7 Days Cape Town and Sabi Sand

  • 7 days
  • South Africa
  • Luxury
  • Private

The classic South African pairing: three nights in Cape Town, three in the leopard country of the Sabi Sand.

From US$6,016 per person

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Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Route
Cape Town to Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Comfort
Luxury lodges
Group
Private, 1 to 6 travellers
Best time
Sep to May

Overview

Start by the sea at the Mount Nelson, exploring Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula and the Winelands at your own pace.

Then fly to the Sabi Sand for riverside suites at Lion Sands, where drives bring the Big Five and a night in a treehouse under the stars can be arranged.

Highlights

  • Cape Town with a private guide
  • A day in the Winelands
  • Big Five in the Sabi Sand
  • Optional treehouse sleep-out

Route

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South Africa

  1. StartCape Town (Day 1)
  2. Days 4 to 6Sabi Sand Game Reserve
  3. EndSabi Sand Game Reserve (Day 7)

What to expect

  • Luxury safari

    Handpicked luxury lodges and camps, chosen for their setting, service and guiding.

  • Private safari

    Your own vehicle and guide for the whole journey, never shared with other travellers.

  • Made to measure

    Change the pace, a lodge or an activity and we rebuild the itinerary around you.

  • Start any day

    Travel on the dates that suit you, subject to lodge and permit availability.

  • Solo travellers welcome

    Priced for one on request, with the single supplement shown under Rates.

  • Pace and fitness

    Balanced, fitness: moderate.

Activities
Game Drives, Hiking & Walking, Relaxation
Getting around
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide

Day by day

Days 1 to 3 Cape Town Cape Town

Three nights at the Nellie, with a guided day on the Peninsula, Table Mountain and a day in the Winelands.

  • Travel 25 min from the airport
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Relaxation

Overnight

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel (opens the property’s website in a new tab)

The famous pink hotel in its own gardens beneath Table Mountain.

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Days 4 to 6 The Sabi Sand Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Fly to the Kruger and on to Lion Sands. Two game drives a day, walks with a tracker and quiet afternoons on your river deck.

  • Travel 2 hr flight
  • Meals Breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Game Drives
  • Hiking & Walking

Overnight

Lion Sands River Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)

Riverside suites facing the Sabie River and the Kruger beyond.

Day 7 Fly home Sabi Sand Game Reserve

A final drive and brunch, then your flight to Johannesburg for international connections.

  • Travel Via Johannesburg
  • Meals Breakfast & lunch
  • Game Drives

Where you stay

DaysAccommodation & meals
Days 1 to 3

Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel (opens the property’s website in a new tab)

The famous pink hotel in its own gardens beneath Table Mountain.

Breakfast

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Days 4 to 6

Lion Sands River Lodge (opens the property’s website in a new tab)

Riverside suites facing the Sabie River and the Kruger beyond.

Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Rates

Important to know

  • Rates are per person, shown in USD, and do not include international flights to and from your home country.
  • The price per person depends on how many travellers share the vehicle and guide.

Rates per person

Price per person by number of travellers
SeasonSolo2 people3 people4 people5 people6 people7+ people
High seasonUS$9,700US$7,800US$7,332US$7,332US$7,332US$7,332Get quote
Low seasonUS$8,300US$6,400US$6,016US$6,016US$6,016US$6,016Get quote
Deposit to confirm
30%

Prices are per person, in US dollars, and depend on the number of travellers sharing the vehicle and guide. They are sample rates for planning and will be confirmed when you enquire, as lodge, flight and park prices change each year.

  • Rates can change when lodge, permit and park fees are updated, and are confirmed when you enquire.
  • The order and content of the safari can be adjusted to suit you, and a change may affect the price.
  • If a lodge is fully booked, we will offer a comparable one.
  • This safari is subject to our terms and conditions.

Best time to go

Best time for this trip Sep to May

  1. January: best
  2. February: best
  3. March: best
  4. April: best
  5. May: best
  6. June: possible
  7. July: possible
  8. August: possible
  9. September: best
  10. October: best
  11. November: best
  12. December: best

What is included

Included

  • Accommodation as listed, on the meal plan shown for each stay
  • Private guide or lodge guides as described in the itinerary
  • Park, conservancy and activity fees for the activities listed
  • Scheduled light-aircraft flights and road transfers where shown
  • Airport meet and greet on arrival
  • 24-hour support from the Uwera team while you travel

Not included

  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Tips for guides, trackers and lodge staff
  • Premium drinks and personal spending
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

Good to know

Pack light, neutral clothes in layers, a warm top for early mornings, a sun hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Where light aircraft are used, bring a soft bag of no more than 15 kg per person including hand luggage.

Made to measure

Make this safari your own

Every Uwera safari is private. Slow the pace, add a night by a lake, swap a lodge or bring the children: tell us in your request and we will rebuild the itinerary around you.

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