What should I do if I need to reach someone for additional questions?

You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button.

Is transportation between tour locations included?

The tour includes transportation; however, you need to book your own flight for specific legs of the journey.

Can you provide feedback regarding local culture included in the tour?

The tour will include experiences to help travelers immerse themselves in local culture.

What are the meal options included during the tour?

Meals are generally included, but specific offerings will be detailed in the itinerary.

What is the maximum number of participants on this tour?

The maximum number we take on this tour is 10 travelers per departure.

Kindly note that our tours are subject to a minimum of guests per departure. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach out.

What happens if I wish to decline a quote?

If you decide to decline a quote, just let us know so we can proceed accordingly.

Is accommodation provided during the tour?

Accommodation is included in the tour package as per the scheduled itinerary.

Are there any requirements regarding vaccinations?

There are no specific vaccination requirements for the tour.

How can travelers make payments for the tour?

Payment details will be provided with your quote, including options for card types accepted.

From

NZ $6,312 per person

South Africa Odyssey

14 days

•

From Johannesburg to Cape Town

4.8

3 traveler reviews

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We had a large variety of experiences and everything ran very smoothly. We would highly recommend this tour.
Susan, traveled in May
5.0
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Plan your adventure:

Operator: Cullinan Guided Journeys
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 10
Ages 8+

Places You’ll See

Johannesburg
Pretoria
Kruger National Park
Durban
St Lucia
Port Elizabeth
Tsitsikamma National Park
Stormsrivier
Hermanus
Cape Town

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Highlights

Explore Johannesburg's vibrant history
Drive through the scenic Panorama Route
Experience a thrilling Kruger Park safari
Discover the culture of eSwatini (Swaziland)
Tour the Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Johannesburg
Day 2 Johannesburg - Mpumalanga
Day 3 Mpumalanga
Day 4 Mpumalanga
Day 5 Mpumalanga - eSwatini (Swaziland)
Day 6 eSwatini (Swaziland) - Zululand
Day 7 Zululand - Durban (Umhlanga) - Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) - Tsitsikamma
Day 8 Tsitsikamma - Knysna
Day 9 Knysna - Oudtshoorn
Day 10 Oudtshoorn - Hermanus
Day 11 Hermanus - Cape Town
Day 12 Cape Town (Unescorted)
Day 13 Cape Town
Day 14 Cape Town

What's Included

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
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.

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Protea Hotel Balalaika or similar
day 1
Hippo Hollow Country Estate or similar
Days 2, 3, 4
The Royal Villas or similar
day 5
Anew Hotel Hluhluwe or similar
day 6
Tsitsikamma Village Inn or similar
day 7
Rex Hotel or similar
day 8
Hlangana Lodge or similar
day 9
Auberge Burgundy Boutique Hotel or similar
day 10
President Hotel or similar
Days 11, 12, 13

Adventure Type

Choose the type of organized adventure that suits your preferences.

Group Adventures
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships.
What to expect
- Group of 10 travelers max.
- Fast booking confirmation
- Carefully planned itineraries
- Travel with like-minded people
Starting at
NZ $6,312 / traveler
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Personalized Adventures
Customize an existing itinerary or create your own.
What to expect
- Travel with your own group of min. 2 travelers
- Choose your preferred dates and duration
- Upgrade your accommodation
- Customize the itineraries
After requesting a quote, we will get back to you with a price based on your requirements.
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Operated by

Cullinan Guided Journeys

4.8

(16 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

8 to 89 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

As a division of Cullinan Holdings Ltd, one of South Africa's leading Tourism...

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.8
Itinerary
Excellent
4.7
Guide
Excellent
5.0
Transport
Good
4.0
Accommodation
Excellent
4.3
Food
Excellent
5.0
Tour Operator
Cullinan Guided Journeys
4.8

Susan
· May 8th, 2023
The tour was amazing. We had a large variety of experiences and excellent guides. Everything ran very smoothly. We would highly recommend this tour.
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Trip date: April 2023
William mason
· March 5th, 2023
Cost-effective with great guides -- Zach...
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Trip date: February 2023
YW
Yee Han
· September 12th, 2019
Tour itinerary was comprehensive and suitable...
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Trip date: August 2019

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What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.

All questions

M
Marie-Christine
Asked on March 27th, 2025
What should I do if I need to reach someone for additional questions?
Travel Support
- Cullinan Guided JourneysOperator•Written March 2025
  You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button.
S
Sonia
Asked on February 28th, 2025
Is transportation between tour locations included?
Transport
- Cullinan Guided JourneysOperator•Written February 2025
  The tour includes transportation; however, you need to book your own flight for specific legs of the journey.
S
Stephan
Asked on December 16th, 2024
Can you provide feedback regarding local culture included in the tour?
Tour Details
- Cullinan Guided JourneysOperator•Written December 2024
  The tour will include experiences to help travelers immerse themselves in local culture.
J
Jesse
Asked on October 26th, 2024
What are the meal options included during the tour?
Meals
- Cullinan Guided JourneysOperator•Written October 2024
  Meals are generally included, but specific offerings will be detailed in the itinerary.
J
Judith
Asked on October 13th, 2024
What is the maximum number of participants on this tour?
Group size
- Cullinan Guided JourneysOperator•Written October 2024
  The maximum number we take on this tour is 10 travelers per departure.
T
Tracey
Asked on September 4th, 2024
Dates in 2025
Price / Availability
- Cullinan Guided JourneysOperator•Written September 2024
  Kindly note that our tours are subject to a minimum of guests per departure. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to reach out.
M
Monique
Asked on June 2nd, 2024
What happens if I wish to decline a quote?
Payments
- Cullinan Guided JourneysOperator•Written June 2024
  If you decide to decline a quote, just let us know so we can proceed accordingly.
L
Lorraine
Asked on April 29th, 2024
Is accommodation provided during the tour?
Accommodation
- Cullinan Guided JourneysOperator•Written April 2024
  Accommodation is included in the tour package as per the scheduled itinerary.
F
Franc
Asked on April 19th, 2024
Are there any requirements regarding vaccinations?
Other
- Cullinan Guided JourneysOperator•Written April 2024
  There are no specific vaccination requirements for the tour.
B
Brooke
Asked on March 21st, 2024
How can travelers make payments for the tour?
Payments
- Cullinan Guided JourneysOperator•Written March 2024
  Payment details will be provided with your quote, including options for card types accepted.

From

NZ $6,312 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 99830

Currencies
R
Rand
South Africa
L
Lilangeni
Swaziland
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M.
Type D
Swaziland
Type M
Swaziland
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for South Africa and Swaziland. 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 and Swaziland. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Swaziland. Ideally 1 month 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 December 2nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 2nd, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Cullinan Guided Journeys. 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 60 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 Cullinan Guided Journeys will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Cullinan Guided Journeys" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- Your money is safe with TourRadar, as we only pay the tour operator after your tour has departed.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Cullinan Guided Journeys. Please familiarize yourself with the Cullinan Guided Journeys payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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