Begin by exploring the vibrant city of Cape Town before heading off to the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve on the border of the Kruger National Park, the ultimate in luxury safari and private game viewing opportunities. After 3 days on an African safari, you will travel to your extraordinary island destination, Mahe in the Seychelles. Spend a week relaxing on the sandy white beaches and swimming in the warm Indian Ocean, and being pampered, before returning home feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
This is a sample combination of Seychelles Islands vacation with a South African safari. Contact us with your travel style and budget and we will hand pick the right combination of experiences for your perfect vacation.
Day 1
Arrive in Cape Town. Your driver will pick you up from the airport then whisk you off to your 5-star hotel. Dine over looking the waterfront. Enjoy a whiskey tasting after your meal. This will be you home for the next 4 nights.
5-Star hotel in Cape Town
Day 2-4 (B)
Discover Beautiful Capetown. The city’s highlights are right at your doorstep.
Nestled beneath the dramatic Table Mountain, stylish Cape Town is steeped in history. Elegant whitewashed Cape Dutch buildings, with thatched roofs and shuttered windows, are scattered amongst British monuments. Local Malay curry can be found in many quaint restaurants along the cobbled streets in the Bo-Kaap neighborhood.
Catch the awe-inspiring views from the summit of Table Mountain. Visit the African Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach. Discover the Cape Peninsula by sea or venture out for a tour of the Winelands. Shop at chic boutiques. Take home handcrafted African jewelry from Greenmarket Square. Take in the local culture with trips to Bo-Kaap Museum, the Castle of Good Hope or the world-famous Robben Island. Once the notorious prison housing Nelson Mandela, now the island is a fascinating and empowering UNESCO World Heritage Site.
5-Star hotel in Cape Town
Day 5 (B,L,D)
Today you’re off to Sabi Sands Wildlife Reserve. You’ll be driven to the airport, catch a plane to Kruger Mpumalanga, then step aboard a charter flight to your 5-star safari lodge. Upon arrival, allow yourself to relax a bit. Choose to have a candlelit dinner for 2 on your private deck.
5-Star safari lodge
Day 6-7 (B,L,D)
Your lodge is the perfect combination of adventure and pampering. Rise early for game drives before breakfast. Choose between nature walks and spa treatments in the late morning. Then head off for evening game drives for another chance to spot the Big 5. End your days with dinner around the bonfire.
5-Star safari lodge
Day 8 (B)
A charter flight will take you to Johannesburg. From there you will be transferred to your luxury hotel. You can take a swim in the heated pool, work off stress at the gym, or pamper yourself at the spa. Round off the day with an evening of fine dining at its fabulous restaurant.
4.5-star hotel in Johannesburg
Day 9 (B)
Today you’re off on an international flight to spectacular Mahe Island in the Seychelles. A road transfer will then take you to your luxury resort where you’ll will spend the next 5 days relaxing by the azure sea.
5-star resort on Mahe Island
Day 10-14 (B)
Spend yours days soaking up the Seychelles sun at your island retreat. Spend some time alone with private jacuzzis, massage areas and spacious rooms, and enjoy the beaches and warm Indian Ocean waters. Romantic barbecues on the beach can be arranged for you in the evenings, where you can watch the sunset as you picnic on the beach.
5-star resort on Mahe Island
Day 15 (B)
Head back to South Africa
Fly back to Johannesburg where you can take your international flight home after a holiday of city life, game drives and beaches.