7 Day Cape Town Safari & Coastal Escape | Sabi Sand & Cape Town

Experience two distinctly different sides of South Africa on a seven day journey combining the wildlife rich landscapes of Sabi Sand with Cape Town’s mountains, coastline, and city life.

Begin in Sabi Sand Game Reserve, where days are spent on guided game drives in search of the Big Five, with a bush walk offering another perspective on the wilderness. From here, fly from Hoedspruit to Cape Town, where safari landscapes give way to the Atlantic coastline and one of Africa’s most distinctive cities.

Explore Cape Town from the V&A Waterfront to Table Mountain before spending a day along the Cape Peninsula, following the coastline to Cape Point and Boulders Beach.

Why We Designed It This Way

Choose this journey if you want to experience both safari and Cape Town within one week.

Rather than adding more regions to a seven day itinerary, we keep the journey focused on two of South Africa’s defining experiences. Sabi Sand gives you dedicated time in one of the country’s best known private game reserves, while Cape Town brings a completely different combination of city, mountain, and coast.

Flying from Hoedspruit to Cape Town connects the two without unnecessary overland travel, leaving more of your week for the experiences themselves.

Journey Highlights

• Search for the Big Five in Sabi Sand Game Reserve

• Explore the reserve on guided game drives

• Experience the wilderness from another perspective on a guided bush walk

• Fly from Hoedspruit to Cape Town

• Spend time along Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront

• Ascend Table Mountain by cable car

• Travel along Chapman’s Peak Drive to Cape Point

• Visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach

All that remains is for you to experience South Africa.

At Tourwithpipi, we don’t just plan safaris we curate stories worth remembering. Every journey is crafted with heart, care, and authenticity.

From handpicked lodges to seasoned guides who know every secret corner of the savannah, we bring you closer to the true essence of Africa.

Expect seamless service, immersive experiences, and the kind of warmth that feels like traveling with family.

Welcome to South Africa. Upon arrival in Cape Town, you will be met by the TourWithPipi team and assisted with your onward connection. Take a flight to Hoedspruit, where you will be met and transferred by road to Sabi Sand Game Reserve, travelling through the landscapes of the Lowveld.

On arrival at Arathusa Safari Lodge, settle in before heading out on your first guided game drive. With opportunities to encounter the Big Five, this is your introduction to the rhythm of the bush. As the day closes, return to the lodge for a peaceful first evening in the reserve.

Meals: Full Board

Overnight: Arathusa safari lodge

After breakfast, continue your safari experience with a morning game drive through Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Explore the reserve’s wildlife-rich landscapes and look out for the variety of species found in the area.

Continue with your safari experience in the afternoon before returning to the lodge for the evening.

Meals: Full Board

Overnight: Arathusa safari lodge

After breakfast, enjoy a guided bush walk in Sabi Sand, offering a closer look at the smaller details of the reserve and its natural surroundings.

Later, continue with a game drive through the reserve, exploring different areas and looking out for wildlife before returning to the lodge for the evening.

Meals: Full Board

Overnight: Arathusa safari lodge

After breakfast, depart Sabi Sand and travel by road to Hoedspruit for your scheduled flight to Cape Town.

Upon arrival in Cape Town, continue to the V&A Waterfront and spend some time exploring the area before settling into your hotel for the evening.

Meals: Full Board

Overnight: The Commodore hotel

After breakfast, begin your exploration of Cape Town with a visit to Table Mountain. Take the cable car to the summit and enjoy views across the city and surrounding coastline.

Continue exploring Cape Town before returning to your hotel for a relaxed evening.

Meals: Full Board

Overnight: The Commodore hotel

After breakfast, set out along the Cape Peninsula, travelling via the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive towards Cape Point.

Continue to Cape Point before visiting Boulders Beach, home to a colony of African penguins. After exploring the area, return to Cape Town for the evening.

Meals: Full Board

Overnight: The Commodore hotel

After breakfast, enjoy your final morning in Cape Town before continuing with your onward travel arrangements.

Your journey comes to an end as you depart Cape Town.

Meals: Breakfast