South Africa In Depth

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South Africa in Depth introduces travellers to the country’s most famous sights, as well as some lesser-known spots that will impress the well-travelled visitor.  Beginning in Johannesburg, the tour travels through the Lowveld to Hazyview, from where guests can visit the world-class Kruger National Park in search of game.  The next stop is Swaziland en-route ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy a game drive in the internationally renowned Kruger National Park
    • Visit the World Heritage site of St. Lucia on the southern tip of Isimangaliso Wetland Park
    • Indulge in some leisure activities in the awe-inspiring Southern Drakensburg Mountains
    • See the towering rock formations in the incredible Cango Caves
    • Relax and soak up the vibrant atmosphere in the beautiful city of Cape Town

What's this trip about?

    South Africa in Depth introduces travellers to the country’s most famous sights, as well as some lesser-known spots that will impress the well-travelled visitor.  Beginning in Johannesburg, the tour travels through the Lowveld to Hazyview, from where guests can visit the world-class Kruger National Park in search of game.  The next stop is Swaziland en-route to the coastal town of St. Lucia, another wildlife haven.  Following the coast towards Durban, the tour then heads into the stunning Drakensburg Mountains before returning to the city of Port Elizabeth on the southern coast.  Guests will visit Tsitsikamma Forest and the incredible Cango Caves at Oudtshoorn before spending the last few nights of the tour in the scenic city of Cape Town.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range18 to 64 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityJohannesburg
End CityCape Town

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Transformative

Destinations

  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • South Africa

Attractions

  • Johannesburg
  • Kruger National Park
  • Table Mountain

Activities

  • Culture
  • Game drive
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • 14 Nights accommodation at listed hotels or similar
    • Transportation in air-conditioned coaches
    • Services of a professional English speaking tour guide
    • 14 daily buffet breakfasts
    • 04 dinners on Day 8, 9, 10 and 12
    • Tours and Sightseeing as mentioned in the detailed itinerary
    • Arrival airport shuttle transfer and departure transfer
    • Hotel porterages
    • International airfare from different Gateways
    • Air Taxes and fuel surcharges
    • Kruger National Park Conservation Levy (Subject to increase at the discretion of the game park)
    • All local applicable taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: USA/Canada Departure

Today make your own way to the airport to depart on your overnight flight to Johannesburg. Enjoy in-flight meals and services. Overnight on board the flight

Day 2: Johannesburg (Arrival)

Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted to your shuttle transfer service to the hotel. You have the rest of the day at leisure until 19h00 when we all meet at the hotel reception for a briefing on the tour and a chance to meet up with your fellow travellers. Overnight in Johannesburg

Day 3: Johannesburg – Hazyview

Meals: Breakfast

This morning we leave for Mpumalanga, dropping several hundred feet into the lush subtropical region of the Lowveld. Travel along the circular Panorama Route via Graskop, visiting the view sites of the Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural won...

Day 4: Kruger National Park

Meals: Breakfast

A bright and early start to the day; enjoy the wonders of exploring the Kruger National Park in your closed vehicle. Spend a morning with the Big Five in the Kruger National Park, seeing the Big Five in the wild is one of the most memorable thi...

Day 5: Hazyview – Swaziland

Meals: Breakfast

This morning after breakfast, we check out and depart on our journey to Swaziland. We proceed south to Malalane and then onto Swaziland where this afternoon you will visit a real Chief’s village and have the fantastic opportunity to gain an aut...

Day 6: Swaziland - St Lucia

Meals: Breakfast

This morning, we journey through Swaziland into Zululand. Our journey continues into the Kingdom of KwaZulu-Natal where ancient traditions and modern cultures of both Zulu and Settler have combined into a vibrant society living in peace and har...

Day 7: St Lucia – Durban

Meals: Breakfast

Guests have the option to lie in or take an optional morning boat cruise (own account) or simply soak up the atmosphere of this tourist town St Lucia before heading off later in the morning towards Durban. An orientation tour introduces us to t...

Day 8: Durban – Drakensberg

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

This morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast or perhaps take an early morning cab ride for a stroll along the Umhlanga Beach Promenade which buzzes with energy as surfers, joggers and cyclists take to this seaside playground. Then we he...

Day 9: Drakensberg

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Full day at leisure to soak up the surroundings of the magnificent Southern Drakensberg Mountains. Overnight in Southern Drakensberg

Optional: 4x4 tour of Sani Pass and Kingdom of Lesotho (passport required) for USD 100 / CAD ...

Day 10: Drakensberg – Eastern Cape Coast

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

This morning, continue south to the Eastern Cape entering the fourth of the provinces and the birth place of Nelson Mandela (fondly known as Madiba). En route we see the old traditional way of life in the homeland area known as the T...

Day 11: Eastern Cape Coast – Port Elizabeth

Meals: Breakfast

Awake to the sounds of the crashing waves and have the morning at leisure to unwind with beach sand between your toes.  The beach stretches on uninterrupted for many kilometres and the thick indigenous beach forest is a haven for an amazing var...

Day 12: Port Elizabeth – Knysna

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Today your journey continues towards the Cape. Visit the Tsitsikamma Forest, which provides scenic walking opportunities. A short walk to the Storms River Mouth offers some magnificent views of the gorge and river below. Arrive in Kn...

Day 13: Knysna - Oudtshoorn – Knysna

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, we travel inland over the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the ‘feather capital of the world’ because of its ostrich industry, visit a working ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn, known as ‘the feather capital of the w...

Day 14: Knysna - Cape Town

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, we head for Cape Town via the towns of Swellendam, Robertson and Worcester. After traveling through the Huguenot Tunnel, iconic Table Mountain greets us as we arrive in Cape Town in the afternoon. Overnight in Cape Town

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Day 15: Cape Town

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a day at leisure in the ‘Mother City’ where a visit to the V&A Waterfront is recommended. Enjoy quality time exploring this iconic beautiful city with its many world acclaimed attractions. Overnight in Cape Town

Optional: Full ...

Day 16: Cape Town – USA/Canada (Departure)

This morning after breakfast, check out of the hotel by 11h00 after which the remainder of the day will be under your own arrangements. Transfer to Cape Town International Airport.

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Price per day$181
Single supplement (single occupancy)$699
Last Updated: 4/3/2019

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    • Items of a personal nature, Tips & gratuities
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    • Travel Insurance
    • Visa fees if applicable
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Cancellation policy

Tour cancellation policy:

You may cancel your booking at any time prior to commencement of the tour by notifying us in writing, which must be signed by the person that signed the Reservation Form. If you cancel on or before the first day of the tour, we will retain your full payment to cover our costs.

 Land & Air Inclusive Tours:

Amount of Cancellation Charges:

100% non-refundable/non-transferrable

Land Only Tours:

Amount of Cancellation Charges:

31-75 Days before the first day of the tour 100% of the deposit amount

Less than 30 Days before arrival 100%

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Meals Included

14 Breakfasts and 4 Dinners

Age Requirements
18 to 64 years
Additional Information

Extra nights:

Johannesburg:

Per person on a twin sharing basis: USD 95 / CAD 130 including breakfast & a transfer

Cape Town:

Per person on a twin sharing basis: USD 120 / CAD 165 including breakfast & a transfer

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