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Cape Town, Safari & Mozambique’s Coast
14 Night / 15 Day Itinerary
Experience Southern Africa in one seamless journey that links oceanfront Cape Town, a classic private-reserve safari and a castaway-style stay on Benguerra Island. Begin with four nights at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town, where Table Mountain and the Atlantic provide a striking backdrop to days spent between the V&A Waterfront, nearby beaches and the Cape Winelands.
Continue to the Sabi Sand Reserve for three nights at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge. Game drives with expert rangers and trackers, relaxed lodge time and star-filled evenings capture the pace of safari life in one of Africa’s most renowned private reserves. An overnight stop in Sandton then eases the connection between the bush and beach.
The final chapter unfolds on Benguerra Island at Azura Benguerra, reached by helicopter from Vilanculos. Five nights here give you time to enjoy warm Indian Ocean shallows, dhow cruises, snorkelling and private villa comforts with attentive, easy-going service. A final night in Sandton’s Da Vinci hotel rounds off the journey before your flight home.
- 4 nights in Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town – Collection Superior Room, Bed & Breakfast, Cape Town
- 3 nights in Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge – Suite, Fully Inclusive, Sabi Sand Reserve
- 1 night in Sandton Sun – Deluxe Room Towers, Bed & Breakfast, Johannesburg
- 5 nights in Azura Benguerra Island – Beach Villa, Fully Inclusive, Benguerra Island
- 1 night in Da Vinci on Nelson Mandela Square – Standard Room, Bed & Breakfast, Johannesburg (Sandton)
- Private airport transfers in South Africa and Mozambique
- Internal flights in economy class: Cape Town – Skukuza, Skukuza – Johannesburg, Johannesburg – Vilanculos, Vilanculos – Johannesburg
- Return helicopter transfers between Vilanculos and Benguerra Island (seat in helicopter, day-time schedule)
- Experiences and touring: time at leisure in Cape Town with easy access to Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront and the Cape Peninsula, morning and afternoon game drives plus guided bush walks at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge, relaxed overnight stays in Sandton with access to shopping and dining at Nelson Mandela Square, island time at Azura Benguerra with dhow cruise, scenic island drive, kayaking, paddleboarding, stargazing and beach club access
- All meals, local drinks and most activities at Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge and Azura Benguerra (as per lodge inclusions)
- International flights from London
Prices from £9,100pp
Day 1 – 2
Day 1 – Arrive in Cape Town
Arrive at Cape Town International Airport and meet your driver for a private transfer to the Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town. Check in, take in the sea views and settle into the hotel’s relaxed, coastal setting.
Overnight: Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town – Collection Superior Room, Bed & Breakfast
Day 2 – Cape Town at Leisure
Spend the day getting to know Cape Town at your own pace. Explore the V&A Waterfront, visit local galleries, enjoy the hotel’s ocean-facing pool or head into the city’s neighbourhoods for cafés and restaurants.
Overnight: Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town – Collection Superior Room, Bed & Breakfast
Day 3 – 4
Day 3 – City, Coastline & Optional Excursions
Spend another day exploring the city and its surrounds. Depending on the weather and your preferences, you could take the cable car up Table Mountain, visit Robben Island, or walk the Atlantic seafront from Sea Point. Return to your hotel to enjoy the views as evening settles in.
Overnight: Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town – Collection Superior Room, Bed & Breakfast
Day 4 – Free Day in the Mother City
Enjoy a further day at leisure. You might choose to explore the Cape Peninsula, head into the Winelands on a day trip, or simply enjoy a slower pace between the Waterfront, Camps Bay and Clifton beaches. The central location of your hotel makes it easy to tailor the day to your interests.
Overnight: Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town – Collection Superior Room, Bed & Breakfast
Day 5 – 6
Day 5 – Travel to Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge (Sabi Sand Reserve)
Transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your internal flight to Skukuza. On arrival, a shared vehicle transfer brings you into the Sabi Sand Reserve and onward to Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge. After check-in, enjoy afternoon tea before your first game drive in open safari vehicles. End the day with dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge – Suite, Fully Inclusive
Day 6 – Big Five Safari in the Sabi Sand
Start early with a dawn game drive, guided by a ranger and tracker team. The Sabi Sand is known for frequent Big Five sightings and a high density of leopard. Return to the lodge for breakfast and time to relax, then head back out in the afternoon as the bush shifts into evening.
Overnight: Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge – Suite, Fully Inclusive
Day 7 – 8
Day 7 – Safari Walks & Evening Drive
Join a guided bush walk to focus on tracks, birdlife and smaller details of the reserve, followed by a relaxed midday at the lodge. In the late afternoon, head out again in search of predators and other wildlife as the day cools.
Overnight: Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge – Suite, Fully Inclusive
Day 8 – Travel to Johannesburg
After a final morning at the lodge, transfer back to Skukuza Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. On arrival, meet your driver and transfer to Sandton Sun, located in the heart of Sandton with easy access to shops and restaurants.
Overnight: Sandton Sun – Deluxe Room Towers, Bed & Breakfast
Day 9 – 10
Day 9 – Onwards to Mozambique
Transfer to O. R. Tambo International Airport for your flight to Vilanculos. On arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to the helipad for a shared helicopter flight over the Bazaruto Archipelago to Benguerra Island. Check in at Azura Benguerra and enjoy your first evening beside the Indian Ocean.
Overnight: Azura Benguerra Island – Beach Villa, Fully Inclusive
Day 10 – Island Time at Azura Benguerra
Wake to the sound of the ocean and a day set to your own rhythm. Swim, walk along the beach, relax on your private deck or spend time at the Peri Peri Beach Club. Meals, selected drinks and many activities are included.
Overnight: Azura Benguerra Island – Beach Villa, Fully Inclusive
Day 11 – 12
Day 11 – Dhow Cruise & Coastal Experiences
Make the most of the included experiences, which may include a traditional dhow cruise, scenic island drive and use of kayaks and paddleboards. The shallow waters and long beaches create an easy backdrop for the day.
Overnight: Azura Benguerra Island – Beach Villa, Fully Inclusive
Day 12 – Relaxed Day by the Indian Ocean
Enjoy another day to slow down. Read on your sala, take a dip in your plunge pool, snorkel over nearby reefs (some activities at extra cost) or arrange a spa treatment. Evenings are unhurried, often with dinner on the beach.
Overnight: Azura Benguerra Island – Beach Villa, Fully Inclusive
Day 13 – 15
Day 13 – Final Full Day on Benguerra Island
Spend a last full day enjoying the setting and hospitality at Azura. Take one more stroll along the sand, revisit a favourite activity or simply sit back and soak up the views across the archipelago.
Overnight: Azura Benguerra Island – Beach Villa, Fully Inclusive
Day 14 – Return to Johannesburg
Take the helicopter back to Vilanculos and board your flight to Johannesburg. On arrival, meet your driver and transfer to Da Vinci on Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, with time to enjoy the shops and restaurants nearby.
Overnight: Da Vinci on Nelson Mandela Square – Standard Room, Bed & Breakfast
Day 15 – Departure from Johannesburg
After breakfast, take your private transfer from Da Vinci on Nelson Mandela Square to O. R. Tambo International Airport for your flight home.
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