An idyllic safari & beach holiday packed with unforgettable moments

This two-week luxury safari and beach holiday blends the drama of a South Africa Big Five safari with the tranquillity of Seychelles’ soft white sands. Track lion and elephant on game drives through the untamed Makalali Conservancy, soak in a private star bath at Garonga Safari Camp, and fall asleep under the stars on your own sleep-out deck. Then trade bushveld for beach with six nights of barefoot serenity at Constance Ephelia, where jungle-covered hills meet coral reefs and slow days melt into balmy nights. It’s romance, relaxation and rich wildlife in perfect harmony.

 

5 Nights Safari – 1 Night Johannesburg – 6 Nights Seychelles

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"I’ve been travelling since my first solo trip at nineteen, exploring everything from Indonesia and Japan to Iceland and Tanzania. I believe the best holidays come from really understanding a place and shaping each trip with care and first-hand knowledge."
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Exciting game drives

Experience thrilling twice-daily game drives in the Makalali Game Reserve, where expert guides help you spot the Big Five and diverse wildlife.

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Sleep beneath the stars

Spend a night under the Milky Way on a raised sleep-out platform in the bush – a true once-in-a-lifetime safari moment.

Garonga Safari Camp’s Star Bath at dusk – a candlelit open-air bathtub with panoramic bush views and a starlit dome, perfect for romantic safari evenings in South Africa

Safari for the Soul

More than just wildlife, Garonga is about slowing down and reconnecting – whether in a star bath, bush bath, or with a massage in the open-air sala. It’s the ultimate wilderness reset.

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Idyllic beach paradise

Kayak, snorkel, or relax on two pristine beaches at Constance Ephelia – your base for six nights of sun, sea and slow living.

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Water sports adventure

Take advantage of the resort's non-motorised water sports, including kayaking, windsurfing, and catamaran sailing, for fun-filled days on the sea.

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We have just arrived back after the most incredible road trip around South Africa. Jo organised everything perfectly for us, we didn't want to come home. We would even go to say it was our best ever holiday and we have been to some lovely destinations.

Cheryl Short, South Africa

This year we decided to take our kids to see as many animals as possible. Lucy at Sundowner made it happen for us with a magical holiday to South Africa. Everything about it was easy, from booking to execution, even adjustments to fit in a meeting with friends and an extra day due to airline complications. We've been back less than 48 hours and are already planning our next trip with them.

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We recently returned from the most unforgettable honeymoon to South Africa and Seychelles… From the moment we arrived, every detail felt like it had been perfectly crafted for us.

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Tour itinerary

Days 1 & 2 :

Leave London behind for South Africa’s safari paradise

Fly overnight from the UK to Johannesburg where you will connect with your flight to Hoedspruit.

You will be met and transferred to the Makalali Conservancy to spend 5 nights at Garonga Safari Lodge (all meals & local drinks included). A huge favourite of ours, Garonga offers beautiful accommodation, an exclusive safari, and first-class hospitality. Special offer: Stay 5 nights, pay for 4.

Settle into safari life with lunch on the deck, followed by your first afternoon game drive. Return to flickering lanterns, a starlit dinner, or an indulgent soak in the outdoor star bath.

Ask us about upgrading to the private Little Garonga if you’d like your own safari villa and plunge pool.

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Days 3 - 6 :

Game drives, walking safaris & an optional night under the stars

Four full days of exciting safari! Head out on twice daily game drives with the experienced and knowledgeable guides for some serious animal encounters. As well as looking for as many of the Big 5 as you can, you should also keep an eye out for colourful birdlife and diverse plains animals. Stretch your legs on a walking safari (subject to availability), and get closer to the nature of the area around you, before you cool off in the pool after a day spent in the African sun.

Head to the Massage Sala for a spa treatment to relax and unwind, or book the sleep-out deck for some time on your own, and a night in the middle of the bush.

Ask us all about Garonga – we’ve stayed here.

Call 01273 923100 to start planning your holiday

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Day 7:

Savour one last safari experience

You’ll rise very early for your final morning safari, for a last chance to see predators returning from nocturnal hunts, or early morning herbivores stirring. Afterwards, enjoy a hearty brunch, the camp’s spread is exceptional, before collecting your luggage, and being transferred back to Hoedspruit Airport to catch a flight back to Johannesburg.

On arrival, catch the airport shuttle to the airport hotel Garden Court O R Tambo where you will spend 1 night with breakfast included.

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Day 8 :

Leave behind Johannesburg for the Seychelles - Say hello to paradise on Mahe Island!

Catch the shuttle back to Johannesburg Airport to check-in for your flight to the Seychelles. On arrival you will be whisked to your Indian Ocean hideaway at Constance Ephelia where you will spend 6 nights on two of the best beaches on Mahe (with breakfast & dinner included).

The resort is surrounded by lush hills and a national marine park, with spacious suites, an excellent spa, and five restaurants to choose from.

Prefer Mauritius, Mozambique, or Zanzibar or want to extend your time on the beach? Ask us to tailor this holiday for you.

Call 01273 923100 to start planning your holiday

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Days 9 - 13:

Seychelles serenity at your own pace

Five days free to enjoy paradise. Constance Ephelia offers complimentary non-motorised water-sports including kayaking, pedal boats, windsurfing and catamaran sailing, or you can snorkel directly off the beach. On land, explore walking trails through jungle to hidden coves, or enjoy sunset cocktails with a view.

We can help arrange other activities. Diving, fishing and cycling. Just give us a call!

Or do nothing at all. Just you, the sea and your sun lounger.

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Days 14- 15:

Bid farewell to the Seychelles

Enjoy one more sunrise walk on the beach, a spa treatment, or a last dip in the sea. Then you’ll be transferred to Mahé Airport for your overnight flight home, carrying with you memories of big game, barefoot serenity, and the soft rhythms of island life.

Welcome home – time to show off all your photos!

If you don’t have 14 days, ask us to re-design this holiday to your requirements. Call 01273 923100.

Call 01273 923100 to start planning your holiday

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