Ultimate South Africa
SafariWildlifeWinelandsCape TownKalahari

Ultimate South Africa

JohannesburgKalahari (Tswalu Reserve)Cape TownFranschhoekStellenboschPaarl / Drakenstein Valley
South Africa9-10 daysJune–September (game viewing); September–April (Cape Town)from $11,000 per couple

About This Program

An extraordinary journey from the ancient Kalahari desert to Cape Town's Atlantic shores and the sun-drenched Winelands — Africa's most complete luxury safari and culture experience.

This meticulously crafted South African journey moves through three of the continent's most extraordinary landscapes. You begin in the Kalahari — the world's largest private game reserve — tracking black-maned lions, cheetah, pangolin, and wild dogs with a dedicated private guide and vehicle. Nights are spent at Tswalu, where a Michelin-starred chef designs each meal and a Malori sleep-out deck places you under an infinite canopy of stars. From the Kalahari you fly to Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities, where Table Mountain rises above the Atlantic and the V&A Waterfront hums with energy. A private guide unlocks the Cape Peninsula, the Boulders penguin colony, and the city's extraordinary contemporary art scene. Evenings are reserved for Cape Town's world-class restaurant scene — FYN, La Colombe, and The Test Kitchen among them. The journey concludes in the Winelands, where the Drakenstein Valley frames a landscape of vine-covered mountains, Cape Dutch farmhouses, and some of Africa's finest tables. At Babylonstoren, a historic working wine farm, you wander orchards and vineyards before farm-to-table dinners at Babel restaurant. The Franschhoek valley offers La Petite Colombe, JAN at La Motte, and the legendary Tasting Room — a fitting finale to one of Africa's great journeys.

Program Highlights

Private game drives tracking black-maned lions and pangolin in the Kalahari
Michelin-starred chef dining and Malori sleep-out under the stars at Tswalu
Helicopter flight over the Kalahari desert at golden hour
Table Mountain and Cape Peninsula private guided tour
Dinner at La Colombe and FYN — two of Africa's finest restaurants
Cycling through vineyards and farm-to-table dining at Babylonstoren
Meerkat sunrise experience in the Kalahari
Private wine tasting in Franschhoek and Stellenbosch

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What's Included

  • Private charter flights: Johannesburg → Kalahari → Cape Town
  • All ground transfers in Mercedes S-Class or V-Class
  • 9 nights accommodation at selected 5-star properties
  • All meals at Tswalu (full board, all-inclusive)
  • Breakfast daily at Cape Town and Winelands hotels
  • Private guide 4 hrs/day in Cape Town and Winelands
  • Private game drives with dedicated ranger and tracker at Tswalu
  • VIP fast-track at OR Tambo International Airport
  • All park and conservation fees
  • 24/7 dedicated personal travel manager

Not Included

  • International flights to/from South Africa
  • Lunches and dinners in Cape Town and Winelands (except where noted)
  • Optional helicopter flight over the Kalahari
  • Personal expenses, gratuities, and travel insurance
  • Visa fees (if applicable)

At a Glance

Destination

South Africa · Africa

Duration

9-10 days

Best Season

June–September (game viewing); September–April (Cape Town)

Accommodation

5-star safari lodges & boutique estates

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