Sample Itinerary

Cape Town: Cape Town is known for its shopping, night life, botanical garden, waterfront, Table Mountain 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.

Greater Kruger National Park: The Greater Kruger National Park is home to lions, elephants, rhino, cape buffalo, cheetah, leopard, giraffes, and so much more. You will be staying in lodges on private concessions adjoining Kruger National Park. Why a private concession? Because you will enjoy the wildlife of Kruger without the number of tourists. Nothing is worse than pulling up to an amazing animal viewing only to be blocked by twenty other vehicles! In private reserves, you will have much more access to the animals you want to see. The number of vehicles at sightings is limited giving you a more intimate experience with nature.  Kruger is the best place in Southern Africa for the opportunity to see the Big 5 (elephant, rhino, Cape buffalo, lion, leopard) and the other incredible species of the area!

Victoria Falls: Victoria Falls will take your breath away. Its sheer vastness and power will have you in awe as you walk the paths that span nearly the entirety of the falls. Here you can enjoy touring the falls, helicopter rides over the falls, excellent local market shopping, and beautiful hotels. The wildlife in this area is very used to humans, so as you walk around you may see some small antelope or warthogs running around!

Okavango Delta: The remote Okavango Delta in Botswana is one of the most fertile and unique ecosystems of Southern Africa. It is a sprawling river delta filled with vivacious wildlife, lush, reed-lined waterways, and breathtaking experiences. During your time in the Delta, you may enjoy land driven game drives, boat driven game drives through the waterways, canoe safaris (Mokoros) through the marshes and lily covered lagoons, and scenic helicopter rides. Each viewing experience will give you unique ways to see the wildlife, whether it is by mokoro to see the small reed frogs, by boat watching elephants crossing the river, or experiencing a lion’s stalk on a crocodile up close.

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:

Plettenburg Bay Hotel: Set amongst the rocks lining the beaches of the Garden route is a charming and romantic hotel overlooking the ocean as it crashes on the shores of South Africa. During your stay at this 5-star boutique hotel you will feel that you have stepped into a Hallmark movie’s quaint hotel or inn with its kind staff, beautifully decorated rooms, and delicious in-hotel restaurant. Activities in this area include enjoying the lovely beaches, visiting Monkeyland which is the world’s first free roaming primate sanctuary, and enjoy the rivers by going on paddling adventures.

Greater Kruger National Park: 

Londolozi Founders Camp: This is the ultimate photo safari lodge to see one of the most elusive predators in Africa, the leopard, and stay in the most luxurious photo safari accommodations South Africa has to offer. Located on a private reserve outside of Kruger National Park, this lodge has spent over forty years cultivating a unique relationship between the guides, trackers, and population of wild leopards on this property. If leopards are a priority, this is the place to be. They also have wild populations of elephants, cape buffalo, wild dogs, white rhino, and lions.

Victoria Falls:

Victoria Falls Hotel: A staple of Victoria Falls, this British style hotel has been a beacon of historic luxury and a staple in the Victoria Falls community for decades. From the back lawn you will have beautiful views of the spray coming off Victoria Falls and the famous bridge which crosses over the Zambezi River and spans the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. During your time at the Victoria Falls Hotel, you can choose between several room options spanning from regular rooms to the Presidential Suite which is a three-bedroom space with a living room, private balcony, walk in closet, and optional butler service. Each is well appointed with either classic English style or more modern décor. Enjoy the hotel’s many eating areas with delicious flavors, the spa and hair salon, art gallery, pool, and more.

Okavango Delta:

Tuludi Camp: A stay at the Tuludi Camp in Botswana is a luxurious safari experience that seamlessly integrates opulence with the pristine wilderness of the Okavango Delta. Surrounded by the Delta’s labyrinthine waterways and lush landscapes, the camp offers elegantly designed accommodations, providing an intimate connection to nature. Guests can indulge in bespoke safari adventures, including mokoro rides, game drives, and walking safaris, all while enjoying impeccable service and the awe-inspiring beauty of one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations.

Rates

Starting at $25,001 and above 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!