12 days tour

South Africa: See & Experience It All In 12 Days, 1St Class

South Africa: See & Experience It All In 12 Days, 1St Class

This tour includes:

Meals

Breakfast is included at the hotel. We do our best to ensure you are being offered healthy and tasty local cuisine.

Guide

Our tour guides/drivers are licensed, speak English and know how to bring excitement to your day. What we deliver is the complete opposite of the cookie-cutting tours the big corporations offer, leaving you in complete boredom. Although our tour guides/drivers are attentive, accommodating, and engaged, they also know when to give you your private space and free time. Itโ€™s a perfect balance. *Female guides are available upon request. Note that although virtually all activities on this multi-day tour are shared with other travelers, we can make the trip almost completely private, per your request, at an additional cost. Typically, the only private activities are the sightseeing tour in the city of Durban, the suspension bridge at Tsitsikamma National Parkโ€™s Storms River and visiting the viewpoint and the waterfront in the coastal town of Knysna.

Others

Air-Conditioned Vehicle All Entry Fees All Ground & Water Transportation English-Speaking Tour Guides *Female guides available upon request

Transport

We take care of almost all of your ground transportation needs once you are on the tour.

Not included:

Accommodation

Below are the names of the hotels where we commonly have our customers stay. Note this is subject to availability. Night 1: Kruger National Park, Preferred Accommodation: Pretoriouskop Rest Camp or Skukuza Rest Camp Nights 2-3: Hazyview, Preferred Accommodation: Perryโ€™s Bridge Hollow Boutique Hotel Nights 4-6: Durban, Preferred Accommodation: Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Nights 7-8: Knysna, Preferred Accommodation: Rex Hotel Nights 9-11: Cape Town, Preferred Accommodation: Pepperclub Hotel This tour includes lodging for 1 night, specifically at Kruger National Park. However, upon request, we can book accommodation for you for all nights at establishments which meet your needs. For years, we automatically included 5-star hotels in our travel packages. In the interest of our customers, we ultimately decided to reduce the price of our tours and encourage specifically those with higher expectations to simply request room upgrades. Why? Some of our customers want simple and clean but ultimately cheap rooms. Some of our customers want 4-star hotels and are willing to pay more. Others want nothing short of 5-star extravagance. There isnโ€™t a way to uphold ONE standard for hotels in our travel packages considering everyone has a different budget. What we CAN uphold are the standard and quality of our tours, all of which offer nothing short of a first-class experience. Again, upon request, we can upgrade your room type for the night included as well as book lodging for all nights on this tour. Let us know and we will provide you with pricing options.

Others

Bungee Jumping at the Bloukrans River Bridge Alcohol Travel Visa (only applicable to citizens of certain countries) There is a hotel sales tax which guests are required to pay directly. Unfortunately, the South African government does not permit anyone except for the guests themselves from paying this.

Insurance

All participants are required to book travel insurance within 72 hours of booking this tour. At a minimum, such insurance must cover cancellations, medical expenses, evacuations, flight loss or delays and 24/7 assistance.

Flights

Although airfare is not included in the price, we will find you the exact flights you need. Just ask. Below are the domestic flights needed for this tour: Day 1: Johannesburg or Cape Town to Kruger National Park (Mpumalanga Airport) Day 4: Kruger National Park (Mpumalanga Airport) to Durban Day 7: Durban to Port Elizabeth Day 9: George to Cape Town

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Itinerary of your trip South Africa: See & Experience It All In 12 Days, 1St Class

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival & Night Safari
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival & Night Safari

      Our tour starts at the Kruger National Park, officially at 8:00pm. Please be in the lobby at this time, as your tour guide and driver should be waiting for you there. We are to be taken into the park for a night safari. Animals often seen at this hour include lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, zebras, elephants and buffaloes.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Exploring One Of The Largest Game Reserves In Africa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Exploring One Of The Largest Game Reserves In Africa

      We spent the day exploring Kruger National Park by Jeep. Kruger has more species of large mammals than any other game reserve in Africa. All the so-called โ€˜big fiveโ€™ game animals roam within this park. They are the lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and Cape buffalo. Following the full-day safari, we relocate to the village of Hazyview.

  • Day 3 Day 3: A Postcard-Perfect River Canyon Site & Godโ€™S Window
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: A Postcard-Perfect River Canyon Site & Godโ€™S Window

      We make a daytrip today to Blyde River Canyon. If to compare canyons worldwide, Blyde is one of the largest on earth. It has some of the deepest precipitous cliffs of any canyon on the planet. It is also the second largest canyon in Africa. Attractions we visit include Graskop Gorge, Godโ€™s Window cliffs, Lisbon Falls, Bourkeโ€™s Luck Potholes and a viewpoint called Three Rondavels.

  • Day 4 Day 4: The Subtropical Climate & Extensive Beaches Of Durban
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: The Subtropical Climate & Extensive Beaches Of Durban

      We relocate by flight from Kruger National Park to Durban. We have a private tour guide and driver who shows us the highlights of South Africaโ€™s third largest city. One of the many attractions we visit is the Golden Mile beachfront.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Rhinos In A Park & Seeing Hippos & Crocodiles By Boat
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Rhinos In A Park & Seeing Hippos & Crocodiles By Boat

      We go on a daytrip today. First is Hluhluweโ€“iMfolozi Park. It is the oldest proclaimed nature reserve in Africa and has the largest population of white rhinos in the world. Whatโ€™s more, each of the big five game animals can be found there. Next is iSimangaliso Wetland Park, where the Saint Lucia Game Reserve serves as our focal point. The park is home to around 1,200 crocodiles and 800 hippos. Other animals roaming around include elephants, leopards, rhinos and buffalos. Sea animals include whales, dolphins and marine turtles. We explore the reserve by boat.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Traditional Beer, Prehistoric Cave Paintings, Hanging Out With Natives & An Incredibly Scenic Drive
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Traditional Beer, Prehistoric Cave Paintings, Hanging Out With Natives & An Incredibly Scenic Drive

      We go on another daytrip today. The first stop is uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park. It is known for exceptional beauty, ancient caves and rock shelters. In fact, this park has the largest and most concentrated group of prehistoric paintings in Africa south of the Sahara. Some of the cave paintings may date back to 100,000 years ago. Next is South Africaโ€™s most scenic drive, known as the Sani Pass. The last destination for today is the country of Lesotho. There we meet natives as well as are offered traditional beer and homemade bread.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Zip Lining, Bungee Jumping, A Suspension Bridge Walk & A Charming Coastal Town
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Zip Lining, Bungee Jumping, A Suspension Bridge Walk & A Charming Coastal Town

      We relocate from Durban to Knysna, making several stops en route. From the airport in Port Elizabeth, we are taken to Tsitsikamma National Park. The first stop within this park is Storms River. There we go on a guided zip lining tour. Next, we go on a suspension bridge walk. Afterwards, we head to Bloukrans River Bridge. It is home to one of the worldโ€™s highest commercial bridge bungees. You do not have to jump! It is an optional activity (with an additional charge). Last but definitely not least is the coastal town of Knysna. Before checking into the hotel, we are taken to a fantastic viewpoint at Knysna Heads and then walk around the waterfront.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Crawling Through Caves & A Sunset Boat Cruise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Crawling Through Caves & A Sunset Boat Cruise

      We go on a daytrip today. We start at the Cango Caves. We are provided with two different options for exploring. There is a Standard Tour and an Adventure Tour. The Adventure Tour consists of crawling through narrow passages and climbing up steep rock formations guided by small lights. Both tours feature halls and limestone formations. Following our tour, we are taken to the Cango Wildlife Ranch. There we are provided with a guided tour. The ranch is home to around 90 different species of animals. Lastly for today, we head to the Knysna Waterfront Pier. There we take the sunset boat cruise. The boat is called John Benn. It is best described as a double-decker floating restaurant offering lagoon cruises to the Knysna Heads.

  • Day 9 Day 9: One Of The Most Notorious Prisons On Earth & The Countryโ€™S Showcase City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: One Of The Most Notorious Prisons On Earth & The Countryโ€™S Showcase City

      We relocate by flight from Knysna/George to Cape Town. An attractive city resting upon natural beauty, surrounded with fine scenery and dominated by Table Mountain, this relatively prosperous metropolis is the undisputed architectural gem of South Africa. Cape Town is not only the most popular international city destination in the country but in Africa as a whole! This is due to its good climate, its intimate setting and the plenty of historic landmarks dating from colonial times. No trip to South Africa is complete without a visit to Cape Town.

      From the city, we are taken on a boat ride to Robben Island. There we are provided with a guided tour. Nobel Laureate and former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on this island. Once used for the isolation of mainly political prisoners, Robben Island is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following our tour, we return to Cape Townโ€™s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. It attracts more than 23 million visitors a year. The complex houses over 450 retail outlets. It is also still a working harbor.

  • Day 10 Day 10: The Heartland Of South Africaโ€™S Wine Production
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: The Heartland Of South Africaโ€™S Wine Production

      We make a daytrip today to Cape Winelands. This area, famous for its vineyards, is only a 1-hour drive away from Cape Town. Thanks to Cape Winelands, South Africa ranks among the top wine producing countries in the world. Wine tasting is included on our tour, specifically in the estates.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Classic Sites, An Island Overtaken By Seals, Greeting Penguins, Nice Beaches & Stunning Viewpoints
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Classic Sites, An Island Overtaken By Seals, Greeting Penguins, Nice Beaches & Stunning Viewpoints

      Today we explore in and around Cape Town. Highlights include a beach stretch called Sea Point, Camps Bay Beach, Maidenโ€™s Cove, Hout Bay, Duiker Island (seals are everywhere), Chapmanโ€™s Peak, Noordhoek Beach, Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape of Good Hope, False Bay, Simonโ€™s Town, Boulderโ€™s Penguins Colony (home to approximately 2,500 breeding penguins), Muizenberg Beachfront (home to colorful beach huts) and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Our Tour Ends Today
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Our Tour Ends Today

      Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport in Cape Town.


      Note that if you can extend your trip, consider doing so. Give yourself another day or two to explore inside the city. Upon request, we can provide you with a private tour guide and driver.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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