• Best for: Adventure, Family Friendly Best for: Adventure, Family Friendly
  • Duration: 13 Nights Duration: 13 Nights
  • From $10,305 per person From $10,305 per person
  • Best time: May – Nov Best time: May – Nov
South Africa

Cape Town, Overberg, Kruger and Mozambique

Our 13-night private villa trip offers the best of the best accommodation in Cape Town, Hermanus, the Greater Kruger and Mozambique, with architectural and interior design as the focal point of these handpicked accommodation choices. Private homes and lodges allow the focus to be on you. It’s the ultimate way to travel as a group or family, allowing you more freedom and flexibility and removes the worry of other guests. Personal service, discreet staff and your own schedule means everything is tailored just for you.

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Your Adventure Starts Here

Exclusively Yours

Days 1 - 3

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Cape Town, South Africa
Mother city’s natural wonder

On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met and transferred directly to The Queen Victoria Manor House at the V&A Waterfront.

Days 4 - 6

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Hermanus, South Africa
Welcome to the Overberg

Embarking on a private transfer, you will journey to The Overberg, a region situated beyond the mountains to the east of Cape Town.

Days 7 - 9

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Northern Sabi Sands, South Africa
Track the Big 5

Travelling via a combination of private road transfer and a scheduled flight, you'll arrive in the Sabi Sands—a 65,000-hectare exclusive reserve that borders and connects to the Kruger National Park.

Days 10 - 13

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Your trip ends here

Vilanculos, Mozambique
Clear waters and perfect beaches

The growing, coastal town of Vilanculos is located a third of the way up the country’s 2600km coastline.

Days 1 - 3

Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
Mother city’s natural wonder

Explore Table Mountain the Easy Way  (Via Return Cable Car) - Discover the urban landscape of the Mother City, from the colourful streets of Bo Kaap to the Historic Company Gardens, explore boutique galleries and some of the city’s fascinating art projects

Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
Explore Cape Point & Peninsula

Experience the very best of Cape Town with our own touring brand, Scintilla Guided, giving you the most memorable days as you delve through the areas around the Cape Peninsula.

 Franschhoek, South Africa
Franschhoek, South Africa
Explore the Cape Winelands

Discover the best of the Winelands on a full day Guided Scintilla Winelands ramble, led by your expert Scintilla Winelands guide.

Days 4 - 6

Hermanus, South Africa
Hermanus, South Africa
Welcome to the Overberg

Whale Watching Capital - Witness the majestic Southern Right Whales as they migrate to Walker Bay, breaching and frolicking in the clear waters just metres from the shore.

Days 7 - 9

Northern Sabi Sands, South Africa
Northern Sabi Sands, South Africa
Track the Big 5

Exceptional Sightings - Located on the western periphery of the national park, private reserves like Sabi Sands provide a unique and exclusive game experience, granting the privilege of night drives, nature walks and off-road 4x4 safaris

Days 10 - 13

Your trip ends here

Vilanculos, Mozambique
Vilanculos, Mozambique
Clear waters and perfect beaches

Idyllic Beaches - Vilanculos boasts pristine white sandy beaches lapped by turquoise waters.

Days 1 - 3

The Manor House at Queen Victoria Hotel
3 Nights - Cape Town, South Africa

Indulge in the perfect blend of old English charm and modern luxury at this intimate boutique property.

The Manor House at Queen Victoria Hotel

Days 4 - 6

Perivoli Lagoon House
3 Nights - Hermanus, South Africa

Perivoli Lagoon House is an exclusive-use four-bedroom villa set in a stunning 140-hectare reserve of colourful fynbos.

Perivoli Lagoon House

Days 7 - 9

Cheetah Plains
3 Nights - Northern Sabi Sands, South Africa

Designed by an international award-winning firm of architects, Cheetah Plains is an opulent oasis settled in the Big 5 Eden that is Sabi Sands Game Reserve.

Cheetah Plains

Days 10 - 13

Your trip ends here

Santorini
4 Nights - Vilanculos, Mozambique

Nestled above the red cliffs of Kingfisher Bay in Vilanculos, Santorinis’ unfurling view of the archipelago islands and curling mainland in the distance is unsurpassable.

Santorini
  • VIP meet and greet on arrival
  • 13 Nights accommodation with selected meals
  • 2 Full days Scintilla Guided touring with your expert guide
  • Private road transfers where applicable
  • Return light aircraft flights from Kruger Mpumalanga Airport to Cheetah Plains
  • Specified in-house activities at Perivoli, Cheetah Plains and Santorini
  • International flights & airport taxes
  • All meals and drinks (premium and import brand beverages) not specified
  • Any entrance fees and excursions not included in the itinerary
  • Laundry
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Visa entry fees
Ilse Steyn
From $10,305 per person (based on 8 people sharing)
Ilse Steyn
From $10,305 per person (based on 8 people sharing)

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Guest Testimonials

Discover why our guests select Scintilla for their travel to Southern Africa.

Hi Cuan.  Just wanted you to know we have had an amazing time in Namibia!  What an experience!  Yesterday we stopped off at a bar in a very remote village after tracking elephants and had beers and danced with the locals which was fantastic.  Between the orphanage, stops in many villages, the kids we’ve gotten to meet, the Himba village and of course all the animals it has just been incredible.  You organized quite a trip for us!  And now, Botswana!!!

The Soloman Family, USA

My week in Namibia was sensational and went seamlessly. From the welcoming pickup from the airport to the beautiful accommodations and fascinating road-trip across much of the country, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Of particular note, the food at Hoodia Desert Lodge was impeccable and the al fresco lunch prepared by the guide after the visit to Deadvlei and Sossusvlei was simply magical. The sundowners at both Hoodia and Onduli Ridge were top-notch, each offering breathtaking views and fabulous Namibian gin cocktails and bites. What made the entire journey so easily enjoyable was the daily itineraries and maps presented to me upon arrival and the overall organization and attention to detail. My solo sojourn was truly flawless, and I will recommend it widely!

Sarah Scott, ZA

Cuan, everything going to plan so far with stunning weather and excellent service and amazing wildlife in Etosha!! Thanks again for your professionalism. Everything has been magical, and we have definitely brought some luck with us being the first group to find the elephants only after 10 minutes of looking !! Really appreciate your help, and I will be recommending you to our friends back home.

Tom Last, AU

Our guide Charlene was out of this world. She was charming, intelligent, and fun and she showed us the best of Cape Town while also educating us on the journey Cape Town has taken from Apartheid through today. We were fascinated, engaged, and overjoyed to spend our final days in Africa with her. She is truly outstanding.

Paul & Wendy, UK

The trip was FANTASTIC, and our guide Marcus was absolutely superb! We took all of his recommendations for our last free day in the city and can’t thank him enough for the stellar suggestions.

Thomas & Mary Louise, Canada

Please convey my thanks to the Cape Town guiding teams! Without a doubt our most memorable moment of the trip was our visit to the Cape Peninsula with our guide, Chizzy. A major positive, thrilling time. The penguins, picnic and swim at the reservoir, continual birthday celebrations for Jack’s 18th Birthday were all home runs.

Suzanne, Jack & Family, USA

The most important thing for me to tell you is that we had a fabulous time with James exploring the Peninsula of Cape Town! Along with our visit to the Zeitz Museum, our day with James was a highlight of the time we spent in South Africa. He was friendly and open about discussing his experiences growing up with apartheid which I really appreciated. I enjoyed the towns we visited, the restaurant where we had lunch, our visit with the penguins, and our hike out to the shipwreck. Thank you!!

Emma & Lori, USA

Well, we finished up Cape Town this evening, heading to safari tomorrow. We loved the country tour and winery tour, absolutely amazing. Also, our guide for both days, was one of the best we have ever had. We couldn’t imagine a better time and she couldn’t be more flexible. Thank you for setting up this first part of the vacation and setting us up with the tours.

Cory & Heather, USA

It was great! Everything worked out perfectly! We absolutely loved the Sidecar experience – wow, was that fun! We loved our guide in Cape Town, Josh, he was the BEST! He was so fun. We took him for dinners and played golf with him! We just thought Cape Town was fantastic. Wine Country was great. Fantastic.

Joseph, Marsha & Family, USA

On Saturday, we met our guide, Charlene, who was OUTSTANDING. We had missed the Zeitz Museum, and she was happy to let us rearrange our schedule so that we could tour it as well as taking me to a beautiful craft market to buy gifts.  On arriving in the wine country, we enjoyed an amazing lunch at La Motte.  With Charlene's background in wines, she was able to recommend the best wineries to visit on the winetram, as well as several good restaurants in the area.

William & Constance, USA

Cape Town was so scenic and beautiful.  Had an interesting visit around town and to the houses of parliament with a very accommodating guide James.  James made that whole experience everything it was and deserves a lot of credit. What a great place to visit!  What phenomenal food!  What masters of hospitality they all are in Africa!

Jeffery & Barbara, Canada
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