Eastern Cape Safari Holidays 2025/26

Holiday suggestions including a safari in the Malaria-Free Eastern Cape

The safari lodges of the Eastern Cape (including Shamwari,  Kwandwe,  Amakhala, Lalibela, Pumba and Kariega), offer what for many people is the perfect safari add-on to their holiday in Cape Town and the Garden Route.

Below are a few of our favourite holidays for 2025/26 that include a safari in the Eastern Cape near Port Elizabeth.  If you would like to see what we might be able to do to meet your exact requirements, then please do give us a call or enquire now via the web site.

 

Cape Town and Tented Safari Adventure

7 nights

3 Star Accommodation

The Grand Daddy Hotel
The Grand Daddy Hotel
Cape Town
Quatermain's Camp
Quatermain's Camp
Amakhala Game Reserve

Destination: South Africa.

7 night itinerary including Cape Town and Amakhala Game Reserve.

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Classic South Africa

14 nights

3 Star Accommodation

Diaz Hotel & Resort
Diaz Hotel & Resort
The Garden Route
Cape Town
SunSquare Cape Town
Tsitsikamma Village Inn
Tsitsikamma Village Inn
The Garden Route
The Garden Route
Premier Hotel Knysna
Crawfords Beach Lodge
Crawfords Beach Lodge
East London
The Drakensberg
Drakensberg Gardens Resort
Anew Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris
Anew Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice Umhlanga Ridge
Fire & Ice
Durban
Hippo Hollow Country Estate
Hippo Hollow
Hazyview

Destination: South Africa.

14 night itinerary including Garden Route, Cape Town, East London, Drakensberg, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, Durban and Hazyview.

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Classic Escape to the Cape

12 nights

3 Star Accommodation

Periwinkle Lodge
Periwinkle Lodge
The Garden Route
Cape Town
Kensington Place
Woodbury Tented Camp
Woodbury Tented Camp
Amakhala Game Reserve
De Zeekoe Guest Farm
De Zeekoe Guest Farm
The Klein Karoo
La Fontaine
La Fontaine
The Cape Winelands

Destination: South Africa.

12 night itinerary including Garden Route, Cape Town, Amakhala Game Reserve, Klein Karoo and Cape Winelands.

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Whales, Wine and Wildlife

12 nights

4 Star Accommodation

Southern Sun The Cullinan
The Cullinan
Cape Town
Abalone Guest Lodge
Abalone Guest Lodge
Hermanus
Kariega Main Lodge
Kariega Main Lodge
Kariega Game Reserve
Oude Werf Hotel
Oude Werf Hotel
The Cape Winelands
The Rex Hotel
The Rex Hotel
The Garden Route

Destination: South Africa.

12 night itinerary including Cape Town, Hermanus, Kariega Game Reserve, Cape Winelands and Garden Route.

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South Africa Family Adventure

12 nights

4 Star Accommodation

138 Marine
138 Marine
Hermanus
Waterfront Village
Waterfront Village
Cape Town
Kariega Main Lodge
Kariega Main Lodge
Kariega Game Reserve
Knysna Hollow Country Estate
Knysna Hollow
The Garden Route

Destination: South Africa.

12 night itinerary including Hermanus, Cape Town, Kariega Game Reserve and Garden Route.

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Cape Town, Garden Route and Big 5 Safari

12 nights

5 Star Accommodation

The Last Word Franschhoek
Last Word Franschhoek
The Cape Winelands
St James of Knysna
St James of Knysna
The Garden Route
Amakhala Bush Lodge
Amakhala Bush Lodge
Amakhala Game Reserve
The Dock House
The Dock House
Cape Town

Destination: South Africa.

12 night itinerary including Cape Winelands, Garden Route, Amakhala Game Reserve and Cape Town.

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Cape Town and Shamwari Safari

7 nights

5 Star Accommodation

Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Cape Town
Bayethe Tented Lodge
Bayethe Tented Lodge
Shamwari Game Reserve

Destination: South Africa.

7 night itinerary including Cape Town and Shamwari Game Reserve.

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Christmas in the Cape

12 nights

4 Star Accommodation

Southern Sun The Cullinan
The Cullinan
Cape Town
Robberg Beach Lodge
Robberg Beach Lodge
The Garden Route
Woodbury Lodge
Woodbury Lodge
Amakhala Game Reserve
The Beach Hotel
The Beach Hotel
Port Elizabeth
La Plume Guest House
La Plume Guest House
The Klein Karoo

Destination: South Africa.

12 night itinerary including Cape Town, Garden Route, Amakhala Game Reserve, Port Elizabeth and Klein Karoo.

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Shamwari Safari and Garden Route Explorer

15 nights

5 Star Accommodation

The Marine
The Marine
Hermanus
Hunter's Country House
Hunter's Country House
The Garden Route
Queen Victoria Hotel
Queen Victoria Hotel
Cape Town
The Boardwalk
The Boardwalk
Port Elizabeth
Long Lee Manor
Long Lee Manor
Shamwari Game Reserve
Rosenhof Country House
Rosenhof Country House
The Klein Karoo

Destination: South Africa.

15 night itinerary including Hermanus, Garden Route, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Shamwari Game Reserve and Klein Karoo.

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Luxury Self-Drive Holiday for 12 Nights

12 nights

5 Star Accommodation

Le Quartier Francais
Le Quartier Francais
The Cape Winelands
Tsala Treetop Lodge
Tsala Treetop Lodge
The Garden Route
One&Only Cape Town
One&Only Cape Town
Cape Town
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge
Great Fish River Lodge
Kwandwe Game Reserve

Destination: South Africa.

12 night itinerary including Cape Winelands, Garden Route, Cape Town and Kwandwe Game Reserve.

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Exploring South Africa's Cape

13 nights

5 Star Accommodation

The Dock House
The Dock House
Cape Town
Mantis No 5 Boutique Art Hotel
No 5 Boutique Art Hotel
Port Elizabeth
De Zeekoe Guest Farm
De Zeekoe Guest Farm
The Klein Karoo
Gorah Elephant Camp
Gorah Elephant Camp
Addo Elephant National Park
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Grootbos
Hermanus

Destination: South Africa.

13 night itinerary including Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Klein Karoo, Addo Elephant National Park and Hermanus.

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*Prices are per person and are based on today's exchange rates. Exchange rates are subject to change and are updated daily.

Prices exclude international flights - ask us if you would like to include these.



At A Glance

  • Big 5 Safaris
  • Malaria-Free Area
  • Easy Access From Cape Town
  • Drive From The Garden Route
  • Wide Choice of Safari Lodges

Confused?

It's great to have choice, however sometimes it can all be a litte confusing when you are planning your first trip to an unfamiliar area.

If you'd like to talk to one of our friendly experts, then please give us a call on +44(0) 1932 428380 or alternativley you can enquire via the website.

When to Visit

The weather in this part of South Africa is at its best from October to April, when the region enjoys long warm summer days.

Having said this the weather is frequently warm and dry throughout the winter months of May to September with average highs still above 20c, and this is also the best time of year to find a special offer or lower price as a safari lodge.

Getting There and Away

There are regular flights from Cape Town and Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, and from there it will take 45 mins to 90 mins to get to your safari lodge by road.

Many visitors choose to start their holiday in Cape Town, and then drive along the garden route before ending with a safari in the Eastern Cape.

If you are driving along the Garden Route, it will take about 2h 45 from Knysna to Port Elizabeth, and then a further 45 mins to 90 mins derpending on where you are going to.

Top Tip: If you book with Travel Butlers, we will ensure you have the most appropriate transport arrangements for your safari.

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