Escorted Tours
One of the most culturally and geographically diverse places on earth, South Africa, fondly known by locals as the 'Rainbow Nation', boasts 11 official languages and its inhabitants are influenced by a fascinating mix of cultures. Discover the gourmet restaurants, impressive art scene, vibrant nightlife and beautiful beaches of Cape Town. Enjoy a local braai (barbecue) in the Soweto Township, browse the bustling Indian Markets in Durban or sample some of the world's finest wines at the myriad wine estates dotting the Cape Winelands. Some historical attractions to explore include the Zululand battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, and Robben Island, just off the coast of Cape Town. Above all else, its untamed wilderness is astonishing: wildlife roams freely across massive unfenced game reserves such as the world famous Kruger National Park.
When you arrive at Johannesburg Airport, you will be met and assisted with check-in for your flight to Hoedspruit (flight cost not included). Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the lodge. After check-in, enjoy lunch before departing on the afternoon Safari. Return to the lodge for dinner. Meals: Lunch, Dinner
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Today, enjoy a morning game drive and breakfast at the lodge. Enjoy some free time before lunch, then depart on an afternoon game drive. This evening, enjoy dinner at the lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for your scheduled flight to Cape Town (flight cost not included). Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel for check-in. The rest of day is free at leisure. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be picked up for a morning half day Cape Town City Tour with the option to take a ride up the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway (weather permitting, for an additional cost). The Cape Town City and Table Mountain Half Day Tour provides you with an enriching orientation of the 'Mother City', either in the morning or afternoon. This immersive experience includes visits to significant landmarks such as the South African Museum and Company Gardens, the Parliament Buildings, the Castle of Good Hope and the bustling Green Market Square. You are treated to breathtaking views from Signal Hill offering a panoramic perspective of the city. The tour also includes a stroll through Bo-Kaap, a vibrant neighbourhood known for its colourful homes and rich cultural heritage. The tour includes entrance fees, a registered tourist guide in an air-conditioned vehicle and the option to visit Table Mountain. In the afternoon, we visit the Mojo Market for local curious, food and entertainment. Mojo Market is an exciting 7 day a week food and lifestyle market close to the Pavilion in beautiful Sea Point. With live music by local musicians, sport screenings, a wide variety of food stalls and an artisan retail offering, as well as four bars, one of which boasts the widest selection of beverages on tap in the Southern Hemisphere, there truly is something for everyone. Optional Tour: • Table Mountain - Table Mountain is the most iconic landmark of South Africa. Aside from being the country's most photographed attraction and the perfect place to take photos of the landscape of Cape Town, it is also home to about 2,200 species of plants and 1,470 floral species, many of which are endemic to the mountain. Animal species that can be spotted on the mountain include caracals, rock hyraxes and chacma baboons. The flat top peak of the mountain reaches 1,086 metres above sea level, but being so close to the sea and to the city, its features look more imposing. Return to hotel for your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast
Today, enjoy a full day tour of Cape Point. Your will be transferred to Hout Bay and enjoy a half hour cruise to Seal Island. Then, continue on to Cape Point and reach the Cape of Good Hope, where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. Afternoon visit to the Penguins at Boulders Beach. Cape Point is a spectacular sight, covered in endemic fynbos and home to breathtaking bays, beaches and rolling green hills and valleys, just 60 kms outside of Cape Town. Cape Point falls within the Cape Floral Region, a World Heritage Site. The Cape Floral Region is one of the richest areas for plants in the world and is home to nearly 20% of Africa's flora. Cape Point is open daily and is a must see. The Flying Dutchman Funicular takes visitors at Cape Point up to the Lighthouse, where there is an outstanding view of the point and ocean. The Funicular is named after a ghost ship whose destiny it is to sail the oceans forever. More information can be found at the Museum. Boulders Beach in Simon's Town is a sheltered beach made up of inlets between granite boulders and crystal clear waters. The area is home to one of the largest breeding colonies of African Penguins. You can observe the Penguins close up from elevated boardwalks while enjoying beautiful views. It is a popular location for swimming, snorkelling and birdwatching. Return to hotel for your overnight stay. The rest of the day is at leisure. Meals: Breakfast
Today, depart for a Winelands Tour. Escape to the beauty and tranquillity of the Franschhoek and Stellenbosch Winelands and enjoy a wine tram ride in the winelands. Resting at the feet of the Boland Mountains in South Africa's Western Cape Province, the Cape Winelands area is renowned for producing some of the world's finest wines. The enthralling mountainous landscape boasts an impressive list of luxury wine farms, stretching across lush fertile valleys. Visitors can look forward to a variety of wonderful activities suited to all types of travellers. Explore a collection of historic little hamlets and towns dotting the countryside, sample a wide selection of world class wine at historic Cape Dutch Farmsteads and other wine estates and make your way through a sublime network of hiking and biking trails. The culinary scene here is world class and constantly improving, visitors who don't drink alcohol will also enjoy discovering this destination as part of a 'food tour', numerous superb restaurants are on offer. Return to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day to relax or explore a little more on your own. Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to Cape Town Airport for your departure flight. Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (erm)
