Icons of Southern Africa (2025, Base)

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Take in the contrasts of Cape Town and Table Mountain before heading out on safari. You’ll get your fill of adventure as you explore in search of the Big 5 and feast on traditional meals during this Icons of Southern Africa trip.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Take in the contrasts of Cape Town and Table Mountain before heading out on safari. You’ll get your fill of adventure as you explore in search of the Big 5 and feast on traditional meals during this Icons of Southern Africa trip.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityCape Town
End CityJohannesburg

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Trip includes

    • An expert Travel Director or Driver Guide
    • Cherry picked hotels and lodges, all tried and trusted.
    • Many meals and daily breakfasts included
    • Luxury air-conditioned coach
    • Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
    • Airport transfers are provided on the first and last travel day. Conditions apply.
    • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
    • Flight Cape Town to Johannesburg

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive Cape Town

Nothing can quite prepare you for what awaits in Cape Town! Table Mountain, endless beaches, and big city scenes, all this and much more are ready to welcome you today. Explore the heart of the city and get a first-hand feel of this cosmopolitan buzz, before starting ...

Day 2: Cape Town Orientation and Free Time

In what the locals call the ‘Mother City’, we’ll waste no time getting started. For us, there’s no better way to do it than an essential morning orientation tour to really get your bearings. Your Travel Director will paint a vivid picture of each and every spot, from ...

Day 3: Cape Town Free Day

Today is about taking in Cape Town and surrounds, your way, and you’ll have options galore. Wine lovers could choose to pop the cork and sip their way through the day in the Cape Winelands, via the Franschhoek Wine Tram. Lovers of all things cars could feel the thrill...

Day 4: Cape Town - Johannesburg - Mabula Game Reserve

Farewell Cape Town, it’s been a dream. But as they say, all good things must come to an end. We’ve got exciting news though, as another adventure in the form of a safari, awaits today! We board our included flight and say a quick hello to Johannesburg, before hopping ...

Day 5: Mabula Game Reserve Safari Game Drives

You’ll be rising early today as we go in search of lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo that make up the magnificent Big 5, and there’s no better way to do it than with our Local Guide leading the charge. Feel like a true explorer as we navigate the dusty track...

Day 6: Mabula Game Reserve - Johannesburg

We’ll bid a fond farewell to the bushveld, tucking into a tasty breakfast, and just like that it's time to head back to civilization to our next city stop, Johannesburg. Johannesburg is hard to resist, and we’ll get our bearings first up with an orientation of its sig...

Day 7: Depart Johannesburg

Your trip around southern Africa's icons comes to an end today. Say 'totsiens' (until we see each other again) as you prepare to return home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,635
Price per day$234
Last Updated: 11/4/2024
Departure Date
Finish Date
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Availability
14 Feb 2025
20 Feb 2025
$1,707
$2,147
28 Feb 2025
06 Mar 2025
$1,707
$2,147
14 Mar 2025
20 Mar 2025
$1,707
$2,147
28 Mar 2025
03 Apr 2025
$1,707
$2,147
11 Apr 2025
17 Apr 2025
$1,707
$2,147
02 May 2025
08 May 2025
$1,635
$2,035
16 May 2025
22 May 2025
$1,635
$2,035
30 May 2025
05 Jun 2025
$1,635
$2,035
13 Jun 2025
19 Jun 2025
$1,635
$2,035
27 Jun 2025
03 Jul 2025
$1,635
$2,035

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Accommodation

  • SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
  • Safari Plains Game Lodge
  • Protea Balalaika
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Meals Included
  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 6 Breakfast (B)
  • 2 Lunch (L)
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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