8-Day Cape Town and Sabi Sand Safari Combo

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Cape Town

On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, clients are met and transferred to The Commodore Hotel, a 4-star nautical-themed property next to the V&A Waterfront with views of Table Mountain, Table Bay and Robben Island. After check-in, the rest of the day is free to relax, enjoy the hotel's outdoor pool, sauna, gym and spa, or take a stroll around the bustling Waterfront precinct with its shops and restaurants. This is a gentle start to the tour, allowing time to settle in before the sightseeing and safari adventures ahead.

Main Destination:

Cape Town (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

The Commodore Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Cape Peninsula Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, clients set off on a full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula, following the scenic coastal drive along some of the most dramatic scenery in South Africa. Highlights include the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and the dramatic cliffs of Cape Point, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans are said to meet. The tour also visits the famous penguin colony at Boulders Beach, home to a thriving colony of African penguins. Clients return to the hotel in the late afternoon after a day filled with spectacular coastal views and wildlife encounters.

Main Destination:

Cape Peninsula

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

The Commodore Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Cape Town City and Table Mountain Tour

Following breakfast, clients enjoy a guided city tour of Cape Town, taking in historic landmarks and vibrant neighbourhoods. The tour includes a cable car ride up Table Mountain, weather permitting, offering sweeping panoramic views over the city, Table Bay and the Atlantic seaboard. Table Mountain is one of South Africa's most iconic natural landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The afternoon is left free for clients to explore at their own pace, perhaps browsing the shops and markets of the city centre or relaxing back at the hotel.

Main Destination:

Table Mountain (Cape Town)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

The Commodore Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Cape Winelands and Robben Island Tour

After breakfast, clients head out on a half-day wine tour of the scenic Cape Winelands, visiting historic estates for tastings amid rolling vineyards and mountain backdrops. In the second half of the day, a ferry departs from the V&A Waterfront for a half-day tour of Robben Island, the former prison island where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for many years. The island tour, subject to sailing times and weather conditions, offers a moving insight into South Africa's history. Clients return to the hotel in the evening after a full day combining fine wine and poignant heritage.

Main Destination:

Cape Winelands

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

The Commodore Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Fly to Sabi Sand and Sunset Game Drive

After breakfast, clients check out and transfer to Cape Town International Airport for a flight to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport. On arrival, they are met and transferred to Elephant Plains Game Lodge, a fenced, owner-run property in the northern Sabi Sand Game Reserve bordering Kruger National Park. After a late lunch and time to relax by the pool, the afternoon brings a sunset game drive with sundowners, continuing into a night drive with spotlighting to search for nocturnal wildlife. The Sabi Sand is renowned as one of Africa's premier Big 5 destinations. The day ends with dinner served in the lodge's open-air boma around a log fire.

Main Destination:

Sabi Sand Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season October to March (It can get a bit busy)

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Sabi Sands

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

LeopardCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraCommon

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BuffaloCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogRare

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & night game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full Day Safari in Sabi Sand Game Reserve

The day begins early with a sunrise game drive through the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, accompanied by coffee and rusks, as the bush comes alive with activity in the cool morning light. Clients return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast followed by leisure time at the pool, with lunch included at midday. In the afternoon, a sunset game drive sets out, complete with sundowner drinks overlooking the bush, before continuing into a night drive with spotlighting to spot elusive nocturnal species such as leopard, hyena and owls. The day concludes with dinner at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Sabi Sand Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle), afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & night game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full Day Safari in Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Another full day of safari begins with a sunrise game drive through the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, offering excellent opportunities to spot the Big 5 in their natural habitat as the bush wakes up around the vehicle. Clients return to the lodge for breakfast and some relaxation time at the pool, with lunch served at midday. In the afternoon, a further sunset game drive departs, including sundowner drinks at a scenic spot, before transitioning into a night drive with spotlighting for nocturnal sightings. The evening concludes with dinner at the lodge, rounding off another memorable day in the bush.

Main Destination:

Sabi Sand Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle), afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & night game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Sabi Sands (Greater Kruger)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Departure from Sabi Sand

Due to an early return flight, clients check out very early with a packed breakfast and no sunrise game drive is scheduled on this final morning. Clients are transferred from Elephant Plains Game Lodge to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for the flight back to Cape Town, bringing this combined city and safari adventure to a close. The tour has showcased the best of the Mother City's scenery and heritage alongside outstanding Big 5 game viewing in the renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve, bordering Kruger National Park.

Main Destination:

Sabi Sand Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.