Southern Africa
Luxury Family Travel South Africa
— The Destination —
Pair the leopards of the Sabi Sand with the vineyards of the Cape and the wild Indian Ocean shore. The most layered safari country on the continent — combining open-vehicle Big Five game drives, world-class wine estates, Cape Dutch manor houses and the dramatic coastline of the Garden Route on a single itinerary.
— When to go —
Best time to visit
May to September — the dry winter months offer the best game viewing as animals gather around waterholes. Cape Town and the coast are beautiful in summer (November–March).
Climate & weather
The interior is mild in winter (5–25°C) and hot in summer (20–35°C). The Cape has a Mediterranean climate with wet winters. The KwaZulu-Natal coast is subtropical year-round.
— Places to visit —
Highlights of South Africa
Kruger & Sabi Sand
The most famous Big Five territory on earth, with exceptional leopard sightings and ultra-luxurious private lodges.
Cape Town
One of the world's most beautiful cities, framed by Table Mountain, with world-class dining, art and coastal drives.
The Cape Winelands
Historic wine estates, gourmet restaurants and Cape Dutch architecture in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl.
The Garden Route
A spectacular coastal drive through ancient forests, lagoons and marine reserves between Mossel Bay and Storms River.
KwaZulu-Natal
Battlefields history, Zulu culture, and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park with its hippos, crocodiles and coral reefs.
— Beyond South Africa —
Nearby attractions & onward journeys
Botswana
The Okavango Delta and Chobe are easily reached by air from Johannesburg for a multi-country safari.
Victoria Falls
A short flight to Zimbabwe or Zambia for one of the world's great natural wonders.
Mozambique
Pristine Indian Ocean islands and world-class diving complement a South Africa safari perfectly.
— Where to stay —
Featured residences in South Africa
— Who has been there —
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