Luxury South Africa Tours

Essence of South Africa
(9 days)
Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Sabi Sand Reserve safari (Singita)

Introduction to South Africa: Cape Town & Safari
(7 Days)
Cape Town, Sabi Sand Reserve safari

Highlights of South Africa
(15 days)
Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Kalahari Desert safari (Tswalu), Johannesburg, Sabi Sand Reserve safari (Singita)

Family Tour of South Africa
(12 days)
Cape Town, Kalahari Desert safari (Tswalu), Sabi Sand Reserve safari (Singita)

Romantic South Africa
(14 days)
Cape Winelands, Hermanus, Cape Town, Kalahari Desert safari (Tswalu), Sabi Sand Reserve safari (Singita)

Luxury Food, Wine & Safari Tour of South Africa
(12 days)
Cape Town, Hermanus, Cape Winelands, Sabi Sand Reserve safari (Singita)

Journey Through South Africa
(17 days)
Johannesburg, Rovos Rail, Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Hermanus, Sabi Sand Reserve safari (Singita)

Best of Cape Town
(6 days)
Cape Town with Cape Peninsula & Cape Winelands

Cape Town, Cape Winelands & Safari (No Flights Tour)
(10 days)
Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve safari

Malaria-free South Africa
(10 days)
Cape Town, Madikwe Game Reserve safari, Kalahari Desert safari (Tswalu)

Multi-country Tours

Highlights of South Africa & Victoria Falls
(9 days)
Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Sabi Sand Reserve safari (Singita)

South Africa & Victoria Falls: Cape Town, Winelands, Safaris
(12 days)
Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Victoria Falls safari (Matetsi), Sabi Sand Reserve safari (Singita)

Classic South Africa, Botswana & Victoria Falls
(14 days)
Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Sabi Sand Reserve

South Africa & Botswana
(13 days)
Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Okavango Delta, Johannesburg, Greater Kruger NP

Romantic Safari & Sea
(13 days)
Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Greater Kruger NP, Beach Resort (Seychelles, Mauritius or Mozambique)

Cairo to the Cape: Egypt & South Africa
(17 days)
Cairo & the Pyramids, Abu Simbel, Nile Cruise (Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor), Cape Town, Sabi Sand Reserve

Ultimate Journey Through Southern Africa
(21 days)
Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Greater Kruger NP, Windhoek, Soussusvlei, Skeleton Coast, Johannesburg, Moremi Game Reserve

Journey Through South Africa, Kenya & Tanzania
(16 days)
Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater, Singita Grumeti Reserves (Serengeti)

Highlights of South Africa & Namibia
(15 Days)
Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Sossusvlei, Skeleton Coast, Johannesburg, Greater Kruger NP

South Africa & Botswana

(13 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Okavango Delta, Johannesburg, Greater Kruger NP

This private luxury tour combines two of the most renowned game-viewing areas in Botswana and South Africa: the Moremi Game Reserve in Botswana's Okavango Delta, and Singita's private concession in the Sabi Sand Reserve. In addition, enjoy personalized private touring and stays at exclusive hotels in Johannesburg, the Cape Winelands and Cape Town.

Begin in the beautiful Cape Winelands. Spend two nights at a luxurious retreat in Franschhoek with private touring in the region, including personalized wine tastings at some of South Africa's premier vineyards and a visit to the charming and historic town of Stellenbosch. There will be ample time to explore the town, browse high-end artisan boutiques and indulge in some of the country's most acclaimed gourmet restaurants.

Transfer over the beautiful Franschhoek Pass to Gansbaai to enjoy an early morning whale watching (in season) or shark diving cruise. Afterwards, enjoy some free time inHermanus before continuing to Cape Town, one of Africa’s premier cultural destinations, for three nights at one of our favorite luxury properties. Enjoycomprehensive private touring with one of Cape Town's most knowledgeable guides. Learn about the city's fascinating history and architecture; take a cable car to the top of the iconic Table Mountain; experience local markets, boutiques, museums, and noted African art galleries; and enjoy Cape Town's incredible food and wine scene, including reservations at top restaurants. Depending on your interests, enjoy other highlights, such as Bo Kaap (the Cape Malay Quarter), and the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. One day, take a private excursion along the scenic coastal road to the Cape Peninsula and visit the Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach and quaint seaside towns. Private yacht cruises, an excursion to Robben Island, scenic helicopter flights, adventure activities, philanthropic touring of nearby townships and day trips to Hermanus can also be arranged, upon request.

Fly to Maun and connect with a light aircraft flight to your luxury safari lodge in the Okavango Delta. Spend three nights at Mombo Camp, a renowned “land camp” on Chief’s Island in the delta’s Moremi Game Reserve, an area of pristine wilderness and one of the world’s top wildlife viewing regions. Spot the Big Five during daily game drives with an expert ranger. A highlight of this area is the high concentration of plains game that come to graze on the sweet grasses of the island and the large number predators they attract, giving this area the name, “the predator capital of the world.” Return to Johannesburg, where you will be assisted to your international flight.

Conclude your tour with a three-night luxury safari in Greater Kruger National Park (Sabi Sand Reserve or Thornybush Reserve). This area is renowned for its diverse wildlife including the Big Five and is particularly known for leopard sightings. Stay at an ultra-luxurious safari lodge and enjoy morning and afternoon game drives and guided bush walks during your stay. If desired, a visit to a local community can be arranged. There will also be time to indulge in spa treatments and enjoy elaborate gourmet meals paired with South Africa's best wines. Fly to Johannesburg, where you will be assisted to your international flight.

Itinerary Overview
Day 1

Arrive Cape Town, South Africa & Cape Winelands

Airport assistance through immigration. Private arrival transfer to Cape Winelands for 2 nights

Day 2

Cape Winelands

Full-day private tour, including wine tasting

Day 3

Cape Winelands – Cape Town

Early-morning private transfer to Gansbaai for shark diving or whale-watching cruise. Private transfer to Cape Town for 3 nights, with stop in Hermanus en route

Day 4

Cape Town

Full-day private city tour

Day 5

Cape Town & Cape Peninsula

Full-day private excursion

Day 6

Cape Town – Maun, Botswana – Okavango Delta (Chief’s Island)

Private transfer to airport for commercial flight to Maun, connecting with scheduled light aircraft flight to Okavango Delta. Arrival transfer to luxury safari lodge for 3 nights. Afternoon game-viewing activity

Day 7

Okavango Delta

Morning and afternoon land- and water-based safaris

Day 8

Okavango Delta

Continue twice-daily game-viewing activities

Day 9

Okavango Delta – Johannesburg, South Africa

Morning lodge-based activities. Transfer to airstrip for scheduled light aircraft flight to Maun, connecting with commercial flight to Johannesburg. Airport assistance through immigration. Private transfer to hotel for 1 night

Day 10

Johannesburg – Greater Kruger NP

Private transfer to airport for scheduled light aircraft flight to luxury safari lodge for 3 nights. Afternoon game-viewing activity

Day 11

Greater Kruger NP

Morning and afternoon wildlife safaris

Day 12

Greater Kruger NP

Continue twice-daily game drives. Option for local community visit or walking safari

Day 13

Greater Kruger NP – Depart Johannesburg

Morning game-viewing activity. Transfer to airstrip for scheduled light aircraft flight to Johannesburg. Airport assistance to international departure flight


Accommodation
Cape Winelands:

La Residence

Cape Town:

The Silo, Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel or Ellerman House

Chief's Island:

Mombo Camp

Johannesburg: The Saxon
Greater Kruger NP:

Singita Boulders (Sabi Sand Reserve) or Royal Malewane (Thornybush Reserve)


Cost
Upon request  

Luxury South Africa Tours

Essence of South Africa
(9 days)
Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Sabi Sand Reserve safari (Singita)

Introduction to South Africa: Cape Town & Safari
(7 Days)
Cape Town, Sabi Sand Reserve safari

Highlights of South Africa
(15 days)
Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Kalahari Desert safari (Tswalu), Johannesburg, Sabi Sand Reserve safari (Singita)

Family Tour of South Africa
(12 days)
Cape Town, Kalahari Desert safari (Tswalu), Sabi Sand Reserve safari (Singita)

Romantic South Africa
(14 days)
Cape Winelands, Hermanus, Cape Town, Kalahari Desert safari (Tswalu), Sabi Sand Reserve safari (Singita)

Luxury Food, Wine & Safari Tour of South Africa
(12 days)
Cape Town, Hermanus, Cape Winelands, Sabi Sand Reserve safari (Singita)

Journey Through South Africa
(17 days)
Johannesburg, Rovos Rail, Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Hermanus, Sabi Sand Reserve safari (Singita)

Best of Cape Town
(6 days)
Cape Town with Cape Peninsula & Cape Winelands

Cape Town, Cape Winelands & Safari (No Flights Tour)
(10 days)
Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve safari

Malaria-free South Africa
(10 days)
Cape Town, Madikwe Game Reserve safari, Kalahari Desert safari (Tswalu)

Multi-country Tours

Highlights of South Africa & Victoria Falls
(9 days)
Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Sabi Sand Reserve safari (Singita)

South Africa & Victoria Falls: Cape Town, Winelands, Safaris
(12 days)
Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Victoria Falls safari (Matetsi), Sabi Sand Reserve safari (Singita)

Classic South Africa, Botswana & Victoria Falls
(14 days)
Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls, Sabi Sand Reserve

South Africa & Botswana
(13 days)
Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Okavango Delta, Johannesburg, Greater Kruger NP

Romantic Safari & Sea
(13 days)
Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Greater Kruger NP, Beach Resort (Seychelles, Mauritius or Mozambique)

Cairo to the Cape: Egypt & South Africa
(17 days)
Cairo & the Pyramids, Abu Simbel, Nile Cruise (Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor), Cape Town, Sabi Sand Reserve

Ultimate Journey Through Southern Africa
(21 days)
Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Greater Kruger NP, Windhoek, Soussusvlei, Skeleton Coast, Johannesburg, Moremi Game Reserve

Journey Through South Africa, Kenya & Tanzania
(16 days)
Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater, Singita Grumeti Reserves (Serengeti)

Highlights of South Africa & Namibia
(15 Days)
Cape Winelands, Cape Town, Sossusvlei, Skeleton Coast, Johannesburg, Greater Kruger NP

Testimonials

The South Africa trip was beyond amazing. The guides and trackers were wonderful and very knowledgeable. We couldn’t have been happier.
~ J.D., Newtonville, MA

Our honeymoon in South Africa and the Seychelles was AMAZING! Everything went perfectly and we loved how it felt so special….the destinations and hotels were superb!
~ S.A., Doha, Qatar

The lodges in South Africa were incredible and we loved our guide. The Artisans of Leisure on-the-ground representatives were invaluable…It was spectacular. 
~ V.R., McLean, VA

 

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