Crowd Escaping South African Safari

Focussing on the lesser visited northwest of South Africa we've combined two malaria-free safari reserves with the buzzing city of Cape Town, for the ultimate city and safari experience away from the crowds.

📍 Waterberg > Madikwe Game Reserve > Cape Town > Winelands

Why we love it Design your trip Highlights Notes

Why we love it

“Cape Town is not only one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but it’s also a melting pot of South Africa’s many cultures and home to an incredible culinary scene, along with its neighbouring Cape Winelands. We pair this with two malaria-free safari experiences: Madikwe Game Reserve, home to the famous wild dogs and where seasonal wetlands meet mist-tipped mountains, or head to the rugged, remote Waterberg region of Limpopo. for tranquil bush walks and boat trips These reserves are perfect if you’re sensitive to medication or travelling with a family (and are a lesser-known way to beat the safari crowds).”

TRIP INCLUDES

🎁 A nemo treat on arrival
🎗1% donation to Hello World
🎪 All accommodation
🐘 Top guides for your chosen activities
📲 Access to nemo app
🚗 All local transfers, ferries, flights
🦸‍♂️ Our post-booking concierge

Design your trip 🪄

Take control of your dream trip and choose from our range of boutique & hotel hotels, plus authentic local experiences.


📍 Waterberg > Madikwe Game Reserve > Cape Town > Winelands

View summary

 

Transfer from your port of entry to Waterberg included.

Destination

01 Jan - 03 Jan

Waterberg

Home to some of the world's oldest mountains, big game and a some incredible lodges. The Waterberg complements Madikwe wonderfully and has a host of fantastic activities that are unique to the region. Access is best by road or air from Madikwe and Johannesburg.

Accommodation


Makweti Safari Lodge

Mon, 1st Jan - Wed, 3rd Jan

Pool Suite

£796 per night

Mon, 1st Jan 15:00
Wed, 3rd Jan 11:00

Pool Suite

£796 per night


View Hotel

Other selections in Waterberg

Ant's Nest

from £669 per night

View / Select

Makweti Safari Lodge

from £739 per night

Selected

Marataba Mountain Lodge

from £1,147 per night

View / Select

Marataba Safari Lodge

from £1,147 per night

View / Select

Mhondoro Safari Lodge

from £796 per night

View / Select

Tintswalo at Lapalala

from £1,051 per night

View / Select

Experiences in Waterberg

Experiences

Book things to see and do

Game Drive (Included)

£0 p/p

Added
Walking Safari (Included)

£0 p/p

Added
Boat Safari (Included)

£0 p/p

Add to trip
 

Transfer to Madikwe Game Reserve included.

Destination

03 Jan - 05 Jan

Madikwe Game Reserve

Home to the 'big 5', malaria-free and great value, Madikwe is a fantastic option for families, landscape lovers and those looking to get a bit off the beaten track. We recommend at least 3 nights here and access is best by road from Johannesburg and the transfer is around 2 hours through lovely scenery.

Accommodation


Impodimo Game Lodge

Wed, 3rd Jan - Fri, 5th Jan

Luxury Suite

£774 per night

Wed, 3rd Jan 15:00
Fri, 5th Jan 11:00

Luxury Suite

£774 per night


View Hotel

Other selections in Madikwe Game Reserve

Impodimo Game Lodge

from £774 per night

Selected

Jaci's Safari Lodge

from £1,384 per night

View / Select

Jaci's Tree Lodge

from £1,035 per night

View / Select

Jamala

from £1,561 per night

View / Select

Madikwe Safari Lodge

from £1,115 per night

View / Select

Molori Safari Lodge

from £2,007 per night

View / Select

Experiences in Madikwe Game Reserve

Experiences

Book things to see and do

Game Drive (Included)

£0 p/p

Added
Walking Safaris (Included)

£0 p/p

Added
Photographic Hide

£0 p/p

Add to trip
SleepOut

£183 p/p

Add to trip
 

Transfer to Cape Town included.

Destination

05 Jan - 08 Jan

Cape Town

With so much to see and do in Cape Town, the only debate is how many nights to spend there (we recommend at least 3). Stunning geography, wonderful hotels, great local produce, and an exceptional local food scene make this one of the world's most visited cities. International and domestic flights connect the city very well.

Accommodation


Welgelegen

Fri, 5th Jan - Mon, 8th Jan

Standard Room

£191 per night

Fri, 5th Jan 15:00:00
Mon, 8th Jan 11:00:00

Standard Room

£191 per night


View Hotel

Other selections in Cape Town

Abbey Manor

from £143 per night

View / Select

Acorn House

from £148 per night

View / Select

Belmond Mount Nelson

from £827 per night

View / Select

Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

from £414 per night

View / Select

Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa

from £119 per night

View / Select

Ellerman House

from £844 per night

View / Select

Four Rosmead

from £311 per night

View / Select

Gorgeous George

from £183 per night

View / Select

Kensington Place

from £271 per night

View / Select

More Quarters Neighbourhood Hotel

from £406 per night

View / Select

Portswood

from £127 per night

View / Select

Radisson Red

from £207 per night

View / Select

Sea Five Boutique Hotel

from £398 per night

View / Select

The Dorp Hotel

from £178 per night

View / Select

The Silo

from £1,195 per night

View / Select

The Twelve Apostles Hotel

from £381 per night

View / Select

V & A Hotel

from £446 per night

View / Select

Welgelegen

from £191 per night

Selected

Experiences in Cape Town

Experiences

Book things to see and do

City & Table Mountain

£96 p/p

Add to trip
Cape Point and Cape Peninsula

£143 p/p

Add to trip
Winelands Tour

£104 p/p

Add to trip
Robben Island

£44 p/p

Add to trip
Bo-Kaap Cooking Class

£64 p/p

Added
Township Tour

£111 p/p

Add to trip
Zeitz Mocaa Museum

£48 p/p

Add to trip
Snorkel With Seals

£151 p/p

Add to trip
Shark Cage Diving

£167 p/p

Add to trip
Table Mountain Hike

£96 p/p

Add to trip
Paragliding

£96 p/p

Add to trip
Table Mountain Cableway

£28 p/p

Add to trip
 

Transfer to Winelands included.

Destination

08 Jan - 10 Jan

Winelands

Scintillating views meet incredibly fresh produce and create a match made in heaven. Only an hour and half from Cape Town by road, this combination is a classic. We recommend at least half a day with one of our guides to get you to the more off-the-beaten-track wineries and restaurants.

Accommodation


Mont D'Or Franschhoek

Mon, 8th Jan - Wed, 10th Jan

Classic Double Room

£191 per night

Mon, 8th Jan 15:00
Wed, 10th Jan 11:00

Classic Double Room

£191 per night


View Hotel

Other selections in Winelands

Angala Boutique

from £341 per night

View / Select

Ashbourne House

from £172 per night

View / Select

Babylonstoren

from £597 per night

View / Select

Boschedahl Wine Estate

from £319 per night

View / Select

Dorpstraat 107 Boutique

from £215 per night

View / Select

Franschhoek Country House

from £143 per night

View / Select

Grande Provence

from £341 per night

View / Select

La Cle Lodge & Villas

from £287 per night

View / Select

La Cotte

from £159 per night

View / Select

La Petite Ferme

from £382 per night

View / Select

La Villa Retreat

from £370 per night

View / Select

Le Quartier Francais

from £470 per night

View / Select

Leeu Estate

from £557 per night

View / Select

Leeu House

from £406 per night

View / Select

Macaron Guest House

from £172 per night

View / Select

Mont D'Or Franschhoek

from £191 per night

Selected

Mont Rochelle

from £424 per night

View / Select

Oude Werf Hotel

from £175 per night

View / Select

Sterrekopje

from £674 per night

View / Select

Thatch House

from £374 per night

View / Select

Experiences in Winelands

Experiences

Book things to see and do

Winelands Hiking Tour

£64 p/p

Add to trip
Full Day Wineries Tour

£96 p/p

Add to trip
Franschhoek Wine Tram

£20 p/p

Add to trip
Cycling Tour

£52 p/p

Add to trip
Hot Air Balloon

£88 p/p

Add to trip
Restaurant Recommendations

£0 p/p

Add to trip
Stellenbosch Foodie Tour

£56 p/p

Add to trip
Half Day Wineries Tour

£127 p/p

Add to trip
Explore the Winelands

£0 p/p

Add to trip
 

Transfer from Winelands to the airport included.

📍 Waterberg > Madikwe Game Reserve > Cape Town > Winelands

View summary

9 NIGHT TRIP

Total price of trip

£5,020

START DATE

Total from

£10,041

Chat to us Plan Trip Chat to an Expert

TRIP INCLUDES

🎁 A nemo treat on arrival
🎗1% donation to Hello World
🎪 All accommodation
🐘 Top guides for your chosen activities
📲 Access to nemo app
🚗 All local transfers, ferries, flights
🦸‍♂️ Our post-booking concierge

Need help planning?

Want a different hotel or to switch up your route?


Chat to us

Choosing nemo has its perks





Handpicked by experts.

Each hotel and experience is carefully selected by our Travel Experts and vetted by our trusted partners around the world.



Designed by you.

Our platform gives you control. Design and book your dream trips, with no hidden costs.



Everyone is a VIP.

We offer personalised advice and concierge services from the moment you land on the website, right up until you return home.



We give back with every trip.

1% of every trip is donated to Hello World, our incredible charity partner.







Looking to go a bit off-menu?

No problem. Fill out this quick and easy form, our Inspirations team will work their magic.

James Tom

Chat to an expert

Please enter a contact number
Start Planning

Let’s talk

Bonjour, Mholweni, Hola, Hello. We’re world travellers with a passion to bring you unique holidays on the fly. Connect with us below:

+44 20 4571 9917 [email protected]
Market Peckham, 133a Rye Ln, Peckham, London SE15 4BQ
Your Itinerary
Claridges New Delhi
Day trip to Sigiriya
Claridges New Delhi
What is included

Transfers, activities, hotels and our special nemo treats along the way. International flights not included.