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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

 

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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

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7 DAYS, YOGA TRAVEL
Unique Yoga

The yoga classes are conducted at different levels and styles and suited to your individual needs

6 nights
Hermanus
 
Hermanus

Hermanus is situated in the unique and attractive area of Walker Bay which is surrounded by ocean, mountains, and miles of white beaches. Hermanus with its breathtaking nature and famous cliff paths is known as the best land-based whale whatching spot in the world (from June to early Decebmer). Just a few meters from land on the cliffs you can watch whales in the bay, which makes Hermanus the best place in the world to see these magnificent mammals. Visit the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, one of the most southern wine districts in Africa, where several of the country’s top winemakers are located and developing their wines.

IS KNOWN FOR:
WHALE WATCHING
HIKING TRAILS
EXCELLENT GOLF
FANTASTIC WINERIES
GOOD RESTAURANTS
SHARK CAGE DIVING
LOT'S OF ACTIVITIES
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
 
Hermanus

Hermanus is situated in the unique and attractive area of Walker Bay which is surrounded by ocean, mountains, and miles of white beaches. Hermanus with its breathtaking nature and famous cliff paths is known as the best land-based whale whatching spot in the world (from June to early Decebmer). Just a few meters from land on the cliffs you can watch whales in the bay, which makes Hermanus the best place in the world to see these magnificent mammals. Visit the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, one of the most southern wine districts in Africa, where several of the country’s top winemakers are located and developing their wines.

IS KNOWN FOR:
WHALE WATCHING
HIKING TRAILS
EXCELLENT GOLF
FANTASTIC WINERIES
GOOD RESTAURANTS
SHARK CAGE DIVING
LOT'S OF ACTIVITIES
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
2 nights
Greater Kruger
 
Greater Kruger

The Kruger National Park, which is over two million hectares, as large as Israel, is located in the provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo in northeastern South Africa. Greater Kruger is the largest national park and one of the world’s wildlife-rich parks. Adjacent to the national park are many private game reserves and together this area forms the “Greater Kruger” Greater Kruger includes the private game reserves; Sabi Sand, Timbavati, Makuya, Letaba, Balule, Klaserie, Umbabat, Manyeleti. In Greater Kruger there is a big chance to spot the Big 5 but is of course dependent on the season as well as skilled guides and “hawk-eyed” trackers.

IS KNOWN FOR:
THE BIG FIVE
GREAT ACCOMMODA-TION
BUSH WALKS
EXCELLENT FOOD
LOT'S TO EXPERIENCE
SPA FACILITIES
 
Greater Kruger

The Kruger National Park, which is over two million hectares, as large as Israel, is located in the provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo in northeastern South Africa. Greater Kruger is the largest national park and one of the world’s wildlife-rich parks. Adjacent to the national park are many private game reserves and together this area forms the “Greater Kruger” Greater Kruger includes the private game reserves; Sabi Sand, Timbavati, Makuya, Letaba, Balule, Klaserie, Umbabat, Manyeleti. In Greater Kruger there is a big chance to spot the Big 5 but is of course dependent on the season as well as skilled guides and “hawk-eyed” trackers.

IS KNOWN FOR:
THE BIG FIVE
GREAT ACCOMMODA-TION
BUSH WALKS
EXCELLENT FOOD
LOT'S TO EXPERIENCE
SPA FACILITIES

HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy the yoga class along the cliff path with the most stunning sea views

Be captivated by Grotto Beach, Hermanus’ own magically beautiful beach, 21 km

Experince a food- and wine pairing at one of the many internationally renowned vineyards in Hemel-en-Aarde

During a week, 1,5 hour per day will be dedicated to yoga instructions and you will be assisted to improve your practices of yoga. You will be invited to participate in an extensive training of your strength, motion and balance as well as breathing, relaxation and concentration exercises. Between the yoga classes, you can enjoy sunshine, beautiful landscape and the miles long beaches in scenic Hermanus.

Dates: Dates on request. The length of the stay can be increased or reduced according to your wishes.

Length of trip: 6 nights / 7 days in Hermanus + 2 travel days (flight).

Size of group: Minimum 4 persons.

Yoga experience: Beginner or experienced.

 
 
 

Preliminary itinerary

 
DAY BY DAY – READ MORE

Day 1. Hermanus/Briefing.
Transfer from the airport to Hermanus. Check-in at a nice, pre-chosen Guesthouse. Lunch with briefing at a beautifully located restaurant by the ocean in central Hermanus. Free time will be given during the afternoon in the charming town of Hermanus. Dinner booked at a chosen restaurant at the new harbour.

Day 2. Hermanus/Spa treatment.
After breakfast, the first yoga class. Lunch at Hermanus’ best fish restaurant at the new harbour. The afternoon will be spent at the neaby spa where you will be taken care of by skilled spa assistants and masseurs. Dinner at a selected restaurant in central Hermanus.

Day 3. Hermanus/Hemel-en-Aarde.
After breakfast, yoga class. Lunch at one of Hermanus’ most beautifully located vineyards in the valley. Afternoon: wine tasting in Hemel-en Aarde, Hermanus wine district. A free evening in Hermanus with dinner at your own.

Day 4. Hermanus/Own activities.
After breakfast you can choose between different activities in and around Hermanus: Horseback riding among wild horses, whale watching, shark cage diving, play golf at Hermanus Golf Club or Arabella Golf Estate, hike in the mountain (lunch depends on what activity you choose). Afternoon: yoga class. Dinner at a selected restaurant in central Hermanus.

Day 5. Hermanus/Stanford.
After breakfast, yoga class. Before lunch: wine tasting in the idyllic town of Stanford with its unexploid wine district (approximately 15 minutes by car from Hermanus), lunch at a selected ecological restaurant. Afternoon free time in Hermanus. Choose between different activities: shop at the galleries, boutiques and the Hermanus market, visit the 21 km beautiful Grotto Beach etc. Dinner at a selected restaurant in central Hermanus.

Day 6. Hermanus/Botriver.
After breakfast, yoga class. Picnic-lunch at a vineyard and wine tasting in Botriver (approximately 20 minutes by car from Hermanus). Afternoon free time where you can choose from all the activities. Dinner and briefing at a selected restaurant in central Hermanus.

Day 7. Hermanus/Airport.
After breakfast, yoga class. Lunch and the day on your own in Hermanus – do some shopping, relax by the pool / beach etc. Transfer from Hermanus to Ariport.

3 DAYS ADD-ON SAFARI AT GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

ADD-ON SAFARI: 2 nights at Savanna Private Game Reserve and the Big 5.

Dag 7. Cape Town/Savanna Private Game Reserve.
After breakfast transfer to Cape Town Airport for domestic flights to the Kruger Park. At the airport you will be picked up and transported to the Savanna Private Game Reserve. Afternoon check-in at Savanna with game drive / safari.

Dag 8. Savanna Private Game Reserve.
Safari program at Savanna Private Game Reserve.

Dag 9. Savanna Private Game Reserve/Departure.
After morning game drive / safari transfer to the airport. Flights to Johannesburg Airport for return home.

Read more about Greater Kruger National Park.

 
 
 

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.

 
ADD-ON TRIPS

Upplev Sydafrika recommends these carefully
chosen add-on trips of 2-4 days

Utmost safari experience

Experience an unforgettable safari in mighty Greater Kruger National Park.

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The Paradise Experience

Enjoy the delightful comfort of barefoot luxury in the ultimate paradise.

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Luxury Train Travel

Be captivated by the spectacular landscape of South Africa from the most luxury train in the world, Rovos Rail!

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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.