Large male lion in Kgalagadi National Park, South Africa
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Luxury South Africa Safaris

South Africa is a destination unlike any other, and when you couple it with the most luxurious accommodations, experiences, and access, its exceptionalism shines even brighter. Encounter remarkable city atmospheres and expansive, wild landscapes inhabited by Earth’s most fascinating display of nature. Create your ideal luxury South Africa safari with Zicasso’s expertise at your disposal.

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Young leopard in Sabi Sands, South Africa

12 Day Trip IdeaFrom $8,100

Exquisite South Africa Exploration: Culture to Safari

Franschhoek, Sabi Sands, Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve +1 more
Malori sleep-out in the Kalahari

9 Day Trip IdeaFrom $23,400

Exclusive Safari in South Africa: Kalahari & Greater Kruger

Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, Thornybush Game Reserve
Observing a lion pride while on safari game drive in Phinda Private Reserve, South Africa.

13 Day Trip IdeaFrom $9,600

South Africa Safari Adventure: Private Game Reserves and Cape Town

Phinda Private Game Reserve, Mala Mala Game Reserve, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, Cape Town +1 more
Young leopard drinking from a watering hole in Sabi Sands, South Africa

17 Day Trip IdeaFrom $18,700

Boundless Beauty: 17-Day South Africa and Mozambique

Johannesburg, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Cape Town, Franschhoek, Ponta Mamoli
Catamaran excursion in Cape Town, South Africa

14 Day Trip IdeaFrom $14,800

Ultimate Two-Week South Africa Tour for Families

Cape Town, Hermanus, Wilderness, Oudtshoorn, Johannesburg +1 more
View across vineyards of the Stellenbosch District with the Simonsberg Mountain in the background Western Cape Province South Africa

12 Day Trip IdeaFrom $15,300

Flavors of South Africa Tour: New World Wine, Fine Dining & Classic Safari Experience

Cape Town, Constantia, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Thornybush Private Game Reserve

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Here's how we create life-enriching, luxury travel experiences

  1. 1.Share Your Travel Dreams

    Zicasso specializes in custom tours, vacations, and safaris tailored to your interests and preferences. From private African safaris to culinary experiences in Europe, submit a trip request to share your ideas and travel style.

  2. 2.Meet Your Travel Specialists

    To ensure a personalized experience, we'll carefully handpick and introduce you to two of our top travel specialists, each with unsurpassed destination knowledge and local insight aligned to your luxury travel dreams.

  3. 3.Design Your Perfect Journey

    Compare the expertise of two specialists with itineraries crafted exclusively for you. You can refine these further and choose your preferred proposal. Our unique process ensures a more creative, personalized, and expertly crafted trip.

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MalaMala photography safari. Photo courtesy of MalaMala Camp

13 Day Trip IdeaFrom $16,900

Private South Africa Photography Tour

Cape Town, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Saint Lucia
Couple watching a herd of antelope from the Rovos Rail

11 Day Trip IdeaFrom $14,300

High End South Africa Luxury Safari

Cape Town, Franschhoek, Thornybush Game Reserve (Kruger)
Elephant in Kruger National Park, South Africa

14 Day Trip IdeaFrom $18,000

Luxury South Africa Tour for Seniors

Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek +1 more
Watching elephants from the bridge at Dulini Lodge in South Africa

8 Day Trip IdeaFrom $10,300

Luxury South African Safari & Tour

Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Madikwe Game Reserve, Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Winelands
Camps Bay with the Twelve Apostle Mountains in South Africa

12 Day Trip IdeaFrom $15,300

Exclusive South Africa Tour for Romantic Couples

Cape Town, Hermanus, Franschhoek, Cape Winelands, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve
Elephant herd in Kruger National Park, South Africa

13 Day Trip IdeaFrom $17,800

Exclusive Private Safaris in Sabi Sands & Kruger Park

Kruger National Park, Thornybush Nature Reserve, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Londolozi Game Reserve, Mala Mala Game Reserve

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Reviews of Zicasso's Luxury South Africa Safaris

Based on 144 verified traveler reviews.

South Africa, Zimbabwe Travel Review: Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Sabi Sands, Cape Peninsula, Franschhoek, Winelands, Game Drives, Wine Tasting, Scenery, 11 Nights

Zicasso's travel designer was extremely helpful in our trip planning process, giving us multiple suggestions for itineraries and price ranges. He listened to our ideas and shared his experiences to aid us in our final decisions. Communication during the preparation for our trip was amazing. We were very pleased with the five-star accommodations he recommended, the pace of the activities included, and the order of the destinations we visited.

We spent three days in Stellenbosch, three days in Cape Town, three days in Victoria Falls, and three days at the private game reserve in Sabi Sands. The accommodations, service, and scenery started out top-notch and seemed to get better as we went along.

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South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana Family Trip Review: Franschhoek, Gansbaai, Sabi Sands, Safari, 3-Week Tour

First, the booking experience with Zicasso's trip coordinator was seamless. She was always very attentive, responsive, and prompt with her replies. She listened to our wants and delivered beyond our expectations. Even our guides commented that she chose well for us. I would highly recommend booking with her.

Our itinerary in South Africa was pure perfection. Everything from the accommodations to the timing was perfect. We cannot say enough great things about the safari in Sabi Sands and the lodge. The lodge in Franschhoek was exceptional and the one in Gansbaai was the ideal ending to our trip.

This was truly a trip of a lifetime for our family. I’m not sure how we will ever top this experience. Thank you to Zicasso for connecting us with our agent.

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South Africa, Zimbabwe Travel Review: Local Cuisine, Safari Drives, Glamping, Food Tour, 2 Weeks

The trip was absolutely amazing – truly the trip of a lifetime. The accommodations were perfect for us – the Cape Town hotel with its proximity to the V&A Waterfront and the boutique guesthouse in Franschhoek, which was also within easy walking distance to restaurants and the wine tram. The safari lodge was incredible – the food, service, safari drives, and our very comfortable glamping tent. The other lodge was also very comfortable, with great customer service.  

Our tour guide in Cape Town was the best – very knowledgeable, accommodating, and personable – and truly worked to make our trip extra special. The foodie tour was great – the most food we have ever had on a trip – with nice variety and local selections. 

The transfers were without a glitch.  

We can't say enough to thank our travel agent and her agency for making this a perfect trip.

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South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe Luxury Tour Review: 2 Weeks
"Our trip was magical! We were a blank slate and Zicasso’s travel company did a fantastic job of putting together a bucket-list trip for us."

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South Africa Tour Review: Cape Town, Nature Reserves, Wildlife, Game Drives, 11 Nights

The trip was extraordinary, amazing, and perfect in every way! Every aspect of the trip Zicasso’s travel agent planned for us was perfectly executed.

Our drivers were punctual and professional.

The hotel in Cape Town was lovely and the staff were so attentive. The staff at the nature reserve made everyone feel like part of the family.

We saw the Big Five within the first two days there! Super-fun!

The Cessna Caravan flight between lodges enabled us to see the African savannah and bush from the air, which was so beautiful.

The lodge in Sabi Sand Game Reserve was elegant and the staff were so attentive, meeting our every need and anticipating our every wish!

We had some excellent surprises, such as a full breakfast in the bush.

Our trackers and our rangers were truly wonderful and knowledgeable, and made the experience delightful.

Other travelers at the lodges were so friendly.

It was a trip of a lifetime... though we may have to go back again!

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South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe Luxury Travel Review: Safari, Big Five, 11 Days
"This was a phenomenal experience, perhaps my best yet facilitated by Zicasso, and the fulfillment of a childhood dream."

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