Grand South Africa: 14N/15D
Day Wise Itinerary
- Arrive at O.R. Tambo International Airport, where you are welcomed by your private chauffeur. Transfer to your hotel in Sandton.
- After check-in, enjoy a relaxed evening at leisure or explore Nelson Mandela Square and nearby shopping districts.
- Overnight: Johannesburg
- Today’s private guided tour introduces South Africa’s modern history. Visit the Apartheid Museum (entry tickets included), followed by a guided drive through Soweto, including Vilakazi Street, Hector Pieterson Memorial, and Mandela House Museum.
- Afternoon free for rest.
- Overnight: Johannesburg
- Depart by private vehicle toward Mpumalanga, one of South Africa’s most scenic regions. En route, explore the Panorama Route, including God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels, and Lisbon Falls.
- Check in to your lodge near Kruger National Park
- Overnight: Kruger Region
- Enjoy a full-day private game drive in Kruger National Park with an expert ranger. Spot the Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo along with giraffes, zebras, and antelope.
- Picnic lunch inside the park. Evening relaxation at the lodge.
- Overnight: Kruger Region
- Early morning safari drive for wildlife viewing at dawn. Return to lodge for breakfast, then private transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Cape Town.
- Upon arrival, transfer privately to your hotel.
- Overnight: Cape Town
- Explore Cape Town’s highlights with a private guide. Ride the Table Mountain Cable Car (weather permitting), visit Company’s Garden, Bo-Kaap, South African Museum, and drive past Parliament House and Castle of Good Hope.
- Evening at leisure at the V&A Waterfront.
- Overnight: Cape Town
- Full-day private excursion along the dramatic Cape Peninsula. Visit Hout Bay with a Seal Island boat cruise, drive along Chapman’s Peak, explore Cape Point Nature Reserve, and stand at the Cape of Good Hope.
- Continue to Boulders Beach to see African penguins before returning to Cape Town.
- Overnight: Cape Town
- Private day tour to the Cape Winelands. Visit Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, enjoy guided cellar tours and wine tastings at historic estates.
- Stroll through vineyard towns before returning to Cape Town.
- Overnight: Cape Town
- Depart by private road journey via scenic Route 62. Stop at charming towns and landscapes before reaching Oudtshoorn.
- . Visit the Cango Caves, one of Africa’s largest limestone cave systems, followed by an Ostrich Farm tour.
- Overnight: Oudtshoorn
- Travel through mountain passes and lush forests to Knysna. Visit Knysna Heads, enjoy a lagoon cruise, and explore waterfront cafés.
- Evening at leisure.
- Overnight: Knysna
- Continue along the Garden Route. Visit Tsitsikamma National Park, walk across the Storms River Suspension Bridge, and enjoy coastal scenery.
- Proceed to Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) for overnight stay.
- Overnight: Port Elizabeth
- Private transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Durban. On arrival, transfer to hotel along the Golden Mile.
- Evening beachside relaxation.
- Overnight: Durban
- Guided city tour including uShaka Marine World, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Victoria Street Market, and a visit to a Zulu Cultural Village to experience traditional dance, music, and customs.
- Overnight: Durban
- Fly or drive to Sun City Resort, South Africa’s entertainment capital.
- Enjoy the Valley of Waves, casino, and leisure facilities. Optional evening show or fine dining.
- Overnight: Sun City
- Morning safari drive in Pilanesberg National Park, a malaria-free reserve rich in wildlife.
- Later, private transfer to Johannesburg Airport for your onward international departure.
Inclusions
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Private tour for you and your group. -
14 nights accommodation at a hotel or similar
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Tours as per above mentioned itinerary [PVT / SIC]
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Daily breakfast
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English-speaking driver
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Entry fees as per itinerary
Exclusions
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International Flight (Return) -
GST & TCS
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Visa and Insurance
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Tipping and Personal Expenses
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Meals (lunch, dinner): $ 10 - 15 / meal (without transfer)
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Guide
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Luggage van (if needed)
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Extra hour transport at $ 20 - 40 / hour
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Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions
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