South Africa Highlights & Safari
14 days
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Experience South Africa like never before on this comprehensive journey! Arrive in Cape Town to your elegant hotel and spend four nights exploring the highlights of this spectacular city. On the next leg of your trip, traverse the gorgeous coastlines of the Indian Ocean and enjoy a game drive in the fascinating Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Then, visit the most famo...
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Explore Table Mountain (Cape Town)
- See the Cape Peninsula (Cape Town)
- Explore amazing Hluhluwe Game Reserve
- Visit to Kruger National Park
- Vist Apartheid Museum (Johannesburg)
What's this trip about?
Experience South Africa like never before on this comprehensive journey! Arrive in Cape Town to your elegant hotel and spend four nights exploring the highlights of this spectacular city. On the next leg of your trip, traverse the gorgeous coastlines of the Indian Ocean and enjoy a game drive in the fascinating Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Then, visit the most famous of all the game reserves in South Africa, Kruger National Park. Your unforgettable odyssey comes to an end in the gorgeous metropolis of Johannesburg.
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Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityCape Town
End CityJohannesburg
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) via South African Airways
- Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- Intra-South Africa flight and ground transportation
- Accommodations at superior first class hotels
- 18 meals: 11 buffet breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D)
- Comprehensive touring and safaris incl. admission fees
- Experienced, English speaking Tour Director throughout
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Itinerary
Day 1: Depart USA.
Your fascinating sojourn to South Africa begins as you depart New York today.
Day 2: Arrive Cape Town.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel
Arrive in Cape Town, South Africa’s oldest and most spectacular city, where you’ll be met and escorted to your hotel, ideally located near the vibrant V&A Waterfront. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a welcome dinner and briefing. Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel.
Day 3:
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel
Sheltered beneath the dramatic shape of Table Mountain, Cape Town is indeed one of the world’s most unique cities. This morning, a local expert leads you on a sightseeing tour to explore the charms of the ci...
Day 4:
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel
A memorable full day excursion to Cape Peninsula begins with a scenic drive passing steep mountains, secluded coves, and sweeping beaches en route to Cape Point at the southern tip of the Peninsula...
Day 5:
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel
Today is at leisure for independent exploration, shopping or relaxing! An optional excursion to the charming winelands region just outside Cape Town is available. You may also use your free time to visit Robben Island and see where Nelson Mandela spent nearly two decades in captivity.
Day 6: Cape Town/ Zululand/ Hluhluwe.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Emdoneni Lodge
Board a morning flight to King Shaka International Airport on the Kwazulu Natal North Coast, just outside the bustling port city of Durban. Journey to the charming resort village of Westbrooke, where you may e...
Day 7: Hluhluwe Game Reserve/Zululand.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Emdoneni Lodge
An exciting day begins with a morning game drive in open safari vehicles to explore the magnificent animals and species in the fascinating Hluhluwe Game Reserve. Later, visit Dumazulu Village and experience the...
Day 8: Hluhluwe/Swaziland.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lugogo Sun Hotel
Today, continue your scenic drive north and cross the border into the tiny Kingdom of Swaziland. Shop for unique African souvenirs at the colorful markets and see basket weavers at work. Lugogo Sun Hotel.
Day 9: Swaziland/Kruger National Park.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Kruger Gate Lodge
Drive through the beautiful countryside of the province of Transvaal to the world famous Kruger National Park. Encompassing some of the most stunning and diverse terrain, the park is South Africa’s premier ...
Day 10:
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Kruger Gate Lodge
Your safari today includes a morning game drive, in open vehicles, in search of the parks many residents including the “Big Five”: Lion, elephant, buffalo and rhino and hopefully the more elusive leopard. Y...
Day 11: Kruger Park/ Mpumalanga/ Sandton (Johannesburg).
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Garden Court Sandton City
Drive through Mpumalanga (formerly Eastern Transvaal) panoramic wild countryside and enjoy unparalleled views of densely forested mountains, valleys, rivers and waterfalls. Arrive in the magnificent Blyde Rive...
Day 12: Soweto Excursion/Apartheid Museum.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Garden Court Sandton City
This morning learn more about South Africa’s turbulent past and its hope for the future on a fascinating tour to Soweto, a sprawling metropolis on the outskirts of Johannesburg. Peek into the past –...
Day 13: Depart South Africa.
Meals: Breakfast
Today is at leisure for last minute shopping or independent pursuits before transferring to the airport for your return flight.
Day 14: Arrive USA.
Your memorable journey comes to an end as you touch down in New York this morning.
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SmarTours Reviews & Ratings
Loved our trip
Loved our trip to South Africa. We very much loved Sean our guide as he went over and above on keeping all safe, informed, happy and laughing with his wonderful humo...
wonderful vacation
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experience of a lifetime
What an experience walking with the lions? Up close and personal with the beastly lions was an experience of a lifetime. A trip I would definitely want to retake Bes...
we have been so very happy with EVERYTHING
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exceeded our expectations
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Baggage and personal insurance
- Passport and visa fees
- Gratuities and optional tours
- Expenses of personal nature
- Any items not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
- Beverages
- Meals other than specified in the trip itinerary
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Accommodation
Night 1: International Flight: South African Airways
Nights 2-5: Cape Town: Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel OR Cape Town: President Hotel
Nights 6-7: Hluhluwe: Emdoneni Lodge
Night 8: Swaziland: Avani Ezulwini Valley Hotel
Nights 9-10: Kruger National Park: Kruger Gate Lodge OR Sabi River Sun Resort
Nights 11-12: Johannesburg: Garden Court Sandton City
Night 13 Main: International Flight: South African Airways
Nights 13-15 Extension: Victoria Falls: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Night 16 Extension: International Flight: South African Airways
Cancellation policy
Full Payment due 75 days before departure. Failure to make final payment on time may result in automatic cancellation of reservation and loss of deposit.
Changes to the original reservation will result in a $150 change fee per person per change. No changes allowed within 75 days of departure.
Cancellation charges per person are:
Up to 75 days before departure: $300
74-45 days before departure: $600
44-30 days before departure: $1000
29-10 days before departure: $1500
9 days or less before departure: No refund.
All cancellations must be received in writing
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Meals Included
18 meals: 11 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 5 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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