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HIGHLIGHTS OF SOUTH AFRICA

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SOUTH AFRICA

SINGLE-COUNTRY TOUR

From AED 9400 per person

Value Tour

8 Nights / 9 Days Tour

All Year Round

Escorted Group Tours

Southern Africa, Africa

(EGCO-63850-ZA)

Cape Town, Hoedspruit, Karongwe Game Reserve, Johannesburg

This 9-day adventure captures South Africa’s most captivating experiences—from iconic Cape Town views atop Table Mountain and penguin spotting on the Cape Peninsula to thrilling safaris in Karongwe Private Game Reserve. Witness the majestic Big 5 on guided game drives, unwind with sundowner drinks, and soak in the landscapes of the Drakensberg Mountains. Conclude your journey with powerful insights into South Africa’s past in Johannesburg, including a visit to Mandela House and the Apartheid Museum. An unforgettable journey of wildlife, heritage, and natural wonder awaits

Making memories since 2002 !

DAY 01: CAPE TOWN

  • Arrive in Cape Town; hotel available for mid-afternoon check-in

  • Enjoy free time to relax or explore at leisure

  • Overnight stay in Cape Town


DAY 02: CAPE TOWN

  • Ascend Table Mountain via cable car for panoramic views

  • Visit Boulders Beach to see endangered African Penguins

  • Explore Cape Point Nature Reserve and Cape of Good Hope

  • Ride the funicular to Cape Point lighthouse

  • Return via scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive

  • Lunch at a local restaurant

  • Evening at leisure


DAY 03: CAPE TOWN

  • Free day for optional activities or personal exploration

  • Optional: Wine tasting in Cape Winelands

  • Optional: Whale-watching in Hermanus (June–Dec)

  • Optional: Helicopter flightseeing over Cape Town

  • Overnight in Cape Town


DAY 04: CAPE TOWN, HOEDSPRUIT, KARONGWE

  • Fly to Hoedspruit; transfer to Karongwe Game Reserve

  • Lunch at the lodge with views of Drakensberg Mountains

  • Afternoon game drive with a Shangaan tracker and ranger

  • Sundowner drink in the bush

  • Dinner and overnight at the lodge

  • Visit supports wildlife conservation projects


DAY 05: KARONGWE

  • Early morning game drive with professional ranger

  • Return to lodge for breakfast and midday relaxation

  • Optional: Pool, spa treatments, or nature walks

  • Afternoon tea followed by game drive

  • Enjoy another sundowner in the bush

  • Dinner and overnight at lodge


DAY 06: KARONGWE

  • Sunrise safari to spot big cats and other wildlife

  • Free time to enjoy lodge facilities

  • Final afternoon game drive with sundowner drinks

  • Dinner and storytelling at the lodge

  • Overnight at Karongwe Lodge


DAY 07: KARONGWE, HOEDSPRUIT, JOHANNESBURG

  • Final game drive at sunrise

  • Fly to Johannesburg from Hoedspruit

  • Free time to relax or explore at leisure

  • Overnight in Johannesburg


DAY 08: JOHANNESBURG

  • Visit Soweto Township with guided tour

  • See homes of Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela

  • Visit Mandela House Museum

  • Lunch at a local restaurant

  • Explore the Apartheid Museum for historical insight

  • Return to hotel for final evening


DAY 09: JOHANNESBURG

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • End of tour

GET IN TOUCH

INDICATIVE PACKAGE PRICES

From AED 9400 per person

Prices are based on two persons sharing a room and are for guidance only. Actual costs are subject to change and may vary depending on the season of travel, the number of occupants per room, prevailing exchange rates, and other factors at the time of booking. Some tours also offer a shared-option for solo travelers. Children traveling must be at least 8 years old.

INDICATIVE HOTELS

INCLUSIONS

Accommodation

  • 3 nights at SunSquare Cape Town Gardens (Moderate First-Class)

  • 3 nights at Shiduli Private Game Lodge in Karongwe (First-Class)

  • 2 nights at Garden Court Sandton City, Johannesburg (Moderate First-Class)

Meals

  • Daily breakfast at all hotels

  • Lunch and dinner during safari days in Karongwe (as per itinerary)

  • 1 lunch in Cape Town and 1 lunch in Johannesburg

Transportation

  • Domestic flight from Cape Town to Hoedspruit

  • Domestic flight from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg

  • All airport transfers and transportation during the tour

  • Open-air 4WD vehicles for game drives

Activities & Entrance Fees

  • Cable car ride up Table Mountain

  • Visit to Boulders Beach (African Penguins)

  • Cape Point Nature Reserve and Cape of Good Hope with funicular ride

  • Chapman’s Peak scenic coastal drive

  • 6 game drives in Karongwe Private Game Reserve with professional ranger and Shangaan tracker

  • Sundowner drinks during game drives

  • Guided city sightseeing tour of Johannesburg

  • Guided tour of Soweto Township

  • Entrance to Mandela House and the Apartheid Museum

Tour Services

  • Expert local guides during included activities

  • Tour Director for assistance and coordination

  • CosmosGO mobile app access for trip information

Conservation Support

  • Contributions to the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Conservation Canine Project and the Lion Recovery Fund

  • International flights to/from South Africa

  • Visa fees and travel insurance (if not purchased separately)

  • Porterage at airports and train stations

  • Meals not specified in the itinerary

  • Alcoholic beverages and minibar expenses

  • Optional excursions (e.g., whale watching, Cape Winelands, helicopter tours)

  • Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff

  • Laundry services, telephone calls, and other personal expenses

  • Airport transfers for non-qualifying flights

  • Costs related to travel protection plans (unless added separately)

  • Any items not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions

EXCLUSIONS

MEET OUR HOLIDAY SPECIALISTS

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Perera G.

Senior Travel Consultant

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Alyn F.

Senior Travel Consultant

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Travel Consultant

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Travel Consultant

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