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Sea, Safari, South Africa (Without Johannesburg (from 22 December 2025), Intra Tour Air Cape Town To Durban)

14 days
From Cape Town to Kruger National Park
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cape Town to Oudtshoorn

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Riempie Estate (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Cango Caves (Africa's largest show cave system with cavernous halls, limestone formations, cave paintings and artefacts)

    Optional Activities

    • Scenic bike ride or drive down the UNESCO Swartberg Mountain Pass
    • Karoo braai dinner on a local farm
    Landmarks
    Cango Caves
    Swartberg Mountain Pass
  2. Day 2

    Oudtshoorn to Gqeberha

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Town Lodge Port Elizabeth (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Safari coach game drive at Addo Elephant National Park (wildlife viewing of elephants, lions, buffalo and antelope)

    Optional Activities

    • Karaoke bar evening activity
    Landmarks
    Addo Elephant National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Gqeberha

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Town Lodge Port Elizabeth (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Two game drives in Eastern Cape private game reserves (Big 5 wildlife viewing)
    • Overnight stay in Gqeberha

    Optional Activities

    • Karaoke bar and nightlife activities
  4. Day 4

    Gqeberha to Knysna

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Knysna Quays (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Scenic stop at Jeffreys Bay
    • Hike to Storms River Bridge in Tsitsikamma National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Surfing lesson at Jeffreys Bay
    • Kayaking up the mouth of Storms River
    Landmarks
    Jeffreys Bay Beach
    Storms River Bridge
    Tsitsikamma National Park
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  5. Day 5

    Knysna to Plettenberg Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast overlooking the Knysna lagoon)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Knysna Quays (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast overlooking Knysna lagoon

    Optional Activities

    • Marine safari (whales, dolphins, seals)
    • Township visit in Knysna
    • Knysna lagoon cruise with sunset viewing
    • Group dinner by the water
    • Night on the town
    Landmarks
    Knysna Lagoon
    Plettenberg Bay Beach
  6. Day 6

    Knysna to Cape Town

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Hermanus), Dinner (Walkabout dinner in Cape Town)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Hermanus coastal town for lunch
    • Visit Stony Point Nature Reserve to see African penguins
    • Walkabout dinner in Cape Town
    Landmarks
    Hermanus
    Stony Point Nature Reserve
    V&A Waterfront
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Cape Town to Stellenbosch

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Helicopter ride over the seas and peaks
    • Wine farm experience with tastings
    • Lunch at local food market in Stellenbosch
    • Cooking class in Cape Town (with music, drinks, and food sampling)
    Landmarks
    Stellenbosch
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Cape Town to Durban

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner in Durban city)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (City Lodge Umhlanga (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cable car to top of Table Mountain
    • Guided city tour of Cape Town
    • Visit to V&A Waterfront

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner in Durban city
    • Night on the town in Durban
    Landmarks
    Table Mountain
    V&A Waterfront
  9. Day 9

    Durban to St Lucia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in St Lucia)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Forest Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Lunch stop in St Lucia

    Optional Activities

    • Hippo boat cruise in St Lucia
    • Local Zulu village visit (Make Travel Matter Experience)
    Landmarks
    iSimanagaliso Wetlands Park
    St Lucia
  10. Day 10

    St Lucia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Forest Lodge (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Walking safari in iSimangaliso Wetland Park (elephants, buffalo, rhinos, antelopes)
    • Marine safari (whales, sharks, dolphins)
    • Sunset game drive with traditional South African buffet dinner
    Landmarks
    iSimanagaliso Wetland Park
  11. Day 11

    St Lucia to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mlilwane Beehive Huts (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Arrival at Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve by sunrise

    Optional Activities

    • Half-day game drive at Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
    • Picnic lunch
    • Local culture experience in Eswatini (Make Travel Matter Experience)
    Landmarks
    Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
    Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary to Kruger National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at Mlilwane)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Morning safari walk at Mlilwane
    • Transfer to Kruger National Park
    • Stay at exclusive safari campsite in Lower Sabie camp

    Optional Activities

    • Guided mountain bike ride through Mlilwane wilderness
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
    Lower Sabie Main Camp
    Sabie River
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  13. Day 13

    Kruger National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional South African braai (BBQ) with local sides and desserts)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Overnight stay at Lower Sabie safari campsite

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise safari game drive
    • Shop and pool activities at camp
    • Riverside restaurant dining overlooking Sabie River
    • Sunset game drive (Big Five wildlife viewing)
    • Traditional South African braai (BBQ) dinner
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park
    Sabie River
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Kruger National Park to Johannesburg

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Final game drive exiting Kruger National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise game drive (nocturnal big cats)
    • K9 Watchdog Project presentation from Ranger
    Landmarks
    Kruger National Park

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Contiki

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Traveler Reviews

4.7
Overall rating based on 6 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.2
  • Transport
    4.4
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    3.8
  • Food
    4.4
  • 4.7

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  • M
    December 13th, 2024
    This tour showed my a side of south Africa that I would have probably never been able to experience on my own. Thanks...
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    Traveled in November 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for your great feedback and being our guest. We are so pleased to know you have enjoyed the beauty of South Africa and the Trip Manager added to your experience.
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  • O
    September 9th, 2024
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    The trip was indescribably beautiful. We were able to see a lot of the country and had a great tour guide with lots...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us. We are delighted to hear that your Trip Manager made a positive impression and that you had an exceptional journey. Your suggestions for improving the overall tour experience have been shared with our Product and Operations Departments for consideration. We will also convey your compliments to him. Thank you.
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  • A
    April 28th, 2024
    So many great activities! Mel was fun to be around and helped everyone focus on the overall experience ????
    Traveled in April 2024
  • D
    April 28th, 2024
    I had a lot of fun, I liked all the activities except the orphant Tour. It felt More Like a show- i had a bad feeling...
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    Traveled in April 2024
  • L
    April 28th, 2024
    I had a Great Time With mel in South africa
    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you for your positive feedback, We will convey your compliments to them. We look forward to your next Contiki adventure.
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  • L
    April 28th, 2024
    Mybe mire local information and recommendations
    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Contiki
    Thank you sharing your feedback and recommendations. We hope you have enjoyed your tour and hope to see you again for the next Contiki adventure.
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    Becky

    Asked on August 26th, 2025

    trip starts and ends in Cape town but itinerary seems to make out it ends in Johannesburg

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten August 2025

      Our trip will be starting in Cape Town around 07:00 and ends in Johannesburg around 16:00

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    Lindsay

    Asked on July 18th, 2025

    I noticed that the suggested age range for the trip is 18–35. I'm 39 years old and wanted to check if I would still be eligible to join. I'm reasonably fit and able to participate in physically active itineraries.

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    • ContikiOperatorWritten July 2025

      Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate. As you are outside this age range, you would not be eligible to join the trip. We have several sister brands that offer fantastic travel experiences without age restrictions: Trafalgar, Costsaver, Insight Vacations, Brendan Vacations, Luxury Gold.

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    Jason

    Asked on May 29th, 2025

    Does that mean the trip ends in Johannesburg or will there be a flight back to Cape Town as well?

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      Jason

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      While planing and thinking about this trip, I am still not sure if I understood how the trip will start. Do I see it right that after landing in Cape Town by my own I have to travel to the Meeting Point Hotel? Or will I be collected by you and be brought to the destination?

    • ContikiOperatorWritten May 2025

      Upon review, once you arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT), you will need to make your own way to the Protea Hotel in Cape Town. The Kick Start meeting is scheduled for approximately 07:00 AM on the first day. After the meeting, you will depart from the hotel with the rest of the group. Please be advised that Contiki tours have an age restriction, requiring guests to be between 18-35 years old to participate.

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      Jason

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      Do you mean the Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge?

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for South Africa.Swaziland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for South Africa.Swaziland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for South Africa.Swaziland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Africa.Swaziland. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for South Africa.Swaziland. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Swaziland. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before July 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. 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 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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