8 Day itinerary in South Africa, Africa
CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL – 8 DAYS ( MARCH 26...
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival, proudly known as “Africa’s Grandest Gathering,” is the continent’s largest and most iconic music celebration. Each year, the festival brings together legendary international performers and top African artists for two unforgettable nights of live music acros... Read More
By Mamadou
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
Tour Guide, Driver
starting point
Cape Town
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Nature & Widlife
Eco
Educational
Sustainable Travel
Adventure
Walking tour
Seasonal
Transportation
Festival
Culture & History
Events & Tickets
Meet local people
VIP & Exclusive
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Attend the Cape Town International Jazz Festival with premium admission on two nights.
Explore historic Cape Town, including Bo-Kaap, the City Centre, Company Gardens, and Castl
Visit Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see Nelson Mandela’s prison cell.
Ride the 360° rotating cable car up Table Mountain for breathtaking panoramic views.
Attend the Cape Town International Jazz Festival with premium admission on two nights.
Explore historic Cape Town, including Bo-Kaap, the City Centre, Company Gardens, and Castl
Visit Robben Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see Nelson Mandela’s prison cell.
Ride the 360° rotating cable car up Table Mountain for breathtaking panoramic views.
Itinerary
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
CAPE TOWN (Thursday, March 26 )
Activities
· Arrive in Cape Town (the “Mother City”).
· Meet & greet at the airport followed by private transfer to your hotel.
· Check in and relax.
· Optional activities depending on arrival time.
Guide: Included for the day
Accommodation:
- Hotel: Radisson RED Cape Town V&A Waterfront
Day 2
MORNING TABLE MOUNTAIN TOUR & EVENING-CAPE TOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL(Friday, March 27 )
Activities
· Breakfast at the hotel.
· Ascend Table Mountain via 360-degree rotating cable car.
· Enjoy panoramic views of the city and coastline.
· Explore summit walking paths and scenic viewpoints.
Visit:
o City Centre
o Company Gardens
o Castle of Good Hope
o Milnerton Lighthouse (for iconic Table Mountain views)
THIS EVENING-ATTEND THE CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL (premium admission).
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Hotel: Radisson RED Cape Town V&A Waterfront
Day 3
MORNING-TOUR OF CAPE TOWN EVENING-CAPE TOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL (Saturday,March 28)
Activities
· Breakfast at the hotel.
· Visit the colorful Bo-Kaap / “Malay Quarter”.
· Explore the cultural history of the Cape Muslim community—the oldest mosque in the Southern Hemisphere.
· Discover heritage, lifestyle, and contributions to South Africa’s development.
THIS EVENING-ATTEND THE CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL (premium admission).
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Hotel: Radisson RED Cape Town V&A Waterfront
Day 4
MORNING-ROBBEN ISLAND TOUR EVENING AT LEISURE (Sunday,March 29)
Activities
· Breakfast at the hotel.
· Take the ferry to Robben Island, UNESCO World Heritage Site.
· Tour historical prison grounds:
o Nelson Mandela’s Cell (Cell 5)
o Maximum-security facility
o Limestone quarry used by political prisoners
· Return to Cape Town.
· Evening at leisure.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Hotel: Radisson RED Cape Town V&A Waterfront
Day 5
CAPE TOWN- JOHANNESBURG (Monday,March 30)
Activities
· Breakfast at the hotel.
· Morning at leisure.
· Transfer to airport for flight to Johannesburg.
· On arrival, meet & greet and transfer to hotel.
· Evening at leisure.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Hotel: Sandton Sun & Towers
Day 6
JOHANNESBURG-SOWETO (Tuesday,March 31)
Johannesburg & Soweto – “Rise to Freedom” Tour
Activities
· Breakfast at the hotel.
· Full-day historical and cultural tour including:
o Constitution Hill – Old Fort Prison (Number Four)
o Soweto highlights:
.Hector Pieterson Memorial
.Regina Mundi Church (key gathering site during uprisings)
.Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital (largest hospital in the world)
.Mandela House Museum § Freedom Square – site of adoption of the Freedom Charter
· Return to hotel.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Hotel: Sandton Sun & Towers
Day 7
JOHANNESBURG- LESEDI CULTURAL VILLAGE (Wednesday,April 1)
Activities
· Breakfast at the hotel.
· Afternoon visit to Lesedi Cultural Village:
o Cultural presentation on South African ethnic groups.
o Guided tour of four homesteads: Zulu, Xhosa, Basotho, Pedi.
o Traditional song & dance performances.
o Guests invited to participate.
· Enjoy a Pan-African Feast at Nyama Choma Restaurant.
· Return to Johannesburg for evening at leisure including shopping in Sandton.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Hotel: Sandton Sun & Towers
Day 8
JOHANNESBURG- DEPART (Thursday,April 2)
Activities
· Breakfast at the hotel.
· Shopping for crafts, jewelry, and souvenirs.
· Evening transfer to the airport for onward flight.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Radisson RED Cape Town V&A Waterfront
- Sandton Sun & Towers
Meals
- Breakfast (7)
- Dinner (3)
- Lunch (1)
Transport
- Transportation in private A/C vehicle
Extras
- Meeting and assistance on arrival and departure
- Round trip airport to hotel transfers
- One-way flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg
- Admission to listed sites
Not Included
- Flights
- Cost of Visa
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not listed
- Gratuity to drivers and guides
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