Your Ultimate Mauritius and Safari Holiday

Some trips tick a box. This one sets the standard. This is for travellers who demand the best – not just good experiences but the kind that stay with you forever. A city that outshines most, a safari that redefines the wild, a waterfall that rumbles the ground beneath your feet, and an island that ends things on the highest possible note. This is how you do a Mauritius and safari holiday properly.

Stop 1: Cape Town – A City That Refuses to Be Ignored

Cape Town is the kind of place that doesn’t ask for your attention – it takes it. One moment, you’re staring at Table Mountain, the next, you’re surrounded by penguins, sipping vintage wines, or cruising along Chapman’s Peak Drive with the ocean crashing below.

It’s got the best restaurants on the continent, the kind of scenery that ruins every other city for you, and a rhythm that’s impossible to resist. If you come here and don’t fall in love with it, check your pulse.

What Makes It Worth Your Time?

1. Hike up, take the cable car, or get a helicopter view of Table Mountain. Because looking at it from below is not enough.
2. Cape Winelands day trips. Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Constantia – it’s a wine-lover’s dream, with estates that feel straight out of a movie.
3. Boulders Beach is fun, but is made better when paired with Cape Point. Expect rugged cliffs, crashing waves, and a sense of wild isolation that’s rare.
4. Eat, eat, eat. From world-famous fine dining to casual food markets, Cape Town doesn’t mess around when it comes to cuisine!

Where to Stay

Cape Town offers a diverse range of luxurious accommodations, each providing a unique experience that reflects the city's vibrant culture and stunning landscapes. Here are some top recommendations:

• Ellerman House – If you want exclusivity, art, and the best sunset view in the city, this is your spot.
• One&Only Cape Town – This urban oasis combines cosmopolitan energy with secluded island-style relaxation.
• Camissa House – Set at the foot of Table Mountain, this boutique gem offers unbeatable cityscape views.
• The Silo – Blends industrial heritage with bold luxury, offering panoramic views and an unrivalled art collection.

Stop 2: Sabi Sand – Where Safari Legends Thrive

Safari should never feel like a checklist. This is the real deal. The Sabi Sand Game Reserve is where Africa’s untamed beauty unfolds in its purest form. Just raw, uninterrupted wilderness and some of the best wildlife sightings in Africa.

This is where you stop being a spectator. Guides are allowed to track animals off-road into places you’d never find alone. And the leopards? This is the best place on Earth to see them.

You don’t just watch wildlife here – you experience it. A lion’s roar at night. Elephants meandering past your deck. A leopard moving through the brush just meters away. This is what safari is supposed to be.

Why This is the Safari to Book 

1. Leopards? You’ll see them up close. Sabi Sand has the highest concentration of leopards in the world.
2. Private game drives = no crowds. You’re not fighting for space in a vehicle with ten strangers.
3. Luxury lodges that don’t compromise. Think private pools, spa treatments, and gourmet meals served under the stars.
4. Walking safaris and sunset drives. Because some of the best moments happen at dusk or on foot.

Where to Stay

The Sabi Sand Game Reserve is home to some of Africa’s most exclusive safari lodges, where intimate settings, world-class hospitality, and unparalleled wildlife encounters define the experience. Take a look at some of our favourites:

• Londolozi Tree Camp – A safari legend. The service, the wildlife, the setting – it’s impeccable!
• Silvan Safari – Bold, artistic, and undeniably luxurious, this is where design meets immersive safari adventure.
• Dulini Moya – Where understated elegance and exclusivity come together, ideal for those who crave privacy.

Stop 3: Victoria Falls – The Smoke That Thunders

Victoria Falls is a full sensory overload – reverberating noise, dense mist, and sheer power that you feel in your bones. It’s the kind of place where you stop talking because words don’t do it justice.

Whether you’re looking at it from the edge of Devil’s Pool, flying over it in a helicopter, or standing on Knife-Edge Bridge with the spray drenching you, one thing is certain: this is a force of nature.

And let’s not forget the Zambezi River. It’s a playground for adrenaline junkies, leisure lovers and animal admirers – from white-water rafting on rapids that will make you question your life choices to relaxed sundowner cruises where hippos and elephants steal the show.

Why You’ll Talk About This Stop for Years

1. Helicopter over the falls. The best way to understand the sheer scale of it.
2. Swim in Devil’s Pool (seasonal). If you dare.
3. White-water rafting on the Zambezi. Not for the faint of heart.
4. Sunset river cruises. Because watching wildlife from the water is something else entirely.

Where to Stay

Whichever side you choose – Zimbabwe or Zambia – Victoria Falls is home to a range of luxury lodges and boutique hotels, each offering a unique perspective on this iconic destination.

• Victoria Falls River Lodge – Luxury, location, and riverfront game viewing – it’s got it all.
  
• The Royal Livingstone – Colonial elegance on the Zambezi, just steps from the falls.
• Matetsi Victoria Falls – A private wilderness retreat combining safari adventure with riverside luxury.

Stop 4: Mauritius – Beyond Your Beach Dreams

After the energy of Cape Town, the thrill of safari, and the raw power of Victoria Falls, Mauritius is where everything shifts gears.

This island isn’t just about beaches – though they are some of the best you’ll find anywhere. It’s about knowing how to do luxury properly. Resorts that anticipate what you need before you even ask. Service that feels effortless. A place where relaxation isn’t an option – it’s the whole point.

Why This is the Perfect Ending to the Trip

1. Flawless beaches and warm, clear water. Because a good beach is about space, privacy, and that perfect shade of blue.
2. Snorkel, dive, or take a private boat charter. Because sitting on the shore is only half the experience.
3. Some of the best resorts in the world. Because if you’re going to relax, do it properly.
4. Five-star dining with Creole and French influences. Fresh seafood, tropical flavours, and chefs who take it to another level.

Where to Stay

Mauritius is home to some of the world’s most spectacular beachfront resorts. Whether you’re after secluded romance or a fun, family-friendly retreat, these resorts offer the ultimate island escape.

• One&Only Le Saint Géran – If you want to feel like royalty, this is the place. A legendary icon of Mauritian luxury, it offers a level of personalised service that’s second to none.
• Paradis Beachcomber – Offering an idyllic beachfront setting combined with an 18-hole championship golf course
• LUX* Belle Mare – Chic, contemporary, and effortlessly stylish with one of the best beaches in Mauritius.
• Beachcomber Victoria – A lively atmosphere makes it one of the best all-round choices on the island.

Why This City, Safari and Sea-Combo Works

Let’s break it down:

Cape Town delivers the energy, adventure, and top-tier wine and dining.

Sabi Sand throws you into the wild without sacrificing an ounce of luxury.

 Victoria Falls is pure, raw, natural power – showing a different side of safari and adrenaline.

Mauritius slows it all down with beaches that actually match the photos.

The Trip That Has It All

A Mauritius and safari holiday should feel effortless, exclusive, and unforgettable – and this is exactly that. Let’s make it happen. Get in touch with Rhino Africa, and we’ll plan a trip that sets the bar for luxury travel.