Tailor-Made Holidays in South Africa

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Why South Africa? Map How We Work Small Group Travel Our Experts Gallery Testimonials Blog

FANTASTIC GAME-VIEWING, VIBRANT CITIES AND SOME OF THE WORLD’S BEST WINERIES…

Alongside its amazing natural splendour, South Africa offers great cultural richness, vibrant cities and world-class food and wine. It also has some of the most sophisticated and stylish lodges. Despite its popularity, the country has many unspoilt and uncrowded corners that we can open up for you.

Always a leader in conservation, South Africa is more focused than ever on the rehabilitation of its wildlife areas. The private concessions adjoining the Kruger National Park have some of the world’s best to offer in terms of both game-viewing and places to stay

In other areas the number of malaria-free parks is growing rapidly, enabling families with younger children to sample the delights of safari. For adventurers, the Karoo is little travelled, but a startlingly beautiful region, as are the Kalahari desert and the west coast.

Our favourite lodges and camps in South Africa tend to be small and owner-run, with the very best resident guides and set in the most awe-inspiring locations.

For the latest travel update on this destination, please contact us to speak to one of our experts.

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Area in Focus

For greater flexibility families may wish to self-drive in South Africa, taking in sunsets along the spectacular Garden Route.

Our Service

Getting It Right Every Time

INITIAL CONVERSATION

Your Destination Expert will build a relationship with you and a nuanced understanding of what you want from your holiday.

Creating an itinerary

Once we know you, we can match our years of specialist knowledge to you and begin designing your extraordinary trip.

Collaborate

We will continue refining your itinerary adding in those special touches and leaving no stone unturned to make sure that every day is spectacular.

24/7 Service

From the moment you leave home, we will be on hand to ensure a totally seamless experience.

Your Contribution

We work in some of the most ecologically and culturally sensitive parts of the world, so have always been conscious of operating in a way that has a positive impact on both the environment and the people.

When you travel with us, we will make a contribution on your behalf to one of the following charities: All About the Light Foundation in Africa, ABOUTAsia Travel & Schools in Cambodia, the Alalay Foundation in Bolivia and Scott Polar Research Institute in the Polar Regions.

If clients are interested, we are always keen to get them involved in local projects and conservation efforts. Whether it be whale counting in Antarctica or rhino relocation in Kenya, you will leave knowing your actions have made a difference.

Flights, Getting to + Navigating the Airport

Our service includes booking and managing all your international and domestic flights. However, you can also book your own international flights if you would prefer. We can also organise private charters and private jet travel for both international and domestic flights.

We have a fantastic VIP service in place to help you navigate the airport and make your journey as smooth and easy as possible. We can collect you from your home, take you to the airport and escort you through check-in and immigration to avoid any queues, straight through to the airport lounge before boarding your flight. The same service can be put in place on your return journey.

Flexibility

We understand that one of the most important factors to our clients is flexibility to give you as much assurance as possible when booking your next trip. We are extremely flexible and are on hand to discuss with you the latest updates on flexibility in any one of our destinations.

Insurance

We have excellent relationships with a handful of insurance companies who provide various forms of cover. Each one offers a different policy with varying terms and conditions, so we strongly recommend getting a series of quotes and discussing your personal requirements in detail with them in order to find the best one for you.

Protection

Booking and travelling with an accredited tour operator is more important than ever. cazenove+loyd is a bonded tour operator and is ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Our ATOL number is 3208. This means that the UK government guarantees all funds paid out to a bonded operator and is bound to pay in full if the bond holder is unable to deliver as contracted. This gives our clients peace of mind and full financial protection. Please see our booking conditions for further information.

Safety + Sanitation

We have put the relevant measures in place so that our destinations are ready to welcome you safely. In all of our destinations, sanitation and hygiene in our vehicles and the properties we work with are extensive, with cleaning protocols rigidly followed as well as other necessary safety requirements. We always arrange private vehicles and guides for our clients when travelling in a destination.

Pricing + Payments

The price of our service is dependent on the intricacies of the itinerary. No two trips are the same. Our philosophy is to make every detail tailored just to you.

For the latest details on deposit and balance payments and schedules, please get in touch to speak to an expert.

WHY CAZENOVE + LOYD?

A Highly Exclusive, Innovative + Personal Way to Travel

Our Destination Experts

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Each of our dedicated experts has extensive knowledge of the destinations they specialise in. They are continuously re-visiting, trying and testing so that they can offer you up to date and little-known insights into the regions they are so passionate about.

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Travelling with children in South Africa

Evening drinks at Kwande Fort House, Private Villa in South Africa | Luxury Holidays | Luxury South Africa Holiday

South Africa escorted journeys with cazenove+loyd

Stories From South Africa

Testimonials

We have just got back from a fabulous trip to South Africa organised by Claire and the team at cazenove+loyd, which proved to be both an easy and hugely rewarding experience. Starting with the basics of who we were (family of 4 with girls aged 12 and 10), why we were going to SA (lots of significant birthdays and family things this year so a special holiday to celebrate all of them), what we liked, or thought we would like (safari – we had been a lot and really wanted the girls to experience it for the first time – and for that to be a life memory. Horse riding for 3 of us, dolphins etc) and a balance of luxury and not astronomical cost. We considered a number of options and ended up with a fantastic trip that took in a wonderful safari (Kariega in the Eastern Cape), three nights at Hog Hollow Country Lodge, including a half day ride form the Hog Hollow Stables, one night in Swellendam at the amazing Scoone Oordt Country House (best lamb I have ever eaten!) and ending in Cape Town staying in a super cool apartment at the Waterfront. Everywhere we went we seemed to get the best – from landing at Jo'burg and being escorted to the Port Elizabeth flight, best lodges at Kariega and Thomas (brilliant ranger), treated like royalty at Hog Hollow (and pretty much everywhere else) and advice on pre-booking restaurants in Cape Town – The Codfather (a MUST) and the perfect Sunday lunch venue – The Roundhouse/Rumbullion. It all worked seamlessly and was everything we had hoped for – and more…

PETER DAY

I can't begin to tell you what a FABULOUS holiday we have just returned from in South Africa. I will have to call to tell you all as it would turn into a book if I tried to write it all down on email. There is just so much to tell!! It really was just the best and you did everything to perfection. Our treat of a picnic was so thoughtful and we took it, with the twins, to Natures Valley and sat on the beach. So magical and special you have no idea.

SOPHIE WHITEHEAD

I can’t think of anything we’d want to change or do differently. Except stay longer! It was just the right mix of adventure and packing a lot in for such an amazing opportunity while still having time to relax and not feel like we were too much ‘on the go’. Thank you so much! We hope to be in touch about another adventure soon.

MOLLY O'ROURKE

The whole experience was humbling, emotional and totally unforgettable. It opened my eyes and my interest to South African politics and people. Thank you so very much - a life changing experience!

CLIENT

What a lovely surprise to be upgraded and also find your kind gift in our room. Don't think we'll ever settle back to our routine lifestyle. La Residence was fabulous so great selection on your part. We loved every minute.

CLIENT

Our guide, Craig was wonderful and so accommodating. We were not able to get up Table Mountain or out to Robben Island because of weather, though Craig certainly made up for it by arranging to have one of the Robben Island guides come and give us a personal lecture which made it so rich for all of us with details.

MOLLY O'ROURKE

Before I stepped foot on the enchanting Rovos Train in South Africa, I knew a trip led by Sir Nicholas Soames, MP, Winston Churchill’s grandson, which retraced Churchill’s Boer War experience, sounded like a trip of a lifetime. The talks, given on the train by his most gracious, hospitable and well-informed grandson, convinced all of us that Sir Nicholas had indeed inherited the gift of his oratorical skills and good humour peppered with personal anecdotes. But the highlight was the re-enactment of the Zulu War versus the British at Rorke’s Drift by Douglas Rattray, son of David Rattray. We were all brought to tears over hearing of the devasting battle, challenges and defeat at Rorke’s Drift all delivered like a John Malkovich performance. And that constitutes a trip of a lifetime. I am already inked in for whatever trips cazenove+loyd has on the horizon.

ANGELA PARLANGE