Super South Africa and Dubai

Welcome to Johannesburg! Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. For all passengers arriving early in the morning, a complimentary breakfast will be served at the hotel, before you check in to your room. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or perhaps join the following optional city tour.

Overnight in Johannesburg

Optional: Half Day Johannesburg City Tour
South Africa’s largest city continues to be the financial and commercial heart of the nation. The country’s radical political and social transformation is most evident in this fast-paced metropolis — it is the “Rainbow Nation” at work. This tour will give you an exhilarating experience, as contrasts of different kinds can be found around every corner. Our tour will set off for Constitution Hill, home of South Africa’s architectural marvel, the Constitutional Court, and the site of Johannesburg’s Old Fort Prison (closed on Sundays). We will explore the inner city of Johannesburg and the influence the discovery of gold brought to this extraordinary city and South Africa as a whole. We will visit and explore the Maboneng Precinct, a wonderful example of urban regeneration of the east side of the Johannesburg CBD, which is now home to several independent retail, restaurant, and art and entertainment venues. Discover the unique and fresh lifestyle offerings of this exciting new development!

This morning you will embark on an orientation tour of Soweto. SOWETO, an acronym for Southwestern Township, is home to over 2 million people. Despite living in crowded and chaotic conditions, these citizens share a tangible sense of community, which the ordered, walled, and northern suburbs lack. Drive past the Hector Pieterson Museum and Mandela House before you leave the commercial hub and travel into the Mpumalanga region. Continue through Graskop to Hazyview, just outside Kruger National Park. Dinner will be included in your hotel this evening.

Overnight in Kruger National Park Area

The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience ranking among the best in Africa. There are approximately 147 mammal species here, including “The Big 5”: lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and rhinos (black and white). Spend your day searching for animals from the comfort of your coach as you explore the 20,000 square kilometer park. You might be lucky and spot Africa’s ‘Big Five’ — experience the exhilarating feeling of seeing wildlife from a close range! This is a truly unforgettable experience. Dinner will be included at your hotel in the evening.

Overnight in Kruger National Park Area

Optional: Upgrade to an Open Vehicle Safari (on SIC basis)
A safari in an open vehicle in Kruger National Park is not to be taken lightly. Heading on this experience is a privilege beyond imagination. As one of the most famous game reserves in the world, Kruger is not only vast with a fascinating range of wildlife and birdlife — it is also known for its ever-changing African landscapes. For photographers, Kruger is a dream destination, with no fewer than 147 mammals and over 500 species of birds waiting for the click of your camera. Our qualified, experienced field guides know the terrain and the protocol well, and their skills, combined with the superb visibility afforded by our specially modified safari vehicles, will guarantee a wonderfully wild experience. Kruger is teeming with game, big and small, and you will be as spellbound by the Big Five as the Small Five.

This morning you will travel back to Johannesburg and board a flight from OR Tambo International Airport to Cape Town. Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Stellenbosch. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. 

Overnight in Stellenbosch

Enjoy your day at leisure or perhaps join the following optional Winelands tour. 

Overnight in Stellenbosch

After breakfast, you will drive back to Cape Town for a half-day orientation tour of the city. Prepare to see legendary buildings, sprouts of history, and experience the uniqueness of this fascinating city. Drive past the country’s oldest building, the Castle, and a short distance away, the Company Gardens, both rich with history and very well preserved. Our drive will continue past the Parliament Buildings, City Hall, and the Slave Lodge. You will sense the rich history via their distinctive architecture. Colonial will then change to colorful, as you move up the cobblestoned hills to the Malay Quarter, and marvel over the ice-cream colors of the quaint Bo-Kaap homes. Return to your hotel, or, if the weather permits, you may participate in one of our optional tours below.

Overnight in Cape Town

Optional: Table Mountain and City Day tour with Ticket included
With your ticket, take a cable car up to the summit of the legendary Table Mountain from where you may see the end of the world, including the city and surrounding layout of this southernmost tip of Africa.

Optional: Robben Island Boat Ticket
Board your boat cruise at the Waterfront and head towards the famous Robben Island. A cruel home of our Nelson Mandela for so many years, this is a highly charged emotional visit as you visit this site of suffering and realize how far South Africa has come since those days. For nearly 400 years, Robben Island, about 12 kilometers from Cape Town, was a place of exile and imprisonment where rulers sent those who they considered being outcasts and troublemakers. Since 1997, Robben Island has been a museum acting as a focal point of South African heritage.

Spend your day at leisure or perhaps take the following optional full-day Peninsula Tour. This evening, prepare for your farewell dinner at the Gold Restaurant with an interactive drumming activity.

Overnight in Cape Town

Optional: White Shark Encounter
Great White Sharks… imposing in size, their graceful beauty has perfectly adapted to their environment. Their powerful predatory behavior and the mysteries surrounding this spectacular creature will beckon you to come closer and closer. Experience the White Shark in its natural environment above or underwater. And for the less courageous, this boat offers a large viewing platform on top and great space on the main deck for seating and viewing. After a full security briefing, you will make your way to the boat waiting to take you out to the world-famous Shark Alley, off the coast of Gansbaai. Upon anchoring at Shark Alley, you will get the chance to observe all of its inhabitants, from its seals and various birdlife to Southern Right Whales visiting the waters in season (July to November), and of course the Great White Shark. A wetsuit and a diving mask will be provided so you can share the waters with the awesome creatures from the safety of a cage, which is attached to the boat and floats right next to it. The time you spend in the cage will be between 10 to 30 minutes as it depends on the weather and the number of spotted sharks. No diving experience is required for this tour.

Optional: Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour
On this full-day tour, you will be able to explore the dramatic coastline of the Cape Peninsula, including a visit to Boulders Beach penguin colony and Cape Point Nature Reserve (entrance fees not included).

Tour departs daily: between 08h00

Tour ends: 17h00

Returns Transfers from Cape Town City Centre

Note: The tour will be unavailable on April 5-6, due to road closures for the Two Oceans Marathon.

Optional: Full Day Cape Winelands Tour
Wondering what is the best feature of a Cape Winelands tour? Not only does a Winelands tour offer the crisp white and classic French-style red wines, fantastic cheeses, and delicious olives the area is famous for, but it will also give you the chance to enjoy a breathtaking array of natural beauty. Explore vast estates as you are taken along the Cape Winelands’ principal route through Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek. Relax in the shade of giant oak trees and towering mountains overlooking lush valleys. This Winelands tour is a day filled with fine wines, great food, and spectacular scenery.

Tour Departs: Daily, 8:30 AM

Tour Ends: 5:00P

Tour Includes Return transfers from Cape Town hotels / 3 wine tastings / Cellar tour

Spend your morning at leisure. In the afternoon you will be transferred back to Cape Town International Airport for your overnight flight to Dubai.

This morning after breakfast, you'll embark on a half-day guided tour of Dubai, offering you the chance to explore the captivating and vibrant metropolis. Dubai, once a humble fishing village along Dubai Creek, has now transformed into a dazzling metropolis on the shores of the Arabian Gulf. Its iconic skyscrapers and immense shopping malls never fail to leave a lasting impression on visitors. Your journey begins with the renowned Atlantis Hotel on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah. You'll also take a quick photo stop at the iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel before proceeding to the Jumeirah area, where you'll have a photo stop to capture the grandeur of the Jumeirah Grand Mosque, a stunning example of modern Islamic architecture inspired by the medieval Fatimid tradition. Then visit the Al Shindagha Museum. Another highlight will follow: you will use a local water taxis, called “Abras”, to cross Dubai Creek. Enjoy the spectacular view of the city while heading towards the district of Deira. Here you will be enchanted by the large variety of exotic spices in the famous Spice Souk. Take the chance to get a unique and affordable souvenir when you visit the adjacent Gold Souk.

Overnight in Dubai

Optional: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner (Based SIC basis)
Available: Every day

Departure Time: 3:45 PM * Pick-up time may vary depending on the location / pick-up point.

Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby

Later this afternoon, you will be picked up for a dune drive through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. This mysterious desert beckons you for a magical evening out for an adventure you will never forget. Leaving behind the bustle of the city in the afternoon, the safari guides will take you on an exhilarating journey over the rolling dunes deep into the heart of the desert. From the crest of a high dune, watch the setting sun cast its orange glow over the vast expanse of rippling sand all around you. Like a shimmering mirage in the distance, you will see the flickering lights of your camp where a traditional Arabian welcome will await you. The encampment conjures up images of Arabian nights. Unwind on the comfortable low cushions of the Bedouin tents and quench your thirst, have your hands painted with intricate henna designs, head on a short camel ride, or simply lay back and enjoy the aromatic shisha. A feast of grilled meats, fresh salads, and delectable Arab sweets will be served. Under a galaxy of stars, you will be entertained by the belly dancer swaying to the haunting strains of Arabian music.

Spend the day at leisure. Perhaps choose to take part in an exciting optional activity.

Overnight in Dubai

Optional: Full Day Musandam Experience via Dibba Elite
Available: Every day

Departure Time: 7 Am * Pick-up time may vary depending on the location / pick-up point.

Meeting Point: Hotel Lobby

Enjoy the amazing traditional cruise along the Musandam coastline aboard the Omani Dhow with perfect Arabic hospitality including Arabic tea, coffee, and welcome drinks. Transfer from any hotel in Dubai, Sharjah, Ras al-Khaimah, or Fujairah and drive along the new Emirates Road highway until you reach Dibba. On the way, you will pass by the beautiful Golden Sands and Hajar Mountain. Take in the east coast and Dibba Bay towards the main fishing harbor.

Optional: Dhow Dinner Cruise
Enjoy dinner on board a traditional wooden dhow. Dubai, surrounded by water, offers a unique experience with a dinner cruise along the Creek side of old Dubai. Embark on a voyage aboard a beautifully crafted wooden dhow, built in the traditional style that reflects the region's rich heritage and culture, yet designed with modern comforts. Spend a romantic evening under a starry sky, watching the waves shimmer in the moonlight as you sail along the tranquil Creek. Indulge in a delectable buffet dinner featuring local delicacies, all while cruising through the serene, deep blue waters of the Creek.

Today you will be transferred back to Dubai International Airport for your flight back home.