Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and Buffalo are officially considered the 'Big Five', however it is also possible to see cheetah, hippo, zebra , giraffe and many species of antelope in South Africa to name but a few.

The members of the big five were chosen for the difficulty in hunting them and not their size, which is why the leopard is on the list and the enormous hippopotamus is not. To see these wonderful creatures in their own habitat is an experience that cannot truly be realised without being there in person to witness it for your self.

We offer several variations of the African Safari and you will have a great chance to see these magnificent creatures in the wild.

On the Kwazulu-Natal and Western Cape tour you will explore the game areas and stunning scenery between Johannesburg and Durban before flying to Port Elizabeth to discover the highlights of the Cape's Garden Route and wine lands.

For an adventurous journey of extravagant contrasts: mountains, deserts, dunes, canyons, rivers, inland deltas, lakes and waterfalls, join the South West Africa Overland tour. Visiting Namibia, Zambia, Botswana and South Africa by rugged safari truck this 4 week tour provides a wonderful taste of the vast African landscape.

The classic Cape Escape visits the dramatic Western Cape of South Africa. You will see the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach, Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope. Then it's off to the wine capital of South Africa, Stellenbosch to sample the local vintages. With plenty of other highlights on the way South Africa is an ideal destination for those seeking adventure.

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Feeding Ostriches, meeting African penguins and close elephant encounters are just a few of the things that your kids will love on the Family Adventure holidays to South Africa.

You can Discover South Africa with your family and take an unforgettable journey through the 'Rainbow Nation'. This itinerary concentrates on the Cape an area that encompasses many of the country's most spectacular landscapes and offers a quite incredible range of activities.

The Kruger, Kwazulu and Coast tour also visits the Kingdom of Swaziland and the coast of Mozambique. There is plenty of variety and exciting activities along the way and a chance of encounters of the wild kind!

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There are few places on earth that can provide such a rich and beautiful experience than South Africa, and on the Cycle the Cape tour you will have an opportunity to cycle the rugged coastline of Cape Point and the rolling hills of the Winelands. This itinerary offers plenty more than just cycling too; whale-watching, hiking, swimming or even bungee jumping are on offer as the distances covered on bike are relatively short. However if you are a keen cyclist there are several other challenges over and above the included rides.

To witness the big five by cycle you should join the Transvaal and Game Trials tour and be escorted by armed field guides while discovering the wildlife in this fascinating ecosystem. Cycling in the National Park is an activity that has recently been introduced and is a unique way to visit South Africa.

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