Luxury Cape Town Safari Tours

Flying to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is easier than ever, with several nonstop and one-stop options from the United States.

Nonstop flights from the U.S.

• Delta Air Lines from Atlanta (ATL)
• United Airlines from Newark (EWR)
• United Airlines from Washington Dulles (IAD)

These routes make Cape Town particularly accessible for East Coast travelers or those connecting through one of these major U.S. hubs.

From the West Coast

Travelers from cities such as Los Angeles and San Francisco typically connect through a major U.S., European, or Middle Eastern hub. Popular options include Paris with Air France, Doha with Qatar Airways, and Dubai with Emirates.

Connecting onward & logistics

Once in Cape Town, Ubuntu Travel coordinates all onward flights and private transfers. Your journey can easily continue to safari regions such as Kruger National Park, Sabi Sand, or Madikwe, or onward to destinations elsewhere in Southern Africa.

Travel tip

For travel during these months, we recommend booking premium cabins, top hotels, and sought-after dining experiences around 6 to 9 months in advance, and even earlier for Christmas and New Year.

Like any major city, Cape Town has areas of both lower and higher risk. Most visitors enjoy a safe and memorable stay, particularly when staying in well-established visitor areas such as the V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay, Constantia, and the Cape Winelands.

Cape Town’s tourism infrastructure is well developed. Boutique hotels, private drivers, guided experiences, and established tourism areas all contribute to a comfortable journey.

As with travel in any major city, we recommend staying aware of your surroundings, avoiding unnecessary displays of valuables, and using trusted transportation services, particularly at night. Ubuntu Travel clients receive curated recommendations, private airport transfers, and 24-hour support throughout their stay.

Many of our travelers tell us they feel very comfortable in Cape Town and often return again. The city offers world-class hospitality, unforgettable scenery, and an energy that leaves a lasting impression.

Absolutely. Cape Town is one of the easiest and most rewarding cities to pair with a safari. Its international airport connects smoothly with South Africa’s top wildlife regions and destinations across Southern Africa.

Top safari pairings include:

• Kruger National Park or Sabi Sand: Fly from Cape Town to Skukuza or Hoedspruit for an exceptional Big Five safari.
• Kwandwe, Madikwe or Marataba: Excellent malaria-free safari options, particularly for families and multi-generational travelers.
• Phinda Private Game Reserve: Combine Cape Town with exceptional rhino and cheetah viewing, conservation experiences and some of South Africa’s most diverse habitats.
• Tswalu Kalahari: Fly from Cape Town to this remarkable private reserve for desert landscapes, black-maned lions, meerkats and a very different safari experience.
• Further afield: Cape Town also combines easily with Victoria Falls, Botswana’s Okavango Delta and Namibia for a multi-country Southern Africa journey.

At Ubuntu Travel, we design seamless itineraries combining city, safari and beach, all tailored to how you want to explore Africa.

No. Cape Town and the surrounding regions, including the Cape Winelands and Garden Route, are malaria-free, so malaria medication is not required if your trip is limited to these areas.

If you’re combining Cape Town with a safari in a malaria-risk region such as Kruger, Sabi Sand, or Phinda, or traveling elsewhere in Africa, your travel doctor may recommend preventive malaria medication depending on your itinerary.

A Yellow Fever vaccination is not required when traveling directly from the United States to South Africa, but requirements can change if your journey includes certain other African or South American countries. We always recommend discussing your complete itinerary with a travel doctor before departure.