13-Day Classic South Africa Safari
Experience the incredible wildlife diversity of South Africa on this 13 Days Classic South Africa Safari, from the rare aardvark in the Eastern Cape, to leopards in the Lowveld. This safari beautifully combines with a stay in picturesque Cape Town for some sight-seeing, fine dining and incredible wine.
Highlights of 13 Days Classic South Africa Safari
Day 1: Johannesburg – Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Day 2-5: Kiwandwe Private Game Reserve
Day 5-8: Londolozi, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
Day 8-11: Cape Town
Day 11-13: Franschoek
Detailed Itinerary of 13 Days Classic South Africa Safari
Day 1: Johannesburg – Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Welcome to South Africa. On arrival you will be met by our company representative, he will assist you with your luggage before connecting to your flight to Port Elizabeth. From here, you will transfer by road to Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, where you safari adventure awaits.
About Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Straddling the Great Fish River on South Africa’s, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve spans 74,000 acres of restored farmland dotted with spekboom thickets on the Eastern Cape. The park is one of the largest private reserves in the country, home to the Big Five and seven of South Africa’s eight biomes.
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is malaria-free making it an ideal destination especially for families with kids.
The park’s impressive biodiversity delivers enchanting game viewing exclusive to guests staying at its lodges and villas. Night safaris are also offered on which you can get a glimpse of aardwolves, aardvarks and more exclusive pangolin. On game drives in Kwandwe Private Game Reserve you will witness the Big Five and game such as lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, elephants, rhinos, cheetahs and black wildebeests among others.
Accommodation: Great Fish River Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 2-5: Kiwandwe Private Game Reserve
You have 3 full days to explore the vast Kiwanddwe Private Game Reserve, a beautiful reserve – 22,000 hectares of pristine wilderness. Kwandwe has one of the highest land-to-guest ratios in South Africa and a range of activities including game drives, bush walks, fishing expeditions and more await you here. Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is a melting pot for unique species including aardvark, black rhino, bat eared fox and brown hyenas.
Accommodation: Great Fish River Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5-8: Londolozi, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
From Kwandwe you will travel north to the Greater Kruger Area to the world-renowned Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. Londolozi combines luxury and conservation for an unforgettable African safari experience.
Situated on the banks of the Sand River, the area is famous for its game viewing and animal interactions, as well as the opportunity to see the legendary leopards of Londolozi.
About Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
Adjacent to the world renowned Kruger National Park, Sabi Sand Nature Reserve is famed for its intimate wildlife encounters, particularly leopard viewing. Home to a host of animals including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffaloes and rhino).
Sabi Sands is part of a conservation area that covers over two million hectares, an area equivalent to the state of New Jersey.
Accommodation: Londolozi Varty Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 8-11: Cape Town
From The wilds of the bush, your journey continues to South Africa’s mother city – Cape Town. With a stay at Ellerman House which will also be the base for your explorations, explore Cape Town’s fascinating sites at your leisure, from Table Mountain, Penguins at Boulders Beach, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and indulge in the foodie culture of Cape Town.
About Cape Town
Known as the Mother City, Cape Town is one the most beautiful cities in the world offering a range of attractions including beautiful mountains, beaches and world-class wineries. This modern, cosmopolitan city is surrounded by nature
Accommodation: Ellerman House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11-13: Franschoek
Your South African Adventure ends in the famous Cape Winelands with a stay at La Residence. Visit the wineries in Franschoek and Stellenbosch and experience some of the best wines that South Africa has to offer.
Accommodation: La Residence
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
End of 13 Days Classic South Africa Safari
This cost includes:
- Accommodation for 12 nights (4 nights at Get Fish River Lodge(Kwandwe), 3 nights at Londolozi Varty Camp (Sabi Sands), 3 nights at Ellerman House (Cape Town), 2 nights at La Residence (Franschhoek). All inclusion of meals and house drinks.
- Game drives
- Night drives
- Walking safaris
- Community visits and conservation education
- Wine tasting
- Afternoon tea
- Art galleries
- Hiking, cycling and golfing
- Services of the camps, lodge guides and staff All park conservation fees, entrance fees & bed levies All taxes, fees, and government levies
This cost does not include:
International flights into Africa Personal travel insurance Visas Additional meals and beverages Additional activities Gratuities Any new government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases which are beyond our control
