9-Day Secrets of South Africa

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This 9-day South Africa trip takes you to Cape Town, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, Sanbona Game Reserve. Starting in One & Only you will spend 2 days exploring one of South Africa’s most spectacular coastal cities. Next up, spend 3 days discovering Grootbos Private Nature Reserve one of South Africa’s premier land-based whale watching destinations. Las...
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Overview

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

What's this trip about?

    This 9-day South Africa trip takes you to Cape Town, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, Sanbona Game Reserve. Starting in One & Only you will spend 2 days exploring one of South Africa’s most spectacular coastal cities. Next up, spend 3 days discovering Grootbos Private Nature Reserve one of South Africa’s premier land-based whale watching destinations. Lastly, you will journey to Sanbona Game Reserve in the Klein Karoo for 3 days in one of the locations of the San Tribes of South Africa.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCape Town
End CityCape Town

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa
  • South Africa

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding & Equestrian
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Short Cruise
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife viewing

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Itinerary

Day 1-2: Arrival

Touch down in Cape Town International Airport where you will be welcomed by a Jumbari representative who will accompany you to The One & Only Hotel. Located in the V&A Waterfront, the One & Only Hotel is a mere 30-min drive away and will be your base for t...

Day 3-5: Grootbos Nature Reserve

Wake up to a hearty breakfast at The One & Only before meeting your driver who will transfer you to the Whale Coast. Situated along a pristine marine eco-reserve, Grootbos Private Nature Reserve will be your base for the next 3 nights.

Your luxury accommoda...

Day 6-8: Safari

Wake up to a healthy, family breakfast before meeting your driver who will transfer you to Gondwana Family Lodge. Located on the plains on the Karoo, Gondwana Family Lodge will be your family’s base for the next 3 days.

This luxury family lodge boasts panoramic...

Day 9: Departure

This day marks the end of your Secrets of South Africa safari. After a final breakfast at your lodge, your driver will meet you to transfer you to Cape Town International Airport for your onward journey.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,203
Price per day$134
Last Updated: 5/15/2023

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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.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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May 2020

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Travelling in a really complicated moment, Jumbari always beside us. All was perfect and clear, before and during the trip, no problem during the safari. The team on...

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Mar 2020

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Feb 2020

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Fabulous safari in South Africa with Jumbari Family Safaris

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Jumbari Family Safaris research, plan and create exceptional African moments for you and your family. We understand how challenging it can be to organize a family safari, but we are here to help. With 49 years’ worth of expert African travel advice we can ensure that all that’s left for you to do is spend quality time with your family and create memories that will last a lifetime. Our responsible African safaris ensure families can connect with local communities, learn about sustainable development, partake in wildlife conservation and leave a positive legacy in the continent we call home.

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Logistics

Accommodation

,1-2: One & Only Luxury hotel in or near Cape Town Breakfast Included 3-5: Grootbos Private Nature Reserve Luxury lodge inside Grootbos All Meals Included 6-8: Gondwana Family Suite Luxury lodge inside Sanbona Wildlife Reserve All Meals Included 9: End of tour (No accommodation)
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Value add which can be pre-booked by Jumbari Family Safaris:

Harbour House Restaurant group: priority seating, signature cocktail, beautifully decorated table with a chilled bottle of wine on table upon arrival  Kove Collection Restaurant group: priority seating and bottle of Kove wine

Bonus: we can organise professional child-minding in Cape Town

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Room type:

One&Only: Marina Double Queen rooms 2 adults and 2 children up to 17 years old in existing bedding

Grootbos: Two-bedroom family suite which can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults plus 3 children

Sanbona: luxury suites, each room can accommodate maximum 2 adults sharing with 1 child, however there is also 4 rooms which are interleading so we can also book 2 adults and 2 children using an inter-leading room. Maximum age is under 12 years old.

Eco-friendly:

One&Only has several responsible tourism initiatives

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve has an enviable track history of implementing sustainable tourism initiatives.

Conservation management is the foundation on which Sanbona was established

Child friendly: this tour is based on children 0-11 years.

One&Only has a kid’s club with a dedicated, fully-supervised KidsOnly programme for ages 4-11 and then a separate programme is available for teens as well. 

Grootbos is a family adventure paradise with a variety of fun and educational activities

Sanbona has a Kids on Safari programme and offers complimentary child minding in kiddies play room during game drive hours

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