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2025 Autumn Trip 2

South African Safari Experience

Group Size

18 People

Duration

13 Nights

Hosted By

Ronnie & Dee

Languages

English

This trip offers an unforgettable adventure, taking travellers through some of the most breath-taking landscapes, thrilling wild life, rich history, cosmopolitan cities and vibrant culture South Africa has to offer. Highlights include exploring private game reserves, soaking in the rich history of South Africa, and savouring the culinary offerings of the Cape Winelands.

With expertly guided tours, luxurious accommodations, and exclusive experiences, Hosted Africa ensures every moment is seamless and memorable. Booking with Hosted Africa means personalised service, insider access, and a carefully curated itinerary that guarantees a journey of a lifetime.

Tour Cost

$9,850 CAD
$6,595 USD

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Your Hosted Africa Tour Hosts

Days 1-2
Blackheath Lodge, Cape Town

Days 3-5
La Fontaine Guest House, Cape Winelands

Days 6-8
Motswari Private Game Lodge, Timbavati Private Game Reserve

Days 9-10
Perry's Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel, Hazyview

Days 11-13
Langa Langa, Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve

Day 14
End of itinerary

Guaranteed sightings of Africa's Big 5

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Day 1 - Cape Town, Wednesday 26 November 2025
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met and transferred to the lovely Blackheath Lodge positioned in vibrant and trendy Sea Point for your three night stay.
Day 2 - Cape Town, Thursday 27 November 2025

Your guide will collect you from Blackheath Lodge this morning for your half-day private city tour. Weather depending, Table Mountain will be your first stop for breathtaking views of the city, beaches and Cape Peninsula. As an alternative, your guide can take you to Signal Hill for a different, but just as beautiful perspective of the city. Next stop is The South African Museum and a lovely stroll through The Company Gardens, followed with a brief visit of The Parliament Buildings. Visit the city centre including Green Market Square, Long Street and depending on level of interest, pop into a diamond museum and store. On the way back, pass through the Cape Malay quarter known as The Bo Kaap with brightly coloured houses. Time permitting or as alternatives to the above, your guide can include visits to The South African National Gallery, The Bo Kaap, Iziko Slave Lodge and District Six Museums. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Cape Town further.

Included: Cape Town City Tour Half Day

Day 3 - Atlantic Seaboard & Cape Point, Friday 28 November 2025

Your guide will collect you from Blackheath Lodge. You will be taken on a spectacular journey around the Cape Peninsula taking in all the highlights and breathtaking beauty of this world-renowned region, including a stop at the famous Boulder’s Beach where the penguins are located as well as the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive. Time permitting, the guide can also stop at the Kirstenbosch Botantical Gardens. Travel through historic suburbs of Muizenberg, St James and Simon’s Town, charming fishing villages of Kalk Bay and Hout Bay and beautiful viewpoints on the way to Cape Point, where the mighty Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet in harmony. Your guide will stop in one of the areas for lunch.

Included: Cape Point Tour Full Day

Day 4 - Cape Winelands, Saturday 29 November 2025

Today you will be picked up for a full day guided Cape Winelands tour. The Winelands are set just an hour outside of Cape Town and blessed with heavenly scenery with breathtaking views. The area is rich with history, and you can’t help but feel it as you move through the region. You will make stops to experience a wine cellar tour, where you’ll learn all about the process of winemaking, from grape to goblet. Arriving in Franschhoek, you will be check into La Fontaine, located in the heart of Franschhoek for your two nights stay.

Included: Cape Winelands Day Tour

Day 5 - Cape Winelands, Sunday 30 November 2025

 

A day to explore the Winelands area, you can do so on your own or perhaps book one of the tours available at the guesthouse. Or enjoy a trip on the hop-on Hop-off Winetram. Franschhoek is also home to some of the country’s top culinary experiences.

Days 6 to 8 - Timbavati Private Game Reserve, Monday 1 December 2025 - Wednesday 3 December 2025

After breakfast you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Johannesburg and then on to Hoedspruit, near the Kruger National Park. From there it is a 50 minute transfer to Motswari Private Game Lodge in the Timbavati Private Reserve. This is a place of sanctuary for Africa’s Big 5: the leopard, lion, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo and more. Their game rangers are seasoned experts and will furnish you with all the information you need as you encounter indigenous wildlife thriving in their natural habitat.

At Motswari you can expect warm hospitality, extraordinary scenery and unforgettable game viewing opportunities. You’ll embark on a unique African experience, with a hint of fine-dining flair; each traditional South African meal being a special occasion that celebrates cuisine and culture.

Day 9 - Hazyview, Thursday 4 December 2025

This morning, after a game drive and breakfast your guide will transfer you to the Hazyview area. This afternoon pay a visit to the traditional Nyati Cultural Village to learn about the African culture. Continue after this experience to check in to Perry’s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel for two nights.

Included: Nyati Cultural Village

Day 10 - Panorama Route, Friday 5 December 2025

After breakfast your guide will take you on the famous Panorama Route, one breathtaking view after another – that’s South Africa’s famous Panorama Route, where you’ll experience mountains, sky, forests and the truly impressive Blyde River Canyon, one of the world’s largest canyons. The small town of Graskop is the gateway to the Panorama Route. Scenic landmarks with evocative names like God’s Window, Wonder View, the Pinnacle, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and the Three Rondawels beckon. You head on to the Blyde River Canyon Reserve where you will thread your way along the clifftops back to Perry’s Bridge Hollow for dinner.

Included: Full Panorama Route Tour

Days 11 to 13 - Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, Saturday 6 December 2025 - Monday 8 December 2025

After breakfast, you will be transferred to transferred to Langa Langa Tented Safari Camp located in the beauty of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve for the next three nights. The name "Langa" translates to "Sun" in multiple South African languages, reflecting their commitment to bringing warmth and light to every guest's experience with us. You'll expect luxury tents which feature king-sized beds with premium linens, en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers. Each tent provides stunning views of the surrounding wilderness, perfectly blending comfort with nature. 

Day 14 - End of Itinerary, Tuesday 9 December 2025

Today in time for your flight to Johannesburg, you will be transferred to airport.