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Epic Landscapes and Wildlife Experiences of South Africa

Duration
10 days
Price guide
From $18,990 per person
Year after year, South Africa continues to capture our imaginations; its much loved landscapes offer no shortage of wonders. Providing a different perspective to the classic South Africa route, this 10-day journey starts in Cape Town before meandering through the fabled Kalahari savannah, where you’ll enjoy game drives and bush walks in the country’s largest private reserve. End your adventure in the Cederberg Mountains of the Western Cape to explore San rock art dating back 10,000 years.

Trip Highlights

  • Gaze down upon Cape Town from Lion's Head
  • Sample delicious wines in the Winelands
  • Stay in South Africa’s largest private game reserve
  • Search for elusive wildlife on bush walks
  • Glimpse some of the world’s oldest rock paintings
  • See rare Cape mountain zebras in the Western Cape

Our bespoke trips include

We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:

  • Luxury accommodation throughout
  • Privately guided tours
  • Private transfers
  • Meticulously selected experiences
  • Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge

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Itinerary in detail

Every trip is shaped around you. Below is a sample route to start from; we change any part of it to suit you.

Days 1-4

Welcome to Cape Town

Start your journey with an exploration of South Africa’s oldest city. Cape Town‘s most famous landmarks such as Table Mountain, Boulders Bay and Robben Island might be well known across the world, but your travel designer will curate a selection of tours to help you get underneath the city’s skin. 

Embark on scenic hikes and in-depth discoveries, topped off with delicious food, wine and hand-picked experiences.

Welcome to Cape Town

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Head into the Winelands

Explore the picturesque Winelands on a private guided tour. Discover wine farms, quaint historical towns and vine-blanketed hills as well as some of the country’s top restaurants and boutiques. Your guide will choose wine estates and a restaurant that suit your specific tastes, and will also be able to recommend any other artistic, botanical, historic or cultural stops you may be interested in. 

Days 5-7

Discover the Kalahari's Tswalu

Spread across Botswana, eastern Namibia and the north of South Africa, look beneath the Kalahari’s harsh exterior and you’ll find a well-adapted ecosystem that supports a spectrum of animal and plant life. It spans a variety of terrains including semi-arid savannah and lush green grasslands that bloom with life.

Base yourself in the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve – South Africa’s largest private game reserve – where vast plains meet the ancient Korannaberg mountains. Spend three days exploring its diverse habitats on thrilling game drives and bush walks. 

Discover the Kalahari's Tswalu

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Enjoy private game drives

Join an experienced guide and tracker in search of exhilarating wildlife sightings. See cheetahs on the hunt, packs of wild dogs roaming the land and magnificent prides of black-maned Kalahari lions. On game drives you’ll also have the chance to spot more elusive species like aardvarks, pangolins and Hartmann’s mountain zebras.

Days 8-10

Amidst the Cederberg Mountains

The final leg of your adventure through South Africa takes you to the undulating range of the Cederberg Mountains in the Western Cape.

Staying at Bushmans Kloof, you’re surrounded by private wilderness. Fynbos-flecked plains and hidden mountain pools thread the landscape. Journey deeper to find rock formations shaped by nature. Look closer and uncover paintings that tell the story of the San: Southern Africa’s earliest inhabitants.

Amidst the Cederberg Mountains

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Trace ancient San culture

Home to more than 130 San rock art sites, Bushmans Kloof Reserve offers you the rare chance to see some of the world’s oldest rock paintings. Unravel the stories of their lives with a knowledgeable guide. Observe daily rituals, spiritual beliefs and the deep connection they shared with wildlife.

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Why book with Jacada

  • Personalised Design

    We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.

  • Authentic Experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Positive impact

    We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.

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