Martin Meyer Safaris Announces Privately Guided South Africa Safari for 2027

HOEDSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA — 26 July 2026: Martin Meyer Safaris has announced a new nine-night Privately Guided South Africa Safari, departing on 28 February 2027. Personally guided by Martin Meyer, with photography support and hosting from Antje Meyer, the journey combines the wildlife of the Greater Kruger with four nights in Cape Town.

The privately guided journey begins with one night at City Lodge O.R. Tambo in Johannesburg, followed by four nights at Baobab Ridge in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve. Guests then continue to Cape Town for four nights in Loft Rooms at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel before the safari concludes on 9 March 2027.

Designed for travellers seeking a more personal way to experience South Africa, the journey offers continuous guidance, local knowledge and photographic support. Rather than moving between unrelated guides and representatives, guests travel with experienced Africa-based hosts who understand the complete itinerary.

A Privately Guided Introduction to South Africa

South Africa is one of Africa’s most varied destinations, but that variety can make planning difficult. Travellers must consider internal flights, transfers, accommodation, wildlife areas, seasonal conditions and the rather important question of how much can reasonably be fitted into a journey without requiring a holiday to recover from the holiday.

The Privately Guided South Africa Safari has been created to remove much of that uncertainty. It combines an accessible arrival in Johannesburg, four nights in a private Greater Kruger reserve and four nights in Cape Town within a carefully paced nine-night itinerary.

“This journey brings together two very different sides of South Africa,” says Martin Meyer of Martin Meyer Safaris. “Guests experience the wildlife and wilderness of the Greater Kruger before finishing beneath Table Mountain in Cape Town. Travelling privately guided means we can provide the context, continuity and personal support that are often missing from a conventional package.”

Beginning in Johannesburg

The journey begins on 28 February 2027 with one night at City Lodge O.R. Tambo. This first night provides guests with time to arrive, recover from their international flights and prepare for the journey into the Greater Kruger.

Including an overnight stay in Johannesburg creates a more comfortable transition into the safari. It avoids asking travellers to navigate an immediate onward connection after a long international journey and allows the privately guided experience to begin at a considered pace.

From Johannesburg, guests travel onwards to Baobab Ridge for the wildlife portion of the journey.

Four Nights at Baobab Ridge in the Greater Kruger

Baobab Ridge is situated in the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, within the Greater Kruger ecosystem. The reserve offers an intimate safari environment characterised by open wilderness, diverse habitats and rewarding wildlife viewing.

During the four-night stay, Martin provides expert safari guidance and helps guests understand the behaviour, ecology and conservation stories behind their sightings. The emphasis extends beyond simply collecting photographs of the Big Five. Guests are encouraged to observe tracks, interpret animal behaviour and appreciate the smaller details that bring the landscape to life.

A privately guided safari gives guests the benefit of travelling with someone who already understands their interests. Whether their focus is wildlife behaviour, conservation, photography or experiencing the bush at a more thoughtful pace, Martin can provide greater context throughout the journey.

“The guide beside you changes how you experience Africa,” Martin explains. “A sighting becomes far more meaningful when you understand what led to it, how the animal is behaving and what is happening in the wider environment.”

Photographic Support From Antje Meyer

Antje joins the journey as a photography-focused host, providing practical support to guests who would like to improve their travel and wildlife images.

Her assistance is adapted to each guest’s experience and equipment. Travellers may bring professional cameras, compact cameras or mobile phones; there is no requirement to arrive with enough photographic equipment to alarm airport security.

Antje can help guests understand camera settings, composition, changing light and the challenges of photographing moving wildlife. During the Cape Town portion, the photographic focus can broaden to include landscapes, architecture, people and the details that tell the wider story of the destination.

This is a privately guided safari with photographic support rather than a formal technical workshop. Guests remain free to photograph as much or as little as they choose.

Ending the Journey in Cape Town

Following the Greater Kruger safari, guests travel to Cape Town for four nights in Loft Rooms at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel.

Cape Town provides a striking contrast to the wilderness of the Klaserie. Its combination of mountain and ocean scenery, history, culture, food and waterfront atmosphere allows guests to experience South Africa beyond its wildlife areas.

Finishing in Cape Town gives the journey a natural progression. Guests begin with the quiet intensity of the African bush before moving to one of the continent’s most interesting cities. The final four nights provide time to experience Cape Town at a comfortable pace rather than attempting to squeeze the city into a hurried stopover.

Throughout the Cape Town stay, the privately guided format continues to provide personal attention, local insight and a deeper understanding of the places included in the itinerary.

Why Choose a Privately Guided South Africa Safari?

Privately guided travel offers more than an accompanying guide. It provides continuity across the journey and gives guests one consistent point of contact who understands their interests, expectations and preferred pace.

For first-time visitors, this removes much of the uncertainty associated with travelling in an unfamiliar destination. For returning travellers, it creates opportunities for a more personal and in-depth experience.

The format is particularly valuable for couples, families, solo travellers and photographers who do not want to be restricted by the impersonal structure of a large group tour.

Martin and Antje bring complementary strengths to the journey. Martin contributes more than two decades of safari-guiding experience and extensive knowledge of African wildlife, conservation and travel. Antje adds photography, storytelling and personal hosting.

Together, they offer guests a privately guided experience built around expertise, continuity and the simple belief that Africa is too far to do halfway.

Privately Guided South Africa Safari Details

Dates: 28 February–9 March 2027
Duration: Nine nights
Route: Johannesburg, Greater Kruger and Cape Town
Accommodation: One night at City Lodge O.R. Tambo, four nights at Baobab Ridge and four nights in a Loft Room at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Private guide: Martin Meyer
Photographic host: Antje Meyer

Pricing, detailed inclusions and the complete day-by-day itinerary are available directly from Martin Meyer Safaris.

About Martin Meyer Safaris

Martin Meyer Safaris is an Africa-based, family-owned safari company specialising in tailor-made and privately guided journeys across Africa.

With more than two decades of safari experience, the company designs personal journeys around each guest’s interests, travel style and preferred pace. Its privately guided safaris combine specialist knowledge, carefully selected accommodation and direct support from people who know Africa first-hand.