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14-Nights Bespoke Southern Africa from $39,555

Swain Destinations

OFFER ID 1624566

From vibrant cityscapes to sprawling vineyards to the untamed horizons on safari, immerse yourself in Southern Africa's most thrilling experiences and bespoke luxury accommodations. Every moment on this extraordinary journey is meticulously selected to make you fall in love with South Africa and Botswana.

Your Itinerary Includes:

  • Roundtrip airport transfers
  • 4 nights Cape Town
  • Morning Cape Town City Walking Tour
  • Full Day Cape Peninsula tour
  • Full Day Cape Winelands tour
  • Scheduled charter flights to and from Tswalu
  • 3 nights Kalahari
  • Game Activities in Kalahari
  • 1 night Johannesburg
  • Scheduled charter flights within Botswana
  • 3 nights Selinda Reserve
  • Game Activities in Selinda Reserve
  • 3 nights Okavango Delta
  • Game Activities in Okavango Delta
  • Meals: 14 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 9 dinners

14 nights from $39,555 per person

Itinerary
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Itinerary Details

Day 1 Arrive in Cape Town
Welcome to Cape Town, South Africa! South Africa's “Mother City” is indescribably beautiful, steeped in fascinating history and pulsating to a heady African rhythm. Indeed, few urban centers anywhere can match its setting along the mountainous Cape Peninsula spine, which slides into the Atlantic Ocean. South Africa boasts incredibly good weather, gorgeous scenery and fantastic beaches, and is one of the most diverse and enchanting countries in the world.

The Silo Hotel

Day 2 Uncover the City of Cape Town
This morning explore Cape Town City on a walking tour. Renowned for the iconic "Table Cloth" of clouds which cascade over Table Mountain, this vibrant urban city reflects a rich tapestry of cultural influences, with its diverse population fully embracing the charms of this beautiful corner of Africa. This afternoon is yours to enjoy the facilities at the hotel or wander through the V&A Waterfront for some shopping.

The Silo Hotel
Meals: B

Day 3 Explore the Cape Peninsula
Embark on an aerial tour to explore the scenic beauty of the Cape Peninsula by helicopter. As you glide over the rocky coastline littered with shipwrecks, take in the mesmerizing views. Upon landing in a secluded location, continue your journey by luxury vehicle towards the southwestern tip of Africa at the Cape of Good Hope. Meet the charming African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach and conclude your day with a scenic drive along the renowned Chapman's Peak Drive, soaking in more breathtaking vistas.

The Silo Hotel
Meals: B

Day 4 Indulge in the Cape Winelands
The Cape Winelands are amongst the most scenic in the world. A visual feast of lush green valleys, rugged mountains, fine cuisine, and world-class wine producing estates make up the Cape Winelands. Its many massive vineyards and historic wine estates, characterized by classic Cape Dutch-style buildings with distinctive gables and thatched roofs, date back centuries. Spend the day enjoying some of the finest wine tasting experiences against a backdrop of magical landscapes.

The Silo Hotel
Meals: B

Day 5 Cape Town to Kalahari
Your charter flight will transport you to Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, a vast, magical land of infinite possibility, with sweeping vistas and a liberating sense of space. The green Kalahari is nature at its most diverse and surprising, and to spend time here is to be touched by exuberant, soulful beauty.

Loapi Tented Camp, Tswalu Kalahari Private Reserve
Meals: B, D

Day 6 Activities in Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Tswalu Kalahari offers an unrivalled wealth of experiences. Explore the green Kalahari and its treasures by vehicle, and learn more about research in action with your field guide. Tswalu is home to most of the "charismatic" African big game species such as lion, cheetah, wild dog, desert black rhino and buffalo. The arid habitat also supports a surprising array of smaller animals, birds and plants.

Loapi Tented Camp, Tswalu Kalahari Private Reserve
Meals: B, L, D

Day 7 Activities in Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Today is another full day in Tswalu Kalahari Reserve as you enjoy activities such as open vehicle game drives, guided bush walks and horseback safaris.

Loapi Tented Camp, Tswalu Kalahari Private Reserve
Meals: B, L, D

Day 8 Kalahari to Johannesburg
Enjoy a morning game activity before transferring to the airstrip for your scheduled charter flight to Johannesburg.

Johannesburg is the economic heart of South Africa, the central focus of Egoli ('Place of Gold'), as the Sotho name for Gauteng suggests. The largest and richest city in South Africa, Johannesburg's lifestyle is a fast-paced and hectic one.

Saxon Hotel, Villa And Spa
Meals: B

Day 9 Johannesburg to Selinda Reserve
After a flight to Botswana (not included in price), you will board a light aircraft to the private Selinda Reserve. This area is home to all of the iconic African species, including leopards, lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, red lechwes, zebras, and giraffes. Additionally, the elusive African wild dogs, roan and sable find refuge here.

Zarafa Camp
Meals: B, D

Day 10 Activities in the Selinda Reserve
Enjoy open-vehicle photographic safari drives in the early morning and late afternoon/early evening. Guided walks by professional guides are an excellent opportunity to explore the surrounding area.

Zarafa Camp
Meals: B, L, D

Day 11 Activities in the Selinda Reserve
Enjoy another day of activities in the Selinda Reserve.

Zarafa Camp
Meals: B, L, D

Day 12 Selinda Reserve to Okavango Delta
Enjoy a morning game activity before transferring to the airstrip for your scheduled charter flight to the Okavango Delta. Xigera is situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta on the western edge of the Moremi Game Reserve. The whole gamut of Delta habitats are found in the surrounding area, including floodplains, waterways and lagoons.

Xigera Safari Lodge
Meals: B, L, D

Day 13 Activities in the Okavango Delta
Daily land excursions allow guests to immerse themselves in the wonders of the Okavango Delta, a region as famous for its tawny grasslands and verdant riverine forests as the flood plains that fill with crystal clear waters each year. On both 4x4 game drives or thrilling bush walks, expert Xigera guides will help you discover the magic and mystery of this unmatched wilderness.

Xigera Safari Lodge
Meals: B, L, D

Day 14 Activities in the Okavango Delta
Enjoy another day of activities in the Okavango Delta.

Xigera Safari Lodge
Meals: B, L, D

Day 15 One Last Activity Before Departure
Enjoy your last game activity before transferring to the airstrip for your air transfer to Maun Airport where you will connect with your onward flight.

Meals: B

Featured Destinations
Selinda Reserve
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Okavango Delta
The Okavango delta is one of the world’s largest inland water systems. It's headwaters start in Angola’s western highlands, with numerous tributaries joining to form the Cubango river, which then flows through Namibia (called the Kavango) and finally enters Botswana, where it is then called the Okavango. It is a unique ecosystem with large populations of African mammals, birds, and other animals and is one of the last totally unspoiled areas in Africa. This destination is perfect for camping, picture taking, walking safaris, and mokoro (canoe) excursions.
Johannesburg
Johannesburg's contrasts are some of the most extreme in the world; poverty-stricken and overcrowded Alexandra is surrounded by some of the richest suburbs in South Africa, and downtown hundreds of homeless struggle to survive around the Stock Exchange. The contrast between suburb and township is mirrored nationwide, but is more extreme here because of the intense wealth of many of the suburbs, and the sheer size of the townships and their satellite squatter camps. Yet the city as a whole continues to suck in people and skills from all over the country, making it the financial, commercial and cultural powerhouse of South Africa.
Cape Town
Cape Town is southern Africa's most beautiful, most romantic and most-visited city. Few urban centers anywhere can match its setting along the Cape Peninsula spine, which slides like the mighty tail of the continent into the Atlantic Ocean. By far the most striking - and famous - of its sights is Table Mountain, frequently mantled by clouds, and rearing up from the middle of the city to provide a constantly changing vista to the suburbs below. Table Mountain is the city's solid core which divides the city into distinct zones with public gardens, wilderness, forests, hiking routes, vineyards and desirable residential areas trailing down it's lower slopes.

Excursions

Cape Town City Tour - Half Day

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Cape Town City Tour - Half Day

Your guide will discuss the city's abundance of sightseeing possibilities and will tailor make your day's activities according to your individual interests and preferences. This affords you the advantage of total flexibility while still maintaining the expertise of a qualified guide. We first make our way to the to the lower cable car station on the slopes of Table Mountain, where (weather permitting) we make the short and comfortable ascent to the top of the mountain by cable car. The panoramic view of the sea and city from the summit is magnificent. Then begin the tour of historic Cape Town. Whether you are interested in visiting the traditional tourist attractions, indulging in a personal passion, or simply exploring the 'Mother City' as a local, Cape Town has more than enough diversity to cater to your personal preference.

Your half day tour includes two entrance fees as well as the return Table Mountain Aerial Cableway ticket. After your tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Three Hour Cruise

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Three Hour Cruise

The Inala Antares proudly awaits you in Cape Town, ready to take you first class on a journey of a lifetime. With its Italian styling, trendy interiors, quality construction techniques and performance it has been specially designed to meet your tastes and requirements.

Your day will start with a luxury transfer from your hotel providing you with a concierge service to help you orchestrate the perfect few hours on board the Inala.
Experience an exquisite Cape Town sunset with Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles as a backdrop as you cruise in pure luxury on board (weather depending on the day) otherwise in Table Bay towards the Bloubergstrand beaches.

The Inala is a 57ft Princess design, luxury motor yacht, moored in front of the Cape Grace Hotel V&A Waterfront. Your three hour cruise includes the famous Clifton beaches, with panoramic views of Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles in elegance and luxury. Clifton bay is on the way to Hout Bay and is the ideal place to spend a few hours at on board, enjoying the sun and a swim in the cool water.

Whale Watching Tour - Full Day

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Whale Watching Tour - Full Day

Your Whale watching excursion will either be done in Hermanus or Gansbaai, based on the best sightings & weather conditions over your period of travel.

The whale watching trips can also afford you the possibility to see: Great white sharks, Bryde's whales, Humpback whales, Southern giant petrels, Cape gannets and Dolphins, making these whale watching trips not just magical but rewarding too, and are sure to capture everyone's imagination.

Your return to shore will depend on the sightings for the day, which may result in a late lunch. Your guide will discuss the best restaurant options with you based on your preference and logistics. An A la Carte lunch including soft drinks & non-premium brand drinks and house wines is included in your tour.

Time permitting you may have the opportunity to walk along the coastal paths in Herma-nus where during whale season (mid June to mid November) whales may be seen playing close to the shore. You will be dropped off at your hotel in the late afternoon.

Cape Point Sidecar Tour - Full Day

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Cape Point Sidecar Tour - Full Day

Your guide will discuss your individual interests and preferences and tailor make the day's routing and sightings accordingly. All sidecars are decommissioned military bikes used during World War II, which has been restored and fully refurbished.

You will be supplied with retro leather jackets, helmets, goggles as well as a complimentary bandana. Depending on your interests you will be visiting all the iconic attractions such as Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Chapmans Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope (including the Cape Point Funicular ticket) and the Boulders Penguin Colony.

Stop for lunch at a popular local restaurant including local wine and refreshments. Top off the day with a scenic coastal drive back to your hotel. After your day's touring, you will be dropped off at your hotel for your evening at leisure.

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
09/01/2025 - 09/30/2025
from $50,215 per person
10/01/2025 - 10/31/2025
from $43,715 per person
11/01/2025 - 12/19/2025
from $39,555 per person


* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Prices are land only, per person, twin/double share in USD. Single supplement applies. All highlighted savings are reflected in the price. Travel may be limited to certain days of the week. Hotels and tours remain subject to availability. Cancellation penalties and other booking or alteration restrictions may exist. Please note blackout dates may apply to Christmas, New Year and local special event periods. Pricing may increase over Holiday and special event periods and may not be reflected in price grid. Prices indicated remain subject to change without notice. Prices are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed. Rates may vary by category and departure date; please inquire for details. Itinerary and map subject to change. Prices are per person, twin/double share in USD. All highlighted savings are reflected in the price. Price does not include airfare unless otherwise stated. Travel may be limited to certain days of the week. Hotels and tours remain subject to availability. Cancellation penalties and other booking or alteration restrictions may exist. Please note blackout dates may apply to Christmas, New Year and local special event periods. Pricing may increase over Holiday and special event periods and may not be reflected in price grid. Prices indicated remain subject to change without notice. Prices are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed. CST #2012413-20 See our full Terms and Conditions:

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