$ USD CALL US ON 646-693-7280 DESTINATIONS HONEYMOONS FAMILY TRIPS DISCOVER ABOUT PLAN WITH PEACE OF MIND CONTACT US Home > Africa > South Africa Family Safari Explorer South Africa Family Safari Explorer 9-Day Example Trip SIMILAR TRIPS FROM $7,008 PP A family of elephants approaching a waterhole MADIKWE THE WHALE COAST CAPE TOWN Exclusive and malaria-free safari destinations and the action packed Whale Coast Personalised journeys from start to finish Every trip helps support Conservation Every detail taken care of Itinerary highlights Three nights in the Madikwe Game Reserve Whale watching in the Grootbos Reserve Three nights in the largest private game reserve in South Africa, Tswalu Reserve Visit Cape Town and Table Mountain What's included Private tours in Cape Town and The Whale Coast Game drives lead by specialist guides on safari Luxury hotels and safari lodges throughout Meet and greet airport service Full support from your Cape Town-based travel concierge before, during and after your trip Use this itinerary to inspire your bespoke journey RESET MAP 1 2 3 At a glance A wonderful wildlife adventure specifically designed for families, selecting the very best malaria-free safari reserves and choosing the lodges that work best with families so that your children will have an enjoyable as well as an educational adventure. From Johannesburg, your journey begins with three nights in Madikwe Reserve, our favourite spot in South Africa for a family safari where you can look forward to spotting the ‘Big Five’ – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo – plus much more besides. You’ll spend three nights on the Whale Coast at Grootbos Reserve. This is another of our favourite places for a family adventure, where you can explore the area on hikes, mountain bikes, ocean safaris and more. We especially like touches such as the ability to arrange early dinner for your kids with a special menu, after which the adults can indulge in a relaxed six-course dinner while childminders take care of your little ones in the playroom. Next up is Cape Town, an incredible city with so much to so. As well as the buzz that comes from a big city, you also have the ocean, Table Mountain and colonies of penguins and seals who call this place home. Please remember that this is an example itinerary that we would be happy to customise to suit you and your family’s requirements. Example trip itinerary DAYS 1-4 Madikwe Light aircraft flight from Johannesburg to Madikwe Reserves and Lodges in Madikwe Morukuru Family $$$$$ SEE MORE DETAILS Madikwe Hills Private Game Lodge $$$$$ SEE MORE DETAILS Three nights in the Madikwe Game Reserve The Madikwe Game Reserve, bordering the Kalahari Desert and Botswana in South Africa’s north west corner, is one of the country’s lesser known and more remote of the Big Five safari experiences. Moreover, it's malaria-free, making the area great for families. This is South Africa's fifth largest game reserve at 75,000 hectares yet it's relatively unknown despite its variety of wildlife consisting of a large population of elephants, 300 types of bird and over sixty different mammal species including the 'Magnificent Seven' (elephant, rhino, buffalo, cheetah, leopard, lion and African Wild Dog). Flights & transfers Flight Light aircraft flight from Madikwe to Johannesburg Flight Flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town Transfer Private transfer to the Whale Coast DAYS 4-7 The Whale Coast Lodges at the Grootbos Reserve Grootbos Garden Lodge $$$$$ SEE MORE DETAILS Grootbos Private Villas $$$$$ SEE MORE DETAILS Three nights in Grootbos Reserve Perfectly poised on the headland between two bays and at the heart of what is considered the ‘whale watching Mecca’ of the world, the 2,500-hectare Grootbos Private Nature Reserve is well positioned to enjoy the area’s thrilling to its more relaxing of activities. From diving with Great Whites, horse riding on wild Atlantic beaches, spotting whales and pods of dolphin cavorting in Walker Bay to tasting regional wines, discovering the unique heritage of towns such as De Kelders and Hermanus, and trekking through the intriguing fynbos flora and fauna of its reserves and valleys – you won’t be short of things to do here on the Whale Coast and at Grootbos. Flights & transfers Transfer Private transfer to your hotel in Cape Town DAYS 7-9 Cape Town Accommodation in Cape Town The Mount Nelson $$$$$ SEE MORE DETAILS The Redcliffe House $$$$$ SEE MORE DETAILS Two nights in Cape Town Spend your time relaxing and exploring this wonderful city. You have our top recommendations for activities, restaurants and shopping so that you can make the most of your time here. Flights & transfers Transfer Private transfer to Cape Town airport Use the navigation to jump down to a particular part of this example trip DAYS 1-4: MADIKWE DAYS 4-7: THE WHALE COAST DAYS 7-9: CAPE TOWN 1 2 3 PRICES START FROM $7,008 PP CALL US 646-693-7280 OR PLAN YOUR ADVENTURE What's your dream trip? We design private journeys for people who wish to go beyond the typical and experiencing something truly special. Our amazing team of travel designers, concierges and local guides work together to create unique journeys that get deep under the skin of where you’re visiting. Other trips you may be interested in Best of Rwanda's National Parks PRICES START FROM $16,758 PP Experience the highlights of Rwanda's safari scene in 10 days as you come up close with a be... 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