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Highlights

Visit the historic battlefields of KwaZulu Natal, an eye-opening tour that uncovers some of South Africa’s turbulent history Explore the Western Cape and take a scenic helicopter tour over the peak of Table Mountain Drive through the Greater Kruger on a sunrise or sunset safari and prepare to be spellbound as you encounter wild animals such as lions, leopards, elephants and rhinos in their natural habitat Drive the Garden Route, visit the Cape Winelands and indulge in a wine tasting tour through one of the premier wine-producing regions of the world

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Where do you want to visit?

Select as many options as you like, it will help us craft a trip that’s unique to you.

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    Western Cape
    Highlights include Cape Town, Winelands and Garden Route: Tour and sample wines from the world- famous wine region of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek near Cape Town. Explore Table Mountain and Robben Island; discover charming towns, the world’s largest ostrich population, varied landscapes and colorful culture.
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    Eastern Cape
    Highlights include Addo Elephant Park, Port Elizabeth and the Great Karoo: The Eastern Cape offers a vast diversity that extends across the desert of the Great Karoo to the shoreline of the coast. Adventure seekers can enjoy the world’s biggest waves and the highest bungee-jump in the southern hemisphere.
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    Kruger National Park
    Kruger National Park is a natural paradise and home to the Big 5, i.e. lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino and thousands of other species. Diverse vegetation includes savannas, forests, rivers and mountains.
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    Lesotho & Kwa Zulu Natal
    Highlights include Lesotho, Drakensberg and Durban: A province of extraordinary beauty; visit the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, the Elephant and Dolphin coasts, and vibrant cities like Durban. Experience the sub-tropical coastline with beaches that promise warmer waters and lush, green vegetation, and inland battlefields in the hills and valleys of Zululand.
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    Off the Beaten Path
    Highlights include Johannesburg, Pretoria, Madikwe. Visit the Madikwe Game Reserve, one of the best and a malaria-free safari destination in South Africa that also has the Big Five. Discover rich history and culture, sporting events and fashion in cities such as Johannesburg and Pretoria.

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    Guest Houses / B & B
    Oftentimes more quaint and personal, guest houses and B&B accommodations offer a unique character and charm for travellers looking for a nostalgic stay. E.g. De Tafelberg, Brenwin
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    Boutique Hotels
    Trendy design, eclectic ambiance, and contemporary furniture, Africa’s boutique hotels offer an intimate and fresh experience. E.g. Four Rosemead
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    Safari Lodges & Camps
    Safari Lodges & Camps offer the most authentic safari experience and the excitement of the real African bush – watch wildlife right from your tent or room and enjoy memorable evenings around a campfire under the incredible African sky. E.g. Arathusa Safari Lodge
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    Luxurious Safari Lodges & Camps
    Imaginatively designed and blending with the surroundings, Africa’s luxury safari lodges & camps allow you to experience authentic safari accommodations without compromising on luxury, fantastic food and personal service. E.g. Singita Ebony
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    International Comfort
    Spacious and tastefully decorated rooms combined with all the modern amenities and a first-class service – the usual comfort expected from a hotel anywhere in the world can be experienced in South Africa as well. E.g. Victoria & Alfred Hotel
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    Trains: Rovos Rail
    Hailed as the most luxurious train in the world, Rovos Rail offers a rare combination of opulent decor and modern amenities. Each one of the individual suites can accommodate 2 people and the pantry pampers with culinary delights.

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Our Awards

At Hayes & Jarvis, we are consistently recognised by prestigious organisations across the travel industry for our tailor-made luxury holiday experiences. In 2022, we received seven British Travel Awards, voted for exclusively by consumers: Best Travel Company to Southern/South-East Asia, Best Travel Company to Australasia/Oceania, Best Travel Company for Tailor-Made Holidays, Best Travel Company for Safari Holidays, Best Travel Company for Wildlife & Nature Holidays, Best Travel Company to sub-Saharan Africa and Best Travel Company to South America. We were also recognised by Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Award as Best Tour Operator, by World Luxury Travel Awards as Best Luxury Tour Company, and by World Travel Awards as England’s Leading Tour Operator.

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What our guests say

“We had originally booked a trip to India for 2020, but due to the Covid situation we have had to re-arrange for late 2021. During this process Jasdeep has gone out of his way to help us re-arrange the holiday and made every effort to keep the price similar without compromising any of the experiences we were looking forward to. This is the first time we have used Hayes and Jarvis and we are very pleased with the service we have received.”

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Keith Wright UK
Rating 5/5

“Outstanding rapid and detailed service from Thidara Udomritkul at Hayes & Jarvis. Our requirements were heeded and the initial proposal was attractive and good value. This proposal was tweaked until we were completely satisfied. Can’t wait to start the holiday now. Have holidayed with Hayes & Jarvis previously and found them to be high quality, bespoke and caring.”

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Andrew Jones UK
Rating 5/5

“Special Holiday with H&J: For our special Holiday we booked with Alice at H&J and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. We shared our dates and had so many options with different trips and booked with piece of mind in these difficult times. Great service, price and will use again, thanks James.”

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James Hogben UK
Rating 5/5

“Originally booked for South America this August. The service came under the spotlight when this was not going to happen. In contrast to another organisation they were helpful and flexible. All now re-booked for 2021. Thidara helped replan the trip with options. First time I’ve used Hayes and Jarvis. Would recommend especially for more complex trips.”

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Roger Payne UK
Rating 5/5

“Personal touch. Although ultimately our holiday this year was cancelled, we cannot praise Hayes & Jarvis enough in their response in these unprecedented times, especially Jas. He really went out of his way in trying to find us a suitable alternative holiday, making sure that the alternatives were in line with our original plans, kept us informed (almost on a daily basis) of developments, be it changes in airline schedules or local government developments. We felt like he really cared and appreciate his personal touch. But even he could not work his magic this year. Nevertheless, given our experience with Hayes & Jarvis to date, we look forward to planning our next summer holiday with Jas.”

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Hayes & Jarvis is a member of international accreditation organisations ABTA and ATOL. As a result, you can travel with complete peace of mind knowing that you will receive the highest standard of service and that your holiday is financially protected.

What our Guests say

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Pat Gillooly, UK

Dream Makers
I would strongly recommend Hayes and Jarvis for the best holiday experience anywhere in the world. We have used Hayes and Jarvis for trips all over the world, and have always been treated like royalty from fabulous hotels to once in a lifetime experiences. We will always make Alice Norman at H&J i first contact, when booking a trip Alice has chopped and changed our Xmas trip to the Maldives 3 times to suit our needs at no extra cost ourselves. If you want to be made feel special on holiday then Alice and the team at H&J will make your dream come true,

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Dan Crouch, UK

Brilliant customer service
Booked a holiday through Hayes and jarvis/American Holidays, unfortunately it had to be cancelled for the second time and I decided I wanted a full refund.

Spoke with the sales agents who advised that a full refund would not be provided and I had to settle for a voucher that would expire in 12 months at which point I could claim a refund.

Spoke with Steven Wilkinson who was able to assist me and arrange a full refund extremely quickly with no hassle. He was very helpful and responded to my emails quickly every time. He provided brilliant customer service.

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Lisa Beecroft, UK

Another Hayes & Jarvis holiday
Once again booking with Hayes & Jarvis was stress free and so easy. Chris Cook was extremely helpful as always and got us the holiday we wanted, including our flights and transfers. Amazing service.

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Lori Clark, UK

Highly recommended
We booked our next holiday through Alice at Hayes & Jarvis and she couldn’t have been more helpful. She found us the best holiday tailored to our requirements and our trip was planned from start to finish. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.