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Essence of South Africa

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  • Length

    10 Days

  • Quality
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  • Starts in

    Cape Town (South Africa)

  • Ends in

    Johannesburg (South Africa)

  • Available Tour Start Dates

    OCT 13, 2024 to DEC 19, 2025 These are the tour start dates for instances of this tour that were available the last time Trafalgar sent us such information. There may be other departures for this tour that are not available (i.e. sold out or cancelled).

  • Activity Level

    No Rating Provided These are tours that the vendor has not electronically communicated an activity level for. Contact us if you would like to know the activity level for any of these tours.

  • Language

    English

  • Guaranteed Date(s)
    Yes means that there is at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur. No means that there is not at least one tour date that the vendor guarantees will occur, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on each tour in order for each one to occur. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).

    Yes

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Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$5,453.24
Includes $588.00 of included costs
  • • $318: Intra Tour Air Cape Town to Hoedspruit
  • • $47: Intra Tour Air Tax Cape Town to Hoedspruit
  • • $178: Intra Tour Air Hoedspruit to Johannesburg
  • • $45: Intra Tour Air Tax Hoedspruit to Johannesburg

Overview

Bush, beach and two vibrant cities – capture the essence of South Africa on this culmination of a Cape Town to Kruger experience, including Johannesburg, the 'City of Gold'.

Visited During Tour

Cape Peninsula (South Africa) | Cape Town (South Africa) | Cape Winelands (South Africa) | Hermanus (South Africa) | Hoedspruit (South Africa) | Johannesburg (South Africa)

Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
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Dates, Offers & Prices

The following are Essence of South Africa tour dates available from Trafalgar. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.

Pricing Type: Double Occupancy
Pricing is per person, based on two people per reservation
Start Date  End Date  Bonus Offers From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price available on this tour date. Price is for the tour only, unless noted otherwise. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare, travel insurance, and more, are additional.
Guaranteed?
Yes means that that the vendor guarantees that tour date will occur. No means that the vendor does not guarantee the tour will occur on that date, which usually means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on that date in order to confirm it. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).
Sunday Nov 17, 2024 Tuesday Nov 26, 2024 Trafalgar Sale
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Available for new bookings made starting 10/14/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

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Trafalgar Sale
No Booking Fees!

No Booking Fees!

We do not charge booking fees on any Trafalgar tours.

You're sure to enjoy more affordable Trafalgar tour packages when booking with us!

Contact us for pricing and availability.
Available for new bookings made starting 10/14/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.

$5,453.24
Includes $588.00 of included costs
  • • $318: Intra Tour Air Cape Town to Hoedspruit
  • • $47: Intra Tour Air Tax Cape Town to Hoedspruit
  • • $178: Intra Tour Air Hoedspruit to Johannesburg
  • • $45: Intra Tour Air Tax Hoedspruit to Johannesburg
Yes
(Departure #20241117)
Sunday Oct 13, 2024 Tuesday Oct 22, 2024 Trafalgar Sale
Exclusive Rates on all Trafalgar Tours!

Exclusive Rates on all Trafalgar Tours!

Book any Trafalgar tour with us and you'll get the best deal possible!

Contact us for pricing and availability.
Available for new bookings made starting 10/14/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.

Trafalgar Sale
No Booking Fees!

No Booking Fees!

We do not charge booking fees on any Trafalgar tours.

You're sure to enjoy more affordable Trafalgar tour packages when booking with us!

Contact us for pricing and availability.
Available for new bookings made starting 10/14/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice.

Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.

$5,453.24
Includes $588.00 of included costs
  • • $318: Intra Tour Air Cape Town to Hoedspruit
  • • $47: Intra Tour Air Tax Cape Town to Hoedspruit
  • • $178: Intra Tour Air Hoedspruit to Johannesburg
  • • $45: Intra Tour Air Tax Hoedspruit to Johannesburg
Yes
(Departure #20241013)
Tour Itinerary
Trafalgar Tour Code 380-1046

Essence of South Africa

Trafalgar Tour Code 380-1046

Map of Essence of South Africa from Trafalgar
  • Day
    1

    Welcome to Cape Town

    South Africa’s ‘Mother City’ and her iconic Table Mountain extend a warm welcome as you embark on a small group journey that will reveal the highlights of South Africa. Spend the day delving into Cape Town’s cosmopolitan surrounds before joining your fellow travelers and Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner.

    • Meals Included:
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Southern Sun The Cullinan
  • Day
    2

    Table Mountain and Tour Cape Town

    This morning, we encounter Table Mountain first-hand, ascending via aerial cableway to its vast flat top – a rocky wonderland of rich Cape fynbos and curious dassies (hyraxes). Peer over the bustling City Bowl and Atlantic Seaboard keeping a keen eye out for the landmarks your Travel Director will show you during this morning's city tour, including Company Gardens, Bo-Kaap and the Castle of Good Hope. The rest of the day is yours to explore Cape Town at leisure. Ramble up Bree Street to sample the city’s vibrant coffee culture or take a stroll along the Sea Point promenade with the fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Consider joining our Optional Experience to explore infamous Robben Island, with your guide revealing its turbulent past and the cell where Nelson Mandela spent the majority of his prison term.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Southern Sun The Cullinan
  • Day
    3

    Circumnavigate the Cape Peninsula

    Circumnavigate the Cape Peninsula, from trendy Camps Bay to Cape Point and back. The crashing waves of the Atlantic to your right, the rocky 12 Apostles to your left, wind your way along one of the world’s most magnificent coastal roads towards the outcrop that is Africa’s most extreme south-western tip. Say a quiet hello to the shy penguins of Boulders Beach, see the Cape of Good Hope and travel through charming coastal towns along the way.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: Southern Sun The Cullinan
  • Day
    4

    Cape Winelands and Hermanus Excursion Connect with Locals

    Venture to the town of Franschhoek and see during your orientation why it is proclaimed as one of the most beautiful wine valleys in the world. Take the scenic Franschhoek Pass to the coastal town of Hermanus for your Be My Guest experience. Connect With Locals when you meet local business owner Stefan, who will treat you to a delicious traditional braai (barbecue) featuring deliciacies such as boerewors, pap and melktert. Over a glass of his homemade wine he’ll share stories of his life in South Africa’s whale watching capital. Return to Cape Town via a scenic driving route, arriving in the late afternoon. Enjoy your evening at leisure.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Be My Guest
      Being a guest in a local home for a meal prepared with love - enjoying an exchange of conversation and a first-hand look into the local life - was a revolutionary concept for group travel just a decade ago. Enter Be My Guest, Trafalgar’s original local travel experience, born from the idea of enhancing human connections between host (the local) and guest (the traveller).
    • Accommodations: Southern Sun The Cullinan
  • Day
    5

    From City to Safari

    This morning you’ll bid farewell to the 'Mother City' and fly to Hoedspruit where a private game reserve near South Africa's great Kruger National Park beckons. Start your time in the South African bushveld with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience visit to a local Shangaan village. Learn about the traditions and customs of the Shangaan people and how the Eco Academy there provides eco and wildlife education. The visit includes a simple meal of grilled chicken, pap, Shangaan style cabbage, and for the brave, the opportunity to try mopani worms! Settle in to one of Trafalgar’s Stays With Stories, Becks Safari Lodge, your home in the bush for the next three nights.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Becks Safari Lodge
  • Day
    6

    Safari in Karongwe Private Game Reserve

    The action begins as we embark on an early morning game drive through Karongwe Private Reserve with a Local Specialist game ranger and Shangaan tracker-guide. The rising sun awakens the birds and insects that share your journey into the bush, as you scour the dense brush for signs of the Big 5. After lunch, and time for a siesta and a swim, return to the bush for an afternoon safari drive.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Becks Safari Lodge
  • Day
    7

    Seek out the 'Big 5' Safari Animals in Karongwe

    Today enjoy another full day of game drives through Karongwe Private Reserve. Continue to scour the dense brush with your Local Specialist for incredible encounters with Africa’s iconic wildlife. End the day with a traditional sundowner drink overlooking the Game Reserve, keeping your eyes peeled for signs of wildlife that emerge from their cover of darkness.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Accommodations: Becks Safari Lodge
  • Day
    8

    Journey to Johannesburg

    This morning have your camera's ready for the last of your game drives before your flight to Johannesburg. Check into your hotel in the heart of Sandton that's well located for exploring the nearby restaurants and shopping during your free evening.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Accommodations: The Maslow
  • Day
    9

    Discover Historical Soweto Dive Into Culture

    Unlock the secrets of the 'city of gold' on a full-day tour. Dive Into Culture during a visit to the Constitutional Hill, Mandela House Museum and the Regina Mundi Church, which chronicles South Africa's tumultuous Apartheid years.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
    • Farewell Dinner
    • Accommodations: The Maslow
  • Day
    10

    Farewell Johannesburg

    Our epic encounter with South Africa’s iconic sites comes to an end today. Transfer to Johannesburg International Airport for your onward flight. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.

    • Meals Included:
    • Breakfast
More Details

Trafalgar is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Essence of South Africa tour:

Travelers Notes

* Day 1: Complimentary transfers from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) will operate per flight information details on the first day of the tour or in conjunction with pre accommodation booked through Trafalgar. * Day 10: Complimentary transfers to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) will operate per flight information details on the last day of the tour or in conjunction with post accommodation booked through Trafalgar.* SOUTH AFRICA: Canadian passport holders traveling to South Africa do not require a visa for tourism stays up to 90 days. However, please ensure that guests passport has at least 2 blank visa pages. Guests must be in possession of a return air ticket or onward ticket. * PLEASE NOTE: Entry to another country may be refused even if the required information and travel documents are complete.* NOTE: This Trip falls under Tour Deposit Level 2. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website.
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