South Africa On A Shoestring
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- Local culture
- National parks
- Countryside and village visits
- Natural landmarks sightseeing
- Young Adults
- duration 16 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 18-79 yrs
- guiding method Self-guided
- Tour Code BM-19521
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- Operated in English
- Starts Johannesburg, South Africa
- Ends Cape Town, South Africa +8
- Explore Kruger National Park
- Go on a scenic drive on Panorama Route
- Live an authentic village life with a local family at Venda Village
- Learn more about Zulu culture
From the respectful Venda of the far north to the communities of the southwest and from the colorful people of Swaziland to the proud Zulu nation, this trip will also give you the chance to meet people belonging to a variety of cultures.
Also included in the itinerary is a visit to Kruger National Park, where you will get the chance to sample the richness of South African wildlife. This tour comes to an end in Cape Town. For more details, please go through the itinerary below.
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Day 1: Johannesburg arrival
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Day 2: Johannesburg - Dinokeng Game Reserve
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Day 3: Dinokeng Game Reserve - Soutpansberg Mountain Range
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Day 4: Venda village
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Day 5: Venda village - Kruger National Park
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Day 6: Kruger National Park
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Day 7: Kruger National Park - Panorama Route
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Day 8: Eswatini
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Day 9: Eswatini
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Day 10: Eswatini - St. Lucia
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Day 11: St. Lucia - Umhlanga
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Day 12: Stay in a Zulu village
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Day 13: Durban - Cape Town (flight)
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Day 14: Free day in Cape Town
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Day 15: Free day in Cape Town
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Day 16: Cape Town departure
- Accommodation mentioned on the itinerary
- Airport departure transfer
- Meals as per the itinerary
- Car rental
- International as well as domestic flight tickets
- Activities not mentioned in the 'What's Included' section and the itinerary
- Gratuities
- Earn US$ 48+ in travel credits.
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20% Deposit payable upfront. Remaining balance payable 45 days prior to trip departure. Free cancellation up to 45 days prior departure, but the 20% deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applicable within 45 days of departure.
PaymentA deposit of 20% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 45 days prior departure. For any bookings within 45 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.
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What is the best way to travel to South Africa?
South Africa is a long journey and most people travel to the southern tip of Africa by plane. It is also quite a large country and most people prefer to fly low-cost local airplanes between larger cities and rent a car to travel between different points of interest. The most stress-free way to travel in South Africa is to join a tour group or pre-planned tour that takes care of all the travel arrangements for you.
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How many days are enough for South Africa?
We suggest you spend at least 10 days in South Africa but if you can spare 14 or even 21 days, you will find more than enough to keep you busy. For more information, check out our guide on how many days to spend in South Africa.
- Is vacationing in South Africa safe?
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How much does it cost to tour South Africa?
There are several tour packages to suit your budget for a holiday in South Africa. A basic safari tour can be as little as USD 800 while a luxury honeymoon holiday could go all the way up to USD 5000. Most tours range between USD 2000 and USD 3000 for tours that cover a few of South Africa’s main attractions.
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What is the best month to go to South Africa?
September is widely considered the best time to visit South Africa. Springtime is blissful down south with near-perfect weather all around the country.
