Romantic South Africa Safari & Luxury Self-drive

This romantic holiday or honeymoon in South Africa offers some of the most exclusive and indulgent boutique lodges and hotels in South Africa.

It combines road transfers into your exclusive safari lodge in a Kruger Private Game Reserve, with an easy self-drive in the Cape. So it gives you the best of both worlds. The complete independence and flexibility of a self-drive, so that you are free to do as much or as little sight-seeing and exploring as you feel like. But starting the holiday with the security of being in capable hands on safari.

Romantic South Africa begins with some relaxation and rejuvenation time in the beautiful Drakensberg Escarpment area for a couple of nights. This is especially nice if you are coming straight from your wedding. Once you are ready to face the early morning game drives, you head off to one of South Africa’s prime private game reserves. Next it’s a flight down to the Cape for a varied experience including the Cape Winelands, two nights on the beach on the Whale Coast and ending with the highlight of Cape Town.

Romantic South Africa Safari & Luxury Self-drive at a Glance:

Base itinerary - this is at a 5 star standard, but we can add more bells and whistles if you wish with upgraded rooms and lodges see the Upgrade price.

2 nights Summerfield Rose Retreat & Spa, BB, Drakensberg Escarpment
3 nights Savanna Tented Lodge/Ulusaba, Fully Inclusive, Sabi Sands, Kruger Park
2 nights Thatch House boutique Hotel, Hermanus, BB
2 nights La Cotte Hotel, Franschhoek BB
3 nights Sea Five Boutique Hotel, BB, Cape Town

The Paired Back option is still at a 4+ star standard, as befits a honeymoon or big anniversary. It takes a slightly different routing, including the Garden Route rather than Hermanus.

1 night Summerfield Rose Retreat & Spa, BB, Drakensberg Escarpment
3 nights Simbavati Hilltop Camp, Fully Inclusive, Timbavati, Kruger Park
3 nights Fynbos on Sea Lodge, Garden Route, BB
1 night Schoone Oordt, Swellendam BB
4 nights Vineyard Hotel & Spa, BB, Cape Town

Tailor-made this tour:

As with nearly all our sample itineraries, it can be tailor-made to suit you and your interests and time-frame. As this is a sample itinerary, you can also reverse the trip and start in Cape Town and end in the Kruger if you prefer. We can also craft a similar itinerary to suit your budget and interests.