PRIVATE SAFARI: Discover the best of Cape Town and search for the Big Five on safari in Manyeleti Game Reserve on this nine-day private tour of South Africa. Ride the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, visit Cape Point and sample local wines in the gorgeous Winelands. Then fly to Manyeleti Game Reserve in Greater Kruger for three full days of game drives, bush walks, bird watching and animal tracking.
Trip Highlights
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Itinerary
Welcome to South Africa!
On arrival in Cape Town, you'll be transferred from the airport to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or head out and explore South Africa's oldest city.
Overnight: Cape Town
City tour & Table Mountain
Enjoy a guided tour of Cape Town this morning. Highlights of this tour include the oldest garden in South Africa, Company's Garden, and the Slave Lodge museum. Housed in an old colonial building, this museum tells the story of slavery in South Africa. You'll also visit Table Mountain, perhaps Cape Town's most iconic landmark. Ride the cable car (ticket not included) up to the top of the mountain for unbeatable panoramic views of the city. Returning to the hotel, the afternoon is free to head out and explore further, or relax in the hotel.
Overnight: Cape Town | Breakfast
Cape Point & Peninsula tour
Heading out of Cape Town on a full-day excursion, today you'll discover Cape Point and the rest of the Cape Peninsula, at the far south of the African continent. The scenery here is some of the finest in the world, and you'll enjoy wonderful coastal views. A stop will be made at Simon's Town, a picturesque coastal town with gorgeous beaches. One of these is Boulders Beach, home to a large penguin colony. You'll also visit the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden before returning to Cape Town.
Overnight: Cape Town | Breakfast
Winelands tour
Today is spent on a tour of South Africa's Winelands with visits to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl. Enjoy included wine tasting, sampling several of South Africa's finest homegrown wines. The scenery in this part of South Africa is truly out of this world! Return to Cape Town for one final evening.
Overnight: Cape Town | Breakfast
Manyeleti Game Reserve in Greater Kruger
Cape Town - Manyeleti Game Reserve. Leaving the hotel after breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Hoedspruit Airport (flight not included in tour cost).
On arrival, you'll be transferred to our permanent tented camp, home for the next few days. Enjoy your lunch before embarking on a game drive in Manyeleti Game Reserve. Manyeleti is an unfenced private reserve that forms part of the Greater Kruger ecozystem. It's home to all of the Big Five, and is one of the best places in South Africa for a safari.
Overnight: Manyeleti Game Reserve | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Manyeleti Game Drives
The next three full days are spent uncovering the rich tapestry of life found in Manyeleti. You'll enjoy morning and afternoon game drives each day, with the possibility to partake in other activities including walking safaris, animal tracking, and wildlife photography workshops. There's also a newly built bird hide opposite a watering hole near the camp for any keen birdwatchers to enjoy. The camp is unfenced, so wildlife is free to wander around the site, which it often does! All of your meals are prepared for you at the camp, so you can concentrate on ticking the Big Five off your bucket list.
Overnight: Manyeleti Game Reserve | Breakfast x 3, Lunch x 3, Dinner x 3
Hoedspruit Airport
Today your South African adventure comes to an end. There's an included transfer back to Hoedspruit Airport for your onward flight.
Breakfast
Prices & Dates
Prices shown are per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room. The 'Single Room' price is applicable when a single room is required, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. Please note: prices are indicative and final pricing may therefore vary, depending on hotel availability and time of travel.
Read MoreHotels
The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl, Cape Town
Located in the shadow of Table Mountain and just off buzzing Bree Street, the SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl is a contemporary award-winning hotel in the heart of the city. The hotel boasts modern, elegant rooms with ensuite bathrooms, free uncapped Wi-Fi, air-conditing, and a rooftop bar. The onsite ground floor restaurant Vigour and Verve features a wood-fired pizza oven and breakfast is served buffet style. There's also a rooftop gym with views of Table Mountain, and an indoor pool.
Honeyguide Khoka Moya Camp, Manyeleti Game Reserve
Honeyguide Khoka Moya is a luxury tented safari camp in Mayeleti Private Game Reserve. The camp is located on the banks of a river in the Greater Kruger ecosystem, bordering Kruger National Park. This family-friendly camp offers comfortable permanent tents each featuring queen-sized beds, outdoor decking, ensuite bathrooms and full-board dining. Facilities include a swimming pool and a bar, and all beds feature mosquito nets. The camp is unfenced, so wildlife is free to wander in and around the camp, leading to all manner of incredible experiences.
Prices & Dates
Prices shown are per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room. The 'Single Room' price is applicable when a single room is required, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. Please note: prices are indicative and final pricing may therefore vary, depending on hotel availability and time of travel.
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