Best of South Africa

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Duration: 10 days

Begins: Cape Town

Ends: Johannesburg

Trip Code: DSCO

From

£1,899 per person

Angebot anfordern

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    You don't need weeks to have an unforgettable South African adventure. In just 10 days, this trip takes you from Cape Town's stunning sights to the wildlife wonders of Kruger National Park — packing in tons of fun along the way. Explore Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain before heading off for a full week of safari magic in Greater Kruger and Kruger National Park. Spot the Big Five on thrilling safari drives, savour a mouthwatering South African braai (barbecue), and visit Jane Goodall’s Chimp Eden to learn about vital conservation efforts. It’s the ultimate city-and-safari combo in just over a week — what are you waiting for?
    Is this tour for me?
    Travel Style
    Classic
    All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
    Service Level
    Standard
    Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
    Physical Rating
    3 - Average
    Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
    Trip Type
    Small Group
    Small Group experience; Max 18.
    Age requirement
    12+
    All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
    What's Included
    • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
    • Table Mountain cable car ride and visit
    • Nature Walk
    • Wildlife Safari Drive
    • Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing
    • Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive
    • Chimp Eden Tour
    • Free time in Cape Town
    • Internal flight between Cape Town to Johannesburg
    • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
    Accommodations

    Hotels (4 nts), Tented Camp (2 nts) Lodges (3 nts)

    Meals

    9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 6 dinners

    Allow USD130-170 for meals not included.

    Transportation

    Private vehicles, safari vehicles, walking.

    Staff & experts

    CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

    Day 1 : Cape Town

    Arrive at any time. Attend an evening welcome meeting at the joining hotel before an optional group dinner.

    Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

    1h

    Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

    Acommodation

    Inn on the Square

    Acommodation

    Inn on the Square

    Day 2 : Cape Town

    Enjoy breakfast and then depart for Table Mountain. Ride to the time on the cable car and explore the area on hiking trails leading to scenic views before riding back down. Spend the afternoon on your own partaking in one of the many optional activities in the area. Tonight, choose to attend another group dinner to celebrate your beautiful day in this vibrant city.

    Table Mountain Visit via the Cable Car

    Cape Town 3h

    Take the five-minute cable car trip to the top of Table Mountain, 1,085m (3,562ft) above Cape Town, and explore the summit. This is a great spot to sit and soak up the commanding 360-degree views of Cape Town, Table Bay, the peaks of surrounding mountains, and the rest of Table Mountain National Park.

    Free time:

    Cape Town Afternoon

    Enjoy a completely free afternoon and evening in Cape Town. Choose from a variety of optional activities that your CEO will recommend or simply walk around and see the city on foot. In the evening you can opt to join the group for dinner at a local spot.

    Acommodation

    Inn on the Square

    Acommodation

    Inn on the Square

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 3 : Cape Town/Johannesburg

    Transfer to the airport in the morning and fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Enjoy an included Braai dinner to get a taste of South African fare for the next leg of your adventure.

    Plane

    Cape Town - Johannesburg 3h

    Sit back and relax on your included flight between Cape Town and Johannesburg for your bush camping part of the adventure.

    Free time:

    Johannesburg

    Spend free time in Johannesburg before tonight's included Braai dinner.

    Acommodation

    Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel

    Acommodation

    Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Dinner

    Day 4 : Johannesburg/Greater Kruger Area

    Depart Johannesburg early to get a jump start on today's long drive. An included lunch along the way will break up the drive and give you a chance to stretch your legs. Arrive to your lodge accommodations in the late afternoon, just in time to freshen up for dinner with the group.

    Private Vehicle

    Johannesburg - Kruger National Park 7h - 8h30m 500km

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle on the way to the Greater Kruger Area and your accommodation for the night at the Awelani Conservancy.

    Acommodation

    Awelani Lodge

    Acommodation

    Awelani Lodge

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 5 : Greater Kruger Area

    Wake up bright and early today for an included bush walk. Take this opportunity to get up close and personal with the incredible nature that surrounds you. Enjoy a picnic lunch after the walk and then a few hours of well earned rest back at the lodge. In the later afternoon set off on a safari drive to the wildlife in Kruger National Park.

    Nature Walk - Awelani Conservancy

    Kruger 2h - 3h Morning 8:00 10:00

    There are many ways to experience the African soil, but doing it on foot is one of the most exciting ways to immerse yourself in the Great Kruger area. Follow an expert guide into the bush. The area is surrounded with Baobab trees and other plants and bushes endemic to the area. This is a great place to visit for any avid birdwatchers.

    Northern Kruger Wildlife Safari Drive

    Kruger 2h30m - 3h Afternoon 15:00

    Hop in a 4x4 safari vehicle and get yourself one step closer to the surrounding nature. Be ready to spot large herds of elephant roaming in the area as well as groups of buffalo, antelope, hyena, and more.

    Acommodation

    Awelani Lodge

    Acommodation

    Awelani Lodge

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Day 6 : Kruger National Park Area

    Enjoy an early start this morning to enter the park and enjoy the full-day safari drive through Kruger in search of the Big Five. After an exciting day out in the wild, arrive late afternoon to your lodge and enjoy some local fare during dinner this evening.

    Private Vehicle

    Kruger - Hazyview 9h - 10h Full day 420km 7:00 16:00

    Spend the day in Kruger National Park, trying to spot the big five. Enjoy a full day safari drive en-route to our lodge.

    Acommodation

    Umbhaba Eco Lodge

    Acommodation

    Umbhaba Eco Lodge

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Dinner

    Day 7 : Kruger National Park Area

    Another full day in Kruger awaits. Hop into a 4x4 to enjoy a more intimate wildlife safari drive, one offering a fresh perspective of the scenery and animals around you. Finish the day with a delicious dinner with your fellow travelers.

    Kruger National Park Open Vehicle Wildlife Safari Drive - Full day

    Kruger National Park 6h - 7h Full day

    Hop in a 4x4 safari vehicle and get yourself one step closer to the surrounding nature. Be ready to spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, zebras, and many other species in this impressive South African national park.

    Enjoy safari driving inside Kruger National Park in our own vehicle. Search for more lion, elephant, rhino and many other animals in one of Africa’s most well-known wildlife areas on our transfer through Kruger National Park in our own vehicle, making our way south towards our camp Nkambeni. Enjoy an optional late afternoon wildlife safari drive in an open vehicle where you will have a chance to search out some more incredible animals.

    Traditional Dinner and Local Dancing

    Hazyview

    Enjoy a cultural evening with the local community. Dive into local fare with a delicious traditional dinner, then watch a local dance performance.

    Enjoy a cultural evening with the local community. Dive into local fare with a delicious traditional dinner, then watch a local dance performance.

    Acommodation

    Umbhaba Eco Lodge

    Acommodation

    Umbhaba Eco Lodge

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Dinner

    Day 8 : Kruger National Park Area

    Spend a free day in the area and choose which optional activities are best for you. Possible options include a morning or afternoon safari drive in Kruger National Park, or a full-day tour along the Panorama Route to set those photography skills to the test. The route offers unbelievable views at every turn and traverses the Great Escarpment via thrilling mountain passes.

    Free time:

    Hazyview Full day

    With loads of optional activities to choose from, there's lots to see and do in Greater Kruger.

    Acommodation

    Umbhaba Eco Lodge

    Optional Activities - Day 8

    Kruger National Park Full Day Wildlife Safari Drive

    Hazyview 9h - 10h

    Kruger National Park has been dubbed the most famous safari destination in the world. Whenever it is mentioned images of African wildlife and wilderness immediately spring to mind. The vastness of this park is what sets it apart. The breath-taking area with expansive and varied nature makes it a wonderful place to view the African “Big Five”. Hop in a 4x4 safari vehicle and get yourself one step closer to the surrounding nature. Be ready to spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions, zebras, and many other species in this impressive South African national park.

    Acommodation

    Umbhaba Eco Lodge

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast | Dinner

    Day 9 : Kruger/Johannesburg

    After breakfast at the lodge, witness first-hand the large role conservation plays in Kruger and the surrounding areas on an educational visit to The Jane Goodall Institute Chimpanzee Eden, commonly referred to as Chimp Eden. This animal sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees is located in the Umhloti Nature Reserve and a tour here is the perfect way to celebrate a visit to South Africa. Arrive to the lively city of Johannesburg in the early evening and enjoy a group dinner at the hotel.

    Private Vehicle

    Hazyview - Johannesburg 4h - 5h30m Full day 10:00 17:00

    Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

    Acommodation

    Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel

    Acommodation

    Onomo Johannesburg Sandton Hotel

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

    Day 10 : Johannesburg

    Depart at any time.

    Meals Included:

    Breakfast

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