14-Day South Africa Trip - Sightseeing, Safari & Leisure

• You'll be collected from the airport (or hotel).
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Cape Town

Arrival in Cape Town. Sightseeing tour of the city centre, colourful malay area Bo-Kaap, Greenmarket Square, Union Buildings. Late in the afternoon watching the most stunning sunset at Signal Hill with a panoramic view of the Mother City will conclude the tour. If the weather permits ascending by the cable car (optional - not included) to the top of Table Mountain to admire an unforgettable panoramic view of Table Bay, Robben Island, Atlantic coast and most spectacular Cape Peninsula. Overnight at the hotel in Cape Town.

Main Destination:

Cape Town

Accommodation:

Inn on the Square

• Mid-range hotel located in or near Cape Town

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Cape Town - Stellenbosch

After breakfast excursion to the famous Cape vineyards. Drive through the picturesque valleys of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek. The Stellenbosch Wine Route is arguably the country's most famous, and the Stellenbosch Wine area includes over 300 wine farms of which more than a 100 are open to the public. One will taste South African way of life by visiting one of the wine estates, touring of the farm and wine tasting (optional - not included). Afterwards we will go back to Cape Town to Waterfront for a sunset cruise (optional - not included). Overnight at the hotel in Cape Town.

Main Destination:

Stellenbosch

Accommodation:

Inn on the Square

• Mid-range hotel located in or near Winelands

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Cape of Good Hope

Full day excursion to the Cape of Good Hope. There is a scenic drive along the Western coast via small picturesque fishing harbor of Hout Bay where we will go on a cruise to Duiker Island (optional), the seal and seabird colony. We continue through Chapman's Peak, a 10-km stretch blasted into the rock considered one of the most spectacular coastal roads. Then we visit the Cape Peninsula National Park (entrance fee not included) that contains beautiful coastal scenery, beaches, diverse plant and animal life, shipwrecks and mountains. We reach the Cape Point and use a funicular (optional) that leads up to the historic lighthouses built at the end of the point. This is a stunning place to look out over the cliffs, rocks, and endless sea. In the afternoon, return to Cape Town along the Eastern coast and look at the old colonial resorts of Muizenberg and Simonstown. We also stop at Boulders Beach (entrance fee not included) with a large breeding colony of penguins. Overnight at the hotel.

Main Destination:

Cape of Good Hope (Cape Peninsula)

Accommodation:

Inn on the Square

• Mid-range hotel located in or near Cape of Good Hope

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Cape Town - leisure

After breakfast time at leisure. Optional excursions available:
- whale watching (seasonal from June till December only)
- shark cage diving
- Roben Island tour
- Ostrich Farm visit
- safari in Aquilla Private Game Reserve
Overnight at the hotel in Cape Town.

Main Destination:

Cape Town

Accommodation:

Inn on the Square

• Mid-range hotel located in or near Cape Town

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Cape Town - Johannesburg - Soweto

Transfer to the airport and flight to Johannesburg. Then we will drive through the historical city center of Johannesburg, where in 1886 the time of "gold rush" started. We will also visit Soweto – the biggest township in Johannesburg. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Johannesburg.

Main Destination:

Johannesburg

Accommodation:

Misty Hills Country Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in or near Johannesburg

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Pretoria - Lesedi

After breakfast we will go to Pretoria - sightseeing of the city centre with its historical Church Square, the old Parliament Building, the Palace of Justice and the Paul Kruger's statue. We also drive past the City Hall and Melrose House. In the afternoon we drive to Lesedi Cultural Village. A visit to the traditional Zulu, Ndebele, Basotho, Xhosa and Pedi homesteads is followed by energetic African dancing at sunset by the fire and the "Big African Feast" (optional - not included). Overnight at the hotel in Johannesburg.

Main Destination:

Pretoria

Accommodation:

Misty Hills Country Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in or near Pretoria

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Johannesburg - Kruger Park

After breakfast we are going to Mpumalanga and Kruger Park. Arriving at the Balule Parsons Private Nature Reserve where we are going to stay for the next 4 nights at the rustic and intimate safari-style tented units. Dinner and overnight at the tented camp inside Parsons Nature Reserve.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Best Time to Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season December to January and July to August

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

Accommodation:

Ximongwe River Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Kruger NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Panorama Route

Depart towards the picturesque Panorama Route, offering some of the most stunning sceneries of the surrounding area. Our first stop will be God's Window, which owes its name to the dramatic views from various viewpoints overlooking the almost sheer 300 m drop into an indigenous forest-clad ravine. Afterwards we continue north to see Bourke's Luck Potholes that have been carved out by water and stone falling down into Blyde River resulting in spectacular cylinders (up to six meters deep) with smooth and colourful rims. This natural feature marks the beginning of the Blyde River Canyon, which is the third largest canyon in the world. It is well known for its natural beauty and the diversity of its flora and fauna. Nearby we visit another highlight of the scenic drive: Three Rondavels, three hut-shaped rock formations. On our way back we will also stop at Lisbon Falls, the highest in the area. Dinner and overnight at the tented camp inside Parsons Nature Reserve.

Main Destination:

Panorama Route

Accommodation:

Ximongwe River Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located in or near Panorama Route

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Kruger Park

Departure for a full day safari in the Kruger National Park (entrance fee not included) - one of the largest and best game reserves in Africa. The area covering almost 2 million hectares is home to an impressive number of species (almost 150 mammals, more than 500 birds, and 100 reptiles) among them the famous "Big Five": rhino, elephant, leopard, buffalo and lion. Dinner and overnight at the tented camp inside Parsons Nature Reserve.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Accommodation:

Ximongwe River Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering Kruger NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Parsons Nature Reserve

Very early in the morning we start the bush walk, where we will have an opportunity to experience the reserve on foot. Then breakfast and relax amongst nature. In the afternoon we depart on a game drive in open 4x4vehicles. Dinner and overnight at the tented camp inside Parsons Nature Reserve.

Main Destination:

Parsons Nature Reserve

Accommodation:

Ximongwe River Camp

• Mid-range tented camp bordering the park without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Kruger Park - Ballito

Early in the morning another opportunity to join the bush walk (optional – not included in the price). After breakfast transfer to the airport and flight to Durban. Transfer to Ballito to the 5* resort. The resort has a perfect location in a tropical jungle, fenced off and very safe, with direct access to the beautiful sandy beach at the warm Indian Ocean. The whole resort has a dozen or so swimming pools, two hotels, a few restaurants, very good golf course, excellent conditions for long walks in African tropical forest, where you can meet tamed antelopes. Overnight at 5 * resort in Ballito.

Main Destination:

Ballito

Accommodation:

Fairmont Zimbali Resort

• Luxury resort located in or near Ballito

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Ballito

After breakfast time at leisure in Ballito. Possibility to book optional activities:
- Durban city tour
- Shakaland visit
- diving
- snorkeling
- shark cage diving
- zip line
- Sani Pass Tour
- Valley of 1000 Hills tour
Overnight at 5 * resort in Ballito.

Main Destination:

Ballito

Accommodation:

Fairmont Zimbali Resort

• Luxury resort located in or near Ballito

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Ballito - Durban - departure

After breakfast time at leisure. In the afternoon transfer to the airport in Durban for the outbound flight.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport (or hotel).