10 Days Best of South Africa
10 Days Best of South Africa
Embark on a 10 Days safari in South Africa, this 10 Days Best of South Africa Safari is an ideal destination for travelers on their first safari in Africa. Situated at the southernmost point of Africa, South Africa is renowned for offering alit bit of everything for the most discerning travelers.
Begin your holiday in Cape Town, a vibrant city, then make you way to the lush surrounds of the Cape Winelands by private transfer, the epicenter of gastronomy and wine culture in South Africa. Finally, you will find yourself surrounded by bush and experience the wild and wonderful magic of your safari in the private Sabi Sands Game Reserve.
Highlights of 10 Days Best of South Africa
Days 1-4: Cape Town
Days 4-6: Cape Winelands
Days 6-9: Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Day 10: Departure
Detailed Itinerary of 10 Days Best of South Africa
Days 1-4: Cape Town
Your South Africa journey starts in Cape Town, a vibrant city filled with history and heritage. Cape Town is a modern and vibrant getaway that should certainly be on your Africa bucket list. From various mountains to climb to incredible beaches, gastronomic restaurants with world class lists and an abundance of local artisans.
Cape Town is a modern, cosmopolitan city surrounded by nature, centered around Table Mountain – one of the New 7 Wonders of the world. This vibrant city is home to South Africa’s first mosque, oldest wine farm, a 350 year old garden, award-winning eateries and timelessly beautiful beaches. Also known as Africa’s Mother City, Cape Town was established in 1652 with the arrival of Dutch settlers who were sent to start a halfway station for passing chips.
Overnight at Cape Cadogan Residence.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Days 4-6: Cape Winelands
Located just under one hour’s drive from Cape Town is the impressive countryside, the Cape Winelands. This collection of small towns and villages feels like stepping back to simpler times, waking to the sounds of birds in the trees and catching each sunset with a glass of bubbles in hand. There are endless vineyards and farms to explore with some of the most celebrated gastronomic restaurants in South Africa.
The Winelands offer an indulgent country escape from the urban energy of the Mother City. World-renowned wine, charming Cape Dutch architecture, award-winning restaurants and the vernacular gable design-inspiring Cape Fold Mountains have earned the Cape Winelands prime position on any holiday in South Africa.
Beyond the vines, the endlessly beautiful and magnificently fertile, the Winelands region produces more than just wine. On your leisurely walk, fill a basket with strawberries picked by your own hand, savour cheeses, rich and fresh. Sample heavenly olive oils, handmade chocolates, whiskies, brandies, gins. You can also take to the mountains. Stellenbosch is a famous South African mountain bike hub, and a haven for hiker.
Overnight at Dock House Boutique Hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Days 6-9: Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Explore Sabi Sand Game Reserve, one of the most iconic wildlife reserves on the continent. The reserve has a well-earned reputation for being one of the best destinations for safari in South Africa.
The Sabi Sands is a private game reserve sharing 50 kilometers of unfenced border with the iconic Kruger National Park in South. The reserve is known for delivering consistently rewarding Big 5 game viewing and if this is your first trip to South Africa or the 10th, you will have the best African safari experience with a high chance of viewing the Big 5.
Sabi Sands has astonishing biodiversity, with over 500 bird and almost 150 mammal species called it home. During the game drives, you will enjoy sightings of several animals including the Big Five – elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and rhinos. Other wildlife species to lookout for include hyenas, giraffe, bushbuck, cheetah, civet, large-spotted genet, impalas, hippos, honey badgers, caracals and African wild cats among others.
Remember to pack your camera.
Overnight at Singita Sabi Sands
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Departure
Fly back to Cape Town where you will connect for your international flight back home or to your next destination. This marks the end of your South Africa Safari.
End of 10 Days Best of South Africa
