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What's included
- Accommodation based on twin share room
- Baggage charge
- Daily breakfast
- Expert local guides
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- Internal flights
- International flights from Australia
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Transport in air conditioned vehicles
- Wildlife game drives
- Airport transfers
- Any items or services not specified in the itinerary
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Medical and emergency insurance
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses
- Visa arrangements and fees
South Africa tour overview
Fly to Cape Town, where you begin with city sightseeing and tours of Table Mountain tour and the Cape Peninsula. After a quick flight to Durban, swap the city for an extraordinary cruise on St Lucia Estuary, home to Nile crocodiles, hippopotami, sea turtles and even sharks.
Spend a night immersed in the local culture of the independent Kingdom of eSwatini. There’s more amazing wildlife viewing with game drives in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve and famous Kruger National Park.
Drive the scenic route to Johannesburg and take a tour of Soweto. Then it’s time to fly back to Australia and reflect on this extraordinary trip!
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South Africa Deal
Contact us for the best South Africa deals and save more when you book by 29 March 2024.
Lowest-price departures: from 12 April to 14 June, 2024
Extra $200 per person: from 26 July to 22 November, 2024
Early bird deals are also on offer for travel from April 2025 to March 2026.
For available departures and current rates, please call 1300 168 910 or email [email protected] today!
Note: Prices in AUD are per person based on twin share. Single supplement from $640 for sole occupancy of rooms. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations and change without notice. Prices were accurate on 20 February 2024 and will vary, depending on departure dates. Current rates will be advised at time of booking. Conditions apply. Booking code SACLG12M
Inclusions at a glance
- Flights – Return economy airfares to Cape Town & from Johannesburg
- Fly from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth (contact us for other cities)
- Flights includes airline fees, taxes & fuel surcharges
- Intra-flight Cape Town-Durban
- Accommodation – 10 nights accommodation
- 4 nights Cape Town
- 1 night Hluhluwe
- 1 night Mbabane (eSwatini)
- 2 nights Hazyview
- 2 nights Johannesburg
- Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- Hotel porterage
- 18 meals – 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
- Escorted tour – Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Sightseeing as per itinerary in air-conditioned motor coach
- Game drives in modern, 10-seater safari vehicles
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
Special features
- Experience Cape Town, during the city tour pass by Castle of Good Hope, the Grande Parade and visit Table Mountain
- During the Cape Peninsula Tour, visit the Cape of Good Hope reserve and view the penguin colonies at Boulders Beach
- Game viewing cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, a uniquely diverse ecosystem
- Game drive through Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve
- A thrilling game drive in an open-vehicle through Kruger National Park
- In Soweto, the most metropolitan township, visit Nelson Mandela’s former home
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FLY TO SOUTH AFRICA
Depart from you Australian capital city for South Africa.
ARRIVE CAPE TOWN
Arrive in Cape Town, undeniably one of the most beautiful cities in the world. As you make your own way to the hotel, you’ll see the towering symbol of the city - Table Mountain. The rest of the day is at leisure in this magnificent seaside city
Overnight: Cape Town
CAPE TOWN CITY TOUR
After an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, depart on a half day Cape Town city and Table Mountain tour. Drive past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the Grand Parade, and St. George's Cathedral. The route then leads to Kloof Nek and Table Mountain. Ascend to the top (weather permitting) by means of a cable car.* Later, descend and proceed to the Milnerton Lighthouse. Afterward, you will have the opportunity to learn the three-billion-year-old story of diamonds while touring the prominent Shimansky Jewellers. Following the tour (or for those who do not wish to participate) stroll through the V & A Shopping Mall before returning to your hotel. Conclude the day with dinner
*Table Mountain Aerial Cableway closes for annual maintenance in July & August. Exact dates will be advised in early 2023.
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
CAPE PENINSULA TOUR
Depart on a full day Cape Peninsula Tour with lunch along the way. After a stop at the fishing village of Hout Bay, continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. After lunch, follow the coastline along False Bay and stop in Simon's Town to visit the penguin colonies at Boulders Beach. Lastly, visit the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens before arriving to Cape Town. Tonight, experience local culture at the optional Traditional African Dinner Experience for an evening of live performances and African gastronomy before returning to the hotel
Optional: Traditional African Dinner Experience
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
CAPE TOWN
Enjoy the day at leisure in Cape Town. Perhaps join the optional South African Wine Tour* which takes you along the country's principal wine route to the towns of Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch with tastings along the way. Alternatively, thrill seekers will not want to miss the optional excursion to "Shark Alley" to experience great white shark cage diving.* Tonight, attend the optional Home Hosted Dinner
*The South African Wine Tour and Full Day Great White Shark Cage Diving operate simultaneously. Passengers may opt to participate in only one of these tours
Optional: South African Wine Tour
Optional: Full Day Great White Shark Cage Diving
Optional: Home Hosted Dinner
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast
FLY TO DURBAN - GAME VIEWING CRUISE ST LUCIA ESTUARY
This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Durban. Upon arrival in the early afternoon, drive to St. Lucia. Later, embark on a game viewing cruise that takes you on the St. Lucia Estuary. This tidal estuary is home to Nile crocodiles, hippopotami, sea turtles, and even sharks, making it a fascinating and uniquely diverse ecosystem. This evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Hluhluwe
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
HLUHLUWE-IMFOLOZI GAME RESERVE - TRAVEL TO eSWATINI
After an early breakfast, travel to the Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve, situated in northern KwaZulu Natal, which is famous for its conservation of black and white rhinos. Home to Africa's "Big Five." You may have a chance to see elephant, Cape buffalo, lion, leopard, and rhino during your morning game drive through the reserve. Following the safari, continue to the border of the Kingdom of eSwatini,* an independent kingdom within the borders of South Africa. Stop at a handicraft market this afternoon before arriving at your hotel in the early evening
*eSwatini is an independent country from South Africa and therefore has different entry requirements. Non-US passport holders are responsible to check if a visa is required for eSwatini in addition to all other countries on their itinerary
Overnight: Mbabane (eSwatini)
Meals: Breakfast
eSWATINI SIGHTSEEING & MATSAMO VILLAGE VISIT
After breakfast visit the Ngwenya glass factory, where visitors can watch glass blowers create a range of African animals, and tableware made from recycled glass that is collected by the children of eSwatini. Transfer to the South African border and visit Matsamo Cultural Village where you can learn more about the Swati traditions and customs. Enjoy traditional Swati cuisine along with dance and song performances. Later, continue to the hotel in time for dinner
Overnight: Hazyview
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK GAME DRIVE
Today, a pre-packed breakfast will be provided for you. Then, on to Kruger National Park for a full day open-vehicle game drive. You may have a chance to see lion, elephant, giraffe, or zebra in their natural habitat. After stopping at a rest camp for lunch, continue your game drive. End the day with dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Hazyview
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
TRAVEL TO JOHANNESBURG
Depart after breakfast, on a long drive today. Travel via Konwyn Pass, offering spectacular views over the Lowveld and visit the 213-foot Mac Mac Waterfall in the Mac-Mac Forest Nature Reserve. Proceed to the historic logging town of Sabie, once a gold mining town, it now relies on forestry. Admire spectacular views of mountain passes and continue the drive, past the small town of Waterval Boven, nestled in the Drakensberg Mountains on the way to Johannesburg. Arrive late afternoon, and check into your hotel
Overnight: Johannesburg
Meals: Breakfast
SOWETO TOUR
Depart on a half day tour of Soweto. Drive by the former residence of Bishop Desmond Tutu and visit Nelson Mandela's former home. Continue to the Apartheid Museum, where you will journey through the racial segregation experienced by millions of South Africans. Cap off the day with dinner tonight
Overnight: Johannesburg
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DEPART SOUTH AFRICA
Make your own way the airport for your flights to Australia.
Meals: Breakfast
More about South Africa
My Travel Experience Review
Passengers on this tour come back raving about the many inclusions and amazing experiences. Expert guides look after you all the way and staying in comfortable accommodation is a nice way to cap off each day. An internal flights is included to make the most of your time in South Africa and international flights are also included from Australia.
More about this tour
See the brochure
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The brochure includes details of the inclusions, itinerary and other relevant travel information. Information contained in the brochure is subject to change and at the time of booking you will be provided with an updated copy that includes the current details for your reservation.
Tour departures
This tour departs select dates in 2024, 2026 and 2026.
Please ask us for your preferred departure date and we will advise availability and current prices.
Tour start time
The start time will be confirmed at time of booking. For your international flights, you will be advised of the flight details and check-in times when your booking is confirmed.
Tour notes
Children under 12 years of age are not permitted on open vehicle game drives in Kruger National Park.
Please note, all passport holders should have four or more entirely blank (unstamped) visa pages in their passport when travelling to South Africa, Zimbabwe, and eSwatini.
Is this tour right for you?
This active program covers a good amount of ground each day. Expect from three to four hours walking on some touring days. The pace is moderate, however you will encounter some uneven surfaces, stairs, steps and significant slopes. A few early wake-ups are required. There are two long days spent on the coach between eSwatini and Hazyview, as well as between Hazyview and Johannesburg. For your comfort, several stops will be made along the way including a lunch break.
While the majority of the tour will be performed in an air-conditioned motor coach, game drives will be conducted in small safari vehicles that cannot be air-conditioned. While the majority of South Africa is malaria-free, visitors to Kruger National Park are encouraged to consult their health-care providers regarding malaria prophylaxis. We suggest you check with your health-care provider before signing up for this tour. During this tour, you may come into proximity of wild animals whose actions can be unpredictable. Certain inherent risks are involved which should be considered at your own discretion.
Important to remember...
The day-by-day tour descriptions are intended as an indicative guide only. Travel by nature is unpredictable. Weather patterns, road accessibility, public holidays, travel restrictions and a multitude of other factors may necessitate itinerary changes that are ultimately for the client's benefit. It is essential that travellers are flexible and open minded in this regard.
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