Grand South Africa

Explore Grand South Africa, from the cosmopolitan cities to remote wilderness, on this 12-day Ker & Downey journey. Discover the best of both worlds in South Africa – amazing Big Five game experiences and pristine scenery in some of the region’s best game reserves, next to incredible culture and nightlife in Cape Town and Durban.

Suggested Itinerary-at-a-glance:

• Day 1: Arrive Cape Town / Cape Grace
  
• Day 2: Cape Town / Cape Grace (B,L)
• Day 3: Cape Town / Cape Grace (B,L)
• Day 4: Sabi Sand Game Reserve / Lion Sands Ivory Lodge (B,L,D)
• Day 5: Sabi Sand Game Reserve / Lion Sands Ivory Lodge (B,L,D)
• Day 6: Sabi Sand Game Reserve / Lion Sands Ivory Lodge (B,L,D)
• Day 7: Durban / Oyster Box Hotel (B)
• Day 8: Durban / Oyster Box Hotel (B)
• Day 9: Phinda Private Game Reserve / Phinda Forest Lodge (B,L,D)
• Day 10: Phinda Private Game Reserve / Phinda Forest Lodge (B,L,D)
• Day 11: Phinda Private Game Reserve / Phinda Forest Lodge (B,L,D)
• Day 12: Depart Durban (B)

Itinerary Description:

Begin your tour of Grand South Africa in Cape Town, the perfect introduction to this diverse country. From your accommodations on the V&A Waterfront at Cape Grace, venture outside the city for guided tours of the Cape Peninsula and the Winelands region.

Next, head to the famous Kruger National Park region, where wildlife and wilderness offer stark contrast to the glitz of Cape Town. Lion Sands Ivory Lodge in the Sabi Sands provides a combination of superb design, natural materials and an unmatched pristine environment. Breeding herds of elephant and buffalo roam throughout the Lion Sands area, while white rhino and lion concentrations are amongst the highest recorded on the African continent. Leopard viewing is also stunning in this region.

Arrive at the shores of the Indian Ocean in the KwaZulu-Natal, a province that offers an eclectic mix of cultures, natural and unspoiled scenery, pristine beaches and modern cities juxtaposed against rural settlements. Stay in the historic Oyster Box Hotel just outside of Durban, where shopping, watersports and leisure time at the beach are all that fill your days.

Finally, end your tour at the Phinda Private Game Reserve, situated in the lush Maputaland region in northern KwaZulu-Natal. Bordering the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, a World Heritage Site, Phinda comprises 54,500 acres of prime conservation land.  Seven distinct habitats shelter an abundance of wildlife including Africa’s Big Five and over 380 bird species, while the marine diversity off the nearby coast of Sodwana is said to rival the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Enjoy game drives, fishing and an abundance of watersports for three days at the fantastic lodge.