Offering affordable luxury for all budgets, South Africa is a vast country with some of the best wildlife viewing on the planet. Although everyone speaks English, this is a truly multicultural nation with eleven official languages and as many ethnicities. Add to that an advanced infrastructure, a wine sophistication that has its origins in France, plus a favourable rate of exchange and you have the ingredients for the journey of a lifetime.
So many scenes of my first visit to the Kruger Park have been embossed in my mind: the hyenas appearing suddenly alongside our jeep; a baboon fight between two troops; the three lions lying majestically in the shadow of an acacia; the mute uneasiness of the herd of buffaloes we found ourselves in; the trumpeted warning of an elephant mother protecting her baby; the skittish grace of the antelopes. You simply can’t beat a safari for thrills.
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South African holidays offer a variety of different activities from game viewing and hiking to whale watching and beach holidays. Here you will find a typical South Africa trip idea. However, all of our holidays are tailor-made, for more information please refer to our website.
Experience the trip of a lifetime as you embark on an unforgettable adventure through the heart of Southern Africa. Beginning at the Victoria Falls winding through the untamed beauty of Botswana, the vast landscapes of Namibia and the vibrant culture of South Africa with the opportunity to spot the big 5.
A thrilling Big Five safari adventure in malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, which works with a toddler in tow, followed by a week of relaxation on the tropical shores of Mauritius.
One of the best ways to get close to game is on horseback. This luxury private reserve has over 40 species of game ranging from rhino through to warthog. There are also smaller animals such as African wild cat, and more than 250 species of birds. The reserve is also famous for its magnificent herd of White Rhino.
For an in-depth taste of this enthralling country, we recommend this simplified itinerary, incorporating wildlife and beaches, all wrapped up in some spectacular scenery but without too much moving around.
A thrilling Big Five safari adventure followed by a week of relaxation on tropical shores is high on the holiday wish list for many families!
