Jewels of South Africa

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4.4 Based on 5 Reviews
  • duration 11 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 8-95 yrs
  • max group size 22
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-39135
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Ends Cape Town, South Africa
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Visit Johannesburg, the world’s largest “dry spot” and former home of Nelson Mandela
  • Admire the beauty of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World
  • See hippos, alligators, and many species of wildlife with a cruise on the Zambezi River
  • Spot Africa’s Big Five with an exhilarating safari drive through Kruger National Park
  • Choose to uncover the natural beauty and legendary attractions of Cape Town
Starting in Johannesburg and ending in Cape Town, the trip "Jewels Of South Africa" is a guided safari tour that takes 11 days. You will be traveling through Johannesburg, Victoria Falls and Kruger National Park in Zimbabwe and South Africa. "Jewels Of South Africa" is a group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others. Please see the package includes section for further details.



This tour will guide you through the extraordinary gemstones and fascinating natural attractions of South Africa. Prepare for otherworldly national parks, wild African Safaris, and gorgeous waterfalls on this magical journey. Begin your tour in Johannesburg, the largest city in the world not built near a river or lake! Johannesburg is also the former home of Nelson Mandela, who fought patriarchally for equality in South Africa. From there you will fly to Victoria Falls, where you will embark on a magnificent cruise under the setting sun and admire the beauty of the African landscape. Cruise along the Zambezi River and discover many species of wild animals from the comfort of your boat. Explore Victoria Falls, home to nature reserves and plunging water. From there you will travel to Johannesburg and drive to Kruger National Park. Get ready for a fascinating game viewing experience through this otherworldly site. Discover Africa's Big Five; spot the elephants, buffalos, leopards, rhinos, and lions. Next, you will catch a flight to Cape Town, regularly voted as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Here you will get the chance to visit the Cape of Good Hope, Table Mountain, Robben Island, and other extraordinary attractions. End your tour of South Africa with a couple of days exploring this magnificent city. 
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Johannesburg (arrival)
  • Day 2: Johannesburg - Victoria Falls
  • Day 3: Victoria Falls
  • Day 4: Victoria Falls
  • Day 5: Victoria Falls - Johannesburg
  • Day 6: Johannesburg - Kruger National Park
  • Day 7: Kruger National Park
  • Day 8: Kruger National Park - Johannesburg - Cape Town
  • Day 9: Cape Town
  • Day 10: Cape Town
  • Day 11: Cape Town (departure) -
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 10 nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed superior hotels or similar
Meals
  • Daily buffet breakfast
  • 02 dinners in the Game Lodge at Kruger
  • 01 dinner at the gold restaurant in Cape Town
Transport
  • Arrival and departure transfers
  • Transportation in a deluxe air-conditioned vehicle
  • Regional flights flight: Johannesburg - Victoria Falls – Johannesburg
  • Regional flight: Johannesburg – Cape Town
Guide
  • Services of professional English-speaking local guides
Others
  • All local applicable taxes
Entrance
  • Entrance fees as per the itinerary
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities
  • Optional excursions
  • Visa fees, if applicable
  • Items not mentioned as included
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.4 - Very Good
Based on 5 reviews
  • Inyanna Koretskaya
  • From USA
  • On Aug 15 2023
4 - Very Good
Great guides, questionable management
The trip overall was good, and thoroughly designed, with enough time for both activities and leisure.
  • Delores L McConnell
  • On Nov 11 2019
4 - Very Good
Very Good
Good trip. Flight too long
  • Barry James Tooley
  • On Oct 12 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Excellant value for the price
  • Heather Marcy
  • On Oct 12 2019
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Fantastic tour! Good group and good amount of time at each location.
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.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Jewels of South Africa tour. You can cancel the tour up to 78 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 77 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 13 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 13 June 2024, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 77 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Jewels of South Africa 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 Jewels of South Africa 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.

IS THIS A CHILD FRIENDLY TOUR? ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?

All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 12. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.

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