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8 Day itinerary in South Africa, Africa

Pilanesberg Safari, Suncity & Cape Town combo

Spend 8 days in South Africa and experience both culture & wildlife of this beautiful country! Taste some great Wine, visit the Sun City and much more!

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Light
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Cape Town

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Outdoors & Nature

Culture & Arts

Start

Night

End

Highlights

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Cape Winelands Full Day Tour

2

Cape Point Full Day Tour

3

Pilanesberg Game Drives

4

Explore Sun City

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival in Cape Town

Transfer from CPT International to accommodation You will be collected from Cape Town International Airport and transferred to your accommodation in the city center. Your driver will meet you at the arrivals hall with your name on a signboard. Check in at De Waterkant Cottages De Waterkant Village is a colourful village of semi-detached cottages that form a truly unique part of the Mother City. The European influenced village, with its quaint cottages, cobbled streets and variety of exciting things to do and see, add a unique personality to the heart of Cape Town. This cultural hub is home to an abundance of popular restaurants, cafés, art galleries and tapas bars for guests to enjoy. From barista training at the local coffee roaster, to yoga classes and more, there is something for every type of traveller to enjoy. Guests of De Waterkant Village are invited to immerse themselves into a quintessential Cape Town experience and revel in the individuality of De Waterkant which is echoed in its architecture and the vibrancy of its residents and visitors.

Accommodation:

  • Cottages: DE WATERKANT COTTAGES & APARTMENTS
Day 2

place Cape Winelands Full Day Tour

Start the morning with a pick up from a local guide for an elegant but relaxed tour through the Cape Winelands. No exercise required – other than lifting your wine glass. The Cape Winelands is vast and filled with events and happenings to enjoy the beautiful surroundings, taste wine, pick strawberries and participate in numerous events hosted by the various regions. The Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve is an Internationally proclaimed area located within the Western Cape’s Cape Floral Kingdom in South Africa. Your guide will take your through the rolling hills of the Winelands where you will get the chance to visit some popular farms in either the Stellenbosch, Franschhoek or Paarl wine regions. This day will be spent eating mouthwatering foods and treats and drinking some of the best bubbles and wines South Africa has to offer. The wine farms offer a variety of white and red cultivars, as well as their own blends and styles. The Cape Winelands is a haven of gracious, white-gabled farmsteads evoking a rich, elegant heritage.

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • Cottages: DE WATERKANT COTTAGES & APARTMENTS
Day 3

place Cape Point Full Day Tour

The ultimate drive! Embark on an adventure on this Cape Peninsula Tour. Depart Cape Town early morning, past the Cape Town University through to Constantia before heading for Ou Kaapse weg to Noordhoek. Stop for coffee and some photo opportunities. Head to the Cape Point Nature Reserve where you will visit the Cape of Good Hope and the lighthouse. Afterwards, head to Simons Town and have fun at the Penguin Colony before lunch at a local seafood restaurant in this charming fishing town. Head over the Chapman’s Peak Drive along the scenic roads of the Atlantic Seaboard. Pass blue-flag beaches such as Llandudno and Camps Bay with a stop at the iconic Maidens Cove before ending the day.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Cottages: DE WATERKANT COTTAGES & APARTMENTS
Day 4

place Cape Town to Pilansberg

Check out at De Waterkant Cottages Transfer from accommodation to CPT Airport You will be collected from your accommodation and transferred to the airport for your flight to JNB. Fly CPT - JNB Transfer from JNB Airport to Lodging in Pilansberg You will be collected from JNB International Airport and transferred to your safari lodge in Pilansberg Nature Reserve. Black Rhino Game Lodge is a hidden treasure set within a Tamboti forest at the foot of an ancient volcanic crater within the 58 000 ha Pilanesberg National Park. This area has become renowned as one of South Africa’s most exciting big five eco-tourism destinations. A mere 33 km from Sun City this safari destination is within easy reach of Gauteng and the Johannesburg International Airport. An ideal family retreat, Black Rhino Game Lodge boasts 23 spacious luxury suites, which will ensure our guests of comfort and style. Each air-conditioned suite offers television, tea and coffee making facilities and expansive bathrooms including an outdoor shower. Our private game viewing decks are the perfect spot to enjoy the tranquillity and excellent birding opportunities. Overlooking a busy waterhole, which is a hive of bird and animal activity and a favourite playground for elephant and buffalo, the central gathering area is an expansive space which invites the opportunity of outdoor living.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Cottages: Black Rhino Game Lodge
Day 5

place Pilanesberg Game Drives

Unlike any other national game park, the Pilanesberg hosts a combination of animal, bird, insect, reptilian and vegetation species, such as the Brown Hyena, Springbok, Red Eyed Bulbul and Camel Thorn tree. The Pilanesberg National Park is the perfect combination of the Kalahari and the wetter Lowveld. A major advantage of the Pilanesberg is that it is ‘Malaria Free’, which is not the case with other game parks further north. Morning Game Drives Meet at 06:00 am for a 06:30 am Departure Afternoon Game Drives Meet at 15:30 pm for a 16:00 pm Departure

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Cottages: Black Rhino Game Lodge
Day 6

place Transfer to Sun City

Check out at Black Rhino Game Lodge and transfer to your next accommodation You will be collected and transferred to your next accommodation. The newly refurbished Cabanas hotel is situated at the Sun City Waterworld Lake, offering guests a contemporary twist and great ‘base’ to explore the resort. As the sun sets over the open spaces and rolling lawns the nights begin at the Cabanas Pool Deck, with chic cocktails and a vibrant island setting. No other resort in South Africa has as wide a variety of accommodation options as Sun City. If you’re looking for unsurpassed 5-star luxury, something to suit the whole family, or your own comfortable unit away from the crowds – we’ve got everything you need. Each hotel has its own unique style, character and attractions.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Cottages: Cabanas
Day 7

place Free Day in Sun City

History was made in 1979 when Sun City was opened in the North West to become the best holiday resort in South Africa, and for good reason. Home to the Valley of Waves and sprawled along the border of the Pilanesberg National Park, Sun City Resort enjoys the fine distinction of being the only surf-and-safari destination within a two-hour drive of landlocked Johannesburg. One of Africa’s premier vacation destinations, Sun City in South Africa is internationally recognized for its superb resort offering of hotels, attractions and world-class events. From the lavish opulence of The Palace of the Lost City to the casual elegance of the Cascades, the glamour of the annual Nedbank Golf Challenge to the tropical thrills of the Valley of Waves, Sun City delivers plenty to see and do in a stunning landscape.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Cottages: Cabanas
Day 8

place Departure Day

You will be collected from your accommodation and transported to the airport for your departure flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • DE WATERKANT COTTAGES & APARTMENTS
  • Black Rhino Game Lodge
  • Cabanas

Meals expand_less

  • Lunch (2)
  • Dinner (2)
  • Breakfast (4)

Transport expand_less

  • Transport during day tours
  • All airport transfers by road

Activities expand_less

  • Cape Point Tour
  • Wine Tour
  • 2x Pilansberg Game Drives

Not Included expand_less

  • Entrance and conservation fees not listed
  • Meals, tours & activities not specified or listed as optional
  • Flights, visas & insurance
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature

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