South Africa and Botswana Safari Itinerary

Welcome to South Africa. Upon arrival in Cape Town, you’ll be met for a private transfer to The Silo Hotel, your architectural beacon perched above the V&A Waterfront. With its dramatic glass-paneled exterior and interiors that blend contemporary African art with bold design, The Silo offers both an inspiring introduction to the city and a restorative landing spot after your travels. Settle into your suite, take in panoramic views of Table Mountain, and ease into the rhythm of the journey ahead.

Begin your first full day in Cape Town with an early morning ascent of Table Mountain, hiking up as the sun rises and the city slowly awakens beneath you. Your private guide will lead you along one of the mountain’s scenic trails, where panoramic views of the city, coastline, and distant mountains unfold with every step—a truly unforgettable way to greet the day.

After descending, the rest of the day is yours to explore Cape Town’s many layers. Visit the colorful Bo-Kaap neighborhood, stroll through the Company’s Garden, or spend time at the Zeitz MOCAA, located just steps from The Silo. If time allows, enjoy a leisurely lunch along the waterfront or venture to the Constantia Winelands for a tasting before returning to the hotel for dinner with a view.

Today, experience Cape Town’s stunning geography from both land and sky. Begin with a privately guided Cape Peninsula tour, tracing the dramatic coastline along Chapman’s Peak Drive—one of the world’s most breathtaking coastal routes. Visit the Cape of Good Hope, standing at the southwestern tip of the African continent, before continuing to Boulders Beach to meet the resident African penguin colony.

In the afternoon, take to the skies for a scenic helicopter flight offering a bird’s-eye view of the city’s natural splendor—Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, Robben Island, and the glittering coastline laid out beneath you. After landing, return to The Silo for a final evening in Cape Town, perhaps beginning with sunset cocktails at the rooftop bar as the city transitions into night.

Depart Cape Town this morning for the short and scenic drive into the Cape Winelands, where Sterrekopje Farm awaits. Set on a lush working farm outside of Franschhoek, Sterrekopje offers a deeply restorative, soul-nourishing experience. Here, days unfold organically: you might join a garden harvest, stroll through the orchards, or simply pause to breathe beneath the wide African sky. After settling into your suite, perhaps visit the Bath House for a grounding soak or wander into the Atelier to spark your creative side. Dinner tonight celebrates seasonal, farm-grown ingredients served in intimate communal style.

At Sterrekopje, no two days need look the same. Start your morning with sunrise yoga or a guided farm walk before sitting down to a slow, nourishing breakfast. Throughout the day, choose from a variety of experiences: swim in natural pools, cycle through the valley, paddle on the dam, or simply curl up with a book beneath the shade of an ancient tree. The Atelier offers workshops in pottery, weaving, or painting, while wellness practitioners are on hand for treatments designed to restore balance. As evening falls, gather around the fire for a final night of connection before the next chapter of your journey begins.

This morning, you’ll depart South Africa and fly into Botswana’s Okavango Delta—a vast inland oasis unlike anywhere else on earth. Upon arrival, you’ll be met for a short transfer into Atzaró Okavango, where your safari adventure truly begins. Overlooking a peaceful lagoon with the river flowing just beyond, Atzaró blends sustainable design with barefoot luxury. Settle into your private suite, complete with a plunge pool and sweeping delta views, before enjoying your first game drive as the sun begins to dip and the bush comes alive.

Each day at Atzaró is designed to balance exploration and restoration. Morning and afternoon game drives offer the chance to spot the Delta’s remarkable concentration of wildlife—elephants, hippos, lions, and abundant birdlife moving through this unique wetland ecosystem. With the camp’s exclusive-use areas and flexible guiding, no two drives are the same.

Between safaris, return to camp to enjoy the spa, yoga deck, gym, or a swim in the main pool. The elevated viewing deck provides the perfect perch for midday wildlife sightings, while the wine bar and mixologist-led cocktail offerings make for memorable sundowners as the day winds down.

Another full day unfolds at your pace. For a change of perspective, consider a mokoro excursion—gliding silently through the reed-lined channels in a traditional dugout canoe, where smaller moments of the Delta reveal themselves: tiny reed frogs, fish eagles, and vibrant kingfishers. For families or groups, the luxury villa offers added privacy, with its own sky bed, plunge pools, and private guide. As night falls, gather at the ancestral boma under a sky ablaze with stars, where dinner is served fireside and the sounds of the Delta fill the night air.

This morning, you’ll take a scenic flight deeper into Botswana’s wild north, where the Linyanti Wildlife Reserve awaits. Your home for the next three nights is Duma Tau, an intimate solar-powered camp tucked along the banks of the Linyanti River. With just eight tented suites—including one family suite—Duma Tau offers an exclusive front-row seat to one of Botswana’s richest ecosystems, known for its extraordinary elephant concentrations and predator sightings. After settling into your tent, head out on an afternoon game drive to begin exploring this diverse and wildlife-dense region.

Begin your day with a sunrise game drive in search of the reserve’s resident lions, leopards, wild dogs, and large herds of elephants as they move between the river and the surrounding plains. The Linyanti’s mix of woodland, marsh, and open savanna creates ideal conditions for diverse wildlife encounters.

In the afternoon, take time to explore the Curiosity Room—a space designed for guests to learn about the region’s rich conservation history and scientific research. Alternatively, relax at camp, enjoy a treatment overlooking the river, or head out on a boating excursion (water levels permitting) to experience the reserve from a new perspective.

Your final full day on safari offers one last opportunity to immerse in the Linyanti’s extraordinary wilderness. Opt for a walking safari to experience the bush on foot, or perhaps a helicopter flight for a bird’s-eye view of this vast, untouched landscape. As dusk falls, your evening game drive may reveal some of the reserve’s more elusive nocturnal species, offering a thrilling close to your time in Botswana. Gather around the fire for a final sundowner under the star-filled sky—a perfect ending to this unforgettable journey.