Specialists in the Art of Southern Africa Travel
All of our Elite Southern Africa travel packages have been developed in conjunction with Trans Africa Safaris (TAS). TAS, specializing in tailor-made tours within South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia and the Indian Ocean Islands, was established in 1918, and is one of the oldest and most prestigeous wholesale inbound tour operators in Southern Africa. With a Head Office in Cape Town and representatives in Johannesburg and Durban, clients can travel confident in the fact that they are never far from the expert assistance and guidance of our travel professionals.
Trans Africa Safaris' knowledgeable, dedicated and experienced staff are on hand to provide you with a seamless, comprehensive and exclusive experience underpinned by prompt professional service, a thorough understanding of the needs of the most discerning travelers, and an in-depth knowledge of Southern Africa.
Services include the following:
- Fully inclusive private tour packages throughout Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Islands
- Hotel and lodge reservations
- Transfers
- Tours and excursions
- Luxury trains - Blue Train & Rovos Rail
- Scheduled domestic and regional air
- Private air charter
- Self-drive (car rental)
The following is a list of current Elite Southern Africa tour offerings. Click on the tour name for more information.
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Alluring South Africa (9 nights)
- 4 nights in Cape Town at the legendary Mount Nelson Hotel
- 1 night in Johannesburg at the elegant Westcliff
- 4 nights at the renown Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, located adjacent to the Kruger National Park and home to the “Big 5”
- Option of private touring or self-drive vehicle in Cape Town
- Scheduled flight Cape Town / Johannesburg Light aircraft transfer Johannesburg / Sabi Sabi / Johannesburg
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Botswana Journeys in the Wilderness (4 Nights - Deluxe)
Option 1 Routing: Maun / Jao / Mombo / Maun
- 2 nights at Jao Camp, situated in a private reserve on a remote large island, to the west of the Moremi Game Reserve in the heart of the Okavango Delta.
- 2 nights at Mombo Camp in the Moremi Game Reserve surrounded by open floodplains that teem with game. The highlight here is the concentrations of plains game and all the predators – including the big cats!
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Botswana Journeys in the Wilderness (4 Nights – Deluxe)
Option 2 Routing: Maun / Mombo / Kings Pool / Maun
- 2 nights at Mombo Camp in the Moremi Game Reserve surrounded by open floodplains that teem with game. The highlight here is the concentrations of plains game and all the predators – including the big cats!
- 2 nights at Kings Pool, magnificently located in a private reserve in the Linyanti area, on the western boundary of Chobe National Park where the new Premier Camp overlooks the hippo filled Kings Pool Lagoon and the Linyanti River to the north.
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Botswana Journeys in the Wilderness (6 Nights - First Class)
Option 3 Routing: Maun / Chitabe / Little Vumbura / Duma Tau / Maun
- 2 nights at Chitabe Camp, bordered by the Moremi Game reserve to the north and east and offers guests “Classical Okavango” scenery.
- 2 nights at Little Vumbura, a beautiful tented camp situated to the north of Mombo in a private reserve.
- 2 nights at DumaTau, a luxury tented camp, in a private 125 000 hectare Linyanti Wildlife Reserve bordering on the western boundary of Chobe National Park in northern Botswana.
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Bush and Beach (9 nights)
Option 1: Lion Sands and Royal Palm / Mauritius
- 3 nights at Sabi Sand’s Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Game Reserve – home to the “Big 5”
- 1 night in Johannesburg at the Airport InterContinental Hotel
- 5 nights in Mauritius at The Royal Plam which is nestled in the heart of Grand Baie, a little village on the Northern coast of the island. Service levels are unmatched with a ratio of three staff per suite to ensure the highest standards possible.
- Light aircraft transfers Johannesburg / Lion Sands / Johannesburg
- Scheduled flights Johannesburg / Mauritius / Johannesburg
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Bush And Beach (9 nights)
Option 2: Lion Sands and Sainte Anne / Seychelles
- 3 nights at Sabi Sand’s Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Game Reserve – home to the “Big 5”
- 1 night in Johannesburg at the Airport InterContinental Hotel
- 5 nights on Sainte Anne in the Seychelles offering guests the ultimate luxury in typical Seychelles scenery. The island is surrounded by the Saine Anne Marine National Park and is characterised by spectacular white beaches and dramatic granite outcrops. The hotel is the only one on the island and occupies less than a quarter of Sainte Anne's land mass, preserving the unspoilt beauty and natural environment.
- Light aircraft transfers Johannesburg / Lion Sands / Johannesburg
- Scheduled flights Johannesburg / Seychelles / Johannesburg
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Bush And Beach (9 nights)
Option 3: Royale Malewane and Royal Palm / Mauritius
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3 nights at the heavenly Royal Malewane Private Game Reserve in the Thornybush Reserve home to the “Big 5”
- 1 night in Johannesburg at the Airport InterContinental Hotel
- 5 nights in Mauritius at The Royal Plam which is nestled in the heart of Grand Baie, a little village on the Northern coast of the island. Service levels are unmatched with a ratio of three staff per suite to ensure the highest standards possible.
- Light aircraft transfers Johannesburg / Royal Malewane or Lion Sands / Johannesburg
- Scheduled flights Johannesburg / Mauritius / Johannesburg
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Bush And Beach (9 nights)
Option 4: Royale Malewane and Sainte Anne / Seychelles
- 3 nights at the heavenly Royal Malewane Private Game Reserve in the Thornybush Reserve home to the “Big 5”
- 1 night in Johannesburg at the Airport InterContinental Hotel
- 5 nights on Sainte Anne in the Seychelles offering guests the ultimate luxury in typical Seychelles scenery. The island is surrounded by the Saine Anne Marine National Park and is characterised by spectacular white beaches and dramatic granite outcrops. The hotel is the only one on the island and occupies less than a quarter of Sainte Anne's land mass, preserving the unspoilt beauty and natural environment.
- Light aircraft transfers Johannesburg / Lion Sands / Johannesburg
- Scheduled flights Johannesburg / Seychelles / Johannesburg
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Footprints in Southern Africa (4 nights)
- 4 nights in the Okavango Delta on an all-inclusive basis. 2 nights at Eagle Island Camp (water camp in the heart of the permanent wetlands) and 2 nights at Khwai River Lodge (land camp on perimeter of Moremi Game Reserve)
- Choice of game viewing activities including mokoro (dugout canoe), 4x4 game drives, spotlight night drives, walking trails, pontoon cruises and bird-watching
- Scheduled flights in economy class – Johannesburg / Maun / Johannesburg
- Light aircraft transfers, Maun / Eagle Island Camp / Khwai River Lodge / Maun
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Jewels of South Africa (10 nights)
- 3 nights in Cape Town at the elegant Cellars-Hohenort Hotel
- 3 nights on the Garden Route at the past home the President’s Cup, The Fancourt Hotel
- 1 night in Johannesburg at the sumptuous Michelangelo Hotel
- 3 nights at Jackalberry Lodge, located within Thornybush Game Reserve– home to the “Big 5”
- Self-drive vehicle in Cape Town and Johannesburg
- Scheduled flight George / Johanneburg and light aircraft transfer Johannesburg / Jackalberry /JNB
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Natural Encounters (6 nights)
- 4 nights in the Okavango Delta and 2 nights in Chobe National Park on an all-inclusive basis.
- 2 nights at Eagle Island Camp (water camp in the heart of the permanent wetlands), 2 nights at Khwai River Lodge (land camp on perimeter of Moremi Game Reserve) and 2 nights at Savute Elephant Camp (land camp in the Savute Channel - home to one of Africa’s largest concentrations of elephant)
- Choice of game viewing activities including mokoro (dugout canoe), 4x4 game drives, spotlight night drives, walking trails, pontoon cruises and bird-watching
- Scheduled flights in economy class - Johannesburg / Maun / Johannesburg
- Light aircraft transfers, Maun / Eagle Island Camp / Khwai River Lodge / Savute Elephant Camp / Maun
- Exclusive to Elite Southern Africa guests - one complimentary private dining experience
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South African Discoveries (8 Nights)
Option 1: With guided touring in Cape Town
- 2 nights in Cape Winelands at the charming Le Quartier Francais Hotel
- 3 nights in Cape Town at the legendary Mount Nelson Hotel
- 1 night in Johannesburg at the elegant Westcliff
- 2 nights at the Sabi Sand’s Lion Sands Private Game Reserve – home to the “Big 5”
- Transfers and tours on a private vehicle basis
- Scheduled flight Cape Town / Johannesburg
- Light aircraft transfer Johannesburg / Lion Sands / Johannesburg
- Exclusive to Elite Southern Africa guests – one complimentary high tea and dinner per person at Mount Nelson Hotel as well as a complimentary dinner at The Westcliff
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South African Discoveries (8 Nights)
Option 2: With self-drive in Cape Town
- 2 nights in Cape Winelands at the charming Le Quartier Francais Hotel
- 3 nights in Cape Town at the legendary Mount Nelson Hotel
- 1 night in Johannesburg at the elegant Westcliff
- 2 nights at the Sabi Sand’s Lion Sands Private Game Reserve – home to the “Big 5”
- Transfers and tours on a private vehicle basis
- Scheduled flight Cape Town / Johannesburg
- Light aircraft transfer Johannesburg / Lion Sands / Johannesburg
- Exclusive to Elite Southern Africa guests – one complimentary high tea and dinner per person at Mount Nelson Hotel as well as a complimentary dinner at The Westcliff
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Victoria Falls / Zambia (2 nights)
- 2 nights at the deluxe colonial-styled Royal Livingstone on the Zambian side of the Victoria Falls- one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World
- Sunset cruise on the Zambezi River, inclusive of drinks and canapés
- Guided walking tour of Victoria Falls
- Flights in economy class – Johannesburg / Livingstone / Johannesburg
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