• Best for: Romance, Luxury, Wildlife Best for: Romance, Luxury, Wildlife
  •  Duration: 12 Nights Duration: 12 Nights
  • From $13,405 per person From $13,405 per person
  • Best time: Jan – Dec Best time: Jan – Dec
South Africa

Ultimate South Africa

This 12-night trip offers the very best accommodation in South Africa’s “must-see” regions. Be in awe of the natural beauty of South Africa’s scenic landscapes – from the breathtaking views at Cape Point and the rolling vineyards of the Cape Winelands to seeing wildlife in their natural habitat and the unspoiled African bushveld. Your base in Cape Town is a discreetly glamorous, cliffside retreat with some of the best ocean outlooks in town and an astounding collection of South African art on almost every wall. Next up, take in a mesmerizing lagoon outlook at a flawlessly dressed boutique retreat, just a few minutes from the whale-watching town of Hermanus. Lastly, see some of South Africa’s endangered and iconic wildlife species during open vehicle safaris with expert safari guides.

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Your Adventure Starts Here

Discover South Africa's Ultimate Luxury

Days 1 - 4

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Cape Town, South Africa
Mother City’s Natural Wonder

On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met and transferred straight to Ellerman House, a luxury 5-star hotel, dramatically poised on the slopes of Table Mountain, in Bantry Bay.

Days 5 - 6

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Cape Winelands, South Africa
The Tranquil Cape Wine Country

An easy 50-minute private road transfer leads you to the Cape Winelands, where majestic mountains watch over a tapestry of active vineyards.

Days 7 - 8

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Hermanus, South Africa
The Whale Route

Today, your adventure unfolds with a private road transfer to the Overberg region, situated east of Cape Town and nestled beyond the mountains.

Days 9 - 12

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Your trip ends here

Sabi Sands, South Africa
Big 5 Territory

Travelling via a combination of private road transfer and scheduled flight, you'll arrive at The Sabi Sands, a 65,000-hectare private reserve connected to the Kruger.

Days 1 - 4

Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
Mother City’s Natural Wonder

Let Scintilla be your guide to the best food, wine, shopping, art, activities and sights across Cape Town and beyond.

Days 5 - 6

Cape Winelands, South Africa
Cape Winelands, South Africa
The Tranquil Cape Wine Country

An easy 50-minute private road transfer leads you to the Cape Winelands, where majestic mountains watch over a tapestry of active vineyards.

Days 7 - 8

Hermanus, South Africa
Hermanus, South Africa
The Whale Route

Today, your adventure unfolds with a private road transfer to the Overberg region, situated east of Cape Town.

Days 9 - 12

Your trip ends here

Sabi Sands, South Africa
Sabi Sands, South Africa
Big 5 Territory

Game viewing - Sabi Sands is a private reserve known for its Big 5 game viewing.

Days 1 - 4

Ellerman House
4 Nights - Cape Town

Located in Bantry Bay and perched on the slopes of Lion’s Head, lies the elegant mansion Ellerman House.

Ellerman House

Days 5 - 6

Delaire Graff
2 Nights - Cape Winelands

Delaire Graff is situated just outside Stellenbosch on the Wineland’s scenic Helshoogte Pass, nestled between mountains and surrounded by vineyards.

Delaire Graff

Days 7 - 8

The Thatch House
2 Nights - Hermanus

Gracious living in the seaside resort of Hermanus, a mere four kilometres outside of town, this elegant family home offers contemporary comfort and space.

The Thatch House

Days 9 - 12

Your trip ends here

Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
4 Nights - Sabi Sands

Intimate and family-owned Lion Sands Ivory Lodge is located in the Sabi Sand Private Reserve, nestled along the banks of the Sabie River.

Lion Sands Ivory Lodge
  • VIP Meet & Greet on arrival
  • 12 nights accommodation with selected meals
  • Private Road Transfers
  • International Flights
  • Internal Flights
  • Airport taxes
  • All meals and drinks not specified
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature
Ilse Steyn
From $13,405 per person
Ilse Steyn
From $13,405 per person

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Guest Testimonials

Discover why our guests select Scintilla for their travel to Southern Africa.

Cuan, everything going to plan so far with stunning weather and excellent service and amazing wildlife in Etosha!! Thanks again for your professionalism. Everything has been magical, and we have definitely brought some luck with us being the first group to find the elephants only after 10 minutes of looking !! Really appreciate your help, and I will be recommending you to our friends back home.

Tom Last, AU

My week in Namibia was sensational and went seamlessly. From the welcoming pickup from the airport to the beautiful accommodations and fascinating road-trip across much of the country, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Of particular note, the food at Hoodia Desert Lodge was impeccable and the al fresco lunch prepared by the guide after the visit to Deadvlei and Sossusvlei was simply magical. The sundowners at both Hoodia and Onduli Ridge were top-notch, each offering breathtaking views and fabulous Namibian gin cocktails and bites. What made the entire journey so easily enjoyable was the daily itineraries and maps presented to me upon arrival and the overall organization and attention to detail. My solo sojourn was truly flawless, and I will recommend it widely!

Sarah Scott, ZA

Hi Cuan.  Just wanted you to know we have had an amazing time in Namibia!  What an experience!  Yesterday we stopped off at a bar in a very remote village after tracking elephants and had beers and danced with the locals which was fantastic.  Between the orphanage, stops in many villages, the kids we’ve gotten to meet, the Himba village and of course all the animals it has just been incredible.  You organized quite a trip for us!  And now, Botswana!!!

The Soloman Family, USA

Well, we finished up Cape Town this evening, heading to safari tomorrow. We loved the country tour and winery tour, absolutely amazing. Also, our guide for both days, was one of the best we have ever had. We couldn’t imagine a better time and she couldn’t be more flexible. Thank you for setting up this first part of the vacation and setting us up with the tours.

Cory & Heather, USA

The most important thing for me to tell you is that we had a fabulous time with James exploring the Peninsula of Cape Town! Along with our visit to the Zeitz Museum, our day with James was a highlight of the time we spent in South Africa. He was friendly and open about discussing his experiences growing up with apartheid which I really appreciated. I enjoyed the towns we visited, the restaurant where we had lunch, our visit with the penguins, and our hike out to the shipwreck. Thank you!!

Emma & Lori, USA

Please convey my thanks to the Cape Town guiding teams! Without a doubt our most memorable moment of the trip was our visit to the Cape Peninsula with our guide, Chizzy. A major positive, thrilling time. The penguins, picnic and swim at the reservoir, continual birthday celebrations for Jack’s 18th Birthday were all home runs.

Suzanne, Jack & Family, USA

The trip was FANTASTIC, and our guide Marcus was absolutely superb! We took all of his recommendations for our last free day in the city and can’t thank him enough for the stellar suggestions.

Thomas & Mary Louise, Canada

Our guide Charlene was out of this world. She was charming, intelligent, and fun and she showed us the best of Cape Town while also educating us on the journey Cape Town has taken from Apartheid through today. We were fascinated, engaged, and overjoyed to spend our final days in Africa with her. She is truly outstanding.

Paul & Wendy, UK

It was great! Everything worked out perfectly! We absolutely loved the Sidecar experience – wow, was that fun! We loved our guide in Cape Town, Josh, he was the BEST! He was so fun. We took him for dinners and played golf with him! We just thought Cape Town was fantastic. Wine Country was great. Fantastic.

Joseph, Marsha & Family, USA

On Saturday, we met our guide, Charlene, who was OUTSTANDING. We had missed the Zeitz Museum, and she was happy to let us rearrange our schedule so that we could tour it as well as taking me to a beautiful craft market to buy gifts.  On arriving in the wine country, we enjoyed an amazing lunch at La Motte.  With Charlene's background in wines, she was able to recommend the best wineries to visit on the winetram, as well as several good restaurants in the area.

William & Constance, USA

Cape Town was so scenic and beautiful.  Had an interesting visit around town and to the houses of parliament with a very accommodating guide James.  James made that whole experience everything it was and deserves a lot of credit. What a great place to visit!  What phenomenal food!  What masters of hospitality they all are in Africa!

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