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Essence of South Africa Private Tour

8 days
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From Cape Town to Johannesburg
5.0
1 traveler review
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Operator
Firebird Tours
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Age range 1 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Cape Town
    Cape Town
  • Stellenbosch
    Stellenbosch
  • Kruger National Park
    Kruger National Park
  • Johannesburg
    Johannesburg
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Highlights

  • Ride the Table Mountain Cable Car
  • Explore Cape Town's historical districts
  • Drive along scenic Chapman's Peak
  • Taste wines at Stellenbosch vineyards
  • Experience a safari in Kruger National Park

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival
  2. Day 2 Cape Town City Explorer & Table Mountain Ascent
  3. Day 3 Cape Peninsula Tour & African Penguins
  4. Day 4 Arrival & Stellenbosch Valley Discovery with Wine Tour and Cheese Tasting
  5. Day 5 Arrival Kruger National Park
  6. Day 6 Sunrise & Sunset Safari
  7. Day 7 Arrival to Johannesburg
  8. Day 8 Departure
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2, 3
    Upgrade Available

  • Banhoek Lodge

    Lodge
    day 4
    Upgrade Available

  • Moditlo River Lodge

    Lodge
    Days 5, 6
    Upgrade Available

  • African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection

    Hotel
    day 7
    Upgrade Available

Operated by

Firebird Tours

Number of tours

49

Age Range

18 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Dates & Availability

8 days
Essence of South Africa Private Tour
From Cape Town to Johannesburg

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 297705

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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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 19th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 19th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Firebird Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Firebird Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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