CAPE TOWN TO KRUGER

SOUTH AFRICA

Experience South Africa’s most iconic contrasts in one seamless journey. Begin with ocean views, design-forward hotels, and world-class dining in Cape Town and the Winelands. Then fly north to a private reserve bordering Kruger for intimate Big Five encounters and lantern-lit evenings in the bush. It’s a classic done with elevated ease.

Note that everything you see here is an example of what your trip could look like. Your adventure will be tailored specifically to you.

WHEN TO GO

MAY - SEP

ESTIMATED COST

$8,800

DURATION

8 NIGHTS

per person, excl. int'l flights

(based on two adults sharing)

START YOUR JOURNEY

WHY THIS ADVENTURE

This is South Africa at its most iconic, yet deeply personal. Wake to Atlantic light spilling over Table Mountain, taste wines shaped by centuries of craft, and wander coastlines where penguins gather on white sand. Then shift to the hush of the bushveld, where golden grasses ripple and the call of a distant lion carries through dusk. With private guides, curated tastings, and intimate safari lodges, every transition feels effortless. It’s a journey of contrast and crescendo, urban energy yielding to raw wilderness, sophistication meeting the primal rhythm of the wild.

JOURNEY FLOW

Your days begin in Cape Town, where mountain, sea, and city converge in dramatic harmony. Private explorations reveal hidden neighborhoods, cliffside drives, and vineyard estates just beyond the city’s edge. Mornings might mean a cable car ascent or a quiet tasting beneath ancient oaks; evenings unfold over coastal cuisine and Cape sunsets. A short flight north shifts the mood entirely. The air grows warmer, quieter. Safari vehicles replace city streets as you venture into a private reserve bordering Kruger. Here, mornings are golden and still, afternoons slow and contemplative, and nights alive with the sounds of Africa’s untamed heart.

HIGHLIGHTS

BUSHVELD EVENINGS

As the sun sinks below the horizon, gather for fireside dinners beneath vast African skies. Lantern-lit pathways, distant animal calls, and starlit silence define nights in the wilderness.

PRIVATE BIG FIVE SAFARI

Venture into a private reserve bordering Kruger for expertly guided game drives. Track elephant, lion, rhino, leopard, and buffalo with rangers who interpret each sighting through conservation and storytelling.

CAPE WINELANDS INDULGENCE

Spend a day among Franschhoek and Stellenbosch’s storied estates, enjoying private cellar tastings and vineyard lunches. Rolling hills, Cape Dutch architecture, and bold vintages set the stage for relaxed refinement.

CAPE TOWN BY DESIGN

Explore the Mother City with a private guide, from Table Mountain’s summit to colorful Bo-Kaap streets and dramatic Cape Point. Discover art galleries, coastal drives, and culinary hotspots that reveal the city’s layered cultural identity.

WAYS TO PERSONALIZE

Add a helicopter flight along Cape Town’s rugged coastline.

Include shark cage diving or a marine safari near Gansbaai.

Upgrade to a luxury treehouse sleep-out in the reserve.

Extend to Victoria Falls for a two-night grand finale.

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

LION SANDS RIVER LODGE

Positioned along the Sabie River within a private reserve, Lion Sands offers elevated safari living with contemporary suites and immersive wildlife encounters. Twice-daily game drives, riverfront views, and exceptional guiding deliver an intimate Big Five experience.

LA PETITE FERME

Perched above the valley with sweeping vineyard views, La Petite Ferme pairs boutique intimacy with celebrated cuisine. Suites feature private terraces and understated luxury, creating a serene retreat after days spent tasting and exploring.

CAPE GRACE

Set along the V&A Waterfront, Cape Grace blends classic elegance with contemporary comfort. With Table Mountain views, refined dining, and a private yacht marina, it offers a polished yet welcoming base for exploring the city’s coast and culture.