The Ultimate Southern Africa Safari

Just beyond the bustling streets of Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula is a haven of natural beauty, characterised by pristine beaches, a wealth of wildlife and rocky promontories that overlook the Atlantic Ocean. On this day tour, you'll visit Clifton and Camps Bay, two stunning beaches huddled beneath towering mountainsides. Awarded Blue Flag status, the beaches are renowned for their clean white shores and dazzling blue waters, the perfect locations to unwind and soak up the South African sun. For those looking to venture out and explore the waters, the beach town of Muizenberg is the peninsula's prime surfing destination. Immerse yourself in the region's natural beauty by hiking up to Cape Point, a nature reserve that is home to a variety of flora and fauna as well as providing hikers with marvellous views of the ocean.

Home to a variety of quaint harbours that exude characteristics of charming seaside towns, this peninsula tour will see you pass through Hout Bay, browsing its markets and exploring hiking trails, as well as Simon's Town, known for its picturesque streets and rich history. From there, you'll stop by Boulder Beach, home to one of the largest African penguin colonies on the continent. 

Begin your first day at the hotel with a delicious farm-to-table breakfast before venturing out and exploring the stunning landscapes that surround your accommodation. Cycle to Babylonstoren's private dam and embark on a tranquil rowing excursion along the docile waters, witnessing grand mountain and valley vistas unfold before you as various bird species enliven the skies above you. Continue your adventure across the hotel's expansive 200-hectare property on a cycling tour through serene paths fringed with shady trees swayed by the warm breeze. 

During your stay at the lodge, you'll embark on an expert-led game drive through the Thornybush Game Reserve, a privately owned 14000-hectare reserve that shares an un-fenced border with the Kruger National Park. A renowned wildlife destination for its diverse variety of species, a game drive through the park will provide you with the opportunity to see over 140 mammal species, including Africa's "Big Five", as well as giraffes, wild dogs, cheetah, and many more. Tailor-made to your personal requests, the guides at Royal Malewane work to track the species you're most keen on spotting. 

Experience a more intimate exploration of the reserve on a guided bush walk taking you through various ecosystems, a spectacular opportunity to examine smaller flora and fauna, including the over 110 reptile species that can be found throughout the reserve.  

You'll embark on a series of expert-led game drives across the nearby Zambezi National Park, home to a wide variety of larger mammals such as elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards, multiple species of antelope and over 400 species of birds. Situated upstream from Victoria Falls, the park's secluded location means you'll feel completely immersed in the wilderness as you pass undisturbed wildlife roaming the plains and spot peeping crocodiles and bloats of hippos cooling off on the Zambezi River banks.