Private reserves around Greater Kruger
A defining part of South Africa, considered carefully within the pace and season of your journey.
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South Africa
A sophisticated mix of Big Five reserves, Cape Town, winelands, coast and exceptional food and design.
Overview
Discover South Africa.
South Africa makes it possible to combine a polished city break, celebrated food and wine, dramatic coast and a world-class safari in one journey. Cape Town and the Winelands are natural opening chapters before flights connect to the Kruger region and its private reserves, where expert guides lead day and night game drives.
Families value the range of malaria-free reserves, while couples can pair intimate lodges with coastal drives and boutique stays. With strong infrastructure and many distinct regions, South Africa works equally well as a first African holiday or a fresh, multi-layered return.
- Best time
- Year-round; May–September for safari
- Climate
- Varied; Mediterranean to subtropical
- Ideal for
- First visits, families, food and wine
- Getting there
- Major gateways in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Our journeys
Travel through South Africa.
Considered private routes, shaped around your dates, interests and preferred pace.
Every South Africa journey begins with a conversation.
Published sample itineraries will appear here as the collection grows. Until then, our team can design a private route from the ground up.
Plan this journeyThe best of South Africa
What to experience.
A sophisticated mix of Big Five reserves, Cape Town, winelands, coast and exceptional food and design.
Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula
A defining part of South Africa, considered carefully within the pace and season of your journey.
Winelands food and cellar experiences
A defining part of South Africa, considered carefully within the pace and season of your journey.
Malaria-free family safari options
A defining part of South Africa, considered carefully within the pace and season of your journey.
Garden Route and whale coast journeys
A defining part of South Africa, considered carefully within the pace and season of your journey.
Best time to visit
When to visit South Africa.
The route can be shaped throughout the year. These are the periods currently recommended by our destination team.
JanRecommended
FebRecommended
MarRecommended
AprRecommended
MayRecommended
JunRecommended
JulRecommended
AugRecommended
SepRecommended
OctRecommended
NovRecommended
DecRecommended
Year-round; May–September for safari · Varied; Mediterranean to subtropical
Recommended window
Year-round; May–September for safari
- ✓Timing aligned with the destination guidance maintained by our travel team.
- ✓Varied; Mediterranean to subtropical
- ✓Early planning gives the best choice of stays, guides and connections.
Flexible alternatives
Travel beyond the peak.
- ✓Your exact dates can still lead to a rewarding, thoughtfully adjusted route.
- ✓Availability, atmosphere and conditions can differ outside the busiest periods.
- ✓We will explain the trade-offs clearly before recommending where to go.
Important information
Know South Africa.
Best time
Year-round; May–September for safari
Climate
Varied; Mediterranean to subtropical
Ideal for
First visits, families, food and wine
Getting there
Major gateways in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Entry and health requirements change.
Always confirm current passport, visa, vaccination and health guidance for your nationality and route before travel.
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