Overview
You’ll begin in Johannesburg’s Soweto Township to learn about its turbulent past and hopeful future. Visit the thought-provoking Apartheid Museum and Mandela House, located in the former neighbourhood of Nobel Peace Prize winners, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela.
Your escorted African holiday continues through some of the world’s most...read more sweeping and dramatic landscapes on your way to Kruger National Park area. Marvel at God’s Window (a forested ravine and majestic cliffs), and the stunning cascades of Lisbon and Berlin Falls. Your African safari begins in Kruger National Park with morning and afternoon game drives through the homes of the big cats, giraffe, cheetah, hyena, gazelle, and more. You’ll visit Cape Town and ascend to Table Mountain via cable car for spectacular views. At Boulders Beach, you’ll observe a colony of endangered penguins, then venture to Cape Point Nature Reserve, the Cape of Good Hope, and Cape Point at the continent’s most southwestern tip.
Your South Africa tour is an adventure into historic heritage.
Itinerary
Welcome to Africa! Your hotel is available for mid- afternoon check-in.
Today's sightseeing starts with a visit to Soweto (South Western Township), the largest township in the country. Along the way, see the neighborhood that was home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners: Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. Gain some perspective of life here at Mandela House, where Nelson Mandela lived from 1946 to around 1960, when he was forced underground to elude arrest.
After lunch, visit the unforgettable Museum to learn about the founding of South Africa before delving into the apartheid era. Using photos, video, and print, the museum takes you on an extraordinary journey through the apartheid years to the 1994 democratic elections that named Nelson Mandela president. (B/L)
Depart Johannesburg and explore the Panoramic Route known for its dramatic landscapes. Along the way, see God's Window, Lisbon Falls, and Berlin Falls. Continue to the Kruger National Park area. (B/D))
The Kruger area is home to an abundance of wildlife including the famed “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Your skilled, professional guide will help you learn about this special ecosystem as you view wildlife up close on morning and afternoon game drives. Beyond the “Big 5,” you'll have the chance to see kudu, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, spotted hyena, and more! Return to your lodge in time to freshen up for dinner. (B/L/D)
Rise early coffee and tea before your morning game drive. If the timing is right, you might spot some of the big cats after a night of hunting. Spend some time at leisure in the middle of the day. Perhaps book a spa treatment or simply relax at the pool. Later, embark on your final exciting game drive. (B/L/D)
Enjoy some time at leisure this morning before flying to beautiful Cape Town. (B)
Today, enjoy a full day of sightseeing, starting with a cable-car ride up Table Mountain for stunning views of the city, Robben Island, and the Cape Winelands. Next, visit Boulders Beach where you will see a colony of endangered African Penguins, known for the unique sound they make. After free time for lunch, continue to Cape Point Nature Reserve for stops at the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point.
Here, take a funicular ride to the steps of the old lighthouse for spectacular panoramic views. On your return journey back to Cape Town, skirt the rocky coastline as you ascend Chapman's Peak Drive, one of the most spectacular drives in the world. Enjoy the evening at your leisure. (B)
Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Perhaps explore the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, take an excursion to the stunning Cape Winelands for wine tasting, or go whale watching in nearby Hermanus (Jun.-Oct.). Your Tour Director has suggestions to help you make the most of your day. (B)
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 8 Breakfasts
- 3 Lunches
- 3 Dinners
- Johannesburg Garden Court Sandton City (Moderate First-Class)
- Kruger National Park Area Protea Hotel by Marriott Kruger Gate (First-Class)
- Cape Town SunSquare Cape Town Gardens (Moderate First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- Please note that Table Mountain cableway is generally closed for maintenance from late July to late August therefore cannot be visited. In this instance a tour of Kirstenbosch National Garden will be included.
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