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At On a Whim, we're guided by our love and passion for Southern Africa. From a single day on the Cape Peninsula to a 14-day cross-border safari, every experience is personalised, expert-guided, and built entirely around you.

Limited Departures · 2026

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Secure your place on our highly exclusive, small-group explorer safaris. Maximum 8 guests per departure. Click below to view the detailed itineraries.

Zimbabwe4 spots leftVictoria Falls & Hwange

Victoria Falls & Hwange

Key Dates: 9 Aug · 23 Aug · 6 Sep · 4 Oct

From $4,939 ppView Details →
Zambia · Botswana6 spots leftLivingstone & Chobe

Livingstone & Chobe

Key Dates: 2 Jul · 23 Jul · 20 Aug · 22 Oct

From $4,176 ppView Details →
ZambiaSelling FastLivingstone & Lower Zambezi

Livingstone & Lower Zambezi

Key Dates: 25 Jul · 1 Aug · 5 Sep · 17 Sep

From $6,185 ppView Details →

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We tailor-make every itinerary. Let these inspire your journey — then we'll build the perfect version for you.

1 Day

Cape Peninsula & Boulders Beach

Cape Point · Chapman's Peak · Simonstown

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5 Nights

Garden Route Explorer

Knysna · Tsitsikamma · Plettenberg Bay

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7 Nights

Big 5 Safari & Cape Town

Kruger National Park · Cape Peninsula

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1 Day

Winelands Day Tour

Stellenbosch · Franschhoek · Paarl

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1 Day

Table Mountain & City Highlights

Table Mountain · Bo-Kaap · Waterfront

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14 Nights

Southern Africa Grand Tour

Cape Town · Victoria Falls · Okavango

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The Process

How It Works

01

Tell Us Your Dream

Share your dates, interests, and the kind of experience you're after. A brief conversation is all we need to start.

02

We Design Your Trip

A dedicated travel expert builds a personalised itinerary — routes, lodges, guides — tailored entirely to you.

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Confirm & Start Packing

Review your proposal, make any changes, confirm your booking. Then all that's left is the anticipation.