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Safari Adventure, Cape Town & Garden Route
South Africa in 10 Days, 7 Nights in Destination
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Get to know South Africa for all it has to offer: from a safari adventure where you could spot the Big 5 to the eclectic metropolitan city of Cape Town and the impressive landscapes of the Garden Route in Knysna.
Trip Highlights
- Addo National Park
- Cape Town
- Knysna
- Port Elizabeth
- Wilderness
Included
All flights
Accommodation
All transfers.
Activities
Breakfast only
Availability
Departures available until December 2024
Available Group tours
Solo travelers from + $490
Add up to 5 nights to your stay
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charm included
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luxury from + $1,400
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charm
From $3,199
Selected
- Accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
superior
From $3,699
- Accommodation in Superior category hotels.
luxury
From $4,599
- Accommodation in Luxury category hotels.
Accommodation: 7 Nights
Day 2 to 5
Cresta Grande
Location
Cape Town
Category
Nights
3
Rating TripAdvisor travelers
The hotels we select comply with our high standards and requirements per category. The allocation is dependent on availability and seasonality, so you can be assigned any of our selection, including the following: Protea Hotel Cape Town Sea Point
Itinerary
Discover the diversity of South Africa in this journey through safaris, beaches and cities. From the chance of encountering the Big 5 while on a once-in-a-lifetime game drive in Port Elizabeth, to setting your sights on some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Cape Town, Knysna and Wilderness, this is the adventure of a lifetime.
Arrival at your Canadian departure airport ready to check in for a flight * to Cape Town. Night on board.
* If your outbound flight leaves at dawn (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the selected departure day.
**You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.
Arrive in Cape Town and transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the city. Overnight stay in Cape Town.
Why not make the most of your time in South Africa by adding our optional excursion package. Our Gastronomic Package includes two meals at excellent restaurants in Cape Town plus a Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour and Cape Winelands Excursion.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Cresta Grande or similar
72 Reviews
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Activities
Gastronomic Package of 4 Excursions
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the entire day at your leisure, perfect for you to acquaint yourself with your new surroundings. Alternatively, we recommend you take part in our optional Cape Winelands excursion and cellar tour, complete with a wine and cheese tasting*.
Later in the evening, you will take part in a stunning sunset cruise with a complimentary glass of bubbly to end your day in style. Overnight stay in Cape Town. Please note: Transfer is not included.
*Optional Full-Day Wine Route Excursion with Wine and Cheese Tasting: Sample Stellenbosch’s award winning selection of red and white wines paired with a variety of cheeses to complement. You will then head to another wine estate for a cellar tour.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Cresta Grande or similar
72 Reviews
See our full selection
Activities
Sunset Champagne Cruise in Cape Town
Light
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Winelands Visit and Wine Tasting Full Day
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. The whole day is yours to spend as you see fit. Take this time to go café hopping and acquaint yourself with Cape Town’s varied culinary delights. Alternatively, we recommend taking part in the optional full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula. Overnight stay in Cape Town.
Optional Full-Day Cape Peninsula Excursion: An explosion of adventure awaits you in this excursion through Cape Peninsula’s top attractions including: Clifton, Camps Bay, Llandudno and the stunning Twelve Apostles.
Catch a glimpse of local ostriches in their natural habitat before visiting the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point. Finally, fall in love with the Penguin Colony, Boulder’s Beach, Simons Town and Muizenberg Beach.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Cresta Grande or similar
72 Reviews
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Activities
Cape Peninsula Full-Day Excursion
Moderate
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Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, you will be leaving Cape Town to head over to Wilderness via the famous Garden Route by bus. Upon arriving, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
Take this time to explore your new surroundings or perhaps take advantage of the hotel facilities and pool at your disposal. Overnight stay in Wilderness.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
The Wilderness Hotel or similar
1178 Reviews
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Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Knysna, a natural paradise of lush, indigenous forests, tranquil lakes and golden beaches. Here, you will get to witness the Waterfront (the Garden Route's most popular leisure & shopping destination) where you can enjoy the view onto the lagoon.
From here, you will make your way to Port Elizabeth. Once you have arrived, check-in and overnight stay in Port Elizabeth.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Garden Court Kings Beach or similar
1043 Reviews
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Activities
Visit Knysna with the Waterfront
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. Today, embark on an early morning game drive in Addo Elephant National Park where you will marvel at South Africa’s impressive wildlife, including the famed Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo).
Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Alternatively, you can take part in a once-in-a-lifetime optional excursion walking alongside Giraffes*, a truly unique experience that will be hard to forget. Overnight stay in Port Elizabeth.
Optional Giraffe Walking Safari: Stroll alongside the skyscrapers of Africa in this unforgettable experience that will let you see this majestic animal in its natural habitat with your very own eyes. Later, visit and get to know the Born Free Foundation, a wildlife charity aimed at preserving animals in the wild.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Garden Court Kings Beach or similar
1043 Reviews
See our full selection
Activities
Morning Game Drive in Addo
Moderate
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Afternoon Walk with the Giraffes
Light
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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the entire day at your leisure. Use this last full day to contemplate the beauty of South Africa before departing. Perhaps this would be a good time to go last minute souvenir shopping.
Alternatively, take part in one of our two optional morning activities; either a game drive at the Addo Elephant National Park* where you could spot the Big 5 or the Whale, Dolphin & Penguin cruise** on a catamaran on both St. Croix and Brenton Islands.
In the afternoon, feel free to participate in our optional tour of Cape Recife***. Overnight stay in Port Elizabeth.
*Optional Addo Elephant National Park Game Drive: Embark on an early morning game drive in Addo Elephant National Park where you will marvel at South Africa’s impressive wildlife, including the famed Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo)
**Optional Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Cruise: Depart by catamaran from the Port Elizabeth Harbour where you will get to marvel at the sight of humpback and southern right whales, indo-pacific bottlenose dolphins and African penguins on St. Croix and Brenton islands.
Please note: You must choose one of two of these optional morning activities. Only one of the activities can be booked.
***Afternoon Cape Recife Tour: Get to know the breath-taking part of South Africa’s coastline accompanied by native whales, dolphins and an array of exotic wildlife as you enjoy a sunset drink and sights that will leave you awe-struck.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Garden Court Kings Beach or similar
1043 Reviews
See our full selection
Activities
Afternoon Cape Recife Excursion
Moderate
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Optional Morning Game Drive in Addo
Moderate
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Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise
Light
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Breakfast * at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to Canada. Night on board.
* Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
Arrive in Canada and end your trip.
Included activities
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The price includes
- Included in all our trips. more information
- Departures from main Canadian airports.
- International flights: Canada - Cape Town, Port Elizabeth - Canada.
- 7 nights hotel accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.See hotels included
- 7 breakfasts.
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles with an English-speaking driver.
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.See itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- Sunset Cruise in Cape Town.
- This is not a fully guided tour. You will be accompanied by a guide between your last day in Cape Town and the last day in Port Elizabeth.
- Game Drive in Addo Reserve Park with an English-speaking guide.
Not included
Drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
Please note: This is not a fully guided tour. You will be accompanied by a guide between your last day in Cape Town and the last day in Port Elizabeth.
Why not make the most of your time in South Africa by adding our optional excursion packages. Our Gastronomic Package includes two meals at excellent restaurants in Cape Town plus a Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour and Cape Winelands Excursion.*
* Please note: this optional package requires a minimum of 4 participants in order for it to operate. If there are not enough participants, the optional excursion will be cancelled and you will be refunded for it when you return from your trip.
Please note on optional excursions and packages: before selecting optional excursions, please check the inclusions of the optional excursion packages to ensure you are not selecting an excursion already included in your chosen package.
Please note:
* The Full-Day Peninsula Excursion cannot be combined with the Gastronomic due to an overlap of activities.
* Only one optional activity can be selected per day.
Entry requirements
Your passport must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the date you expect to leave South Africa. Your passport must contain at least 2 empty visa pages for the necessary South African Temporary Residence Permit.
Visa
Visa not required for stays up to 90 days.
Currency
South African Rand
Language
Afrikaans, English, Swazi, Tsonga, Xhosa.
Electricity
230 V 50 Hz
Health
Vaccinations against Tetanus and Hepatitis are recommended. Please consult your doctor regarding malaria prophylaxis.
Time zone
GMT+ 02:00
Other useful information
South Africa is known as the
Tourist Office website
https://www.southafrica.net/gl/en/
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.
Children: 3 - 11 years old.
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