Compare 9-Day South Africa Luxventure: Wildlife + Winelands by Ker & Downey Africa vs Cape Town & Safari by Great Value Vacations
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| Duration | 9 days | 8 days |
| Price From | $ 6,999 | $ 4,187 |
| Price Per Day | $ 778 | $ 523 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Self-guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Luxury | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Airfare included |
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Discover the best of Cape Town and the African bush. You'll begin in our backyard, one of the world's most loved holiday destinations - Cape Town. And we know how to keep the adventorous busy in Cape Town. You will be escorted to the Stellenbosch Winelands and explore the back roads by mountain bike and indulge in seriously fine wines and foods. Rookies to extremists welcome. Thereafter, search for elusive leopards in the Sabi Sands before searching for the big 5 in the famed Kruger Park. |
Explore South Africa, beginning in Cape Town. Tour through the beautiful city and experience its vibrant life in full, from the harbor to the mountains. Tour through surrounding areas in search of the best wine on a guided tour, and take in the full scope of Cape Town from the vantage point of the flat peak of Table Mountain. Once you've exhausted most of Cape Town, hop a flight to Kruger National Park, where you'll go on daily game drives through Thornybush Game Reserve, a private game reserve stocked with native African animals. Enjoy your downtime at the beautiful Jackalberry Lodge, lounging while overlooking the water or swimming in the pool, and going on game drives, which depart twice a day. Look for the Big Five that call the reserve home: African lions, African elephants, African leopards, Cape buffalo, and rhinoceros. Make the most of your three nights before being transported out for your flight home. The fun doesn't have to stop in Cape Town! Check out our other available extensions and take your South African adventure above and beyond: Cape Town & Safari with Johannesburg Helpful links for travel to South Africa: Visa & Passport Info |
Day 1-4: Cape Town - Bantry Bay
Accommodation: The Clarendon (Luxury hotel located in or near Cape Town)
Meals: Breakfast
Drinks not included
Main Destination: Cape Town
After arriving in Cape Town Airport, you will be met and transferred to the Clarendon in Bantry Bay - a 5 star mix of sophistication and beach side charm.
Set in the charming and affluent area of Bantry Bay, this stunning boutique hotel overlooks the turquoise waters of the Atlantic ocean and is a wonderful location from which to explore the vibrant Cape Town.
On your second day you will be ushered to the winelands of Stellenbsoch and embark on a full day Devon Valley bicycle tour. This exhilarating eco-biking tour is for everyone and allows you to explore the scenic back roads of the valley, soak up the awe-inspiring views and indulge in a memorable wine and food experience.
Spend the rest of your time in Cape Town at your own leisure. It's an endless playground - from scenic helicopter rides over the Cape peninsula to climbing the world's renowned Table Mountain, soaking up the African sun on one of the many beautiful beaches to sipping cocktails in the luxuriant Camps Bay.
Day 5-6: Cape Town - Sabi Sands
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Singita Boulders Lodge Luxury+ lodge located inside Sabi Sands
All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Main Destination: Sabi Sand Game Reserve (Greater Kruger)
After your final breakfast in Cape Town, you will transfer back to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg's OR Tambo Airport for your charter flight to the Singita Airstrip in the Sabi Sands.
Your safari experience will then begin with a road transfer to the absolutely beautiful Boulders Lodge, situated in Singita’s privately owned reserve within the Sabi Sand Reserve. The lodge, set along the banks of the Sand River, boasts magnificent suites with glass walls to allow guests to feel connected to their surroundings. The subtle layers of luxury throughout the lodge combine sensual Africa with high end design. The lodge is complete with its own fitness & spa center, pool and the Singita Boutique & Gallery.
Get up close with Africa's incredible wildlife as you explore Singita's private concession with knowledgeable guides. In the richly-diverse area you may spot leopard, lion, rhino, buffalo, elephant, reedbuck, hyena, hippos, nyala, cheetah, wild dogs and many types of birds.
Day 7-8: Sabi Sands - Kruger National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Singita Lembobo; Luxury+ lodge located inside Kruger NP
All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)
Main Destination: Kruger National Park
After your last breakfast in the Sabi Sands, you will transfer back to the Singita Airstrip for your charter flight to the Satara Airstrip. After a road transfer you will arrive at your last stop, Singita's Lebombo Lodge.
Situated above the N’wanetsi River, Singita Lebombo Lodge exuberates utter luxury. Sophisticated and contemporary, the lodge was inspired by eagles who build their nests in the cliff face of the river bank, offering fantastic views from the wooden viewing decks. Step through your glass-walled suite and sleep directly under the stars with nothing but a mosquito net. This luxurious lodge comes complete with a spa and fitness center, pool and the Singita Boutique and Gallery.
Get up close with Africa's incredible wildlife as you explore Singita's private concession with knowledgeable guides. In the richly-diverse area you may spot leopard, lion, white and black rhino, buffalo, elephant, hippopotamus, cheetah and sable.
Day 9: Kruger - Johannebsurg
Meals: Breakfast
Main Destination: Johannesburg Airport
After your final breakfast in the African bush you will make your way back to Johannesburg's OR Tambo Airport, along with all your amazing memories and photographs, for your onward journey.
Day 1 Welcome to Cape Town!
Touch down in the jewel of South Africa: Cape Town. With everything from stunning views, amazing tours, and a thriving nightlife, this city is stocked with the best any city can offer.
Day 2 Cape Town
After breakfast you will be met by your local English speaking driver-guide for your full-day scenic tour of the Cape Peninsula. Some highlights include Cape Point, Chapman's Peak and Boulders Beach which allows visitors the opportunity to experience the variety of landscapes and scenery Cape Town has to offer. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon, having seen some of the best the Cape has to offer.
Day 3 Cape Town
After breakfast, you will depart the hotel for your full-day Winelands tour. Some highlights include the Paarl Wine Region, Franschhoek Valley and the town of Stellenbosch. Enjoy a brief city tour of Paarl before you make your way to Franschhoek, with a photo stop at the Groot Drakenstein Prison, where Nelson Mandela was released in 1990. This little village nestled among the mountains can easily be mistaken for a little Switzerland. The tour continues to the university town of Stellenbosch. It is easy to understand why Simon van der Stel decided to settle a village here.
Day 4 Cape Town
After breakfast you will be met to depart on your half-day City and Table Mountain tour. Take a trip up the legendary Table Mountain for spectacular views; the guide will point out the highlights of one of the world's most famous views and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Afterward, enjoy a scenic coastal drive and a walk through the Company Gardens.
Day 5 Cape Town - Kruger National Park
Rise early and grab breakfast before flying to Hoedspruit Airport, then transferring to Thornybush Game Reserve in Kruger National Park. Check into the Jackalberry Lodge on this private game drive and look forward to spotting the Big Five of the African safari animals. With game drives twice a day and activities around the lodge, there is plenty to keep you entertained, as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily.
Day 6 Kruger National Park
You can embark on early morning and late afternoon safaris and spend your days searching for animals in the reserve, relax at the lodge, or a combination of both. Look for lions, elephants, giraffe, and more among the African bush.
Day 7 Kruger National Park
You can finish up your last full day at the lodge on safari, swim in the pool, or lounge while looking out over the water, with the possibility of spotting animals in the distance. With two safaris a day, you have the flexibility to do more than one.
Day 8 Depart Kruger National Park!
Rise early for breakfast and a final safari excursion. Pack your things, pick up a souvenir and make sure you have all your photos taken, as you will be transferred to the Hoedspruit Airport to begin your trip home.
