8-Day Cape Town to KwaZulu Natal Fly-In Safari

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8-Day Cape Town to KwaZulu Natal Fly-In Safari

This beach-to-bush safari is specially created for guests who want to experience the best of both worlds. The hustle and bustle and vibrant Cape Town combined with the ultra-lux safari in the Phinda Private Game Reserve

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From R 108 090 per person

Special offer available on selected dates.

Duration8 days
Your stayThe Clarendon Bantry Bay + AndBeyond Phinda Zuka Lodge
From, per personR 108 090
Flights & transfersIncluded

The journey

About this itinerary.

This beach-to-bush safari is specially created for guests who want to experience the best of both worlds. The hustle and bustle and vibrant Cape Town combined with the ultra-lux safari in the Phinda Private Game Reserve

Where you'll travel: Cape Town Kwazulu Natal Phinda South Africa

Itinerary

Day 01

Journey to Cape Town

Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be greeted and whisked away on a comfortable transfer to Clarendon Bantry Bay. The Clarendon Bantry Bay offers a tranquil retreat with breathtaking ocean views. Check into your room, where you can unwind as the sun sets over the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy a stroll along the nearby beach or a delightful dinner at the hotel's restaurant.

Journey to Cape Town

Days 02–03

Discover The Diversity of Cape Town

Begin your day with a Full English breakfast, offering a spread of local flavors and international delights to energize you for the day ahead.

Consider visiting the iconic Table Mountain for panoramic city views, strolling through the vibrant V&A Waterfront for shopping and dining, or taking a ferry to historic Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was once imprisoned. Alternatively, venture into the scenic Cape Winelands for wine tastings amidst vineyards and charming towns.

Upon your return to Clarendon Bantry Bay, indulge in afternoon tea and cakes, a quintessential treat to unwind and reflect on your day's adventures.

Discover The Diversity of Cape Town

Day 04

From Beach to Bush

Following breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your scheduled flight to Mpumalanga Airport, the gateway to the renowned Phinda Private Game Reserve.

Upon arrival at Mpumalanga Airport, a transfer will take you through the picturesque landscapes to &Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge. Here, amidst the wilderness, you will check into your private villa, where contemporary comforts blend with the natural surroundings. As the day draws to a close, indulge in a delicious dinner featuring local flavors and fresh ingredients.

From Beach to Bush

Days 05–07

The Phinda Zuka Adventure

For the next three nights, guests at &Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge will indulge in delicious meals prepared by a skilled local chef, highlighting fresh and flavorsome ingredients that reflect the essence of the region.

Each day, they will embark on exhilarating guided game drives, offering opportunities to encounter Phinda Private Game Reserve's diverse wildlife. During these outings, guests will be treated to refreshments and have the privilege of using SWAROVSKI OPTIK binoculars to enhance their wildlife viewing experience. Additionally, guided nature walks led by experienced armed trackers will further explore the reserve's ecosystems and wildlife habitats, offering insights into the flora and fauna. For those seeking relaxation, moments can be spent in the lodge's swimming pool, soaking in the tranquility of the natural surroundings.

The Phinda Zuka Adventure

Day 08

Farewell

On your final day, savor a delicious breakfast served at the lodge, enjoying the serene surroundings and reflecting on your unforgettable safari experience.

With the morning at leisure, relax and soak in the last moments of the African wilderness before bidding farewell.

Later, you will be transferred back to Phinda Private Game Reserve Airstrip for your onward journey. Board a scenic flight from the airstrip to the airport, where you will connect to your flight to the airport in Johannesburg.

Farewell

The complete package

Everything included.

Stay

Clarendon Bantry Bay

  • 3 Nights in 5-star in Cape Town
  • Full English breakfast and complimentary Afternoon Tea and Cakes

andBeyond Phinda Zuka Lodge

  • 4 Nights in 5-star in KwaZulu-Natal
  • Three meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees and refreshments on game drives, 1-hour nature walks accompanied by experienced armed trackers (subject to availability)

Travel

  • Round-trip transfer from Cape Town Airport (CPT)
  • Flight from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (MQP)
  • Round-trip Flight from Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (MQP) to Phinda Private Game Reserve Airstrip
  • Round-trip transfers to the lodge airstrip at andBeyond Phinda Zuka Lodge
  • Flights from Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (MQP) to OR Tambo Airport (JNB)

The same as booking direct

Rates and dates.

Per person sharing for the complete package. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 6 Jan 2027

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Green season

1 May 2026 – 30 Sept 2026

Special offer

R 108 090

per person · normally R 122 910

International flights excluded

Shoulder

1 Oct 2026 – 19 Dec 2026

Special offer

R 112 780

per person · normally R 127 590

International flights excluded

Festive

20 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Special offer

R 118 410

per person · normally R 133 220

International flights excluded

The rate is for the complete package, per person sharing. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your specialist.

Your specialist for this itinerary

Kim Abrahams

Kim Abrahams

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa & East Africa

Knows 8-Day Cape Town to KwaZulu Natal Fly-In Safari backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

Anja MeyerCearl Marney

With Anja and Cearl across the team.

"Jolene was simply extraordinary. She put together what became an absolutely incredible African trip for us in the space of barely three weeks, and from the outset her responsiveness, knowledge and genuine enthusiasm were exceptional. Nothing was ever too much trouble, responses were almost immediate, and she very quickly understood exactly what we were looking for, our expectations and the way we like to travel. More than simply being an expert at what she does, Jolene genuinely cared about making the trip special for us, and that came through in every aspect of her planning. What particularly impressed us was the flexibility with which she brought everything together. We already had some of our own arrangements in place, including international flights and staying with friends in Cape Town, but Jolene seamlessly incorporated those into the overall itinerary and still organised all the surrounding logistics and transfers. The safari component she designed was outstanding, taking us through Kruger, Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta, before finishing in Cape Town and the Stellenbosch wine region. Every part flowed beautifully and the lodges, experiences and logistics were exceptional. Just as importantly, Jolene stayed in contact throughout the trip at all the key moments, which made travelling so much easier. She would check us in for our internal flights and send through the boarding passes, confirm transfers the day before each pick-up, and make sure everything was in place before we ever had to think about it. That attention to detail, and the fact that she was always one step ahead, removed so much of the usual travel stress and allowed us simply to enjoy the trip. It was genuinely the trip of a lifetime, put together in an extraordinarily short timeframe, and Jolene deserves enormous credit for making it all happen. We could not recommend her highly enough."
August 2026 · Australia · with Jolene Welsh · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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