South Africa Family Safari in Style

Set at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans and backed by the iconic Table Mountain, the bustling city of Cape Town presents an alluring combination of drawcards. Incredible powdery white beaches, highly acclaimed wine routes, and astonishingly beautiful mountain trails surround a cosmopolitan hub. This diverse metropolis is filled with superb shops and restaurants, extraordinary heritage monuments, a multitude of entertainment venues, and a spectacular, chic waterfront harbour. Highlights include the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary African Art; Table Mountain's jaw-dropping views; Boulders Beach, where penguins might swim right up to you in the warm Indian ocean waters; the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, where you can walk along a treetop canopy among incredible native flora or watch an open-air concert at the base of the mountain; Robben Island, where visitors can see the cell where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years; and many more.

Set just over an hour from Cape Town, within the inspiring landscapes of the Cape Winelands, Franschhoek is a heritage town and a world-renowned food and wine destination. Travellers could choose to focus their visit on any one aspect alone - nature, cuisine or culture - and find plenty to keep them busy. The estates here attract wine experts from around the globe with their Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cap Classique sparkling wine (among others). Five-star restaurants alongside the cellars are surrounded by the same jaw-dropping valley scenes that have brought artists and writers to the area for centuries. A superb literary festival takes place around May every year, and, combined with the town’s Cape Dutch manor houses, fascinating museums, and charming boutiques, makes Franschhoek a wonderful place to visit in winter. Summer provides endless hiking, cycling and other outdoor opportunities among the lush farmlands and mountains.

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is a 74,000-acre exclusive wildlife retreat in South Africa and is renowned for its exceptional conservation efforts and diverse ecosystem. Visitors can immerse themselves in the African wilderness through a variety of thrilling activities, including twice daily game drives, guided nature walks, scenic picnics, and sundowner cruises.

With only 26 rooms spread across the succulent-studded landscape, Kwandwe has one of the highest land-to-guest ratios in South Africa and ensures an exclusive and personalised safari experience.

The reserve is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including the Big Five, as well as protected species like the black rhino and blue crane. For the adventurous, Kwandwe offers unique experiences such as big game walking safaris and rhino darting, contributing to vital conservation initiatives.

Located on the edge of the southern Kalahari, Tswalu is the largest private game reserve in South Africa and a visionary regenerative conservation project. From exhilarating predator-prey encounters to rare sightings of some of the most elusive species in Africa, guests enjoy exclusive access to close on 120,000 hectares (300,000 acres) and the guarantee of a private safari vehicle, guide and tracker with every booking. Three luxury safari camps are perfectly positioned to appreciate the dramatic beauty of this semi-arid wonderland of savannah grasslands, red dunes and ancient mountains. Motse, Tswalu's original camp, has nine spacious suites; Loapi is a collection of six private safari homes; and Tarkuni is an exclusive-use homestead with five bedrooms. All offer the ultimate private safari experience. For a long-term conservation endeavour like Tswalu to remain viable takes much more than philanthropy and passion. By supporting nature-based tourism, each guest becomes part of an inspiring conservation story backed by a 30-year legacy of protecting one of southern Africa’s last remaining wild places while positively impacting those who call it home.