Waterberg Region & Welgevonden Private Game Reserve Holidays

Combine two of Botswana’s most impressive wildlife regions with Cape Town on this luxury fly-in safari with Belmond. View the elephants of Chobe National Park and paddle your way around the Okavango Delta as you take in some of the hotelier’s most famous properties – this is set to be an adventure you won’t forget.

A good one for friends, family clans or honeymooners alike, this two-week itinerary allows you to explore or relax with enough options at your fingertips to keep you thoroughly entertained. Enjoy a three-night sojourn in bucket-list Cape Town and experience slow safari, spotting wildlife at an easy-going pace in a private reserve in Greater Kruger. Then castaway on Mozambique’s white-sand beaches for a Robinson-Crusoe-style escape.

Dive into South Africa’s most coveted landscapes. From Big-5 spotting in the safari heartland to chasing moonbows in Victoria Falls, there’s enough bucket-list adventure to satisfy every imaginable whim.

Spend a few days exploring Cape Town before sipping your way through the Winelands. Finish your journey with an exhilarating safari, seeking out the Big Five in Greater Kruger National Park. Using quality accommodation throughout and providing excellent value, this itinerary is the perfect introduction to South Africa. If you wish to linger longer, you can also extend your trip to see the mighty Victoria Falls or relax on the beaches of Mauritius.

Experience South Africa’s most iconic highlights at a relaxed pace. Begin your journey in the serene Constantia Valley near Cape Town, where indulgent days are spent enjoying spa treatments, wine tastings, and rounds of golf. Then, step aboard the legendary Rovos Rail for a luxurious three-night train journey through scenic landscapes en route to Pretoria. Your adventure finishes with an unforgettable safari in Madikwe Game Reserve, tracking the Big Five in one of South Africa’s premier wildlife destinations.

Starting in South Africa, indulge in the romance of a bygone era spending three nights on iconic Rovos Rail, one of the most luxurious trains in the world. In Zimbabwe, enjoy a game drive in Hwange National Park and discover the majestic Victoria Falls. Ending in Botswana, explore Chobe National Park on game drives and boat safaris, searching for its plentiful wildlife.

Ticking the box for both teens and younger children, this family adventure has the UK summer holidays in mind. Start in hip Johannesburg for the educational factor (and a whole lot of fun) with a chance to explore Nelson Mandela’s hometown by bike as well as stalagmite-studded caves. Then it’s off to the malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve, a game-changing safari destination for families. Here children can spy the cast of the Lion King on their very own game drives followed by marshmallow toasting in the boma.

Spend time relaxing at a charming boutique beach property overlooking Thompson's Bay before heading out on safari in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. Perfect for couples, reconnect with your loved one with romantic walks along the beach, seeking out wildlife on safari, enjoying sundowners in the bush or dining out under the stars. KwaZulu-Natal is one of the lesser explored areas of South Africa and is a good year-round destination. If you wish to stay longer on the beach or on safari, just let us know and we'll take care of everything.

KwaZulu-Natal is a great year-round destination particularly during the UK summer holidays. After a night on the coast, your family adventure begins in the Drakensberg where you can take in the fresh mountain air on foot or bike. Take a history lesson about the Anglo-Boer War battles that occurred here. Next stop is on safari where children will be amazed when they see their first animal in their natural environment. The accommodation we have chosen welcomes families and each has a two-bedroomed family cottage. We would recommend this itinerary for children over 8 years as some of the drives can be long, however there is always something to see when you travel along the roads in South Africa so expect lots of questions and perhaps a challenging game of Eye Spy.

Stay 4 nights in a beautiful tented safari camp in the Greater Kruger and enjoy game drives in search of the Big Five. During your time at Garonga, you can also experience a closer look at nature on a bush walk, bathe under the stars and spend a night on a sleepout deck.  After a night in Johannesburg, take a 3.5 hour flight to the Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar for a tropical beach stay.

There's no need to keep packing and unpacking on this KwaZulu-Natal holiday. On this journey through Zululand, we've picked Ghost Mountain Inn as your base for five nights. From game drives and boat cruises to mountain hikes and spa treatments, each day you can take part in a different activity. Before and after your safari adventures, you can spend time on one of KwaZulu-Natal's golden beaches.

Experience the diverse landscapes of South Africa as you spend quality time exploring the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town before heading to the Winelands for good food and wine tastings, all set against a backdrop of vineyard-clad mountains.

Take a road trip via South Africa’s irresistible Garden Route framed by seaside towns, thick emerald forest and a splendid stretch of coastline. Enjoy whale spotting in Hermanus and freshly-shucked oysters in Knysna while travelling at a pace that allows you to pause as you please. Round off with a Big Five experience in the wild Eastern Cape.

Take to the road on a free-wheeling journey across the stunning Cape region that offers fun for all the family. Along the way, you’ll explore unspoiled landscapes and meet the incredible local wildlife – from whales and big cats to tiny penguins and many others – on boat trips, on safari and even on the beach.

Explore 'The Mother City' from world-famous Table Mountain to the vibrant V&A Waterfront, Robben Island and the penguins at Boulders Beach. Venture through the cellar doors of the vineyards for superb wine-tasting, and experience an exhilarating safari in the private conservancies around the Kruger National Park.

Take in the cosmopolitan foodie delights of Cape Town, the celebrated wine region’s headline acts and lesser-known gems along Route 62, and a host of other gourmet experiences from oyster lunches by the sea to high tea and sundowners in a private game reserve.

Explore ever-pleasing Cape Town at your own speed whether that’s diving into its famed foodie scene or following the coastal road in a 1950s sidecar. For contrast, head to the Eastern Cape for a Big Five safari that’s as diverse as it is hassle free.

If you’re going back and forth on where to go on your next family holiday, stop scrolling and get your passport ready for a week-long South African city and safari itinerary designed for all your squad. First stop, Cape Town, for energy, ambiance, outdoor capers, that famous colony of penguins and one of the new Seven Wonders of Nature, Table Mountain. Then a flight to the Eastern Cape, to Kariega Game Reserve, where you’ll be meeting the giraffes who are too tall for selfies and the leopards who are too fast for photos.