South Africa Safari Holidays & Trip Ideas

Combining Cape Town and the Winelands with a Big Five safari in a private reserve has the makings of a great South Africa holiday. However, with so many lodges and safari areas, planning a trip can be confusing. Here we’ve provided some sample ideas.

All of our South Africa tours are tailor-made, designed entirely to suit your needs and budgets. The safari-focused sample trips below are intended to give you inspiration of what is possible for your South Africa holiday.

Just use our filters below to discover a safari for you! All of our trips are labelled with the price categories ‘Value’, ‘Classic’ and ‘Luxury’. For a very approximate guide, we suggest you use £3,500 to £4,500 per person for Value trips, £6,500 to £7,500 per person for Classic and over £9,000 per person for Luxury safaris.

When you see a trip you like or want to ask our safari specialists for their advice, don't hesitate to contact us to start planning a safari suited to you.

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Opulent South Africa

This itinerary takes you to three superb and completely different locations, staying in some of South Africa’s very finest properties. Encompassing the wonderful trinity of big game safari, Cape Town, and ending with the glorious Winelands…this trip is designed to offer so much more than simply a classic African safari.

Guide Price £10,377 per person | Duration 11 nights

Best Months Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec | Countries South Africa

A Safari Exploration

This safari is designed to offer the experience of Africa’s ultimate bespoke trips, for a fraction of the price. It is one of the smartest trips we sell, showcasing over 450 years of combined safari experience and exceptionally strong connections within the industry.

Guide Price | Duration 20 nights

Best Months | Countries Tanzania , Uganda, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia

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Cape Town and the Big 5

A trip that showcases the best of South Africa's vibrant culture and safari scenes. You’ll take in the incredible sights of the dynamic Mother City, before having the chance to spot Africa’s Big Five in the wildlife-rich Sabi Sands. Both properties we use are very well located and offer a great range of activities.

Guide Price £5,939 per person | Duration 7 nights

Best Months Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec | Countries South Africa

Value South Africa

Explore South Africa’s highlights on this trip to Cape Town, the Cape Whale Coast, and the Sabi Sands! Featuring our favourite city in Africa, the best spot for land-based whale watching, and exceptional Big Five viewing, this is an epic adventure that offers incredible value for money too.

Guide Price £6,049 per person | Duration 9 nights

Best Months Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec | Countries South Africa

Cape and Safari Honeymoon

South Africa is a honeymooners paradise! Combine a trip to the Cape and the Kruger with luxurious properties, and you have the recipe for an epic time. What’s more, if you’ve gotten married recently, these &Beyond properties offer a stellar discount too when booked together.

Guide Price £9,540 per person | Duration 10 nights

Best Months Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec | Countries South Africa

Safari to Victoria Falls

Our extended South Africa Highlights itinerary focuses on the Timbavati and Sabi Sands. These two reserves are South Africa’s most iconic private reserves, bordering the famous Kruger National Park. Finally, you’ll head to Victoria Falls - one of the Seven Wonders of the World!

Guide Price £7,776 per person | Duration 9 nights

Best Months Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec | Countries South Africa

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Ultimate South Africa Family Safari

Cape Town, Hermanus, and Madikwe combine to form the ultimate South Africa family safari! Starting in the City Bowl area of Cape Town, your family can explore everything the Cape has to offer before setting off along the coast to spot whales and enjoy ocean activities. Finally it is off to malarial-free Madikwe for your Big Five safari.

Guide Price £15,221 per family of four | Duration 9 nights

Best Months Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov | Countries South Africa

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South Africa's highlights

South Africa is a dream destination, with all the attractions of Cape Town, the award-winning produce of the Winelands, and superb safaris in the private reserves that border the Kruger, such as the Sabi Sands. This trip highlights the luxury on offer in South Africa!

Guide Price £6,689 per person | Duration 9 nights

Best Months Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec | Countries South Africa

South Africa Safari Adventure

This trip showcases the sheer diversity of South Africa’s private reserves. The combination of Timbavati and Phinda provides an incredibly diverse safari experience with contrasting landscapes. For those looking to participate in conservation activities, Phinda offers the opportunity for some hands-on conservation activities at an additional cost.

Guide Price £5,764 per person | Duration 6 nights

Best Months Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov | Countries South Africa

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South Africa’s Diverse Luxury

This trip is something very special indeed. Three super-sumptuous properties, in three of South Africa’s finest destinations, makes for one of the most luxurious itineraries we offer at YZ and includes city, safari, and desert landscapes.

Guide Price £16,449 per person | Duration 10 nights

Best Months Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec | Countries South Africa

Malaria Free Family Safari

What better way to experience South Africa than on a family safari? You’ll start in exhilarating Cape Town, before moving up to Madikwe Game Reserve - home to one of Africa’s best malaria-free safari experiences.

Guide Price £14,458 per family of four | Duration 8 nights

Best Months Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec | Countries South Africa

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