10 Day Luxury Safari - South Africa

This 10-day luxury safari exposes you to some of South Africa’s most beautiful and fascinating locations.  Explore the culturally vibrant city of Cape Town, with its coastal villages and magnificent wild peninsula. You then journey inland aboard the luxurious Rovos Rail, towards the idyllic Lowveld region of the country. Here in the region known as the Greater Kruger Park, amid a blend of grassy plains, savanna bushveld, and African-chic accommodation, we add to the memorable experience of your luxury safari across South Africa.

10 Day Luxury Safari - South Africa

Itinerary at a Glance:

  • Day 01

    The Clarendon Bantry Bay, Cape Town

  • Day 02

    The Clarendon Bantry Bay, Cape Town

  • Day 03

    The Clarendon Bantry Bay, Cape Town

  • Day 04

    Rovos Rail Journey to Pretoria

  • Day 05 & 06

    On Board Rovos Rail

  • Day 07

    Castello Di Monte, Pretoria

  • Day 07

    Pretoria to Saseka Tented Camp, Thornybush Private Game Reserve

  • Day 08 & 09

    On Safari at Saseka Tented Camp, Thornybush Game Reserve

  • Day 10

    Saseka Tented Camp to Johannesburg

Day 01

The Clarendon Bantry Bay, Cape Town

On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, South Africa, you will collect your luggage and meet our friendly driver-guide who will transport you through the city, to the spectacular beautiful Clarendon Bantry Bay Boutique Hotel. Located on the slopes overlooking the stunning Bantry Bay coastline, The Clarendon Bantry Bay offers a breath-taking view out over the ocean and an elegant luxurious atmosphere.

The Superior Suite with beautiful views over Bantry bay
Enjoy breakfast with stunning views over the ocean at The Clarendon Bantry Bay

Your first three nights begin at this boutique hotel where you will be staying in one of their superior suites on a bed and breakfast basis, furnished with all the amenities you would need, panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, and 5-star service from the hotel staff.

Day 02

The Clarendon Bantry Bay, Cape Town

This morning after breakfast, you get to embark on an exciting adventure around the southwesternmost point of the African continent- the Cape Peninsula. Known for its rocky outcrops rich in biodiversity, the Cape Peninsula is a scenic route of the Cape’s beaten path, dotted with charming towns and stunning beaches.

African penguins, near Cape Point

Stop off for a chat with the local fishing folk in the coastal gem of Kalk Bay, or enjoy a special visit to Boulder’s Beach in Simons Town. This is the only place in the world where you can interact with a colony of African Penguins whilst roaming around the beach’s shore or snorkeling, kayaking, and SUPing in the shallow waters that surround it. For lunch, head off on a secluded gourmet picnic along this wild peninsula, taking in the panoramic views and natural beauty of the Atlantic Ocean.

Day 03

The Clarendon Bantry Bay, Cape Town

After a delicious breakfast, it is time to wander 140km towards the beautiful seaside town of Hermanus, in the Overberg area. Nestled amongst the coastal nature reserve of Walker Bay and the Kleinrivier Mountain Range, Hermanus is one of the world’s top whale-watching destinations. The picturesque bay acts as a breeding ground for the majestic Southern Right Whales who can often be seen frolicking off the shoreline with their calves from May to November.

Southern Right Whales close to Hermanus during July - October
Hermanus is a small town famous for whale watching

Your morning in Hermanus is spent from the decks of a whale-watching cruise, trailing the Marine Big 5 (Southern Right Whale, Shark, Dolphin, Seal and Penguin). Once back on land, you get to explore the unspoiled hiking trails of the vast Stanford Mountains followed by an elegant, fine-dining lunch experience at The Tasting Room in the Stanford Hills Estate.

Day 04

Rovos Rail Journey to Pretoria

After your final breakfast, you are transferred to the Cape Town Station to set off on a three (3) night, all-inclusive trip to Pretoria on the luxurious Rovos Rail. Celebrated for its world-class service and authentic Edwardian-style design, the Rovos Rail prides itself on transporting guests back to the bygone era whilst allowing them to admire the beautiful passing scenery in style.

Rovos Rail is a luxury train that operates across South Africa

You will depart from Cape Town at 11h00 and head for the quirky railroad town of Matjiesfontein, situated on the edge of the Great Karoo. With its historical ambiance, well-preserved Victorian buildings, and gracious charm, Matjiesfontein has been proclaimed a National Heritage Site. You will arrive in this captivating town at 18h00 and enjoy an hour of sightseeing before continuing your voyage towards Pretoria. Read the detailed Rovos Rail Itinerary here.

Day 05 & 06

On Board Rovos Rail

Today, your exclusive train journey on the Rovos Rail continues as you meander your way towards the historically rich city of Kimberly. Located in the North West Province, Kimberly is well known for birthing the international diamond trade in 1866.

En suite bathroom aboard Rovos Rail
Rovos Rail Luxury Train, South Africa

You will arrive here at 14h30, leaving you plenty of time to stroll around the prominent battle sites of the Anglo-Boer war, visit the Big Hole, and explore the Kimberly Mine Museum. Your journey towards Pretoria will continue again at 16h00.

Day 07

Castello Di Monte, Pretoria

Your train is scheduled to arrive at the Pretoria Station at 12h00, from where you will be greeted and transferred to the enchanting Castello Di Monte located in the ‘Jacaranda City’. Also known as ‘Tshwane’, Pretoria is a vibrant cosmopolitan city that is home to several official buildings, historical monuments, and the annual blooming of radiant purple blossoms that embellish the Jacaranda trees on Pretoria’s avenues.

Castello Di Monte Hotel, Pretoria
A view across Pretoria, Castello Di Monte

Day 07

Pretoria to Saseka Tented Camp, Thornybush Private Game Reserve

After an early breakfast, you are driven to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport. Here, you step on board your flight to Eastgate Airport situated near the tiny town of Hoedspruit, Limpopo- a gateway into the famous Kruger National Park and the scenic Kruger-to-Canyon Biosphere.

Saseka Tented Camp, View from the deck
Tent Interior, Saseka Tented Camp

On arrival in Hoedspruit, you are met and transferred to the sophisticated Saseka Tented Camp in the Thornybush Game Reserve. Saseka is the Tsonga word for ‘beautiful’ and with its elegant positioning on the banks of the Monwana dry-riverbed and classy, modern design this camp does live up to its name. You get to relish in the luxury of Saseka for three (3) nights on a fully inclusive basis.

Day 08 & 09

On Safari at Saseka Tented Camp, Thornybush Game Reserve

During your time at Saseka, you get to go on safaris in the magnificent Thornybush Game Reserve. Bordering the Kruger Park, the Thornybush Reserve boats over 12,000 hectares of unspoiled wilderness and open land that creates an alluring environment for nature enthusiasts from around the world.

Journey through the reserve with a professional guide, making sure you have your camera and checklist nearby as your chances of spotting the Big 5 and other interesting animal species are high. In between game drives, you can enjoy the surrounds of your spacious safari tent and private plunge pool for an ultimate relaxing experience.

Day 10

Saseka Tented Camp to Johannesburg

After an early morning safari (if time allows) and breakfast, it is unfortunately time to say goodbye to the Lowveld region of South Africa, as your 10-day Luxury Safari comes to an end. You will be transferred to Hoedspruit’s Eastgate Airport to fly back to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. From here, you will connect with your late afternoon/evening outbound flight back home (at your own arrangement) with a happy heart and memories that will last a lifetime.

Cost of Safari

R 182,620 per person sharing (May-Sep 2024)
R 187,580 per person sharing (Oct - 19 Dec 2024)
R 190,375 per person sharing (20 - 31 Dec 2024)

R 208,420 per person sharing (Jan - April 2025)
R 205,930 per person sharing (May-Sep 2025)
R 226,010 per person sharing (Oct - 19 Dec 2025)
R 228,460 per person sharing (20 - 31 Dec 2025)

 

Cost Includes

03 Night’s accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis: The Clarendon Bantry Bay: Inclusive of a full English breakfast and complimentary Afternoon Tea and Cakes

03 Nights’ accommodation on a fully inclusive basis:  Rovos Rail from Cape Town to Pretoria:  All meals, bar accounts (excluding premium imports), 24-hour full room services and bar facilities, limited laundry, guided excursions where applicable, entrance fees, and great staff.  (*** Please note SET Departure Dates under T’s & C’s!)

01 Night’s accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis: Castello Di Monte

03 Night’s accommodation on a fully inclusive basis:  Saseka Tented Camp, Thornybush:  All meals, teas/coffees, mini bar in room and selected snacks, bar accounts (excluding premium imports), twice daily game viewing activities and bushveld walks, Wi-Fi, Conservation fee and the services of professional ranger and camp staff.

All road transfers on a private basis as per itinerary
A great Cape Peninsula Tour including entry fees and a wild picnic
An awesome Whale Boat Trip and tour of Hermanus with a fine dining lunch

Flights: Johannesburg - Hoedspruit - Johannesburg return way excl. taxes

Cost Excludes

Visas if required
Meals not specified
Bar accounts / beverages not specified and premium imports
Laundry not specified
Flights not specified
Airport taxes (still to be included and subject to change)
Additional activities/sightseeing/entry fees/park fees not specified
Travel Insurance
Table Mountain Tickets (weather dependent)
Personal items & gratuities

Your Safari Planning starts here.

Learn from our experience.

Expert advice on safaris & logistics.

Supportive ‘one on one’ service.

Quick Enquire

Read Why Our Clients Love Us

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
Teresa Harrison
Teresa Harrison
29 January 2025
I have been using African Travel Gateway for about 30 years and not once have they let me down. My travels have been varied, visiting different countries and cultures in Africa, but with their help, it is always a magic carpet ride. Lize has been my contact for many years, and the intineries devised have been spectacular. She really understands our requirements and goes the extra mile to ensure all is OK. This time, we visited South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. Everything was amazing. Our highlights, however, were La Fontaine in Franshoek and Camp Xakanaxa in the Okavango Delta in Botswana. We HIGHLY recommend African Travel Gateway
Debbie Isaacs
Debbie Isaacs
21 January 2025
We used African Travel again for the second time over Xmas and New Year. Once again, every little bit of our trip ran smoothly and without a hitch. Their communication was great throughout and we will, no doubt, be returning to them in the future too. Thanks Petru.
Daniel Stewart
Daniel Stewart
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!
Hilda Stanfliet
Hilda Stanfliet
27 December 2024
Amazing hotel booked by Lize of African Travel Gateway, the most attentive service leading up to holiday
Zoe Heelas
Zoe Heelas
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.
Harrison Shore
Harrison Shore
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!
Hamdan nazarudin
Hamdan nazarudin
28 September 2024
Contacted Lize to get assistance with our trip. Her help has been really great! Enquiries are replied within a short period. Even asking for last minute arrangement of extra baggage and early hotel check-in. Itinerary are also seamless at every transition of camps and location.
Archie B
Archie B
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!
yvonne omer
yvonne omer
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!
Jennifer Morawiecki
Jennifer Morawiecki
06 August 2024
We've just returned from an incredible two-week holiday across Botswana and Zimbabwe with African Travel Gateway. The arrangements made by Bianca were perfect, the documentation provided was extremely thorough, and every detail of our journey was meticulously planned. Communication was excellent throughout. Coming from North America, we felt it best to work with a travel agent located in Southern Africa and it was absolutely the right choice. Highly recommended!
Maria Lohan
Maria Lohan
01 August 2024
Lize helped us find accommodation in Kruger when there was practically none to be got - and t was the best place. The tours she booked were tremendous and the people she booked were great and we are very grateful and glad we had the opportunity to book with Lize. Maria & family form Belfast
Arishana Riek
Arishana Riek
03 July 2024
Tailormade itinerary with knowledgeable guides (Apartheid Museum and Cradle of Humankind).
Sivan Debeljakovic
Sivan Debeljakovic
03 July 2024
Petru, of African Travel Gateway, planned our 12-day South Africa-Zimbabwe itinerary for three of us (arriving from two continents). Her expertise, keen insights, and care in arranging the most perfect accommodation for us, prompt and efficient transfers/drivers, and booking all internal flights, meant this was the smoothest, most enjoyable holiday experience, ever! We covered a lot of ground in a short time, but the precision-timing with transfers, and Petru's choice of such knowledgeable and personable tour guides really made all the difference. Huge thanks to Natasha (Afrifriends) and Chris (Paradise)! Highlights were: The Peech Hotel in J'burg (delightful boutique hotel with a fabulous breakfast - thank you, Oliver!); Ilala Lodge in Zimbabwe; Nkorho Bush Lodge in Sabi Sand (if you want up close & personal experiences with the wildlife, this is where you need to go!); Rickety Bridge Manor House in Franschhoek (perfectly appointed and beautiful accommodation); Boschendal Winery (try the pinotage; farm shop is a must!); Woodstock Markets in Cape Town (so much to see and buy here!). We had the most exceptional holiday – we will definitely return to SA in the future, and will be utilising the expert services of Petru at ATG. Thank you again, Petru.
Sergio Santini
Sergio Santini
03 June 2024
Petru has been our reference person at African Travel Gateway: she organised our self-drive travel through South Africa during April 2024. The itinerary has been tailored according to our wishes and her suggestions. She did a great job , fully meeting our requirements and tacking care about us in real time even during the trip. We really enjoyed the safaris she proposed and we saw what has to be seen in this beautiful country for a 3 weeks visit. The TravelKey App was new for us; it is an efficient tool and has been a very positive experience, having everything filed in the HP.
Recommended on