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SELF-DRIVE ITINERARY

South Africa

City, Beach and Bush Explorer

10 NIGHTS FROM £5,945 per person

This ten-night itinerary is a real mix of city life, South African culture, classic Game experiences and beautiful beaches with captivating Indian Ocean views. Staying at stunning accommodation along the way, whether you are a first-time visitor or return guest, this trip will tick all of your boxes. 

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS expand_more

Visit two of South Africa's spectacular cities

Stay at a unique property situated within an impressive wildlife sanctuary on a stretch of private beach

Visit the town of Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape

Enjoy a sundowner after your Big 5 Game experience

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Set your sights on spotting the Big 5, with dedicated game rangers who will bring your whole experience to life and explain how the massive conservation efforts over the last 30 years has reintroduced wildlife to the area you are in, creating unforgettable game experiences.

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ITINERARY DETAILS

    DAY 1-2 DETAILS ACCOMMODATION

    Spend two nights in this mega metropolis where suggested excursions include a tour of Soweto, an excellent way to get to know Johannesburg’s proud and colourful style or a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site ‘Cradle of Humankind’. Located just north of the city the site holds the largest amount of human ancestral remains within its limestone cave networks.

    Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spakeyboard_arrow_right
    • Type: Boutique Hotel
    • Summary: An exclusive, award-winning boutique hotel
    • Feature: A luxurious retreat to immerse yourself in
    • Rooms: 24 Suites and 1 seven-bedroom villa
    • Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Star rating: 5 Star
    DAY 3-4 DETAILS ACCOMMODATION

    Fly to Gqeberha, formally known as Port Elizabeth before transferring to the picturesque Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve. The ideal compliment to a traditional safari experience, activities here range from sand boarding to refreshing spa treatments, game drives or simply relaxing on your deck with views across the Indian Ocean.

    Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve
    • Summary: On the Sunshine Coast of the Eastern Cape, just a short distance from the coastal town of Port Alfred.
    DAY 5-7 DETAILS ACCOMMODATION

    Travel down to Shamwari Game Reserve for a three night stay. Here, dedicated game rangers will bring your whole experience to life and explain how the massive conservation efforts over the last 30 years has reintroduced wildlife to the area creating unforgettable game experiences!  As well as offering up a delectable selection of food and wine, a stay at Shamwari includes twice daily Game Drives, the opportunity to do bush walks and plentiful wildlife spotting opportunities. This itinerary is based on a stay at Long Lee Manor but there is an amazing selection of seven lodges and camps to choose from.

    Long Lee Manor at Shamwari Private Game Reservekeyboard_arrow_right
    • Type: Luxury Lodge
    • Summary: An elegant Edwardian-style manor house overlooking the plain
    • Feature: A large rim-flow pool and exceptional safari activities
    • Rooms: 17 rooms and suites
    • Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa
    DAY 8-11 DETAILS ACCOMMODATION

    Head to South Africa's Mother City, Cape Town is renowned for it's excellent array of restaurants, access to exhilarating activities, beautiful scenery and vibrant culture. While there you might want to travel by cable car up iconic Table Mountain, or for a an alternative city view take a hike up Lions Head.  A must-do day tour is heading down to the Cape of Good Hope being sure to stop off on route to visit the adorable penguins at Boulders Beach. On your final day, enjoy the morning at your leisure before your return flight to the UK. 

    Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Townkeyboard_arrow_right
    • Type: Luxury Hotel
    • Summary: An elegant hotel set close to the iconic Table Mountain
    • Feature: Offers its guests superb Cape hospitality
    • Rooms: 198 rooms & suites
    • Location: Cape Town, South Africa
    • Star rating: 5 Star
DAY 1-2ACCOMMODATION
Johannesburg

Spend two nights in this mega metropolis where suggested excursions include a tour of Soweto, an excellent way to get to know Johannesburg’s proud and colourful style or a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site ‘Cradle of Humankind’. Located just north of the city the site holds the largest amount of human ancestral remains within its limestone cave networks.

Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spakeyboard_arrow_right
  • Type: Boutique Hotel
  • Summary: An exclusive, award-winning boutique hotel
  • Feature: A luxurious retreat to immerse yourself in
  • Rooms: 24 Suites and 1 seven-bedroom villa
  • Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Star rating: 5 Star
DAY 3-4ACCOMMODATION
Port Alfred

Fly to Gqeberha, formally known as Port Elizabeth before transferring to the picturesque Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve. The ideal compliment to a traditional safari experience, activities here range from sand boarding to refreshing spa treatments, game drives or simply relaxing on your deck with views across the Indian Ocean.

Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve
  • Summary: On the Sunshine Coast of the Eastern Cape, just a short distance from the coastal town of Port Alfred.
DAY 5-7ACCOMMODATION
Shamwari Private Game Reserve

Travel down to Shamwari Game Reserve for a three night stay. Here, dedicated game rangers will bring your whole experience to life and explain how the massive conservation efforts over the last 30 years has reintroduced wildlife to the area creating unforgettable game experiences!  As well as offering up a delectable selection of food and wine, a stay at Shamwari includes twice daily Game Drives, the opportunity to do bush walks and plentiful wildlife spotting opportunities. This itinerary is based on a stay at Long Lee Manor but there is an amazing selection of seven lodges and camps to choose from.

Long Lee Manor at Shamwari Private Game Reservekeyboard_arrow_right
  • Type: Luxury Lodge
  • Summary: An elegant Edwardian-style manor house overlooking the plain
  • Feature: A large rim-flow pool and exceptional safari activities
  • Rooms: 17 rooms and suites
  • Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa
DAY 8-11ACCOMMODATION
Cape Town

Head to South Africa's Mother City, Cape Town is renowned for it's excellent array of restaurants, access to exhilarating activities, beautiful scenery and vibrant culture. While there you might want to travel by cable car up iconic Table Mountain, or for a an alternative city view take a hike up Lions Head.  A must-do day tour is heading down to the Cape of Good Hope being sure to stop off on route to visit the adorable penguins at Boulders Beach. On your final day, enjoy the morning at your leisure before your return flight to the UK. 

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Townkeyboard_arrow_right
  • Type: Luxury Hotel
  • Summary: An elegant hotel set close to the iconic Table Mountain
  • Feature: Offers its guests superb Cape hospitality
  • Rooms: 198 rooms & suites
  • Location: Cape Town, South Africa
  • Star rating: 5 Star

10 NIGHTS FROM £5,945 per person

Price based upon economy flights from London, transfers, UK airport lounge passes and meals and excursions as specified.Pricing based upon a departure date of 15 Sep 2024 with economy flights from London. Transfers, UK airport lounge passes, meals and excursions as specified.

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