do you see the Penguin during the tour to Cape Town? And I plan to go on April is it a good month to visit

You will have the opportunity to see the penguins during the tour if you choose to join the optional Cape Peninsula Tour – Full Day. This excursion travels along the spectacular Chapman's Peak Drive, includes time at the Cape of Good Hope section of Table Mountain National Park, and visits Simon's Town and the penguin colony at Boulders Beach, where you can see the famous African penguins in their natural habitat. Regarding your travel plans, April is an excellent time to visit South Africa. The weather is generally mild and pleasant, making it ideal for sightseeing in Cape Town and for wildlife viewing elsewhere on the tour. It is also typically less crowded than the peak summer season, allowing for a more relaxed travel experience.

can we choose to have 2 beds in the room (twin)?

Yes! You can request two twin beds. Once you book, we would be able to do so.

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Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Meals
Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (The Maslow)
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
Day 3
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Sabi River Sun Resort)
Included Activities
- Small Group safari in Kruger National Park with Local Specialist
Landmarks
Kruger National Park
Day 4
Kruger National Park to Mbabane
Kruger National Park to Mbabane
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Mbabane)
Included Activities
- Visit Swazi Chief's village with community meeting and cultural experience
- Taste local pap and stew
- Hands-on drumming class with villagers
Day 5
Mbabane to Hluhluwe
Mbabane 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
Day 6
Hluhluwe to Durban
Hluhluwe to Durban
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Curry buffet at Oyster Box Hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga)
Optional Activities
- Cruise on Lake St. Lucia past reed beds and mangroves looking for hippos, crocodiles and birdlife
Landmarks
Lake St. Lucia
Day 7
Durban to Drakensberg Mountains
Durban to Drakensberg Mountains
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Premier Resort Sani Pass)
Included Activities
- Visit Nelson Mandela Capture Site with sculpture and visitor centre
Landmarks
Nelson Mandela Capture Site
Day 8
Drakensberg Mountains
Drakensberg Mountains
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Premier Resort Sani Pass)
Optional Activities
- 4x4 Sani Pass adventure climbing to 2,874 m (9,429 ft) into Lesotho with stops at Africa's highest pub and lunch
Landmarks
Drakensberg Mountains
Sani Pass
Day 9
Drakensberg Mountains to Chintsa
Drakensberg Mountains to Chintsa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Crawfords Beach Lodge)
Included Activities
- Discover Nelson Mandela's legacy in Qunu
Landmarks
Qunu
Day 10
Chintsa to Gqeberha
Chintsa to Gqeberha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Boardwalk)
Landmarks
Gqeberha
Day 11
Gqeberha to Knysna
Gqeberha to Knysna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Be My Guest (Traditional Xhosa meal with host Ella)
Accommodation
Hotel (Knysna Hollow Country Estate)
Included Activities
- Walk beneath Tsitsikamma's ancient Yellowwood trees
- View Storms River Mouth gorge
- Be My Guest experience with host Ella including traditional Xhosa meal and cultural insights (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)
Landmarks
Tsitsikamma National Park
Storms River Mouth
Knysna Heads
Day 12
Knysna
Knysna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Knysna Hollow Country Estate)
Optional Activities
- Featherbed Nature Reserve excursion with drive through reserve to the top of the lagoon's Western Head
Landmarks
Knysna Quays
Featherbed Nature Reserve
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
Day 14
Cape Town
Cape Town
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Cape Malay specialty dishes)
Accommodation
Hotel (Southern Sun The Cullinan)
Optional Activities
- Scenic Cape Peninsula tour
- Cape Winelands wine tasting experience
- Robben Island visit
Landmarks
Cape Peninsula
Cape Winelands
Robben Island
Day 15
Cape Town to Victoria Falls
Cape Town to Victoria Falls
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Victoria Falls Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Zambezi River cruise past crocodiles and hippos
Landmarks
Zambezi River
Day 16
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Victoria Falls Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Victoria Falls with Local Specialist
Optional Activities
- Boma dinner with interactive drum show
Landmarks
Victoria Falls
Day 17
Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park
Victoria Falls to Chobe National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Chobe Safari Lodge on the banks of the Chobe River), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Victoria Falls Safari Lodge)
Included Activities
- Chobe River cruise viewing elephants and buffalo
- Lunch at Chobe Safari Lodge
Landmarks
Chobe National Park
Chobe River
Day 18
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Victoria Falls

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

Landmarks
Kruger National Park

Landmarks
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi National Park

Landmarks
Lake St. Lucia

Landmarks
Nelson Mandela Capture Site

Landmarks
Drakensberg Mountains
Sani Pass

Landmarks
Qunu

Landmarks
Gqeberha

Landmarks
Tsitsikamma National Park
Storms River Mouth
Knysna Heads

Landmarks
Knysna Quays
Featherbed Nature Reserve

Landmarks
Table Mountain

Landmarks
Cape Peninsula
Cape Winelands
Robben Island

Landmarks
Zambezi River

Landmarks
Victoria Falls

Landmarks
Chobe National Park
Chobe River

Landmarks
Victoria Falls

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The Maslow
Hotel
day 1
Sabi River Sun Resort
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Hilton Garden Inn Mbabane
Hotel
day 4
Anew
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day 5
Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga
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day 6
Premier Resort Sani Pass
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Days 7, 8
Crawfords Beach Lodge
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day 9
Boardwalk
Hotel
day 10
Knysna Hollow Country Estate
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Days 11, 12
Southern Sun The Cullinan
Hotel
Days 13, 14
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
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Days 15, 16, 17

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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...
Our “Best of South Africa” 15-day tour was by far the most outstanding vacation I have ever taken. We felt safe and comfortable the whole time, and saw so many different and unique things. We enjoyed the food and the other guests and especially our knowledgeable guide.Show more
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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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Richard4.0•February 2026
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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 July 23rd, 2026
do you see the Penguin during the tour to Cape Town? And I plan to go on April is it a good month to visit
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written July 2026
  You will have the opportunity to see the penguins during the tour if you choose to join the optional Cape Peninsula Tour – Full Day. This excursion travels along the spectacular Chapman's Peak Drive, includes time at the Cape of Good Hope section of Table Mountain National Park, and visits Simon's Town and the penguin colony at Boulders Beach, where you can see the famous African penguins in their natural habitat.
  
  Regarding your travel plans, April is an excellent time to visit South Africa. The weather is generally mild and pleasant, making it ideal for sightseeing in Cape Town and for wildlife viewing elsewhere on the tour. It is also typically less crowded than the peak summer season, allowing for a more relaxed travel experience.
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Chris
Asked on August 31st, 2023
can we choose to have 2 beds in the room (twin)?
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- TrafalgarOperator•Written September 2023
  Yes! You can request two twin beds. Once you book, we would be able to do so.

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