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11-Day South Africa Tour From Johannesburg

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Culture, Wildlife

  • Duration

    11 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, German, Mandarin

Description

Embark on a captivating 11-day journey through South Africa, starting in Johannesburg and venturing to Kimberley. Explore the Big Hole and savour cultural cuisine in Galeshewe Township. Witness the flamboyance of flamingos at Flamingo Dam, take a quad ride at Mattanu Private Game Reserve, and encounter lions at Karoo National Park. In Oudtshoorn, visit an ostrich farm and Cango Wildlife Ranch. Continue through wine country to Cape Town, exploring iconic landmarks like Table Mountain, Robben Island, and Victoria & Albert Waterfront. Conclude the adventure with a Soweto tour, Hector Pieterson Museum, and shopping in Sandton.

Highlights
  • Explore Kimberley's Big Hole, a hand-dug excavation dating back to 1867
  • Experience an evening game drive at Mattanu Private Game Reserve
  • Discover cultural cuisine in Galeshewe Township
  • Witness a flamboyance of flamingos at Flamingo Dam
  • Quad ride through Mattanu Private Game Reserve
  • Embark on a guided morning drive at Karoo National Park
  • Journey to Oudtshoorn and visit an ostrich farm
  • Visit Cango Caves and explore Swellendam's historical architecture
  • Experience Seal Island and Simons Town's Penguin Colony
  • Explore Bok-Kaap Museum and the Castle of Good Hope
  • Day 1: Johannesburg - Kimberley expand_more
    • 0800 - Depart from Johannesburg to Kimberly for some 5 hr 44 min (546,2 km) via N12. Lunch along the way.
    • 1500 - Depart for about 46 min (52,0 km) via R31 to Mattanu Private Game Reserve.
    • 1530 - Check in at Mattanu Private Game Reserve at the Safari Tented Accommodation.
    • 1700 - Depart for an afternoon game drive, which includes a sundowner stop with drinks and snacks as well as a Bush Dinner in the Boma - Private Bush Dinner in the camelthorn tree Boma. Return to the Lodge and overnight stay.
  • Day 2: Kimberley expand_more
    • 0800 - After breakfast, depart for Kimberly, The Big Hole, the largest hand-dug excavation in the world, dating back to the discovery of diamonds in 1867.
    • 1100 depart for McGregor Museum. The Museum traces the history of the region, including the South African War. Shopping around town.
    • 1300 lunch at in Galeshewe Township - Cultural Cuisine
    • 1400 depart to the Flamingo Dam to view a flamboyant Flamingos
    • 1600 depart to Mattanu Private Game Reserve.
    • Depart for afternoon quad rides take place at 1800-1930 and include a sundowner stop with drinks and snacks as well as a 3-course dinner at the lodge.
  • Day 3: Kimberly to Beaufort West expand_more
    • At 0700, have breakfast, and depart Diamond City-Kimberly for Beaufort West, which takes about 5hr 46 min (539.7 km) via N12.
    • Lunch in Beaufort West and shopping
    • Depart for about 7 min (5.1 km) via N1/N12.
    • 1600 - Check in at Karoo National Park, relax, have supper and depart for a night drive in search of lions for three hours. Night Drive (1½ hours).
  • Day 4: Beaufort West To Oudtshoorn expand_more
    • 0500 - Depart for an early Morning Guided Drive (2-3 hours)
    • 0800 - Return to the lodge to freshen up and have breakfast.
    • 0900 - Depart for a Fossil Trail - This 400m long trail depicts the geology and palaeontology of the great karoo by displaying genuine fossils and petrified wood along the paved walkway, which is accessible to wheelchair users.
    • 1100 - Checkout and depart Karoo National Park to Oudtshoorn for about 1hr 59 min (182.1 km) via N12.
    • Visit an ostrich farm, Cango Wildlife Ranch, and lunch.
    • Sleepover at Oudtshoorn.
  • Day 5: Cango Caves expand_more
    • 0800 - After breakfast, visit the Cango Caves and continue our journey via George to Swellendam, a town with lots of historical buildings and known for its beauty of architecture.
    • Lunch and overnight in Swellendam.
  • Day 6: Wine Country Tour expand_more
    • 0800 - After breakfast, check out and travel through the wine country and visit a wine farm with lunch.
    • Arrive in Cape Town, settle in at a lovely Guest House and relax for the rest of the day.
  • Day 7: Houtbay - Seal Island expand_more
    • 0800 - after breakfast, depart for Houtbay (Seal Island), Simons Town (Penguin colony), the Cape Point (Cape Peninsula Reserve), and lunch.
    • 1900 - Return to the Lodge
  • Day 8: Robben Island expand_more
    • 0700 finish breakfast and visit Robben Island
    • Table Mountain with the cable car, along with lunch.
    • Return to the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay.
  • Day 9: Victoria & Albert Waterfront expand_more
    • 0700 Breakfast and depart for Bok-Kaap Museum and the Castle of Good Hope.
    • Depart for Victoria & Albert Waterfront.
    • Lunch and Shopping at Victoria & Albert Waterfront.
    • Return to the lodge, dinner and overnight.
  • Day 10: Cape Town to Johannesburg expand_more
    • 0700 Breakfast and depart to Johannesburg for about 15 hr 11 min via N1 and N1. Lunch along the way.
    • Check in at the hotel, have dinner and relax.
  • Day 11: Soweto, Hector Pieterson Museum, Apartheid Museum, and Departure expand_more
    • 0800 - Checkout after breakfast and depart for Apartheid Museum.
    • 1100 - Depart for Hector Pieterson Museum.
    • 1230 - Depart for the legendary Vilakazi Street; this street was once home to not one but TWO Nobel Peace Prize Winners – Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Tata Nelson Mandela; see Mandela House Museum, enjoy dancing and performances by locals along the street, and purchase souvenirs.
    • Lunch at one of the finest restaurants, and depart for Sandton Mandela Square for shopping around.
    • 1700 - Transfer to OR Tambo International Airport.
What's Included
  • 2-4 Star* Lodging
  • World Class South Africa tour guide
  • All entry fees
  • Ostrich farm and Cango Caves
  • Safari Game Drives
  • Township experiences
  • Transportation through the tour
  • Vehicle with driver
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Culture, Safari, Adventure/Water-based activities
What's Excluded
  • Return International Flights
  • Laundry
  • Items of personal effects
  • Shopping
  • Spa’s
  • Gambling
  • Alcohol
  • Tipping  
  • Surcharge
What to bring
  • Medication (s)
  • Binoculars
  • Cameras
  • Reading books
  • Comfortable walking shoes & Camouflaged clothes for outdoor activities
  • Daypack and water bottles
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunblock, Sunglasses & Hats etc
Know before you go
  • You are more than welcome to ask for questions or seek clarity
  • Book 14-30 Days In Advance to Avoid Inconveniences
  • Pay 14-30 Days In Advance to Avoid Inconveniences
  • Be Punctual
Meeting Point

O.R. Tambo Airport Road, O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, South Africa

Cancellation Policy

No refund in case of any cancellation.

Price Details
Adult
1 To 10 EUR 6500 Per Person
Child
1 To 10 EUR 3250 Per Person

This is a private tour
Starting From

Fromss

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USD 7199 / person