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13 Day itinerary in South Africa, Africa

Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Timbavati Nature Reserve & Johan...

Enjoy this "Best of South Africa" itinerary touching on the more popular areas the destination has to offer. Four night in beautiful Cape Town, 2 nights in the magnificent Winelands, 4 Nights in the unforgettable Timbavati Nature Reserve and 2 Nights in the hustle and bustle of Johannesburg - with... Read More

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Overview

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Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Cape Town

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Outdoors & Nature

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Cape Peninsula with the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

2

Stellenbosch, Paarl & Franschoek with wine tasting and cellar tour

3

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives

4

Visit to the Cradle of Humankind

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival Cape Town International Airport

Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel, the Victoria & Alfred hotel where you will spend the following 4 nights. Rest of the day is at your leisure.

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Day 2

place Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour

This morning after breakfast you will be collected from your hotel for your Private full day Cape Peninsula Tour. Travel along the spectacular coastline of the Peninsula through charming historical villages. Visit the mythical meeting place of two great oceans and experience the “fairest Cape of all” Highlights: Clifton & Camps Bay, Twelve Apostles, Llandudno, Hout Bay (optional boat trip to Seal Island), Chapmans Peak Drive (if open), Noordhoek, Ostrich viewing (drive by), Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope, Penguin Colony (optional), Simons Town, Muizenberg, Constantia, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Wi-Fi on board Includes: Entrance fee to Cape Point Nature Reserve and Kirstenbosch Gardens, professional guide, pick up & drop off from hotel Excludes: Lunch & optional entrance fees Pick Up 08:30 / Drop Off 18:00

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Day 3

place Half Day Cape Town City Tour

This morning after breakfast you will be met and collected from your hotel for your Half Day Cape Town City Tour. Join for a morning orientation tour of the Mother City as we venture through the streets crowded with history. This tour includes an optional visit to Table Mountain or in the event of inclement weather, Table View. Highlights: South African Museum, Company Gardens, Malay Quarter/ Bo-Kaap, Green Market Square, Table Mountain Cable Car - optional, Short Diamond factory tour – optional, Wi-Fi on board Includes: Entrance fee to South African Museum, professional guide, pick up & drop off from hotel Excludes: Lunch & optional entrance fees Pick Up 08:30 / Drop Off 12:30 Remainder of your day will be at your leisure.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Day 4

place Day at Leisure

Today you have at your leisure - suggested activity: Full Day Whale Route Tour (August - November) NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE PRICE Join a private Whale Route tour with pick up and drop off at your hotel. Pass by Gordon;s Bay, Pringle Bay and Betty's Bay on route to the seaside town of Hermanus for some land based whale watching and an (optional) whale watching boat trip Highlights: The Harold Porter Botanical Gardens, Hamilton Russell Wine Estate, Fernkloof Nature Reserve, tasting at Benguela Cove, Sir Lowry's Pass Includes: Entrance fee to Harold Porter Botanical Gardens, professional guide, pick up & drop off from hotel Excludes: Lunch & optional boat trip Pick Up 08:30 / Drop Off 17:30

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Day 5

place Stellenbosch

This morning after breakfast and check out, you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the popular University town and wine making region of Stellenbosch. The rest of your day is at leisure to explore the towns quaint streets and charm.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Oude Werf Hotel
Day 6

place Full Day Wineland Tour

This morning after breakfast you will be pick up at your hotel for your full day Winelands Tour. Take a breath-taking journey through the winelands of the Cape. Witness the wine making process from the vineyard to the bottle & visit the historical towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek & Paarl. Highlights: Walkabout in Stellenbosch historical town center, Cellar Tour, Minimum of 3 Wine tastings and 12 wines tasted, Cheese Tasting, View Nelson Mandela’s former prison, Victor Verster, Franschhoek historical village, Tram ride with glass of wine, Huguenot memorial (optional), Opportunity to buy wine, Wi-Fi on board Includes: Entrance fees, Three wine tasting, One cheese tasting, Cellar Tour, Professional guide, Pick up and drop off at hotel, Earphones to hear the guide clearly & WiFi on board Excludes: Lunch & optional entrance fees Pick Up 09:00 / Drop Off 17:00

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Oude Werf Hotel
Day 7

place Flight to Hoedspruit/Eastgate - Timbavati Nature Reserve

This morning after breakfast and check out you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport in time for your scheduled flight to Hoedspruit/Eastgate Airport. Upon your arrive you will be transferred to Simbavati River Lodge, located in the unforgettable Timbavati Nature Reserve, here you will stay for 4 nights and relax, rest and take in the wildlife. This afternoon after a light lunch/high tea you will go out on a afternoon game drive, returning to the lodge with time to freshen up and enjoy dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Simbavati River Lodge
Day 8

place Timbavati Nature Reserve

Your day start with early morning tea and coffee overlooking the river on the deck before setting out on your morning game drive (approx. 3 hours) upon your arrival back at the lodge you enjoy a hearty breakfast on the dining deck. Late morning/early afternoon you have time at leisure to enjoy the facilities the lodge has on offer such as the swimming pool, book and board games in the lounge cocktails on the deck or take a look around the well stocked curio shop. This afternoon you gather for a combination of high tea and lunch on the dining deck before heading out on your afternoon game drive (approx. 3 hours) which includes a sundowner stop in the bush, upon your arrival back at the lodge you have time to freshen up before enjoying dinner on the dining deck.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Simbavati River Lodge
Day 9

place Timbavati Nature Reserve

Your day start with early morning tea and coffee overlooking the river on the deck before setting out on your morning game drive (approx. 3 hours) upon your arrival back at the lodge you enjoy a hearty breakfast on the dining deck. Late morning/early afternoon you have time at leisure to enjoy the facilities the lodge has on offer such as the swimming pool, book and board games in the lounge cocktails on the deck or take a look around the well stocked curio shop. This afternoon you gather for a combination of high tea and lunch on the dining deck before heading out on your afternoon game drive (approx. 3 hours) which includes a sundowner stop in the bush, upon your arrival back at the lodge you have time to freshen up before enjoying dinner on the dining deck.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Simbavati River Lodge
Day 10

place Timbavati Nature Reserve

Your day start with early morning tea and coffee overlooking the river on the deck before setting out on your morning game drive (approx. 3 hours) upon your arrival back at the lodge you enjoy a hearty breakfast on the dining deck. Late morning/early afternoon you have time at leisure to enjoy the facilities the lodge has on offer such as the swimming pool, book and board games in the lounge cocktails on the deck or take a look around the well stocked curio shop. This afternoon you gather for a combination of high tea and lunch on the dining deck before heading out on your afternoon game drive (approx. 3 hours) which includes a sundowner stop in the bush, upon your arrival back at the lodge you have time to freshen up before enjoying dinner on the dining deck.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Simbavati River Lodge
Day 11

place Johannesburg

This morning after a early morning game drive, you enjoy breakfast and check out. You will be transferred back to Hoedspruit/Eastgate airport in time for your scheduled flight to OR Tambo International Airport. Upon arrival you will be transferred to the Peech Boutique Hotel, located in Melrose North, where you have a two night stay. The rest of your day is at your leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: The Peech Hotel
Day 12

place Half Day Cradle of Humankind Tour

After breakfast you will be collected from your hotel for your half day Cradle of Humankind tour. At just about an hour's drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria, the Cradle of Humankind is a must-see for all archaeology lovers and anyone curious in the history of mankind. You will get to see the caves that are world-famous for the fossils that were discovered there. A well-informative, amazing discovery and experience not to be missed! Highlights: Mrs. Ples and Little Foot The Caves The New Scientific Exhibition Includes: Entrance to the Cradle of Humankind, professional guide, pick up & drop off from hotel Excludes: Lunch & optional extras Pick Up 08:30 . Drop Off 12:00 Remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: The Peech Hotel
Day 13

place Depart OR Tambo International Airport

This morning after breakfast and check out, you will be transferred to OR Tambo International Airport in time for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Victoria & Alfred Hotel
  • Oude Werf Hotel
  • Simbavati River Lodge
  • The Peech Hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (12)
  • Lunch (4)
  • Dinner (4)

Transport expand_less

  • Scheduled flight Cape Town to Hoedspruit / Eastgate to Johannesburg
  • All mentioned road transfers

Activities expand_less

  • Half Day Cape Town City Tour including entrance to the South African Museum
  • Full Day Winelands Tour includes three wine tastings, one cellar tour and one cheese tasting
  • Morning and Afternoon Game Drives
  • Half Day Cradle of Humankind tour includes entrance to the Cradle of Humankind
  • Full Day Cape Peninsular Tour including entrance to Cape Point Nature Reserve and Kirstenbosch

Extras expand_less

  • Entrance fees as per itinerary

Not Included expand_less

  • Conservation fees / Entrance fees not mentioned as included – Timbavati Private Game Reserve
  • Drinks not specified
  • Porterage and gratuity fees
  • Optional activities
  • Items of a personal nature e.g. laundry, mini-bar, etc
  • Other expenses not specifically mentioned in the quote
  • Flights, airport taxes and visas (where applicable) and not specifically mentioned as included
  • Meals not specified

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