7 Day Cape Town & Safari Honeymoon

Our 7-Day Cape Town & Safari Luxury Honeymoon focuses on two of the most popular destinations in South Africa, which is a mix Cape Town and its surrounds including the wine country and Table Mountain, and a classic safari in the world-renowned Thornybush Game Reserve that adjoins the Kruger National Park. The Greater Kruger Park where Thornybush lies is South Africa’s premier safari destination. This honeymoon can easily be extended to include time at one of Southern Africa’s premier beach destinations or visiting Victoria Falls.

7 Day Cape Town & Safari Honeymoon

Itinerary at a Glance:

  • Day 01

    Arrive Cape Town

  • Day 02

    Enjoy a private guided Half Day Tour of the city of Cape Town

  • Day 03

    Full Day Tour of the Cape Wine Country for a cheese, wine and chocolate experience

  • Day 04

    Cape Town to Thornybush Private Game Reserve

  • Day 05 & 06

    On Safari at Thornybush Main Lodge

  • Day 07

    Thornybush Game Reserve to Johannesburg

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Day 01

Arrive Cape Town

On arrival in South Africa at Cape Town International Airport a representative from Paradise Touring will greet and transfer you to The Nicol Street Heritage Cottages where you will spend (03) nights in their African Romance Suite on a bed & breakfast basis. Situated in the vibrant and historic city centre, with phenomenal views of the iconic Table Mountain and a stone’s throw away from the V&A Waterfront.

Luxurious African theme in your Suite at Nicol Street Heritage Cottages
Comfortable lounge area in the African Romance suite, Nicol Street Heritage Cottages
Bathrooms with all the amenities, Nicol Street Heritage Cottages
The African Romance Suite, Nicol Street Heritage Cottages

A stay at the Nicol Street Heritage Cottages is an experience in itself as you step back in time to the traditional Cape Heritage. A perfect blend of the historic and modern Cape Town your stay will be one to remember. Each room is equipped with all the luxury amenities you will need to make your stay comfortable. Our Local is where you will enjoy your breakfast before heading out to explore all the wonders of Cape Town.

Day 02

Enjoy a private guided Half Day Tour of the city of Cape Town

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day private tour of Cape Town City & Table Mountain (tickets at own cost, weather-dependent). The tour will offer an informative insight into the culture, history and people of South Africa’s ‘Mother City’.
Highlights of the tour include:
• Table Mountain - travel by cable car to the top of this world-famous landmark and enjoy spectacular views of the city (tickets at own cost, weather-dependent).
• City orientation tour - a great way to get a feel for the city.
• Castle of Good Hope - South Africa’s first fort.
• Malay Quarter/Bo-Kaap - a historical area of Cape Malay culture.
• Adderley Street Flower Market - a colourful Cape Town icon.
• Green Market Square - South Africa’s oldest market.

Spend the afternoon at leisure delving deeper into Cape Town, taking a stroll on one of the beaches or treat yourselves to a relaxing massage at the hotel’s on-site spa.

View from the top of Table Mountain, Cape Town

Day 03

Full Day Tour of the Cape Wine Country for a cheese, wine and chocolate experience

Following breakfast, embark on a full-day private cheese, wine and chocolate tour, and sample some of the finest cheese and wines that the Cape Winelands has to offer. Indulge in a luxurious wine and dark chocolate pairing that will leave you wanting more. The Itinerary includes a tasting of Cheese, Chocolate, and wine at prestigious wine estates in the Paarl, Stellenbosh and Franschhoek, and lunch at one of many delightful Cape Wine Farms.

Stellenbosch is a picturesque town in the Cape Winelands

Day 04

Cape Town to Thornybush Private Game Reserve

After breakfast at the Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel, you will be transferred to Cape Town Airport in time for your flight to Hoedspruit, a small town on the edge of the Kruger Park. On arrival, you will be greeted and transferred by road to the Thornybush Main Lodge where you check in for a (3) night safari on a fully inclusive basis.

Aerial view Thornbush Game Lodge, South Africa

Day 05 & 06

On Safari at Thornybush Main Lodge

Enjoy twice daily game drives while staying in Thornybush. Delicious refreshments are included. Prepare yourself to discover the big five and the other amazing flora and fauna which can be found here. Guided bushwalks are also an option as a safari activity.

Bathtub overlooking the bush at Thornbush Game Lodge, South Africa
Luxury accommodation, Thornbush Game Lodge, South Africa
Walking safari , Thornbush Game Lodge, South Africa
The deck overlooks a sandy river bed at Thornbush Game Lodge
Open vehicle safari , Thornbush Game Lodge, Greater Kruger Park
Swimming pool, Thornbush Game Lodge, South Africa

Day 07

Thornybush Game Reserve to Johannesburg

Your extraordinary honeymoon tour concludes with a morning safari activity and breakfast after which you will be transferred back to the Hoedspruit Airport in time for your flight to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport and your outgoing flight home (as booked by you).

Tour Cost (quoted in ZAR)

July - Sep 2025
R85,390 per person sharing

Oct - Nov 2025
R90,390 per person sharing

Dec 2025
R94 870 per person sharing

Cost Includes

03 night’s accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis (Nicol Street Heritage Cottages)
03 night’s accommodation on a fully inclusive basis including all meals, teas and coffees, refreshments on game drives, twice daily game drives and a daily walking safari (the walking safari is subject to favourable weather conditions), the services of a professional ranger and camp staff, Thornybush Conservation levy

All road transfers as per itinerary
Sightseeing in Cape Town as per itinerary
Tourism levy of 1 %

Flights
Cape Town - Hoedspruit one-way incl. taxes (Economy Class)
Hoedspruit - Johannesburg one-way incl. taxes (Economy Class)
** The airfare quoted is only valid for 24 hours from the time of quoting as the airport taxes change on a daily basis.

Costs Excludes

Visas if required
Personal items and gratuities
Bar accounts not specified
Meals not specified
Flights not specified
Table Mountain tickets (weather dependent)

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18 July 2025
Working with Lize, we crafted our second fully customized self-drive adventure through Southern Africa - this time in Northern Namibia. The itinerary was a perfect blend of rugged campsites and luxurious lodges. Lize’s expert knowledge and thoughtful advice were invaluable, everything was planned to perfection. We had the most incredible time, experiencing so much of what this stunning region has to offer, yet it feels like we’ve only just scratched the surface. We can’t wait for our next adventure!
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gary afford
13 June 2025
Just returned from a safari with my partner and 2 friends. 3 countries South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana. We stayed at Wilderness camps, accommodation and service was great and the wildlife sightings were excellent. All the arrangements and connections went like clockwork, Thanks again Lize from ATG.
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Michael Sump
13 June 2025
We had a wonderful trip to Africa with everything arranged by Bianca Gersbach. She was extremely attentive to our wishes, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. We wanted a full overview for our first trip to Africa, and we received it. We went on Safari in 3 countries: South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. We saw so many animals! But that wasn't all, we had a delightful visit to the South African wine country, and deep-dive experiences in both Cape Town and Johannesburg. The township tours and trip to the Apartheid Museum really opened our eyes. At times, Bianca knew what we wanted better than we did. She insisted that we'd enjoy the Okabango Panhandle, and we did! It was magical. A real highlight. A less engaged travel consultant might have let me make a suboptimal choice. We also enjoyed several days in Victoria Falls. I can't praise Bianca and African Travel Gateway enough. We will certainly use them again when we decide to return, and we will return. Once is not enough!
Jim Campbell
Jim Campbell
01 May 2025
We asked for a holiday of a lifetime for my wife's birthday ... and Lize Enderstein and ATG certainly delivered!!! We could not have experienced such a magnificent trip without all Lize's organisation and planning. It was an absolute dream! So much so, we're looking to visit again and will certainly be using Lize for our next adventure. Nothing was too much trouble and all the planning made everything work so very smoothly. We felt like royalty throughout our trip with all sorts of birthday surprises already booked at every location. Incredible!!! We are so very grateful for everything Lize arranged and can't thank her enough and would heartily recommend Lize and ATG. Jim and Melanie xxx
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29 January 2025
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21 January 2025
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08 January 2025
We had the most amazing time on our self drive tour of Namibia organised through African Travel Gateway. Everything from the planning and booking process, to the arrival and welcome in Windhoek, to the app with the itinerary and directions made for a really relaxed and well organised holiday. But the most important part was getting to experience Namibia - what a spectacular country! The only negative was that we should have booked for longer!
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27 December 2024
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27 November 2024
ATG were fantastic from start to finish organising our trip 3 week trip in South Africa.Communication with Debbie was excellent before and during our trip. All accommodation and trips chosen by ATG was fantastic. This is our third trip with ATG and we are already thinking about our next.
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09 November 2024
We used African Travel Gateway to plan our honeymoon, and it was incredible! Putting together the itinerary was really smooth and fun - Lize sent us a few options, and was really quick to make the changes we wanted and let us know what made the most sense. The planning portal had a lot of really useful information so we knew what to expect and made the whole thing very comfortable (this was our first trip to Africa!) The itinerary we ended up with was spectacular, and very well structured. We spent most of our trip in the greater Kruger area (Kapama River Lodge then Walkers Plains Camp) and then finished in Victoria Falls (Vic Falls River Lodge) - each stop was both nicer and more wild than the last, which made for a very cool trip. Some real gems - Walkers and the camp at Victoria Falls had both been open less than a year, and were super luxurious, no way we would have found places like that on our own! And starting at Kapama, which is a bigger operation and a little more controlled (fully fenced, very close to the Hoedspruit airport) was a great way to ease into the trip. The animal viewing at all three locations was amazing - we saw the Big 5 at both camps in South Africa, plus wild dogs and a cheetah at Walkers, and not just from a distance - we were able to get up pretty close at several of the viewings. The guides were excellent at all three, same with the staff, and the other guests! Logistics were seamless - all of our transfers were easy, the lodges knew our schedule and drivers were where they needed to be exactly on time. I would absolutely recommend African Travel Gateway, and hope to work with Lize on our next safari!
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28 September 2024
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16 August 2024
Travelled across South Africa with ATG. They picked the most amazing places to stay where we felt like royalty. The planning was efficient and there was regular communication during the booking process. The knowledge of Lize was excellent and so we knew what to expect at each stage. Would we use them again? YES, of course, and we are!!! - Already planning our next trip across Namibia for next year!
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07 August 2024
We chose African Travel Gateway because of their awesome reviews and they did not disappoint! Bianca created a fabulous itinerary combining a luxury private reserve experience, a trip to Victoria Falls, a riverboat stay viewing the animals from a different perspective, ( and BTW the best scrambled eggs we have ever tasted) and a stay at a lodge where we saw different animals and a ride on a bush plane landing in what seemed the middle of nowhere! Every connection was seamless, no stress traveling at its best.Our hosts and guides were excellent, and lovely people. The food was wonderful and of course loved the sundowner drinks and our first” Bush Bar! Would definitely go back for more adventure, thank you ATG for a lovely experience!
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06 August 2024
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