Popular regions in South Africa
Highlights
- Wine tasting
- Experience a horse riding tour
- Mountain biking, olive and wine tours
- Cheese, wine and chocolate tour
- An annual whiskey festival
- The annual North Sea Jazz festival
Best time to travel:
The best time to visit is during the hot, dry summer months of November to April
There are many old Wine Farms dating back to the 1680s such as Klein and Groot Constantia in the Constantia Valley; Meerlust and Vergelegen close to the town of Somerset West; Rustenberg and Spier near Stellenbosch; Nederberg and Laborie near the town of Paarl – each with their classical historic old Dutch gable homesteads. L’Ormarins and La Motte in the Franschhoek valley feature French inspired architecture dating back to the 17th Century. Newer names amongst the wine farms that have become famous are: Welmoed, Delaire and Lourensford, and they offer the best of the new world vineyards.
The quaint village of Franschhoek is named after the French Hugenots that migrated to the Cape during the French revolution and brought with them the know-how of French cuisine and viticulture. Here in a beautiful valley are numerous excellent restaurants offering local and French cuisine of note. The village lies in the shadow of the breathtakingly beautiful Franschhoek mountains and developed its own hospitable character over the years. There are a number of first class art galleries and antique stores to brows around and pick up the odd gem to take back home.
The town of Paarl – home to KWV – the well known historic Cape brandy and wine maker, has a Dutch oriented historic charm. It nestles below the large solid granite Paarl Rock with its tall spired Afrikaans Language museum on top. There are a number of cycle tracks and nature trails around the town that will challenge the fittest amongst the visitors.
Wellington to the south of the mountain ranges is connected via the Bain’s Kloof Pass to the small towns of Tulbagh and Ceres on the northern side. It is here where a variety of fruit are used to produce delicious marmalades, jams, fruit juices and dried fruit. In the recent years olive farms have emerged here and elsewhere and a visit to any of a number of these is worthwhile. There are also a few excellent local cheese makers and leather goods manufacturers.
The historic towns of Robertson and Montague are separated by a short tunnel through the mountains and are two of the prettiest Garden Towns of the Boland. It is here where you find the largest wine-producing area under irrigation in South Africa. Robertson is famous for its superior wines and some of the country’s top racehorse studs have been raised and trained here, whereas Montague has one of the country’s largest dried fruit and nut producers.
For the golfing enthusiast Royal Cape, Erindale, Westlake and the links course of Milnerton Lagoon are just four of the World-class golf courses within 30 minute drive from the city of Cape Town. The main arterials to reach the main towns around Cape Town are the N1 north to Paarl, Stellenbosch, Wellington and Worcester whilst the N2 takes one eastward to Somerset West, Hermanus, Swellendam and onwards to the Garden Route. Fortunately there are ample tourism brochures and maps available to find your way as each town has its own tourist information office.
Luxury Safari Packages in South Africa
We specialise in building tailor-made luxury safaris that suit every clients individual requirements, however, our expert consultants can help you with inspiration and suggested experiences:
South Africa
3 Nights – Luxury Romantic Safari – Malaria free – 5 Star
3 Nights / 5 Star Luxury Safari
Eagles Crag is Shamwari’s premier lodge, offering the ultimate luxury accommodation and breath-taking scenery with uninterrupted views of the surrounding rock faces where eagles soar. Shamwari Game Reserve is a conservation orientated 5-star safari holiday destination.
Honeymoon, Exclusive, Malaria free
South Africa
3 Nights – Luxury Idyllic Safari – Malaria free – 5 Star
3 Nights / 5 Star Luxury Safari
Sarili Lodge is Shamwari’s contemporary Family Lodge that boasts with majestic views of the Bushman’s River and the grassy plains but also offers supreme comfort, magnificent sunsets and a wildlife experience that you’ll never forget.
Exclusive, Malaria Free, Tailor Made
South Africa
3 Nights – Luxury Family Safari – Malaria free – 5 Star
3 Nights / 5 Star Luxury Safari
At Etali we provide guests with an experience beyond the expected. Whether on safari with their expert game rangers, dining on the delicious cuisine, rejuvenating in their spa, or, simply relaxing in the luxurious and comfortable suites.
Malaria free, Family, Honeymoon
South Africa
3 Nights – The Best of the Timbavati – Tanda Tula – 5 Star
3 Nights – 5 Star
Tanda Tula is located in the beautiful western region of Kruger National Park, within a reserve called Timbavati. Besides the Big 5, the region offers the chance of seeing rare white lion, cheetah and wild dog. They traverse approximately 20 000 hectares of incredible biodiversity.
Tailor Made, Honeymoon, Beach & Bush
South Africa
3 Nights – Luxury Malaria free Safari, Bukela Safari Lodge – 5 Star
3 Nights / 5 Star Luxury Safari
Bukela Game Lodge. The 7,500ha Amakhala Game Reserve showcases itself as the premier Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape. It is not a big reserve but the reserve prides itself for its diverse wildlife and landscape.
Malaria free, Beach & Bush, Family
South Africa
3 Nights – Londolozi – Sabi Sands, Central Kruger – 5 Star
3 Nights / 5 Star Luxury Safari
World renowned as one of Africa’s finest game lodges. Londolozi was the first game reserve in the world to be accorded Relais & Chateaux status, reinforcing its commitment to luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine and exceptional service.
Family Safari, Honeymoon
South Africa
3 Nights – Malaria free Safari – Kariega Settlers Drift – 5 Star
3 Nights / 5 Star Luxury Safari
Located in the Eastern Cape right on the Kariega River, boat cruises from and to the main lodge are conducted on arrival and departure as an amazing intro. Experience wildlife at its best. Kariega never disappoints as a Non-malaria option.
Malaria free, Honeymoon, Beach & Bush
South Africa
4 Nights – The Magnificent Kalahari – Tswalu – 5 Star
4 Nights / 5 Star Luxury Safari
The Kalahari is a safari destination not to be missed. Tswalu Kalahari is perhaps one of the finest experiences you will ever have in Africa. World class Big 5 game viewing, including the Kalahari black-maned lion, black rhino & cheetah.
Exclusive, Malaria free, Family
South Africa
4 Nights – South African Safari – 4 Star
4 Nights / 4 Star Luxury Safari
This incredible Kosher safari combines Karongwe Game Reserve and the Greater Kruger National park. Both offer excellent Big-5 game viewing and gives you two ways of seeing these animals. As a bonus we visit the majestic Blyde River Canyon.
Kosher
South Africa
4 Nights – South African Safari – 5 star
4 Nights / 5 Star Luxury Safari
This 5 Star Safari combines Karongwe Game Reserve and the world famous Kruger National Park. Both of these lodges are not only excellent for Big-5 game viewing but both lodges also lie in completely different eco systems, separated by the Blyde River Canyon.
Kosher
South Africa
4 Nights – Ultimate Luxury Kruger – Singita
4 Nights / 4-5 Star Luxury Safari
If money is no object, the Singita is bucket list safari material. Singita comes with hefty price tag! And for good reason, it offers spectacular safari experiences at two of the best rated Safari lodges in the world. Singita Ebony Lodge and Singita Lebombo.
Kosher, Exclusive, Family, Honeymoon
South Africa
6 Nights – Kruger Diversity – Luxury Safari – 5 Star
6 Nights / 5 Star Luxury Safari
We visit 3 keys areas – namely the Blyde River Canyon, the largest canyon in South Africa; the central Kruger region and then finally we move south into the famous Sabi sands region, teeming with wildlife but most famous for its incredible leopard sightings.
Beach & Bush, Family, Tailor Made
South Africa
7 Nights – Cape Town & Malaria free Safari – 5 Star Kosher
3 Nights / 5 Star Luxury Safari
Spend a week experiencing one of the best malaria free Big-5 safaris in Africa, within easy reach of Johannesburg airport (1 hour flight or a 4 hour drive). Madikwe offers top class Big 5, as good as Kruger National Park, but without the malaria factor.
Kosher, Malaria free, Tailor Made, Family
South Africa
7 Nights – Kruger Safari & Cape Town – 4 Star
7 Nights / 5 Star Luxury Safari
In the Kruger & Cape Town 4 Star Kosher Combo package we include the picturesque Panorama Route, unrivaled Big-5 game viewing in central Kruger region, and the sights and sounds of beautiful Cape Town, easily one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
Kosher, Beach & Bush, Family, Tailor Made
South Africa
8 Nights – Guided Cape Town & Garden Route Tour – 5 Star
8 Nights / 5 Star Luxury Safari
When you blend the world famous Shamwari Game Reserve with Plettenberg Bay you already have 2 incredible experiences, and with all beauty that Cape Town has to offer. Shamwari game reserve holds the reputation for being one of South Africa’s finest Game Reserves in South Africa.
Kosher, Malaria free, Beach & Bush, Family
South Africa
8 Nights – Self Drive – Cape Town & Garden Route – 4 Star
8 Nights / 5 Star Luxury Safari
This malaria free safari combines, the adventure and beauty that South Africa and Cape Town have to offer. Woodbury Lodge, a secret safari gem, known mostly to the locals is in Amakhala Game Reserve lies just to the east of Port Elizabeth. They offer the Big-5 in a malaria free reserve.
Kosher, Malaria free, Beach & Bush, Family
South Africa & Zimbabwe
9 Nights – Classical Southern Africa – Kruger- Cape Town – Victoria Falls – 5 star
9 Nights / 5 Star Luxury Safari
This 5 Star trip takes in 3 magnificent highlights in Southern Africa using small boutique style hotels and lodges with a reputation for personalized service and empathy towards your Kosher needs. As a bonus, we visit the majestic Blyde River Canyon.
Kosher, Exclusive, Tailor made, Family
South Africa, Botswana
10 Nights – Sublime Southern African Safari – 5 Star
10 Nights / 5 Star Luxury Safari
This complete fly in package offers you the opportunity to compare South Africa’s Kruger National Park with Botswana’s premier Chobe National Park and Okavango Delta (the last Eden on earth). This package also include the iconic Victoria Falls. 3 totally different areas.
Excusive, Honeymoon, Tailor Made
South Africa
10 nights – Cultural Southern Africa – Cape Town – Kruger – Kwazulu Natal – 5 star
10 Nights / 5 Star Luxury Safari
This trip takes in additional highlights to the Classical tour, in that we visit the Kingdom of the Zulus for our safari, over and above Cape Town and Kruger National park. Absorb the full experience and enjoy a Big 5 safari in the Kruger region, visit picturesque Cape Town.
Kosher
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana
14 Nights – Cape Town, Kalahari, Delta & Victoria Falls Splendour – 5 Star
14 Nights / 4-5 Star Luxury Safari
Enjoy ultimate luxury, while visiting some of the most beautiful areas in Southern Africa, Cape Town, Botswana & Zimbabwe! Luxury starts, from the very moment you arrive at Cape Town International Airport.