South African Family Adventure: Cape Town, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve & More
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 4,796
FIRST-CLASS | TAILOR-MADE: Start your trip in Cape Town, a highlight of Southern Africa with its unrivalled natural beauty, before continuing on to a unique malaria-free private game reserve located at the foot of the towering Warmwaterberg Mountains. End with a stay at the only private lodge situated inside the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park.
This 10-day first-class, tailor-made package takes you to sunny South Africa for a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience the whole family will love. A few days in Cape Town balance time between the wildlife parks and sightseeing around this gorgeous city at the base of Table Mountain. Fly inland to enjoy kid-friendly safaris that adults will also love. Stay at two-game lodges that offer a wide variety of activities for both kids and adults.
After arriving in Cape Town and settling in at your first-class hotel on the waterfront, you can start your trip with a visit to the World of Birds in Hout Bay. This is a fun day of learning about birds, reptiles and even having a walk through a monkey forest. Later, get close to local aquatic life at the Two Oceans Aquarium. The next day is all about sightseeing around the Peninsula. Enjoy the glamour of Camps Bay, Table Mountain National Park and a visit to Boulders Beach where penguins will be sure to delight.
Fly to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve on the Western Cape for your first safari camp stay. Your family-oriented lodge brings you and the kids out to view some of the most diverse flora and fauna in South Africa. The reserve has a focus on conservation and kids will learn about the ecological importance of the area.
After 3 nights in Sanbona, you will hop on another flight to Durban and make your way to Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, where your stay at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge includes game drives to go in search of the Big 5. Over 2 full days, the whole family will be entranced by the sight of elephants around the watering hole at dawn, as well as rhinos and cheetahs. Between game drives, there are lots of activities to keep the little ones entertained, including a large pool for the hot afternoons.
A private transfer returns you to Durban for your onward travels.
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Prices From:
- US$ 4,796
Itinerary View Trip Map
Arrive Cape Town
On arrival at Cape Town's International Airport you will be met by Goway's local representative and assisted with the transfer to your hotel.
After check-in at the hotel, the balance of the day is at leisure to relax or begin your explorations of South Africa's "Mother City".
| Duration | 3 Nights |
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| Accommodation |
Southern Sun Waterfront |
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Southern Sun Waterfront
Wonderful sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean assist in making the Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town a preferred business and holiday destination. A mere 15 minutes' drive from Cape Town International Airport and within walking distance to the V and A Waterfront, this hotel is superbly …
Wonderful sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean assist in making the Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town a preferred business and holiday destination. A mere 15 minutes' drive from Cape Town International Airport and within walking distance to the V and A Waterfront, this hotel is superbly located to offer every guest easy access to the sights and sounds of Cape Town. Breathtaking views of Table Mountain can be enjoyed from rooms that offer all the quality and comfort you would expect from a full service hotel. Offering guests a fitness centre, a pool and convenient meeting rooms and a business centre, the Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town caters for all possible business or leisure traveller needs.
Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Gym
- Restaurant
- Swimming Pool
- Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
- TV
- Undercover parking
- WIFI (500 MB per day)
Half Day Private Feathers and Fins Tour
This entertaining adventure trip with your children includes a visit to the Hout Bay World of Birds where children can get up close and personal with nature, over 400 different species to discover including birds, reptiles and mammals and the walkthrough monkey jungle. Enjoy some of the finest beach views on the coastal drive to the Two Oceans Aquarium in the famous Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, where the magical underwater awaits. Your children will learn about mysterious deep-sea creatures, and dangerous predators and see a real Happy Feet family. Touch pools and tidal walks are part of the fun while puppet shows and play areas are on the entertainment menu. Older children are not forgotten, interesting facts, fascinating discoveries, shark encounters and the discovery of what really lies beyond the pond.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast |
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Full Day Private Peninsula Tour
This morning you will be collected from your hotel. You drive along the exquisite stretch of coastline known as Millionaire's Paradise - from Clifton to Camps Bay, to the exclusive beach hamlet of Llandudno - towards the charming working harbour of Hout Bay. Embark on an up-close-and-personal Seal Island cruise (optional and own expense). Wind along the legendary Chapman's Peak Drive, hugging the cliffs and relishing the breath-taking ocean views, before visiting the wild and beautiful Cape of Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park, an integral part of the world-renowned Cape Floral Kingdom. After lunch, (for own account) you meander back along the historical naval port of Simon's Town and the endearing penguin colony at Boulder's Beach (time permitting), Venture inland to your last stop of the day at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. With the sun setting over the tall peaks of Table Mountain the last rays sparkle on the trees and flowers.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast |
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Cape Town to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Following breakfast you will be collected from the hotel for the drive to the Sanbona Game Reserve.
Upon arrival at your lodge, you will be made to feel extra welcome. Enjoy a few hours at leisure before heading off into the bush for your first game drive this afternoon (time permitting) before returning to the lodge for a delicious dinner.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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| Duration | 3 Nights |
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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Gondwana Family Lodge |
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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve Gondwana Family Lodge
Gondwana Lodge overlooks Bellair Dam and resembles a typical thatched Karoo homestead, offering 12 generously proportioned luxury suites, each with endless views over the plains, Anysberg-mountains and beyond. Children of all ages will be entertained with an exciting "Kids on Safari" program.
Gondwana Lodge overlooks Bellair Dam and resembles a typical thatched Karoo homestead, offering 12 generously proportioned luxury suites, each with endless views over the plains, Anysberg-mountains and beyond. Children of all ages will be entertained with an exciting "Kids on Safari" program.
Facilities
- Bar(s)
- Boutique(s)
- Fireplace
- Lounge(s)
- Massage Treatments
Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Today is yours to relax and explore the reserve with your included activities. Choose from morning and afternoon game drives as well as guided nature walks.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Enjoy a second full day to explore the area with your included activities.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Sanbona Wildlife Reserve to Rhino Ridge
Following breakfast, return to Cape Town airport for the flight to Durban (not included in price) and the transfer to Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park.
Check in and (time permitting) spend a few hours at leisure. This afternoon, depart on a safari drive in an open Land Rover with your game ranger (time permitting). Your ranger is your host for the duration of your stay and he will take care of your every need whilst sharing his intimate knowledge of the wild. Sipping sundowners under an African sky somehow "finishes off" the whole day's experience.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast and Dinner |
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| Duration | 3 Nights |
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Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge |
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Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is the only private lodge situated inside the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, therefore in addition to driving on their private concession within the park they also have unlimited access to the greater Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park where you have the opportunity to spot …
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge is the only private lodge situated inside the Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, therefore in addition to driving on their private concession within the park they also have unlimited access to the greater Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park where you have the opportunity to spot the Big 5. The rooms have been carefully positioned high up on a ridge to take full advantage of the spectacular views over the hills and valleys of Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park while at the same time giving each room maximum privacy. Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge accommodates a maximum of 36 guests in 4 different room types.
Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Spa
- Wedding venue
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Up at dawn for your early morning game drive! Of course, the less energetic are welcome to sleep late! Search out a multitude of animals including lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard, together with a wealth of antelope and birds interacting in their natural environment.
Return to camp for a hearty breakfast, relax around the pool or talk with your ranger and mingle with the guests. Your afternoon game drive takes you well into the evening. Return to your lodge for another sumptuous dinner. Weather permitting you may enjoy a bush 'braai' at a surprise venue!
| Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Enjoy a second full day exploring the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives as you search out the many different animals that call this area home.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Departure
After another delicious breakfast and one last morning game drive for that extra special sighting (time permitting), you will be transferred to the airport in time for your onward flight with memories that will last a lifetime!
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Other Information
DEPARTURES:
Daily
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Meet and Greet at Cape Town Airport
- Private arrival transfer
- Private road transfer from Cape Town to Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
- Private road transfer from Sanbona Wildlife Reserve to Cape Town Airport
- Private arrival and departure transfers from King Shaka International Airport
- 3 nights first-class accommodation in Cape Town
- 3 nights deluxe accommodation in Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
- 3 nights first-class accommodation in Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park
- Private Feathers and Fins Tour
- Private Peninsula Tour
- 2 shared game activities per day at Gondwana Family Lodge including:
- Early morning and afternoon game drives (max 6 guests per vehicle)*
- Guided walks
- 2 shared safari activities per day at Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge including:
- Early morning and afternoon game drives (max 10 guests per vehicle)*
- Park fees
- Conservations levies
- South Africa VAT
- Non-alcoholic and game drive beverages included at Gondwana Family Lodge
- At Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge: 1 of the following on an evening game drive, glass of wine, local spirits, local beer, cider or soft drink
- 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
*Please note maximum vehicle capacities are subject to change without prior notice
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Travel insurance
- International airfares and domestic airfares and airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Items of a personal nature
- Visa fees if applicable
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.
24 Oct 2023
