Africa

South Africa and Mozambique Marvels

12
day excursion

Discover South Africa's wonders, beginning in captivating Cape Town, with private adventures like sea-kayaking, Table Mountain, and other attractions. In the Cape winelands, relish education and special delights with a private sommelier. Kruger National Park promises a wildlife-packed safari, including elusive leopards. Conclude the journey with a retreat on Mozambique's Benguerra Island, a haven of warm waters, coral reefs, and serene beaches – an adventure like no other.

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Starting Price
$16,500
*All packages are designed for double occupancy. Pricing is subject to change based on availability, dates, inclusions, and any customization
suggested trip length
13 days, 12 nights
Best time to travel
Year round
Other dates available on request
best for
Wildlife-viewing, adventurers, culinary enthusiasts, beach holiday
Impact

Sustainable Farming
Marine Conservation
Project Dignity

Your journey

Destinations:

  1. Cape Town, South Africa
  2. Cape Winelands, Franschhoek, South Africa
  3. Kruger National Park, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa
  4. Vilanculous, Mozambique
  5. Benguerra Island, Mozambique

Itinerary at a glance

Day 1
Arrival Cape Town, South Africa

After arrival in Cape Town, a private transfer will take you to your accommodations at Ellerman House for your stay in South Africa’s mother city on the Atlantic seaboard. Why not enjoy a wander around Cape Town’s famous V&A Waterfront in the evening.

Accommodations
Ellerman House
Optional add-ons
Cycling along Cape Town’s seafront
Day 2
Cape Town, South Africa

Viewing Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain is a must-do experience – either take the Cable Car or hike to the top. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city on a walking tour with your private guide and get active sea-kayaking with dolphins and seals.

Accommodations
Ellerman House
Meals included
Dinner
Day 3
Cape Town, South Africa

Talk to your private guide and tailor your day according to your desires – whether strolling in antique shops in Kalk Bay, going for surfing lessons or visiting the Penguin Colony and Cape Point Nature Reserve – Africa’s most south-western point.

Accommodations
Ellerman House
Meals included
Breakfast
Optional add-ons
Explore culinary delights from the Sea with a bush foraging experience.
Day 4
Cape Winelands, South Africa

After breakfast and check out, you’ll explore the Cape winelands with a private sommelier and enjoy meeting local winemakers who will share history and good wine with you in the picturesque backdrop of the Cape mountains

Accommodations
Babylonstoren
Meals included
Breakfast
Optional add-ons
Olive-oil tasting on one a Cape Town’s wine and olive farms, Cycling or hiking on a wine estate
Day 5
Cape Winelands, South Africa

Indulge further in the delights of the Cape Winelands exploring old farms, fine food and wine, markets and local art exhibitions.

Accommodations
Babylonstoren
Meals included
Breakfast
Optional add-ons
Visit to Franschhoek’s motor museum, Spa visit at one of the famous spas in the Franschhoek valley
Day 6
Kruger National Park, South Africa

Venture into South Africa’s most famous safari area – Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands – known specifically for best leopard sightings. From Cape Town, fly to Kruger National Park where we will pick you up and transfer you to your lodge.

Accommodations
Dulini Moyo
Meals included
Breakfast and dinner
Day 7
Kruger National Park, South Africa

For the next two days you will be exploring this area on safari game drives and bush walks – away from the vehicle, you will feel each of your senses come alive. Enjoy wildlife experience up close with a bit of luck including lions, elephants and leopards.

Accommodations
Dulini Moyo
Meals included
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 8
Kruger National Park, South Africa

Enjoy more wildlife experiences during the day and marvel at the stars and the sounds of the bush at night. We also invite you to meet your host who will introduce you to the intricacies of community-and-wildlife coexistence and the projects your visit supports.

Accommodations
Dulini Moyo
Meals included
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 9
Benguerra Island, Mozambique

Today, you’ll go where time stands still – a magical Indian Ocean Haven – Mozambique, We transfer you to the airstrip for your flight to Vilanculous. Embark on a breathtakingly scenic helicopter flight over turquoise blue waters and exposed sandbanks to your idyllic beach getaway.

Accommodations
&Beyond Benguerra Island
Meals included
Breakfast and dinner
Day 10
Benguerra Island, Mozambique

Fill your next days with extraordinary activities in your beach haven. Be whisked away by catamaran for an intimate castaway picnic experience, relax on a sunset dhow cruise or be adventurous on exclusive scuba dive adventures.

Accommodations
&Beyond Benguerra Island
Meals included
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 11
Benguerra Island, Mozambique

Enjoy more island exploring and even swimming with horses. Your stay, however, is not just beach fun – your hosts will introduce you to the Ocean Without Borders Project that your visit supports.

Accommodations
&Beyond Benguerra Island
Meals included
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 12
Benguerra Island, Mozambique

Your last day of relaxing on your island getaway. The island is home to the last remaining population of dugongs – maybe you are able to spot them on your dhow cruise or other explorations.

Accommodations
&Beyond Benguerra Island
Meals included
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 13
Departure

Take a look one last time at the turquoise waters during your helicopter flight back to Vilanculous airport in time for your flight back home or onward adventure.

Meals included
Breakfast
Sustainable Farming

Babylonstoren Farm focused on sustainable farming.

Marine Conservation

Introduction and support of Ocean Without Borders in Mozambique.

Project Dignity

Introduction and donation towards Project Dignity – fighting the taboo of menstruation in rural communities of Kruger National Park.

Trip summary

Trip summary

Trip Inclusions

Accommodations

  • 3 nights at Ellerman House, Cape Town, South Africa
  • 2 nights at Babylonstoren, Cape Winelands, South Africa
  • 3 nights at Dulini Moyo, Kruger National Park, South Africa
  • 4 nights &Beyond Benguerra Island, Mozambique

Flights & Airport Transfers

  • Airport transfer on arrival day in Cape Town
  • Transfer to the Cape Winelands on day 4
  • Transfer to Cape Town International Airport on day 6
  • Transfer between Kruger airstrip to your loge on day 6 and day 10
  • Helicopter transfers to and from Beguerra island on day 10 and 13

Activities & Excursions

  • Cable car trip up Table Mountain
  • Heritage walking tour in Cape Town
  • Sea-kayaking in Cape Town
  • Private guide and vehicle in Cape Town for private explorations
  • Cape Wineland exploration with private sommelier and meeting of 1 winemaker including wine-tasting
  • Game drives and bush walks in Sabi Sands Game Reserve (Kruger National Park)
  • Meeting of host in Sabi Sands Game Reserve and introduction to Impact Projects
  • Helicopter flights to Benguerra Island in Mozambique
  • Activities on Benguerra Island including scuba diving, swimming with horses, snorkeling, swimming, castaway picnics on secluded islands, dhow sunset cruises

Meals

  • All breakfasts during your stay in Cape Town from day 2 to day 4
  • All breakfasts in the Cape winelands on day 5 and 6
  • All meals, drinks and snacks during your stay at Dulini Moyo
  • All meals, drinks and snacks during your stay at &Beyond Benguerra
FEES
  • Carbon Offsetting fee
Trip EXClusions
  • Travel Insurance 
  • Emergency medical insurance 
  • Gratuities 
  • Inbound flight on arrival day
  • Flight from Cape Town to Kruger on day 6
  • Flight from Kruger to Vilanculous, Mozambique on day 10
  • Outbound flight on departure day
  • Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary or outlined in the inclusions list
  • Premium and some imported drinks during your stay at Dulini Moyo and AndBeyond Beguerra Island
  • Additional sightseeing, tours, and admissions not specified in the itinerary 
  • Flights and transfers not specified in the itinerary
Things to know
  • Each itinerary can be tailored to you.
  • Starting price is an average for this itinerary and is subject to change based on availability, dates, inclusions, and any customization.

Currency Information: 

  • South Africa: South African Rand (ZAR)
  • Mozambique: Mozambiquan Metical (MZN) 

Wifi:

  • Wi-Fi available at all of the above-included accommodations.

Climate: 

  • Cape Town experiences a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers ranging from 64-79°F and mild, wet winters with temperatures around 46-64°F. The city is characterized by diverse weather patterns and iconic winds.
  • Kruger National Park has a subtropical climate. Summers are hot, averaging 77-92°F, with occasional heavy rains. Winters are mild, 46-77°F, marked by dry conditions. The park's climate fosters a diverse ecosystem, attracting a rich array of wildlife throughout the year.
  • Mozambique features a tropical climate. Summers (November to April) are hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from 77-95°F. The wet season brings heavy rainfall. Winters (May to October) are cooler, 68-86°F, with dry and pleasant conditions, ideal for travel and exploration.

Passport and Visa:

  • Passports are required and must be valid for six months after your departure. 
  • Please consult your physician for any required or suggested vaccinations for this region.
  • Should any visas be required for travel to this region, it is the travelers responsibility to obtain and have available when necessary the appropriate valid travel documents. 
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Sustainability Efforts
  • Sustainable Farming: Babylonstoren Farm focused on sustainable farming.
  • Marine Conservation: Introduction and support of Ocean Without Borders in Mozambique
  • Project Dignity Introduction and donation towards Project Dignity – fighting the taboo of menstruation in rural communities of Kruger National Park
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