8 Day Best of South Africa

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
DAY OF ARRIVAL - JOHANNESBURG (±100km)
1 stop
1
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).
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
JOHANNESBURG to HAZYVIEW via PRETORIA (±455km)
2 stops
2
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
3
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
1 stop
4
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.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
HAZYVIEW to HOEDSPRUIT via PANORAMA ROUTE (±220km)
2 stops
5
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.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
6
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.
1 day • Admission ticket free
Day 5
HOEDSPRUIT to JOHANNESBURG (±460km) JOHANNESBURG to CAPE TOWN (Flight own arrangements and own account)
2 stops
7
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
8
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).
Admission ticket free
Day 6
CAPE TOWN AT LEISURE
3 stops
9
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.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
10
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
11
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 7
CAPE TOWN AT LEISURE
2 stops
12
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).
3 days • Admission ticket free
13
Book a Full Day Winelands tour, and be guided to 3 wine estates for wine tastings you will never forget.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
DAY OF DEPARTURE – MORNING AT LEISURE in CAPE TOWN
1 stop
14
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included

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• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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