Safari to the Sea
From the stillness of the African bush to the energy of Cape Town, combine the safari you have always wanted with time beside the sea, in the city and among the mountains of the Cape.
At A Glance
Collection | Safari & Coast Collection |
Journey Type | Safari + Cape Town |
Destination | Your choice of safari destination + Cape Town, South Africa |
Recommended Stay | 7–10 Nights |
Choose From | Any safari lodge in our portfolio + 6 Cape Town accommodations |
Nearest Airport/Airstrip | Airport/Airstrip near your chosen safari destination + Cape Town International Airport |
Wildlife Highlights on Safari | Dependent on your chosen safari destination |
Wildlife Highlights in Cape Town | African penguin, Cape fur seal, southern right whale, humpback whale, Bryde’s whale, dolphins, chacma baboon, Cape mountain zebra, bontebok, eland and red hartebeest |
Ideal For |
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Fully Customisable | Yes |
Why You'll Love This Safari
Your Safari, Your Way
There is no fixed safari destination attached to Safari to the Sea. Choose from anywhere in our African portfolio and we will build the safari around the wildlife, landscape and experience you want, before continuing to Cape Town.
From Bush to Coast
The contrast is part of the journey. After days following wildlife through the bush, Cape Town brings a completely different rhythm, with the Atlantic Ocean, mountains, beaches and city life replacing the sounds and stillness of the wilderness.
Cape Town Beyond the City
Cape Town is a destination of landscapes as much as city life. Explore the Cape Peninsula, walk beneath Table Mountain, spend time on its beaches, discover its restaurants and neighbourhoods or head out along the coast in search of marine life.
Wildlife on the Cape
The safari does not have to be where your final wildlife encounters happen. African penguins gather at Boulders Beach, Cape fur seals inhabit the surrounding waters, whales pass through seasonally and the Cape Peninsula supports a surprising range of terrestrial wildlife.
Two Very Different Landscapes
A safari and Cape Town work so naturally together because the experiences are so different. One is shaped by wildlife and the rhythms of the natural world; the other by ocean, mountains, beaches, food, culture and city life.
A Journey Built Around You
We choose the safari destination first, then shape the Cape Town portion around the way you want to travel. Whether this is your first safari, a honeymoon, a family journey or simply a chance to experience more of Africa in one trip, every part can be tailored to you.
Lodges In Our Portfolio
Safari to the Sea is built around any safari destination in our portfolio anywhere across Africa. The accommodations below are our Cape Town portfolio only. Once your safari has been chosen, we select your Cape Town accommodation, matching the property to how you want to experience the city, coast and surrounding Cape Peninsula.
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POD Camps Bay Boutique Hotel
Just moments from Camps Bay Beach, POD Camps Bay is a small design-led boutique hotel where clean architecture, warm interiors and expansive views come together. Its seventeen rooms range from intimate mountain-facing spaces to generous suites with private balconies and plunge pools, while the hotel's position makes it easy to move between the beach, Camps Bay's restaurants and the mountains of the Table Mountain National Park. It is a polished but relaxed base for experiencing Cape Town from the Atlantic coast.
Best Suited For
Couples wanting a stylish Cape Town base
Travellers who value contemporary design and intimate hotels
Guests wanting to be within easy reach of Camps Bay Beach
Travellers who enjoy being close to restaurants and nightlife
Guests looking for ocean or mountain views
Lodge Atmosphere
Contemporary • Intimate • Stylish • Coastal
The Cole Boutique Hotel & Spa
In the heart of Sea Point, The Cole offers a contemporary take on Cape Town city living, with bold design, ocean-facing views and the Sea Point Promenade just outside. Its interiors are modern and considered, while balconies and elevated spaces open towards the Atlantic and Lion's Head. With dining, wellness and the energy of Sea Point close at hand, it is a sophisticated base for travellers who want the city and coastline to feel equally accessible.
Best Suited For
Couples and stylish city travellers
Guests drawn to contemporary design
Travellers wanting to explore Cape Town from Sea Point
Guests who enjoy being close to the ocean and promenade
Travellers interested in food, wellness and city experiences
Guests seeking a modern alternative to a traditional luxury hotel
Lodge Atmosphere
Contemporary • Design-Led • Coastal • Sophisticated
The Marly Boutique Hotel & Spa
Set directly on the Camps Bay beachfront, The Marly puts the energy of one of Cape Town's most sought-after coastal neighbourhoods right outside the door. Ocean and mountain-facing rooms overlook the beach and Lion's Head, while the rooftop pool, spa and restaurants create an atmosphere that feels more like a destination in itself than simply a place to sleep. It is an ideal base for travellers who want Cape Town's beaches, dining and mountain scenery within easy reach.
Best Suited For
Couples and honeymooners
Travellers who enjoy a vibrant coastal setting
Guests wanting immediate access to Camps Bay Beach
Food and lifestyle-focused travellers
Guests who appreciate rooftop spaces, spa and resort-style comforts
Travellers wanting a lively base for exploring Cape Town
Lodge Atmosphere
Playful • Sophisticated • Seaside • Vibrant
Tintswalo Atlantic
Perched directly beside the Atlantic at the foot of Chapman’s Peak, Tintswalo Atlantic is one of Cape Town's most dramatic coastal stays. The intimate lodge looks across the water towards Hout Bay, with individually themed suites inspired by far-flung islands and the ocean forming the backdrop to almost every moment. Its secluded position within Table Mountain National Park makes it feel wonderfully removed from the city, while Cape Town's major attractions remain within easy reach.
Best Suited For
Couples and honeymooners
Travellers seeking a romantic coastal escape
Guests who value dramatic scenery and ocean views
Travellers celebrating a special occasion
Guests drawn to distinctive, characterful accommodation
Travellers wanting to combine Cape Town with a more secluded seaside stay
Lodge Atmosphere
Romantic • Dramatic • Intimate • Oceanfront
Tintswalo Boulders
Overlooking Boulders Beach in Simon's Town, Tintswalo Boulders offers an intimate coastal stay with one of the Cape Peninsula's most memorable natural experiences on its doorstep. The boutique villa looks towards the beach and its famous African penguin colony, while its position provides an easy starting point for exploring Cape Point, the surrounding coastline and the waters of False Bay. It is a particularly appealing choice for travellers wanting to experience the Peninsula at a slower, more seaside-oriented pace.
Best Suited For
Couples and honeymooners
Travellers wanting to be close to the African penguins
Guests exploring Cape Point and the Cape Peninsula
Families and small groups
Travellers who enjoy coastal and water-based experiences
Guests seeking an intimate alternative to staying in central Cape Town
Lodge Atmosphere
Intimate • Coastal • Charming • Secluded
Sample Itinerary
Recommended Stay: 8 Nights | 9 Days
Safari to the Sea is completely flexible, so the exact itinerary will depend on the safari destination you choose. An eight-night journey could combine five nights on safari with three nights in Cape Town, giving you enough time to settle into the rhythm of both destinations without rushing either one.
Day 1: Arrival & Safari
Arrive at the airport or airstrip serving your chosen safari destination.
Meet your guide and transfer into the reserve or wilderness area.
Begin your first game viewing experience as you make your way towards your lodge.
Settle in before your first afternoon activity, where arrival time allows.
Inclusions: Air transfer, lunch, safari activity where applicable, dinner.
Days 2–4: Safari
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives or activities in your chosen destination.
Follow the wildlife and landscapes that make your selected safari unique.
Spend time with your guide focusing on your interests, from predators and photography to the Big Five and birdlife.
Enjoy slower afternoons at the lodge between activities.
Inclusions: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and daily safari activities.
Day 5: Safari to Cape Town
Enjoy a final morning safari activity where time allows.
Breakfast before transferring to the relevant airstrip or airport.
Fly onwards to Cape Town.
Transfer to your chosen Cape Town accommodation and settle in.
Inclusions: Morning safari activity where applicable, breakfast, air transfer, road transfer to accommodation.
Days 6–8: Cape Town
Explore Cape Town at your own pace.
Visit Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula, beaches, galleries, markets or the city’s restaurants.
Discover Boulders Beach and its African penguin colony, explore Cape Point or spend time along the Atlantic coastline.
Add private guides, transfers and experiences around what interests you most.
Inclusions: Breakfast, selected private experiences and transfers included according to your itinerary.
Day 9: Departure
Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation.
Transfer to Cape Town International Airport.
Continue your onward journey.
Inclusions: Breakfast, airport transfer.
The All Out Safaris Perspective
Safari to the Sea is about contrast. You start somewhere in Africa where the days are shaped by wildlife, wilderness and the rhythm of the bush, then finish with the ocean, mountains and energy of Cape Town.
For us, the important part is choosing the right safari first. There is no single destination that belongs to this journey, the safari should be the one that fits you and Cape Town becomes the other side of the story.
Then we shape Cape Town around the way you travel. A few quiet days beside the Atlantic, time exploring the Peninsula, mornings in the mountains or simply taking in the city. The journey should feel like one experience, not two holidays joined together.
Questions about this safari
Can I choose any safari destination?
Yes. Safari to the Sea can be built around any safari destination in our portfolio across Africa. We will recommend the destination and lodge based on the wildlife, landscape, season and type of safari you want.
Which safari lodge will I stay at?
Your safari lodge will depend entirely on the destination you choose. We will select from our relevant lodge portfolio for that destination rather than limiting you to a fixed property.
Which Cape Town accommodation should I choose?
That depends on how you want your Cape Town stay to feel. Tintswalo Atlantic is the most secluded and romantic, while Tintswalo Boulders is particularly suited to exploring the Cape Peninsula and Boulders Beach (for the penguins). POD Camps Bay and The Marly Hotel both place you in Camps Bay, with POD offering a smaller boutique atmosphere and The Marly bringing a more polished and lively hotel experience. The Cole Hotel is best suited to travellers who want a contemporary base in Sea Point with easy access to the Atlantic Seaboard, V&A Waterfront and the city.
What wildlife can I see in Cape Town?
Cape Town has surprisingly diverse wildlife. Around the Cape Peninsula you may encounter African penguins, Cape fur seals, chacma baboons, Cape mountain zebra, bontebok, eland and red hartebeest. The surrounding waters also support dolphins and several whale species, including southern right whales, humpback whales and Bryde’s whales. Southern right whales are most commonly seen between June and November.
Can I see African penguins?
Yes. Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town is home to a colony of African penguins and is one of the best-known wildlife experiences on the Cape Peninsula.
Can I see whales in Cape Town?
Whales can be seen in the waters around the Cape, with southern right whales being the most commonly encountered species during their seasonal visit from around June to November. Humpback and Bryde’s whales may also be seen, depending on the season and conditions.
Is Safari to the Sea suitable for families?
Yes. We can choose a safari destination and lodge that works for your family, then select Cape Town accommodation and experiences around the ages of your children and the way your family likes to travel.
Can I combine more than one safari destination with Cape Town?
Yes. For longer journeys, we can combine two or more safari destinations before continuing to Cape Town. The combination will depend on how much time you have and the experiences you want to include.
How do I book this safari?
Simply complete the enquiry form below. We'll then hop on a consultation call to discuss and prepare a personalised safari proposal with recommended accommodation, itinerary options and pricing for you to review.
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