The Best of South Africa: Cape Town, Winelands, and Sabi Sand Safari
Best for: First-time safari goers, Big Five, couples, families
If you are planning your first safari in Africa, there is no better place to begin than South Africa. Positioned at the southern tip of the continent, this diverse country offers something exceptional for every traveler.
This South African Explorer itinerary showcases the nation’s most celebrated highlights. Start your journey in Cape Town, the vibrant coastal city where mountains meet the sea. Continue by private transfer to the Cape Winelands, the heart of South Africa’s food and wine culture.
Your adventure concludes in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, one of Africa’s most renowned Big Five destinations. Here, you will experience the wild beauty and unforgettable magic of South Africa’s premier safari region.
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Personalized Itineraries
Attention to detail from start to finish
Conservation Promise
Travel with a purpose
Experts in Africa
Our team of travel experts know Africa
Itinerary Highlights
- Discover Cape Town on a private city tour
- Enjoy the vibrancy of the city where mountains meet the sea
- Experience world-class gastronomy and wine in the Cape Winelands
- Visit the famous African penguins at Boulders Beach
- Sleep under the stars in the South African bush
- Encounter Big Five wildlife in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
What’s Included
- All tours and activities as outlined in the itinerary
- All ground transfers with a private driver and guide
- All inter-Africa flights as specified in the itinerary
- All accommodations on a fully inclusive basis
- Expert safari guiding throughout your journey
- Full support from the Ubuntu Travel team before, during, and after your trip
Days 1-4
Days 4-6
Days 6-10
Cape Town | South Africa
Your journey begins in Cape Town, the vibrant city where mountains meet the sea. Known as one of Africa’s top destinations, it is the perfect place to relax and explore at your own pace. Spend time on the beach, or take a scenic day trip around the Cape Peninsula to visit the famous African penguins at Boulders Beach.
For active travelers, hike Lion’s Head for panoramic views of the city and Table Mountain. At Cape Point, look for ostrich, eland, bontebok, and historic shipwrecks along the coastal trails. You can also sea kayak off the Sea Point promenade, where Heaviside’s dolphins are often seen swimming close by.
Cape Town is a city designed for outdoor living, with excellent restaurants, local wines, and endless opportunities to enjoy its natural beauty.
Cape Winelands | South Africa
Just under an hour from Cape Town lies the Cape Winelands, a countryside escape you never knew you needed. This region of charming towns and villages feels like stepping into a quieter, more graceful way of life, where you wake to birdsong and end each day with a glass of bubbles at sunset.
Discover endless vineyards, historic wine estates, and some of South Africa’s most celebrated gastronomic restaurants as you explore this world-renowned culinary and wine region.
Sabi Sand Nature Reserve | South Africa
The Sabi Sand Nature Reserve shares an unfenced border with Kruger National Park, allowing wildlife to move freely between the two.
This private reserve is renowned for its exceptional leopard sightings and dramatic predator interactions, offering front-row access to some of the most intimate wildlife encounters in Africa.
Home to the Big Five, abundant plains game, and more than three hundred bird species, Sabi Sand delivers incredibly rich and varied game viewing. With your Swarovski Optik binoculars, you can enjoy close-up views of the wildlife and landscapes that make this reserve so unforgettable.
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