Southern Africa
When our African Safaris started in back in the 60's, we visited South Africa for the Blue Train and the Garden Route - long before the wonderful camps of the Sabi Sand were built. EsplanadeTours now offers you a wide range of adventures in all price ranges that take you deep into the bush, up on Table Mountain, into the winelands, or down the Garden Route.
Five Stars through Southern Africa
Start your journey aboard South African Airways business class service from New York or Atlanta to Johannesburg. You will be met and driven to The Grace in the lovely suburb of Rosebank for one night.
The next day board Rovos Rail or the Blue Train for the southbound journey to Cape Town where you will be met and taken to The Cape Grace for a 3-night stay.
Visit Cape Point, Kirstenbosch Gardens and the winelands with their distinctive Cape Dutch architecture. Alternatively, if you prefer, stay outside the city at Constantia Uitsig just a short drive away.
You now fly to George where your car and driver are ready to take you through impressive mountain passes to ostrich farms and down to Knysna for the best oysters in Africa, continuing to Plettenberg Bay and the garden route.
Fly to Singita Private Game Reserve - voted "World's Best Hotel" by Travel & Leisure magazine in 2004. Spend 3 nights in either 5 star lodges: Ebony, Boulders, or Lebombo..
Then jet up to The Victoria Falls Hotel for 2 nights at The Victoria Falls Hotel overlooking the famous bridge and the Falls. Enjoy a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River, shop for crafts and follow your guide along the paths and rainforests to see the falls up close. For the adventuresome, bungee jump, white water raft, and fly over the falls by helicopter.
You will be driven west into Botswana and board your charter flight into the Linyanti Reserve known for its large elephant population. Board your charter again and be flown to the best of the best safari camps “Mombo” in the magical Moremi Game Reserve.
Then - fly from Maun back to South Africa and your international flight home.
South Africa Private Game Reserve & Horseback Safari
7 nights $2960 per person sharing.
The number of nights can be changed to suit client’s preferences.
A safari package with a difference for people who are passionate about Africa, wildlife and horses and who wish to combine a traditional vehicle safari with the tranquil experience of riding horses in the African bush.
A 7 night itinerary starts with 3 nights at an exclusive private game reserve north of Johannesburg. Followed by four nights at Equus Horse Safaris exploring the bush on horseback at a leisurely pace.
Day 1, 2, 3
Welgevonden Private Game Reserve - Exclusive Ekuthuleni Lodge. Luxury accommodations, game drives in open safari vehicles. Home of the big 5.
Day 4, 5, 6, 7
Equus Horse Safaris. Tented camp alongside a stream. Explore the bush on horseback. Walks, game drives for non-riders, and birders. Rates are inclusive of all riding, guide service, safari activities, meals, accommodations, and laundry, transfer between Welgevonden and Equus, and drinks at Equus.
Rates are Exclusive of road transfers from Johannesburg return, drinks at Ekuthuleni lodge, items of a personal nature and gratuities.br>
Whether you do all or part of the above - you will leave Southern Africa a changed person.
Use our sample itineraries or simply call us with your "wish-list" and ideas, time frame and budget requirements and we will get back to you with suggestions and a price quote.
We take pride in providing personalized attention to our clients. One of our travel experts will coordinate all your customized travel arrangements and make any changes until you are satisfied with the result. We also offer the best airfares to South Africa in any class of service.
We would be delighted to hear your questions and travel plans. You can reach us at 800-426-5492 or send an e-mail to .