South African Safari

DAY 1 | JOHANNESBURG | 2 NIGHTS - The Peech

Welcome to South Africa. On arrival in Johannesburg you will be met at the airport and privately transferred to The Peech Hotel.  After settling in enjoy a welcome drink in the Peech Boutique Hotel’s gorgeous gardens.  Dinner is by own arrangements this evening as you may prefer a light snack, full meal or in-room dining as you adjust to the time zone.

DAY 2 | JOHANNESBURG

This morning we will head out to visit the incomparable Apartheid Museum – the pre-eminent museum in the world dealing with 20th Century South Africa; the first of its kind that illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. 

We will then drive through Soweto where we will learn the history behind this bright and energetic township as we visit the Hector Pieterson Museum and view Nelson Mandela’s old house on Vilakazi Street before travelling to the vibrant semi-outdoor market known as the NeighbourGOOD Markets.  Here we have the opportunity to eat oysters from Namibia, drink craft beer from South Africa, and devour paella, gelato, cheeses, and chocolate…a food lover’s paradise! There is often live music and it’s a wonderful way to spend time with Jozi residents doing what they do.

We will return to The Peech via Amatuli – a fabulous store full of African treasures from all over the continent!  There is a bar with fabulous views of Johannesburg where we can enjoy a refreshing cocktail or a coffee before we return to The Peech.  For those of you who may arrive early this morning, we will ensure you rendezvous with us before we all have a quiet (no doubt jet-lagged) evening.

DAY 3 | KRUGER | 3 NIGHTS - Kapama Buffalo Camp

We head back to the airport this morning to fly to Kapama Private Game Reserve. Kapama borders Kruger National Park, offering the same exceptional wildlife experience, without any of the crowds. Our home for the next 3 nights will be Kapama Buffalo Camp, set high in the treetops and accessible only by elevated wooden walkways – a magical safari retreat!

During our time here we’ll enjoy exhilarating game drives with an expert guide and tracker along with guided bush walks.  Lion and cheetah are often seen and even the shy leopard is quite habituated. Giraffe, wildebeest, greater kudu and impala are all numerous, along with an abundance of birdlife.  Our days will start early when the animals are most active, and will end with spectacular sunsets.  And in between, there will be plenty of time to unwind by the pool or indulge in spa treatments.

DAY 6 | KRUGER | 3 NIGHTS - Rhino Post Safari Lodge

Today we transfer to Rhino Post Safari Lodge to explore a different part of Kruger and undertake more incredible game viewing.

For the next few days we will experience nature on nature’s terms from an authentic, unfenced, yet totally chic safari lodge where large glass windows and doors bring the beauty of the outside in and private decks overlook the dry Mutlumuvi Riverbed with all its passing wildlife. The Big 5 – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo – roam the reserve, along with an array of antelope, bird species and OTHER large game.  Activities include game drives, bush walks, birding and sleepouts on raised wooden platforms under the stars for those who are game!