Summary
In Southern Africa, wilderness isn't a destination so much as a presence – immense, untamed, and quietly self-assured. In the national parks of Botswana and Zambia, where rivers carve through floodplains and the air seems to hum with life, wildlife still moves as it always has, guided by seasons rather than schedules. To journey here is to enter that rhythm – to observe, to listen, and to understand that wildness endures not in spectacle, but in balance.
On safari, explore some of the continent's most spectacular wildlife reserves, from Botswana's watery labyrinths and Zambia's great river plains to South Africa's dramatic landscapes of coast and savanna, where elephants wander through acacia groves and lions rest in the shade of mopane trees. Stay in luxury tented camps and five-star hotels that blend seamlessly with their surroundings, each offering a front-row seat to nature's unfolding drama. Then, in Cape Town, discover a different kind of beauty – Table Mountain rising above the harbor, ocean light spilling over vineyards and shorelines, and a city alive with color, culture, and charm. View the Okavango Delta by mokoro canoe and helicopter, enjoy sundowners beneath a blazing African sunset, and dine in a private home, in elegant hotels, and under the stars in the open bushveld; this is the Africa you've been looking for. Siya namkela nonke! (Welcome!)
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Sometimes referred to as the Mother City, Cape Town is the most famous port in South Africa and is influenced by many different cultures, including Dutch, Briti...
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Sometimes referred to as the Mother City, Cape Town is the most famous port in South Africa and is influenced by many different cultures, including Dutch, Briti...
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Sometimes referred to as the Mother City, Cape Town is the most famous port in South Africa and is influenced by many different cultures, including Dutch, Briti...
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Sometimes referred to as the Mother City, Cape Town is the most famous port in South Africa and is influenced by many different cultures, including Dutch, Briti...
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Sometimes referred to as the Mother City, Cape Town is the most famous port in South Africa and is influenced by many different cultures, including Dutch, Briti...
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Sometimes referred to as the Mother City, Cape Town is the most famous port in South Africa and is influenced by many different cultures, including Dutch, Briti...
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Sometimes referred to as the Mother City, Cape Town is the most famous port in South Africa and is influenced by many different cultures, including Dutch, Briti...
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Sometimes referred to as the Mother City, Cape Town is the most famous port in South Africa and is influenced by many different cultures, including Dutch, Briti...
Full descriptionArrive Cape Town, South Africa
Sometimes referred to as the Mother City, Cape Town is the most famous port in South Africa and is influenced by many different cultures, including Dutch, British and Malay. The port was founded in 1652 by Dutch explorer Jan Van Riebeeck, and evidence of Dutch colonial rule remains throughout the region. The port is located on one of the world's most important trade routes, and is mainly a container port and handler of fresh fruit. Fishing is another vital industry, with large Asian fishing fleets using Cape Town as a logistical repair base for much of the year. The region is famous for its natural beauty, with the imposing Table Mountain and Lions Head, as well as the many nature reserves and botanical gardens such as Kirstenbosch which boasts an extensive range of indigenous plant life, including proteas and ferns. Cape Town's weather is mercurial, and can change from beautiful sunshine to dramatic thunderstorms within a short period. A local adage is that in Cape Town you can experience four seasons in one day.
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Thu 9 Sep 2027
from £14,190 pp
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