Spectacular South Africa
Spectacular South Africa
Spectacular South Africa
9 Days Starting in Cape Town and ending in Johannesburg
Visiting: Cape Town, Kalk Bay, Cape Winelands, Robben Island, Skukuza, Kruger National Park
Tour operator:
Tour code:
F660ZM20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Special diets catered:
Please advise request
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Discover one of the world’s seven wonders as you enjoy a spectacular sunset over Cape Town, the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and the Atlantic Ocean—seen from up high on Table Mountain. Explore Cape Town your way with the choice of joining your Travel Concierge for a sojourn around The Old Biscuit Mill—a vibrant artisan and culinary market, or a visit to the District Six Museum—a memorial dedicated to the 60,000 inhabitants forced to relocate after Apartheid destroyed the area. After visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site and former prison of Nelson Mandela on Robben Island, meet ex-prison guard Christo Brand for lunch at the Amy Foundation to hear fascinating stories about one of history’s most inspirational figures. In Kruger National Park, adventure out on a private open-air safari in search of the Big Five. Led by professional trackers, this once in a lifetime experience unfolds the largest game reserve in South Africa. At Boschendal Wine Estate, enjoy a Farm-to-Table lunch of locally sourced foods, harvested from the Werf Food Garden and cooked to perfection by Chef Allistaire Lawrence.The Activity Level of this tour is Balanced, meaning there is 1 to 3 miles of walking per day which may include some uneven surfaces such as cobblestones and stairs.
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- 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.
Make Travel Matter
Robben Island: Enjoy a visit to the Amy Foundation, a non-profit organisation. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience witness how the lives of vulnerable young people are being transformed through a variety of empowering programmes. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 1 & 4: No Poverty & Quality Education.
Exceptional Dining
Cape Town: Begin your journey in style with an outstanding Welcome Dinner at the More Quarters Hotel.
Kalk Bay: Take a seat at the elegant Harbour 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.
Camps Bay: An opulent culinary journey awaits this evening at the award-winning fine-dining Salsify Restaurant - a meal unlike any other.
Boschendal Wine Estate: Savour 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 Sands’ 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.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To The Mother City
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: More Quarters, Cape Town.
Meals Included: Dinner
After your private chauffeur escorts you to your hotel, dine on modern South African cuisine to begin your South Africa luxury tour.
Day 2: Cape Peninsula And Lunch In Kalk Bay
Location: Cape Town, Kalk Bay, Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: More Quarters, Cape Town.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
At Cape Point Nature Reserve, explore one of the world'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: Majestic Table Mountain Relaxed Start
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: More Quarters, Cape Town.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join a Local Expert at The Old Biscuit Mill to sample culinary delights. Or, visit the District Six Museum’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: Historic Cape Winelands Relaxed Start
Location: Cape Town, Cape Winelands, Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: More Quarters, Cape Town.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
At Vergelegen Estate, indulge in a wine tasting. At Boschendal Wine Estate savour a seasonal Farm-to-Table lunch before returning to Cape Town in a chauffeured vintage car.
Day 5: Amy Foundation And Robben Island
Location: Cape Town, Robben Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: More Quarters, Cape Town.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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: Luxury Safari Experience
Location: Cape Town, Skukuza, Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lion Sands Tinga Lodge, Kruger National Park.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Savor your first moments in Big Five territory, Kruger National Park. The Lion Sands Lodge welcomes you with luxury suites. End the day with an evening game drive and sundowners before a feast in your villa.
Day 7: Looking For The Big Five
Location: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lion Sands Tinga Lodge, Kruger National Park.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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: We're Going On A Safari
Location: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lion Sands Tinga Lodge, Kruger National Park.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Greet the dawn for a game drive keeping an eye out for buck and towering giraffes. Savour 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: Farewell South Africa
Location: Kruger National Park, Skukuza
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 utilised.
What's Included
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Meals
As detailed in itinerary.
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Additional Services
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary, available on departures with 15 or more guests.Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Complimentary airport transfers are included on start and end dates, when flights are included within the itinerary and when additional accommodation has been booked through Luxury Gold. Guests will be transferred with fellow Luxury Gold Travellers that arrive on the same flight.
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Fully Guided
You will be escorted by one of our fine Travel Concierges, handpicked to serve as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
What's Not Included
International Travel
Dining Summary
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 6 Lunch (L)
Additional Included Highlights
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Curated Experiences
- 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 Town: Join Christo Brand, a former prison guard of Nelson Mandela, for lunch at the Amy Foundation to hear fascinating stories about South Africa’s first Black President, a heroic figure who stood for freedom and justice throughout the late 20th century.
Magnificent Stays
- Kruger National Park: Situated in the Sabi Sands, which boasts one of the planet’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.
Passport Moments
- Cape Peninsula: Take the sweeping roads connecting the scenic bays of Cape Peninsula on one of the world’s legendary drives. Slip through the quaint beauty of Hout Bay and traverse the mountain road of Chapman’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, Lion’s Head, and the Atlantic Ocean. Watch the sunset with glass in hand at a mountaintop drinks reception.
- Winelands: Savour a locally sourced lunch at Boschendal Wine Estate and return to Cape Town in a chauffeured vintage car.
- 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 Mandela’s famous exile.
- Kruger National Park: Venture deep into the heart of one of the world’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.
Personalise your day
- 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.
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Complimentary airport transfers are included on start and end dates, when flights are included within the itinerary and when additional accommodation has been booked through Luxury Gold. Guests will be transferred with fellow Luxury Gold Travellers that arrive on the same flight.
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What is the maximum group size?
A max size of group is 22 guests.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in itinerary.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Ensure you have a valid passport for all the countries you will visit or travel through; many countries require your passport to be valid for a longer period than the length of your stay (usually a minimum of 6 months), so check what applies to your itinerary. You might also need to obtain visas (depending on your nationality). Talk to your Embassy if you are unclear about what documentation you require.
It is a good idea to have copies of your passport details, insurance policy, visas and credit card numbers, keeping them separate from the originals and perhaps leaving an additional copy with someone at home. -
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, English speaking tour guide on this tour.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Each guest can bring a single bag measuring no more than 77.5cm (30.5in) x 56cm (22in) x 32cm (12.5in) and weight not exceeding 50 lbs. (23kg). You can also bring one hand luggage bag that is no bigger than 12”x11”x6” (30x28x14cm) to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment. Hand luggage cannot have wheels or a telescopic handle.
If you wish to bring a second item of luggage, please request this at time of booking. Additional charges will apply. -
What is the tipping policy?
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Absolutely! We are very selective in who we work with and choose to only use hotels that take the health and well-being of our guests as seriously as we do and agree to meet expected guidelines and specifications. We only work with establishments that we are confident will consistently adhere to our standards.
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Which countries does Luxury Gold visit?
We offer incredible luxury trips in Europe, North America, South America, Hawaii, South-East Asia, the Indian sub-continent (including India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka), Australia and New Zealand.
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What other modes of transport does Luxury Gold use?
A Luxury Gold tour will include touring on high-speed trains, alpine cable cars, hydrofoils, river cruisers and horse-drawn carriages, in addition to our high-deck luxury coaches with extra legroom.
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Who travels with Luxury Gold?
We are delighted to welcome guests who have a shared love of travel, adventure, entertainment and exploration. A mix of solo travellers, couples, and groups of friends and family join us from all over the English-speaking world.
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What is the role of the Well-Being Director?
Working closely together with your Travelling Concierge, the Well-Being Director* will help make sure all necessary protocols are followed to ensure the health and wellbeing of all our guests. This includes our enhanced screening and hygiene protocols, complying with distancing and other requirements set by government authorities. They are also there to support our guests & answer any questions.
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