Africa + Indian Ocean

South Africa

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.

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Getting Around

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

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Small Group Travel

In the footsteps of Winston Churchill on board Rovos Rail 20th - 26th September 2018

Henrietta Loyd, founder and director of cazenove+loyd, has hand-designed a one-off journey with Rovos Rail, which, for the very first time, will take one of the world’s most luxurious trains deep into the heartlands of the Boer War. This unique journey will trace Winston Churchill’s footsteps during the war, from his dramatic capture by the Boers and subsequent escape via freight train. Joining you on this journey will be Winston Churchill’s grandson, Sir Nicholas Soames MP: a fantastic storyteller, who will regale you with tales from his grandfather and bring the Boer battlefields to life.

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Testimonials

Stories from South Africa

“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

"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.”

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