Bundled trips, built locally
Travel Packages
Most travelers pick a package because they want someone else to handle logistics. The good ones are designed by operators who know the ground — not assembled in a call centre.
Six common package types
Indicative costs are per-person, double-occupancy, excluding international flights and visas. Always confirm what your operator’s rate actually includes — see the inclusions list below.
Safari + beach
10–12 daysFrom USD 4,500 pp
The classic combo — wildlife in the bush, decompression on the coast. Easy logistics out of Johannesburg.
Example. 5 nights Kruger / Sabi Sand + 5 nights Mozambique island
Multi-country safari
10–14 daysFrom USD 7,500 pp
The 'Africa highlights' arc. Three countries, one trip — good light-aircraft logistics required.
Example. Cape Town → Botswana Delta → Victoria Falls
Family safari
8–10 daysFrom USD 3,500 per adult, kids reduced
Family-friendly lodges, malaria-free options, kids-on-safari programs. Best for children aged 6+.
Example. Malaria-free Kruger Lowveld + Cape Town
Honeymoon
10–14 daysFrom USD 6,000 pp
Private game vehicles, beach villas, dinner-on-the-deck nights. Most lodges offer a small honeymoon perk.
Example. Cape Winelands + Sabi Sand + Mozambique island
Gorilla & wildlife
10–14 daysFrom USD 9,500 pp (incl. permits)
Two of Africa's defining wildlife experiences in one trip. Gorilla permits priced in (USD 1,500 Rwanda).
Example. Rwanda gorillas + Serengeti / Mara migration
Self-drive overland
21+ daysFrom USD 2,500 pp
Equipped 4x4 with rooftop tent. Long, slow, transformative — built around independence.
Example. Cape Town → Namibia → Botswana → Vic Falls
The fine print
What “all-inclusive” actually means
Two operators can quote the same headline rate and deliver very different trips. Always check both lists below before comparing prices.
Typically included
- All accommodation in vetted properties
- Internal flights and light-aircraft transfers
- Park and reserve entry fees
- Game drives and listed activities
- Meals (breakfast minimum, often full board)
- Airport meet-and-greet, transfers
- 24/7 in-country emergency support
Usually excluded
- International flights to Africa
- Visas and gorilla permits (priced separately when applicable)
- Premium drinks and personal extras
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
When to book
Lead time matters
African travel rewards planning. The earlier you commit, the more choice you have, and the smoother the trip is on the ground.
Gorilla permits
9–12 months
Peak-season safaris
9–12 months
Mid-range packages
4–6 months
City + beach packages
2–4 months
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