Inspirational natural wonders family holiday to South Africa
A 5 star, luxury, family holiday combining stunning Cape Town and the scenic Cape Winelands, with the semi-arid desert of the Kalahari. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Cape Town, it's fabulous tourist attractions and fantastic family activities, all whilst staying at the family friendly One & Only Hotel on the V&A Waterfront. Then head to the picturesque winelands area and to the exquisite Babylonstoren Farm for yet more fun-filled family activities. You will conclude this unique holiday by flying to Tswalu Kalahari for a unique and utterly luxurious safari.
The perception that the Kalahari is a desolate desert is quite the contrary and you can expect some incredible wildlife sightings here, including some lesser spotted animals such as the brown hyena, wild cats and honey badgers. The famous black maned lions of the Kalahari are of course spotted here and the real beauty of this itinerary is the remoteness of the camp. For serious safari buffs with a tick list, Tswalu is one of the best places on Earth to see the very elusive pangolin and aardvark. For your little ones, they will be thrilled with the meerkat sightings and the amazing array of activities including learning to make their own bow and arrow!
Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Cape Town International
4 nights - One & Only Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
3 nights - Babylonstoren Farm Hotel, Winelands, South Africa
4 nights - Tswalu Motse, Tswalu Kalahari, South Africa
Ends - Transfer to Cape Town International for your international flight home
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South Africa
11 Nights
City
Scenic
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Guide Price
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Includes flights from JFK
Price per person based on a family of 4
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Meals as specified
Drinks at Tswalu
Light aircraft transfers as detailed in the itinerary
National Parks and conservation entry fees
Car hire, group C car (Toyota Corolla or similar) including full cover, unlimited km and taxes
GPS with your car hire
Scheduled activities at Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Beverages (excluding premium brands) at Tswalu
Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
Community projects contribution with Uthando
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Gratuities
Personal travel insurance
Additional activities not offered as scheduled by Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Petrol and additional driver's fee
Visas where relevant
Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
Beverages with the exception of Tswalu
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ACTIVITIES
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4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Ocean Safari
Helicopter Flights
Hot Air Balloon Flights
Quad Biking
Scenic Flights
Shark Diving
Conservation Experience
Cultural Experience
Canoeing/Kayaking
Cycling
Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Horse Riding
Snorkelling/Scuba Diving
Kids Club
Kids Bushcraft
Food Experiences
City Sights
Star Gazing/Star Bed
Natural Wonders
Wellness/Spa
Wine Tour
Enriching encounters
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Wild Dog
Rock Hyrax
Ostrich
Pangolin
Oryx
Orca
Meerkat
Lion
Kori Bustard
Humpback Whale
Great White Shark
Cape Fur Seal
Brown Hyena
Baboon
African Penguin
Southern Right Whale
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