Luxury Safaris in South Africa

The light in South Africa feels brighter than anywhere else, the landscape crisper and more defined, bringing a rare intensity to every experience, every memory created. There is so much to see and do here: blockbuster safaris, powdery beaches with blinding blue waters, world-class vineyards and palate-expanding cuisine served straight from a cultural melting pot bubbling with Malay and Indian influences.

The cities burst with energy and an optimism that is at times incongruous with the country’s complicated history. Visit Cape Town and look down upon the city spread out beneath you from the top of Table Mountain. Head to Johannesburg for vibrant nightlife and a snapshot of the Rainbow Nation at play. Wander among leafy vines and sample the Western Cape’s signature Pinotage vintages or embark on an Indian Ocean road-trip along the Garden Route, stopping for multi-day hikes in Wilderness National Park and visiting one of the world’s highest bungee jumps at Bloukrans Bridge. And, of course, there’s the iconic wildlife. From counting the hairs on a lion’s mane through your binoculars while on safari to watching meerkats at play in the Kalahari, South Africa offers a host of pinch-me encounters.