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Best of South Africa

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Johannesburg

    Johannesburg
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Maslow)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Travel Director and fellow travellers
  2. Day 2

    Johannesburg to Kruger National Park Area

    Johannesburg to Kruger National Park Area
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sabi River Sun Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Blyde River Canyon
    • Visit God's Window
    • Visit Bourke's Luck Potholes
    Landmarks
    Blyde River Canyon
    God's Window
    Bourke's Luck Potholes
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  3. Day 3

    Kruger National Park

    Kruger National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sabi River Sun Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Safari in Kruger National Park with Local Specialist
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
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  4. Day 4

    Kruger National Park Area to Eswatini

    Kruger National Park Area to Eswatini
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Royal Swazi Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Swazi Chief's village
    • Taste local pap and stew
    • Drumming class with villagers
    Landmarks
    Swazi Chief's Village
  5. Day 5

    Eswatini to Hluhluwe

    Eswatini to Hluhluwe
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (South African braai (weather dependent))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Anew)

    Optional Activities

    • 4x4 game drive in Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park
    Landmarks
    Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park
  6. Day 6

    Hluhluwe to Durban (Umhlanga Rocks)

    Hluhluwe to Durban (Umhlanga Rocks)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious curry buffet at The Oyster Box Hotel), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (The Oyster Box)

    Included Activities

    • Curry buffet at The Oyster Box Hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Morning cruise on Lake St. Lucia with hippos, crocodiles and birdlife viewing
    • Explore the town of St. Lucia
    Landmarks
    Lake St. Lucia
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  7. Day 7

    Durban to Drakensberg Mountains

    Durban to Drakensberg Mountains
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Premier Resort Sani Pass)
    Landmarks
    Valley of 1000 Hills
    Drakensberg Mountains
    Sani Pass
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  8. Day 8

    Drakensberg Mountains

    Drakensberg Mountains
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    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Premier Resort Sani Pass)

    Optional Activities

    • 4x4 Sani Pass adventure to 2,874m (9,429 ft) with crossing into Lesotho, visit to Africa's highest pub, and lunch at a local spot
    Landmarks
    Sani Pass
    Drakensberg Mountains
  9. Day 9

    Drakensberg Mountains to Eastern Cape Beaches (Chintsa)

    Drakensberg Mountains to Eastern Cape Beaches (Chintsa)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Crawfords Beach Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nelson Mandela's birthplace in Xunu
    Landmarks
    Nelson Mandela Birthplace
    Chintsa Beach
  10. Day 10

    Chintsa to Gqeberha

    Chintsa to Gqeberha
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Boardwalk)
    Landmarks
    Gqeberha
  11. Day 11

    Gqeberha to Knysna

    Gqeberha to Knysna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Be My Guest (Traditional Xhosa meal hosted by Ella in Knysna, including insights into Xhosa culture, traditional dress, language and songs)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Knysna Hollow Country Estate)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Tsitsikamma National Park beneath ancient Yellowwoods
    • Visit Storms River Mouth
    • Be My Guest experience in Knysna with traditional Xhosa meal hosted by Ella
    Landmarks
    Tsitsikamma National Park
    Storms River Mouth
    Knysna Heads
  12. Day 12

    Knysna

    Knysna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Knysna Hollow Country Estate)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Featherbed Nature Reserve including drive through the reserve to the top of the lagoon's Western Head
    Landmarks
    Knysna Quays
    Featherbed Nature Reserve
    Knysna Heads
  13. Day 13

    Knysna to Cape Town

    Knysna to Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Southern Sun The Cullinan)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Table Mountain by cable car (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
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  14. Day 14

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Cape Malay speciality dishes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Southern Sun The Cullinan)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner with travelling companions featuring Cape Malay speciality dishes

    Optional Activities

    • Tour of Cape Peninsula
    • Wine tasting in the Cape Winelands
    • Visit Robben Island
    Landmarks
    Cape Peninsula
    Cape Winelands
    Robben Island
  15. Day 15

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

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  • The Maslow

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Sabi River Sun Resort

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

  • Royal Swazi Spa

    Hotel
    day 4

  • Anew

    Hotel
    day 5

  • The Oyster Box

    Hotel
    day 6

  • Premier Resort Sani Pass

    Hotel
    Days 7, 8

  • Crawfords Beach Lodge

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    day 9

  • Boardwalk

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    day 10

  • Knysna Hollow Country Estate

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  • Southern Sun The Cullinan

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    Days 13, 14

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Traveler Moments

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  • Young baboon sitting against a concrete verge while clinging to its mother.
  • Mud-spattered hyena pup standing on wet asphalt beside tall roadside grass.
  • Vibrant troupe of women in colorful traditional attire performing an energetic dance with shields and sticks.
  • Three zebras, including a foal, standing close together near a muddy watering area.
  • Massive rhinoceros drinking from a muddy waterhole surrounded by greenery.
  • Hippo grazing on the riverbank beside shallow water and tall reeds.
  • Female baboon walking along a paved road with an infant clinging underneath.
  • Close-up of a resting lioness surrounded by tall green vegetation.
  • Large elephant grazing in lush green grass during a light shower on safari.
  • Neat hotel room with a king bed, mosquito net canopy and a smiling guest standing beside the bed.
  • Open-air terrace café with red-and-white décor where a small monkey perches on a breakfast table beside seated diners.
  • Woman relaxing on a balcony with drink in hand overlooking waves crashing on a sandy beach.
  • Tall giraffe browsing leafy bushes under an overcast sky.
  • Baboon perched in a leafy tree eating fruit in the wild.
  • Freshwater turtle basking on a rock at the edge of muddy water.
  • Selfie of a man wearing a safari hat in an open vehicle with savanna backdrop.
  • Bright yellow songbird perched among tall reeds.
  • Smiling couple posing on a curving seaside pier with the Indian Ocean in the background.
  • Close-up of a hippo partially submerged in muddy river water.
  • Large African elephant in lush green bushveld staring toward the camera.

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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Richard5.0•February 2026
    Our “Best of South Africa” 15-day tour was by far the most outstanding vacation I have ever taken. We felt safe and...
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    • Best of South Africa customer review video
    • Hippo grazing on the riverbank beside shallow water and tall reeds.
    • Female baboon walking along a paved road with an infant clinging underneath.
    • Three zebras, including a foal, standing close together near a muddy watering area.
    • Young baboon sitting against a concrete verge while clinging to its mother.
    • Baboon perched in a leafy tree eating fruit in the wild.
    • Best of South Africa customer review video
    • Mud-spattered hyena pup standing on wet asphalt beside tall roadside grass.
    • Smiling couple posing on a curving seaside pier with the Indian Ocean in the background.
    • Bright yellow songbird perched among tall reeds.
    • Selfie of a man wearing a safari hat in an open vehicle with savanna backdrop.
    • Vibrant troupe of women in colorful traditional attire performing an energetic dance with shields and sticks.
    • Woman relaxing on a balcony with drink in hand overlooking waves crashing on a sandy beach.
    • Large African elephant in lush green bushveld staring toward the camera.
    • Open-air terrace café with red-and-white décor where a small monkey perches on a breakfast table beside seated diners.
    • Best of South Africa customer review video
    • Massive rhinoceros drinking from a muddy waterhole surrounded by greenery.
    • Neat hotel room with a king bed, mosquito net canopy and a smiling guest standing beside the bed.
    • Close-up of a hippo partially submerged in muddy river water.
    • Large elephant grazing in lush green grass during a light shower on safari.
    • Tall giraffe browsing leafy bushes under an overcast sky.
    • Freshwater turtle basking on a rock at the edge of muddy water.
    • Close-up of a resting lioness surrounded by tall green vegetation.
    Traveled in January 2026
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you very much for travelling with Trafalgar on the Best of South Africa tour and for sharing such wonderful feedback. We are happy to hear that this was the most outstanding holiday you have ever taken. Knowing that you felt safe and comfortable throughout your journey in South Africa means a great deal to us, as your wellbeing is always our highest priority. It is lovely to read that you enjoyed the diversity of experiences, the unique sights, the food and the company of your fellow guests. Travel is made all the more special by shared moments and meaningful connections. We are especially pleased that your Travel Director’s knowledge and guidance enhanced your experience, bringing each destination to life. Thank you once again for choosing to travel with us. We hope to welcome you on another exceptional journey in the future.
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  • Richard
    Richard4.0•February 2026
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    Traveled in January 2026
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank for your being our guest and travelling with Trafalgar. We hope you will travel with us again in the future.
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    Asked on February 25th, 2026

    I have neuropathy in my feet how much walking is involved

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    • TrafalgarOperator•Written February 2026

      The tour is considered a balanced activity level itinerary. This means it involves a mix of sightseeing by coach and guided walks at cultural sites, museums, and natural attractions. Walking is generally moderate, but there are days with more activity for example, exploring Kruger National Park, Tsitsikamma National Park, and Cape Town often includes walking tours or time on uneven terrain.

      For someone with neuropathy in the feet, here are key points to keep in mind:

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      • City sightseeing: Expect walking through museums, historic neighborhoods, and markets.
      • Nature and wildlife areas: Some paths may be uneven or require standing for longer periods.
      • Group pace: Tours are guided and move at a group pace, which can sometimes feel brisk.

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      The base price for this tour is USD 5,795.00, with an additional single supplement of USD 1,030.00, resulting in a total cost of USD 6,825.00 for a single room.

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M, C, N. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, N.

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