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10-Day Cape Winelands & Tswalu Kalahari Luxury Escape
Explore Cape Town's culinary charm and the Cape Winelands before a private safari in the Kalahari.
per person sharing
$22,100

8-Day Botswana Luxury Safari Adventure
Explore Botswana's Iconic Wildlife Regions in Refined Comfort
per person sharing
$8,990

4-Day Timbavati Safari Getaway
This exclusive 4-day safari escape takes you deep into South Africa’s famed Timbavati Private Game Reserve.
per person sharing
$5,360

10-Day Classic Cape Winelands, Cape Town & Sabi Sand Safari
Explore South Africa's finest: vineyard retreats, coastal splendor, and thrilling Big Five encounters.
per person sharing
$6,250

7-Day Classic Cape Town & Kruger Safari
Explore Cape Town’s coastal charm and the thrill of Big 5 safaris in a private Kruger concession.
per person sharing
$3,970
Jewel of Africa Safaris is owned and led by Neil de Jonge, a qualified safari ranger and Tourism-Management graduate who assumed full control in 2019 after his father and founder, Kobus de Jonge, stepped back from day-to-day operations.
Together, father and son combine more than 40 years of frontline safari expertise to guide the company's strategic vision while safeguarding the personal touch that has defined JOA since its founding in 2004. Neil directs product design, partner relations, and client care, while Kobus remains an advisory presence, lending decades of bushcraft and logistics insight.

A Luxury Safari is a high-end, exclusive experience that combines the adventure of wildlife exploration with the comfort and opulence of world-class accommodations. A luxury safari provides a more intimate and personalized journey through Africa's most breathtaking landscapes, unlike traditional safaris, offering guests a chance to connect with nature without sacrificing comfort or style. The type of safari takes place in private game reserves or remote, pristine wilderness areas, ensuring exclusivity and extraordinary wildlife encounters.
The key element of a luxury safari is staying at luxury lodges in secluded areas designed to offer unparalleled views of the natural surroundings. These lodges provide five-star amenities such as spacious suites, private decks, and plunge pools, allowing guests to relax comfortably while immersed in the beauty of the African wilderness. Guests enjoy private dining experiences, with gourmet meals prepared by skilled chefs served under the stars in exclusive settings like bush clearings or riverbanks, creating an unforgettable dining experience.

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