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Essence of South Africa Private Tour

8 days
From Cape Town to Johannesburg
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town

    Start point
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (Upon your arrival, your private driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hote, 00:00 - 00:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore V&A Waterfront
    • Visit Table Mountain viewpoints
    • Wine tasting in Cape Town region
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    V&A Waterfront
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  2. Day 2

    Cape Town

    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour through Cape Town's historical districts and neighborhoods
    • Table Mountain Cable Car ride with panoramic views
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    Devil's Peak
    Lion's Head
    Signal Hill
  3. Day 3

    Cape Town

    Accommodation
    Hotel ( Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town)

    Included Activities

    • Chapman's Peak Drive scenic route
    • Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve walk
    • Cape Point visit
    • African Penguins viewing at Boulders Beach
    • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
    Landmarks
    Chapman's Peak Drive
    Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
    Cape Point
    Boulders Beach
    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
  4. Day 4

    Stellenbosch

    Accommodation
    Lodge (Banhoek Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic drive through Stellenbosch with historic Cape Dutch architecture
    • Waterford Estate Wine Drive Safari with wine tastings and handcrafted platter
    • Wine & Chocolate Experience at Waterford Estate
    • Delaire Graff Wine Lounge wine and cheese tasting
    • Delaire Graff garden exploration
    Landmarks
    Waterford Estate
    Delaire Graff Wine Lounge
    Stellenbosch Valley
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  5. Day 5

    Cape Town to Hoedspruit to Kruger National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Moditlo River Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at Kapama Lodge
    • Lunch at Kapama Lodge
    • Dinner at Kapama Lodge
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
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  6. Day 6

    Kruger National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Moditlo River Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning safari with expert guide
    • Sunset safari
    • Breakfast at Kapama Lodge
    • Lunch at Kapama Lodge
    • Dinner at Kapama Lodge
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
  7. Day 7

    Kruger National Park to Johannesburg

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at Kapama Lodge

    Optional Activities

    • Lesedi Cultural Village Tour
    Landmarks
    Lesedi Cultural Village
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  8. Day 8

    Johannesburg

    End point
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport. , 00:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for South Africa. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 4th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 4th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Firebird Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Firebird Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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