This South Africa and Mozambique journey is built around contrast, moving from city streets to open ocean, with wine country, whale-watching and Big 5 safari in between. Begin in Cape Town, where Table Mountain rises behind a city made for exploring, from its beaches and eclectic neighbourhoods to the coastal roads curling around the peninsula. Then, follow the coast to Hermanus, where cliff paths overlook Walker Bay and southern right whales arrive offshore in season.
Turn inland for Franschhoek, swapping sea views for vineyard valleys, cellar doors and afternoons that tend to unfold around good food and even better wine. From here, head into Big 5 country, splitting your safari between Kapama Game Reserve and Sabi Sand Game Reserve. After a brief Johannesburg stop, there’s one final shift: Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago, where the bush gives way to warm Indian Ocean water, dhow sails on the horizon and barefoot, island days with nowhere else you need to be.
Countries: South Africa, Mozambique
Highlights: Cape Town’s coast and culture, Hermanus whale watching, Franschhoek’s wine country, Big 5 safaris, Bazaruto’s island bliss
Best For: Those who want it all – South Africa’s greatest hits before slowing right down on one of the Indian Ocean’s most beautiful island escapes.
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Ideal duration: 18 Days
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Cape Town balances wilderness with a cosmopolitan edge in a way that is difficult to understand until you experience it for yourself. Framed by Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, the city packs an extraordinary amount into one corner of...
A five-star sojourn of bespoke luxury, the Victoria & Alfred Hotel is set right in the heart of Cape Town's entertainment hub of the V&A Waterfront. Personalised service, attention to detail and South African hospitality are the orders of the ...
Hermanus is a town that has it all! Not only is it considered the heart of the Whale Route and home to a burgeoning wine industry, but its location in Walker Bay boasts the best land-based whale-watching opportunities in the world....
One Marine Drive is moments from mountain hikes and walks through the fynbos-covered nature reserves near Hermanus, with more than 1,600 different plant species to admire. Birding is equally impressive in the area, but if it's whales you’re lo...
Hailed as the ‘gourmet capital’ of South Africa, the Franschhoek Wine Valley packs an oh-so-pleasant punch on the palate. With award-winning restaurants and over 50 wineries peppered throughout the village and its surrounds, Franschhoek has...
In between the mountains and vineyards of the Cape Winelands, the relaxed, “barefoot-luxury” Angala Boutique Hotel offers a comfortable stay, whether you’re here to taste, hike, cycle or simply to slow down. With a selection ...
Kapama Private Game Reserve occupies a vast tract of land nestled between the northern Drakensberg mountains and the Greater Kruger region, a celebrated wildlife haven. It is the largest single-owner game reserve in the region and is loved ...
Kings Camp is situated in the north-eastern corner of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve and strives to create an engaging safari experience that is both authentic and luxurious. The beautifully appointed Suites all have indoor and private o...
Hardly in need of any introduction, Sabi Sand is the Rolls Royce of Game Reserves and, better yet, it forms part of and shares the Greater Kruger area's wildlife. Big 5 game viewing is second to none and the lodges here are some of the most...
Londolozi Varty Camp is the original heart of Londolozi, resting beneath riverine trees on the banks of the Sand River. With a strong family legacy, warm campfire atmosphere and views across the water, it offers an inviting safari base for cou...
Johannesburg, South Africa's very own concrete jungle, is a busy blend of colour and commotion. Nicknamed the ‘City of Gold’ (because of its past as a mining mecca), Johannesburg is both the economic hub of the country and an exemplary mode...
The InterContinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport Hotel offers luxury and convenience alike, with a health spa, rooftop pool with great views of the city and top-class wining and dining. And, being a short walk away from O.R. Tambo Airport,...
Just the mention of the Bazaruto Archipelago conjures up images of sandy beaches and tropical turquoise waters stretching into infinity. Rest assured that when you get here, these images become a reality in the pearl of the Indian Ocean....
Azura Benguerra Island brings you to a beach-fringed corner of Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago, where each villa comes with its own pool, beach sala and dedicated Mozambican host. Snorkel Two Mile Reef, sail by dhow, ride horses along ...
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3 Nights: Cape Town
South Africa
2 Nights: Hermanus
South Africa
2 Nights: Franschhoek Wine Valley
South Africa
2 Nights: Kapama Game Reserve
South Africa
3 Nights: Sabi Sand Game Reserve
South Africa
1 Night: Johannesburg
South Africa
5 Nights: Bazaruto Archipelago
Mozambique
18 Nights in total
$16,134 per person
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