The classic South African run: city, wine country, then Sabi Sand.
A range, not a quote — the camps and the month move it. Price this structure by month and style, or read the South Africa guide.
Where you go, in order.
- 01Cape Town (4 nights)
- 02Winelands (2 nights)
- 03Sabi Sand Safari (4 nights)
When this structure works.
| Period | Conditions | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| May–September | Peak safari dry season; cool dry days, cold safari mornings | Safari-focused travelers prioritizing maximum wildlife activity and low malaria risk |
| October–April | Summer season; warm to hot days, lush bushveld, afternoon thunderstorms | Travelers seeking a combined Cape Town, Winelands, and safari summer holiday |
| July–November | Coastal spring; crisp ocean breezes and pleasant days | Coastal road trip travelers and marine wildlife enthusiasts |
Check the month first: every country, every month, rated.
Three ways to do it, priced per couple.
Classic Private Reserve
$550–$900 / night$7,000–$12,000 per couple (8 nights)
Includes: Private reserve accommodation, open 4x4 game drives, tracker & guide team, all meals
Outstanding wildlife access in reputable private reserves with high Big Five sighting frequency.
Luxury Greater Kruger
$1,000–$1,800 / night$14,000–$24,000 per couple (8 nights)
Includes: Famous Sabi Sand/Timbavati luxury lodges, gourmet dining, fine wines, master trackers
Sabi Sand lodge design that sets the industry standard, off-road leopard tracking, private plunge pools, and staff who remember your coffee order.
Ultra-Luxury Premier
$2,000–$3,800+ / night$25,000–$48,000+ per couple (8 nights)
Includes: Legendary Singita, Royal Malewane, or Tswalu lodges, private guide & tracker, private flights
The peak of international luxury travel: completely custom dining, private aviation, private ranger and tracker teams, and exclusive use of the property.
Best done as bush and beach.
The other structures.
Malaria-free family safari
Cape Town + Madikwe Game ReserveIdeal for families with young children seeking Big Five game viewing without malaria risk.
10–12 nightsKalahari and Kruger luxury
Sabi Sand Reserve + Tswalu KalahariPairs classic big-cat safari in Greater Kruger with exclusive rare-species tracking in the Kalahari.
Ask for cape town & sabi sand classic, for your month.
We reply with two or three costed versions — which camps, which month, the full price — and tell you if a different structure would serve you better.