Elements of Southern Africa: A Curated Safari
Overview
Designed. Untamed. Elemental.
This 12-night Southern Africa safari is composed with intention. Each destination is selected for its aesthetic, rhythm, and sense of place. Beginning in Cape Town with design-led exploration and refined hospitality, the journey moves from curated cultural immersion to the wildlife-rich landscapes of the Sabi Sand, before concluding on the pristine shores of Mozambique’s Indian Ocean.
Architecture, wilderness, and ocean form the defining elements of this safari. Designed for travelers who value thoughtful composition as much as adventure, this is Southern Africa experienced through a lens of balance, flow, and quiet refinement.
Highlights
- An exclusive design-led introduction to Cape Town
- Private safari in the Sabi Sand at Cheetah Plains
- Five nights of barefoot luxury at Kisawa in Mozambique
- A seamless blend of culture, wilderness, and coastal serenity
Destinations
Mozambique | South Africa
Itinerary Overview
Experiences off the beaten track.
Crafted for the bold + discerning.
Itinerary Breakdown
Days 1–3
Days 1–3
Arrive
Cape Town
Check-in
Brookdale House
Your Southern Africa safari begins in Cape Town, where you are privately transferred by Travel Black to Brookdale House, a refined retreat overlooking the Atlantic Seaboard. Over three days, explore the city through privately curated experiences with Design Safaris, revealing Cape Town through architecture, art, culture, and landscape.
An introductory afternoon offers a bespoke immersion into the city’s creative pulse, followed by a design-led journey into the Cape Winelands where heritage estates and contemporary art spaces sit among sculptural vineyards. Your final day explores the Creative Peninsula, where dramatic coastal scenery meets artisan studios and architectural highlights – creating a layered, visually rich introduction to Southern Africa.
Accommodation
Where You’ll Stay:
Brookdale House
Brookdale House is an elegant city sanctuary offering panoramic views, contemporary interiors, and a calm sense of privacy. Its understated design provides a composed beginning to your Southern Africa safari.
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 4 - 7
Day 4 - 7
Arrive
Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve
Check-in
Cheetah Plains
Fly by FedAir to Hoedspruit and continue into the Sabi Sand for four nights at Cheetah Plains. Here, your Southern Africa safari shifts from curated cultural immersion to untamed wilderness, where wildlife movement defines the pace of each day.
Early mornings begin with coffee before heading out on private game drives in search of leopards, lions, elephants, and other iconic species. Afternoons transition into golden-hour drives often concluding with sundowners in remote bush locations, while evenings are spent dining beneath open skies, immersed in the quiet intensity of the African wilderness.
Accommodation
Where You’ll Stay:
Cheetah Plains
Cheetah Plains combines contemporary architecture with a deeply personal safari ethos. Private villas feature expansive living spaces, dedicated guiding teams, and electric safari vehicles for a quieter, more refined bush experience.
Itinerary Breakdown
Days 8 - 12
Days 8 - 12
Arrive
Benguerra Island, Mozambique
Check in
Kisawa
Continue your Southern Africa safari with a flight to Vilanculos and onward transfer to Kisawa on Benguerra Island. After the depth and drama of safari, the Indian Ocean introduces a gentler rhythm defined by horizon, sea breeze, and open space.
Days unfold between marine exploration, island excursions, and time at leisure along pristine beaches. Whether venturing out by dhow, snorkeling vibrant reefs, or simply absorbing the stillness of your surroundings, this final chapter offers restoration, privacy, and a seamless connection to the elements.
Accommodation
Where You’ll Stay:
Kisawa
Kisawa blends innovative design with traditional Mozambican craftsmanship. Spacious beachfront residences offer private pools, expansive decks, and uninterrupted ocean views, delivering refined seclusion at the edge of the Indian Ocean.
Itinerary Breakdown
Day 13
Day 13
After a final breakfast overlooking the Indian Ocean, transfer to Vilanculos for your onward journey home – departing with the design, wilderness, and oceanic elements that define this curated Southern Africa safari.
Journeys with Ker & Downey® Africa range from USD 850 to USD 3,000 per person per night, shaped by destination, seasonality, and the specialist experiences selected. Single supplement charges apply, and final pricing will be provided after the initial consultation.
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