12 Luxury Seychelles Beach and South African Holiday
12 Luxury Seychelles Beach and South African Holiday
Collection of luxurious private reserves offers concentrated Big Five viewing at the top end of the price range. A good network of surfaced roads and domestic flights allows for flexible itinerary planning, but the flagship Kruger Park and associated private reserves remain the obvious choice for first-time safarigoers, while Addo and environs are conveniently located near Port Elizabeth for those driving along the Garden Route.
Crystal clear turquoise waters and sun-drenched, white powder beaches make Seychelles an ideal post-safari retreat or honeymoon destination for the travellers seeking a truly unspoiled but luxury, upmarket destination. Seychelles offers adventure and breath-taking natural beauty in pristine surroundings.
Safari highlights
- Cape Town
- Sabi sands game reserve
- Seychelles beach
Detailed safari itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town and transfer to your lodge for relaxation
Touch down at Cape Town International Airport, where you’ll be met airside for your private transfer to Queen Victoria. This 5-star luxury hotel is tucked away in a quiet enclave of the V&A Waterfront, yet it’s an easy stroll to restaurants, shops and the Robben Island ferry.
Day 2: Full day in Cape Town
Your first full day in South Africa kicks off with a driving tour of Cape Town city centre. Stops include the Castle of Good Hope, famous St. George’s cathedral and a stroll through the colourful Cape Malay quarters. You will also see the well-known Company’s Gardens – the oldest garden in the country. The afternoon is then yours free to explore this incredible city. With a drop off at the beautiful V&A Waterfront, this is the perfect place to have lunch and try a variety of local foods, including some fresh fish right next to the Cape Town harbour. After lunch, why not take a cable car ride up to Table Mountain, This table-shaped mountain is a prominent landmark that towers over Cape Town. Table Mountain is one of the official ‘New 7 Wonders of Nature’!
Day 3: Full day in Cape Town
This morning we explore the Cape Winelands! Following breakfast we take a scenic drive through the Cape wine region. South Africa has the oldest wine industry outside of Europe. This is your chance to taste South Africa’s signature wine, Pinotage. A local wine expert will tell us all about Cape district wines and the wine-making process. Lunch is a delicious traditional meal served among the vineyards. Next stop is Stellenbosch, a special town settled by the French Huguenots in the 1600s. Explore the Cape Dutch architecture and many laid-back coffee shops, boutiques and art galleries. After one more wine tasting tour this afternoon we take a heavenly coastal drive to Hermanus. The evening is yours to explore the town of Hermanus.
Day 4: Depart Cape Town for Sabi sands game reserve
A private transfer takes you to Cape Town Airport for your morning flight to Skukuza. Here you’ll be met by your guide and driven to your wonderful lodge. Dulini Safari Lodge lies in the Sabi Sands, a reserve famous for its sightings of leopard, lion, elephant and other big game.
Day 3: Full day game drives in Sabi sands game reserve
Explore the wilderness on morning and afternoon game drives, led by your expert guide and tracker team. Each drive holds the promise of thrilling new encounters; and since the Sabi Sands is a private reserve your guide is permitted to drive off-road getting you up close to the sightings.
Between drives, relax by your private plunge pool as vervet monkeys play in the branches overhead. Dulini is a small lodge with 6 exquisite suites, each housed in a stone cottage overlooking the riverbed. At night dinner is served al fresco on the main deck, the excellent food accompanied by a bottle of wine from Dulini’s well-stocked cellar.
Day 4: Full day game drives in Sabi sands game reserve
Explore the wilderness on morning and afternoon game drives, led by your expert guide and tracker team. Each drive holds the promise of thrilling new encounters; and since the Sabi Sands is a private reserve your guide is permitted to drive off-road getting you up close to the sightings.
Between drives, relax by your private plunge pool as vervet monkeys play in the branches overhead. Dulini is a small lodge with 6 exquisite suites, each housed in a stone cottage overlooking the riverbed. At night dinner is served al fresco on the main deck, the excellent food accompanied by a bottle of wine from Dulini’s well-stocked cellar.
Day 5: Flight from Sabi sands to Johannesburg for overnight
You’re flown from Dulini’s airstrip, back to OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg. Since we’ve only included one night in Jo’burg, we’ve opted for the InterContinental OR Tambo. This luxury hotel is conveniently located a short walk from the airport arrivals hall.
Rooms are comfortable with unlimited complimentary WiFi (great for catching up with those back home). Book a relaxing treatment at the Camelot Spa and have dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Day 9: Flight from Johannesburg to Seychelles Island
In the early afternoon fly from Johannesburg to Mahé Airport in the Seychelles, where you’ll be met and transferred to Constance Ephilia. This luxurious resort lies on the North West coast of the island, and has not one – but two – idyllic beaches to choose from.
Day 10: Full day relaxation in Seychelles
Stroll down to your favourite beach, go snorkelling in the marine park, try paddle boarding and windsurfing in the calm lagoon, or kayak through mangrove forests. The beaches are never crowded, and hammocks sway gently between the trees – inviting you to slow down and take in the view.
Day 11: Full day in Seychelles
After Lazily breakfast, you will enjoy free day at leisure you may experience the beauty of this island in your own magnificent way. Several activities for you to choose from or then just laze in the crystal clear water of these Paradise islands and their beautiful beaches.
Day 12: Depart Seychelles for your own ward flight
After morning breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your own ward Journey.
Trip Includes
It’s an inclusive safari package except
Trip excludes
- International flights
- South Africa and Seychelles tourist Visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and hotels
When to book this safari package
We recommend booking this safari package 6 months to 1 year in advance as Sabi sands game reserve usually gets booked up early.
Best time to visit Seychelles and South Africa for a safari
the best to visit South Africa and Seychelles is during the two wind transition times from April and May and from October to November.
