Luxury south african safari
+ Penguins at Boulders Beach | Winelands
Contact maxeysafari@gmail.com to sign up!
October 30 - November 9, 2026
Trip Highlights
View the “Big 5” Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant, and Rhino or the “Magnificent 7” includes Wild Dog and Cheetah, in the pristine Manyeleti private Nature Reserves
Join animal expert and YouTuber, Corbin Maxey and owner of Snake River Wine Tours, Samantha Maxey - a husband & wife team who are obsessed with South Africa!
Sharing an unfenced border with famed Kruger National Park, the Manyeleti has the same animals, but less crowds, giving you more of an intimate African Safari Experience
5 Star Accommodations at Tintswalo Safari Lodge & Tintswalo at Boulders
Private 6-seater 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser
Stay above the famous African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach
Private Chef
Sip and explore world-class wines in the Cape Winelands
DATES: Oct 30 - Nov 9, 2026
Duration: 11 days, 10 NIGHTS
PRICE: $10,995 PP
Based on double occupancy ($5,000.00 single supplement)
Includes: Luxury accommodations, safari activities, transfers, regional flights, full board at safari lodge, breakfast at Boulders, knowledgeable guides, concierge services at Boulders, Wi-Fi and a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Exclusions: International airfare to/from Cape Town, travelers’ insurance, gratuities, premium alcohol, added-on excursions, lunch and dinner at Tintswalo Boulders.
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Full Itinerary
October 30, 2026
Cape Town Marriott Hotel Crystal Towers | Cape Town
Welcome to South Africa! Once you arrive in Cape Town, you will be welcomed by a pre-arranged car service that will take you directly to the Marriott Crystal Towers in Cape Town. Time to relax and prepare for your upcoming safari adventure! If you’re in the shopping mood, feel free to enjoy the private hotel bridge connecting you to the Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Cape Town’s largest mall.
*** Dinner: Hussar Grill Steakhouse located at the Marriott for your convenience.
October 31, 2026
Tintswalo Safari Lodge | Manyeleti Private Game Reserve
Breakfast included at the Marriot. Car service arrives in the AM (exact times TBD) and takes us to the Cape Town Airport.
Depart to Hoedspruit Airport, one of the three airports serving the Greater Kruger National Park. During the 2.5 hour journey, you can enjoy the vast landscape views over the Kruger.
Afternoon:
Arrive at the Hoedspruit Airport. Watch for monkeys around the airport as you get off the plane! Once your bags are collected, you hop into a transfer van taking you to Tintswalo Safari Lodge. Make sure to keep an eye-out for animals along this 60-minute journey! You have the chance of seeing buffalo, kudu, baboon, giraffe, zebra, and even elephant!
Arrive at Tintswalo Safari Lodge! You are greeted with friendly faces and a welcome drink! This is your home for the next 5 nights! Take in the 19th century African explorer feel in LUXURY! Keep your eyes peeled for the resident elephants who drink water underneath a massive 500-year-old tree.
Once your belongings are dropped off, and you explore your suite, lunch is prepared by the Tintswalo chef. Enjoy the views out on the deck and take in the African wilderness you are about to explore.
3:30 pm: High Tea
Enjoy tea, famous iced coffee, and sweets before your first afternoon game drive. This is where you will meet your safari ranger and tracker. Make sure to “order” which animals you’d like to see! African wild dog, lion, or leopard is always at the top of our list!
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE (times subject to change)
Enjoy the Manyeleti Private Game Reserve. Manyeleti means “Place of the Stars” in Shangaan. It is a protected nature reserve, sharing unfenced borders with the Sabi Sands, Kruger National Park, and Timbavati Game Reserves. The Reserve covers over 59,000 acres of untouched wilderness ranging from savannahs, lush river ravines, marshes and hills with exceptional views. It’s the perfect experience to spot the “Big 5”; elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, rhino or the “Magnificent 7” which includes the wild dog and cheetah.
DINNER
Dinner is served at your leisure after your afternoon game drive any time from 7pm. Enjoy a delicious dinner from the Tintswalo chef.
November 1-4, 2026
Tintswalo Safari Lodge | Manyeleti Private Game Reserve
4:00 am wake-up call
4:30 am coffee, tea, biscuits
4:45 am MORNING SAFARI DRIVE
8:30 am Breakfast
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Afternoon leisure time! Spa, private plunge pool, gym, nap! This is your time to relax and unwind and do what YOU want to do!
1:00 – 2:00 pm Lunch
3:30 pm High Tea
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE
Dinner
November 5, 2026
Tintswalo Boulders | Simons Town
4:30 am coffee, tea, biscuits
4:45 am MORNING SAFARI DRIVE
8:30 am Breakfast
10:00 am – 11:00 am pack your belongings!
11:00 am depart for Hoedspruit Airport.
1:55 pm fly back to Cape Town
4:40 pm land in Cape Town
After your luggage is gathered, you are welcomed by a pre-arranged car service to take you to Tintswalo at Boulders. Enjoy the 1-hour journey along the Western Cape. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic; turquoise blue water, and waves crashing into stunning beaches.
6:30 pm arrive at Tintswalo Boulders in Simons Town.
Welcome to Tintswalo at Boulders. Located right above Boulders Beach, keep your eyes peeled for the famous African Penguin Colony below!
Optional dinner at Tintswalo Boulders, which we HIGHLY recommend! Enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic as you enjoy a delicious three-course meal prepared by the Tintswalo in house chef! If you choose to do dinner on your own in Simons Town, there’s a list of recommended restaurants for your choosing. Some restaurants are a 5-min walk away OR Ubers are available.
November 6, 2026
Tintswalo Boulders | Simons Town
8:00 am – 10:00 am Breakfast
Enjoy a delicious breakfast included with your stay at Tintswalo at Boulders.
Afternoon Transfer to the Cape Winelands
Enjoy the world-famous Cape Winelands, located just 30 minutes from Tintswalo at Boulders.
7:00 pm Optional Dinner at Tintswalo Boulders. ***We cannot recommend the dinners at Tintswalo Boulders enough! The food was some of the best we’ve had in South Africa and we found the three-course meal very reasonable (around $46 USD for dinner per-person). A glass of wine is typically around $4 and a beer is around $2.
November 7, 2026
Tintswalo Boulders | Simons Town
8:00 am – 10:00 am Breakfast
Enjoy a delicious breakfast included with your stay at Tintswalo at Boulders.
10:00 am – 2:00 pm: Explore charming and quaint Simons Town! There are many outdoor shops to visit or you can simply walk and meander through this bustling little seaside town. Then head to the Harbour Bay Mall. A great place to visit the grocery store and other shops.
2:00 - 7:00 pm: Relax
7 pm Optional Dinner at Tintswalo Boulders.
November 8, 2026
Tintswalo Boulders | Simons Town
8:00 am – 10:00 am Breakfast
Enjoy a delicious breakfast included with your stay at Tintswalo at Boulders.
***Optional day activities (***concierge can arrange at own expense.)
Day into Cape Town
Shark Cage Diving
Kayaking with Penguins
Tintswalo Boulders is literally steps away from the famous Boulders Beach penguin colony! Enjoy easy and private access to the boardwalk and keep your eyes peeled for African Penguins! Make sure to shut the little penguin gate behind you - you don’t want them walking up to your room! Along the boardwalk you can see the conservation work in action to help save the endangered African Penguin. Notice the man-made nest boxes to help penguin pairs with a suitable place to lay their 2 eggs. Keep an eye out for Rock Hyraxes, a mammal the size of a large rabbit climbing the fences, trees, and running along the boardwalk. These adorable mammals are actually the closest living relatives to elephants!
Boulders Penguin Colony
Enter the Boulders Penguin Colony, a protected area part of South African National Parks. Entry to the park is around $10 and the ticket gives you all-day access to the penguins from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. See the African Penguins up-close, get memorable photos, and take in the breathtaking views of where the Atlantic meets the Indian Ocean.
Optional Kayak with Penguins Excursion (weather depending)
Kayak along the famous Boulders Beach penguin colony! Keep your eyes peeled for penguins, fur seals, and sea otters! *** Around $30 pp USD
Lunch at Tintswalo Boulders or Simons Town.
7 pm Optional Dinner at Tintswalo Boulders.
November 9, 2026
8:00 am – 9:30 am Breakfast
Enjoy a delicious breakfast included with your stay at Tintswalo at Boulders.
10:00 am Check out
Depart Tintswalo Boulders for Cape Town Airport
Catch your returning flight home!
ACCOMMODATION CANCELLATIONS
From date of confirmation up to 46 days prior to travel 20% non-refundable deposit (total reservation cancellation) or room value (room(s) cancelled)
Within 45 to 32 days prior to travel 50% of total value of reservation (total reservation cancellation) or room value (room(s) cancelled)
31 or fewer days prior to travel 100% of total value of reservation (total reservation cancellation) or room value (room(s) cancelled)
**** Schedule subject to change