Icons of Southern Africa
Icons of Southern Africa
$1795
Icons of Southern Africa
7 Days Starting in Cape Town, South Africa and ending in Johannesburg, South Africa
Visiting: Cape Town, Mabula Game Reserve, Johannesburg
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Tour code:
AFCIM20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey with the "Icons of Southern Africa" tour, exploring the vibrant landscapes and rich culture of South Africa. Begin your adventure in Cape Town, where you'll enjoy a city orientation tour, including the colorful Bo-Kaap and the historic Castle of Good Hope. Ascend Table Mountain via the iconic Aerial Cableway for breathtaking views. Experience the thrill of three safari game drives at Mabula Game Reserve, seeking the majestic Big 5: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo. Travel in comfort aboard a luxury air-conditioned coach and stay in cherry-picked hotels and lodges. With an expert Travel Director guiding you, enjoy a variety of choice experiences, including a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Conclude your journey with an orientation tour of Johannesburg, exploring its vibrant history and culture. This tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion, ensuring a memorable South African experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: SunSquare Gardens
Accommodation Name: SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
Meals Included: Dinner
Nothing can quite prepare you for what awaits in Cape Town! Table Mountain, endless beaches, and big city scenes, all this and much more are ready to welcome you today. Explore the heart of the city and get a first-hand feel of this cosmopolitan buzz, before starting the trip off right, with your Travel Director and your fellow travellers, where excitement will be riding high.
Day 2: Cape Town Orientation And Free Time
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: SunSquare Gardens
Accommodation Name: SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
Meals Included: Breakfast
In what the locals call the ‘Mother City’, we’ll waste no time getting started. For us, there’s no better way to do it than an essential morning orientation tour to really get your bearings. Your Travel Director will paint a vivid picture of each and every spot, from the colourful facades and houses in Bo-Kaap to the lush Company Gardens and the 17th-century Castle of Good Hope. You’ll soon feel like you’re a part of history itself. Standing tall, the main event of today sees us hitting all new heights at you guessed it, Table Mountain via the iconic aerial cable way. As we pause to take in the 360-degree views stretching down the City Bowl, Atlantic Seaboard and beyond you’re sure to hear a collective ‘ahhhh’. With Table Mountain checked off, tailoring your afternoon is up next, with options that are just as iconic as the sights. Choose to take a relaxed e-bike ride along the beach before feeling the sand in your toes at a sunset beach braai (barbeque), or jam your way through a djembe drumming session, re-fuelling over a feast of traditional African treats.
Day 3: Cape Town Free Day
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: SunSquare Gardens
Accommodation Name: SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is about taking in Cape Town and surrounds, your way, and you’ll have options galore. Wine lovers could choose to pop the cork and sip their way through the day in the Cape Winelands, via the Franschhoek Wine Tram. Lovers of all things cars could feel the thrills at Franschhoek Motor Museum, home to many specialized cars and motorbikes created over the past century, followed by wine tastings and a picnic lunch. Other options for those whose perfect day is the great outdoors, lace your boots up for a guided hike to the top of Table Mountain, or take it up a notch on a thrilling mountain-biking trail.
Day 4: Cape Town - Johannesburg - Mabula Game Reserve
Location: Mabula Game Reserve
Accommodation: Safari Plains Game Lodge
Accommodation Name: Safari Plains Game Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Farewell Cape Town, it’s been a dream. But as they say, all good things must come to an end. We’ve got exciting news though, as another adventure in the form of a safari, awaits today! We board our included flight and say a quick hello to Johannesburg, before hopping straight to it as we make tracks to Mabula Game Reserve, home to the main event. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the UNESECO listed Waterberg Mountains, the fantasy of coming to Africa will really set in. Wild, open and magical, in our 4x4 vehicle, it will be all eyes peeled as the sun sets over the bushveld and the animals begin to emerge.
Day 5: Mabula Game Reserve Safari Game Drives
Location: Mabula Game Reserve
Accommodation: Safari Plains Game Lodge
Accommodation Name: Safari Plains Game Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You’ll be rising early today as we go in search of lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo that make up the magnificent Big 5, and there’s no better way to do it than with our Local Guide leading the charge. Feel like a true explorer as we navigate the dusty tracks in pursuit of spotting animals in both the vegetation and sparse open spaces while learning all about the area under our Guide’s expert knowledge of the area. Whether you spot the Big 5 or not, there’s no doubt you’ll enjoy this truly magical experience. So take a moment to put your camera down and soak up sights, sounds, and smells of Africa.
Day 6: Mabula Game Reserve - Johannesburg
Location: Johannesburg
Accommodation: Protea Balalaika
Accommodation Name: Protea Balalaika
Meals Included: Breakfast
We’ll bid a fond farewell to the bushveld, tucking into a tasty breakfast, and just like that it's time to head back to civilisation to our next city stop, Johannesburg. Johannesburg is hard to resist, and we’ll get our bearings first up with an orientation of its sights and sounds with your Travel Director. With an afternoon to explore your way take the opportunity to get a history fix at Soweto, delving into the infamous history of South Africa's oldest township and once home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners. For a slice of adventure, consider donning a helmet to explore the Sterkfontein Caves and wander the Maropeng Visitor Centre, where humanity’s origin story comes to life through interactive exhibits. However you choose to explore this afternoon, you’ll be sure to have taken away a piece of why people fall in love with the people and energy in this vibrant city.
Day 7: Depart Johannesburg
Location: Johannesburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your trip around southern Africa's icons comes to an end today. Say 'totsiens' (until we see each other again) as you prepare to return home.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director or Driver Guide
An expert Travel Director or Driver Guide is included to enhance your travel experience.
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Cherry picked hotels and lodges
Accommodation in cherry-picked hotels and lodges, all tried and trusted, is included.
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Many meals and daily breakfasts
Many meals and daily breakfasts are included in the tour package.
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Luxury air-conditioned coach
Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach is included.
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Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
An extensive variety of Choice Experiences is included in the tour.
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Airport transfers
Airport transfers are provided on the first and last travel day, with conditions applying.
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Flight Cape Town to Johannesburg
The flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg is included.
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City orientation tour
City orientation tour including Bo-Kaap and the Castle of Good Hope is included.
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Visit to Table Mountain
Visit to Table Mountain via Aerial Cableway is included.
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Safari vehicle game drives
Three included safari vehicle game drives in search of the Big 5 are part of the tour.
What's Not Included
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Some Meals
Not all meals are covered, giving you the flexibility to explore local cuisines on your own.
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Optional Experiences
Some optional experiences and excursions may incur an additional cost.
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Personal Expenses
Items of a personal nature, including souvenirs, laundry, and tips, are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style and comfort with a luxury air-conditioned coach, providing a seamless and enjoyable journey between destinations.
Accommodation
Enjoy your stay in cherry-picked hotels and lodges, all tried and trusted, ensuring comfort and quality throughout your journey.
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 6 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
Essentials
- City orientation tour includes Bo-Kaap and the Castle of Good Hope. Visit Table Mountain via Aerial Cableway
- Three included safari vehicle game drives, in search of lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo that make up the magnificent Big 5.
- Orientation tour of Johannesburg
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour uses a luxury air-conditioned coach for transportation.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, airport transfers are provided on the first and last travel day, although conditions apply.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
The tour includes stays at cherry-picked hotels and lodges that are tried and trusted.
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Will there be opportunities to see the Big 5 during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes three safari vehicle game drives in search of the Big 5: lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo.
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Is there a flight included in the tour itinerary?
Yes, the tour includes a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Many meals and daily breakfasts are included, but not all meals are covered, allowing flexibility to explore local cuisines.
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What activities are available during the free day in Cape Town?
During the free day in Cape Town, you can choose to explore the Cape Winelands, visit the Franschhoek Motor Museum, hike Table Mountain, or enjoy a mountain-biking trail.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty and joy of taking a guided vacation with Costsaver is that you get to meet, travel and make friends with people from all over the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Costsaver is proud to be a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation started in 2008. To date the charity has donated over US$2 million to assist underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives around the globe.
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Costsaver requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of costsaver charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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