Safaris in mythical landscapes, exceptional city and beach hotels, legendary trains: South Africa luxury holidays take many different forms. You may well start in elegant, sporty and buzzing Cape Town, in the shadows of the Table Mountain and overlooking the ocean from the pool of a converted Victorian house. Then buckle up your suitcase, because the wild is calling. Cut to you at a luxurious private lodge in the savannah in Kruger National Park, ready for pampering and safaris to spot leopards and more. Finally, head to Johannesburg and spend a night in the former home of Gandhi. That's luxury of a different kind.

South Africa luxury holiday ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country South Africa - Johannesburg - Cape Town - Botswana - Okavango

    Southern Love - From Urban South Africa to Wild Botswana

    Discover southern Africa, from Johannesburg to Botswana’s Okavango Delta, ending in Cape Town and the Cape Winelands

    13 days, from £5550 to £8250

  • One Country South Africa – Cape Town – Paternoster – Cederberg Natural Reserve – Franschhoek

    South Africa’s Great Western Cape Road Trip - Wild Coastlines, Winding Roads & World-Class Wines

    Hit the open road on a two-week journey through South Africa’s Western Cape, exploring coastlines, wilderness and wine country

    14 days, from £6150 to £7950

  • One Country South Africa – Mozambique – Johannesburg – Makalali Game Reserve –  White River – Vilanculos

    Romance in South Africa and Mozambique - A Bush-to-Beach Escape for Two

    Combine South Africa’s wild savannah with Mozambique’s Indian Ocean shores for ten days of romance and adventure

    10 days, from £7350 to £8400

  • One Country South Africa - Zimbabwe - Cape Town - Johannesburg - Victoria Falls

    South Africa and Zimbabwe by Rail and Air - From Cape Town to Victoria Falls

    Discover two southern African gems on this rail and air tour across South Africa and Zimbabwe

    11 days, from £8050 to £10450

  • One Country South Africa – Cape Town – Franschhoek – Sabi Sands

    Waterfronts, Wine and Wildlife - A South African Honeymoon

    Ramp up the romance on this two-week honeymoon across South Africa, from Cape Town and the Winelands to the spectacular Sabi Sands Game Reserve

    13 days, from £8400 to £10900

South Africa testimonials

6 reviews
4.7 / 5
"We were kept in the loop at every stage of our journey and felt supported throughout. Seeing a baby kudu that had just been born was an extraordinary moment, and a real highlight of our time at Kwandwe!"
S - UK
Published on 17th February 2026
"The choice of lodges to stay in were brilliant. The settings were amazing as was the food! We were very well looked after. The guides were great too. So knowledgeable. We saw so much. It was good to have the Concierge always available in the background, though everything was so well organised beforehand we didn't really need to use them."
Jill - Surrey
Published on 11th March 2025
"Our honeymoon was absolutely incredible. The booking process was excellent, our consultant showed a great deal of expertise, listened to what we wanted and reassured us. The wraparound services you provide are superb, the whole honeymoon was easy and relaxed. The Original Travel app is extremely clear, as was the itinerary, and it was really useful and exciting to be able to refer back to this. The Concierges were AMAZING. They were so kind, kept in regular communication and were really helpful with recommendations."
Louise - London
Published on 5th September 2024

This ‘world in one country’ has plenty to offer in terms of luxury holidays, from safaris to wine tours to beach stays, and with the help of our experts you won’t have to choose between them. Our South Africa luxury holidays can encompass all of the best that the ‘Rainbow Nation’ has to offer. Start in Cape Town on the Western Cape, the oldest and second largest of South Africa’s cities. The beauty of this historic city can’t be overstated and many believe it to have the most beautiful physical setting of any city in the world. Surrounded by the shimmering Atlantic Ocean and presided over by the impressive Table Mountain, undoubtedly the jewel in this magnificent crown, the city is home to a collision of cultures and landscapes. We can organise an ascent up Table Mountain during your stay, which can be done either on foot or via cable-car. There’s an urban edge to the city too, with trendy bars, renowned restaurants and intriguing art to be discovered.


From here, head along the Wine Route to get a real taste of the country in Wellington, where we can arrange samplings from three of the finest wine-producing regions: Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch. Johannesburg is another vibrant city which mustn’t be missed, and as the largest city in South Africa it has a real buzz to it. Once home to Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu, the city’s sprawling Soweto township holds a significant place in the nation’s history. While here you can visit the house where Gandhi lived from 1908 to 1911 and learn about the country’s tumultuous history at the poignant Apartheid Museum.


If you’re hoping to spot some wildlife, safaris can also be incorporated into our South Africa luxury holidays. Kruger National Park and Sabi Sands private game reserve boast some of the best wildlife viewing in the world, with the opportunity to spot the Big Five and much more. This can be followed by a stay at an animal sanctuary in KwaZulu-Natal’s iSimangaliso Wetland Park to ensure you see the full array of animals that call South Africa home.