9 days tour

Spectacular South Africa (Small Groups, Base, 9 Days)

$ 11,325 .00 USD

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Spectacular South Africa (Small Groups, Base, 9 Days)

This tour includes:

Transport

Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available. Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.

Meals

5 Dinner (D) 8 Breakfast (B) 6 Lunch (L) Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure. On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed. Cape Town: Join Christo Brand, a former prison guard of Nelson Mandela, for lunch at the Amy Foundation to hear fascinating stories about South Africaโ€™s first Black President, a heroic figure who stood for freedom and justice throughout the late 20th century. Cape Town: Begin your journey in style with an outstanding Welcome Dinner at the Azure Restaurant. Taste exquisite flavors from executive chef Christo Pretorius as you glimpse spectacular views of the Atlantic from your dazzling vantage point over Camps Bay. Kalk Bay: Take a seat at the elegant Harbor House in Kalk Bay for a sumptuous lunch with wine, accompanied by endless views of False Bay and the Hottentots Mountain Range rising in the distance. Dine on freshly caught fish prepared with flair. Boschendal Wine Estate: Savor a delicious Farm-to-Table meal at the award-winning Werf Restaurant, renowned for its sustainability. Chef Allistaire Lawrence presents a menu guided by the seasons with local and ethically sourced produce brought to the fore in each dish. Kruger National Park: Dine under the twinkling stars of the Kruger sky as Lion Sandsโ€™ expert chefs prepare a sumptuous Celebration Dinner. Toast with fine local wines to your adventures in the unspoilt wilderness as you taste mouthwatering modern dishes based on traditional recipes.

Guide

Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19. All Travel Concierges and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.

Accommodation

Kruger National Park: Situated in the Sabi Sands, which boasts one of the planetโ€™s highest concentrations of animal species, the Lion Sands Lodges offer, luxury suites with private decks and plunge pools, and an open-air lounge and dining area, overlooking the Sabie River.

Others

Choose between two carefully selected activities Cape Town: Visit the District Six Museum, a memorial dedicated to the area destroyed during the Apartheid era and the 60,000 inhabitants who were forced to relocate. Cape Town: Join a Local Expert for a visit of trendy The Old Biscuit Mill, a vibrant market and creative hub in the city. Meet some of the vendors, browse the stalls and sample culinary delights. Cape Winelands: Sip the award-winning wines of the Vergelegen Estate during a private tasting. Take a stroll through some of the 18 unique gardens of the manor house while you visit. Cape Winelands: Get on a bike and explore of of the nearby vineyards with a guide. Kruger National Park: Join your ranger for a bush walk where you can experience the thrill of tracking different wildlife. Kruger National Park: Enjoy a relaxing high tea served in the peaceful surrounds of Lion Sands, with only birdsong for company. Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences. In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level. Included at all hotels. Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included. Kruger National Park: Situated in the Sabi Sands, which boasts one of the planetโ€™s highest concentrations of animal species, the Lion Sands Lodges offer exquisite luxury suites with private decks and plunge pools, and an open-air lounge and dining area, overlooking the Sabie River. Robben Island: Enjoy a visit to the Amy Foundation, a non-profit organization. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience witness how the lives of vulnerable young people are being transformed through a variety of empowering programmes. Cape Peninsula: Take the sweeping roads connecting the scenic bays of Cape Peninsula on one of the worldโ€™s legendary drives. Slip through the quaint beauty of Hout Bay and traverse the mountain road of Chapmanโ€™s Peak on your journey to Cape Point. Cape Point Nature Reserve: Wander the immaculate wilderness and distinctive flora of Cape Point Nature Reserve in the invigorating ocean breeze. Spot resident creatures from the sprightly reebok to the evasive eland alongside the striking Cape Mountain zebra and the legendary Cape baboons. Cape Point Nature Reserve: Pay a visit to the secluded Boulders Beach and marvel at its local residents, a colony of African penguins who can be seen frolicking in the water. Table Mountain: Rise to the summit of Table Mountain in the famous cable car and look out to 360-degree views across Cape Town, Lionโ€™s Head, and the Atlantic Ocean. Watch the sunset with glass in hand at a mountaintop drinks reception. Winelands: Relax and enjoy the view as you are returned to Cape Town in a chauffeur-driven vintage car. Gaze out to the beauty of the passing scenery in the late afternoon sun as you reflect on your dayโ€™s adventure in the winelands. Robben Island: Meet an ex-political prisoner and hear their first-hand stories on your visit to the poignant historical facility of Robben Island. Explore the former jail under the guidance of a knowledgeable Local Expert and discover the tales of Nelson Mandelaโ€™s famous exile. Kruger National Park: Venture deep into the heart of one of the worldโ€™s largest game reserves on a thrilling three-day safari. Experience six game drives in a private, open-air safari vehicle and keep your eyes peeled for any of the Big Five.

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Luxury Gold through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Luxury Gold from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guestsโ€™ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Spectacular South Africa (Small Groups, Base, 9 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To The Mother City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To The Mother City

      After your private chauffeur escorts you to the award-winning Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, dine on modern South African cuisine to begin your South Africa luxury tour.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Cape Peninsula And Lunch In Kalk Bay
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Cape Peninsula And Lunch In Kalk Bay

      At Cape Point Nature Reserve, explore one of the worldโ€™s most pristine wildernesses. Rare wildlife sightings continue at Boulders Beach as you learn about the resident colony of African penguins before lunch overlooking Kalk Bay.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Majestic Table Mountain Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Majestic Table Mountain Relaxed Start

      Join a Local Expert at The Old Biscuit Mill to sample culinary delights. Or, visit the District Six Museumโ€™s memorial dedicated to the area destroyed during Apartheid. End the day in decadent style, enjoying drinks and views over Cape Town atop Table Mountain.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Historic Cape Winelands Relaxed Start
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Historic Cape Winelands Relaxed Start

      At Vergelegen Estate, indulge in a wine tasting. At Boschendal Wine Estate savor a seasonal Farm-to-Table lunch before returning to Cape Town in a chauffeured vintage car.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Amy Foundation And Robben Island
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Amy Foundation And Robben Island

      Hear stories from a Local Historian and meet a former-political prisoner at UNESCO World Heritage Site, Robben Island. At the Victor Verster prison where Nelson Mandela spent the last months of his imprisonment, join a former guard for an onsite lunch at the non-profit Amy Foundation.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Luxury Safari Experience
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Luxury Safari Experience

      Savor your first moments in Big Five territory, Kruger National Park. The Lion Sands Lodge welcomes you with luxury suites.โ€ฏEnd the day with an evening game drive and sundowners before a feast in your villa.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Looking For The Big Five
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Looking For The Big Five

      With the help of your expert guide, spot leopards, crocodiles, hippos and elephants on your morning game drive. Relax over high tea or join your ranger for a bush walk. Enjoy your second drive searching for rhino, buffalo and lions as the sun sets beyond the savannah.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Weโ€™Re Going On A Safari
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Weโ€™Re Going On A Safari

      Greet the dawn for a game drive keeping an eye out for buck and towering giraffes. Savor breakfast at your villa before a leisurely birding walk. After your final evening game drive, raise a toast to adventure as you dine beneath a blanket of stars.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Farewell South Africa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Farewell South Africa

      Embark on one last morning game-drive before you conclude your Cape Town to Skukuza luxury tour with a private transfer to the Skukuza Airport.On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

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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: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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