South Africa & Botswana Family Active Safari
From $10,599 - $12,599 /person
+$4,400 internal air
11 days
10 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
South Africa & Botswana Family Active Safari
11 days
10 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere Hotels
2024: Jun-Jul, Dec 2025: Jun-Jul, Dec
Biking, the Big Five & Luxury Game Lodges
There's no other Africa trip like this. And you and your family will know it when you're eye to eye with a giraffe—from your bike, on foot or in an open-top 4x4. This active safari journey is more than you can imagine and everything you expect: premiere lodges, untamed landscapes and once-in-a-lifetime cycling and hiking—all seamlessly connected by our private charter flights.
Highlights
- Discover the wonders of singularly beautiful Cape Town, a captivating place to start your adventure vacation
- Bike with your family among elephants in Botswana, antelope in the Cederbergs and penguins on the Cape
- Safari in open-topped Land Rovers with our expert local guides and spot the legendary Big Five
- Enjoy the views on private charter flights that smoothly connect diverse African landscapes and top-notch lodges
This is a Special Departure. See Terms & Conditions.
Start Cape Town
End Johannesburg
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Gain insight into traditional and contemporary South African culture from our local friends • Hike along Table Mountain's slopes to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden • Bike from Cape Point to Chapman's Peak, possibly spotting ostriches, baboons, zebras and elands • Kids learn a local township craft.
Nights 1-2
A historic manor house in the Cape winelands with stunning views of Table Mountain. (pool, spa)
Days 3-4
Mountain bike and walk with family through Bushmans Kloof game reserve • Ancient Bushman rock art and red hartebeest embellish the scenery • Relax and play at one of Africa's top lodges.
Nights 3-4
This wilderness retreat features a gorgeous landscape and is home to a wide variety of antelope and birds. (pool, spa)
Days 5-6
Board a private flight to remote Mashatu • Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, learn to track classic African animals on a mountain bike route teeming with wildlife, including giraffes and the big cats • Bike in Botswana among elephants on their ancient paths.
Nights 5-6
A spectacularly remote luxury camp built around a water hole where one of southern Africa's largest elephant herds congregates. (pool)
Days 7-8
Watch for hippos and vervet monkeys from our resort on the river • Venture to the bottom of a deep canyon in a glass elevator to explore the lush and rare Afromontane forest • Hike the dramatic Great Escarpment, offering wild vistas of the bush • Browse the handicrafts in a vibrant artisan community.
Nights 7-8
These luxurious tented suites are nestled on a rose and macadamia farm along the Sabie River, where hippos sometimes bathe. (pool, spa)
Days 9-11
In Londolozi, spot the Big Five and other fascinating creatures, like dung beetles and lilac-breasted rollers, during exhilarating bush excursions on foot and in Landies • In a traditional Shangaan community, join our friends from the Africa Foundation to learn about local projects • Raise a toast to a once-in-a-lifetime family adventure.
Nights 9-10
An elegant game lodge on the Sand River offering chalets with balconies for observing elephants and hippos in the wild. Travel + Leisure World's Best. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
On this trip we travel by private 8- to 20-passenger turboprop planes to reach the exclusive hotels and activities this destination has to offer while minimizing total travel time.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
A historic manor house in the Cape winelands with stunning views of Table Mountain. (pool, spa)
Nights 3-4
Premiere Hotel
This wilderness retreat features a gorgeous landscape and is home to a wide variety of antelope and birds. (pool, spa)
Nights 5-6
Premiere Hotel
A spectacularly remote luxury camp built around a water hole where one of southern Africa's largest elephant herds congregates. (pool)
Nights 7-8
Premiere Hotel
These luxurious tented suites are nestled on a rose and macadamia farm along the Sabie River, where hippos sometimes bathe. (pool, spa)
Nights 9-10
Premiere Hotel
An elegant game lodge on the Sand River offering chalets with balconies for observing elephants and hippos in the wild. Travel + Leisure World's Best. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool)
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Bikes
Ready to Ride
On this trip where Backroads custom titanium bikes are not available, we offer local bikes that are well suited for the terrain on our routes.
Included in your trip price
Included in your trip price
- Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
- Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
- On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Included in your trip price
- For children up to 85 pounds
- Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
- Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
- Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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