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Essence of South Africa Private Tour

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From Cape Town to Johannesburg
4.8 (19 reviews)

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Plan your adventure:
Safari
Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cape Town

    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 5* ( 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
  3. Day 2

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* ( 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
  4. Day 3

    Cape Town

    Cape Town
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* ( 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
  5. Day 4

    Stellenbosch

    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
  6. Day 5

    Cape Town to Hoedspruit to Kruger National Park

    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
  7. Day 6

    Kruger National Park

    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
  8. Day 7

    Kruger National Park to Johannesburg

    Kruger National Park to Johannesburg
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, Autograph Collection)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at Kapama Lodge

    Optional Activities

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

    Johannesburg

    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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