Holiday to South Africa | Holidays - Flights and Packages

Overview

From its fabulously lush national parks to its world-famous vineyards around Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, South Africa is a destination in a league of its own. Home to a whopping seven World Heritage Sites and one-of-a-kind flora and fauna, South Africa harbours plenty of must-sees and thrill-seeking activities.Mingle with terrifying Great White Sharks in Gansbaai, attend the distinctively South African social gathering known as the “braai” or gaze at the gentle giants of the ocean at Hermanus.

First we’ll drop in to Johannesburg, the largest city in the country and probably the world’s largest man-made urban forest with around 6 million trees wedged amongst iron-clad, bulbous skyscrapers. Tours around the Jo’burg metropolis include driving through Lion Park for some game viewing of big majestic cats and visiting the Gold Reef City amusement park before setting off for the captivating Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s largest game reserves.

Covering an area of 7,523 square miles, Kruger promises plenty of animal eye-candy and photo opportunities. Venturing down to the southern part of the park will place you directly in “Big Five” territory. (And if you’re unfamiliar with that term, the “Big Five” refers la crème de la crème of African flora and fauna, including lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffaloes.)

Next, we’ll make our way to Cape Town, perched on the Western Cape Province and replete with sprawling plazas and burgeoning nightlife. Named “the best place in the world to visit” in 2014 by The New York Times and The Daily Telegraph, Cape Town plays host to the 36-hectare Kirsten Bosch National Botanical Garden (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the colourful Bo-Kaap neighbourhood or “Malay Quarter”.

But perhaps its most iconic feature, one which is plastered over postcards far and wide, is the glorious Table Mountain which you’ll scale via cable car during one of our breath-taking tours. You’ll also visit scenic Robben Island off the coast of Cape Town and chock-full of perky African penguins frolicking about in the water – a real treat to see!

Whats Included

A 9 night stay jam-packed with excursions and luxury 4* hotel stays!

Return flights from UK
A fantastic 2 nights’ accommodation in Johannesburg with breakfast
A guided tour of Gold Reef City and Lion park in Johannesburg
A wonderful 2 nights spent in Hazyview (Kruger)
A full-day game drive in Kruger National Park
Enjoy breakfast and dinner throughout your stay in Kruger
Flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town
A spectacular 5 nights’ stay in Cape Town with breakfast
A full-day “Cape Peninsula” tour & half-day “Mother City” tour in Cape Town
Cable car ride in Cape Town offering breath-taking views of the city
An interesting museum visit at Robben Island in Table Bay
Visit exquisite Boulders Beach, home to a colony of Jackass Penguins
Meet and greet service at the airport
Hassle free transfers
Enjoy sightseeing and excursions in a luxurious, air-conditioned vehicle
All entrance fees as per the itinerary (including Table Mountain cable car ride)

Highlights

Spell-binding wildlife parks, waterfalls, beaches and mountains make this trip one to remember!

Fall in love with Kruger National Park, a wildlife reserve filled with pouncing lions, stomping elephants and skulking leopards
Venture to the beautifully remote Robben Island, perched in Table Bay
Take a cable car ride up iconic Table Mountain, a peak that’s older than both the Himalayas and the Alps
Explore the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, situated on a rocky headland with picnic spots and stunning strolls
Discover the fabulous Boulders Beach where African penguins roam and splash about in teal-coloured water
Take a tour of historic Gold Reef City (an amusement park) and witness majestic beasts at Lion Park

Please note these are destination highlights and not necessarily included in the package.

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Itinerary

Day 1

JOHANNESBURG

Welcome to Johannesburg! Upon arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport, one our representative will escort you to your pre-booked hotel. Once checked in, take some time out to relax and keep that pesky jetlag at bay.

OVERNIGHT IN JOHANNESBURG

Day 2

JOHANNESBURG

After a hearty hotel breakfast, proceed for the Lesedi Cultural Village Tour (Lunch included). Experience this tour full of traditional culture. On this visit, you will discover the Zulu's and why they like the fighting sticks, the Xhosa with their trademarks blankets and the drums and whistles of the Pedi people just to mention a few. Once at Lesedi the atmosphere changes to a traditional set up where you get to see the homesteads in their historical designs. Finally, you will experience an amazing multi-cultural dance show. As the sun sets over the African bush, you’re escorted to the Boma for a very interactive affair of traditional singing and dancing, which depict stories dating back to the days of their ancestors. Thrill to the amazing spectacle of Lesedi`s Giant Ngoma, a multi-cultural dance display that will teach you more about our fascinating traditions. Return back to the hotel and relax.

OVERNIGHT IN JOHANNESBURG

Day 3

JOHANNESBURG - HAZYVIEW (NEAREST TOWN TO KRUGER NATIONAL PARK)

Take a private transfer to Hazyview, the nearest town to Kruger National Park.We’ll set off for Kruger National Park after breakfast, one of Africa’s oldest and largest reserves and boasting a tremendous variety of game, including “The Big Five”. Watch elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, lions, hyenas, warthogs and impalas frolic within the plains. You should also see baboons, hippos, kudus, monkeys, water bucks, wildebeest, bush babies, mongooses, duikers, steenboks, klip springers and bats too. There’s a chance you might also catch sight of leopards, wild dogs, cheetahs, antelopes, foxes, rhinos, honey badgers, porcupines, rebooks, aardvarks and aardwolves. Upon arrival you’ll check in to the lodge.

OVERNIGHT IN HAZYVIEW

Day 4

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

Today you’ll get a closer look at some of the mesmerizing animals mentioned above during a full-day game drive. Take plenty of photos and prepare for your jaw to hit the floor as you get up close to some of Africa’s most beautiful wildlife.

OVERNIGHT IN HAZYVIEW

Day 5

HAZYVIEW - JOHANNESBURG - CAPE TOWN

Following breakfast you’ll head to OR Tambo Airport ready for your flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival, one of our representatives will meet you and take you to the hotel.

OVERNIGHT IN CAPE TOWN

Day 6

CAPE TOWN - CITY TOUR

Breakfast will be followed by a half-day tour of Mother City, kicking off with a scenic coastal drive through Clifton and Sea Point and later passing the Houses of Parliament, the Castle and the SA Museum. You’ll also see District Six, Bo-Kaap, Slave Lodge and Green market Square before taking a cable car ride (entrance is included) up the exquisite Table Mountain (should the weather be too bad this will change to Signal Hill), offering breath-taking views of the city. Then return to your hotel and enjoy an overnight stay.

OVERNIGHT IN CAPE TOWN

Day 7

CAPE TOWN - PENINSULA TOUR

After a delicious hotel breakfast, you’ll set off on a full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula to witness la crème de la crème of this marvellous region, dubbed often as the Fairest Cape. You’ll make your way past Sea Point, Camps Bay and the famous beaches of Clifton and Llandudno towards Hout Bay, driving along the Atlantic Seaboard and passing through Noordhoek and Scarborough.

Afterwards, you’ll visit the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and enjoy a funicular ride aboard the “Flying Dutchman” and its spectacular views. You’ll also be able to take some pictures at the second southernmost tip of the African continent and also stroll along the exquisite Boulders Beach, home to a colony of Jackass Penguins.

You’ll have a quick stopover at the naval port of Simon’s Town and learn about the Royal Navy’s Great Dane Dog, “Able Seaman Just Nuisance”, before returning to the hotel.

OVERNIGHT IN CAPE TOWN

Day 8

CAPE TOWN – ROBBEN ISLAND TOUR

You’ll kick off today with a hotel breakfast and a tour of the Robben Island museum (weather permitting) before heading back to your hotel.

OVERNIGHT IN CAPE TOWN

Day 9

CAPE TOWN

After having breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be able to rest and unwind at your hotel for the remainder of the day. Should you decide you’d like to see more of the Cape Town area OR you may also choose an optional sky diving or wine tasting available at an additional supplement.

OVERNIGHT IN CAPE TOWN

Day 10

DEPARTURE

You’ll be escorted to Cape Town International Airport after breakfast OR you may extend your trip by taking an optional tour to Victoria Falls.

We hope you’ve enjoyed exploring stunning South Africa!

END OF TOUR

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Accommodation & Facilities

Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, Sandton Johannesburg

Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, Sandton Johannesburg

Situated footsteps from the Gautrain Rail Station, Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel offers well designed rooms. Radisson Blu Gautrain is located is just across the road from the Sandton Convention Centre and less than a 10-minute walk from the Nelson Mandela Square with the surrounding shops and restaurants.
The spacious rooms at Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, Sandton Johannesburg offer a variety of designs ranging from earthy African tones to bold splashes of colour.
Light snacks and international gourmet dinner are prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Refreshments are served at the outdoor sun deck.

Umbhaba Eco Lodge, Kruger

Umbhaba Eco Lodge, Kruger

Umbhaba Eco Lodge is set 43 km from Kruger Gate, 2.8 km from Kruger Park Lodge Golf Club and 5.2 km from Sabie River. The property has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Hazyview. The Barnyard Theatre is 34 km from the hotel, while White River Country Club is 41 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, 46 km from Umbhaba Eco Lodge.
At the hotel, every room is equipped with a balcony. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Umbhaba Eco Lodge also feature free WiFi, while certain rooms also offer a garden view. At the accommodation, the rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a safety deposit box.
Guests at Umbhaba Eco Lodge can enjoy a Full English/Irish or a vegetarian breakfast.

Lagoon Beach hotel, Cape Town

Lagoon Beach hotel, Cape Town

The four-star Lagoon Beach hotel is situated on the beautiful Lagoon Beach in the seaside suburb of Milnerton just north of Cape Town, South Africa. This hotel is one of a hand full of hotels in Cape Town with direct access to a beach and magnificent views of Table Mountain. The hotel is decorated with stunning, calm ocean colours and offers some room types to suit corporate travellers, couples or even families.

There is a selection of hotel rooms and suites as well as spacious luxury apartments. The contemporary rooms at Lagoon Beach Hotel boast stylish décor and feature balconies with views of the city, ocean or Table Mountain. They come equipped with a satellite TV, minibar, tea-and-coffee-making facilities and en suite bathrooms. Some rooms have a spacious seating area and air conditioning, and some offer a view of the courtyard, garden or sea.

Guests can relax by the outdoor pool, use the 24-hour fitness room or enjoy a range of relaxation treatments at the hotel's Camelot Spa, including massages, facials and body wraps.

Hotel Lagoon Beach has 3 on-site restaurants, catering for all tastes. There is a Brasserie, a pool-side bar and the trendy La Mizu beach bar offering views of the Atlantic Ocean and Robben Island.

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Other Info

Our endeavor will always be to confirm the hotels listed in the package chosen, however in rarest of cases where we are not able to confirm certain hotel(s), like for like alternatives will be provided.
We recommend that you buy a travel Insurance as any costs incurred due to mishaps, strikes, political unrest etc. are not included and will be passenger’s responsibility.
Accommodation will be on twin sharing basis unless otherwise stated.
The package is non-refundable for any inclusion items not used/taken.
Anything not included in the package will be charged separately.
Gold Reef City Tour is not operational on Mondays and Tuesdays, so on those days as an alternate you will visit Lesedi Cultural Village.
For the following dates 12-Jun, 18-Jul, 10-Aug,10-Oct, 13-Nov, 3-Dec, 8-Dec, 15 Jan, 25 feb, 19 Mar, 16 Apr 2021 , please use the code JNB001G.

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