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

Romantic South Africa

(14 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Cape Winelands, Hermanus, Cape Town, Kruger National Park safari (Singita), Sabi Sand Reserve safari (Singita)

This private South Africa itinerary is ideal for honeymooners or other travelers wanting an unforgettable romantic getaway. It includes the best of South Africa’s stunning landscapes, gourmet food and wine, amazing luxury hotels and cultural attractions, as well as wildlife safaris at the top safari lodges in legendary Sabi Sand Reserve and Kruger National Park.

Begin with a relaxing stay at a luxurious countryside hotel in the Cape Winelands, a region of vineyards, small towns and dramatic mountains. During private touring, enjoy personalized wine tastings at some of South Africa's premier vineyards and stop at Babylonstoren, a farming and culinary complex with whitewashed Cape Dutch buildings and lush gardens. Also visit the towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek to see charming historic districts, browse boutiques and dine at acclaimed restaurants according to your interests.

Next, you will be transferred to Hermanus, a beautiful coastal town that’s renowned for whale watching. One morning, enjoy an early morning whale watching (in season) or a marine safari cruise to look for penguins, fur seals and other animals. Artisans of Leisure can also arrange spa treatments, land-based whale watching and other activities.

Continue to Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful cities. During private touring, explore the city’s stunning landscapes, vibrant neighborhoods, fascinating history, and excellent food and wine scene. Enjoy fast-track access for the cable car up iconic Table Mountain, and walk among native fynbos plants in beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Learn about Cape Town history in evocative places such as Bo-Kaap (the Cape Malay Quarter), the Company’s Garden and the Castle of Good Hope. Browse for locally made clothing, jewelry and other treasures in top handicrafts markets. Enjoy reservations at Cape Town’s best restaurants, find a snack in the Time Out Market food hall, stop at a farmers market or have afternoon tea at the atmospheric Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel.

One day, enjoy a private excursion to the spectacular Cape Peninsula to see penguins at Boulders Beach, dramatic landscapes at Cape Point and along Chapman’s Peak Drive, and the area’s unique vegetation, which is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depending on your interests, Artisans of Leisure can arrange additional options, such as an excursion to Robben Island, scenic helicopter flights, Jewish touring, a visit to a township, visits to the District Six Museum or the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, touring in the Constantia wine region or an excursion to the seaside town of Hermanus.

Next, spend time at luxurious Singita safari lodges in two of South Africa’s best luxury safari locations: Kruger National Park and Sabi Sand Reserve. During morning and afternoon game drives, look for the Big Five (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and Cape buffaloes), as well as hippos, giraffes and other animals and birds. During leisure time, perhaps make spa appointments, lounge by the pool or browse the boutique for locally made crafts and artworks. Also enjoy three gourmet meals per day, accompanied by top South African wines. Walking safaris, visits to local communities and other activities can also be arranged.

This tour can be further customized with additional destinations or activities according to your interests.

Itinerary Overview
Day 1

Arrive Cape Town – Cape Winelands

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

Day 2

Cape Winelands

Full-day private tour including wine tastings

Day 3

Cape Winelands – Hermanus

Private transfer to luxury hotel for 2 nights, with scenic touring and wine and cheese tasting en route

Day 4

Hermanus

Early-morning whale-watching cruise or marine safari. Balance of day at leisure

Day 5

Hermanus – Cape Town

Private transfer to Cape Town hotel for 3 nights, with scenic touring en route, including Kirstenbosch

Day 6

Cape Town

Half-day private city tour

Day 7

Cape Town & Cape Peninsula

Full-day private excursion: Boulders Beach penguin colony, Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope, Chapmans Peak Drive

Day 8

Cape Town – Mbombela (Nelspruit) – Kruger National Park

Private airport transfer for commercial flight to KMI Airport (Nelspruit), connecting to light-aircraft flight to Kruger National Park airstrip. Transfer to Singita luxury safari lodge for 3 nights

Day 9

Kruger National Park

Morning and afternoon wildlife safaris

Day 10

Kruger National Park

Morning and afternoon wildlife safaris

Day 11

Kruger National Park – Sabi Sand Reserve

Morning transfer to airstrip and inter-lodge light-aircraft flight to Singita luxury safari lodge for 3 nights. Afternoon wildlife safari

Day 12

Sabi Sand Reserve

Morning and afternoon wildlife safaris

Day 13

Sabi Sand Reserve

Morning and afternoon wildlife safaris

Day 14

Sabi Sand Reserve – Depart Johannesburg

Morning transfer to airstrip for light-aircraft flight to Johannesburg. Airport assistance to international departure flight


Hotels
Cape Winelands:

La Residence

Hermanus: Birkenhead House
Cape Town: One&Only Cape Town, The Silo, Ellerman House or Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel
Kruger National Park: Singita Lebombo or Singita Sweni
Sabi Sand Reserve: Singita Boulders or Singita Ebony

Cost
$40,255 Per person (based on double occupancy)

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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