8-day Cape Town & Pafuri Safari

Welgelegen House by RETURN Africa | Cape Town

At the foot of Table Mountain, Welgelegen House captures Cape Town’s timeless charm. Once two Victorian family homes and later an orphanage for Jewish children, it has been reimagined as a welcoming retreat, a true “home away from home.” Today, 14 en-suite rooms open onto a leafy courtyard, offering calm and stillness amid the city’s rhythm.

A plunge pool provides respite on warm days, while our attentive team shares local insights, from hidden restaurants on Kloof Street to sweeping views atop Table Mountain. Ideally located, Welgelegen House places Camps Bay, the V&A Waterfront, and Cape Town’s vibrant culture just a short drive away, making it not only a base for exploration, but a return to Cape Town’s spirit.

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Welgelegen Guest House Credit: RETURN Africa Welgelegen at dusk
Welgelegen Guest House Credit: RETURN Africa Sunny Courtyard
Welgelegen House Credit: RETURN Africa Standard Room
Welgelegen House Credit: RETURN Africa Mini Room
Welgelegen House Credit: RETURN Africa Superior Room
Welgelegen House Credit: RETURN Africa Superior Room
Welgelegen House Credit: RETURN Africa Superior Room
Welgelegen House Credit: RETURN Africa Superior Room (with courtyard)
Welgelegen House Credit: RETURN Africa Courtyard
Welgelegen House Credit: RETURN Africa Superior Room Bathroom
Welgelegen House Credit: RETURN Africa Library
Welgelegen House Credit: RETURN Africa Lounge

Your Stay

4 Nights

Bed and Breakfast

Fast Facts

4 Stars

Guest House

Spoken Languages: English, Xhosa, Zulu

No. Rooms: 14

Special Interests: Beach / Coastal, Gourmet, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Relaxation, Shopping, Wine

Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa | Makuleke Contractual Park

Cradled beneath towering trees along the Luvuvhu River, where the Makuleke Contract Park meets northern Kruger, Pafuri Camp offers an enchanting retreat into untamed southern Africa. Begin your day with a morning game drive or a peaceful, guided bush walk*, and let the rhythm of nature lead the way.

Our 19 tented suites, linked by raised wooden walkways, open to sweeping river views. Each features elegant en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, and private decks where the sights and sounds of the wild unfold around you.

Spend afternoons cooling off in the pool or sharing a drink beneath the trees, accompanied by birdsong and rustling leaves.

Every detail at Pafuri Camp is shaped for serenity, connection, and the simple pleasure of returning to the wild.

*by prior arrangement.

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Pafuri Camp from the air Credit: RETURN Africa
Pafuri Camp - View from a room Credit: RETURN Africa
Pafuri Camp - Tent Credit: Melanie van Zyl Tent located along the Luvuvhu River
Pafuri Camp - Bathroom & Family Room Credit: Andrew Morgan Family Room Bathroom & Children's Bedroom
Pafuri Camp - Tent Interrior Credit: Andrew Morgan Tent Interrior
Pafuri Camp - Bathroom Vanity Credit: Andrew Morgan Tent Interrior
Pafuri Camp - Entrance & Reception Area Credit: Andrew Morgan Reception Area
Pafuri Camp - Bar Area Credit: Andrew Morgan Bar Area
Pafuri Camp - Swimming Pool Credit: Andrew Morgan Swimming Pool
Pafuri Camp - Outdoor Seating Credit: Andrew Morgan Outdoor Seating
Pafuri Camp - Walkways Credit: RETURN Africa
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Pafuri Camp - Luvuvhu River Credit: RETURN Africa
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Pafuri Camp - View from a room Credit: RETURN Africa
Pafuri Camp - View from a room Credit: RETURN Africa

Your Stay

3 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Fast Facts

Lodge

Spoken Languages: English

No. Rooms: 19

Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

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