South Africa: Western & Eastern Cape Explorer

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South Africa: Western & Eastern Cape Explorer
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • On this itinerary, explore a fraction of South Africa's hundreds of miles of coast.
    • First explore the region around Cape Town, including wine tasting and city life.
    • Then explore the east with adventure activities, and a wildlife safari.

What's this trip about?

    South Africa: Western & Eastern Cape Explorer

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeGroup - max of 50 people
Age range1 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityCape Town
End CityPort Elizabeth

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Family Friendly
  • High Adventure

Destinations

Attractions

  • Cape Town

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Hiking
  • Safari

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 1

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 50

Trip includes

    • Full support before, during & after your trip
    • Meals as mentioned
    • Accommodation as mentioned
    • Tours/activities as mentioned
    • Transport as mentioned

Itinerary

Day 1 - Cape Town Arrival

Welcome to South Africa! Upon arrival, you will be picked up at the airport by a private driver and transferred to your hotel.

Cape Town is one of the most beautifully situated cities in the world. Cradled by Table Mountain, it has immense charm and historical i...

Day 2 - Cape Town

You are collected for your private tour at approximately 9am (if taking a morning tour) and 2pm (if taking an afternoon tour).

This is a great orientation tour of Cape Town. Highlights of this half day tour include a visit up Table Mountain on the cableway...
Day 3 - Cape Town

Formerly a political prison, and leper colony before that, the historic landmark of Robben Island is now established as a museum and national monument. Today’s half day tour includes transfers to and from your hotel, the return ferry to Robben, the tour of Robben Isla...

Day 4 - Cape Town - Winelands - Cape Town

Today you will enjoy a full day private tour to the Cape Winelands for a leisurely exploration of the historic towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek as well as wine tasting at local wine estates. A combination of the favorable effects of the two major ocean cur...

Day 5 - Cape Town - Gansbaai

Today you are collected from your Cape Town hotel for your private road transfer to your hotel in the Gansbaai area. On arrival, check in and enjoy the facilities and activities on offer at your lodge.

Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, located amidst the spectacu...

Days 6 - 7 - Gansbaai

Enjoy 2 full free days exploring and taking part in the activities on offer at the lodge.

Day 8 - Gansbaai - Cape Town - Port Elizabeth - Shamwari

Today you are collected from your lodge in the Gansbaai area and transferred back to Cape Town Airport for your flight to Port Elizabeth (flight not included - airfare can be arranged upon request).

On arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport you will be met by...
Days 9 - 10 - Shamwari

A safari is nearly always an important part of a holiday in Southern Africa - words cannot describe the thrill of tracking a lion on the hunt or observing a breeding herd of elephants at a waterhole. In the Eastern Cape lie several malaria-free game reserves and priva...

Day 11 - Shamwari - Port Elizabeth

Today, you will be collected by our representative from your game lodge and transferred to Port Elizabeth for your departing flight.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,948
Price per day$359
Last Updated: 3/31/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International & domestic flights Travel insurance (highly recommended)
    • Entrance visas when applicable
    • Other services not mentioned
    • Tips and gratuities to guides, drivers
    • Taxes and fees

Accommodation

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Age Requirements
1 years and up
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