Compare The Cape Revisited for solo travellers by Saga Travel vs South Africa in 9 days - Cape & Kruger Explorer - Charm by Exoticca
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| Duration | 17 days | 9 days |
| Price From | $ 3,463 | $ 1,899 |
| Price Per Day | $ 204 | $ 211 |
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| Trip Style | Self-guided tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Airfare included |
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31 Meals: 14 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 10 Dinners |
8 breakfasts and 3 dinners. |
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South Africa's Western Cape awaits… Explore South Africa's Western Cape where wild flowers create a landscape of colour in the coastal parks and nature reserves. Learn more about the ancient Bushmen's culture and traditions, go in search of wildlife on game drives and enjoy sampling some of the Winelands local delicacies during this scenic and leisurely tour, exclusively for solo travellers. If you've already visited South Africa's Garden Route and would like to see another side to this diverse country, then this tour is especially good for you! |
Land in Johannesburg and admire its mixture of both historic and ultra-modern architecture. Get to know the wild side of South Africa as you embark on game drives in the Kruger National Park. Fall in love with Cape Town, explore the Cape of Good Hope and discover the beauty of the Cape Peninsula on an unforgettable journey through the most iconic destinations of this diverse nation. |
Day 1: UK-Cape Town
After taking Saga's included UK door-to-door travel service to the airport, fly overnight to Cape Town.
Day 2: Cape Town-Simonstown
Meals: Dinner
Continue to Simonstown on the Cape Peninsula, where you will spend the first three nights of your tour at the Quayside hotel (4Q), a boutique hotel with a scenic harbourside setting, close to the famous penguins of Boulder's Beach. Dinner is included at a local restaurant this evening. D
Day 3: Simonstown
Meals: Breakfast
A full-day optional excursion heads into Cape Town for a city tour and the chance to take a cable-car ride up Table Mountain, weather permitting.
Day 4: Tour Cape Peninsula
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Look forward to a full-day tour of the peninsula, including visits to see the penguins at Boulder's Beach and the most south western point of Africa. Lunch and dinner are included at local restaurants.
Day 5: Simonstown-Aquila Game Reserve
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Following a scenic drive inland through the Hex river pass and into the arid Karoo, you'll arrive at the Aquila Private Game Reserve (4Q) for a two-night stay. Go in search of the big five on an included game drive this evening.
Day 6: Aquila Game Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After a morning game drive you have the choice of continuing your search for wildlife in the reserve or you could visit a local hydroponics vegetable garden project where plants are grown without soil. You may like to head out for an organised stargazing session this evening.
Day 7: Aquila Game Reserve-Citrusdal
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Stop in the quaint village of Riebeek Kasteel to browse the handful of boutique shops and to purchase lunch; then visit the Wheat Industry Museum in Mooressburg before arriving in Citrusdale at the base of the Cederberg Mountains. Stay two nights at Piekenierskloof Mountain Resort (3Q+) set within dramatic mountain scenery.
Day 8: The Cederberg
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy a full-day tour of the Cederberg, where you can walk along trails to see delicate Bushman rock art, centuries old. You'll also get the chance to taste Rooibos tea, which is derived from a plant endemic to Cederberg and has been made famous by Alexander McCall Smith's novel, 'The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency'.
Day 9: Citrusdal-Saldanha Bay
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Travel back towards the coast, pausing at the fishing town of Velddrif to visit the SA Fisheries Museum at the mouth of the Berg River. The following three nights will be spent at the Protea Hotel Saldanha Bay (4Q) on the pretty waterfront of Saldanha Bay.
Day 10: Cape Columbine Nature Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
See magnificent coastal scenery on today's full-day excursion to the Cape Columbine Nature Reserve, an area known for its West Coast fynbos and Karoo succulents. Lunch is included at a restaurant in the fishing village of Paternoster, where you also have time to stroll along the glorious beach.
Day 11: West Coast National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, a full-day tour heads to the best viewing points in the park and also explores the fascinating West Coast Fossil Park, where the huge collection includes the fossils of sabre-tooth cats and short-necked giraffes that once roamed the west coast.
Day 12: Saldanha Bay-Winelands
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Pause in Darling for a taste of local wine and olive oil before stopping for lunch and a guided walk at the Khwa tu San Centre where you'll discover more about the culture and heritage of the Bushmen. You spend the final four nights of your tour at Le Franschhoek Hotel (4Q), set in the heart of the winelands.
Day 13: Winelands
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Spend a full day exploring the historic university town of Stellenbosch on an included excursion that also includes lunch and a wine tasting at a local vineyard in this renowned wine-producing region.
Day 14: Winelands
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Explore the area surrounding the small town of Franschoek, surrounded by soaring mountains and lush vineyards, on a full-day tour. Then tickle your tastebuds with the chance to pair wine and chocolate produced in the area.
Day 15: Winelands
Meals: Breakfast
Relax on the final day of your tour with a day at leisure.
Day 16 – 17: Cape Town-UK
Meals: Breakfast
After a final morning at leisure it's time to head to the airport for your return overnight flight and your included UK door-to-door travel service.
Day 1: US - Night on board
Arrival at your US departure airport ready to check in for a flight * to Johannesburg. Night on board. * If your outbound flight leaves at dawn (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the selected departure day.
Day 2: Johannesburg
Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the city and its diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods. Tuck into the vibrant food scene and pop-up eateries. The city is a real cultural hub and it is a great place to catch live music performances and indulge in trendy bars and restaurants. Overnight stay in Johannesburg. Why not make the most of your time in South Africa by adding one of our optional excursion packages. Choose between our Gastronomic or Adventure packages in the next step of the booking process! Our Gastronomic Package includes two meals at excellent restaurants in Cape Town plus a Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour and Cape Winelands Excursion. Our Adventure Package includes a Full-Day Kruger Game Drive, an exciting Shark Cage Diving Experience and an Atlantis Dunes Quad Biking Excursion. Please note: you can only choose one of the optional excursion packages (Adventure or Gastronomic).
Day 3: Johannesburg - Mpumalanga - Kruger
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time transfer by road to Mpumalanga. You're headed for Kruger, home to some of the most iconic wildlife in South Africa. Along the way, see some of the most iconic sights of the Panorama Route such as Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondavels (entrance fees not included). You'll fall in love with the natural beauty of South Africa's landscapes! * Arrive and transfer to the hotel to check-in. Dinner and overnight stay in Kruger. * Please note: The journey today takes approximately 7-8 hours by road and includes stops along the way for lunch (at own expense) and sightseeing. There will be no accompanying guide for this journey so take the opportunity to enjoy the passing landscapes as you travel through some of the most spectacular regions in South Africa.
Day 4: Kruger National Park
Enjoy a Full-Day 4x4 Game Drive at Kruger National Park. Begin the day early on safari in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserves with breakfast on the go. The game viewing area is known as the 'Southern Circle' and is renowned for its rhinos and lions. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park and discover the amazing diversity of animals in one of the world's largest game reserves. Remember to bring comfortable shoes, warm and rainproof jackets, sunhat and protection and cameras to capture the beautiful wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Kruger National Park
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore the beautiful natural landscapes of Kruger and the White River. We recommend an optional day trip to Kruger National Park to experience more of its wildlife-rich eco-systems.* Dinner and overnight stay in the Kruger Region. * Optional Kruger National Park Day Trip: Set off to the wilds of Kruger for your chance to spot the famous Big Five. Enjoy a slow drive through the national park, home to elephants, buffalos, giraffes, impalas, zebras and, of course, lions. An unforgettable day in the wilds of Southern Africa. Packed lunch included. (This excursion is included in our Adventure Package of 3 excursions, available in the next step of the booking process!)
Day 6: Kruger - Johannesburg - Cape Town
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by road back to Johannesburg, stopping to see the exterior of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the official headquarters of the South African government. * Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Cape Town. Arrive in Cape Town, known as the 'Mother City', and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Cape Town. * Please note: The journey today takes approximately 7-8 hours by road and includes stops along the way for lunch (at own expense) and sightseeing. There will be no accompanying guide for this journey so take the opportunity to enjoy the passing landscapes as you travel through some of the most spectacular regions in South Africa.
Day 7: Cape Town
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the ticket hop-on hop-off tour in Cape Town. South Africa's capital combines cosmopolitanism, culture, architecture, and the best of nature. With the hop-on and hop-off ticket, you will be able to do over 30 stops to enjoy some of the most remarkable attractions of the 'Mother City'. Take the Cableway and go up to Table Mountain where you can enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of Africa's landscapes.* Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in Cape Town. * Please note: the Table Mountain Cableway in Cape Town will be closed for maintenance from the 25th of July until the 28th of August 2022. If your trip coincides with these dates, you will enjoy an included Sunset Cruise instead and your included Hop-On Hop-Off bus tickets will still enable you to visit the lower station of the cableway if you wish.
Day 8: Cape Town
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day by discovering the city further. We recommend taking the optional Cape Winelands excursion, especially if you're a wine lover as this region is known for its award-winning whites and reds.* Overnight stay in Cape Town. * Optional Full-Day Wine Route Excursion with Wine Tasting: Set off into the lush Winelands outside of Cape Town and visit the wine producers in Stellenbosch for delicious wine tasting and a cellar tour. (This excursion is included in our Gastronomic Package of 4 excursions, available in the next step of the booking process!)
Day 9: Cape Town
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day by discovering the city further. We recommend taking the optional Full-Day tour of the Cape Peninsula, a paradise of natural beauty, vineyards and coastal seal and penguin colonies!* Overnight stay in Cape Town. * Optional Full-Day Cape Peninsula Excursion: Enjoy the delights of the Cape Peninsula including Clifton, Camps Bay, Llandudno and the amazing Twelve Apostles. Pass through Noordhoek and see the local ostriches before visiting the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point. Fall in love with the Penguin Colony and Boulder's Beach and see Simons Town and Muizenberg Beach.
Day 10: Cape Town - Night on board
Breakfast * at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Night on board. * Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
Day 11: US
Arrive in the US and end your trip.
