Sample Itinerary

Cape Town: Cape Town is known for its shopping, night life, dining, botanical garden, waterfront and history.  From leisurely strolls along pristine white sand beaches to exploring the dramatic cliffs of Cape Point and the vibrant blooms of Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Town offers a blend of natural beauty and cultural richness. Enhancing the experience, boutique hotels provide a perfect retreat, ensuring a combination of luxury, breathtaking views, and unforgettable moments in one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

Wine Country: Imagine this: sitting back in a lounge chair with a glass of wine in your hand, a vast, lush valley lined by mountain peaks sweeping out in front of you. This is the experience of the South Africa wine country! It is easily the most beautiful landscape of the country with quaint villages, historic towns, and whimsical homesteads spotted throughout. You may go to wine and chocolate tastings, cellar tours on grand estates, golfing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, touring the main cities such as Stellenbosch, and enjoy lunches on terraces and dinners at beautiful restaurants.

Garden Route: The beautiful South Africa Garden Route is not to be missed. The “route” refers to the scenic and quaint drive from Cape Town across the coastline to Port Elizabeth. During this tour you will stop in adorable cities such as Plettenburg and Knysa where you will find beautiful boutique hotels, delightful restaurants and culture, and show-stopping beach views.

Eastern Cape Private Reserve: This Eastern Cape game reserve is an exciting, unique reprieve from the popularity of other national parks. This is a privately owned, less toured game reserve that is home to lion, cheetah, elephant, rhino, cape buffalo, giraffe, leopard, and more. Throughout the land you will experience vast changes in terrain from rocky mountains to dessert to savannah. This diverse terrain may give you the opportunity to see species in out of the box ways, such as elephants lumbering up and eating trees on the side of steep mountains! This is a malaria free area.

Every safari we plan is completely custom based on your unique desires and interests.  On a Family Expeditions Safari you will never be in a tour group.  Your itinerary will be unique to you and your traveling companions.  We are readily available to you throughout the planning phase, as you travel and even when you return as we want to hear all about your adventure!  Every detail will be taken care of so all you need to do is pack and show up!

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Accommodations

Cape Town:

Cape Grace: The Cape Grace hotel is set on the idyllic harbor of Cape Town with the spectacular backdrop of Table Mountain looming behind it. This luxury hotel is known for its attention to detail, prime location between Cape Town’s bustling V&A Waterfront and the tranquil yacht marina, and its spectacular views from its 120 rooms of either the waterways or Table Mountain. It is surrounded by the bustling life of the shopping and restaurants of the waterways so you are only a few steps away from the city’s energetic life!

Wine Country:

La Residence: To stay here is to be transported to a luxurious European villa filled with lush colors and fabrics, intricate designs, and antique furniture and décor. Imagine spectacular views of ponds surrounded by lush green grass and weeping willows, pools overlooking vineyards which meet the feet of mountains as they sprawl out in front of you, and springbok and other wildlife grazing along the grass and vineyards and you have a good picture of your stay. Enjoy the exquisite spa, fine wine and produce tastings at nearby estates, staying in one of the luxury lodges, boutique hotels, or private residences, hiking, cycling, touring art galleries, golfing, and helicopter tours. Your stay here will be nothing short of excellent.

Garden Route:

Fancourt: If golf is a priority, then this luxury resort is the spot for you! It is home to award-winning courses set at the base of the Outeniqua Mountains in the heart of the breathtaking Garden Route of South Africa. You have the choice to stay at the main hotel or the boutique hotel; both are five-star! Beyond golf, the resort is known for its spa, “leisure center” where you will find kids and teens hang out areas, and an in-house cinema, gym, pools, trails, and multicourt. Staying here will provide your family, group, or yourself unforgettable memories filled with laughter and activity!

Eastern Cape Reserve: 

Founders Lodge: If you are looking for a unique, luxury photo safari experience away from Kruger park, this is the place! This private reserve was the first of its kind in the Eastern Cape, pioneering conservation and eco-tourism. Here they provide incredible game viewing of lions, elephants, rhino, cheetahs, giraffe, and more because of their commitment to nurturing a healthy habitat for the wildlife living on it. This luxury lodge prides itself on taking care of every one of your needs and getting to know your family. These are the most welcoming, hospitable people you will find anywhere. Between your morning and afternoon game drives, enjoy relaxing in the pool, watching the rhinos come up to the fences to feed, hitting the gym, or talking with the staff, you will leave wanting more!

Rates

Starting at $10,001 to $15,000 per person.

Since every itinerary is custom designed for you and your group, pricing may vary based on year booked, accommodations chosen, change in activities, and adjustments to the itinerary. All costs will be shared with you during the safari planning process – we don’t like surprise expenses ourselves, so we don’t want them for you!

Trip Insurance & Cancellation Info

Trip insurance is highly recommended to protect your investment on this trip. We will assist you with trip insurance upon booking. See links at the bottom of this page for the two providers we suggest for our clients.

Family Expeditions Safaris, LLC confirmation and refund policy:

If your trip is more than 90 days out from date of departure, a 30% non-refundable deposit confirms your reservation and must be received within 10 days of booking to confirm your dates. All trips must be paid in full at least 120 days prior to the departure date. If your trip date is within 120 days, FULL payment for the trip is required. All payments to Family Expeditions Safaris are non-refundable. Should you need to reschedule or cancel your trip, we will do everything in our power to assist you in finding a suitable substitute or transferring your dates per the lodge/providers/government requirements. Trip insurance protects your investment!