South African Eco Journey

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 7 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 10-99 yrs
  • max group size 30
  • guiding method Partially guided
  • Tour Code BM-32871
  • 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 Johannesburg, South Africa
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  • Cape Town: This extraordinary city is juxtaposed between sea and mountains and offers a vibrant culinary offering, great nightlife and a lively cultural scene
The "South African Eco Journey" tour starts from and ends in Johannesburg. It is a wildlife safaris and game drives trip that takes 7 days taking you through Cape Town, Hazyview and Johannesburg in South Africa. "South African Eco Journey" is a self-guided group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Explore South African in an eco-friendly way. Maintain a low carbon footprint during the entirety of the trip by arriving to the country on ‘green’ airlines, such as South African Airways and Lufthansa, two of a number of airlines that offer carbon offsets. Discover one of the best national parks on earth – Kruger – and disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life, getting in contact with nature. Observe incredible wild animals, including the Big Five. The wildlife of the Kruger Park, the land of the proud Zulu warriors and unforgettable Cape Town, with its historic coastline and its famous vineyards, make South Africa an indispensable destination. The ideal itinerary to get the best possible picture of the contrasts offered by South Africa with Kruger’s nature and wildlife as a counterpoint to the beautiful and scenic Cape Town, all with ‘green’ alternatives to keep your mind at rest for the eco-conscious traveller.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrival Johannesburg – Kruger National Park-hazyview (380km –5 Hrs)
  • Day 2: Kruger National Park
  • Day 3: Kruger National Park
  • Day 4: Kruger National Park – Cape Town (2 Hrs By Flight, Not Included)
  • Day 5: Cape Town
  • Day 6: Cape Town
  • Day 7: Depart Cape Town
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 6 nights' accommodation
  • Standard Hotel Category = Buffalo Rock Camp or similar 3*
  • Standard Hotel Category = Hollow on the Square or similar 3*
Meals
  • 6 breakfasts
  • 3 lunches on day 1, 2, 3
  • 3 dinners on day 1, 2, 3
Transport
  • Shuttle transfer from the hotel to Nelspruit Airport on day 4
Others
  • Please note that this is basically a non-guided tour. Local guides are only present on guided excursions:
  • Arrival shuttle service to Hazyview from O.R. International Airport (departing at 06h45 & 11h00)
  • All entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary: Admission to and game drives in Kruger National Park (day 2,3), Guided Cape Town Bicycle Tour (day 5), Hop-on hop-off bus tour ticket
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Expenses of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
  • Drinks during included meals
  • Gratuity for driver and guide
  • Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance
  • Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature
  • Optional tours
  • Hop-on Hop-off bus ticket on day 6
  • International or domestic flight tickets and airport taxes or visa fees
  • Nelspruit to Cape Town flight on day 4 not included.
  • Departure transfer on day 7, to Cape Town airport
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this South African Eco Journey tour. You can cancel the tour up to 92 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 91 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 27 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 27 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 91 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

South African Eco Journey 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 Eco Journey 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.

Know Before You Go

Upon arrival at O.R. International Airport head to the counter of Ashton Tours & Safaris, 30minutes before the shuttle service to Hazyview, which departs at 06h45 & 11h00. After this time no further transportation will be available. Hotel early check-out, early check-in, late check-in, connecting or adjoining rooms are all subject to availability and not guaranteed No refunds for unused services. Splitting the package is not allowed. Recommended flight on day 4: SA Airlink leaving 13h15 and arriving 15h45 Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible changes of hotels and/or itinerary It is compulsory to sign an indemnity form when entering South African National Parks. More information in the regulation and the parks can also be found on the official SANPARKS website: www.sanparks.org Parents travelling with children would now be requested to provide an unabridged birth certificate (including the details of the child's father as well as the mother) of all travelling children. This applies even when both parents are travelling with their children. When children are travelling with guardians, these adults are required to produce affidavits from parents proving permission for the children to travel. The above applies to foreigners and South Africans travelling to or from South Africa as well as travellers in transit. Please note that the child must be the appropriate age (according to accommodation stipulated) at the time of travel See your doctor for advice in regards to vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
  • Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
  • Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
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