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South Africa's Natural Wonders

African Travel · 9 days

South Africa's Natural Wonders

Explore the wildlife rich Shamwari Game Reserve, one of the largest private conservation initiatives in Southern Africa, and home to the coveted Big Five.Discover the breathtaking scenery of the Cape of Good Hope and see the amusing antics of the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach.Experience an eco boat cruise, in search of South Africa's Marine Big Five, southern right whales, great white sharks, bottlenose dolphins, Cape fur seals and African penguins.Enjoy a variety of nature-based guided adventures, 4x4 flower safaris, horse riding and quad biking through forests and valleys.

The safari, in facts

OperatorAfrican Travel
Length9 days
RegionSOUTHERN
CountriesSouth Africa
DeparturesValid for Departures Now Through: 31 Dec 2027

Day by day

The route as the supplier files it. Ports and stops without a coordinate are still listed — they are calls, not gaps.
DayWhere
Day 1Cape Town
Day 6Shamwari Private Reserve

Every departure

This safari runs on request rather than to a fixed calendar — Valid for Departures Now Through: 31 Dec 2027. Dates are built around you.

What the fare includes

  • Experience the full spectrum of South Africa’s natural beauty and adventure. Begin in Cape Town, where coastal hikes and city explorations meet dramatic mountains and vibrant culture. Continue to the botanical and marine paradise of Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, and end with thrilling Big Five encounters at Shamwari Game Reserve. This journey blends luxury and sustainability, offering active experiences in some of the country’s most spectacular settings. Highlights: Explore the wildlife rich Shamwari Game Reserve, one of the largest private conservation initiatives in Southern Africa, and home to the coveted Big Five. Discover the breathtaking scenery of the Cape of Good Hope and see the amusing antics of the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Experience an eco boat cruise, in search of South Africa's Marine Big Five: southern right whales, great white sharks, bottlenose dolphins, Cape fur seals and African penguins. Enjoy a variety of nature-based guided adventures, 4x4 flower safaris, horse riding and quad biking through forests and valleys.

Current offers

  • The Best of South Africa – with an Extra Night Free in Private Reserves — through 2027-02-28 · Experience the Best of South Africa – Now with an Extra Night Free in Luxury Private Reserves Cape Town & Shamwari: City, Coast & Safari This tailor-made journey pairs the vibrant energy of Cape Town with the wild beauty of Shamwari Private Game Reserve, offering a seamless blend of culture, cuisine, and classic Big Five safari. Stay at the iconic Belmond Mount Nelson, exploring Cape Town at your own pace—from the Cape Peninsula and Boulders Beach penguins to the Winelands and the city’s culinary delights. From the coast, fly to the Eastern Cape for an immersive safari at Shamwari Eagles…

Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.

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