burgeoning wine industry, but its location in Walker Bay boasts the best land-based whale-watching opportunities in...
Hermanus is a town that has it all! Not only is it considered the heart of the Whale Route and home to a burgeoning wine industry, but its location in Walker Bay boasts the best land-based whale-watching opportunities in the world.
See More HermanusAt De Kelders Private Retreat and ocean retreat, guests are hosted by celebrated author, designer and chef, Neil Stemmet, who lovingly created his own idea of the perfect beachside home. A dazzling collection of objet d’art, guest rooms that ooze style and Neil’s congenial banter entertain guests as he cooks up something delectable in the kitchen.
The Cape Floral Kingdom’s crowning glory is undoubtedly Grootbos Nature Reserve. It's home to 765 plant species – 100 of which are endangered and six of which are entirely new to mankind. The reserve also boasts the luxurious Grootbos Garden Lodge, a peaceful retreat amid ancient milkwood trees, surrounded by fynbos and overlooking the ocean.
On the shores of the Hermanus Lagoon, the lagoon lodges at Mosaic Lagoon Lodge promise a romantic and exclusive experience in their mountain-facing Suites. Endless entertainment such as boat cruises and quad bike tours on-site or day trips to Hermanus to whale watch and shark cage dive are available.
Hardly in need of any introduction, Sabi Sand is the Rolls Royce of Game Reserves and, better yet, it forms part of and shares the Greater Kruger area's wildlife. Big 5 game viewing is second to none and the lodges here are...
Hardly in need of any introduction, Sabi Sand is the Rolls Royce of Game Reserves and, better yet, it forms part of and shares the Greater Kruger area's wildlife. Big 5 game viewing is second to none and the lodges here are some of the most luxurious that South Africa's safari scene has to offer.
See More Sabi Sand Game ReserveArathusa Safari Lodge offers the quintessential armchair safari experience. Enjoy top-class game-viewing, whether it be while sipping a gin and tonic on your private verandah overlooking the waterhole or out in the bush of the world-renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve.
Embracing one of the largest waterholes in the Northern Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Chitwa Chitwa Game Lodge aims to astonish and delight with Afro-chic decor, delicate fusion cuisine and world-class Big 5 game-viewing. Enjoy the genuine hospitality of the Chitwa Chitwa family while you cultivate lasting memories of this magnificent, authentic African experience.
In the northern section of Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Simbambili Game Lodge offers a unique and exclusive Moroccan-style hideaway on the banks of the Manyeleti River. It's a truly romantic safari destination, with Suites boasting salas and plunge pools, and the land showcasing splendid wildlife.
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We are a Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) affiliated and bonded company, completing the circle of a one-stop travel shop to Africa. We are also members of African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA), which is Europe’s largest trade association promoting Africa.
For five years running we’ve been awarded the title of Africa’s Leading Safari Company by the World Travel Awards, the Oscars of the travel industry. Ladies and gentlemen, you're dealing with the King of this Jungle!
We are the only tour operator in Africa to provide complimentary financial protection. This means that should anything go wrong you can rest assured that we have you covered. It’s included in each booking and is completely free of charge.
We have direct relationships with over 1,500 suppliers across Africa. Based in spectacular Cape Town, we’re on the ground which allows us to cut out agents and the middlemen, delivering you the best pricing possible.
Our itineraries are like the spots on a leopard’s coat - each one is different. We’ll tailor-make your trip to suit your individual needs rather than simply asking you to choose. Through this we create your dream trip.
Through our volume and direct relationships, we will ensure that you never pay more than you should. We’re so confident that if you manage to somehow find the same holiday for less, we'll beat it.
We’ve slept in the beds, tasted the food, met the people and seen the wildlife. Then we went back and did it all again, just to be sure. We’ll keep on going back to ensure that what we recommend is perfect for you. We pride ourselves on being the authority on African travel.
We want only the best for the place we call home, and that’s why are devoted to conservation and community upliftment. Join us, and leave your legacy in Africa.
