Luxury villas in Cape Town
Cape Town, Beautifully Experienced
Private villas in Camps Bay, Clifton and around the V&A Waterfront, followed by a few days on safari. A Cape Town journey designed entirely around you.
Discover Cape Town
A Villa by the Atlantic, Then the Bush
Our favourite way to see Cape Town: a few days in a private villa above the Atlantic, with the beach, the mountain and the city close by, then a short flight to a safari lodge for lions, leopards and elephants.
We design and manage complete journeys, never standard packages. We find the villa that suits your group in Camps Bay, Clifton or around the V&A Waterfront, arrange a chauffeur and the days out you want, then connect you to a lodge in the Greater Kruger or the Eastern Cape for an African safari to finish.
You enjoy the journey, and we take care of the arrangements. Our team works across Dubai, the United States and South Africa and plans for guests from Europe, North America, the Gulf and beyond, and Cape Town has nonstop flights from cities such as London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Atlanta, Newark and Dubai.
Villa areas
Camps Bay, Clifton and the V&A Waterfront
Pair with
A safari in the Greater Kruger or Eastern Cape
Getting there
Nonstop from Europe, the USA and the Gulf
Best time
November to March for summer; June to November for whales
Stay exceptionally
Luxury Villas in Cape Town
A private villa gives you space, privacy and your own rhythm. We arrange villas in three areas, each with its own character.
Villa living
Your Own Space by the Sea
Breakfast when you like, a pool for the children, room for grandparents and friends, and a terrace to watch the sun go down over the Atlantic. A villa suits families, multi-generational groups, friends travelling together and couples who value their privacy.
Every property is different. We match the villa to your group and confirm exactly what is included before you book.
Beach and promenade
Camps Bay
A wide white beach below the Twelve Apostles, with a palm-lined road of restaurants and cafés behind it. Villas sit on the slopes above, many looking over the bay, and dinner is an easy walk or a short drive away. A good fit for families and groups.
Sheltered coves
Clifton
Four small beaches divided by granite boulders and reached by steps from the road, often sheltered when the summer south-easter blows. Villas are built into the cliffside, with sea views and a quieter, more private feel.
Harbour and city
V&A Waterfront
A working harbour with restaurants, shops and galleries. Private residences and apartments here keep the city and the Table Mountain cableway within easy reach.
Harbour and city
Staying Around the V&A Waterfront
If you would rather be in the city, a residence or apartment around the Waterfront puts restaurants, shops and the harbour on your doorstep, with the ferry to Robben Island, the Zeitz MOCAA gallery and the Two Oceans Aquarium a short walk away.
It also makes an easy base for the airport and for days out in the Winelands, before or after your time on safari.
Depending on the property
What a Villa Can Include
- A private pool and outdoor living space
- Ocean, mountain or city views
- Daily housekeeping
- A private chef or in-villa dining
- A chauffeur for airport transfers and days out
Not every villa offers every feature, so tell us what matters most and we will shortlist the properties that fit.
Prefer a hotel? We also book premium hotels on the V&A Waterfront, boutique hotels in the city and on the Atlantic Seaboard, and estates in the Cape Winelands.
Cape Town and safari holidays
Villa and Safari: From Cape Town to the Wilderness
Cape Town and an African safari belong together. Start with the sea and the city, then take a short flight to the bush, with every connection arranged for you.
About two hours by air
Greater Kruger
Big Five private reserves beside the Kruger National Park, with lodges such as Londolozi, MalaMala, Lion Sands and Kapama.
Malaria-free Big Five
Eastern Cape
Reserves such as Kwandwe, with game drives and walks, reached by a short flight to Gqeberha and a road transfer.
A few hours by road
Western Cape
Sanbona in the Little Karoo and Gondwana near the Garden Route, both malaria-free.
A Villa and Safari Journey
Days 1 to 4
A villa in Camps Bay or Clifton
Fly into Cape Town and meet your driver at the airport. Four nights in a private villa, with a day on the Cape Peninsula, a day in the Winelands and long evenings on the terrace.
Day 5
Fly to the bush
A short flight to the Greater Kruger or the Eastern Cape, with your transfer to the lodge arranged.
Days 5 to 8
Three or four nights on safari
Morning and afternoon game drives, guided walks where the reserve allows, and dinner under the stars at a lodge such as Londolozi or Kapama, or Kwandwe in the Eastern Cape.
Day 9
Homeward, or further
Fly back via Johannesburg or Cape Town, or continue to Victoria Falls, Botswana or Zimbabwe.
How It Fits Together
We coordinate the domestic flights, road transfers and private charters between Cape Town and the safari areas, and line up the timings so one part of the trip flows into the next.
This is a sample only. The number of nights, the villa, the lodge and the order of the stops are all designed around you, and some guests prefer the safari first and the villa to finish.
Private Cape Town tours
Explore Privately
With Cape Town chauffeur services arranged through trusted local partners, your days start at the villa door and run at your pace, never on a group timetable. We arrange airport meet-and-greet and transfers, and for families and groups, a dedicated driver for agreed periods, subject to availability.
- The Cape Peninsula: Chapman’s Peak, Hout Bay, Cape Point and the penguins at Boulders Beach
- Table Mountain and the city: the cableway, the Bo-Kaap and Kirstenbosch
- Private Cape Winelands tours in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, where wine tasting is entirely optional
Cape Town private travel experiences
Extraordinary Experiences
We source, reserve and coordinate each experience, with private options where they are available.
At the Villa
- A private chef for dinner on the terrace
- Spa treatments at the villa or a nearby spa
- Birthdays, anniversaries and family celebrations
Out and About
- Helicopter flights over the coast
- Yacht and coastal cruises
- Whales and seals in season
- Fine dining and Winelands lunches
For Families
- The penguins at Boulders Beach
- Gardens, beaches and nature walks
- Age-appropriate adventures
How we work
The Nova Difference
One point of contact, from the first conversation to the end of your journey.
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Personal discovery
Who is travelling, your dates, your style and what you would love to do.
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Destination and experience design
We design your villa and safari journey and send a proposal, then refine it with you.
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Reservations and logistics
We reserve the villa, the safari lodge, the chauffeur, experiences, flights and transfers.
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Travel preparation
Your confirmed itinerary and the practical details, ready well before you leave.
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During your journey
We stay in contact, coordinate the arrangements and assist as required.
Why guests travel with us
- A personalised journey, never a package
- One point of contact throughout
- A network of specialist local providers
- Private guiding and chauffeur options
- Experience in combining Cape Town villas with safaris
- Flexibility for couples, families and groups
Your Preferences
Tell us what matters to you. Halal dining, alcohol-free experiences and private accommodation can be arranged on request, and we plan each family’s trip around their own preferences.
Start planning
Let Us Design Your Cape Town Experience
Tell us when you would like to travel and who is coming, and we will suggest villas in Camps Bay, Clifton or around the Waterfront, with a few nights on safari if you wish.
Prefer email? info@novasafaris.com