Cape Town safari

A Cape Town safari offers a sophisticated blend of urban exploration and natural wonders. Clients can indulge in fine dining and trendy experiences in the city, explore pristine white-sand beaches, and immerse themselves in the rich history and culture of the Cape Winelands. The majestic Table Mountain provides a dramatic backdrop, while the Cape Peninsula offers stunning views and encounters with diverse wildlife, including penguins at Boulders Beach. It’s a versatile destination that can be tailored to various interests, from outdoor adventures like hiking and water sports to cultural immersions.

Key attractions include a trip to the top of Table Mountain for supreme views of the city and the Atlantic Ocean. You can explore the Cape Peninsula, visiting Cape Point and the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach. The V&A Waterfront offers shopping, dining, and ferry access to Robben Island, a site of profound historical significance. A visit to the Cape Winelands, including Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, is highly recommended for wine tasting, gourmet meals, and magnificent scenery. Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, with its treetop canopy walk, is also a popular choice.

Cape Town enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers from November to March and cold and wet winters from April to October. The windy season runs from September to February.

• February offers arguably the best weather, with clear skies and moderate temperatures, after the main festive season crowds have departed.

• March continues to offer warm weather with lower tourist volumes.

• April signals autumn, bringing pleasant weather and fewer tourists, though Easter and public holidays can see an increase in local visitors.

• November and December mark the beginning of summer, with the Cape Winelands in lush green exuberance and Cape Town entering festive mode. The first two weeks of December can offer lower prices before the peak holiday rush. Whale watching in Hermanus typically ends in November.

Absolutely. Cape Town seamlessly integrates into a diverse safari itinerary. You can enjoy a South African combo safari by combining Cape Town with the Greater Kruger area, just a convenient 2-hour direct flight away. This allows for an exquisite blend of coastal and city experiences with a Big Five bushveld safari, offering luxury lodges and intimate wildlife encounters. Alternatively, Cape Town can be combined with a safari to Botswana's Okavango Delta and Chobe National Park, or a visit to Victoria Falls. Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Maun (Botswana) facilitate these connections.

In Cape Town, guests can choose from guest houses or hotels conveniently located near the city centre and V&A Waterfront. For those extending to the Cape Winelands, boutique hotels or farm manor houses are an option. During combined safaris, accommodation ranges from luxury safari lodges and tented camps that blend with their surroundings to exclusive-use safari villas, ideal for families or groups, offering dedicated staff and private amenities. Mobile tented camps also offer an authentic, immersive experience. Many lodges are all-inclusive, covering activities, meals, and services.

Yes, family and multi-generational safaris in Cape Town are designed to create lifelong memories. Options include luxury villas ideal for groups, and itineraries that cater to different age groups. Teenagers and older children might enjoy adventure activities such as hiking and kite-surfing, while adults will enjoy sightseeing, restaurants and wine farms.

We have been handcrafting experiential safaris since 1991. Travel in Africa is about knowing when and where to go, and with whom. A few weeks too early/late or a few kilometres off course, and you could miss the greatest show on Earth. And wouldn’t that be a pity?

Booking through a respected tour operator with many years of experience means that all you need to focus on is helping us design your safari and then having a superb vacation. The rest – all the nitty-gritty detail and admin – is done while you relax. Our 24/7 concierges take care of problems such as flight changes and missed flights, last-minute road transfer and lodge changes due to unexpected events, and itinerary changes requested by you.

Remember that you will not save money by attempting to book and manage your own safari, but you will encounter mistakes and problems that arise.

You only make your first payment when you book your Cape Town safari holiday. Your second (last) payment is about 90 days before you travel.

Yes, your money is safe. Your payments go into a third-party TRUST ACCOUNT – protecting them in the unlikely event of a financial setback on our part. Also, we are members of SATSA who attest to our integrity, legal compliance and financial stability. See what travellers say about us.

By booking your safari with Africa Geographic, you make a significant difference because:

• We donate a portion of every safari sold to selected conservation efforts at ground level

• Your safari supports our conservation publishing efforts, which educate the world about Africa's incredible biodiversity and the local people who protect it

• Our chosen lodges support local community initiatives, ensuring that tourism benefits the nearby villages directly. They also adhere to strict environmental practices, such as limited vehicle numbers and sustainable camp operations, which help protect the ecosystem

YOUR safari choice does make a difference – thank you!