South Africa malaria-free family safari holiday
Big Five private safari combined with the incredible delights of Cape Town
At-a-Glance Trip Summary
Search for the Big Five in a malaria-free private reserve, and experience the inimitable cityscape of Cape Town
| Day | Destination | Accommodation | Basis | Nights |
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| Day 1 | Johannesburg | Alfajiri Villas | bnb | 1 Night |
| Day 2 - 4 | Madikwe Game Reserve | Almanara Luxury Villas | fb | 3 Nights |
| Day 4 - 8 | Cape Town | andBeyond Bateleur Camp | fi | 4 Nights |
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Day 1
Destination Johannesburg Accommodation Alfajiri Villas Basis bnb Nights 1 Night -
Day 2 - 4
Destination Madikwe Game Reserve Accommodation Almanara Luxury Villas Basis fb Nights 3 Night -
Day 4 - 8
Destination Cape Town Accommodation andBeyond Bateleur Camp Basis fi Nights 4 Night
Key
- B&B: Bed & Breakfast
- FB+: Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
- FI: Fully Inclusive – Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
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Day 1 Day 2 - 4 Day 4 - 8More Info
Following your international flight, you’ll be transferred from OR Tambo International airport to The Residence where you’ll spend one night on a bed and breakfast basis.
Relax and enjoy settling into your time in South Africa.
In the afternoon, head out for a guide tour of Soweto, one of South Africa’s most fascinating and historic districts.
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Day 1 Day 2 - 4 Day 4 - 8More InfoThis morning you will leave The Residence after breakfast and be transferred to the Fed Air hangar at OR Tambo airport for your shuttle flight to Madikwe Game Reserve. The duration of this flight is approximately 50 minutes.
Upon arrival at the Madikwe East airstrip, the Morukuru Family team will be waiting to take you through to your private villa. This transfer is a gamedrive already and takes ± 30 minutes.
You’ll be spending three nights in Morukuru Owner’s House – a private, 2-bedroom safari lodge on the banks of the Morico river.
In the afternoon, head out on a game drive in your private vehicle. Madikwe Game Reserve is South Africa’s leading Big Five malaria-free safari reserve.
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Day 1 Day 2 - 4 Day 4 - 8More InfoAfter your last safari and breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip for your charter flight to Johannesburg Airport and transferred to Main Terminal for you flight to Cape Town. On arrival in cape Town you will be met and transferred to the Mount Nelson Hotel.
Mount Nelson is an iconic hotel in a peaceful sanctuary in the heart of Cape Town. You will be staying in two superior rooms on a bed and breakfast basis.
Spend the next three days enjoying private guided tours of Cape Point, False Bay, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Boulders Penguin Colony, Cape Winelands, and more.
On the final day, you will be transferred to Cape Town international airport for your flight home.
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Charming luxury boutique hotel, in the perfect location from which to explore Johannesburg
More InfoThe Residence Johannesburg is a delightful boutique hotel with just 17 rooms and suites, located in the heart of South Africa’s economic capital.
Designed in a grand old style, the hotel offers a luxurious place to lay your head after a long flight, or a safari.![Ocean-view-terrace-scaled]()
Day 1 Day 2 - 4 Day 4 - 8Morukuru Owner’s House is a delightful private safari abode, built under an ancient Morukuru tree, on the bank of the Marico river.
More InfoOne of three private residences that make up the Morukuru Family portfolio; the owner’s house is an exclusive-use, two-bedroom house in a private concession on the Madikwe Game Reserve.
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Day 1 Day 2 - 4 Day 4 - 8Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, is one of the most iconic hotels on the African continent.
More InfoAn established favourite of South Africa family holidays, this grand old hotel has been welcoming happy guests through its gates for over 100 years, and has played host to many notable names; including John Lennon, Leonard di Caprio and even Sir Winston Churchill.
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A snapshot of South’s Africa’s past, present and future
More InfoNowhere is more synonymous with South Africa’s past struggles than Soweto township.
Nowadays, a Soweto tour reveals an eclectic melting pot of cultures and a population with their own proud identity.
Soweto township is keen to emerge from its past associations but careful to never forget its pivotal role in the formation of modern South Africa.
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Day 1 Day 2 - 4 Day 4 - 8More InfoOn this luxury family safari holiday, you’ll have the opportunity to look for the Big 5 in the family friendly, malaria-free, Madikwe Game Reserve near the Botswana border. Here you will be staying in a luxury private safari house – Morukuru Owner’s House.
You’ll then travel on to Cape Town, where you’ll stay in the Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel and be able to explore the wonders of Cape Point and the Cape Winelands on your own, tailor-made tours. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about South Africa’s history with a Soweto tour in Johannesburg.
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South Africa malaria-free family safari – pricing and considerations
This itinerary can be enjoyed all year round, but for those wanting the best wildlife viewing the peak time is from July to October.
South Africa family holidays are the most accessible on the continent, which makes this a perfect kids safari, particularly if it’s your first time.
Our guide price for this itinerary is from £2,795 / $3,775 per person (based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12), using our best value accommodation in June.
All our luxury family safari holidays are designed on an individual basis, so this will vary depending on time of year, activities, transport methods and choice of accommodation. The best way to start planning is to contact us.
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