Uniquely Crafted Packaged Safaris
Escape as a couple, as a family or with your own group of friends to explore South Africa’s Cape and Winelands, Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park and Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, along with the beach paradise of Mozambique, within these expertly crafted packaged safaris that showcase 4-star boutique hotel and lodge accommodations with delightful guided experiences.
Choose from three beautiful unique itineraries ranging from 8-11 nights in length, or collaborate with Liz to customize your very own imagined personal Safari experience.
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Private Safaris are designed for 2 or more people
- Choose your Safari Travel Dates – select the timeframe you wish to travel, keeping in mind that each Safari destination has its unique seasonality which can affect pricing based on low season, mid season or peak season.
- Be Inspired with 3 unique Safari Itinerary Packages – select from the below expertly crafted most frequently requested packaged itineraries that are already bundled-up to enjoy the best experiences with the utmost of comfort and stress-free logistical planning…we have already included the top-best fun-filled authentic experiences that embrace Africa’s history.
- Plenty of Free Time in the City – while in the city of Cape Town (offered on each packaged Safari), relax and enjoy all that the city has to offer. Optional Cape explorations can be added-on at additional cost to explore the scenic coast, visit Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, the Cape of Good Hope and the breathtaking Table Mountain aerial cableway.
- Enjoy Culturally Immersive South African Safaris – while at the boutique Safari lodges/camps paired with all the daily game drives for wildlife viewing, along with various included on-site activities. There is also plenty of “you time” while on the active safari portions of each itinerary.
- Experience Authentic Local Cuisine – taste South Africa’s legendary cuisine that marries the best of what is in season embedded within each expertly planned itineraries that include delicious regional dining, inspiring Boma barbecues with cultural performances, Sundowners at Sunsets along with elevated picnics, all designed to wow your palate’s expectations. Of course any special dietary requirements can also be arranged and planned for throughout your journey.
- Personal Happy Factors – for all those special times you might be celebrating on your safari, we can curate any personal “Happy Factors” that you ultimately seek – whether it’s for your birthday, an anniversary celebration or a life milestone reached. “Happy Factors” can also include exclusive local happenings and festivals in the region, a niche interest you might have (photography, art and local crafts), or perhaps an unforgettable private bush-dinner in a breathtaking location, or a memorable hot-air ballooning…whatever you imagine and desire, can become a curated “Happy Factor” just for you (and your family or friends to all enjoy together)!
- Curated Safari Pricing – This is a personalized process in the design of your dream safari. We can create any safari in any region of Africa and work with our partners to provide you quotes within the variable budgets our members may need. Your dates of travel and seasonality, number of travelers and rooms required, along with all your desired accommodations and “Happy Factors” built in, are all factors that will determine pricing. Therefore a personalized quote will be provided for your desired Safari requests, needs, interests and travel timeframes.
- No Keys Required – All custom travel services and private safaris do not utilize keys as this division is entirely separate from the Exchange program (but it is solely owned and managed by ThirdHome and Liz Bates (Director of Adventures & Custom Travel Services). As a professional licensed travel agent with 30+ years experience in luxury travel planning, we have a vast roster of trusted travel partnerships around the world. Our travel partners have already built-in luxury benefits and discounts for our members, and together we have designed packages/tours that are uniquely our own and cannot be found anywhere else out there.
- Custom Travel Research & Planning Fee – All custom travel services and private safaris have a required research & planning fee that is $200 which a member pays upfront for us to begin the process in quoting you itinerary and options (ThirdHome would charge member’s credit card for this fee). If you decide to book a custom travel package with us we apply this fee as a payment towards your total trip cost. However if you do not end up booking anything through ThirdHome Travel, then this fee is non-refundable. The fee cannot be applied as credit towards the Exchange program nor your personal Exchange account.
Safari packages
The royal safari (7 Nights)
This classic short Safari showcases the spirit of South Africa within the Royal Portfolio boutique hotels and lodges, with ample free time in Cape Town, then onward to the breathtaking Winelands, and ending with a spectacular finale at in Kruger National Park for Big 5 game drives and wildlife encounters.
THE ROYAL SILO HOTEL CAPE TOWN
Royal LA Residence Winelands
Royal Malewane Waterside Lodge Kruger National Park
The 8-Night Safari Itinerary & Inclusions:
- VIP Meet and Greet upon arrival into Cape Town International Airport (assistance with immigration and luggage)
- Private Arrival & Departure Ground Transfers to/from airport in each location (in S-Class Mercedes Benz with driver)
- All internal logistical transportation services by ground and domestic/private flights as needed per itinerary
- 2 Nights Cape Town – at The Royal Silo Hotel (in Silo Room King accommodations)
- Silo Hotel inclusions – daily breakfast, limited mini bar and in-room snacks, access to gym & spa
- Cape Peninsula Full-Day Tour – includes Table Mountain cable car ride & Cape of Good Hope with Boulders Beach Penguins Colony encounter, visit the Lighthouse and local lunch stop in charming fishing town
- 2 Nights Winelands – at The Royal La Residence (in Superior King Suite accommodations)
- La Residence inclusions – daily breakfast, snacks, local beverages, house wines, coffees and teas, full mini bar, laundry service, shuttle service into the town of Franschhoek
- Winelands Full-Day Tour – includes 2 luxury wine tastings with snacks & lunch reservations at Delaire Graff or Tokara (lunch is personally chosen off their daily menu and paid directly to restaurant)
- 4 Nights Kruger National Park – at The Royal Malawane Waterside Lodge (in Luxury King Suite accommodations)
- Royal Malawane Waterside inclusions – All meals daily during stay, snacks, coffees and teas, full mini bar, South African Reserve wines and beverages (excludes champagne), 2 daily game drives and bush walks, laundry service
- All lodging taxes, compulsory conservation fees and local community levies included in package
Safari Cost: starting from $16,295 per person
Southern Africa Highlights Safari (9 Nights)
This marvelous Safari showcases the spirit of South Africa showcasing a variety of legendary boutique hotels and lodges, with ample free time in Cape Town, then onward to Kruger National Park and Sabi Sabi Game Reserve for Big 5 game drives and wildlife encounters, and ending with a memorable finale in the beautiful Victoria Falls region.
The One&Only Resort Cape Town
Thornybush Saseka Tented Camp Kruger National Park
Victoria Falls Hotel
The 9-Night Safari Itinerary & Inclusions:
- VIP Meet and Greet upon arrival into Cape Town International Airport (assistance with immigration and luggage)
- Private Arrival & Departure Ground Transfers to/from airport in each location (in S-Class Mercedes Benz with driver)
- All internal logistical transportation services by ground and domestic/private flights as needed per itinerary
- 4 Nights Cape Town – at The One&Only Resort Hotel (in Marina Table Mountain King Suite accommodations)
- One&Only Resort inclusions – daily breakfast and access to gym & spa
- Cape Point Full-Day Tour – includes coastal journey to the Cape of Good Hope, funicular ride to summit, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Simon’s Town
- 3 Nights in Kruger National Park – at Thornybush Saseka Tented Camp (in Luxury Tent accommodations)
- Thornybusy Saseka Camp inclusions – all meals, snacks, all local drinks (soft drinks, house wines, beers and spirits, coffees and teas), morning and afternoon game drives in open safari 4X4 vehicles, laundry service
- 2 Nights Victoria Falls – at The Victoria Falls Hotel (in Stables Signature Wing King accommodations)
- Victoria Falls inclusions – breakfast daily, private tour of Victoria Falls with guide and a Sundowner Cruise on the Zambezi River aboard the Zambezi Explorer Signature Deck with snacks and drinks
- All lodging taxes, compulsory conservation fees and local community levies included in package
Safari Cost: starting from $17,795 per person
The cape city, Bush & Beach safari (11 Nights)
This extraordinary Safari showcases the ultimate experiences of South Africa showcasing a variety of legendary boutique hotels and lodges, with ample free time in Cape Town, sipping the Winelands region, then onward to Kruger National Park and Sabi Sabi Game Reserve for Big 5 game drives and wildlife encounters, with a memorable finale in the idyllic beach paradise of Mozambique.
The One&Only Resort Cape Town
Lanzerac The Winelands
Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp Kruger National Park
Azura Benguerra Island Mozambique
The 11-Night Safari Itinerary & Inclusions:
- VIP Meet and Greet upon arrival into Cape Town International Airport (assistance with immigration and luggage)
- Private Arrival & Departure Ground Transfers to/from airport in each location (in S-Class Mercedes Benz with driver)
- All internal logistical transportation services by ground and domestic/private flights as needed per itinerary
- 3 Nights Cape Town – at The One&Only Resort Hotel (in Marina Table Mountain King Suite accommodations)
- One&Only Resort inclusions – daily breakfast and access to gym & spa
- 2 Nights in the Winelands – at Lanzerac Hotel & Spa (in Junior Suite King accommodations)
- Lanzerac Winelands inclusions – full Continental English breakfast daily, select mini-bar replenishment daily, premium wine tasting of 5 Lanzerac Estate wines, guided cellar tour, use of the Spa’s hydro therapy facilities
- 3 Nights in Kruger National Park – at Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp (in Luxury Suite King accommodations)
- Sabi Sabi Little Bush Camp inclusions – all meals, snacks, select beverages, day and evening game drives in open safari 4X4 vehicles, walking safaris, exclusive access and entrance fees into Sabi Sabi Game Reserve
- 3 Nights in Mozambique – at Azura Benguerra Beach Resort (in Infinity Beach Villa King accommodations)
- Mozambique inclusions – all meals including beach dinners, local beers & spirits, selection of house wines, soft drinks, teas/coffees, water, sunset cocktails of the day served at Sala, onsite host/staff services, Landrover island drive, sunset dhow cruise, use of snorkeling equipment, kayaks and paddleboards, roundtrip helicopter transfers, EVAC medical insurance
- All lodging taxes, compulsory conservation fees and local community levies included in package
Safari Cost: starting from $25,995 per person
Seasonality, number of travelers and desired Happy Factors will determine pricing
To Get Started – Collaborate With Liz
Custom Travel Planning Quotes
Seasonality, number of travelers and desired Happy Factors will determine pricing
Please Note that Custom Travel Planning Fees apply to all Private Adventures
Fees range from $100 – $250 for all travel research, safari quotes and coordination of trip planning
Custom Travel Planning Fees are applied towards final trip cost; if however a member opts out of booking a safari with ThirdHome Travel once the research has been done, then the fee paid is non-refundable.
Deposits & Final Payments
A Deposit will be required to book & confirm your custom Safari Adventure
Final payments are required 60-90 days prior to your departure
Custom Travel Planning Fees are non-refundable if a booking does not transpire
Deposits & Final Payments are non-refundable for all My Private Adventures
Terms & Conditions
ThirdHome strongly recommends that all members consider the purchase of travel insurance.
ThirdHome has partnered with USI Affinity Travel Insurance providing members full travel coverage with a discount – to obtain a quote CLICK HERE.
Please Note: Cancel for Any Reason insurance is required to be purchased within 14-days of confirming your participation (your paid Adventure deposit); otherwise Standard Insurance can be purchased at any time prior to your departure.
ThirdHome Adventures & Custom Travel reserves the right to modify, change or cancel itinerary accommodations and/or alter tour routing and operations, if conditions beyond our control and that of our travel partners who operate our journeys, require such alterations thereof due to any unforeseen circumstances.
Any traveler that elects not to purchase travel insurance, agrees to release ThirdHome and its tour operation partners from liability for any loss of funds incurred due to the cancellation of a specific ThirdHome Adventure or Custom Travel Vacation as a result of, but not limited to, an act of God, a failure to purchase travel insurance, the cessation of business with respect to a tour operator/ground operator partnered services, and/or the failure of a tour operator/ground operator to refund consumer deposits or final payments following the cancellation of a planned vacation and/or Adventure beyond our control.
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