A trip to Cape Town, a malaria-free safari
Example of a tailor-made journey, fully customisable
Afrique du Sud
13 days / 10 nights
November to April
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Example of a tailor-made journey, fully customisable
CAPE TOWN
Begin your journey in the legendary city of Cape Town, nestled in one of the world’s most beautiful bays and watched over by Table Mountain.
At your own pace, explore the landmarks of South Africa’s historic and cultural heart: the “Mother City” with its districts blending Georgian, Dutch and Oriental influences, the famous Waterfront and its vast aquarium, the summit of Table Mountain accessible by cable car, Robben Island, Kirstenbosch Gardens, and the beaches of Camps Bay and Sea Point.
Follow the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive to the Cape of Good Hope, passing through the small harbour of Hout Bay (short boat trip to Duiker Island, home to a thriving Cape fur seal colony), then stop in Simon’s Town to observe its famous penguin colony.
Continue on to the Cape of Good Hope headland, whose nature reserve draws nature lovers for its rich flora and fauna (numerous species including baboons, birds, tortoises, snakes, zebras, water mongooses, antelopes, ostriches, dassies (rock hyraxes), and eland). Bring binoculars!
Stay a minimum of 3 nights in this fascinating city, at a charming address.
Afrique du sud, Région de Cape Town © Etendues Sauvages
PATERNOSTER
Head northwest to one of the region’s best-kept secrets: Paternoster, one of the country’s most beautiful fishing villages.
A hidden gem with the feel of a Cycladic village, famous for its crayfish catch and its end-of-the-world atmosphere.
With its whitewashed cottages, red and yellow fishing boats bobbing on brilliant blue waters, and miles of white sand beaches, Paternoster’s charm is captivating.
Add to that some of the Western Cape’s best restaurants and the freshest seafood in the country, and we challenge you not to fall for this place.
A charming lodge will welcome you for the next 2 days.
Paternoster, Afrique du sud
CEDERBERG
The Cederberg massif, a region of sandstone mountains sculpted by erosion, offers spectacular landscapes for lovers of wild, open spaces.
Some 83,000 hectares of pristine nature and dramatic panoramas, between jagged peaks, desolate valleys, unique geology and millennia-old rock art sites.
In this setting made for contemplation and discovery, Simbavati Cederberg Ridge welcomes you in the authentic spirit of an African farmhouse.
The property offers a wide range of activities.
Hiking and mountain-biking enthusiasts will delight in the Cederberg nature reserve, following trails once used by the San people.
Rock formations, fynbos plains and local botanical species await — join a guided walk or set off to explore on your own.
Simbavati Cederberg Ridge, Afrique du sud © Simbavati Collection
SANBONA WILDLIFE RESERVE
One of the largest private reserves on the African continent, spanning 54,000 hectares of savannah and desert.
The access track is already an adventure in itself, as you drive alone through vast open spaces, across a dizzying plateau and then through gorges, before finally reaching your lodge at the heart of the wild Karoo.
Welcome to Sanbona!
Here, there is no business built around wildlife — preservation and conservation take precedence in the safari experience.
Children are welcomed here with their own junior ranger kit!
The “Kids on Safari” programme offers a whole range of outdoor activities, including an interpretive trail through the Gondwana garden and visits to San rock art sites, after which children can create their own rock art.
You’ll leave with a full heart and your head in the stars!
Sanbona Family lodge, Afrique du sud © Sanbona Collection
Highlights of this journey
- MALARIA-FREE CAPE REGION
- SAFARIS IN A PRIVATE RESERVE
- ACTIVITIES AND SAFARIS FOR CHILDREN
- PATERNOSTER AND THE CEDERBERG MASSIF