Family Tour of South Africa

(12 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Cape Town, southern Kalahari safari (Tswalu), Sabi Sand Reserve safari (Singita)

South Africa is a wonderful destination for families. This private family tour of South Africa includes private touring of the cultural and scenic highlights of Cape Town, as well as unforgettable wildlife safaris in the southern Kalahari and legendary Sabi Sand Reserve.

Begin in Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful cities. During private touring, explore the city’s stunning landscapes, vibrant neighborhoods, fascinating history, and excellent food and wine scene. Enjoy fast-track access for the cable car up iconic Table Mountain, and walk among native fynbos plants in beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Learn about Cape Town history in evocative places such as Bo-Kaap (the Cape Malay Quarter), the Company’s Garden and the Castle of Good Hope. Browse for locally made clothing, jewelry and other treasures in top handicrafts markets. Enjoy reservations at Cape Town’s best restaurants, find a snack in the Time Out Market food hall, stop at a farmers market or have afternoon tea at the atmospheric Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel.

One day, enjoy a private excursion to the spectacular Cape Peninsula to see penguins at Boulders Beach, dramatic landscapes at Cape Point and along Chapman’s Peak Drive, and the area’s unique vegetation, which is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depending on your interests, Artisans of Leisure can arrange additional options, such as an excursion to Robben Island, scenic helicopter flights, Jewish touring, a visit to a township, visits to the District Six Museum or the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, touring in the Constantia wine region or an excursion to the seaside town of Hermanus.

Next, fly to the southern Kalahari for an unforgettable safari experience in a semi-arid landscape. Stay at Tswalu, an incomparable luxury safari lodge on South Africa's largest private game reserve. During private game drives with expert guides, look for some of the unusual animals that inhabit the area, such as Kalahari lions, wild dogs, desert black rhinos, Hartmann’s mountain zebras, aardvarks and bat-eared foxes. Other options include visiting a meerkat colony, horseback safaris, guided bush walks, sleeping outside in a star bed, seeing ancient rock engravings, birding, wine tasting, and visiting a community clinic and preschool.

Continue to Sabi Sand Reserve, a private concession that borders Kruger National Park and is renowned for its diverse wildlife. Stay at Singita Boulders or Singita Ebony, the best luxury safari lodges in Sabi Sand. During morning and afternoon game drives, look for the Big Five (elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and Cape buffaloes), as well as hippos, giraffes and other animals and birds. During leisure time, perhaps indulge in spa treatments, lounge by the pool or browse the boutique for locally made crafts and artworks. Also enjoy three gourmet meals per day, accompanied by top South African wines. Walking safaris, a visit to a local community and other activities can also be arranged.

Return to Cape Town to continue touring, with options to visit Robben Island, enjoy hiking or cultural activities, travel along the coast to Hermanus or venture inland to the Cape Winelands.

This tour can be further customized with additional destinations or activities according to your interests.