SOUTH AFRICA

Rainbow Nation

The stunningly diverse South Africa is sure to give you the highlights of Africa, from Big 5 tracking, Whale Watching and Beautiful Mountains to Wine tours to Fascinating History and the beautiful Mother City (Cape Town) - this trip will certainly leave you with plenty of memories and stories to tell.

South Africa is also a great country to have as a launch pad to pair with other African countries such as Mozambique for a tropical beach twist to end your adventure.

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An ideal launchpad for add-on African adventures.

Cosmopolitan Cape Town

Wild coasts of stunning ocean

The stunningly diverse South Africa is sure to give you the highlights of Africa, from Big 5 tracking, Whale Watching and Beautiful Mountains to Wine tours to Fascinating History and the beautiful Mother City (Cape Town) - this trip will certainly leave you with plenty of memories and stories to tell.

South Africa is also a great country to have as a launch pad to pair with other African countries such as Mozambique for a tropical beach twist to end your adventure.

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Famous national parks for first class game spotting

World class wine tasting & gourmet experiences.

Ultra Luxury accommodations with 6 star service.

Highlights
Sample Itineraries
Accommodations
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Highlights

From gourmet dining and world-class wine tastings to camping under star-studded skies surrounded by the Big 5, South Africa offers an unparalleled blend of luxury, comfort and adventure. Discover the breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, harrowing history, and incredible wildlife that make this country a top destination for every type of traveller.

Explore these highlights and see why South Africa deserves a spot on your Mahari List.

Kruger

One of the most famous game reserves in the continent and also one of the largest, Kruger National Park is teeming with wildlife year round and is a very popular destination for luxury safaris.

Kruger offers an unforgettable chance to connect with nature in one of the world’s most celebrated wildlife havens.

We have partnered with multiple 5-star Safari Lodges on Kruger, offering guided bush walks, game drive sundowners and infinity pools overlooking the wild landscape, making this a very romantic option for your trip.

Johannesburg

Johannesburg pulses with energy, blending edgy street art, vibrant markets, and a rich Apparthied history. Discover the soul of South Africa in Soweto, or dine in the city’s trendiest spots. It's a city that never sleeps, bursting with life and stories.

The Garden Route

The Garden Route is a breathtaking journey along South Africa’s southern coast, stretching from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town. This scenic drive showcases dramatic coastal cliffs, lush forests, and pristine hidden beaches, offering endless scenic amazement. Explore charming towns like Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, where you can kayak in serene lagoons, go whale watching, or even opt in to shark cage diving experiences near Mossel Bay. For wildlife enthusiasts, Kariega boasts malaria-free safari options, where you can spot the Big Five without leaving the Garden Route’s captivating landscape. It's a road trip filled with unforgettable moments, blending natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and adrenaline-pumping activities in one of South Africa’s most scenic corridors!

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The Winelands

Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are South Africa’s wine capitals, boasting lush vineyards, gourmet dining experiences, and stunning mountain backdrops. Sip and savour your way through the many award-winning wineries and charming whitewashed towns on a purpose built wine tram. , less than an hour from Cape Town.

It’s indulgence and elegance in every glass.

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Drakensberg

The Drakensberg is a majestic mountain paradise, offering dramatic peaks, lush valleys, and crystal-clear rivers. Hike through breathtaking trails, discover ancient rock art, and soak in the awe-inspiring views from every angle. Whether you're seeking adventure or tranquility, the Drakensberg’s natural beauty is simply unforgettable!

Cape Town

Cape Town dazzles all with its breathtaking landscapes, from the iconic Table Mountain—perfect for a scenic hike with panoramic city views—to sun-kissed white beaches like Clifton and Camps Bay. Stroll along the vibrant Sea Point Promenade, explore the bustling and culturally significant neighbourhoods like Bo-Kaap, peruse the world-class botanical gardens and indulge in shopping at the V&A Waterfront. Don’t forget to include a trip to Boulders Beach to visit the charming little penguins.

Spend evenings in luxury with private sunset boat cruises, savour the city’s renowned gastronomy scene. Cape Town is a thrilling blend of adventure, culture, and stunning scenery, and we are yet to meet one who does not say it is a highlight in their African itinerary!

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Karoo

The Karoo’s vast desert landscapes and endless horizons promise pure tranquility and star-studded nights. Explore ancient fossils, quaint towns, and the dramatic beauty of South Africa’s heartland. It’s solitude and wonder in a magical desert escape.

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Highlights

From gourmet dining and world-class wine tastings to camping under star-studded skies surrounded by the Big 5, South Africa offers an unparalleled blend of luxury, comfort and adventure. Discover the breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, harrowing history, and incredible wildlife that make this country a top destination for every type of traveller.

Explore these highlights and see why South Africa deserves a spot on your Mahari List.

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Kruger

Kruger offers an unforgettable chance to connect with nature in one of the world’s most celebrated wildlife havens and esteemed game reserves.

The Garden Route

The Garden Route is a breathtaking journey along South Africa’s southern coast, showcasing dramatic coastal cliffs, lush forests, and pristine hidden beaches, offering endless scenic amazement. It's a road trip filled natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and adrenaline-pumping activities in one of South Africa’s most scenic corridors!

Coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and ocean waves, illuminated by soft sunlight.

Cape Town

Cape Town dazzles all with its breathtaking landscapes, from the iconic Table Mountain to sun-kissed white beaches. Explore the bustling and culturally significant neighbourhoods like Bo-Kaap, peruse the world-class botanical gardens and indulge in shopping at the V&A Waterfront.

We are yet to meet one who does not say the Mother City is a highlight in their African itinerary!

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The Winelands

Stellenbosch and Franschhoek are South Africa’s wine capitals, boasting lush vineyards, gourmet dining experiences, and stunning mountain backdrops. Sip and savour your way through the many award-winning wineries and charming whitewashed towns on a purpose built wine tram.

Aerial view of a coastal city with white buildings on a hillside next to the ocean, mountains in the background, and a clear blue sky.

Sample Itineraries

Every trip with Mahari is bespoke and hand-crafted for each client. Please browse the sample itineraries below to get some inspiration on what your ideal South African holiday would entail.

Once you would like us to start planning your trip, simply Contact Us.

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Text-based travel itinerary for Garden Route Wonders & Safari in South Africa, featuring 12 days of activities such as safari, ocean watching, botany, shark cage diving, and bungee jumping, with a guide price of £10,000 per person.
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FEATURED PROPERTIES

Luxury outdoor poolside lounge area with modern furniture and thatched roof, overlooking a lake at sunset with trees in the background.

Chitwa chitwa

Sabi Sands

A thatched-roof round house behind a small swimming pool, surrounded by twisted tree branches and outdoor furniture, under a partly cloudy sky.

harry’s camp

Kruger

A rustic coastal bathroom with a freestanding bathtub near a window, a patterned marble-topped island, and natural woven accents.

TINTSWALO SAFARI

COMING SOON

Sterrekopje

Franschhoek

A shaded outdoor lounge area with a round daybed, two armchairs, and a small side table next to a pool, surrounded by trees and foliage, with a distant landscape in the background.
Living room with a view of a patio, two lounge chairs, and a scenic landscape of rolling hills and vineyards outside.

molori

Madikwe Game Reserve

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Stellenbosch

A tall multi-story building with classic architecture, featuring arched windows, and signs for Nedbank and Old Bank hotel on the corner, with trees partially obscuring the view.

TINTSWALO ATLANTIC

COMING SOON

A spacious outdoor balcony with seating and a view of the sunset over a landscape with trees and water.
Indoor area with black and white checkered floor, large hanging woven lamps, a narrow water feature with decorative vases, and a lounge with artwork and furniture.

grootbos

Garden Route

The Residence

JOHANNESBURG

Living room with high vaulted ceiling and rustic wood beams, featuring large windows showing outdoor scenery, cozy seating with armchairs and sofas, a fireplace, and ambient lighting.

BUKELA

COMING SOON

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kariega

Port Elizabeth

Luxurious bathroom with a large marble bathtub in front of large windows showcasing a scenic ocean view of mountains and coastline, with decorative plants and toiletries on a tray.

12 APOSTLES

Cape Town

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A circular outdoor lounge area with a fire pit in the center, surrounded by cushions, near a river with lanterns along the bank at sunset.

bushman’s kloof

Clanwilliam

OLD BANK HOTEL

COMING SOON

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A humpback whale breaching out of the ocean with mountains in the background.
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Three elephants interacting near water in a lush green jungle setting.
A jaguar sitting on a tree branch in a green, leafy forest.
Colorful beach houses with stairs on a sandy beach under a clear blue sky.
A rhinoceros standing in a grassy field with several birds perched on its back and flying nearby, with a blurred natural landscape in the background.
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A warthog walking through a grassy field with yellow and orange foliage.
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