Luxury South Africa
Safari Tours made for you
Franschhoek
for the country's best food and wine
Sabi Sands Private Reserve
for elusive leopard sightings
Boulders Beach
to see cute African penguins
Cape Town
a coastal city full of culture, activities and stunning hotels
Table Mountain
for epic hikes and sensational city views
Awe-inspiring wildlife, world-class wineries and incredible lodges
See South Africa in style with Jacada Travel. We’ll create a tailor-made South Africa safari for you, helping choose your perfect mix of locations and luxury accommodation.
Our team of expert travel designers – many themselves from South Africa – are here to help you create your very own personal itinerary, to show you the best of their home country. According to your interests, time and who you’ll be travelling with, we aim to deliver exactly the trip, standards and experiences you’re after. With a team of concierges based in Cape Town, we can arrange tables at the best restaurants before you get here and provide any support you need when you arrive.
Get inspired by browsing through some of our most popular example trips below, or call one of our expert South Africa Travel Designers to start planning the journey of a lifetime.
Highlights
Get up close to lions and leopards on a luxury safari in the Sabi Sands or the Kruger
Taste fine vintages in the Winelands
Spot cetaceans on the Whale Coast and take in the incredible views of Cape Town
Discover the country’s vibrant cities in the company of handpicked local guides.
Sleep under the stars in a private reserve in the Kalahari Desert
Hike through pristine wilderness in the Limpopo
Jody van Merode
Travel Designer
Why do I love South Africa so much? Apart from the fact that I called it home for a number of years, I think it’s also the friendliest, most beautiful and diverse country in Africa. Where else can you enjoy international food and wine pairing one day, and a safari in Big Five territory the next?
Jody van Merode
Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in South Africa
Trip inspiration
Where to go
Cape Town
Vibrant and beautiful, Cape Town is an essential stop on any South Africa trip. Table Mountain dominates the skyline and offers exciting outdoor pursuits while the streets below are full of history, culture and buzzing bars and restaurants.
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Sabi Sands
A private reserve spanning 600,000 hectares and boarding the game-rich Kruger Park means safari experiences here are exclusive and full of wildlife. A place of leopards and wild dogs, luxury lodges and endless savannahs.
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The Kruger
A world famous national park, and for good reason. The wildlife in the Kruger is abundant, the big five reside here in large numbers. The park is home to many luxurious lodges for a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience.
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The Winelands
Pretty towns and villages punctuate the green rolling hills of South Africa’s Wine Region. Home to fantastic wine, restaurants and plenty of outdoor activities that make the most of the stunning landscapes.
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Luxury Rail Travel
Luxury trains cut through dramatic landscapes, enjoyed from the comfort of stylish carriages. Any journey through South Africa will be a beautiful one and taking the journey by train delivers a wonderful sense of calm or romance.
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The Kalahari
The Kalahari showcases the massive diversity of the country's landscapes. Unique desert species roam the arid plains, waiting for the rains to bring dry land to life with a flurry of desert flowers.
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The Whale Coast
On the Atlantic shoreline of the western cape there’s a beautiful collection of bays, towns and villages. Whale watching boat trips can be arranged to spot southern right whales and evenings are spent in fine restaurants and stylish hotels.
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Madikwe
Madikwe, in the northwest corner, boarding Botswana and the Kalahari desert is a hidden gem for safari-goers. A great spot for families with little children as there’s no malaria-free area.
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Limpopo Province
Known as ‘The Great North’ Limpopo is characterised by majestic scenery, ancient landscapes and millions of hectares of protected land. There are numerous outdoor activities including some of the best horse riding safaris in the country.
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The Garden Route
The Garden Route is a place of magnificent natural beauty. The coastline is made up of small bays, beaches and quaint towns. In the distance rolling, green hills and forestland runs down to meet the coast, laden with marine life.
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Phinda
Phinda is a private reserve offering exclusivity, conservation-lead hospitality and exciting wildlife encounters. A varied collection of habitats attracts plenty of wildlife and with its proximity to the coast, beach and bush combine perfectly.
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The Elephant Coast
Just below Mozambique the Elephant Coast boasts some of the best beaches in South Africa. Highlights include the UNESCO wetlands of Lake St Lucia, the coral reefs of Sodwana Bay and Kosi Bay with it’s sea turtle residents.
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Drakensberg Mountains
The Drakensberg mountains are an epic and exciting place to visit. Huge tabletops, massive ranges, ancient san rock-art sites and crashing waterfalls can be explored on hikes, exhilarating zip lines and expedition horse rides.
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The Western Cape Mountains
The Cape Mountains span the northern and southern capes, taking in the Cederberg mountains and most of the Karoo plateau. A perfect place for jaw-dropping road trips on the famous route 62 and all just a convenient distance from Cape Town.
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The Battlefields
One of South Africa’s historically significant regions, a must-stop destination for any historian. Famous for outstanding expert guides who bring the stories to life as you wander the fields.
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Durban
A subtropical climate, beautiful beaches and laid back atmosphere makes Durban a great city to spend time in. It also holds plenty of cultural and political importance as the capital of the KwaZulu Natal region.
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When to visit
Cape Town and along the Garden Route are great to visit any time of year, but early summer when the winds drops are particularly pleasant. If you’re visiting for safari, the dry winter months are often considered the best but the wetter summer months bring full waterholes, lush bushveld and lots of newborn animals.
Wildflowers
August - September
Safari
May - October
Cape Town
October - April
Winelands
February - March
Plan your safari trip to South Africa
Whatever you want from your adventure in South Africa, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Why book with Jacada?
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
We have traveled extensively with many companies, just came back from Namibia and South Africa Jacada's services, concierge, and personalization of our travel plans was flawless. The specifics and attention to detail was incredible from arrival to the airports assisting through customs and immigration,chartered flights, wilderness lodges, local touring and guides was spectacular. We appreciate the entire team , and…
So glad we discovered Jacada for our South Africa Safari trip! Our experience from initial phone call to following up after our trip was very personalized and professional. The attention to detail on every aspect of the trip made this an enjoyable and stress free holiday. You really do get what you pay for and I would highly recommend Jacada…
We've recently returned from two weeks in South Africa and our trip was incredible. Amie helped create a wonderful itinerary for our family by listening to our desires and incorporating our feedback. With the help of Eugenia, we found wonderful local restaurants, experiences and activities that checked off all of our "bucket list" wishes. The team on the ground was…
Jacada helped us plan an unforgettable trip to South Africa. The hotel and restaurant recommendations were top notch, the guides they provided were courteous, knowledgeable and professional and made our trip an amazing experience. We covered a lot of ground - from Cape Town to the Whale Coast and finally Sabi Sands. During the entire trip, we never felt rushed…
We worked with the team at Jacada to plan a dream trip in South Africa and Zimbabwe. The level of customer service was incredible, every step of the way from the planning phase to in-country communications about our transitions to our next destination. The accommodations in Franschhoek, Sabi Sands, and near Victoria Falls exceeded our expectations. It was the vacation…
Plan with peace of mind
When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.
If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.