South African Family Adventure

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See the best of The Rainbow Nation South Africa has something for everyone. On this 9-night vacation, visit Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Kariega Private Game Reserve while you enjoy fun tours in each city. From world-class aquariums to safari tours, The Rainbow Nation is a place the whole family will love!

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Origins Centre in Johannesburg, where kids can learn about African origins of humankind through interactive exhibits.
    • See incredible vistas at Chapman's Peaks on an included full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula!
    • Enjoy South African wine while the kids have their own fun on an included Cape Winelands family tour.
    • See the Big 5 (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino) at the Kariega Game Reserve.
    • Enjoy airport transfers, comfortable accommodations and kid-friendly tours throughout your vacation!

What's this trip about?

    See the best of The Rainbow Nation South Africa has something for everyone. On this 9-night vacation, visit Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Kariega Private Game Reserve while you enjoy fun tours in each city. From world-class aquariums to safari tours, The Rainbow Nation is a place the whole family will love!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start City3,588
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa
  • South Africa

Attractions

  • Kruger National Park

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Canoeing
  • Nature
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Johannesburg (JNB)
    • All airport transfers
    • 2 nights in Johannesburg at the Southern Sun Katherine Street Sandton Hotel, or similar
    • One-way economy class flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town (CPT)
    • 4 nights in Cape Town at the Southern Sun The Cullinan Hotel, or similar
    • Cape Town Kids City Tour
    • Cape Peninsula Tour with picnic lunch
    • Cape Winelands for Kids Tour (full-day)
    • One-way economy class flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    • 3 nights in the malaria-free Kariega Private Game Reserve at the Kariega Main Lodge, or similar
    • Lunch and dinner daily while at Kariega Private Game Reserve
    • Twice-daily safari drives while at Kariega Private Game Reserve
    • One-way economy class flight from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Johannesburg (JNB)
    • Breakfast daily

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Welcome to Johannesburg!

Arrive in Johannesburg and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel. Spend the remainder of your day at leisure while you get adjusted to the time change.

If you're feeling up to it, take a stroll through Joziburg Lane and try some traditional South African food.

Transfer to Johannesburg Hotel

Check In - Southern Sun Katherine Street Sandton

Johannesburg, South Africa  4 Out Of 5 Stars

Set in Johannesburg's exclusive northern suburb and only 30 minutes from the airport, Southern Sun Katherine Street offers a range of accommodation options for guests. Boasting 122 spacious rooms, each room is equipped with amenities like coffee making facilities, ele...

Day 2: Johannesburg

Enjoy a free day in Johannesburg! Don't miss the kid-friendly Origins Centre, a museum exploring the African origins of humankind through interactive exhibits. The museum also houses the most formidable collection of rock art in the world, led by the San people.

Day 3: Johannesburg - Cape Town

After breakfast, transfer to Johannesburg Airport for your flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel; the remainder of the day is at leisure. You might want to see South Africa's Dutch influence in the historic City Bowl neighbor...

Check In - Southern Sun The Cullinan

Cape Town, South Africa 4 out of 5 stars

Stay in the heart of Cape Town at Southern Sun The Cullinan. From the hotel, enjoy incredible views of Table Mountain, the bustling Table Bay Harbour and Waterfront, and the Cape's city center.

Each of the 394 rooms is equipped with free WiFi, tea and coffee st...

Day 4: Cape Town

Today you will see Cape Town on a city tour taking you to all the fun, kid-friendly attractions.

After the tour, enjoy the rest of the day seeing whatever you choose.

Cape Town Kids City Tour

Experience the best of Cape Town on a fun kids city tour. With an expert tour guide leading the way, visit exciting attractions in the city including the Planetarium, Two Oceans Aquarium, The Cape Wheel, and The Jolly Roger.

At Two Oceans Aquarium, kids will lo...

Day 5: Cape Town

Today you will enjoy a full-day scenic tour of the Cape Peninsula! See Cape Point, Chapman's Peak, and the penguins of Boulders Beach. You’ll also enjoy a picnic lunch along the way.

Cape Peninsula Tour with picnic lunch

Explore the magnificent Cape Peninsula on this one-day tour. Visit Chapman's Peak, the Cape Point Nature Reserve, and Boulders Beach - known for its famous penguins!

Situated on the Atlantic Coast at the south-western tip of South Africa, the route that curves ...

Day 6: Cape Town

Embark on your third and last Cape Town tour today in the Cape Winelands region. Visit two wineries at Fairview and Spier and taste incredible wine while the kids enjoy fun activities.

Cape Winelands for Kids Tour (Full-Day)

On this full-day Cape Winelands tour, visit two wineries while kids enjoy fun and interactive activities on the adjoining farms.

At Fairview Wine Estate, enjoy a wine and cheese tasting of expertly paired wines and a selection of six Fairview cow and goat’s mil...

Day 7: Cape Town - Kariega Private Game Reserve

Today you will transfer to Cape Town airport for your flight to Port Elizabeth. Once you arrive, you will be met and transferred to the malaria-free Kariega Private Game Reserve.

At the reserve, experience twice-daily safari drives and be captivated by sighting...

Check In - Kariega Private Game Reserve, Main Lodge

Eastern Cape, South Africa 4 Out Of 5 Stars

Nestled in the green valleys of the Eastern Cape, Kariega Main Lodge is an authentic safari lodge set in the malaria-free Kariega Private Game Reserve. The lodge serves as a perfect base to enjoy an African safari with twice daily game drives on the reserve and seeing...

Day 8: Kariega Private Game Reserve

Today, enjoy your first full day at the Kariega Private Game Reserve. Consisting of rich biodiversity and lush landscapes, Kariega is a malaria-free safari destination home to the Big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard) and much more!

Kids will love...

Day 9: Kariega Private Game Reserve

Continue enjoying game drives while you explore other safari activities offered at Kariega. Take the kids on walking safaris, morning cruises on the Kariega River, canoeing, and fishing. Leave the kids on a supervised tour while you enjoy a relaxing massage at the tranquil health spa!

Then celebrate your last night in South Africa with a traditional braaivleis (barbeque) meal.

Day 10: Depart South Africa

Your South African family adventure comes to an end today. After an early breakfast, transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport for your flight to Johannesburg, where you will connect to your flight home.

Transfer to Port Elizabeth airport (PLZ)

Fly to Johannesburg

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