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South Africa – 8-Day Cape Town & Greater Kruger Immersive Safari – Private accommodated

8 days / 7 nights
Cape Town • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

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Cape Town

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

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South Africa – 8-Day Cape Town & Greater Kruger Immersive Safari – Private accommodated

From $1,820
Cape Town
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
The Winchester Hotel
The Winchester Hotel
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
The Winchester Hotel

Includes

Airport transfers
3 nights accommodation in Cape Town including bed & breakfast
Domestic economy flight from Cape Town - Hoedspruit 
3 nights' accommodation on an all-inclusive basis in Motswari
2 daily, shared safari activities at Motswari
Park Fees

Excludes

International flights
Meals and drinks not mentioned
Gratuities - we recommend ZAR 180 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Cape Town, South Africa

Set at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and backed by the iconic Table Mountain, the bustling city of Cape Town presents an alluring combination of drawcards. Incredible powdery white beaches, highly acclaimed wine routes, and astonishingly beautiful mountain trails surround a cosmopolitan hub. This diverse metropolis is filled with superb shops and restaurants, extraordinary heritage monuments, a multitude of entertainment venues, and a spectacular, chic waterfront harbour. Highlights include the dramatic cliffs of Cape Point; Table Mountain's jaw-dropping views; Boulders Beach, where penguins might swim right up to you in the warm Indian ocean waters; the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, where you can walk along a treetop canopy among incredible native flora or watch an open-air concert at the base of the mountain; Robben Island, where visitors can see the cell where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years; and many more.
Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town
+11
  • The Winchester Hotel

    Day 1 - 5

    Impossible to miss, The Winchester Hotel stands out with bold appeal on the edge of the ever-vibrant Sea Point Promenade. The splendour of this 1920s Cape Dutch-style icon is rivaled only by the views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean that frame the establishment. Guests can bask in the property’s prime location and renowned amenities, from its grand courtyard to its popular sea-facing terrace, Harvey's bar and Shoredich restaurant.
    The Winchester Hotel
    The Winchester Hotel
    The Winchester Hotel
    The Winchester Hotel
    The Winchester Hotel
    The Winchester Hotel
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Day 1

Day Notes:

When you land in Cape Town, you will be met at the airport and transferred to The Winchester Hotel, situated in Sea Point in Cape Town. This is where some of the best shops and restaurants can be found, and also where a large variety of activities and day tours start.

You can't be better located as you spend the next 4 nights exploring one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Transfer time: ~50 minutes

  • Transfer from Cape Town International Airport [CPT] to The Winchester Hotel

  • Check-in to The Winchester Hotel

Day 2

Day Notes:

We highly recommend doing a Cape Point and Pensinsula tour. This full day tour will take you to see the highlights of Cape Town, including Chapman's Peak, Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope, the penguins at Boulders Beach and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Don't forget your cameras.

  • Cape Point Tour Full Day

Day 3 - 4

Day Notes:

If the weather is good, you simply have to catch the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, to enjoy the awesome views across the city and peninsula.

We also recommend catching the ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. Alternatively, there is still the inner city to explore, including the Castle, Company's Garden and District 6.

  • Table mountain

  • Ferry to Robben Island

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, South Africa

Located in the Mpumalanga Province, the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve shares a fenceless border with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. This magnificent 60 000 hectare reserve is best known for its two very rare white lions discovered here in the 1970s, which gave this destination its name. Meaning 'the place where something sacred came down to earth from the heavens', the park lives up to the hype with its enthralling African savannah, abundant wildlife, and friendly people. Visitors have the opportunity to see 40 mammal species, 360 bird species and the famous Big Five (lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo). Enjoy a wide array of activities including daytime safaris, guided night game drives, bush walks, and excellent bird watching.
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
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  • Motswari African Retreat & Walking Safaris

    Day 5 - 8

    Step off the beaten path and into the untamed wilderness on a walking safari. Follow ancient animal trails, feel the grounding connection with the earth beneath your feet, and let the soothing rustle of leaves calm your mind. Each step immerses you in the healing energy of nature, rejuvenating your soul and deepening your connection to the heart of the wild.
    Motswari African Retreat & Walking Safaris
    Motswari African Retreat & Walking Safaris
    Motswari African Retreat & Walking Safaris
    Motswari African Retreat & Walking Safaris
    Motswari African Retreat & Walking Safaris
    Motswari African Retreat & Walking Safaris
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Day 5

Day Notes:

Today, you head into the South African bush, to Timbavati Private Game Reserve, located in the Greater Kruger Park. In the morning, you will be transferred back to Cape Town Airport to catch your flight to Hoedspruit. Once you land in Hoedspruit, you will be transferred to Motswari, where you will spend the next 3 nights on safari, searching for animals. Enjoy your first afternoon game drive (time permitting) and then sit down to a scrumptious supper.

Transfer time: ~2 hours

  • Check-out from The Winchester Hotel

  • Transfer from The Winchester Hotel to Cape Town International Airport [CPT]

  • Scheduled from Cape Town International Airport [CPT] to Hoedspruit - Eastgate Airport [HDS]

  • Transfer from Hoedspruit - Eastgate Airport [HDS] to Motswari African Retreat & Walking Safaris

  • Check-in to Motswari African Retreat & Walking Safaris

  • Shared afternoon game drive

Day 6 - 7

Day Notes:

The morning game drive starts at sunrise. You will wake up before dawn for tea and coffee before the game drive starts. Then, you are off to find as many animals as possible before they all find trees to hide under in the heat of the day.

When the game drive returns to the lodge, you will be served a delicious hot breakfast and have time to relax. You can sit by the pool, read a book, take a nap, and absorb being out in the bush. Bush walks are on offer, subject to availability and weather conditions. 

Then you will enjoy an afternoon game drive and you will return to the lodge for dinner.

  • Shared morning and afternoon game drive

Day 8
  • Shared morning game drive

  • Check-out from Motswari African Retreat & Walking Safaris

  • Transfer from Motswari African Retreat & Walking Safaris to Hoedspruit - Eastgate Airport [HDS]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Cape Town
South Africa
Day 1-3

Cape Town

Set at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and backed by the iconic Table Mountain, the bustling city of Cape Town presents an alluring combination of drawcards.
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
South Africa
Day 5-6

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Located in the Mpumalanga Province, the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve shares a fenceless border with the world-renowned Kruger National Park.

Accommodations

The Winchester Hotel
Cape Town
Day 1-5

The Winchester Hotel

Impossible to miss, The Winchester Hotel stands out with bold appeal on the edge of the ever-vibrant Sea Point Promenade.
Motswari African Retreat & Walking Safaris
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
Day 5-8

Motswari African Retreat & Walking Safaris

Step off the beaten path and into the untamed wilderness on a walking safari.

November 2025 - INCLUDES 1 FREE NIGHT AT MOTSWARI

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 39,700
  • Single traveller: ZAR 62,860
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 66,400
  • Child rates: please enquire

1-11 December 2025 & 6 January - 28 February 2026 - INCLUDES 1 FREE NIGHT AT MOTSWARI

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 35,500
  • Single traveller: ZAR 56,600
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 56,000
  • Child rates: please enquire

12-22 December 2025 - INCLUDES A NIGHT FREE AT EACH LODGE

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 31,500
  • Single traveller: ZAR 48,660
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 52,200
  • Child rates: please enquire

There will be a supplement for the nights of the 22-22 December 2025

23 December 2025 - 5 January 2026

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 53,400
  • Single traveller: ZAR 86,150
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 89,700
  • Child rates: please enquire

March & October 2026 - INCLUDES  FREE NIGHT AT MOTSWARI

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 40,400
  • Single traveller: ZAR 63,500
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 67,600
  • Child rates: please enquire

April & September 2026 - INCLUDES  FREE NIGHT AT MOTSWARI

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 38,900
  • Single traveller: ZAR 60,500
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 64,600
  • Child rates: please enquire

May - August 2026 - INCLUDES A NIGHT FREE AT EACH LODGE

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 33,800
  • Single traveller: ZAR 50,350
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 54,400
  • Child rates: please enquire

November, 20 December 2026 - 5 January & March 2027

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 52,400
  • Single traveller: ZAR 82,350
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 86,400
  • Child rates: please enquire

1 - 19 December 2026 

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 45,000
  • Single traveller: ZAR 71,300
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 75,390
  • Child rates: please enquire

6 January - 28 February 2027

  • Per person sharing: ZAR 43,300
  • Single traveller: ZAR 68,650
  • Solo traveller: ZAR 72,750
  • Child rates: please enquire

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