Southern Africa
South Africa
Cape Town and the winelands, the Garden Route, and a Big Five reserve near Kruger.
- Duration
- 8 nights / 9 days
- Best time
- October to April for Cape Town; May to September for the best game viewing.
- Ideal for
- Families, honeymooners, wildlife and wine travellers
Trip highlights
- Table Mountain cableway
- Cape Point and the Boulders penguins
- Stellenbosch wine estates
- Big Five drives in a private reserve
Day-wise itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Cape Town
Transfer to your hotel. Evening at the V&A Waterfront.
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Day 2
Table Mountain and the city
Cableway to the summit, then the Company's Garden, Bo-Kaap and Signal Hill for sunset.
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Day 3
Cape Peninsula
Chapman's Peak drive, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point funicular and the penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
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Day 4
Winelands
Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, with tastings at two estates and the wine tram if you would like it.
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Day 5
Garden Route to Knysna
East along the coast, stopping at Hermanus for whale watching in season. Overnight Knysna.
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Day 6
Knysna and Tsitsikamma
The Knysna Heads, Featherbed reserve, and the suspension bridge at Storms River.
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Day 7
To the private reserve
Fly to Hoedspruit or Nelspruit and transfer to your lodge near Kruger. Evening game drive.
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Day 8
Big Five safari
Dawn and dusk game drives with a ranger and tracker, and the middle of the day at the lodge.
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Day 9
Depart Johannesburg
Morning drive, then fly to Johannesburg for your international connection.
Inclusions
- Two domestic flights
- Full board and game drives at the private reserve
- Table Mountain cableway and Cape Point entry
- Accommodation in the stated hotel category on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast; other meals as noted in the itinerary
- Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees for the attractions listed as included
- Visa assistance and documentation support from our team
- All applicable service taxes and levies on our services
- 24/7 on-trip support and a single point of contact throughout
Exclusions
- South Africa visa fee
- Whale watching boat trip, seasonal
- Wine tasting fees beyond those listed
- International airfare unless quoted as part of the package
- Visa fees, travel insurance premium and any biometric charges
- Meals not specified, drinks, and anything of a personal nature
- Optional tours, tips to guides and drivers, and porterage
- City or tourism tax payable directly at some hotels
- Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions
- Cost changes due to currency movement, fuel surcharge or government levy
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