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    Safaris, Cape & Garden Route

    South Africa in 13 Days, 10 Nights in Destination

    Emma, Travel Expert

    Emma
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    Experience the magic of South Africa’s wonders, from Cape Town’s iconic views to thrilling safaris, wildlife encounters, and the wild ocean along the Garden Route. In season, witness the majestic whales.

    Trip Highlights

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      Addo National Park
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      Cape Town
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      Knysna
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      Monkeyland
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      Oudtshoorn
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      Plettenberg Bay
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      Port Elizabeth
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      Table Mountain
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      Tsitsikamma National Park
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      Wilderness

    Included

    1. All flights

    2. Accommodation

    3. All transfers

    4. Activities

    5. Breakfast only

    Availability

    1. Departures available until December 2025

    2. Available Group tours

    3. Solo travelers from + $660

    4. Add up to 5 nights to your stay

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    2. superior from + $750

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    Itinerary

    Arrive in Cape Town and visit Table Mountain for stunning views. Travel to Wilderness via Mossel Bay, enjoying historical and coastal sights. Explore the Garden Route, stopping in Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. Visit Port Elizabeth, Monkeyland, Tsitsikamma, and Addo for a safari. Discover Oudtshoorn’s ostrich farms and Cango Caves before returning to Cape Town.

    1st Day: Canada - Night on board

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    Arrive at your canadian departure airport, ready to check in for your 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.

    2nd Day: Cape Town

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    Arrive in Cape Town, a vibrant and picturesque city located at the southwestern tip of South Africa. Known for its stunning natural beauty, diverse cultures, and rich history. Your driver will be waiting at the airport to transfer you to your hotel*. Enjoy the rest of the day free to relax after your journey. Overnight stay in Cape Town.

    *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.

    Make the most out of your time in South Africa! Why not add one of the optional excursion packages to your itinerary during the next step of the booking process (please choose only one package, either Gastronomic OR Adventure, as the activities overlap):

    • Gastronomic Package: Day 2: Dinner & drumming experience at Gold Restaurant. Day 4: Oyster tour. Day 8: Traditional Karoo lunch. Day 10: Full-day winelands visit with wine tasting.
    • Adventure Package: Day 4: 1.5-hour boat trip for dolphin and whale watching. Day 6: 2-hour sandboarding excursion. Day 7 (Morning): Guided walk with giraffes. Day 7 (Mid-day): Open-truck game drive in Addo Elephant National Park. Day 9: Cango Caves Adventure Tour.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Cape Diamond Boutique Hot... or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    489 Reviews

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    Activities

    Optional
    Adventure Package - South Africa 10N

    Active

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    Optional
    Gastronomic Package - South Africa 10N

    Light

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    3rd Day: Cape Town

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Today, you have free time to explore the city at your own pace with a City Sightseeing Bus ticket. Use your hop-on, hop-off ticket to visit your preferred stops. You also have a ticket for the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, which takes you to the summit of Table Mountain, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a site of great ecological value. From the top, enjoy breathtaking views of Cape Town, the Atlantic Ocean, Robben Island, and the Cape Peninsula. After soaking in the stunning sights, hop back onto the bus to return to the city. Overnight stay in Cape Town.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Cape Diamond Boutique Hot... or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    489 Reviews

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    Activities

    included
    Hop On - Hop Off City Bus & Table Mountain Cable Car

    Light

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    4th Day: Cape Town - Wilderness

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    Breakfast at the hotel before heading to the charming town of Wilderness. En route, we’ll stop in Mossel Bay for a guided walk through this historically significant coastal town. Mossel Bay is famous as the site where Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias first landed in 1488, marking the first recorded European contact with the southern African coast.

    The walking tour will take you to the fascinating Postal Tree, dating back to 1500, which represents one of South Africa’s earliest mail systems. The tour continues to The Point, where you’ll visit the War Memorial and take in breathtaking coastal views. You’ll also get a unique view of the iconic Mossel Bay Lighthouse, one of the oldest in the country, known for its historical and strategic importance. Your walk will conclude at the Cape St. Blaize Cave, a significant archaeological site with evidence of early human habitation, dating back up to 800,000 years.

    Arrive in Wilderness in the late afternoon for a brief guided orientation walk, followed by some free time. Overnight stay in Wilderness.

    Distance covered during the day: 450 km (approx. 8 hours).

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    The Wilderness Hotel or similar
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    1227 Reviews

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    Activities

    included
    Walking Tour in Mossel Bay

    Light

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    included
    Walking Tour in Wilderness

    Light

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    5th Day: Wilderness - Tsitsikamma National Park - Plettenberg Bay

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    Breakfast at the hotel before continuing your journey along the stunning Garden Route, heading towards the Plettenberg Bay and Tsitsikamma area. The route offers breathtaking views, with lagoons, beaches, forests, and mountains at every turn.

    Make a brief stop in Knysna to explore the Waterfront, and take a photo stop for a scenic view of the Knysna Lagoon and the famous Knysna Heads. These sandstone cliffs flanking the lagoon were once deemed the most treacherous harbor entrance in the world by the British Royal Navy.

    Enjoy a free afternoon to relax or join an optional experience: a boat tour to spot dolphins and whales* or a delicious oyster tasting**, featuring the region’s famed oysters. Overnight stay in Tsitsikamma/Plettenberg Bay.

    Distance covered during the day: 160 km (approx. 3 hours).

    *Optional boat tour to view dolphins and whales: Embark on an exciting boat ride to spot dolphins and, seasonally, whales in their natural habitat. Enjoy stunning coastal views while expert guides provide insights on local marine life.

    **Optional oyster experience: Taste oysters on Knysna Lagoon, exploring wild versus cultivated varieties while cruising to the Heads. Savor white wine, oyster tastings, and the option to pre-order extra oysters on board.

    Important: You can only choose one optional afternoon activity.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Bayview Hotel or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    143 Reviews

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    Activities

    included
    Walking Tour in Knysna

    Light

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    Optional
    Dolphin and Whale watching boat trip

    Moderate

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    Optional
    Oyster Experience

    Light

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    6th Day: Tsitsikamma - Plettenberg Bay - Port Elizabeth

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    Breakfast at the hotel before setting off to visit Port Elizabeth. En route, stop at Monkeyland, the world’s first free-roaming multi-species primate sanctuary. Its mission is to educate and raise awareness about primates and the threats they face. During a guided tour, you'll have the opportunity to see over 550 primates from various species. The 128-meter suspension bridge through the forest canopy offers a unique perspective of these primates in their natural habitat.

    Next, visit Tsitsikamma National Park, known as the “place of much water.” This park protects a rich diversity of intertidal life, reefs, and deep-sea fish. Dolphins can often be seen surfing in the breakers, and during the season, the southern right whale comes inshore to breed. Enjoy a 2 km walk to the suspension bridges while taking in the stunning coastal views. Continue on to Port Elizabeth, arriving in the afternoon. Overnight stay in Port Elizabeth.

    Distance covered during the day: 250 km (approx. 7.5 hours, including time for activities).

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Garden Court Kings Beach or similar
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    1052 Reviews

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    Activities

    included
    Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary Tour

    Light

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    included
    Tsitsikamma National Park Adventure

    Moderate

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    7th Day: Port Elizabeth

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Prepare to start your day early with a morning safari in Addo National Park. As the third-largest game reserve in South Africa, Addo is renowned for its large herds of elephants and offers excellent opportunities to see the Big 5 and much more. After the game drive, return to Port Elizabeth, where you’ll have free time in the afternoon to relax Also, we recommend you to join our optional Sandboarding adventure at Alexandria Dune Field.* Overnight stay in Port Elizabeth.

    *Optional Sandboarding adventure at Alexandria Dune Field: Explore Africa’s largest coastal dunes with sandboarding or sandsledding. Cruise the Sundays River, learn from expert guides, and cool off in the water.

    Distance covered during the day: 200 km (approx. 3 hours, —1 hour outbound, 1.5 hours return).

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Garden Court Kings Beach or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    1052 Reviews

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    Activities

    included
    Addo National Park Game Drive

    Moderate

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    Optional
    Sandboarding Adventure at Alexandria Dune Field

    Active

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    8th Day: Port Elizabeth

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Today, you have a free day, and to make the most of it, we recommend joining our optional excursions: a morning walk with giraffes*, a safari in Addo National Park**, or a whale, dolphin, and penguin island cruise***.

    *Morning walk with giraffes: Embark on an unforgettable journey walking alongside giraffes with our expert guides, tracking these gentle giants and observing their natural behaviours up close.

    **Safari in Addo National Park: Join an exciting game drive in an open safari truck through Addo National Park. See elephants, lions, and more while your expert guide provides fascinating insights.

    ***Whale, dolphin & penguin island cruise: Set sail on a catamaran cruise to see whales, dolphins, and African penguins around St. Croix and Brenton Islands.

    Important: You can combine the morning walk with giraffes and the safari in Addo National Park. However, if you choose the cruise, it will be your only activity for the day, as it cannot be combined with any other excursion.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Garden Court Kings Beach or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    1052 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    Optional
    Whale, Dolphin & Penguin Island Cruise

    Light

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    Optional
    Safari in Addo National Park

    Moderate

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    Optional
    Morning Walk with Giraffes

    Moderate

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    9th Day: Port Elizabeth - Oudtshoorn

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we’ll travel to the town of Oudtshoorn, famously known as the ostrich capital of the world due to its many ostrich farms. To make the most of your visit, you’ll explore one of these farms and learn more about the world’s largest bird. Overnight stay in Oudtshoorn.

    Distance covered during the day: 360 km (approx. 5 hours).

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Adley House Guest House or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    145 Reviews

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    Activities

    included
    Ostrich Farm Tour

    Light

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    10th Day: Oudtshoorn - Cape Town

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Today, you’ll explore the spectacular Cango Caves, Africa’s largest show cave system. This ecological hotspot is where three distinct plant biomes (succulent karoo, cape thicket, and fynbos) converge. Before leaving Oudtshoorn, you’ll visit this underground wonder, which has been inhabited since the early Stone Age. The 20-million-year-old cave system features a series of hidden chambers carved deep into a thick limestone rock layer. Remember, for the bravest, you can also add the unforgettable Extra Adventure Cango Caves tour* to your experience.
    After your visit, you’ll head to Cape Town. Overnight stay in Cape Town.

    *Extra Adventure Cango Caves tour: Start with the Heritage tour and then explore the cave’s deeper sections. Experience crawling, sliding, and climbing through narrow passages for an adventurous challenge.

    Distance covered during the day: 450 km (approx. 6 hours).

    Please note:  If you haven’t booked the Adventure Package or the Extra Adventure Cango Caves tour, you’ll have an additional 30 minutes of free time to explore, relax at the café or restaurant, browse the souvenir shop, or visit the interpretation center during your visit.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Cape Diamond Boutique Hot... or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    489 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    included
    Cango Caves Tour

    Moderate

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    Optional
    Extra adventure Cango Caves tour

    Challenging

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    11th Day: Cape Town

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Today, you have a free day, and to make the most of it, we recommend joining our optional excursions: Aquila Safari*, Full-Day Cape Peninsula tour**, Stellenbosch wine tasting experience*** or Robben Island tour****. Overnight stay in Cape Town.

    *Aquila Safari: Take a guided game drive through a private reserve, with chances to see the Big Five and other wildlife, while your guide shares insights about the local environment.

    **Full-Day Cape Peninsula tour: Explore the natural beauty, vineyards, and coastal wildlife of Cape Peninsula, visiting iconic spots like Clifton, Camps Bay, and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.

    ***Optional Cape Winelands excursion: Savour award-winning red and white wines from Stellenbosch’s renowned wineries and experience the region’s rich winemaking tradition.

    ****Robben Island Tour: Take a ferry from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and explore Robben Island’s key historical sites, including the prison, Lime Quarry, and Nelson Mandela’s cell.

    Important: You may choose only one optional activity. Before selecting any 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.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Cape Diamond Boutique Hot... or similar
    tripadvisor rating

    489 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    Optional
    Afternoon Game Drive - Aquila Game Reserve

    Moderate

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    Optional
    Cape Peninsula Full Day

    Moderate

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    Optional
    Winelands Visit and Wine Tasting Full Day

    Light

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    Optional
    Robben Island Tour

    Light

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    12th Day: Cape Town - Night on board

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    Breakfast at the hotel*. Sadly, it’s time to say goodbye to your extraordinary South African adventure. A driver will collect you and transfer you to the airport for your back home flight. 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.

    13th Day: Canada

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    Arrive in Canada and end of your extraordinary trip.

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    Included activities

    Included

    Hop On - Hop Off City Bus & Table Mountain Cable Car

    Included activity for day 3 in Cape Town

    Discover Cape Town’s iconic monuments and landmarks with this hop-on, hop-off bus. Explore the best of the city at your own pace, hopping on and off at your favourite stops.

    Duration 09:00h Approx.

    Physical rating:

    Light

    Table Mountain Cableway will shut down for Annual Maintenance from Monday, 28th July 2025 - Sunday, 3rd August 2025. Weather permitting, they will re-open on Monday the 4th of August 2025.

    more information
    Included

    Walking Tour in Mossel Bay

    Included activity for day 4 in Wilderness

    Take a walking tour to the 1500s Postal Tree, War Memorial, and Mossel Bay Lighthouse. Visit Cape St. Blaize Cave, an 800,000-year-old site. Arrive in Wilderness for a short tour and free time.

    Duration 01:00h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination

    Physical rating:

    Light

    more information
    Included

    Walking Tour in Wilderness

    Included activity for day 4 in Wilderness

    Arrive in Wilderness in the late afternoon. Join your guide for a short orientation walk of 2km (30 min). Stroll along the river and back into the village where your guide will point out where you can find nice spots for dinner.

    Duration 00:30h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination

    Physical rating:

    Light

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    Included

    Walking Tour in Knysna

    Included activity for day 5 in Knysna

    Stop in Knysna to explore the Waterfront and take photos of the lagoon and the famous Knysna Heads, two sandstone cliffs that form the river estuary and were once called the world’s most dangerous harbour.

    Duration 00:30h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination

    Physical rating:

    Light

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    Available Activities

    Activities are subject to availability. The price for each optional activity will be shown in the next step of the booking process.
    Optional

    Adventure Package - South Africa 10N

    Suggested activity for day 2 in Wilderness

    Secure your spot for these amazing activities! Day 4: Dolphin & whale watching (1.5h). Day 6: Sandboarding (2h). Day 7: Walk with giraffes (AM), Addo game drive (midday). Day 9: Cango Caves Adventure Tour.

    Pick up time: info at destination

    Physical rating:

    Active

    Please note that if you haven’t booked the Adventure Package you'll have free time during your visit to the Cango Caves to explore, relax in the café/restaurant, browse the souvenir shop, or visit the interpretation center.

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    Gastronomic Package - South Africa 10N

    Suggested activity for day 2 in Cape Town

    Secure your spot for these amazing activities! Day 2: Dinner & drumming experience at Gold Restaurant. Day 4: Oyster tour. Day 8: Traditional Karoo lunch. Day 10: Full-day winelands visit with wine tasting.

    Pick up time: info at destination

    Physical rating:

    Light

    In the traditional Karoo experience you’ll enjoy lunch at a restaurant nestled at the foot of the Swartberg Pass, savoring traditional dishes.

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    Optional

    Dolphin and Whale watching boat trip

    Suggested activity for day 5 in Knysna

    Set off on a thrilling boat trip to spot dolphins and whales (whales only during season: June-November) in their natural habitat. Enjoy stunning coastal views and learn about local marine life from expert guides.

    Duration 01:30h Approx. Pick up time: 13:00 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Moderate

    For your own safety, we ask that you disclose any medical conditions and reserve the right to deny passage in some circumstances. Whales only during season June-November.

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    Oyster Experience

    Suggested activity for day 5 in Knysna

    Enjoy an oyster experience on Knysna Lagoon, learning about wild vs. cultivated oysters while cruising to the Heads. The tour includes white wine, oysters for tasting, and the option to pre-order extra oysters.

    Duration 01:30h Approx. Pick up time: 13:00 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Light

    Pick up at Tsitsikamma / Plettenberg Bay Hotel.

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    The price includes

    • Departures from main Canadian airports.
    • International flights: Canada - Cape Town; Cape Town - Canada.
    • 10 nights accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels and lodges.
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    • 10 breakfasts.
    • Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles with an English-speaking driver.
    • Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary*.
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    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
    • Guided Walk through Mossel Bay and Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus in Cape Town & Table Mountain visit.
    • Tsitsikamma National Park visit and Cango Caves Heritage Tour**.
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    • You will be accompanied by a guide between day 3 to day 9 of the program.
    • Game Drive in Addo Reserve Park with an English-speaking guide***.
      more information
    • Monkeyland and Ostrich farm tour.

    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 day 3 to day 9 of the program.

    *Make the most out of your time in South Africa! Why not add one of the optional excursion packages to your itinerary during the next step of the booking process (please choose only one package, either Gastronomic OR Adventure, as the activities overlap):

    • Gastronomic Package
      Day 2: Dinner & drumming experience at Gold Restaurant.
      Day 4: Oyster tour.
      Day 8: Traditional Karoo lunch.
      Day 10: Full-day winelands visit with wine tasting.
    • Adventure Package
      Day 4: 1.5-hour boat trip for dolphin and whale watching.
      Day 6: 2-hour sandboarding excursion.
      Day 7 (Morning): Guided walk with giraffes.
      Day 7 (Mid-day): Open-truck game drive in Addo Elephant National Park.
      Day 9: Cango Caves Adventure Tour

    Please note: when purchasing the Optional Activity of Robben Island, please upload a copy of your passport immediately after booking.

    **If you haven’t booked the Adventure Package or the Extra Adventure Cango Caves tour, you’ll have an additional 30 minutes of free time to explore, relax at the café or restaurant, browse the souvenir shop, or visit the interpretation center during your visit.

    ***Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on the game drives in Addo. Since this is included in the program, we recommend not allowing children under 6 years old to book this experience.

    • 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 for its varied landscape. Bring sun protectant, layers, and comfortable shoes!

    • 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 canceled without prior notice.

    If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +1 778 807 9750 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.

    While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.

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