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

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

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.

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.

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

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?

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Operator: Contiki
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

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)
Optional Activities
- Scenic bike ride down UNESCO Swartberg Mountain Pass
- Karoo braai dinner on a local farm
Landmarks
Cango Caves
Swartberg Mountain Pass
Day 2
Oudtshoorn to Gqeberha
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Town Lodge Port Elizabeth (or similar))
Included Activities
- Game drive at Addo Elephant National Park in coach
Optional Activities
- Karaoke bar visit
Landmarks
Addo Elephant National Park
Day 3
Gqeberha
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Town Lodge Port Elizabeth (or similar))
Included Activities
- Two game drives on Eastern Cape private game reserves
Optional Activities
- Karaoke bar visit
Landmarks
Eastern Cape Game Reserves
Day 4
Gqeberha to Knysna
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Knysna Quays (or similar))
Included Activities
- Picturesque hike to Storms River Bridge
Optional Activities
- Surfing lesson at Jeffreys Bay
- Kayaking up the mouth of Storms River
Landmarks
Jeffreys Bay Beach
Storms River Bridge
Tsitsikamma National Park
Day 5
Knysna and Plettenberg Bay
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast overlooking Knysna lagoon)
Accommodation
Hotel (Knysna Quays (or similar))
Included Activities
- Breakfast overlooking Knysna lagoon
Optional Activities
- Marine safari at Plettenberg Bay (whales, dolphins, seals)
- Township visit in Knysna
- Knysna lagoon cruise with sunset
- Group dinner by the water
- Night on the town
Landmarks
Knysna Lagoon
Plettenberg Bay Beach
Day 6
Knysna to Cape Town
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stop at Stony Point Nature Reserve to view African Penguins
Optional Activities
- Whale spotting in Hermanus
- Free time exploration in Hermanus
Landmarks
Hermanus
Stony Point Nature Reserve
Day 7
Cape Town and Stellenbosch
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Waterfront Breakwater Lodge (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Helicopter ride over Cape Town
- Wine farm visits and wine tasting in Stellenbosch
- Local food market lunch exploration
- MasterChef-style cooking class with drinks and food sampling
Landmarks
Stellenbosch Wine Region
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 Table Mountain top
- Short guided city tour of Cape Town
- Time to explore V&A Waterfront
Optional Activities
- Night on the town in Durban
Landmarks
Table Mountain
V&A Waterfront
Day 9
Durban to St Lucia
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Forest Lodge (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to local Zulu village (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)
Optional Activities
- Hippo boat cruise in St Lucia
Landmarks
iSimangaliso Wetlands Park
St Lucia
Day 10
St Lucia
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Forest Lodge (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Walking safari in iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- Marine safari (whales, sharks, dolphins)
- Sunset game drive with traditional South African buffet dinner
- Free time at lodge pool
Landmarks
iSimangaliso Wetlands Park
Day 11
St Lucia to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Mlilwane Beehive Huts (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to Mlilwane's Main Lodge (beehive thatched huts)
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience meeting locals in Eswatini
Optional Activities
- Half-day game drive at Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
- Picnic lunch
Landmarks
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
Day 12
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary to Kruger National Park
Meals
Breakfast (Hearty breakfast)
Accommodation
Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp (or similar))
Included Activities
- Morning safari walk at Mlilwane
Optional Activities
- Guided mountain bike ride through Mlilwane wilderness
Landmarks
Kruger National Park
Day 13
Kruger National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Contiki Safari Camp (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Sunrise safari
- Visit local shop
- Swimming pool at camp
- Riverside restaurant overlooking Sabie River
- Sunset game drive
- Traditional South African braai/BBQ dinner with local sides and desserts
Landmarks
Kruger National Park
Day 14
Kruger National Park to Johannesburg
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Last game drive exiting Kruger National Park
Optional Activities
- Sunrise game drive
- Sleep in option
Landmarks
Kruger National Park

Landmarks
Cango Caves
Swartberg Mountain Pass

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
Hermanus
Stony Point Nature Reserve

Landmarks
Stellenbosch Wine Region

Landmarks
Table Mountain
V&A Waterfront

Landmarks
iSimangaliso Wetlands Park
St Lucia

Landmarks
iSimangaliso Wetlands Park

Landmarks
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary

Landmarks
Kruger National Park

Landmarks
Kruger National Park

Landmarks
Kruger National Park

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Where You'll Stay

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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
City Lodge Umhlanga (or similar)
Hotel
day 8
Forest Lodge (or similar)
Hotel
Days 9, 10
Mlilwane Beehive Huts (or similar)
Hotel
day 11
Contiki Safari Camp (or similar)
Hotel
Days 12, 13

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Number of tours

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Age Range

18 to 35 years old

Response time

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Response rate

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4.7

Overall rating based on 6 Reviews

Itinerary
4.2
Transport
4.4
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
3.8
Food
4.4
Tour Operator
4.7

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Maren
December 13th, 2024
5
This tour showed my a side of south Africa that I would have probably never been able to experience on my own. Thanks...
This tour showed my a side of south Africa that I would have probably never been able to experience on my own. Thanks to the excellent tour guide Sim, everyone in the group felt well taken care of. I can definitely recommend it. Make sure that you understand the contiki principle and that most of the activities are not included. You can pick what you want to do and which activity you don't want to do. The accomodations where all great as well (last two nights are camping)!Show more
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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Oliver
September 9th, 2024
4
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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...
The trip was indescribably beautiful. We were able to see a lot of the country and had a great tour guide with lots of interesting information about the country and life there. The tour group was also absolutely great and we made lots of great friends. However, there are two negative points. Firstly, it would be great if the itinerary included an approximate distance or travel time between the individual stops. Some of the bus journeys were very long, even though our tour guide made them as entertaining as possible with his "talks" in between. In addition, the price of all activities is misleading... I am aware that the concept is based on modular activities, but there were many activities that you simply had to take part in so that the other travelers did not have any time disadvantages in their activities. It would be better to include more activities in the price, then you are less annoyed and have a better price overview right from the start.Show more
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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Reginaldo Mulamula
April 28th, 2024
5
So many great activities! Mel was fun to be around and helped everyone focus on the overall experience ????
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Daniela
April 28th, 2024
5
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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Laura
April 28th, 2024
5
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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Lukas
April 28th, 2024
4
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
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written 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.
Age Range
Tour Details
- ContikiOperator•Written 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
  Traveler•Written 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?
- ContikiOperator•Written 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
  Traveler•Written May 2025
  Do you mean the Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge?

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