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Essence of South Africa

10 days
From Cape Town to Johannesburg
4.5
2,092 traveler reviews
Essence of South Africa - Trafalgar
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  • Explorer
  • Family
  • Wildlife
  • Big Five
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 50
Age range 5 to 99
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Highlights

  • See Cape Town from the top of the iconic Table Mountain
  • Enjoy a lunch with locals and wine tasting in Franschhoek
  • Spot the iconic Big 5 in Karongwe Private Game Reserve
  • Get an insight into the traditions of the Shangaan people
  • Ramble in Johannesburg and visit the Apartheid Museum

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Cape Town
  2. Day 2 Table Mountain and Tour Cape Town
  3. Day 3 Circumnavigate the Cape Peninsula
  4. Day 4 Cape Winelands and Hermanus Excursion Connect with Locals
  5. Day 5 From City to Safari
  6. Day 6 Safari in Karongwe Private Game Reserve
  7. Day 7 Seek out the 'Big 5' Safari Animals in Karongwe
  8. Day 8 Journey to Johannesburg
  9. Day 9 Discover Historical Soweto Dive Into Culture
  10. Day 10 Farewell Johannesburg
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Trafalgar

Number of tours

410

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

  • kory
    · March 22nd, 2024
    From beginning to end and the 12 days in between Trafalgar had every detail of the very busy touring schedule carefully planned. Instructions were repeated numerous times so there was no doubt when to meet for guided tour. Free time was given at each tour site after being guided, with instructions when to re group. touring was thorough main historic sights were included with trip package. There were numerous optional experiences averaging about $100 US each. Arriving at hotel late and very tired we DID NOT have to stand in line to get checked in, we were pre checked in. On arrival handed our keys and directly to room. End of trip transfer to airport was organized and stress free.
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  • Andres
    · June 10th, 2023
    Our tour was of Best of Morocco, 10 days. Our tour director was Mohammed Ben Sellam. Our experience was excellent. The tour director was very efficient and accommodating to our needs. On more than one occasion, he went above and beyond our expectations. The tour itself of Morocco was beautiful and educational. The hotels for the most part were very comfortable, the included lunches and dinners were delicious, and the local guides were very knowledgeable. We recommend this company highly.
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Dates & Availability

10 days
Essence of South Africa
From Cape Town to Johannesburg

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 119097

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for South Africa. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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