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Spectacular South Africa

9 Days Cape Town to Johannesburg
Spectacular South Africa
Spectacular South Africa
Spectacular South Africa

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Discover one of the world’s seven natural wonders as you enjoy a spectacular sunset over Cape Town, the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and the Atlantic Ocean—seen from up high on Table Mountain. Explore Cape Town your way with a visit to The Old Biscuit Mill—a vibrant artisan and culinary market, or the District Six Museum—a memorial dedicated to the 60,000 inhabitants forced to relocate after Apartheid destroyed the area. After visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site and former prison of Nelson Mandela on Robben Island, meet ex-prison guard Christo Brand for lunch at the Amy Foundation to hear read more fascinating stories about one of history’s most inspirational figures. At Boschendal Wine Estate, enjoy a Farm-to-Table lunch of locally sourced foods, harvested from the Werf Food Garden and cooked to perfection by Chef Allistaire Lawrence. In Kruger National Park, adventure out on a private open-air safari in search of the Big Five. Led by professional trackers, this once in a lifetime experience unfolds the largest game reserve in South Africa.
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Trip Length
Trip Length

9 Days

Trip Starts
Trip Starts

Cape Town

Trip Ends
Trip Ends

Johannesburg

Countries Visited
Countries Visited:
Accommodation
Accommodation

4.5 - 5 Star

Budget
Budget

Luxury

Age Range
Age Range

18-99 Years

Max. Group Size
Max. Group Size

16

Guide Style
Guide Style

Fully Guided

Tour Code
Tour Code

F660

Itinerary

Welcome to Cape Town, the crown jewel of the African continent, inviting you with spectacular scenery, culture and flavours.

After you're greeted at Cape Town International, you'll be transferred to your hotel by private transfer. Join your Travel Concierge and travel companions for a dazzling dinner.

Accommodation: The Winchester Hotel
Included Meals: Dinner

At Cape Point Nature Reserve, explore one of the world's most pristine wildernesses. Rare wildlife sightings continue at Boulders Beach as you learn about the resident colony of African penguins before lunch overlooking Kalk Bay.

Accommodation: The Winchester Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Join a Local Expert at The Old Biscuit Mill to sample culinary delights. Or, visit the District Six Museum's memorial dedicated to the area destroyed during Apartheid. End the day in decadent style, enjoying drinks and views over Cape Town atop Table Mountain.

Accommodation: The Winchester Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

At Vergelegen Estate, indulge in a wine tasting. At Boschendal Wine Estate savour a seasonal Farm-to-Table lunch before returning to Cape Town in a chauffeured vintage car.

Accommodation: The Winchester Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Hear stories from a Local Historian and meet a former-political prisoner at UNESCO World Heritage Site, Robben Island. At the Victor Verster prison where Nelson Mandela spent the last months of his imprisonment, join a former guard for an onsite lunch at the non-profit Amy Foundation, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.

Accommodation: The Winchester Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Savour your first moments in Big Five territory, Kruger National Park. The Lion Sands Lodge welcomes you with luxury suites. End the day with an evening game drive and sundowners before a feast in your suite.

Accommodation: Lion Sands Tinga Lodge, Kruger National Park
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

With the help of your expert guide, spot leopards, crocodiles, hippos and elephants on your morning game drive. Relax over high tea or join your ranger for a bush walk. Enjoy your second drive searching for rhino, buffalo and lions as the sun sets beyond the savannah.

Accommodation: Lion Sands Tinga Lodge, Kruger National Park
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Greet the dawn for a game drive keeping an eye out for buck and towering giraffes. Savour breakfast at your villa before a leisurely birding walk.

After your final evening game drive, raise a toast to adventure as you dine beneath a blanket of stars.

Accommodation: Lion Sands Tinga Lodge, Kruger National Park
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Embark on one final morning game drive before your luxury South Africa tour comes to an end with a private transfer to Skukuza Airport for your flight to Johannesburg International Airport.

Included Meals: Breakfast

Trip Inclusions

  • Cape Peninsula: Take the sweeping roads connecting the scenic bays of Cape Peninsula on one of the world's legendary drives. Slip through the quaint beauty of Hout Bay and traverse the mountain road of Chapman's Peak on your journey to Cape Point.
  • Cape Point Nature Reserve: Wander the immaculate wilderness and distinctive flora of Cape Point Nature Reserve in the invigorating ocean breeze. Spot resident creatures from the sprightly reebok to the evasive eland alongside the striking Cape Mountain zebra and the legendary Cape baboons.
  • Cape Point Nature Reserve: Pay a visit to the secluded Boulders Beach and marvel at its local residents, a colony of African penguins who can be seen frolicking in the water.
  • Table Mountain: Rise to the summit of Table Mountain in the famous cable car and look out to 360-degree views across Cape Town, Lion's Head, and the Atlantic Ocean. Watch the sunset with glass in hand.
  • Winelands: Savour a locally sourced lunch at Boschendal Wine Estate and return to Cape Town in a chauffeured vintage car.
  • Robben Island: Meet an ex-political prisoner and hear their first-hand stories on your visit to the poignant historical facility of Robben Island. Explore the former jail under the guidance of a knowledgeable Local Expert and discover the tales of Nelson Mandela's famous exile.
  • Kruger National Park: Venture deep into the heart of one of the world's largest game reserves on a thrilling three-day safari. Experience six game drives in a private, open-air safari vehicle and keep your eyes peeled for any of the Big Five.

  • Cape Winelands: Sip the award-winning wines of the Vergelegen Estate during a private tasting. Take a stroll through some of the 18 unique gardens of the manor house while you visit.
  • Cape Town: Join Christo Brand, a former prison guard of Nelson Mandela, for lunch at the Amy Foundation to hear fascinating stories about South Africa's first Black President, a heroic figure who stood for freedom and justice throughout the late 20th century.

Choose between two carefully selected activities

  • Cape Town: Visit the trendy The Old Biscuit Mill, a vibrant market where you'll meet the vendors, browse the stalls and sample culinary delights.
  • Cape Town: Gain a powerful history lesson visiting the District Six Museum's memorial dedicated to the area destroyed during Apartheid.

Choose between two carefully selected activities

  • Kruger National Park: Join your ranger for a bush walk where you can experience the thrill of tracking different wildlife.
  • Kruger National Park: Enjoy a relaxing high tea served in the peaceful surrounds of Lion Sands, with only birdsong for company.

  • Robben Island: Enjoy a visit to the Amy Foundation, a non-profit organisation. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience witness how the lives of vulnerable young people are being transformed through a variety of empowering programmes. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.

  • Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
  • In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
  • Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
  • Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
  • On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
  • Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
  • For 2026 departures, transfers are included on the first and final day of your journey, as well as for any additional accommodation booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternative hotels within the same arrival or departure city may also be arranged upon request. From 2027 onwards, transfers will be included when your flights are reserved through Luxury Gold.

  • Cape Town: Begin your journey with a warm welcome dinner, where local flavours are thoughtfully prepared using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Share stories over regional cuisine in an inviting setting that encourages connection and conversation — a relaxed yet elegant start to your time together.
  • Kalk Bay: Take a seat at the elegant Harbour House in Kalk Bay for a sumptuous lunch with wine, accompanied by endless views of False Bay and the Hottentots Mountain Range rising in the distance. Dine on freshly caught fish prepared with flair.
  • Camps Bay: An opulent culinary journey awaits this evening at the award-winning fine-dining Salsify Restaurant - a meal unlike any other.
  • Boschendal Wine Estate: Savour a delicious Farm-to-Table meal at the award-winning Werf Restaurant, renowned for its sustainability. Chef Allistaire Lawrence presents a menu guided by the seasons with local and ethically sourced produce brought to the fore in each dish.
  • Kruger National Park: Dine under the twinkling stars of the Kruger sky as Lion Sands' expert chefs prepare a sumptuous Celebration Dinner. Toast with fine local wines to your adventures in the unspoilt wilderness as you taste mouthwatering modern dishes based on traditional recipes.
  • Dining Summary: 5 Dinners (D), 8 Breakfasts (B), 6 Lunches (L)

  • Kruger National Park: Situated in the Sabi Sands, which boasts one of the planet's highest concentrations of animal species, the Lion Sands Lodges offer exquisite luxury suites with private decks and plunge pools, and an open-air lounge and dining area, overlooking the Sabie River.

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

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Luxury Gold
 (57) Reviews
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