South African Escape

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
4.7 Based on 20 Reviews
  • duration 14 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 10-99 yrs
  • max group size 51
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-37640
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
map
  • Starts Cape Town, South Africa
  • Ends Johannesburg, South Africa
  • +9
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Explore Cape Town and the Cape Winelands
  • Admire the beautiful landscapes of the Garden Route
  • Visit Hermanus, Mossel Bay and Knysna
  • Experience a South African safari with 3 full days of wildlife spotting in the Kruger National Park Region
Start in Cape Town and end in Johannesburg, the "South African Escape" trip is a guided wildlife trip that takes 14 days. You will travel through Stellenbosch, Kruger National Park, Knysna and 7 other destinations in South Africa. "South African Escape" is a group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Welkom in Suid-Afrika! Wamkelekile eMzantsi Afrika! Welcome to South Africa! Our South African founders have designed an adventure-packed tour that will introduce you to the best of the Rainbow Nation. Travel along the Atlantic and Indian Coastlines, head south to Cape Point and visit quaint and historic destinations dotted along the way. Adventure along the famous Garden Route, experience the highlights of Route 62 and explore the Great Karoo. Venture north on a four-night visit to the Kruger National Park Region and see amazing African wildlife!
This is tour is also available as shorter, half-length tours - Cape Town And The Garden Route and Kruger Safari And The Panorama Route.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • DAY 1: Start of tour in Cape Town
  • DAY 2: Cape Town - Peninsula Tour: Free Day
  • DAY 3: Cape Winelands - Stellenbosch - Hermanus Region
  • DAY 4: Hermanus Region - Swellendam - Mossel Bay
  • DAY 5: Garden Route: Game Drive - Knysna - Tsitsikamma
  • DAY 6: Tsitsikamma National Park & Storms River - Eastern Cape
  • DAY 7: Fruit Route: Route 62 - Oudtshoorn Ostrich Farm - Cango Caves Experience
  • DAY 8: Oudtshoorn - Route 62 - Cape Winelands - Cape Town
  • DAY 9: Cape Town - Johannesburg - Kruger National Park Region
  • DAY 10: Kruger National Park Region
  • DAY 11: Kruger National Park Region - Free Day
  • DAY 12: Kruger National Park Region - Free Day
  • DAY 13: Three Rondawels - Bourke’s Luck Potholes - Blyde River Canyon Viewpoint - Johannesburg
  • DAY 14: End of tour in Johannesburg
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 13 nights in 2, 3 & 4* hotel and safari lodge accommodation, in twin rooms with private bathrooms
  • Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
Meals
  • 13 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 9 Dinners *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
Transport
  • Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
  • Internal flight from the Garden Route to Johannesburg
Guide
  • Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
  • Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Cape Town and from Johannesburg are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this South African Escape tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.7 - Excellent
Based on 20 reviews
  • The Americans
  • On Nov 25 2019
4 - Very Good
Very Good
I believe that this is a great tour that allows travelers to experience the nature part of South Africa more than the social part. Although we stayed in the Cape town city center, there was very little we did within the city. The... Read more
  • Pank
  • On Nov 24 2019
4 - Very Good
Very Good
Covered lots of sights which cannot bee done on our own
  • Rajinder & Sita Sharma
  • On Nov 10 2019
4 - Very Good
Very Good
Great
  • Heera
  • On Oct 14 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
An eye opener, we were worried about visiting as a lot of people were advising against it, but we took our chances and it was amazing! Great country!
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
Request a private and/or personalized departure To design a private tour, we'll ask you some more information in the following steps.
Why Book with Bookmundi
What are customers saying about Bookmundi
Excellent
4.65 Average 680 Reviews
GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this South African Escape tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 24 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 24 June 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

South African Escape tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this South African Escape tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • Thorough hygiene practices and general health & safety measures has been implemented on this trip to protect against COVID-19.
  • Face masks will be compulsory while on the coach, boat and train. Coaches are cleaned and sanitised before the start of each tour and daily cleaning is maintained throughout the tour.
  • Traveler are required to carry out responsible social distancing while on the coach and train, during city tours, on visits to landmarks, museums etc.
NEED HELP OR HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THIS TOUR?
If you have any question about this tour or need help with planning a trip, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We're ready to help.
Welcome!

Sign-in to unlock instant trip discounts. Create wish lists and save up to USD 1,500.

Facebook
G
More login options here.