What is included in the price? e.g. entry fees, activities etc. Is there a luggage limit for this tour?

The tour price includes accommodation, guiding services, selected meals, transportation throughout the itinerary, a range of additional services, and a complimentary eSIM. Luggage limit is 1 medium sized bag (ideally soft-sided and non-wheely suitcases) per traveller at maximum of 23kg/50lbs, plus 1 piece of hand luggage per traveller.

What is the average age of this tour and the ratio of men/women?

The tour is open to participants aged 18-35, with an average age of 28 years old. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide specific information regarding the ratio of men to women on the trip.

The activity which a described per day, are they included in the price like the Cango Caves? Or do I have to pay extra for those activities, which we all doing?

Exploring the Cango Caves is included on this tour. activities that are not included in the price are called optional experiences or Add-Ons. All of the Optional Experiences will be offered to you by your Travel Director at the beginning of your trip. Our optional experiences cannot be pre-booked. Some may be subject to change, depending on the time you are traveling or local circumstances including weather and days of the week. Further information will be provided by your Travel Director. Please note optionals are sold in local currency at the destination.

Can we still book this trip for me and my daughters? They are 37 and 39 and I am 59.

Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old. You would not be eligible to join the trip. However, we have several sister brands that offer tours without age restrictions: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, and Luxury Gold.

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Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
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Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Cape Town to Oudtshoorn
Cape Town to Oudtshoorn
Accommodation
Hotel (Riempie Estate (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cango Caves (Africa's largest show cave system)
Optional Activities
- Scenic bike ride down UNESCO Swartberg Mountain Pass
- Karoo braai dinner on a local farm
Landmarks
Cango Caves
Swartberg Mountain Pass
Route 62
Day 2
Oudtshoorn to Gqeberha
Oudtshoorn to Gqeberha
Accommodation
Hotel (Town Lodge Port Elizabeth (or similar))
Included Activities
- Afternoon game drive at Addo Elephant National Park
Optional Activities
- Karaoke bar visit
Landmarks
Addo Elephant National Park
Day 3
Gqeberha
Gqeberha
Accommodation
Hotel (Town Lodge Port Elizabeth (or similar))
Included Activities
- Two game drives at Eastern Cape private game reserves
Optional Activities
- Karaoke bar visit
Landmarks
Eastern Cape Game Reserves
Day 4
Gqeberha to Knysna
Gqeberha to Knysna
Accommodation
Hotel (Knysna Quays (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike to Storms River Bridge
Optional Activities
- Surfing lesson at Jeffreys Bay
- Kayaking up Storms River mouth
Landmarks
Jeffreys Bay Beach
Storms River Bridge
Tsitsikamma National Park
Day 5
Knysna to Plettenberg Bay
Knysna to Plettenberg Bay
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast overlooking the Knysna lagoon)
Accommodation
Hotel (Knysna Quays (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Marine safari (whales, dolphins, seals)
- Township visit in Knysna
- Sunset cruise on Knysna lagoon
- Group dinner by the water
- Night on the town
Landmarks
Knysna Lagoon
Plettenberg Bay Beach
Day 6
Knysna to Cape Town
Knysna to Cape Town
Accommodation
Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Stony Point Nature Reserve and African Penguin viewing
Landmarks
Stony Point Nature Reserve
Hermanus
V&A Waterfront
Day 7
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
Cape Town to Stellenbosch
Accommodation
Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Helicopter ride over Cape Town's seas and peaks
- Wine tasting at Stellenbosch wine farms
- Exploration and shopping in Stellenbosch
- Local food market visit
- Cooking class with music and drinks in Cape Town
Landmarks
Stellenbosch
Day 8
Cape Town
Cape Town
Included Activities
- Cable car to Table Mountain
- Guided city tour of Cape Town
Landmarks
Table Mountain
V&A Waterfront
Bo-Kaap

Landmarks
Cango Caves
Swartberg Mountain Pass
Route 62

Landmarks
Addo Elephant National Park

Landmarks
Eastern Cape Game Reserves

Landmarks
Jeffreys Bay Beach
Storms River Bridge
Tsitsikamma National Park

Landmarks
Knysna Lagoon
Plettenberg Bay Beach

Landmarks
Stony Point Nature Reserve
Hermanus
V&A Waterfront

Landmarks
Stellenbosch

Landmarks
Table Mountain
V&A Waterfront
Bo-Kaap

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Riempie Estate (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
Town Lodge Port Elizabeth (or similar)
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Knysna Quays (or similar)
Hotel
Days 4, 5
Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar)
Hotel
Days 6, 7

All accommodations are subject to change

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4.7

Patty4.8•September 2026
Led by Sim
Sim always made sure everyone was good and was so funny. Loved hearing his jokes and seeing how much the community...
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Ella5.0•July 2026
Led by Sim
Sim was my Contiki trip manager for my tour through Southern Africa. He is such an intelligent, genuine and caring...
Sim was my Contiki trip manager for my tour through Southern Africa. He is such an intelligent, genuine and caring professional and anyone who is lucky enough to have Sim as their trip manager is in for a great time! Sim took the time to get to know all travellers individually, and ensured everyone felt welcome and involved. Sim was so knowledgeable about the history and culture of each place we visited and answered all of my many questions throughout the trip. He really did go above and beyond and I am so grateful for everything!Show more
Sophie5.0•July 2026
Led by Sim
Sim was an incredible tour guide, great energy and our whole trip was so well planned and organised. Would recommend...
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Don
Asked on July 22nd, 2025
What is included in the price? e.g. entry fees, activities etc. Is there a luggage limit for this tour?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written July 2025
  The tour price includes accommodation, guiding services, selected meals, transportation throughout the itinerary, a range of additional services, and a complimentary eSIM. Luggage limit is 1 medium sized bag (ideally soft-sided and non-wheely suitcases) per traveller at maximum of 23kg/50lbs, plus 1 piece of hand luggage per traveller.
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  Don
  Traveler•Written July 2025
  What would be the cost of the entry fees and the activities?
- ContikiOperator•Written July 2025
  We're unable to provide the individual cost breakdown for entry fees, as all included activities and sites already have their entry fees covered within the tour price. Optional Experiences available for booking through the Trip Manager while on tour, with costs listed in local currency.
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Nina
Asked on March 6th, 2025
What is the average age of this tour and the ratio of men/women?
Age Range
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written March 2025
  The tour is open to participants aged 18-35, with an average age of 28 years old. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide specific information regarding the ratio of men to women on the trip.
S
Stuart
Asked on January 22nd, 2025
The activity which a described per day, are they included in the price like the Cango Caves? Or do I have to pay extra for those activities, which we all doing?
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written January 2025
  Exploring the Cango Caves is included on this tour. activities that are not included in the price are called optional experiences or Add-Ons. All of the Optional Experiences will be offered to you by your Travel Director at the beginning of your trip. Our optional experiences cannot be pre-booked. Some may be subject to change, depending on the time you are traveling or local circumstances including weather and days of the week. Further information will be provided by your Travel Director. Please note optionals are sold in local currency at the destination.
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Kathy
Asked on October 21st, 2024
Can we still book this trip for me and my daughters? They are 37 and 39 and I am 59.
Age Range
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written October 2024
  Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old. You would not be eligible to join the trip. However, we have several sister brands that offer tours without age restrictions: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, and Luxury Gold.

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