1. When is the best time to visit Timbavati?

The dry winter months (May–September) are ideal as animals gather near water, making wildlife spotting easier.

2. Are white lions guaranteed to be seen?

White lions are rare and sightings cannot be guaranteed, though Timbavati is home to five of them.

3. How do I get to Timbavati?

The reserve is a 30-minute drive from Eastgate Airport (Hoedspruit) or a five-hour drive from Johannesburg.

Cape Town, Kruger & Victoria Falls Tour – 12-Day Luxury African Safari

Q: 4. What types of accommodation are available?

Guests can choose between luxury lodges, tented camps, or self-catering options within the reserve.

Included/Exclude

Includes

Accommodation in Timbavati lodges, tented camps, or self-catering options
Daily game drives with professional guides
Park entry fees
Airport transfers from Eastgate Airport

Excludes

International flights
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and gratuities
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

Overview

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What to expect
Embark on a classic 12-day African adventure that takes you through three of the continent’s most iconic destinations: Cape Town, Kruger National Park, and Victoria Falls.

Your journey begins in vibrant Cape Town, where culture, history, and the majestic Table Mountain set the stage for unforgettable experiences. Next, fly to South Africa’s premier safari region, exploring the Timbavati and Sabi Sand Game Reserves in search of the Big 5 and other wildlife wonders. Conclude your tour in Zambia with sunset cruises along the Zambezi River and awe-inspiring views of the world-famous Victoria Falls.

Tour Highlights

4 Nights in Cape Town
2 Nights in Timbavati Game Reserve
2 Nights in Sabi Sand Game Reserve
3 Nights in Victoria Falls

Tour Plan

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This 12-day tour is a seamless journey through some of Southern Africa’s most iconic destinations. You’ll begin in Cape Town, a city bursting with culture, natural beauty, and vibrant energy, exploring Table Mountain, the V&A Waterfront, and the scenic Cape Peninsula. From there, the adventure continues to the Cape Winelands, where historic estates and world-class wineries offer a taste of South Africa’s rich viticultural heritage.

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4 Nights in Cape Town

South Africa's Mother City

Cape Town is a vibrant melting pot of colour, creativity and cuisine. With its flat, larger-than-life mountain harbouring white sandy beaches, bountiful vineyards and a bustling waterfront at its base, it's a destination made for unforgettable experiences.

Highlights

Table Mountain National Park contains over 9,000 species of fynbos
Cosmopolitan, white sandy beaches such as Camps Bay and Clifton attract for sunbathing, sundowners and surfing
Swim with penguins at Boulders Beach or take a boat to Robben Island where former president Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years
The V&A Waterfront is a retail mecca with shops, restaurants and entertainment galore

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2 Nights in Timbavati Game Reserve

Cape Winelands – Wine & Culinary Paradise

Just an hour from Cape Town, the Cape Winelands offer scenic vineyards, historic wineries, and gourmet dining. Explore the Constantia Wine Route, Franschhoek’s celebrated food-and-wine scene, and the historic towns of Paarl and Stellenbosch, famed for cabernet sauvignon, Pinotage, and local brandies. Inland, the Breede River Valley and towns like Tulbagh and Robertson showcase South Africa’s sparkling wines and dessert wines.

Highlights

Constantia Wine Route, 20 minutes from Cape Town
Franschhoek – South Africa’s food-and-wine capital
Historic Paarl and Stellenbosch with renowned wines
Breede River Valley for sparkling and dessert wines

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4 Nights in Cape Town

Timbavati Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger Area, is famed for the Big 5 and its rare white lions. Set on the unfenced western fringes of Kruger, the reserve’s mopane bushveld and floodplains are home to abundant wildlife, from elephants and giraffes to predators like lions and wild dogs, plus over 360 bird species. Guests can stay in luxury lodges, tented camps, or self-catering options. Timbavati is easily accessed via Hoedspruit’s Eastgate Airport (30-minute drive) or a five-hour drive from Johannesburg.

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2 Nights in Sabi Sand Game Reserve

The finest game viewing destination in Africa

Hardly in need of any introduction, Sabi Sand is the Rolls Royce of Game Reserves and, better yet, it forms part of and shares the Greater Kruger area's wildlife. Big 5 game viewing is second to none and the lodges here are some of the most luxurious that South Africa's safari scene has to offer.

Highlights

The oldest (and often lauded as the most prestigious) game reserve in the country
Adjacent to the Kruger National Park, Sabi Sand is home to vast numbers of wildlife, among them the Big 5 and many endangered species
The number of lodges available are sure to cater to every visitor’s need
Acknowledged as one of the last great wildernesses in the country, spanning some 65,000ha

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3 Nights in Victoria Falls

Zambia's Smoke That Thunders

Words frequently fail to capture the grandeur of Victoria Falls, but if you were to look for an apt description, you probably wouldn’t find better than its Kololo name ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’, which roughly translates to ‘the smoke that thunders’. Spanning nearly two kilometres and dropping about 108 metres, this UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site is the largest waterfall in the world—thanks to the sheer volume of water cascading over its crags every minute.

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