Luxury Cape Town, Garden Route and Safari Family Vacation
Luxury Cape Town, Garden Route and Safari Family Vacation
Inspirational safari family holiday to South Africa
Experience a luxury family vacation to South Africa taking in the beautiful city of Cape Town, the scenic Garden Route and concluding with a Big 5, malaria-free safari in the Eastern Cape. Your family will stay in child-friendly, high-end properties personally experienced by Mahlatini families. Begin in Cape Town at the perfectly located One & Only Hotel. The views are exceptional, the rooms magnificent and the famous city sights, including Table Mountain, are all in close proximity. There is also a kids' club and a large resort-style pool for some downtime. Next, a drive to the magnificent Garden Route known for its beaches and natural beauty spots. Using The Plettenberg Hotel as your base, you can spend quality time together on an abundance of nature-based, adventure activities.
Round off this family adventure in a family room at Kwande Ecca Lodge in the private Kwandwe Reserve. Fully immerse yourselves in nature and enjoy day and night game drives in search of the Big 5. The guides are experienced at hosting families with children of all ages and are keen to make the experience as fun-filled and educational as possible.
Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Cape Town International
5 nights - One & Only Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
5 nights - The Plettenberg, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
3 nights - Kwandwe Ecca Lodge, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Ends - Transfer to Port Elizabeth for your international flight home
At a glance
South Africa
13 Nights
City
Beach
Safari
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Every Mahlatini trip is tailored to your exact travel wishes—no readymade tours or set departures. Get in touch with our experts to start creating your bespoke itinerary.
Guide Price
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Includes flights from JFK
Price per person based on a family of 4
Highlights
Child-friendly, yet luxurious accommodations
Sunshine and nature-based activities to enjoy as a family
Experienced safari guides your children will love
See lions, elephants, leopards and other wildlife up-close
Road trip together through South Africas famously beautiful scenery
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Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.
Includes
Accommodation as specified
Meals as specified
All scheduled safari activities offered by Shamwari Riverdene
Private Guide and Vehicle on Safari
Car hire, group C car (Toyota Corolla or similar) including full cover, unlimited km and taxes
One way drop off fee for hire car
GPS with your car hire
National Parks and conservation entry fees
Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
Community projects contribution with Uthando
Itinerary based on a family of 4 with 2 children between the ages of 3 and 12 years
Excludes
Gratuities
Personal travel insurance
Additional activities not offered as scheduled by Shamwari Riverdene
Visas and visa fees where relevant
Petrol and Additional Driver's Fee
Beverages
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ACTIVITIES
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Ocean Safari
Helicopter Flights
Quad Biking
Scenic Flights
Shark Diving
White Water Rafting
Conservation Experience
Cultural Experience
Canoeing/Kayaking
Cycling
Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Horse riding
Snorkeling/Scuba Diving
Watersports
Kids Club
Kids Bushcraft
City Sights
Natural Wonders
Wellness/Spa
Wine Tour
Enriching encounters
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick off the Big Five or encounter specific safari species and sea creatures on your safari and coastal stay, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.
Zebra
Wildebeest
White Rhino
Rock Hyrax
Ostrich
Pangolin
Orca
Lion
Leopard
Humpback Whale
Hippo
Great White Shark
Elephant
Crocodile
Cheetah
Cape Fur Seal
Buffalo
Brown Hyena
Bottlenose Dolphin
Black Rhino
Baboon
African Fish Eagle
Giraffe
Aardvark
Aardwolf
African Penguin
Southern Right Whale
Sample itineraries
TRIPS TO INSPIRE
From exhilarating wildlife encounters to out-of-this-world natural wonders, echoes of ancient empires, and rose-gold beaches, every bespoke Mahlatini journey is designed to immerse you in the extraordinary. Whether it’s a bucket-list trip, marking a milestone, or a soul-stirring retreat, let this handpicked selection inspire your next escape.
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South Africa
13 Nights
City
Beach
Safari
Includes flights from JFK
Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Boat Trip
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Ocean Safari
Helicopter Flights
Quad Biking
Scenic Flights
Shark Diving
White Water Rafting
Conservation Experience
Cultural Experience
Canoeing/Kayaking
Cycling
Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Horse riding
Snorkeling/Scuba Diving
Watersports
Kids Club
Kids Bushcraft
City Sights
Natural Wonders
Wellness/Spa
Wine Tour
