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The Safari Experience

We arrange the ultimate safari experience in South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia

 

 

 

The Gourmet Treat

South Africa is celebrated for its high-quality food. Treat yourself to a wide range of award-winning cuisine

Hiking Trips

We work with the most established local hiking guides to maximize your experience and safety

Golf Travel

Enjoy the country’s fabulous links, seaside, park and championship golf courses

 

Unique Wine Tours

Meet highly regarded award-winning winemakers and be captivated by their expertise and professionalism

 

Anniversary Trips

Whatever the occasion, for yourself or your company, we can design and curate a memorable celebration

 

The Ultimate Treat

Private jet or helicopter? Spoil yourself and include an award-winning chef and butler to boot

Yoga Travel

Extraordinary yoga experiences that combine spectacular settings with nurturing and healing cuisine

 

Experience Paradise

Enjoy our meticulously selected paradise-like gems in South Africa, Madagascar and Mozambique

 

Luxury Train Travel

Rovos Rail or the Blue Train. Be instantly transported to a world of myth, legend and timeless luxury

Properties To Rent

We can offer a wide variety of quality accommodation. Enjoy your own villa, house or apartment

 

Family Travel

We take every family member into consideration to ensure an all-around fabulous family experience

 

Child-free Travel

If you’re looking for peace and quiet, we’ll guide you to the top child-free accommodation and restaurants

 

Wedding Experience

Ensure a memorable day by allowing us to curate an unforgettable experience to celebrate your union

 

Exploring Tours

Our bespoke itineraries deliver once-in-a-lifetime experiences

 

Conference Travel

Substitute jetlag for state-of-the-art conference venues combined with great wine tasting and superb safari

 

Tailor-made Trips

Our enthusiasm and professionalism are the hallmark of our tailor-made service offering

 

You As a Cicerone

All our trips are individually tailored. Unfamiliar guests aren’t part of what we offer. Your journey is about you

 

Special Offers

RIGHT NOW: Receive a 10 % discount when booking shark cage diving for five or more people

 

Safari Destinations

South Africa

Outstanding diversity combined with superb comfort makes South Africa a magnificent destination

 

Zambia

A nation with some of the best, most pristine and animal-dense national parks. A superb safari destination

 

Zimbabwe

Diversity and magnificently varied nature make this classic safari destination one of the absolute best

 

Botswana

A safari destination bar none! Be amazed by the abundance and outstanding quality of every safari

Namibia

Unique flora and exceptional fauna – one of the most beautiful countries in the world

Special offer

RIGHT NOW: Stay six nights at the amazing Jamala Madikwe and you receive the seventh night free

 

 

Safari Theme

Big 5 Safari

Keen to experience the Big 5? Our intimate knowledge of the many national parks makes it possible

 

 

Family Safari

Our knowledge of safari and safety is unique. Allow us to arrange your once-in-a-lifetime family safari

 

Walking Safari

We work with the most skilled safari guides to maximize your experience and safety

 

Shark Cage Diving

We work exclusively with  top local specialists in safe, eco-diving to maximize your experience and safety

 

Whale Watching

We work exclusively with the best local specialists to maximize your experience and safety

 

Destinations

South Africa

Enjoy the peacefulness of endless deserted beaches with nearby access to top-class safari experiences

 

Mozambique

Enjoy miles of deserted sun-drenched beaches and 30-degree seas

 

 

Madagascar

Paradise imagined. Enjoy the magnificent surroundings populated by the very likeable Lemurs

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About South Africa

Read about the complex and fascinating history of the Republic of South Africa

 

 

Travel guidance

Please find information about Covid-19 in South Africa as well as basic yet essential information to consider before your departure

 

 

Activities

Southern Africa in general, and South Africa, offer an impressive variety of world-class, once-in-a-lifetime activities and experiences

 

 

Gallery

Be inspired by our gallery of beautiful, colourful South Africa and Southern Africa

 

About us, what we can assist with and what people think of us ...

About The Company

Keen to know more about us? Please find information about us and why we consider ourselves experts in South Africa and Southern Africa

Our Services

After 20 years on location, our service is not only to tailor the best holiday for you but to look after you every step of the way until you have returned home safely

Testimonials

What our guests are saying: about us, our efforts, our partners, South Africa and southern Africa as destinations

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WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA
Beautiful Cape Town
Beautiful Cape Town

Cape Town is rightly considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world and offers a wide variety of fantastic experiences

HIGHLIGHTS

Hike the mythical majestic Table Mountain

Enjoy a 9-course lunch or dinner at La Colombe – one of the world’s top 50 best restaurants

Experience fantastic Cape Town from above. Enjoy a spectacular helicopter tour over Table Mountain

Cape Town is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world with its magnificent nature, beautiful coastline, white beaches and cloud-covered mountains. Cape Town is the mecca of attractions that offers a great variety of fantastic experiences – something that suits everyone! The city is beautifully situated at the foot of Table Mountain, its most famous landmark. There are plenty of nice restaurants, bars, nightclubs, shopping etc. and great accommodation in different price ranges. Close to Cape Town, you will find the green and lush Constantia Winelands. An area with some of the oldest and most magnificent vineyards in the country.

Participate in a guided private city tour around Cape Town, where many interesting sights are combined such as: Table Mountain, Green Point, Waterkant, V&A Waterfront, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and Robben Island are some of the great attractions the city offers.

Ride the cableway to the top of the magnificent 1085 meters high Table Mountain. The tour takes about 5 minutes and offers a 360 degrees spectacular views over the beautiful Cape Town. Once at the top there is a cafe, souvenir shop and access to guided tours and some easy trails. It is also possible to hike/climb the mountain by foot.

Visit Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 19 of his 27 years as a prisoner. One of Cape Town’s most popular attraction, which takes about 1 hour by boat from the Waterfront. The tour includes a guided tour through the prison, Mandela’s cell and a 45-minute bus tour around the island. Most guides are former prisoners. The total tour takes 3, 5 hours (including the ferry trip).

Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden is one of the most picturesque gardens in the world. The garden is beautifully situated in the eastern part of Table Mountain and accommodates more than 7,000 of the 22,000 native plant species in South Africa. Garden landscape includes 36 acres and the best period to visit Kirstenbosch is between mid-August to mid-October, when the fynbos are at its best and the maximum number of plants are in flower.

 
 
 
 
 

Destinations to visit in and around Cape Town

 
 

Cape Peninsula

Hout Bay is located about 20 minutes drive from Cape Town, sheltered and surrounded by mountains, close to the many destinations that are worth visiting. Experience the 10 km long Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the most spectacular coastal roads in the world, located between Hout Bay and Noordhoek.

Join a trip to the southernmost part of the Cape Peninsula, Cape of Good Hope, with its magnificent scenery. In the National Park you have a chance to spot Bontebok, Eland and Ostrich. Experience the dramatic Cape Point where the Portuguese navigator Bartholomew Diaz was the first european to round 1488. Take the opportunity to stop in Simon’s Town and Boulders Beach with a large penguin colony. The trip takes a full day.

Include an excursion to beautiful, lush Constantia Winelands with the oldest and most magnificent wineries in the country. The fertile slopes and the mild Mediterranean climate create perfect conditions for growing quality wine. For beach lovers, stop in beautiful Llandudno on Sandy Bay Beaches as well as in Camps Bay, which is considered to have the most popular beach in the area and is 10 minutes by car from Cape Town. Experience the sunset from one of the trendy restaurants and bars at the popular Victoria Road in Camps Bay.

 
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE TOUR GUEST REVIEW

Number one on our South African trip was the Cape of Good Hope guided tour with the incredible knowledgeable guide Garth. He had so much knowledge and taught us a lot about South African history in general …

– LENA OCH SVEN-ERIK

 
 
 
 
 

Activities

South Africa has a lot to offer in terms of activities. Upplev Sydafrika have put together activities to do in regions or hubs you will pass during your trip. Contact us for more information.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Suggested travel that includes Cape Town

 
 

Proposted Itinerary Unique Wine Tour

 

10-DAYS UNIQUE WINE TOUR IN WESTERN CAPE

A return trip with a start in the gastronomic capital town, Franschheok and the wine capital, Stellenbosch. A visit to vineyards in Botriver and then on to the scenic coastal town of Hermanus. End the trip in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Cape Town. During the trip you will visit Upplev Sydafrika’s specially selected vineyards – some of South Africa’s finest!

 
 
 
 

Proposed Itinerary Explorer tour

 

12-DAYS EXPLORER TOUR IN WESTERN CAPE

A return trip with a start in charming fish village of Paternoster. Of to the gastronomic capital town, Franschhoek and the wine district around Stellenbosch. Then on to the scenic coastal town of Hermanus and end the trip in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Cape Town.

 

You can travel to South Africa all year round, but we recommend going September to May

Healthcare is good in South Africa. Even so we suggest obtaining a sound travel insurance before departure

As a EU and UK citizen, you will receive a 90-day tourist visa upon arrival in South Africa

To ponder before travelling:

The so-called “peak season” in December / January is very popular indeed and requires booking of accommodation, safaris, activities and restaurants well in advance.