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What's included
- Accommodation based on twin share room
- Daily breakfast
- Escorted tour
- Expert local guides
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- Internal flights
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Wildlife game drives
- Airport transfers
- Any items or services not specified in the itinerary
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- International flights
- Medical and emergency insurance
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses
South Africa tour overview
Experience the comfort of an escorted tour, with the freedom to explore on your own during this South Africa value trip!
This tour offers a great introduction to South Africa, including animal viewing game drives and time to experience the city of Cape Town. A city tour will help you get your bearings and pick up local travel tips about Cape Town. Then during your free time in the beautiful city, there are plenty of optional tours available for those of you who are keen to see as much as possible during your stay.
Fly to Johannesburg and drive to Limpopo Province, where amazing game drives and animal viewing bring the thrill of being in Africa to life. While staying at a classic lodge you’ll get to enjoy wildlife drives in small, non-air conditioned safari vehicles. Early mornings and late afternoons are best, to avoid the midday heat when animals are at rest. This is your chance to look out for lion, leopard, cheetah, herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as incredible bird viewing opportunities on a breathtaking safari!
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Call 1300 168 910 or email [email protected] for the latest availability and current prices!
Please note: Prices in AUD are per person, based on twin share. Single supplement of $600 applies for solo travellers. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations and can change without notice. Rates will vary depending on travel dates. Tour special is subject to availability with the local operator and booking conditions apply. Booking code SAESG7M.
Inclusions at a glance
- Accommodation – 6 nights first class accommodation
- 4 nights Cape Town, 3- or 4-star hotel
- 2 nights Limpopo Province, 4-star game lodge
- Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
- Hotel porterage
- Meals – 10 meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
- Tour – Sightseeing & Game Drives per itinerary
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Flight – Domestic intra-flight Cape Town-Johannesburg
Special features
- Experience Cape Town on a panoramic city tour
- Thrilling game drives & wildlife viewing in magnificent Limpopo Province
- Enjoy a comfortable Cape Town hotel & 4-star lodge that’s close to game reserves
- This value program provides the comfort of an escorted tour, with free time to explore on your own
- Expert tour leader is on hand with advice & tips to enhance your trip
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Arrive in 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 (ask us about pre-booking a transfer), look out for the city's iconic symbol, Table Mountain in the distance. Tonight, discover some of Cape Town's world class restaurants on your own.
Overnight: Cape Town
Cape Town City Tour
After an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager, depart on a city tour. Pass famous landmarks including the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, the Grand Parade, St. George's Cathedral, Company Gardens, and the Malay Quarter. The route then leads to Kloof Nek and Table Mountain. Perhaps ascend to the summit by cable car (ticket not included) for bird's eye view of the city and its beaches. Continue to the V & A Waterfront where you will have the opportunity to learn the three-billion-year-old story of diamonds while touring prominent Shimansky Jewellers & Museum. Following the tour (or for those who do not wish to participate), stroll through the adjacent V & A Waterfront with its endless shopping and dining opportunities before returning to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast
Full Day in Cape Town
While in Cape Town, we recommend the optional tour to Cape Peninsula, known for its steep mountains, secluded coves, and pristine beaches. The Cape of Good Hope, within Table Mountain National Park, is home to at least 250 species of birds as well as antelope, ostrich, and baboons. Walk the rugged cliffs, or take the famous Flying Dutchman funicular that climbs uphill to the old lighthouse. Afterward, visit Boulders Beach to see the unique spectacle of penguins waddling freely, and walk through Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Tonight, attend the optional Traditional African Dinner Experience for a memorable evening of live performances and African gastronomy before returning to the hotel
Optional: Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour
Optional: Traditional African Dinner Experience
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast
Full Day in Cape Town
Spend 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 scenic 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 shark cage diving*
*The South African Wine Tour and Full Day Shark Cage Diving operate simultaneously. Passengers may opt to participate in only one of these tours
Optional: South African Wine Tour
Optional: Full Day Shark Cage Diving
Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast
Fly to Johannesburg - Limpopo Province - Evening Game Drive
This morning, fly to Johannesburg, known as "Gauteng: the City of Gold." Upon arrival, drive to Limpopo Province located just three hours outside of Johannesburg. Your stay will be at a game reserve where the varied habitats provide ideal conditions for a selection of large mammals including the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino). After lunch at the lodge, take a late afternoon game drive accompanied by a ranger to uncover the magic of the African bush. This evening, dinner is at the lodge
Overnight: Limpopo Province
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning and Afternoon Game Drives
Depart early for a morning game drive, or participate in the optional Balloon Safari.* Drift above the beautiful landscape, watching for wild game below. A glass of sparkling wine awaits you at the end of the journey. Join the rest of your group on the morning game drive in open safari vehicles where you may have a chance to see not only the large beasts but also the smaller mammals, birds and insects. After lunch, relax at the lodge before setting out for your afternoon game drive. Return in time for dinner and toast to your final night in South Africa
*The Mabula Balloon Safari optional is only available when staying at Mabula Game Lodge
Optional: Mabula Balloon Safari
Overnight: Limpopo Province
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart South Africa
Awake early this morning and set out on your final game drive. After an early lunch, bid farewell to the bush and travel east toward Johannesburg. Arrive to the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg at 4PM for your departure flight. Please select flights that depart no earlier than 6:50PM. An extra night in Johannesburg can be arranged if need be (own expense).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
More about South Africa
My Travel Experience Review
This value program provides the comfort of an escorted tour, with the freedom to explore on your own. It's fantastic value for a tour that includes sightseeing in Cape Town and amazing game drives in Limpopo Province. Let us know if you'd like to stay longer, add optional tours or include airfares 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 year-round from Cape Town on select Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays.
Prices will vary depending on your travel date. Please ask us for your preferred departure date and we will advise availability and cost.
Tour start time
The start time listed for this tour is 3:00pm but this is just a guide and details will be confirmed upon confirmation.
If you book international flights, you will be advised of the flight details and check-in times when your reservation is confirmed.
Is this tour right for you?
This value program provides the comfort of an escorted tour, with the freedom to explore on your own. Minimal inclusions plus a variety of optional excursions allow maximum customization. This moderately active program is intended to offer an introduction to the two most South African experiences, animal game drives and the city of Cape Town. Game drives take place in the early morning and late afternoon to avoid mid-day heat when animals are at rest. Game drives will be performed by small, non air-conditioned safari vehicles. 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. Additional optional sightseeing is available to enhance your holiday. While on safari, on the motor coach and at remote lodges, WiFi service is not available or extremely limited. Short power outages are a regular occurrence in South Africa. Hotels in major cities are equipped with back-up generators so there are no interruptions to normal services, however hotels outside of major cities may have supplemental generators that provide electricity to only essential services.
Important to remember...
The day-by-day tour descriptions are intended as an indicative guide only and can vary depending on departure day. Travel by nature is unpredictable. Weather patterns, animal migrations, 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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Advertised price was correct as of 16 April 2024 and is based on lead-price departure(s). Rates will be advised for your preferred travel date prior to any payment being required.
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