Discover Luxury South Africa Holidays
Welcome to South Africa, a land of colossal contrasts and eye watering beauty. On a luxury South Africa tour, be prepared to be completely over awed by this epic country which gives you thronging cosmopolitan cities, incredible game viewing, an unbeatable food and wine scene, and world class beaches. It is a country that gets under your skin, enticing you back time and time again.
For most travellers, it is the promise of seeing the astonishing wildlife on a luxury safari that draws them to this magnificent country. From the deep ruby red of the Kalahari desert sand dunes to the vast Kruger National Park you will be able to go in search of lions, herds of elephants and even the rare rhino; watch the fight for survival play out and bring home memories of the epic acceleration of a hunting cheetah on an epic South African safari. But wildlife holidays needn’t be restricted to land, when the migrating whales come into Walker Bay in Hermanus you'll witness the 80-tonne mammals breaching whilst you enjoy the show from the shoreline. Below the surface of the gin clear Indian Ocean on the South and Eastern Cape there are some fantastic diving spots where coral gardens shimmer as resident turtles and sharks swim by. Natural beauty is ever present in South Africa; the hiking trails of Mont Rochelle, Franschhoek are tempting for even the most vegetative of guests (aided by the promise of a good lunch afterwards!) and the white strewn beaches of the East Coast populated by surfers provide magnificent people watching.
South Africa is also a land of diverse and rich heritage, wrapped around a civilisation spanning 2,000 years, as seen by the San Bushmen rock paintings in the Western Cape, the Zulu villages in KwaZulu Natal and the Dutch colonial architecture scattered throughout the Winelands. From the fun and frivolous Cape Town, the brash and electric Johannesburg to the laid back surfer vibe of Durban these cities are melting pots of culture, places to view and buy African art and artefacts, enjoy live music or sample fantastic seafood in top quality restaurants. All of this, of course, is accompanied by not-to-be-missed South African wines.
Your South African holiday would not be complete without the finest selection of boutique hotels, luxury safari lodges and traditional Dutch farmsteads. Sometimes though, it's the little details that will remain with you – an alfresco shower under the stars, the pause when you watch a thick column of driver ants cross your safari path, or the taste of a smooth Pinotage to accompany your beach braai. Quite simply, a luxury holiday to South Africa is an epic adventure, and you won't want to leave.
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South Africa in Style: Cape, Kalahari & Safari
When you visualise South Africa, do you dream of epic star-filled skies, charming colonial heritage and unparalleled game spotting –...
View hereBest-of-the-Best South Africa: A Short but Exquisite Tour
Being short on time doesn't mean you have to miss out on the best of the best. This itinerary showcases...
View hereClassic South Africa: A Wildlife & Wine Lovers' Tour
If you want to soak up the most spectacular stretch of South Africa’s coastline and spot the Big Five in...
View hereA Blockbuster of Southern Africa – Cape Town, Okavango Delta & Victoria Falls
- Cape Town
- Franschhoek & The Winelands
- Moremi
- Makgadikgadi Pans
- Makgadikgadi Pans
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Ever dreamt of climbing Table Mountain or gliding through the Okavango on a mekoro or drinking Earl Grey tea overlooking...
View hereAmpersand's Exclusive Unusual Journey to the Western Cape
Let us whisk you away to the glorious sunshine of the African summer. The ravishing Cape Winelands are at their...
View hereGourmet South Africa - The Cape, Garden Route & Safari
One of the best ways to get to know South Africa is by sampling its local specialities and remarkable wines...
View hereSouth Africa with the Kids: A Zero Jet Lag Family Holiday
Exploring the world through children’s eyes can be a magical experience and South Africa is an absolutely fantastic family holiday...
View hereStarlit South Africa: The Dream Luxury Honeymoon
Your honeymoon: where memories that last a lifetime are made and the trip that has to be nothing short of...
View hereSelf-drive South Africa: An Epic Road Trip
Experience all the romance and adventure of an epic road trip, whilst staying in the lap of luxury as you...
View hereFrom Namibia to South Africa - Whales, Dunes, Shipwrecks & Wildlife
Take a spectacular coastal expedition beginning in Namibia at the greatest dunes on Earth in Sossusvlei and ending along the...
View hereBeach, Wildlife & Waterfalls - An epic holiday to South Africa, Botswana, Zambia & Mozambique
- Cape Town
- The Okavango Delta
- Linyanti and Selinda
- Victoria Falls (Zambia)
- Johannesburg
- Bazaruto Archipelago
If you have time on your hands and are seeking an unforgettable African adventure which leaves no stone unturned, look...
View hereAn African Extravaganza: Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe & Mozambique
- Sossusvlei
- Etosha National Park
- Cape Town
- The Okavango Delta
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
- Johannesburg
- Southern Mozambique
This once-in-a-lifetime holiday is a celebration of Africa’s most prized hotspots. A sweeping journey from the highest dunes in Africa...
View hereSome of our favourite hotels in South Africa
Le Quartier Français ,
Franschhoek & The Winelands
Le Quartier Français is the quirky sister to the Leeu Collection’s Leeu House and Leeu Estates and is its most...
View here 7 Koppies ,
Franschhoek & The Winelands
7 Koppies is an impressive 5-bedroom farmhouse in the heart of The Winelands. Surrounded by 125-acres of fynbos and dramatic...
View here Grootbos ,
Hermanus
Authentic African warmth is found at this collection of luxury lodges nestled in the heart of a 2,500-hectare private nature...
View here Leeu House ,
Franschhoek & The Winelands
Leeu House is a charming 12-room boutique town house hotel on the high street of Franschhoek, deep in the Cape’s...
View here Ellerman House ,
Cape Town
The dramatic backdrop of Lion’s Bay is the setting for the privately-owned Ellerman House. Formerly the Bantry Bay mansion of...
View hereSome of our favourite places of interest in South Africa
Kruger National Park
Not only is the Kruger National Park the most famous game reserve in all of Africa, it is probably one...
View hereThe Garden Route
The glorious natural beauty of the Garden Route is a 200-kilometre slender stretch of attractive forest-backed coastline. Beginning in Mossel...
View hereWest Coast
South Africa’s West Coast is a local secret, often overlooked by tourists in favour of the lure of the Garden...
View hereKalahari
The very word Kalahari, meaning ‘thirsty land’, summons up visions of a sun baked desert, a stark landscape strewn with...
View hereFranschhoek & The Winelands
Just a short hop from Cape Town, venturing into the ‘uplands’, you'll find yourself in the heart of South Africa’s superb wine...
View hereHermanus
The small town of Hermanus, east of Cape Town on the southern coast, is predominantly known for its amazing whale-watching. The season...
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