Africa

South African Winelands and Botswana Safari

12
day excursion

Explore Cape Town's wonders, from Table Mountain to hidden gems. Kayak alongside dolphins and seals, sharing Table Mountain's view. Delight in the Cape's winelands, guided by a private sommelier, discovering secrets from local winemakers. Transition to safari life in the Okavango Delta, a wildlife playground with close encounters led by expert guides. Conclude your African adventure at Makgadikgadi Pans, witnessing a desert awakening with unparalleled vistas, unique wildlife, and timeless allure.

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Estimated per person Price
$18,000 per person
*Packages can be designed for single or double occupancy. Pricing is subject to change based on number of guests, room types, and availability.
suggested trip length
12 days, 11 nights
Best time to travel
May - November
best for
Honeymooners, Adventurers, Wildlife-Seeing
Impact

Sustainable Farming
CLAWS
Life with Elephants NGO

Your journey

Destinations:

  1. Cape Town, South Africa
  2. Cape Winelands, South Africa
  3. Okavango Delta, Botswana
  4. Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Itinerary at a glance

Day 1
Cape Town, South Africa

Upon arrival in the beautiful city of Cape Town our team will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel on the Atlantic Seaboard. Enjoy evening sundowners on the terrace overlooking the ocean.

Accommodations
Ellerman House
Optional add-ons
Fine-dining experience at one of Cape Town’s top restaurants
Day 2
Cape Town, South Africa

See the city from Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain before you explore its streets and hidden secrets during a historic heritage walk. In the afternoon, enjoy the vistas of the city while sea-kayaking with seals and dolphins.

Accommodations
Ellerman House
Meals included
Breakfast
Optional add-ons
Sundowners on one of Cape Town’s famous rooftop bars
Day 3
Cape Town, South Africa

Today is all about embracing your desires. You've got your personal guide and a vehicle at your beck and call for the entire day; we recommend exploring the Cape Peninsula starting with snorkeling with the seals.

Accommodations
Ellerman House
Meals included
Breakfast
Optional add-ons
Private surfing lessons; cycling along the Atlantic Seaboard
Day 4
Cape Winelands, South Africa

You will be joined by your private sommelier on your journey to the Cape Winelands who will introduce you to famous winemakers and share in-depth knowledge, history and secrets of winemaking.

Accommodations
Babylonstoren
Meals included
Breakfast
Day 5
Cape Winelands, South Africa

Indulge and explore Babylonstoren - one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms in the Franschhoek wine valley. Your private guide will be at your disposal to explore more wine farms, visit a local art exhibition or go back in time by exploring Franschhoek’s motor museum.

Accommodations
Babylonstoren
Meals included
Breakfast
Optional add-ons
Visit local art exhibition; Franschhoek motor museum
Day 6
Okavango Delta, Botswana

Your flight to Maun, Botswana, the gateway to the Okavango Delta will leave mid-morning from Cape Town. Upon arrival to Botswana – nature’s greatest theatre, you’ll embark on a scenic flight in a light aircraft deep into the Okavango Delta.

Accommodations
North Island Okavango
Meals included
Breakfast and dinner
Day 7
Okavango Delta, Botswana

Explore one of the world’s most famous wildlife-watching destinations today with game drives, fishing and water-based activities.

Accommodations
North Island Okavango
Meals included
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 8
Okavango Delta, Botswana

Today will be impactful – visit two out-reach programs and meet our conservation partners to see first-hand how a difference is being made to wildlife coexistence in these areas.

Accommodations
North Island Okavango
Meals included
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 9
Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Your first highlight of the day is a helicopter flight from the Okavango Delta into the vastness of the Makgadikgadi Pans – an enormous super-lake that used to cover most of Southern Africa. Enjoy the old-world glamour of Jack’s Camp.

Accommodations
Jack’s Camp
Meals included
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 10
Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

Experiencing the Makgadikgadi Pans is unlike any other on the continent. Enjoy extraordinary activities including quad biking, bushman walks, classic desert game drives, meerkat visits and horse rides.

Accommodations
Jack’s Camp
Meals included
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 11
Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana

After a morning desert exploration, retreat back to the sanctuary of camp and relax in the elegant Persian tea tent or indulge in a lazy afternoon in your private plunge pool overlooking the Makgadikgadi pans, watching the world go by.

Accommodations
Jack’s Camp
Meals included
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 12
Maun, Botswana

Your scenic light aircraft flight from Makgadikgadi Pans to Maun is going to be the last highlight of your African Safari adventure. Once you arrive at Maun airport, you will connect to your commercial flight back home.

Accommodations
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sustainable Farming

Babylonstoren Farm focused on sustainable farming.

CLAWS

Meet, connect and support conservation partner CLAWS (Communities Living Among Wildlife Sustainably), Botswana.

Life with Elephants NGO

Support communities that coexist with elephants.

Trip summary

Trip summary

Trip Inclusions
Accommodations
  • 3 nights Ellerman House, Cape Town, South Africa
  • 2 nights Babylonstoren, Franschhoek Wine Valley, South Africa
  • 3 nights North Island Okavango, Okavango Delta, Botswana
  • 3 nights Jack’s Camp, Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana
Flights & Airport Transfers
  • Airport transfer on arrival day in Cape Town
  • Transfer from Cape Town to the Cape Winelands on day 4
  • Airport transfer on day 4 to Cape Town International Airport on day 6
  • Light-aircraft flight from Maun into Okavango Delta on day 6
  • Helicopter Flight from the Okavango Delta to Makgadikgadi Pans on day 9
  • Light-aircraft flight to Maun on day 12
Excursions & Activities
  • Cable-car to the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town
  • Heritage city tour in Cape Town
  • Private Sommelier and meeting of 1 winemaker on day 4 with wine tasting
  • All activities in the Okavango Delta
  • Visit of 2 outreach programs in the Okavango Delta
  • All activities in the Makgadikgadi Pans at Jack’s Camp
Meals
  • All breakfasts in Cape Town
  • All breakfasts in the Cape Winelands on day 4 and 5
  • All meals and drinks during your stay at North Island Okavango
  • All meals and drinks during your stay at Jack’s Camp in the Makgadikgadi Pans
FEES
  • Carbon Offsetting fee
Trip EXClusions
  • Travel Insurance 
  • Emergency medical insurance 
  • Gratuities 
  • Inbound flight  on arrival day
  • Flight from Cape Town to Maun on day 4
  • Outbound flight on departure day
  • Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary or outlined in the inclusions list
  • Premium drinks during your stay at North Island Okavango and Jack’s Camp
  • Additional sightseeing, tours, and admissions not specified in the itinerary 
  • Flights and transfers not specified in the itinerary
  • Visa costs
Things to know
  • Each itinerary can be tailored to you.
  • Starting price is an average for this itinerary and is subject to change based on availability, dates, inclusions, and any customization.
  • Passports are required and must be valid for six months after your departure. 
  • Please consult your physician for any required or suggested vaccinations for this region.
  • Should any visas be required for travel to this region, it is the traveler’s responsibility to obtain and have available when necessary the appropriate valid travel documents.

Currency Information: 

  • South Africa: South African Rand (ZAR)
  • Botswana: Botswana Pula (BWP) 

Wifi:

  • Ellerman House: Wi-Fi available
  • Babylonstoren: Wi-Fi available
  • North Island Okavango: Wi-Fi intermittently
  • Jack’s Camp: no Wi-Fi

Climate: 

  • Cape Town: Hot and dry summers from November to March; moderate temperatures with intermittent rain in April and May; cooler temperatures with intermittent rain from June – August/September.
  • Botswana: Botswana's climate is semi-arid, featuring a distinct wet season from November to March with hot temperatures and sporadic heavy rainfall. The dry season, from April to October, is cooler with clear skies, making it an ideal time for safaris as wildlife gathers around water sources.

booking terms

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Sustainability Efforts

CLAWS (Communities Living Among Wildlife Sustainably)
Life with Elephants NGO

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