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Jewel of Africa Safaris is a family owned, South African, luxury tour operator offering you effortless access to personalized, tailor-made safaris in Southern and East Africa.

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Experience a once-in-a-lifetime completely immersive private trekking boat safari in the Okavango Delta, which will get you close to both the water and wildlife of this magical wilderness region.
9 Days 8 Nights
Your first-choice Botswana photographic safari offers unrivalled photographic experiences in three of the must-visit destinations, Chobe, Okavango Delta and Central Kalahari.
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Best African Safari Destinations

Best Whale Watching Safaris

South Africa is one of the best destinations in the world for watching whales and other marine wildlife from land or from boat. See the southern right and humpback whales on their annual migrations.

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African Whale Watching Experiences

The Whale Coast, situated close to Cape Town, is the perfect destination to get close to southern right whales on a specialised cruise, helicopter flight or land-based hike. Whale-watching season opens in June every year.

Get Close to the Ocean Giants

Every year, southern right whales migrate from their icy feeding grounds off Antarctica to warmer climates, reaching South Africa in June. The best time for seeing them in South Africa’s waters is from June to November. The Cape south coast teems with these giants as they mate, calve and nurture their young – offering whale-watchers spectacular displays of raw power and elegant water acrobatics.

Learn All About Whales

Your guide will provide insightful and educational information on the ecology, behaviour and current conservation status of whales as well into the research being conducted in our oceans. Leave with a renewed respect for these giants of the deep.

Aerial, Sea or Land-Based Whale-Watching

Choose between land-based, water-based or aerial whale-watching experiences. Jewel of Africa recommends an ocean cruise, which brings you as close as possible to these beautiful mammals. Aerial whale-watching is from a small aeroplane, which provides an eagle’s eye view of the whales undisturbed and unaware of human presence – perfect for photographers. Land-based whale-watching can be done from anywhere along the shore during a hike or stroll along the ocean’s edge.

Top African Whale Watching Safaris

Whale watching safaris allow you to get close to the different species of whales during their breeding season in South Africa.

Experience why Cape Town, Namibia and Victoria Falls are some of the most scenic destinations in Southern Africa during this…
12 Days 11 Nights
Combining two must-visit South Africa destinations, this safari offers unbeatable luxury and value, including the services of a private tour…
8 Days 7 Nights
Experience some of the best destinations that South Africa has to offer during this all-in-one Big 5, city and coastal…
12 Days 11 Nights

Enjoy & Experience

Whale Watching Safari

Go beyond the ordinary and cruise, fly or hike past these gentle giants.

Top Reasons to Travel to Africa

Africa may be famed for its wildlife, but there are so many more reasons why the continent is rated as a 5-star safari experience.

Wildlife & Game Viewing

While sighting the Big 5 is top of most people’s safari lists, Africa will also introduce you to a fascinating variety of wildlife beyond elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard.

Scenery & Landscape

From the majestic Mosi-oa-Tunya (smoke that thunders), a waterfall so impressive it’s been named as a natural world wonder, to colourful coral reefs in the Indian Ocean, Africa offers unsurpassed natural scenery.

Cultural Experiences

Learn about the origins of humankind or visit cave paintings made by our predecessors. Africa’s rich cultural heritage adds depth to any Africa safari.

Wine & Dine

Africa’s bush lodges and hotels offers 5-star cuisine, while many of the fine wines from the Cape compete with the best in the world.

Guided Safari Tours

View wildlife from a luxury 4x4 vehicle, or get up close and personal on a walking safari. All guides are accredited professionals, dedicated to the safety and comfort of every traveller.

Photography

Hides overlooking wildlife-rich water holes as well as guides who are eager to take you off the beaten track, make Africa a photographer’s dream.