11-Day Cape Town, Safari & Beach

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

Vibrant Cape Town

Arrive in beautiful Cape Town, where you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to The Clarendon Bantry Bay for a three-night stay on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Settle in and explore this remarkable city at your own pace, or let us arrange a selection of memorable day tours. Discover the Cape of Good Hope and the penguins at Boulders Beach, explore the city, enjoy a foodie experience or spend a day in the Cape Winelands. Whatever your interests, we’ll gladly tailor your Cape Town stay to your liking. If you have the time you can easily add another night in Cape Town - simply discuss it with our travel consultant.

Main Destination:

Cape Town (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on these days

Accommodation:

The Clarendon Bantry Bay

• Luxury hotel located in Cape Town (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Exclusive 5 Star Safari

Fly from Cape Town to Durban King Shaka Airport, where you’ll be met for your road transfer to Virginia Airport in Durban and then fly to &Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge. Spend four nights on a fully inclusive basis at this luxurious lodge, tucked away in a rare sand forest in KwaZulu-Natal. A hidden gem offering a more secluded safari experience, Phinda is renowned for its exceptional wildlife, including the Big Five and cheetah. Explore the reserve on morning and afternoon game drives, join a guided nature walk to discover the smaller wonders of the bush, or enjoy a local community visit. For an even more memorable stay, additional experiences can be arranged, from rhino tracking and conservation activities.

Main Destination:

Phinda Private Game Reserve (KZN Parks)

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season None (Higher rates apply during school holidays)

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

Wildlife in Phinda GR

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HippoOccasional

HyenaOccasional

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Activities:

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

Accommodation:

&Beyond Phinda Forest Lodge

• Luxury+ lodge located inside Phinda GR (KZN Parks)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Secluded Ocean Paradise

Leave the bush behind as you travel by road from Phinda to the beautiful KwaZulu-Natal coast. Hidden among the coastal dune forests, Thonga Beach Lodge feels wonderfully secluded, with a pristine beach and the warm Indian Ocean just steps away. Spend three relaxing nights here, with all meals and a selection of activities included. Explore on guided snorkelling and forest walks, go kayaking, enjoy sundowners at Lake Sibaya or join a Tsonga cultural tour. From November to February, guided turtle-tracking walks are also included. For an additional cost, you can enjoy scuba diving, an open-ocean excursion, spa treatments or a seasonal 4x4 turtle-tracking drive. There’s plenty of time simply to unwind, too—and if you have the time, we’d happily add another two nights to this stunning beach escape.

Main Destination:

Isimangaliso Wetland Park (KZN Parks)

Best Time To Go May to September (Dry season)

High Season December to January (Busiest during South African school holidays)

Best Weather

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on these days

Accommodation:

Thonga Beach Lodge

• Luxury+ lodge located inside iSimangaliso Wetland Park (KZN Parks)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Your Journey Ends

After a final morning by the ocean, bid farewell to Thonga Beach Lodge and take a flight from the nearby airstrip to to Virginia Airport in Durban and then transfer by road to the Kind Shaka Durban Airport, subject to availability. As your journey comes to an end, take home unforgettable memories of Cape Town’s beauty, Phinda’s extraordinary wildlife and the secluded shores of Thonga—a wonderful combination of city, safari and beach.

Main Destination:

Isimangaliso Wetland Park (KZN Parks)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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