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South Africa & Botswana Family Active Safari

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 16+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

11 days

10 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

South Africa & Botswana Family Active Safari

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

One or more kids 16+ required (siblings 14+ ok)

11 days

10 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Jun-Jul2026: Jun-Jul, Dec

From $16,099 - $18,099 /person

Includes $5,600 internal air 

Biking, the Big Five & Luxury Game Lodges

Premiere lodges, wild landscapes and once-in-a-lifetime cycling and hiking where magnificent animals roam—all seamlessly connected by our private charter flights. Two countries, one grand adventure.

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Walk/Hike
Safari
Biking

Highlights

  • Discover the wonders of Cape Town, from the flora-rich slopes of Table Mountain to the rugged Cape of Good Hope
  • Search for the Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and buffalo—in open-topped Land Rovers with our expert local guides
  • Kick back poolside at spectacularly remote safari camps, where hippos and vervet monkeys play
  • Hike along the Sabie River to see diverse wildlife on the fringe of the forest then linger over a riverside picnic
  • Learn to track giraffes and the big cats on a mountain bike route packed with wildlife

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South Africa & Botswana Family Active Safari map

South Africa & Botswana

StartCape Town

EndJohannesburg

Airports & Travel details*

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

Gain insight into South Africa's traditional and contemporary culture from our local friends • Hike along Table Mountain's base to extraordinary Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden • Bike from Cape Point to Chapman's Peak, looking for ostrich, baboons, rare Cape Mountain zebras and elands.
 

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Cellars-Hohenort
Constantia
Premiere Hotel

A historic manor house in the Cape winelands with stunning views of Table Mountain. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 3-4

Description

Vacation, walk and mountain bike at Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat, where ancient Bushman rock art and red hartebeest embellish the scenery • Taste local vintages or grab a paddle and go canoeing.
 

Accommodations

Nights 3-4

Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Retreat
Cederberg Mountains
Premiere Hotel

This wilderness retreat features a gorgeous landscape and is home to a wide variety of antelope and birds. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 5-6

Description

In remote Mashatu, learn to track classic African animals on a guided safari mountain bike ride teeming with wildlife, including giraffes, the big cats and hundreds of bird species • Bike in Botswana among elephants on their ancient paths • Tonight, dinner is served under the African sky around a blazing fire—an unforgettable family meal!

Accommodations

Nights 5-6

Mashatu Main Camp
Mashatu Game Reserve
Premiere Hotel

A spectacularly remote luxury camp built around a water hole where one of southern Africa's largest elephant herds congregates. (pool)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 7-8

Description

Fly via private charter to Mpumalanga, one of South Africa's most diverse provinces • Watch for hippos and vervet monkeys on a hike along the Sabie River • Enjoy an elegant traditional South African braai (barbecue) • Relax in a tented suite set among 250 acres of rose gardens, macadamia and litchi groves, and jackalberry and tambouti trees.
 

Accommodations

Nights 7-8

Summerfields Rose Retreat & Spa
Hazyview
Premiere Hotel

These luxurious tented suites are nestled on a rose and macadamia farm along the Sabie River, where hippos sometimes bathe. (pool, spa)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 9-11

Description

At Londolozi, spot the Big Five and other fascinating creatures, like dung beetles and lilac-breasted rollers, during exhilarating bush excursions on foot and in Landies • In a traditional Shangaan community, join our friends from the Africa Foundation to learn about local projects.
 

Accommodations

Nights 9-10

Londolozi Private Game Reserve
Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Premiere Hotel

An elegant game lodge on the Sand River offering chalets with balconies for observing elephants and hippos in the wild. Travel + Leisure World's Best. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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From $16,099 /person

Includes $5,600 internal air 

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Hotels

World-Class Hotels

Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Nights 1-2

Cellars-Hohenort
Constantia

Premiere Hotel

A historic manor house in the Cape winelands with stunning views of Table Mountain. (pool, spa)

Nights 3-4

Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Retreat
Cederberg Mountains

Premiere Hotel

This wilderness retreat features a gorgeous landscape and is home to a wide variety of antelope and birds. (pool, spa)

Nights 5-6

Mashatu Main Camp
Mashatu Game Reserve

Premiere Hotel

A spectacularly remote luxury camp built around a water hole where one of southern Africa's largest elephant herds congregates. (pool)

Nights 7-8

Summerfields Rose Retreat & Spa
Hazyview

Premiere Hotel

These luxurious tented suites are nestled on a rose and macadamia farm along the Sabie River, where hippos sometimes bathe. (pool, spa)

Nights 9-10

Londolozi Private Game Reserve
Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Premiere Hotel

An elegant game lodge on the Sand River offering chalets with balconies for observing elephants and hippos in the wild. Travel + Leisure World's Best. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool)

From $16,099 /person

Includes $5,600 internal air 

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Bikes

Ready to Ride

On this trip where Backroads custom titanium bikes are not available, we offer local bikes that are well suited for the terrain on our routes.

Local bike
Local Bike

Included in your trip price

From $16,099 /person

Includes $5,600 internal air 

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Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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