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Essence Of South Africa

8 days
From Cape Town to Johannesburg
3.8
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town

    Your guide will be waiting when you land at Cape Town International Airport. After handling COVID-19 screening and customs, you'll head to your hotel and settle in for the rest of the day.

    Start point
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (Airport)
    Landmarks
    Cape Town International Airport
  2. Day 2

    Cape Town

    Following breakfast, a half-day tour takes you through Cape Town's historic sites like the Castle of Good Hope and City Hall. You'll drive past St. George's Cathedral and the colorful Bo-Kaap district, then watch a diamond cutting and jewelry manufacturing demonstration. There's an optional upgrade to ride the rotating cable car up Table Mountain for panoramic views if the weather cooperates.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Half Day Table Mountain & City Tour
    • Visit Castle of Good Hope
    • Visit City Hall
    • Explore Grand Parade
    • View St. George's Cathedral
    • Visit Company Gardens
    • Explore Bo-Kaap (Malay Quarter)
    • Diamond cutting and jewelry manufacturing demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Ascend Table Mountain by rotating cable car (weather dependent)
    Landmarks
    Castle of Good Hope
    City Hall
    Grand Parade
    St. George's Cathedral
    Company Gardens
    Bo-Kaap (Malay Quarter)
    Table Mountain
    Robben Island
    Cape Point
  3. Day 3

    Cape Town

    Today's a full day on the Cape Peninsula's coastline. Starting with a scenic drive along the Atlantic through Sea Point and Camps Bay, you'll pass the Twelve Apostles mountains before reaching the fishing village of Hout Bay. From there, head to Cape Point where two oceans meet, then visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach. Later you'll check out the Fish Hoek fishing village and tour Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens before returning to Cape Town.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour
    • Scenic drive along Atlantic coast
    • Visit Sea Point
    • Visit Camps Bay
    • Visit Hout Bay fishing village
    • Visit Cape Point
    • Visit Boulders Beach penguin colony
    • Visit Fish Hoek fishing village
    • Walking tour of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
    Landmarks
    Sea Point
    Camps Bay
    Twelve Apostles
    Hout Bay
    Cape Point
    Cape of Good Hope
    Boulders Beach
    Simon's Town
    Fish Hoek
    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
    University of Cape Town
    Rhodes Memorial
    Groote Schuur Hospital
  4. Day 4

    Cape Town

    After breakfast, your schedule is completely open. You can relax at your hotel, visit attractions on your own, or book optional activities if anything interests you.

    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5

    Cape Town to Hazyview

    Following a leisurely breakfast and checkout, you'll head to Cape Town Airport for your flight to Kruger (flight not included). At Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, your guide meets you for a private transfer to the lodge. You'll have dinner there and spend the evening relaxing.

    Meals
    Dinner
    Landmarks
    Cape Town International Airport
    Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
  6. Day 6

    Hazyview

    Grab a breakfast pack at the hotel before heading out on a full-day game drive in Kruger National Park. You'll safari for about 3 hours before a breakfast break. Your guides help you spot predators like leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, and lions during the cooler morning hours when they're most active. Back at the lodge, dinner will be ready.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast pack at the hotel), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scheduled full-day game drive in Kruger National Park
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
  7. Day 7

    Hazyview to Johannesburg

    After breakfast, pack your bags and drive to Johannesburg. Once you check in at your hotel, the rest of the day is free to explore or take it easy.

    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8

    Johannesburg

    Following breakfast, you'll head to O.R. Tambo International Airport for your flight home. Your tour ends today.

    End point
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    O.R. Tambo International Airport
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    Janet

    Asked on March 27th, 2025

    Do you offer tours for dates August 17 - August 28 Arriving cape town departing johannesburg? Please advise

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    • Culture Holidays Private LimitedOperatorWritten April 2025

      Yes, we provide tours in arriving in Cape Town & departing in Jo 'Burg. Please allow a day time to revert you with costs. Meanwhile, can you please advise if you a specific requirement in any of these two cities? Are you interested more in Safaris or should we quote you with a detailed itinerary.

    • Culture Holidays Private LimitedOperatorWritten April 2025

      Pricing per person USD 3125 per person on double / twin sharing basis. Accommodation in Cape Town - Southern Sun Cape Sun, Hazyview - Sabi River Sun View, Johannesburg - Hilton Sandton.

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    • 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.
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Who is travelling?

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