8 Day Best of South Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa
Duration8 days
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
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Overview

Experience the best of South Africa on this 8 day tour. Spot the ‘Big 5’ in a world-renowned private game reserve and appreciate the awe-inspiring sights of the Panorama Route and Cape Peninsula. Savour local cuisine and cherish true hospitality.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Johannesburg sights
• ‘Big 5’ private game reserve
• Kruger National Park game viewing
• Tick off the Panorama Route sights
• Cape Town sights

What's included

  • Entrance Fees: Constitution Hill, Voortrekker Monument, Panorama Route, Game Reserves
  • Experienced and qualified local guide
  • Excursions: Open safari vehicle game drives
  • Green Seat - local community and nature conservation donation
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Airport transfers (within 2 days before or after the tour)
  • Meals as mentioned in itinerary
  • Flights
  • Optional Excursions and Entrance Fees

What to expect

Day 1: DAY OF ARRIVAL - JOHANNESBURG (±100km)
  1. Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
    2h · Admission ticket included
    On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Explore Constitution Hill and other highlights of Johannesburg with your expert local guide. Return to the hotel late afternoon in time to freshen up and dine at the hotel (own account).
Day 2: JOHANNESBURG to HAZYVIEW via PRETORIA (±455km)
  1. The Voortrekker Monument
    1h · Admission ticket included
    After breakfast, meet your guide at reception and depart to the Kruger National Park area, via Pretoria for an orientation tour. Visit the majestic Voortrekker Monument.
  2. Union Buildings
    20m
    Be guided to Union Buildings, offering stunning city views and have a photo opportunity at the iconic Nelson Mandela statue.
    Enjoy lunch en route (own account). Arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon, with a bit of leisure time before dinner.
Day 3: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
  1. Kruger National Park
    5h
    Wake up early and receive a breakfast pack to enjoy in the iconic Kruger National Park (conservation fee included). Join an open safari game drive, spending a half day in the park. Track the ‘Big 5’ and a variety of other wildlife and bird species. The park boasts one of the largest and most successful conservation schemes in the world, and the diversity of fauna and flora promise an unforgettable bushveld experience. Exit the park in time for lunch at the lodge (own account). Spend time at leisure, enjoy peaceful time next to the swimming pool or on the deck overlooking the park at Kruger Gate. Spend the afternoon on another game viewing experience, this time in a closed vehicle. Arrive at the lodge in time for dinner around a camp fire.
Day 4: HAZYVIEW to HOEDSPRUIT via PANORAMA ROUTE (±220km)
  1. Panorama Route
    6h · Admission ticket included
    After an early breakfast, head to one of Mpumalanga’s most magnificent topographical attractions: the Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondavels. The Panorama Route affords guests memorable views of the more significant sites in this area including God’s Window, Lisbon Falls, and the Pinnacle.
    Once at the lodge, guests enjoy high tea before heading off for an afternoon game drive in an open safari vehicle, then returning to the lodge for dinner.
  2. Makalali Private Game Reserve
    1 day
    Once at the private game lodge, enjoy high tea before heading off for an afternoon game drive in an open safari vehicle. Your expert ranger and tracker will guide you through the bush in search of the Big 5 and other interesting species. View the sun set over the bushveld whilst enjoying snacks and a drink, before returning to the lodge for dinner.
Day 5: HOEDSPRUIT to JOHANNESBURG (±460km) JOHANNESBURG to CAPE TOWN (Flight own arrangements and own account)
  1. Dullstroom
    1h
    Go for an early morning game drive in an open safari vehicle, before breakfast. The tour then returns to Johannesburg, via the charming town of Dullstroom, perfect for lunch (own account) and take short a walk through the town (time permitting). Arrive in Johannesburg in time for an early evening flight to Cape Town.
  2. Green Point
    Pass by
    You will be met at Cape Town International Airport for the transfer to the boutique hotel. Dinner is enjoyed at the hotel or promenade (own account).
Day 6: CAPE TOWN AT LEISURE
  1. V&A Waterfront
    3h
    Cape Town boasts a smorgasbord of delights, including an impressive mountain range, an inviting night life, extensive shopping venues, world-class art and cultural events.
    After breakfast, spend the morning at leisure discovering the Mother City or join an optional, guided full day Cape Point tour including Cape Point, Boulder's Beach (own account). Your dinner choices are endless, but we highly recommend spending one evening at a V&A Waterfront restaurant.
  2. Cape Point Nature Reserve
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    One of the highlights on the optional Full Day Cape Point guided tour. Visit the Cape Point Nature Reserve and the tip of the Cape Peninsula with stunning views.
  3. Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    One of the highlights on the optional Full Day Cape Point guided tour. The return journey to Cape Town will take you along the False Bay coast with the option of visiting the colony of rare African Penguins at Boulders Beach.
Day 7: CAPE TOWN AT LEISURE
  1. Cape Town
    3 days
    Another day at leisure! Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before exploring another area of Cape Town, and surrounds. Book a story-telling city tour (Your tour guide, will be in the character of Bartholomeuw Dias or Jan van Riebeeck, to travel back in time, following history of our Rainbow Nation on the Mother City Untold Stories half day tour). Alternatively, spend the day travelling into the Winelands and sample some of the best wines in the world! Dine at the hotel, or in town (own account).
  2. Cape Winelands District Municipality
    6h
    Book a Full Day Winelands tour, and be guided to 3 wine estates for wine tastings you will never forget.
Day 8: DAY OF DEPARTURE – MORNING AT LEISURE in CAPE TOWN
  1. Table Mountain
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before spending the last day of the tour at leisure. If you have time before your scheduled airport transfer and you haven't had a chance to tick off the Mountain, book your ticket online and make your way to Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. Table Mountain is a unique conservation area and affords its visitors the best views of Cape Town. Enjoy the revolving cable car ride up the mountain (own account and weather permitting). The hotel transfer cost to Cape Town International Airport is included.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point

Guests will be met at the hotel and transferred to the airport. IMPORTANT: Flight departure details need to be advised prior to commencement of the tour.

End point

Tour ends at the Cape Town hotel if guests have made other onward travel plans.

Pickup details

Pick up from Airport is a Shared airport transfer. Guests will be met and transferred to the Capital on Bath Hotel or similar. IMPORTANT: Flight details need to be advised prior to commencement of the tour.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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