Dream trips Südafrika planning | Once in a Lifetime

Südafrika is a travel country that Once in a Lifetime plans for travellers with a lifelong wish, with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. Once in a Lifetime is a Swiss travel agency with video consultation and prepares lifelong wishes with care. Describe your wish in the planner, and in the video call Once in a Lifetime goes through it with you point by point.

Updated: 26 July 2026.

Overview

At the Cape the Atlantic meets the Indian Ocean, and Table Mountain lies like a roof above the city. South Africa is a country for lifelong wishes that demand two things: sea and wilderness, best in one trip. The best time is between May and September, in the winter of the southern hemisphere, when the bushland is dry and the animals become visible at the waterholes. Cape Town gives the opening with Table Mountain, wine country and the Cape Peninsula, which you explore at leisure in two days.

The safari follows: Kruger National Park is large and well developed, Sabi Sand is private and known for leopards, Hluhluwe further east shows rhinos. Credit cards are well accepted in hotels and restaurants, while for tips, parking attendants and markets you need cash. In cities tap water is mostly drinkable, on lodges you prefer packaged water. Because domestic flights and lodge bookings are taken long in advance, preparation begins early.

In the video call you decide how many nights the safari part gets.

Regions

Places in the catalogue: Hluhluwe, Kapstadt, Krüger-Nationalpark, Sabi Sand.

Top destinations

Explore these destinations in Südafrika from our selection.

Places and experiences

Once in a Lifetime names places in Südafrika that you want to have seen once in your life.

Cape of Good Hope, Experience
Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, Experience
Hluhluwe Umfolozi Safaris, Experience
Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Experience
Kruger Africa Safaris in Kruger National Park, Experience
Mala Mala Game Reserve, Experience
Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, Experience
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Experience

Place
Cape of Good Hope
Hluhluwe to iMfolozi Park
Hluhluwe Umfolozi Safaris
Klaserie Private Nature Reserve
Kruger Africa Safaris in Kruger National Park
Mala Mala Game Reserve
Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Accommodation in the catalogue

Arathusa Safari Lodge, Accommodation
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel, Accommodation
Cape Grace - A Fairmont Managed Hotel, Accommodation
Hluhluwe Bush Camp, Accommodation
Hluhluwe River Lodge, Accommodation
Imbali Safari Lodge, Accommodation

Accommodation	Rating
Arathusa Safari Lodge	4.8
Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel	4.7
Cape Grace - A Fairmont Managed Hotel	4.7
Hluhluwe Bush Camp	4.7
Hluhluwe River Lodge	4.7
Imbali Safari Lodge	4.6
InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town by IHG	4.5
Labotessa Luxury Boutique Hotel	4.8

Frequently asked questions

What sets Once in a Lifetime apart?

Once in a Lifetime plans trips for lifelong wishes with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. We plan Südafrika by video call with plenty of lead time according to your occasion.

Which places are part of the programme in Südafrika?

To fulfil your wish in Südafrika, the catalogue includes Boulders Beach, Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point Nature Reserve among others. Once in a Lifetime sorts them in the video call by what they mean to you.

Who is a dream trip to Südafrika suitable for?

For travellers with a lifelong wish or a special occasion who want to prepare a trip well in advance and with care.

Which accommodations are listed for Südafrika in the catalogue?

For the special occasion, the catalogue lists Arathusa Safari Lodge, Atlanticview Cape Town Boutique Hotel and Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel, for example, in Südafrika. The choice depends on your wish.

Which destinations in Südafrika work well together?

In addition, Hluhluwe, Kapstadt and Krüger-Nationalpark can be reached. You decide calmly whether they fit your wish.

Can I adapt the trip?

Yes. We tailor occasion, duration, stops and pace to your wish. In a video call we discuss what the trip means to you and how that should show in the schedule.

How much does a trip to Südafrika cost?

The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.

How does the consultation work?

The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.

How do I start planning?

You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.