Complimentary Lodge Transfer from Kapama River Lodge to Hoedspruit Airport for your trip home.
(Breakfast)
South Africa in Style
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Arrival - Johannesburg
On arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, you will meet your transfer to your hotel.
Private dinner with return transfers to Sanctuary Mandela, where you will enjoy a 3-course set menu dinner.
Accommodation: Sandton Sun & Towers or similar (Dinner)
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Johannesburg
After breakfast, enjoy a Private Full Day Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour.
Discover Johannesburg’s powerful history through three of its most significant landmarks. Begin at the Apartheid Museum, a world‑class institution tracing the rise and fall of the Apartheid system through immersive exhibitions, original artefacts, and compelling multimedia displays. Continue to Mandela House in Soweto, a national monument offering intimate insight into Nelson Mandela’s family life and legacy. Visit the Hector Pieterson Museum, commemorating the 1976 Soweto Uprising and honouring the students who stood against injustice.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (beverages excluded) during this meaningful and moving journey through South Africa’s modern history.
Accommodation: Sandton Sun & Towers or similar (Breakfast & Lunch)
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Cape Town
After breakfast, transfer to OR Tambo International Airport for your flight to Cape Town. On arrival, you’ll be met and taken to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Accommodation: Southern Sun The Cullinan or similar (Breakfast)
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Cape Town
Your morning starts with breakfast before your private transfer ad guide take you up Table Mountain by aerial cableway (weather permitting) for sweeping views across Cape Town and its coastline.
Continue to the colourful Bo‑Kaap for a warm and authentic home‑hosted lunch with Shaamiela Samodien, celebrating Cape Malay flavours and culture.
In the afternoon, explore the magnificent Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, set against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain and home to more than 7,000 species of southern African flora. Wander the garden’s easy pathways and enjoy one of the world’s great natural heritage sites.
Accommodation: Southern Sun The Cullinan or similar (Breakfast)
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Cape Town
Begin your day with a private Cape Peninsula tour in a luxury vehicle accompanied by an English‑speaking driver and guide. Travel along the dramatic Chapman’s Peak Drive (weather permitting), a spectacular coastal route carved into the mountainside and renowned for its sweeping ocean views.
Continue to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, exploring rugged landscapes, rich biodiversity, and panoramic viewpoints. Ride the Flying Dutchman Funicular to the old lighthouse for effortless access to the summit and breathtaking vistas over the peninsula.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting Boulders Beach, home to a protected colony of African penguins. Stroll along wooden boardwalks for close‑up viewing of these charismatic birds in their natural habitat, surrounded by the granite boulders and calm waters that make this beach one of Cape Town’s most beloved attractions.
Accommodation: Southern Sun The Cullinan or similar (Breakfast & Lunch)
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Cape Town
Enjoy a privately guided full‑day journey through the Cape Winelands. Your day includes three curated wine tastings per person, showcasing the region’s celebrated estates and varietals.
Lunch is enjoyed at a local restaurant — with a seasonal twist: a relaxed Boschendal picnic in summer, or a cosy restaurant lunch in winter.
Accommodation: Southern Sun The Cullinan or similar (Breakfast & Lunch)
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Cape Town
Today is yours to enjoy, with a range of optional experiences to choose from.
Option 1: Great White Shark Cage Diving (Full Day, Shared)
Option 2: Township & Robben Island Tour (Full Day, Shared)
Option 3: Anti‑Apartheid Tour (Half Day, Shared)
Option 4: Hopper Scenic Helicopter Flight (12 minutes, Shared)
Option 5: Robben Island Ferry (Shared, Weather Permitting)
This evening we will enjoy a festive evening at GOLD Restaurant, featuring a multi‑course African dining experience, live entertainment, and a Djembe drumming session. Includes: Dinner, entertainment, drumming, gratuity
Accommodation: Southern Sun The Cullinan or similar (Breakfast & Dinner)
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Limpopo Province, Kruger National Park
Travel to Hoedspruit today, the gateway to Limpopo’s world‑class nature reserves and striking landscapes. This northern region offers exceptional safari experiences, unforgettable Kruger sunsets, and a rich blend of African culture and cuisine. After your private transfer to Cape Town International Airport and flight to Hoedspruit, you’ll be met for a complimentary transfer to Kapama River Lodge, where your safari adventure begins.
Your stay includes two open‑vehicle game drives daily, guided bush walks, all meals, afternoon tea and snacks, and a selection of local and premium beverages.
Set within the largest private reserve adjoining the Kruger National Park, Kapama River Lodge offers luxury accommodation and superb wildlife viewing — including frequent Big Five sightings. Between activities, relax by the pool or in the spacious lounges, and enjoy atmospheric bush dining across multiple venues, from riverbed dinners to Pan‑African cuisine at the Rhino Boma and seasonal dishes at the Siyatla Lounge. A curated wine cellar completes the experience with exceptional South African wines.
Accommodation: Kapama River Lodge (All inclusive)
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Limpopo Province, Kruger National Park
from $9840 per person
Optional: Experience
Inclusions
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10 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 5 dinners
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Transfers, sightseeing and excursions as per programme using an air-conditioned vehicle
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Included domestic economy-class flights: Johannesburg - Cape Town and Cape Town - Hoedspruit
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Entrance fees to sightseeing venues as stated in the itinerary above
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Transport in private touring vehicles
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Guide and Driver meals & accommodation where applicable
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Porterage at airports and hotels (1 x standard piece of luggage per person)
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Local English-speaking driver on all transfers
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Local English-speaking driver and guide or driver/guide on all sightseeing excursions
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Gratuities for meals, tourist guides, drivers, game rangers and trackers and housekeeping
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International Airfares
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Any meals which are not mentioned in the above inclusions
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Any alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages during any of the meals
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Gratuities, Laundry or any personal items (unless specified)
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Any changes you may choose to make during your holiday
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Travel Insurance
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Any applicable visa charges
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Any additional sightseeing, activities or services not specifically mentioned
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Any itinerary amendments made after confirmation
Exclusions
Pricing
Day 7 Options
Option 1...Great White Shark Cage Diving (Full Day, Shared) - $480 per person
Experience the thrill of cage diving in Shark Alley, one of the world’s premier Great White shark sites. No dive certification required.
Includes: Conservation fees, light breakfast
Excludes: Lunch, all unspecified services
Approx. 06:00–17:00
Option 2...Township & Robben Island Tour (Full Day, Shared) - $275 per person
Explore South Africa’s past and present through visits to Bo‑Kaap, District Six, and Langa Township, followed by an afternoon ferry to Robben Island (weather permitting).
Includes: District Six & Langa, church visit on Sundays, guided Robben Island tour
Excludes: Lunch, all unspecified services
Option 3...Anti‑Apartheid Tour (Half Day, Shared) - $90 per person
A powerful journey through key Cape Flats sites linked to the anti‑Apartheid struggle, including memorials to Ashley Kriel, Anton Fransch, and the Trojan Horse Massacre, ending at Cape Town City Hall, where Nelson Mandela addressed the nation in 1990.
Includes: Site visits, light street‑food lunch
Excludes: All unspecified services
Approx. 09:00–12:30 (Mon–Sat)
Option 4...Hopper Scenic Helicopter Flight (12 minutes) - $325 per person
A breathtaking aerial overview of Cape Town, flying from the V&A Waterfront over Robben Island, Table Mountain, the Twelve Apostles, and the Atlantic coastline.
Includes: Scenic routing, complimentary transfer to NAC helipad (within 5 km)
Excludes: All unspecified services Guests make their own way to/from the Waterfront
Option 5...Robben Island Ferry (Shared, Weather Permitting) - $90 per person
Ferry from the V&A Waterfront to Robben Island, with a guided visit led by former political prisoners and a viewing of Nelson Mandela’s cell.
Includes: Scheduled ferry & guided tour
Excludes: All unspecified services Guests make their own way to/from the departure point similar (Breakfast & Dinner)