Big 5 Wildlife & Beach Safari
Trip at a Glance
Highlights
Table Mountain ascent & Cape Town city tour
African penguins & scenic coastal drive
Whale watching & shark cage diving in Hermanus
Big Five safari in world-famous Sabi Sands
Guided game drives at sunrise and sunset
Accommodation
Cape Town – Radisson Collection Hotel
Hermanus – La Fontaine
Sabi Sands Bush Lodge
Johannesburg – Outbound flight
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive at Cape Town International Airport, where your IntelSafari representative will assist you through customs and immigration. Transfer by private vehicle to your hotel and receive your detailed safari briefing.
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation: Half Board
Ascend the iconic Table Mountain by cable car with your expert guide. Enjoy sweeping views of Cape Town and the Atlantic Ocean. Descend to the city and hop on a bicycle to explore the Sea Point Promenade. Discover Cape Town’s unique culture and coastal vibe on two wheels.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Full Board
Travel with your local guide along the stunning Cape Peninsula. Visit Muizenberg’s Surfers Corner for coffee and surf culture insights. Continue along Chapman’s Peak Drive to the Cape of Good Hope. Spend the day exploring wild coastal parks, bohemian seaside villages, and working fishing harbors.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Full Board
Transfer by private vehicle to the Grootbos Nature Reserve near Hermanus. This luxurious eco-reserve is a botanical and marine paradise. Explore 2,500 hectares of pristine wilderness, ancient milkwood forests, and the Cape Floral Kingdom. Learn about the Marine Big Five (whales, dolphins, sharks, seals, and penguins).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Full Board
Enjoy a day of coastal adventure. Choose from a variety of optional activities:
- Whale watching (June to December)
- Shark cage diving with great white sharks
- Marine Big Five boat tour
- Coastal hikes or forest walks
Grootbos offers unrivaled opportunities to witness marine wildlife up close.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Full Board
Transfer back to Cape Town Airport and fly to Skukuza. Upon arrival, transfer to your luxury lodge in Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve. This legendary reserve offers some of Africa’s finest game viewing. After lunch, head out on your first afternoon game drive with expert rangers and trackers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Full Board
Wake before sunrise and set out on a morning game drive. Dawn and dusk are prime times to witness wildlife in action. Look for herds of elephants, prides of lions, leopards on the hunt, and countless other species. After a leisurely midday break, head out again for a sunset safari.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Full Board
Another day of immersive safari experiences. Morning and afternoon game drives explore the Sand and Sabie river systems that nourish this incredible ecosystem. Sabi Sands is home to endangered species like wild dogs and honey badgers, as well as the Big Five. Every drive offers new discoveries.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Full Board
After a final morning game drive, transfer to Skukuza Airport for your flight to Johannesburg, where your safari concludes.
Meals: Breakfast
Safari Snapshots
Cancellation Policy
At Intel Safaris, we understand that travel plans may change. Our cancellation policy is designed to be fair and transparent while covering the costs involved in preparing your trip.
1. General Terms
- All cancellation requests must be made in writing via email to Intel Safaris.
- Refunds (if applicable) will be processed within 14 business days.
- Bank charges, service fees, or third-party booking fees are non-refundable.
2. Cancellation Charges
- 60 days or more before departure – Full refund, less a 10% administrative fee.
- 45 – 59 days before departure – 25% of the tour cost will be charged.
- 30 – 44 days before departure – 50% of the tour cost will be charged.
- 15 – 29 days before departure – 75% of the tour cost will be charged.
- 14 days or less / No Show – 100% of the tour cost will be charged.
3. Special Considerations
Certain hotels, lodges, or flights may have stricter cancellation rules. In such cases, the vendor’s policy will apply in addition to Intel Safaris’ policy. No refunds will be provided for unused services or early departures once the tour has commenced.
4. Amendments & Date Changes
Changes made 45 days or more prior to departure are subject to availability and may incur an administrative fee. Less than 45 days, changes will be treated as cancellations and re-bookings.
5. Force Majeure
In case of unforeseen events beyond our control (natural disasters, pandemics, political unrest, etc.), Intel Safaris reserves the right to reschedule or cancel tours. In such situations, we will provide credit vouchers or refunds as per our discretion and supplier policies.
