A Southern African adventure
South Africa & Mozambique in 16 Days • 14 Nights in Destination
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The perfect trip for nature lovers. Encounter the Big Five in Kruger National Park, ascend Table Mountain in Capetown for views of Africa's landscapes. Head to Mozambique to see the plentiful marine life in Vilankulos and Tofo.
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All transfers.
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Some meals
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Accommodation: 14 Nights
Itinerary
Begin the adventure in Johannesburg and admire the combination of both historic and ultra-modern architecture. Get to know the wild side of South Africa as you embark on game drives in the Kruger National Park. Fall in love with Cape Town and discover the beauty of the Cape Peninsula. Finally, unwind on the beaches of Vilankulos and Tofo and finally visit the colonial port-town of Maputo.
1st Day: US - Night on board
Arrival at your US departure airport ready to check in for a flight * to Johannesburg. 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: Johannesburg
Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the city and its diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods. Tuck into the eclectic food scene and pop-up eateries. The city is a real cultural hub and it is a great place to catch live music performances and enjoy its trendy bars and restaurants. Overnight stay in Johannesburg.
Why not make the most of your time in South Africa by adding one of our optional excursion packages. Choose between our Gastronomic or Adventure packages in the next step of the booking process!
Our Gastronomic Package includes two meals at excellent restaurants in Cape Town plus a Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour and Cape Winelands Excursion.
Our Adventure Package includes a Full-Day Kruger Game Drive, an exciting Shark Cage Diving Experience and an Atlantis Dunes Quad Biking Excursion.
Please note: you can only choose one of the optional excursion packages (Adventure or Gastronomic).
Accommodation
1049 Reviews
Activities
Light
Light
3rd Day: Johannesburg - Mpumalanga - Kruger
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time transfer by road to Mpumalanga. You're headed for Kruger, home to the fascinating South African wildlife. Along the way, see some of the most iconic sights of the Panorama Route such as Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondavels (entrance fees not included). You'll fall in love with the natural beauty of South Africa's landscapes!* Arrive and transfer to the hotel to check-in. Dinner and overnight stay in Kruger region.
* Please note: The journey today takes approximately 7-8 hours by road and includes stops along the way for lunch (at own expense) and sightseeing. There will be no accompanying guide for this journey so take the opportunity to enjoy the passing landscapes as you travel through some of the most spectacular regions in South Africa.
Accommodation
254 Reviews
Activities
Moderate
4th Day: Kruger National Park
Enjoy a Full-Day 4x4 Game Drive at Kruger National Park. Begin the day early on safari in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserves with breakfast on the go. The game viewing area is known as the 'Southern Circle' and is renowned for its rhinos and lions. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Kruger National Park and discover the amazing diversity of animals in one of the world's largest reserves. Remember to bring comfortable shoes, warm and rainproof jackets, sunhat, sunscreen and camera to capture the fascinating wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay in the Kruger region.
Accommodation
254 Reviews
Activities
Light
5th Day: Kruger National Park
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure to explore the beautiful natural landscapes of Kruger and the White River. We recommend an optional day trip to Kruger National Park to experience more of its wildlife-rich eco-system.* Dinner and overnight stay in the Kruger Region.
* Optional Kruger National Park Day Trip: Set off to the wilds of Kruger for your chance to spot the famous Big Five. Enjoy a slow drive through the national park, home to elephants, buffalos, giraffes, impalas, zebras and, of course, lions. An unforgettable day in the wilds of Southern Africa. Packed lunch included. (This excursion is included in our Adventure Package of 3 excursions, available in the next step of the booking process!)
Accommodation
254 Reviews
Activities
Light
6th Day: Kruger - Johannesburg - Cape Town
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by road back to Johannesburg, stopping to see the exterior of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the official headquarters of the South African government.* Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Cape Town. Arrive in Cape Town, also known as the 'Mother City', and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in Cape Town.
* Please note: The journey today takes approximately 7-8 hours by road and includes stops along the way for lunch (at own expense) and sightseeing. There will be no accompanying guide for this journey so take the opportunity to enjoy the passing landscapes as you travel through some of the most spectacular regions in South Africa.
Accommodation
511 Reviews
Activities
Moderate
7th Day: Cape Town
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the hop-on hop-off tour in Cape Town at your leisure. South Africa's capital combines cosmopolitanism, culture, architecture, and the best of nature. With the hop-on and hop-off ticket, you will be able to do over 30 stops to enjoy some of the most remarkable attractions of the 'Mother City'. Take the Cableway and go up to Table Mountain where you can enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of Africa's landscapes. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in Cape Town.
*Please note: the Table Mountain Cableway in Cape Town will be closed for maintenance from the 24th of July until the 6th of August 2023. If your trip coincides with these dates, you will enjoy an included Sunset Cruise instead and your included Hop-On Hop-Off bus tickets will still enable you to visit the lower station of the cableway if you wish.
Accommodation
511 Reviews
Activities
Light
8th Day: Cape Town
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day by discovering the city further. We recommend taking the incredibly interesting optional Cape Winelands excursion, not only for connoisseurs, as this region is known for its award-winning wines.* Overnight stay in Cape Town.
* Optional Full-Day Wine Route Excursion with Wine Tasting: Set off into the lush Winelands outside of Cape Town and visit the wine producers in Stellenbosch for delicious wine tasting and a cellar tour. (This excursion is included in our Gastronomic Package of 4 excursions, available in the next step of the booking process!)
Accommodation
511 Reviews
Activities
Light
9th Day: Cape Town
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a free day by discovering the city further. We recommend taking the optional Full-Day tour of the Cape Peninsula, a paradise of natural beauty, vineyards and coastal seal and penguin colonies!* Overnight stay in Cape Town.
* Optional Full-Day Cape Peninsula Excursion: Enjoy the delights of the Cape Peninsula including Clifton, Camps Bay, Llandudno and the amazing Twelve Apostles. Pass through Noordhoek and see the local ostriches before visiting the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point. Fall in love with the Penguin Colony and Boulder's Beach and see Simons Town and Muizenberg Beach.
Accommodation
511 Reviews
Activities
Moderate
10th Day: Cape Town - Johannesburg
Breakfast* at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Johannesburg. Arrive and transfer to the hotel, the rest of your day is at your leisureto discover the city.* Overnight stay in Johannesburg.
*Depending on the flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast.
Accommodation
1049 Reviews
11th Day: Johannesburg - Vilankulos
Breakfast* at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Vilankulos. Touch down in the popular beach town of Vilankulos. Transfer to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the many watersports and beach activites this town has to offer. Overnight stay in Vilankulos.
*Depending on the flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
Accommodation
139 Reviews
12th Day: Vilankulos
Breakfast at the hotel. Today is free to enjoy at your leisure. There are many activities available that you can take part in, or relax on the beach and have a lazy day. Why not enjoy an optional day trip to Bazaruto island*. Overnight stay in Vilankulos.
* Optional Day trip to Bazaruto Island Including Snorkeling and Lunch: Enjoy this incredible full-day boat trip to discover and explore Bazaruto island with its lakes and dunes. Marvel at the coral and tropical fish while snorkeling in the turquoise waters. Lunch and refreshments icluded.
Accommodation
139 Reviews
Activities
Moderate
13th Day: Vilankulos
Breakfast* at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Tofo. Touch down in the town also known as Tofo Beach. Transfer to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the sleepy town. Overnight stay in Tofo.
*Depending on the flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
Accommodation
160 Reviews
14th Day: Tofo
Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure exploring this small peceful town. Why not enjoy an optional Ocean Safari today so you can explore the beautiful waters brimming with marine life.* Overnight stay in Tofo.
* Optional 2 Hour Ocean Safari with the option of snorkeling included: Incredible trip to discover beautiful and plentiful marine life. Enjoy this amazing opportunity to swim with tropical fish in crystal clear waters.
Accommodation
160 Reviews
Activities
Moderate
15th Day: Maputo
Breakfast at the hotel*. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. Arrive in Maputo, famed for its Portuguese colonial architecture. Check in to your hotel, and the rest of the day is at your leisure so you can explore this interesting city. We recommend visitng the jacaranda-lined Baixa neighborhood, with its turn-of-the-century buildings and expansive Municipal Market. Overnight stay in Maputo.
*Depending on the flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
Accommodation
85 Reviews
16th Day: Maputo - Night on board
Breakfast * at the hotel. Sadly its time to end this incredible adventure. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. 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.
Included activity for day 3 in Blyde River Canyon
Duration 00:30h Approx. Pick up time: 08:00 Approx
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Blyde River Canyon Highlights
On the way to Kruger, enjoy the most captivating natural sights of the Blyde River Canyon such as the Three Rondavels (entrance fees not included).
Included activity for day 4 in Kruger National Park
Duration 11:00h Approx. Pick up time: 05:00 Approx
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Full-Day 4x4 Game Drive at Kruger National Park
Enjoy a full-day 4x4 game drive in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserves. Your opportunity to see the "Big Five"!
What's included: Tickets, guide, driver, transfers.
Included activity for day 6 in Pretoria
Duration 00:30h Approx. Pick up time: 07:30 Approx
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Union Buildings Visit in Pretoria
Stop at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the official headquarters of South African government.
Included activity for day 7 in Cape Town
Duration 09:00h Approx.
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Cape Town Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Table Mountain
Enjoy the a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour ticket to discover most remarkable attractions of the 'Mother City'. Take the Cableway up to Table Mountain for unforgettable views across the city and beyond.
What's included: Tickets Hop on, Hop Off, Table Mountain Cable car tickets (afternoon tickets) Not included: Transfers or pick up (Hop on Hop off from bus station). Clients need to make their way to the closest pick up point and Hop onto the bus for their day journey.
Suggested activity for day 2
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Adventure Package of 3 Excursions
Experience unforgettable wildlife and landscapes with this package. It includes a full-day game drive in Kruger National Park (day 4), Shark Cage Diving experience (day 7) and an Atlantis Dunes Quad Bike excursion from Cape Town (day 8).
What's included: Kruger National Park Drive, Shark Cage Diving experience and an Atlantis Dunes Quad Bike excursion. Not included: Transfers to/from Atlantis Dunes
Suggested activity for day 2
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Gastronomic Package of 4 Excursions
This package includes a Cape Winelands Excursion (day 7), a meal at Baii Seafood Restaurant at the V&A Waterfront (day of your choice), a Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour (day 8) and an exciting meal and drumming experience at Gold Restaurant (day of your choice).
What's included: Cape Winelands Excursion, a meal at Baii Seafood Restaurant at the V&A Waterfront, a Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour and an exciting meal and drumming experience at Gold Restaurant. Not included: Transfers to/from Baii Seafood Restaurant. Transfers to/from Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour.
Suggested activity for day 5 in Kruger National Park
Duration 11:00h Approx. Pick up time: 05:30 Approx
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Full-Day Safari in Kruger National Park
Enjoy a full-day 4x4 game drive in the southern area of South Africa's most famous game reserves. Your opportunity to see the "Big Five"!
What's included: transfers to and from the park, full day open 4x4 vehicle safari with ranger, packed breakfast, entry to the park. Not included: Lunch, refreshments & tipping
Suggested activity for day 8
Duration 08:00h Approx. Pick up time: 08:30 Approx
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Winelands Visit and Wine Tasting Full Day
Set off into the lush Winelands outside of Cape Town and visit the wine producers in Stellenbosch for delicious wine tasting.
What's included: 2 Wine tastings in 2 different wineries, transfers, guide.
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Departures from main US airports.
International flights: US - Johannesburg, Cape Town - Vilankulos, Maputo - US. *
Domestic flights: Johannesburg - Cape Town, Cape Town - Vilankulos, Tofo - Maputo *
14 nights accommodation in Charm & Superior category hotels. **
14 breakfasts and 3 dinners.
Transfers in air conditioned vehicle.
Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
Guide/s during the excursions.
Safari in Kruger National Park with an English-speaking guide.
Drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
See important notes
* Documentation of the internal flights will either be available in the "My bookings" section in your "Customer Area" 14 days before your trip or delivered to you on arrival at your destination. It is essential to fill in the passport information correctly for each passenger in the given boxes at the end of the reservations process.
** White River: Family rooms are available only in the Karula Hotel in White River.
Please note: This is not a fully guided tour. You will be accompanied by a guide during the Kruger National Park safari only and during any optional excursions if you choose to take them.
Why not make the most of your time in South Africa by adding one of our optional excursion packages. Choose between our Gastronomic or Adventure packages in the next step of the booking process!
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.
Our Adventure Package includes a Full-Day Kruger Game Drive, an exciting Shark Cage Diving Experience and an Atlantis Dunes Quad Biking Excursion.*
* Please note: Children are not allowed to do the Adventure package.
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 Winelands visit cannot be combined with the Adventure Package due to an overlap of activities.
* The Full-Day Peninsula Excursion cannot be combined with the Gastronomic or Adventure packages due to an overlap of activities.
* Only one optional activity can be selected per day.
* You must choose between either the Gastronomic Package or the Adventure Package. It is not possible to do both.
Useful information
Entry requirements
Passport with a minimum validity 30 days. Two blank consecutive pages per entry. For more information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SouthAfrica.html
Visa
No visa is required for stays of 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
UTC+ 02:00
Other useful information
South Africa is known as the
Tourist Office website
https://www.southafrica.net/gl/en/
Offer conditions
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.
If you have reduced mobility/require the use of a wheelchair and prefer to go at your own pace, please contact our customer service team at +1 888-488-0592 or via our contact form.
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