Best of South Africa

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This tour offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the Big Five on safari at the famous Kruger National Park, soak up the unforgettable scenery along Chapman's Peak Drive, explore cosmopolitan Cape Town and discover the beautiful Winelands region.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Free time in the port city of Cape Town
    • Drive along the magnificent coastal route of Chapman's Peak to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point
    • Explore the Wineland towns of Stellenbosch and Franschoek
    • Tour of Knysna Featherbed Nature Reserve
    • A full day game drive to spot the Big Five, in Kruger National Park

What's this trip about?

    This tour offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the Big Five on safari at the famous Kruger National Park, soak up the unforgettable scenery along Chapman's Peak Drive, explore cosmopolitan Cape Town and discover the beautiful Winelands region.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 35 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityCape Town
End CityJohannesburg

Travel Themes

  • Birding
  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • South Africa

Attractions

  • Johannesburg
  • Kruger National Park

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Fully Escorted Tour with local English Speaking Guides throughout
    • Scheduled Flights from the UK.
    • All internal travel including air-conditioned/heated transportation.
    • Accommodation, meals as specified and entry fees to all sights.
    • All airport taxes and security charges.

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Itinerary

Day 1: UK to Cape Town

Depart London on your scheduled, overnight flight via Johannesburg to Cape Town.

Day 2: Cape Town

On arrival the following day, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Breakfast

Day 3: Cape Town

Embark on a fantastic full day tour around the Cape Peninsula. Joining one of the most spectacular coastal drives in the world - Chapman's Peak Drive - travel to the World Heritage Site of The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and then on to Cape Point where the mighty...

Day 4: Cape Town

Enjoy day four in Cape Town at leisure, in which you can unwind upon its surrounding beaches or experience this city's lively cultural scene.

Breakfast

Day 5: Cape Town to The Cape Winelands

Today, tour the breathtakingly beautiful Cape Winelands, first stopping at the town of Franschoek, then onto Stellenbosch. Take some time to explore these delightful towns before enjoying a cellar tour and wine tasting at the award-winning Boschendal Estate.

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6: The Cape Winelands to Knysna

Take a scenic drive into the heart of the gorgeous Garden Route and into the picturesque coastal town of Knysna. Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure.

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7: Knysna

This morning, take a ferry across Knysna lagoon to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Stopping at some magnificent viewpoints, your guide will describe the area's fauna, flora, history and shipwrecks followed by a leisurely guided walk.

Breakfast & Lunch

Day 8: Knysna to Port Elizabeth

Depart for Tsitsikamma, a section of the Garden Route famed for luscious forests and dramatic coastlines. In the afternoon head to Port Elizabeth, a city known for its laid-back coastal ambiance and bold colonial architecture.

Breakfast

Day 9: Port Elizabeth to Kruger

Fly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, where you will be transferred to the town of Mpumalanga. Your retreat within this idyllic space will serve as the perfect base from which to explore Kruger National Park.

Breakfast & Dinner

Day 10: Kruger National Park

Undoubtedly one of the highlights of the tour; a guided safari drive in Kruger National Park. One of the biggest, oldest and quite simply one of the best wildlife parks in the world, Kruger boasts the greatest variety of animals including the famed Big Five.

Breakfast

Day 11: Kruger

Today is at leisure alternatively, optional excursions are available, including a unique safari on elephant-back (at a fee).

Breakfast

Day 12: Kruger to Johannesburg

Today, travel along the magnificent Panorama Route, one of South Africa's most stunning scenic drives. With awe-inspiring vistas, the route follows the impressive Blyde River Canyon, before arriving in the city of Johannesburg.

Breakfast

Day 13: Johannesburg to UK

Enjoy a short sightseeing tour of the city, with a stop at the Apartheid Museum for a fascinating insight into South Africa's cultural struggles. Later in the afternoon, head to the airport for your scheduled flight back to the UK.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,291
Price per day$176
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Meals Included
  • Breakfast will always be served at your accommodation each morning during the tour.
  • Lunch and Dinner, where included, will be served in local restaurants or at your accommodation.
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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