Spectacular South Africa

9 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Highlights

Cape Winelands: Sip the award-winning wines of the Vergelegen Estate during a private tasting. Take a stroll through some of the 18 unique gardens of the manor house while you visit.

Cape Town: Join Christo Brand, a former prison guard of Nelson Mandela, for lunch at the Amy Foundation to hear fascinating stories about South Africa’s first Black President, a heroic figure who stood for freedom and justice throughout the late 20th century.

Robben Island: Enjoy a visit to the Amy Foundation, a non-profit organisation. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience witness how the lives of vulnerable young people are being transformed through a variety of empowering programmes. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.

Cape Town: Visit the trendy The Old Biscuit Mill, a vibrant market where you’ll meet the vendors, browse the stalls and sample culinary delights.

Cape Town: Gain a powerful history lesson visiting the District Six Museum’s memorial dedicated to the area destroyed during Apartheid.

Kruger National Park: Join your ranger for a bush walk where you can experience the thrill of tracking different wildlife.

Kruger National Park: Enjoy a relaxing high tea served in the peaceful surrounds of Lion Sands, with only birdsong for company.

Itinerary

Discover one of the world’s seven natural wonders as you enjoy a spectacular sunset over Cape Town, the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and the Atlantic Ocean—seen from up high on Table Mountain. Explore Cape Town your way with a visit to The Old Biscuit Mill—a vibrant artisan and culinary market, or the District Six Museum—a memorial dedicated to the 60,000 inhabitants forced to relocate after Apartheid destroyed the area. After visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site and former prison of Nelson Mandela on Robben Island, meet ex-prison guard Christo Brand for lunch at the Amy Foundation to hear fascinating stories about one of history’s most inspirational figures. At Boschendal Wine Estate, enjoy a Farm-to-Table lunch of locally sourced foods, harvested from the Werf Food Garden and cooked to perfection by Chef Allistaire Lawrence. In Kruger National Park, adventure out on a private open-air safari in search of the Big Five. Led by professional trackers, this once in a lifetime experience unfolds the largest game reserve in South Africa.

day 1 - Welcome to the Mother City

After your private chauffeur escorts you to your hotel, dine on modern South African cuisine to begin your South Africa luxury tour.

Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:Cape Town
Accommodation:The Winchester Hotel

day 2 - Cape Peninsula and Lunch in Kalk Bay

At Cape Point Nature Reserve, explore one of the world's most pristine wildernesses. Rare wildlife sightings continue at Boulders Beach as you learn about the resident colony of African penguins before lunch overlooking Kalk Bay.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Cape Town, Kalk Bay, Cape Town
Accommodation:The Winchester Hotel

day 3 - Majestic Table Mountain Relaxed Start

Join a Local Expert at The Old Biscuit Mill to sample culinary delights. Or, visit the District Six Museums memorial dedicated to the area destroyed during Apartheid. End the day in decadent style, enjoying drinks and views over Cape Town atop Table Mountain.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Cape Town
Accommodation:The Winchester Hotel

day 4 - Historic Cape Winelands Relaxed Start

At Vergelegen Estate, indulge in a wine tasting. At Boschendal Wine Estate savour a seasonal Farm-to-Table lunch before returning to Cape Town in a chauffeured vintage car.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Cape Town
Accommodation:The Winchester Hotel

day 5 - Amy Foundation and Robben Island

Hear stories from a Local Historian and meet a former-political prisoner at UNESCO World Heritage Site, Robben Island. At the Victor Verster prison where Nelson Mandela spent the last months of his imprisonment, join a former guard for an onsite lunch at the non-profit Amy Foundation, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch
Location Visited:Cape Town, Robben Island, Cape Town
Accommodation:The Winchester Hotel

day 6 - Luxury Safari Experience

Savour your first moments in Big Five territory, Kruger National Park. The Lion Sands Lodge welcomes you with luxury suites.End the day with an evening game drive and sundowners before a feast in your suite.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Location Visited:Cape Town, Skukuza, Kruger National Park
Accommodation:Lion Sands Tinga Lodge, Kruger National Park.

day 7 - Looking for the Big Five

With the help of your expert guide, spot leopards, crocodiles, hippos and elephants on your morning game drive. Relax over high tea or join your ranger for a bush walk. Enjoy your second drive searching for rhino, buffalo and lions as the sun sets beyond the savannah.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Location Visited:Kruger National Park
Accommodation:Lion Sands Tinga Lodge, Kruger National Park.

day 8 - We're Going on a Safari

Greet the dawn for a game drive keeping an eye out for buck and towering giraffes. Savour breakfast at your villa before a leisurely birding walk. After your final evening game drive, raise a toast to adventure as you dine beneath a blanket of stars.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Location Visited:Kruger National Park
Accommodation:Lion Sands Tinga Lodge, Kruger National Park.

day 9 - Farewell South Africa

Embark on one final morning game drive before your luxury South Africa tour comes to an end with a private transfer to Skukuza Airport for your flight to Johannesburg International Airport.

Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Kruger National Park, Skukuza
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What's Included

Accommodation
The Winchester HotelLion Sands Tinga Lodge, Kruger National Park. HotelIncluded at all hotels.Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
Meals
Dinner (x5)Breakfast (x8)Lunch (x6)Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
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Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
Guide
Experienced Driver Guide
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In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.

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Sistema di prenotazione semplice e intuibile. In caso di necessitĂ  le istruzioni presenti sul sito sono risultate utili e chiare. Nessun problema riscontrato
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