Description
From atop the iconic Table Mountain, into the heart of Cape Town, across to the edge of the African continent itself, through the rich South African winelands, and into the breathtaking savanna on an unforgettable safari; this incredible seven-night tour will whisk you away on an exciting adventure unlike any other. With a wide variety of sightseeing opportunities included alongside a unique selection of enriching activities, this excursion promises a comprehensive experience of everything this great nation has to offer. Kicking things off with a city tour of Cape Town, the colourful culture-rich capital of South Africa, you’ll then spend a day exploring the remarkable Cape Peninsula, where the chance to observe a unique colony of African Penguins awaits. This is followed by an excursion inland to the vineyard-laden valleys of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, with indulgent vintage wine tasting experiences included. Then, you’ll fly across the country to the famous Sabi Sands Game Reserve and begin your three-night safari adventure. Home to lions, leopards, elephants, and so many more rare and iconic species, your time relishing in everything this private nature reserve has to offer will be spent on unique game drives and expert-led nature walks; with the chance to see some truly remarkable wildlife in its natural habitat, and unwind in a luxury lodge after each exciting day exploring, this will be an experience you won’t soon forget. To finish, you’ll then have the chance to spend an evening in Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city and an extraordinary final destination on this incredible tour.
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Things to know
Meals & Drinks
- Breakfast included every day of seven-night tour
- All meals, soft drinks, house wines, local branded spirits, local beers, teas, and coffees, included during Sabi Sands Game Reserve lodge stay (Day 4 to Day 6)
Dietary Requirements
While most dietary requirements can be catered for in the hotels and accommodation included and outlined in the itinerary, any specific dietary requirements should be communicated ahead of time – to both your cruise consultant and all the properties you will be visiting on the tour.
If you require kosher meals, this will incur an additional cost (as they are flown into the remote areas specifically) and two weeks’ prior notice is required.
Transfers
- Transfers will be shared with other guests
Insurance
- Emergency evacuation insurance does not cover treatment costs and does not replace normal travel insurance
- It’s recommended to purchase travel insurance within 14 days of paying for your deposit
Money & Payments
The official currency of South Africa is the South African Rand (ZAR). If paying with cash, officials may not be in a position to issue large amounts of change, so carrying small denominations of cash where possible is a good idea.
Credit cards, however, are widely accepted. It’s just worth keeping in mind that transactions can take anything up to a few months to go through and appear on your statements, especially when payments are made in remote areas.
Gratuities
Throughout this tour, gratuities are to be paid at your own discretion and expense. While not compulsory, the following is a guideline on gratuity rates:
- Waiters and Drivers: 10% of the fare or bill
- City Guides Private Transfer: R 150 per transfer
- City Guides Private Half-Day Tours: R 400 per tour
- City Guides Private Full-Day Tours: R 800 per tour
- Safari Ranger/Guide: R 450 per couple per day
- Safari Tracker: R 225 per couple per day
- Safari Lodge Butler: R 225 per couple per day
- Safari Lodge Camp Staff: R 450 per couple per day
Health & Safety
You must consult your medical practitioner or a travel clinic before travelling to any destination on this tour to determine whether you’re required to get a yellow fever vaccination, and this must be done no less than 10 days prior to travel. If a vaccination was required, you must be able to produce a yellow fever certificate as proof of vaccination.
Similarly, you should consult your medical practitioner or a travel clinic on malaria precautions before you travel to South Africa. You should also ensure you pack an adequate amount of any medication you may need for your trip, as it will be difficult to obtain after arrival – this is something that applies to any malaria prophylaxis, prescriptions, chronic or preferred brand medication.
Ticks can also be found in Africa’s wilderness areas; to avoid getting bitten, you should wear long trousers, socks, and boots when going on bush walks.
Luggage Allowances
Due to the fact that you will be travelling in vehicles and small aircraft with limited storage space during some stages of this tour, luggage is required to be packed in a soft bag weighing a maximum of 20 kg and 5k hand luggage. Bags must be regularly shaped with at least one flat surface and bags with long hanging straps will not be accepted. Laundry services are available throughout the tour.
It’s also important to be aware that it’s a criminal offence to be in possession of, to deal with, or to traffic wildlife products. This includes, without limitation, ivory, rhino horns, furs, claws, teeth, bones, eggs, meat, and feathers. Punishment is severe for anyone violating this legislation and any wildlife products should be purchased from legitimate vendor establishments located within the duty free demarcated area of the airport as these vendors are required by law to hold the necessary legal permits to enable them to offer for sale the wildlife products on display in their establishments