South Africa Safari for Seniors: Cape Town and Sabi Sands

Nelson Mandela was incarcerated on Robben Island for 18 years. Standing in his cell will only increase your admiration for his achievements, especially when the cell door clangs shut. Your guide will be a former prison guard who struck up a friendship with Mandela. He is full of stories and will illuminate you on both Madiba and their history. Your Robben Island tour will leave from the V & A Waterfront and will prove to be very relaxing after your long journey to South Africa. You will find some stunning restaurants close to your hotel in the evening.

Halfway between a mountain and the Atlantic, a beautiful road twists to the tip of Africa. Traveling slowly along this road, you will stop at the charming village of Hout Bay before some sublime mountain viewpoints provide eternal memories. You will visit the famous penguins of Boulders Beach as well. Then, your guide will lead you to a secret beach, where you can lounge on the sand with penguins. On this full-day private tour, you will also stop at a vineyard en route back to Cape Town.

Vineyards stretch across the landscape less than one hour from Cape Town. Pinotage is the indigenous grape, and you will discover its story from the grandson of Abraham Perold, who was the viticulturist who first cloned Pinotage. A food and wine pairing will then provide you with a different highlight at the next wine farm. In the afternoon, you will go behind the scenes at a boutique vineyard. Here, most of the production is still done by hand. This will be a full-day private wine tour that allows you to taste and learn with South Africa’s stellar winemakers.

Slowly, the cable car will revolve, giving you a 360-degree panorama from Table Mountain’s summit. From the top, you can admire two oceans and a glistening city before trying out one of the easy walking trails. Back in the city, a local guide will show you around to colorful markets and a neighborhood of changing street art. Cape Town is a vibrant and energetic city that is full of secrets. Today’s tour can be tailored to your interests to include art, culture, heritage, and nature.

From Cape Town, you will fly directly to the Sabi Sands, which is Africa’s most iconic collection of private game reserves. For four nights, you will be staying in Londolozi, which is the finest private safari experience anywhere on the continent. At a prime location with great wildlife density, Londolozi is particularly known for its leopard sightings. Elephants and buffalos will likely be seen on your transfer to the lodge, while zebras and antelopes can often be spotted from your verandah. On a first game drive, you will have the opportunity to encounter the famous Big Five and much more.

Your 4-day safari will be completely tailored to your interests. Whether it is photography, up-close encounters, birdwatching, or rhino conservation, the program will be led by a private guide. At the very least, you can expect exclusive wildlife experiences. Londolozi is unfenced, and animals move freely between Sabi Sands, Kruger National Park, and Londolozi. Access to Londolozi is only possible for guests, so there you will have no outside vehicles to interfere with your view of the wildlife.

Game drives are great for tracking big animals and exploring the savannah; they will provide dozens of intimate encounters and plenty of surprises. Animals are rarely seen alone. These game drive experiences will be contrasted by an optional hot air balloon flight above the Kruger. During your flight, you can appreciate the savannah’s scale and admire the breathtaking nuance of Blyde River Canyon. From the air, you can track elephants before continuing with the wildlife close-ups.

No two moments are the same in the animal world. An elephant herd can wander past at dawn, kudu may graze near your lodge, and you can track leopards on a nighttime game drive. The experience will never stop, and you can watch wildlife directly from your lodge and on your tailored activities. With four days in Londolozi, you will have an opportunity to discover the charm and detail of an authentic African safari.

You will have time for a final safari activity this morning. Afterward, you will be transferred through the bush to an airstrip for a direct flight to Johannesburg. Here, you will connect with your international flight.