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Royal safari
South Africa
MEDLEY
of the finest regions of South Africa, this classic journey is a favorite for luxury safari enthusiasts. An eclectic experience in art, wine and gastronomy with some of the finest cuisine on luxury safari, our Royal Safari is an unforgettable experience. For families and friends traveling together, we provide an array of beautiful and private villas both on safari and in Cape Town.
Our camps work closely with the local Shangaan communities to help sustain these regions and wildlife through real care for the land. Our Shangaan trackers at lodge - the highest rated in Africa - offer our guests a personal welcome in their wilderness home. We look forward to seeing your stunning photographic souvenirs from this journey and cannot wait to share this luxury safari with you.
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Magic lantern

The Magic Lantern is an image projector using pictures on sheets of glass. Since some sheets contain moving parts, it is considered the first example of projected animation.

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Thaumatrope

The thaumatrope housed a rotating mechanism with a different picture on each side.
When rotated, you saw a combined picture (known as persistence of vision).

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Phenakitoscope

The phenakitoscope featured spinning disks reflected in mirrors that
made it seem like the pictures were moving.

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Zoetrope

The zoetrope was a hollow drum that housed images on long interchangeable
strips that spin and made the images appear to move.

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Flip-book

The flip-book, also known as the kineograph, reached a wide audience and is credited
with inspiring early animators more than the machines developed in this era.

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Movieola/praxinoscope

The praxinoscope expanded on the zoetrope, using multiple wheels to rotate images.
It is considered to have shown the first prototypes of the animated cartoon.

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Exceptionally qualified guides, considered the finest in all of South Africa to lead your private safari with expert Shangaan trackers
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THE EXPERIENCE

YOUR LUXURY SAFARI

Stay in the finest private luxury resorts in South Africa in 3 spectacular locations. At each luxury lodge, enjoy our Signature Guided Safaris® room selections and upgraded views. On safari spot 147 species of mammals including the "Big Five".

From our guestbooks
"We really relished the Royal Suites on safari as well as the delightful evenings in the Bedouin tent with Persian rugs and lanterns all around. The quality of our game drives and coming back to lodge for amazing meals and service. We were sad to leave for home!”
Arrive in
CAPE TOWN
Personalized
welcome from the Guided Safaris® on-ground team and a private chauffeured transfer to the vibrant Victoria and Alfred Waterfront to check in at one of the finest boutique hotels on the continent. With our private guide at your disposal, discover the beautiful Cape of Good Hope with scenic excursions to charming seaside villages along vast wildflower routes and go wine tasting at award-winning vineyards tucked into picturesque valleys.
 A beautiful start or end to any big game safari in South Africa, enjoy a few days to indulge in the Cape culture that defines the spirit, cuisine and art of the Rainbow Nation. Visit Simons Town and Boulders beach to see the lovely penguin colonies along the coast.
3
nights
5 star
Deluxe superior suite
Stay in a vibrant and exclusive part of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Visit Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCAA) housing the largest collection of Contemporary African sculpture and artworks.
Hermanus
GARDEN ROUTE
Whale
capital of the world, Hermanus offers the finest land-based whale watching anywhere. Enjoy the barefoot luxury of your contemporary summer home overlooking panoramas of the Atlantic where Southern Right Whales migrate in season and a private cliff walkway down to the pristine beach leads you on a winding stroll to the charming old town. Marine cruises bring you up close to the Whales, Great White Sharks and Dolphins in season.
The annual Hermanus Whale Festival marks the return of the Southern Right whales during their breeding season. Visit South Africa’s finest Pinot Noir growing estates and play golf at the superb greens of Hermanus Golf club designed by South Africa’s foremost golf course architect, Peter Matkovich.
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nights
5 star
Deluxe superior room
Visit Simons Town and Boulders beach to see the lovely penguin colonies along the coast
Franschhoek
Winelands
Gourmet
cuisine is fully inclusive at our luxury safari lodges, per safari custom. Your stay also includes fine wines from our special bush cellars and offers an extraordinary wine sampling experience. As some of the most influential wine buyers in the South African viticulture industry, our luxury lodges and hotels featured on this itinerary have the best selections of vintages on offer. An experience that works its way wonderfully from your own visit to the cellar door of these special estates while in the winelands.
From start to finish, you will be personally met and transferred to each location on your safari. In addition to these special host touches we include a full day of Private Touring for you. Explore the Cape Winelands, Cape of Good Hope and Hermanus with our top-rated Specialist Guides in the region in a private luxury car with our Custom Touring. Each itinerary is tailored to your interests with our knowledgeable guides. Plus — enjoy stunning scenic drives on your private transfers with our accredited guides from the Garden Route all the way through to the Winelands.
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nights
5 star
Superior suite
Private wine tasting tours of Stellenbosch and beyond in the Cape Winelands
LUXURY SAFARI
WILDLIFE
Fly out to the Greater Kruger
region. The private 30,000-acre reserve where you will be hosted by our team is rich in big cat predators and other plains game such as elephant, rhino and antelope. In just a couple days one can easily see all of Africa’s big game with our expert master trackers. Our all-suite safari accommodation is highest rated in South Africa with opulent settings and private plunge pools in suite.
Enjoy twice daily game drives with professional guides and trackers to see the Big Five and more. For high-thrill adventure add-ons we also offer helicopter rides and hot air ballooning over the Blyde River Canyon and boating, at extra cost. With treasured memories and souvenirs, we fly you to the International Airport for your onward journey home. Depart this beautiful part of the world with the fondest memories of your safari experiences and friendships gained.
3
nights
5 star
Luxury safari lodge
Stay at one of the most award-winning luxury safari lodges in South Africa with all meals and local wine inclusive of your stay. Each suite features a private plunge pool.
Always tailormade.
Guided Safaris® private journeys are fully custom-planned to your choice of travel dates and vacation plan. We include scheduled flights on Africa's most reliable & best-rated carriers to our safari airstrips. Private lodges and exclusive jet charters are also available, quote on request.
Put something special on the calender. Plan your dream safari.
SEASONS + PRICING
FILED UNDER
Royal Safari South Africa
DURATION
10 nights
NOTES
Fully custom safari
RATE CARD 2023
$20,850
per person
$21,450
per person
$20,850
per person
$24,500
per person
What's included
Your safari package includes

Personalized Guided Safaris® Meet + Assist
Luxury accommodation for 10 nights
Daily breakfast basis at the luxury hotels
Guided Safaris® fully hosted Cape touring
Local air from Cape Town to safari location
Roundtrip local transfers from airstrip to lodge
Professionally Guided game drives on safari
All meals included at safari lodge, per custom
Lunch and dinner at lodge served with wine
Full breakfast made-to-order daily
Complimentary in-room minibar and cocktails
Select wines from the lodge cellar included
Traditional afternoon tea at safari lodges
Complimentary laundry service at lodge
Complimentary in-suite WiFi
All local government + hotel taxes

Pricing excludes: Single supplement extra. Flights to Africa at guest expense.

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For almost 30 years, the original Luxury Safari Camps & Lodges collection by Guided Safaris®  has been at the vanguard of private safari experiences through Africa’s most award-winning locations and authentic settings. Embark on an extraordinary private journey for a close to nature, insider’s perspective on the most crucial conservation models in the safari world. Bring your partner, family - or closest friends, and pick a time of year to go. We'll take care of the rest.
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