Travel deep into the Shamwari Private Game Reserve and observe Africa’s most emblematic animals in the wild. Imagine seeing a pride of lions and cubs padding through the bush. Or perhaps a herd of elephants lumbering by just a few feet from your open-air safari vehicle. These are the kinds of adventures awaiting at Shamwari, an ecologically significant reserve with a remarkably high concentration of animals. Staying at the Long Lee Manor perfectly complements the experience as the gracious Edwardian-style lodge is designed for comfort and relaxation.

Program includes:

• 3 nights at Long Lee Manor
• Economy-class flights per the itinerary
• Morning and afternoon games drives through Shamwari Private Game Reserve
• Select meals

Celebrate conservation and the Zulu nation on exploratory game drives deep into the Thanda Private Game Reserve, a pristine landscape in northern Zululand. Herds of elephants and white rhino grazing in grasslands are but a few of animals commonly spotted. Lions, leopards and Cape buffalo round out the quintessential Big Five that roam freely through the reserve. Outings into the bush in the early morning and late afternoon maximize the viewing opportunities, as does waiting at a special clearing in the bush that attracts nocturnal creatures.

Program includes:

• 1 night in Thanda Private Game Reserve
• Economy-class flight per the itinerary
• Morning and afternoon game drives through Thanda Private Game Reserve
• Select meals

Enjoy inspired wine tastings in the epicenter of the esteemed Cape Winelands, paired with opportunities to view animals synonymous with Africa. Dutch-influenced towns and country estates dot the fertile wine region, ensuring an experience that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Not far away lies Aquila, a private game reserve where you may spot the Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and Cape buffalo. Look for other species at the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve and penguins at Boulders Beach.

Program includes:

• 3 nights in Cape Town
• Wine tastings in the Cape Winelands
• Game drives through Aquila private game reserve in a 4WD safari-style vehicle
• Sightseeing and funicular railway ride at the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve
• Visit a penguin colony at Boulders Beach
• Select meals