Im a single lady traveling from india. So i jus wanted to know if its possible from extra hotel booking to be arranged fr the aug 6th at johanesberg and for aug 22,23 at capetown

Our Classic SA tour operates subject to minimum 2 persons travelling. Currently we do not have any other guests booked on the 7 Aug 2022 departure as yet. We will gladly be able to assist with quotation for additional pre and post nights accommodation at the properties in johannesburg & Cape Town should you require this.

I am travelling alone - would that be a problem? (male, 65 years old)

At the moment we do not have other clients booked on the tour. Therefore we will have to charge 2 x per person sharing.

What do we do if we don't go on certain own account trip?

At the moment we do not have other guests booked on the tour date. If you wish to travel we will have to charge 2 x per person sharing Rate. We do have other clients booked on the 2 October 2022. Tour is subject to availability at the time of the booking.

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South African Surprise

15 days

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From Johannesburg to Cape Town

3.8 (5 reviews)

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This tour gave an excellent chance to see and experience the top sites of South Africa. The hotels were superb.
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Operator: Cullinan Guided Journeys
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 40
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Start point
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (Protea hotel OR Tambo Airport Hotel)
Accommodation
(Protea Hotel OR Tambo or similar )
Day 2
Johannesburg to Mpumalanga
Johannesburg to Mpumalanga
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
(Anew Hotel Hazyview)
Included Activities
- Visit Blyde River Canyon and Three Rondavels
- Visit God's Window viewpoint
- Visit Bourke's Luck Potholes
- Panorama Route scenic drive
Landmarks
Blyde River Canyon
Three Rondavels
God's Window
Bourke's Luck Potholes
Day 3
Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga
Meals
Breakfast (Packed Breakfast)
Accommodation
(Anew Hotel Hazyview or similar )
Included Activities
- Kruger National Park closed vehicle game drive
Optional Activities
- Kruger National Park open vehicle game safari (optional, for own account)
- Full Day Kruger National Park open vehicle safari with KNP Anti Poaching Dog Unit presentation (TRAVEL WITH A PURPOSE Activity, optional, for own account)
Landmarks
Kruger National Park
Day 4
Mpumalanga to eSwatini (Swaziland)
Mpumalanga to eSwatini (Swaziland)
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
(Pigs Peak Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Interactive cultural experience in eSwatini
Landmarks
eSwatini (Swaziland)
Day 5
eSwatini to St Lucia & Surrounds
eSwatini to St Lucia & Surrounds
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
(Anew Hotel Hluhluwe or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Ngwenya Glass craft center
- Visit The Swazi Candles Centre
Landmarks
Ngwenya Glass
The Swazi Candles Centre
Day 6
St Lucia & Surrounds to Durban
St Lucia & Surrounds to Durban
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
(Protea Hotel Unhlanga Ridge or similar )
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Durban including Golden Mile
- The Point Waterfront visit
- Durban Botanic Gardens visit
Optional Activities
- Morning Hluhluwe open vehicle game safari (optional, for own account)
Landmarks
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
Golden Mile
The Point Waterfront
Durban Botanic Gardens
Day 7
Durban to Drakensberg
Durban to Drakensberg
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Sumptuous dinner at hotel)
Accommodation
(Drakensberg gardens Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Howick Falls
Optional Activities
- Umhlanga Beach stroll along Promenade Mile (optional)
- Fishing (optional, for own account)
- Hiking (optional, for own account)
- Horse riding (optional, for own account)
Landmarks
Howick Falls
Southern Midlands Meander Route
Umhlanga Beach
Day 8
Drakensberg
Drakensberg
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
(Drakensberg gardens Hotel or similar )
Optional Activities
- Full day Sani Pass 4x4 Adventure into Kingdom of Lesotho
Day 9
Drakensberg to Eastern Cape Coast
Drakensberg to Eastern Cape Coast
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with local delicacies)
Accommodation
(Crawfords Beach Lodge or similar )
Included Activities
- Pass Nelson Mandela's birthplace and house
Optional Activities
- Lunch stop in Mthata area (for own account)
Landmarks
Nelson Mandela's birthplace
Day 10
Eastern Cape Coast to Tsitsikamma
Eastern Cape Coast to Tsitsikamma
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
(Tsitsikamma Village Inn or similar )
Landmarks
Tsitsikamma Forest
Day 11
Tsitsikamma to Knysna
Tsitsikamma to Knysna
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel's trendy restaurant)
Accommodation
(The Rex Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Tsitsikamma Forest visit and scenic walks
- Storms River Mouth walk
Landmarks
Tsitsikamma Forest
Storms River Mouth
Day 12
Knysna to Oudtshoorn
Knysna to Oudtshoorn
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
(Protea Hotel Riempie Estate or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit working ostrich farm
- Cango Caves visit and dripstone formation walk
Landmarks
Outeniqua Pass
Cango Caves
Day 13
Oudtshoorn to Cape Town
Oudtshoorn to Cape Town
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
(Anew Hotel Green Point or similar )
Included Activities
- Wine tasting stop in Calitzdorp
Landmarks
Route 62
Little Karoo
Calitzdorp
Huguenot Tunnel
Worcester
Day 14
Cape Town
Cape Town
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
(Anew Hotel Green Point or similar )
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Table Mountain and Kirstenbosch Gardens
- Sightseeing tour of Cape Peninsula and Constantia Winelands
- Robben Island and Cape Town's Anti-Apartheid Struggle tour
- Half day morning Table Mountain & Kirstenbosch Gardens
- Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula & Constantia Winelands
- African Dinner & Drumming
- Marine Big 5 Marine Safari Experience (TRAVEL WITH A PURPOSE Activity)
Landmarks
Table Mountain
Kirstenbosch Gardens
Cape Peninsula
Constantia Winelands
Robben Island
Day 15
Cape Town
Cape Town
End point
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (Anew Hotel Green Point )
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Blyde River Canyon
Three Rondavels
God's Window
Bourke's Luck Potholes

Landmarks
Kruger National Park

Landmarks
eSwatini (Swaziland)

Landmarks
Ngwenya Glass
The Swazi Candles Centre

Landmarks
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
Golden Mile
The Point Waterfront
Durban Botanic Gardens

Landmarks
Howick Falls
Southern Midlands Meander Route
Umhlanga Beach

Landmarks
Nelson Mandela's birthplace

Landmarks
Tsitsikamma Forest

Landmarks
Tsitsikamma Forest
Storms River Mouth

Landmarks
Outeniqua Pass
Cango Caves

Landmarks
Route 62
Little Karoo
Calitzdorp
Huguenot Tunnel
Worcester

Landmarks
Table Mountain
Kirstenbosch Gardens
Cape Peninsula
Constantia Winelands
Robben Island

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Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Protea Hotel OR Tambo or similar
day 1
Anew Hotel Hazyview
day 2
Anew Hotel Hazyview or similar
day 3
Pigs Peak Hotel or similar
day 4
Anew Hotel Hluhluwe or similar
day 5
Protea Hotel Unhlanga Ridge or similar
day 6
Drakensberg gardens Hotel or similar
Days 7, 8
Crawfords Beach Lodge or similar
day 9
Tsitsikamma Village Inn or similar
day 10
The Rex Hotel or similar
day 11
Protea Hotel Riempie Estate or similar
day 12
Anew Hotel Green Point or similar
Days 13, 14

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Cullinan Guided Journeys

Rating: 4.5 (17 reviews)
Response time: 3 hours
Response rate: 67%
Cancellation policy

Traveler Reviews

3.8

Overall rating based on 5 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
4.5
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.8
Food
4.5
Tour Operator
4.5

Wendy1.0•June 2026
Do NOT book South Africa Surprise. So disappointed in Cullinan Tours. The van was old and dreadfully uncomfortable...
Do NOT book South Africa Surprise. So disappointed in Cullinan Tours. The van was old and dreadfully uncomfortable with small, obstructed windows. The guide who drove as well was disorganised, totally inefficient and a dangerous driver (mobile use, tailgating etc). The accommodation was very poor although the meals included were good. Please don't make the same mistake we did - book your tour with another company!!Show more
Traveled in June 2026
Reply from: Cullinan Guided Journeys
Thank you for reviewing your recent tour. We are terribly sorry that this value group tour was perhaps not the right fit for your expectations. To maintain value for money, hotels included on this tour are basic 3-star accommodation, with fewer included features in the tour itinerary and longer driving distances through rural areas with motorway lunch stops to avoid the additional cost of internal flights. The vehicle used on this tour is a 2023 model, hence 3 years old. We however appreciate that you’ve taken the time to share your feedback with us.
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michael4.0•May 2024
We enjoyed he tour. The guide, Wayne, was excellent and the organisation impeccable. We would have enjoyed more...
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Traveled in May 2024
Kathryn5.0•March 2020
This tour gave an excellent chance to see and experience the top sites of South Africa. It entails a lot of driving,...
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Traveled in March 2020
Adam4.0•November 2019
This was my first bus tour so I was bit surprised by how much time we spent travelling on the bus. Nearly every...
This was my first bus tour so I was bit surprised by how much time we spent travelling on the bus. Nearly every morning we were on the bus by 8am or earlier and did not arrive at most of our destinations until 4pm . I saw a lot of South Africa which was great as there is a lot to see and overall we travelled approximately 4,300 kilometres. The optional excursions of Kruger and Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park are a must as you will see very little if you go in the bus. The tour company issues a travel journal / booklet with some help hits and advice. The one disappointing issue for the group was the tipping section of the booklet. It said 'Guides travelling with the group expect about R100 to R150 per person per day'. Firstly the word 'expect' should be changed to 'generally appreciate' or something similar. Secondly this tip is high when we asked around (usually R50 per day) and can be a lot if a family is travelling. Finally the group decided to do a collective tip so no one felt under pressure to pay the higher amount and the guide was not happy we were doing it that way. He wanted everyone to give it to him individually.Show more
Traveled in October 2019
Reply from: Cullinan Guided Journeys
Good Day, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We are looking into each of your suggestions and the best way of introducing it into the tour.
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Muhammad5.0•November 2019
Very interesting tour
Traveled in October 2019

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Im a single lady traveling from india. So i jus wanted to know if its possible from extra hotel booking to be arranged fr the aug 6th at johanesberg and for aug 22,23 at capetown
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- Cullinan Guided JourneysOperator•Written June 2022
  Our Classic SA tour operates subject to minimum 2 persons travelling. Currently we do not have any other guests booked on the 7 Aug 2022 departure as yet. We will gladly be able to assist with quotation for additional pre and post nights accommodation at the properties in johannesburg & Cape Town should you require this.
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Rose
Asked on May 19th, 2022
I am travelling alone - would that be a problem? (male, 65 years old)
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- Cullinan Guided JourneysOperator•Written May 2022
  At the moment we do not have other clients booked on the tour. Therefore we will have to charge 2 x per person sharing.
K
Keith
Asked on April 3rd, 2022
What do we do if we don't go on certain own account trip?
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- Cullinan Guided JourneysOperator•Written April 2022
  At the moment we do not have other guests booked on the tour date. If you wish to travel we will have to charge 2 x per person sharing Rate. We do have other clients booked on the 2 October 2022. Tour is subject to availability at the time of the booking.

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