South Africa & Botswana Family Active Safari
Biking, the Big Five & Luxury Game Lodges
Luxury lodges, wild landscapes and once-in-a-lifetime cycling, hiking and safari expeditions where magnificent animals roam—all seamlessly connected by our private charter flights. Two countries, one grand adventure.
From $17,999 - $20,799/person
Includes $5,600 internal air
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Search for the Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo—in open-topped Land Rovers with our expert local guides
- Kick back poolside at spectacularly remote safari camps, where elephants and vervet monkeys play
- Hike along the Great Escarpment to see diverse wildlife on the fringe of the forest
- Follow the tracks of giraffes and elephants on a mountain bike route packed with wildlife
- Learn about Backroads’ support of efforts to restore the critically endangered Clanwilliam cedar, a vital part of the Cederberg region’s ecosystem
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Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Cape Town Airport & Travel Details
- Follow the hiking trail along Table Mountain’s base to the extraordinary Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
- Bike from Cape Point to Chapman’s Peak, looking for ostrich, baboons, rare Cape Mountain zebras and elands.
Nights 1-2
Luxury Hotel
A historic manor house in the Cape winelands with stunning views of Table Mountain. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Rejuvenate, hike and mountain bike at Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat, where ancient Bushman rock art and red hartebeest embellish the scenery
- Taste local vintages and learn about South Africa’s wine history with the on-site sommelier.
Nights 3-4
Luxury Hotel
This wilderness retreat features a gorgeous landscape and is home to a wide variety of antelope and birds. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- In remote Mashatu, learn to track classic African animals on a guided safari mountain bike ride in a reserve teeming with wildlife, including giraffes, the big cats and hundreds of bird species
- Bike in Botswana among elephants on their ancient paths
- Tonight, dinner is served under the African sky around a blazing fire—an unforgettable family meal!
Nights 5-6
Luxury Hotel
A spectacularly remote luxury camp built around a water hole where one of southern Africa's largest elephant herds congregates. (pool)
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- Fly via private charter to Mpumalanga, one of South Africa’s most diverse provinces
- Watch for hippos and vervet monkeys from our resort on the river
- Venture to the bottom of a deep canyon in a glass elevator to explore the lush and rare Afromontane forest
- Hike the seldom visited Great Escarpment, where wild vistas of the bush await
- Vacation in a tented suite set among 250 acres of rose gardens, macadamia and litchi groves, jackalberry and tambouti trees.
Nights 7-8
Luxury Hotel
These sumptuous tented suites are nestled on a rose and macadamia farm along the Sabie River, where hippos sometimes bathe. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- At Londolozi, spot the Big Five and other fascinating creatures, like dung beetles and lilac-breasted rollers, during exhilarating bush excursions on foot and in Landies
- Luxuriate in your private pool villa or take advantage of the lodge’s renowned spa and wellness activities
- In a traditional Shangaan community, join our friends from the Africa Foundation to learn about local projects.
Nights 9-10
Luxury Hotel
This elegant game lodge on the Sand River offers an unparalleled luxury safari experience, featuring superb hospitality, Big Five game drives, exceptional leopard sightings and immersive bush experiences—all with a deep commitment to conservation. Travel + Leisure World's Best. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
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End Johannesburg Airport & Travel Details