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from £3481 /pp

was £4095
Flights included
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December 2027 - December 2028
Duration

13 days
Depart From

1 airport
Excursions & Visits

10 included
Meals

24 included
Ways to pay

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On Safari in South Africa – Mabula Lodge with Three-night Cape Town Extension

Spend an unforgettable week on safari in South Africa at the Mabula Game Lodge, home to a sweeping reserve inhabited by the Big Five.

On this immersive, family friendly tour, you’ll get the chance to really settle into your breathtaking surroundings as you spend a blissful, all-inclusive stay at the Mabula Game Lodge. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the UNESCO-listed Waterberg Mountains, the Mabula Private Game Reserve boasts diverse landscapes and habitats, perfect for the free-roaming 'Big Five' and other wonderful creatures, making this a perfect family friendly safari holiday that you’ll never forget.

After a thrilling safari adventure, head back to Johannesburg and board a flight to the Western Cape for a relaxing three-night stay in Cape Town, the ‘Mother City’. You’ll have ample time at leisure for self-guided exploration, and the chance to take in the breath-taking Cape Peninsula on an optional tour, before heading to the airport for your overnight return flight to the UK.

Go in search of the Big Five on six included safaris into the Mabula Private Game Reserve

Enjoy an indulgent, all-inclusive stay at the award-winning Mabula Lodge with daily high teas, drinks and all meals included in the price

Enjoy an expert-led wildlife talk and fascinating bush walk

Marvel at the Cape Peninsula’s most impressive landscapes, from the Cape of Good Hope to Boulders Beach, on an optional excursion

Meet your transfer representative at the airport for the transfer to Mabula Game Lodge. Upon arrival at the lodge, unwind and settle in, perhaps making use of the wellness and spa facilities.

This evening, dinner is served at the lodge, as you enjoy a first night under the starry African sky, looking forward to a wonderful, all-inclusive break ahead.

Rise and shine early this morning, grab a tea or coffee and perhaps some rusks then head out into the Mabula Private Game Reserve on the first of many wonderful safaris. All safari drives are in open-air 4x4 vehicles for maximum visibility. Keep your eyes open for the fabled Big Five, hyena, jackal, antelope, the elusive cheetah and adorable honey badger. Upon your return to the lodge, enjoy a well-earned, leisurely breakfast.

This afternoon, you’ll enjoy a fascinating wildlife talk. Delivered by the resident ecologist and reserve manager, the talk will introduce you to some of the 60 mammals and the 300-plus species of birds and reptiles that inhabit the reserve, arming you with some interesting knowledge for forthcoming week.

This evening, after your first full day in your wonderful new surroundings, enjoy dinner at the lodge.

This morning you’ll visit the Hornbill Project, located within the boundaries of the reserve. Founded in 1999, the award-winning Hornbill Project aims to change the fortunes of this iconic, endangered species through a number of different evidence-based conservation techniques. The southern hornbill is a focal point in South African culture, and you’ll learn all about them this morning.

This afternoon, you’ll head out into the reserve on a safari, equipped with the knowledge from this morning’s visit and yesterday’s wildlife talk, before dinner is served under the stars at the lodge this evening.

Rise and shine early this morning for an included morning safari, giving you the chance to spot herds of antelopes and other pretty moving in the open as they tend to move around more early in the day, to find the best protection from predators.

Return to the lodge and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps making use of the wellness and spa facilities or the leisure area, including tennis and cricket, before dinner is served at the lodge this evening.

After breakfast, join your guide for a gentle guided bush walk into the reserve. Enjoying the fresh air as you stretch your legs, giving you a different more intimate perspective of the reserve. Being closer to the ground also allows you to track the paths of animals including kudu, zebra and maybe even lions that have followed the same path just a few hours before you.

This afternoon, embark on another open-air safari into the reserve, keeping your eyes open for the Big Five. After the safari, you’ll stop at a picturesque spot to enjoy a refreshing sundowner and some snacks as the sun slips behind the horizon and the sky turns a vibrant patchwork of red, purple, orange and yellow – a fitting end to a wonderful day.

Please note: Children aged under 16 cannot participate in the bush walk for safety reasons.

Rise and shine early this morning as you head out into the reserve on your penultimate safari, hopefully spotting something new to tick off your list. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the lodge upon your return.

This evening, you’ll spend an unforgettable night stargazing. As the sun goes down, thousands of twinkling stars, including the Milky Way, reveal themselves to you, completely free of any light pollution. Your guide will point out the different constellations visible as you spend a wonderful evening beneath the starry South African night sky.

Today, your last full day at the lodge, brings the chance to take one last safari out into the Mabula Private Game Reserve, giving you a final opportunity to tick animals off your list. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and morning before setting off into the reserve.

After the safari you’ll stop at a scenic spot in the bush to enjoy a delicious traditional lunch – a fitting finale to an exceptional week on safari.

Have your last breakfast at the lodge and say goodbye to your hosts as you depart for Johannesburg for a flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival, you’ll check into your charming, centrally located hotel ahead of the rest of the day at leisure. If you’re feeling up to it this evening, why not take a stroll along the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront?

Enjoy breakfast and get ready for a full day at leisure in Cape Town, perhaps venturing out into the city for some self-guided exploration.

If you’d prefer a more structured day, why not join an optional drive around the Cape Peninsula? The first stop on this unmissable excursion will be breath-taking Chapman’s Peak (weather permitting), famous for its idyllic picnic spots and glorious 180-degree views of the Cape’s rugged coastline. This legendary route encompasses nine kilometres of mountainous seafront and promises some of the region’s finest natural landscapes from Hout Bay to Noordhoek.   

After an extraordinary time on the road, you’ll visit the Cape of Good Hope, a stretch of flower-strewn headland leading onto the Atlantic Coast. Here, you’ll have time to admire the fields of native fynbos in the heart of the Cape Floral region, which is home to a fifth of Africa’s total floral species. Reconnect with the natural world, or perhaps search for the perfect photo spot, amongst the colourful wildflowers and imposing clifftops overlooking the open ocean. If you visit between early August and late September, you’ll experience the region’s flora at their most vivid as the Cape enters the height of its flowering season.   

Another wildlife encounter awaits on the return leg of the day’s journey as you make a stop at Boulders’ Beach, home to flocks of free-roaming native penguins. Though their species is endangered, this group of African penguins, numbering around 3000, often nest along the bay’s craggy rockfaces and make for a perfect picture stop.

Please note: this optional excursion can only be booked locally while in South Africa.

Those in favour of a more laid-back day will be spoilt for choice of coastal gems to enjoy in Cape Town, with Clifton Beach and Bloubergstrand Beach amongst the most popular options. Table Mountain is another must-see landmark and promises a relaxing, scenic ride to its summit onboard its dedicated cable car service.  

Later, enjoy a final evening in Cape Town ahead of the return journey. 

Ground hornbill, in a tree, South Africa

Tourists observing an elephant on a game drive in Mabula Game Reserve, South Africa

Pay a visit to the award-winning Hornbill Project

Pick out each constellation under the open African skies on an expert-led stargazing experience

Embrace safari traditions with evening sundowners in the heart of the bush

Savour a traditional South African feast at one of the Mabula Reserve’s most popular bush hides

Complete your South African escape the way you want to with three full days at leisure in colourful Cape Town

10 nights’ mixed-board accommodation at the Mabula Game Lodge, Lephalale (7 nights), and the Portswood Hotel, Cape Town (3), plus two on the aircraft
10 breakfasts, seven lunches and seven dinners
An all-inclusive package with daily high tea and a free bar (local brands of beer, wine and spirits) between 10am and 10pm at the Mabula Game Lodge
Six safaris into the Mabula Private Game Reserve
A wildlife talk by a wildlife specialist
A bush walk through the reserve
A visit to the Hornbill Project
A traditional bush lunch at a scenic location
A stargazing session beneath the starry South African night sky
A sundowner in the bush
Return flights to Johannesburg and from Cape Town, and internal flight to Cape Town
Comfortable, air-conditioned transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager and wildlife specialist, apart from during your Cape Town stay

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Departure point	Departure date	Price (per person)	Availability
London Heathrow	December 2027 - December 2028	from £3481.00 pp	16 dates available
London Heathrow	06 Dec 2027 Monday 13 days 18 Dec 2027 Saturday	from £3859.00 was £4539.00
London Heathrow	17 Jan 2028 Monday 13 days 29 Jan 2028 Saturday	from £3604.00 was £4239.00	Only 4 places left!
London Heathrow	24 Jan 2028 Monday 13 days 05 Feb 2028 Saturday	from £3604.00 was £4239.00	Only 6 places left!
London Heathrow	07 Feb 2028 Monday 13 days 19 Feb 2028 Saturday	from £3643.00 was £4285.00	Only 6 places left!
London Heathrow	14 Feb 2028 Monday 13 days 26 Feb 2028 Saturday	from £3643.00 was £4285.00	Only 6 places left!
London Heathrow	21 Feb 2028 Monday 13 days 04 Mar 2028 Saturday	from £3604.00 was £4239.00	Only 6 places left!
London Heathrow	28 Feb 2028 Monday 13 days 11 Mar 2028 Saturday	from £3604.00 was £4239.00	Only 6 places left!
London Heathrow	06 Mar 2028 Monday 13 days 18 Mar 2028 Saturday	from £3604.00 was £4239.00	Only 6 places left!
London Heathrow	13 Mar 2028 Monday 13 days 25 Mar 2028 Saturday	from £3604.00 was £4239.00	Only 3 places left!
London Heathrow	20 Mar 2028 Monday 13 days 01 Apr 2028 Saturday	from £3604.00 was £4239.00	Only 6 places left!
London Heathrow	27 Mar 2028 Monday 13 days 08 Apr 2028 Saturday	from £3604.00 was £4239.00	Only 6 places left!
London Heathrow	23 Oct 2028 Monday 13 days 04 Nov 2028 Saturday		Sold out
London Heathrow	06 Nov 2028 Monday 13 days 18 Nov 2028 Saturday	from £3604.00 was £4239.00	Only 5 places left!
London Heathrow	13 Nov 2028 Monday 13 days 25 Nov 2028 Saturday	from £3604.00 was £4239.00	Only 3 places left!
London Heathrow	20 Nov 2028 Monday 13 days 02 Dec 2028 Saturday	from £3604.00 was £4239.00	Only 4 places left!
London Heathrow	27 Nov 2028 Monday 13 days 09 Dec 2028 Saturday	from £3481.00 was £4095.00	Only 3 places left!
London Heathrow	04 Dec 2028 Monday 13 days 16 Dec 2028 Saturday	from £4034.00 was £4745.00	Only 6 places left!

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On Safari in South Africa - Luxury Safari Plains - Premier Collection

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Excursions & Visits

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10 days from £2,269 pp

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Experience an optional private dinner of traditional African dishes and watch a performance of dancing and music
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10 days from £2,346 pp

was £2,759 pp

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Duration

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Excursions & Visits

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Meals

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