ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
Our tailor-made journeys include
- A dedicated Destination Expert who will curate your itinerary from scratch, tailoring it to your preferences + interests
- Private + extraordinary under-the-radar experiences
- Access to the very best guides + experts to bring the destination to life
- Private international airport transfers in destination
- The MyCazLoyd app to view your itinerary offline anywhere, anytime
- 24/7 support whilst travelling
- ATOL protection to give you total peace of mind
ITINERARY IN DETAIL
The Table Mountain cable car reveals increasingly breath-taking views over city and an endless sea, until you stand atop iconic Table Mountain. Leave the noise behind and hike away from the crowds, keeping watch for wildlife and rare plants – if you can tear your eyes from the vistas. Alternative, those feeling strong can leave the cable car and crowds behind and hike up Table Mountain Fresh coffee and home baked treats revive the body, before you head back down to sea level and hop on bikes to cruise the Sea Point Promenade.
A helicopter flight from the V&A Waterfront offers striking aerial views of Cape Town before landing on Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site steeped in history.
On arrival, explore the island with an expert guide, often a former political prisoner, who brings its past to life through personal insight. Visit key sites including the limestone quarry and the maximum-security prison where Nelson Mandela was held, gaining a powerful perspective on South Africa’s journey to democracy.
Early morning game drives are especially rewarding. As the sun rises over the reserve, lions may still be active after a night of hunting, while hippos grunt from nearby waterways and the bush slowly comes to life.
Later in the day, afternoon drives head back into the wilderness as temperatures ease, when wildlife begins to stir again and golden light settles across the landscape. Guided by expert trackers, each drive reveals the subtle movements and raw drama of the wilderness, with exceptional wildlife sightings and frequent encounters with the Big Five, including some of Africa’s finest leopard viewing.
Set off with your expert guide through the dense rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, following subtle signs through misty, uneven terrain as the forest gradually reveals its hidden wildlife. When the gorillas are found, you spend an unforgettable hour in their presence, quietly observing as they feed, rest and interact within their family group, offering a rare and moving insight into life in the wild.
Explore the Mabamba Wetlands on Lake Victoria, one of East Africa’s most important birding sites, where narrow papyrus channels open into wide marshes rich in wildlife. Glide quietly by canoe through this peaceful ecosystem in search of the elusive shoebill stork, known for its striking appearance and still, patient hunting style.
The wetlands are alive with birdlife, from kingfishers and bee-eaters to African fish eagles, jacanas and papyrus specialists, all set within a landscape of water, reeds and open sky. It is a calm, immersive experience that reveals a very different side of Uganda’s natural world.
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Testimonials
The trip was put together at the last minute with lots of valuable insights from Melissa. She went the extra mile to make sure we were happy. She never pushed or promoted any single idea. She even arranged meet and greet at Johannesburg to help with the transit. A really amazing experience.
We enjoyed a truly personal, tailor-made safari designed especially for us by Destination Expert, Melissa. She helped make our wedding anniversary celebrations an unforgettable experience.
We were really well supported from start to finish on our trip of a lifetime. She planned a brilliant itinerary for us using her knowledge of the various safari lodges in South Africa that would suit us. Melissa and the team at cazenove+loyd adapted our plans at very short notice, late at night, when our plane from London to Johannesburg was delayed for 24 hours, meaning we would have been stranded at Johannesburg Airport at 2am in the morning and would have missed our onward connecting flight. The team quickly and seamlessly booked us an airport hotel in Johannesburg and rescheduled our connecting flight. It was so reassuring that they were able to respond to a phone call during out-of-office hours. Along the journey, as a couple of decrepit pensioners, we were very well taken care of. Melissa arranged meet-and-greet facilities at every stage and wheel-chair assistance was provided all along the journey. We have travelled with many travel agencies over the years, but this company is, by far, the most attentive, experienced and helpful, and it has been an absolute pleasure to work with them. We will definitely be asking them to tailor-make another holiday for us and we have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone else.
An exceptional taste of South Africa's Garden Route and Cape Town, with fabulous boutique hotels along the way. Exactly what we'd hoped for. Thank you, cazenove+loyd.
The team put together a fantastic 10-day family vacation for us in South Africa. Not only did they build the trip within our budget, but every detail was considered. When there were some issues during the trip, the team at cazenove+loyd responded immediately and made sure we were well taken care of. Over the years, I have worked with a number of travel agencies, and this company is, by far, the most attentive – and a true pleasure to work with.
I just wanted to let you know that this trip was everything we could have asked for and more. The lodges and guides were outstanding all the way through and we learnt so much and had a fabulous time. Our guide in Cape Town, Charlene, was especially outstanding and went way beyond the pale to show us the beauty and complexity of South Africa. We were very moved by our experience and overjoyed by our choice to travel with cazenove+loyd.
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