A Taste of South Africa
Scenic and historic Cape Town then 4 game drives in the Greater Mabula Game Reserve
Also see A Taste of South Africa with Victoria Falls
| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | Group Size | 16 travelers max | |
| Themes | Active, Bucket List, Nature & Wildlife | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This moderately-paced, locally hosted tour package to South Africa includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
| Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. | ||
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We’ve spent over 35 years creating tours to some of the world’s most incredible destinations, and we can confidently say that South Africa has always stood out as exceptional. Few places offer such an alluring variety of gorgeous scenery, historical relevance, modern cities, and world-class wildlife viewing. You’ll start your Taste of South Africa small group tour with four nights in Cape Town. Experience the city’s vibrant neighborhoods and storied past during a panoramic city tour, including a trip to the top of Table Mountain. Your ticket is pre-purchased, so you won’t spend hours waiting in line to buy one. Enjoy some free time on your own to explore the city, or join an optional excursion to Cape Point & Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens or the Cape Winelands & Robben Island. Then head north for four game drives in the Greater Mabula Game Reserve. Safari Plains boasts a one hundred and twenty square kilometers, Big Five, private game reserve. Because Safari Plains is private, there will be less safari vehicles and no public cars or coaches to compete with when tracking the Big 5 with your Ranger and open aired vehicle.
Want even more? See our A Taste of South Africa with Victoria Falls.
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round-trip flights from New York (JFK) via South Africa Airways wide-bodied jet service, including taxes & fees
- Flights, ground transportation and transfers within South Africa
- 6 night accommodations in first class hotel and game lodge
- 11 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners
- Professional English-speaking guide and game rangers
- Sightseeing in Cape Town and 4 game drives at the Greater Mabula Game Reserve
Optional add-ons
- Exciting excursions in and around Cape Town
Why you'll love it
- Explore the townships of Langa, Bonteheuwel, and Gugulethu where you will meet with locals and try a variety of delicious cuisine.
- Ascend to the top of Table Mountain via cable car (weather permitting) for the view of a lifetime.
- Spend two days exploring Cape Town independently or enjoy optional excursions to Cape Point, Robben Island and more.
- Enjoy 4 amazing game drives at a game reserve, home to five ecosystems, the “Big 5”, and a wide variety of birds, fauna and flora.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 Cape Town
- 3 Cape Town
- 4 Cape Town
- Optional Excursion: Cape Point & Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- 5 Cape Town
- Optional Excursion: Cape Winelands & Robben Island
- 6 Cape Town & Greater Mabula Game Reserve
- 7 Greater Mabula Game Reserve
- 8 Greater Mabula Game Reserve & Johannesburg
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Day 1 Depart USA
- Depart New York on your overnight flight for Cape Town via Johannesburg
Day 2 Cape Town
- Arrive in Cape Town, meet your guide, and transfer to your hotel
- Remainder of day at leisure
Day 3 Cape Town
- Morning township tour
- Enjoy a traditional Cape Malay lunch
- Afternoon panoramic city tour of the scenic and historic highlights
- Weather permitting, cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain
Radisson RED Cape TownBreakfast & lunch
Day 4 Cape Town
- Day at leisure to explore Cape Town, or participate in an exciting optional tour of Cape Point
Radisson RED Cape TownBreakfast
Day 5 Cape Town
- Last day to explore Cape Town at leisure, or join an optional excursion to Cape Town's famous wine region and Robben Island
Radisson RED Cape TownBreakfast
Day 6 Cape Town & Greater Mabula Game Reserve
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg
- Transfer to the Greater Mabula Game Reserve
- Late afternoon head out for your first game drive
- Check in at hotel after game drive and enjoy dinner at the lodge
Breakfast & dinner
Day 7 Greater Mabula Game Reserve
- Early wake-up call and second game drive
- Return to lodge for breakfast and balance of day at leisure or optional excursions such as horseback riding, bush walks, or helicopter flights (available locally for extra cost)
- Later this afternoon set out on your third game drive
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 8 Greater Mabula Game Reserve & Johannesburg
- Early wake-up call and fourth and final game drive
- Return to lodge for breakfast and some time to relax
- Late morning transfer to the Johannesburg Airport OR Tambo International Airport for overnight flight back to the USA
- Your amazing adventures come to an end as you arrive in the USA tomorrow morning
Breakfast & lunch
Hotel
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Travel visas are required for this package. Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
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