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Essence of South Africa

  • Guests:
    2
  • Duration:
    10 days
  • Board:
    Various Meals
  • Departing:
    London Heathrow
  • Offer Date:
    17th May 2026
From
£4,500pp

Trafalgar

Discover the world with Trafalgar, where every detail is taken care of. Stay in hand-selected hotels, enjoy exclusive Be My Guest experiences, and travel in comfort with our expert Travel Directors. With priority access to must-see sights and no planning needed, it’s the effortless way to get closer to the heart of each destination.

Why Book?

  • Return economy flights
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time

Included Sightseeing

  • 1 MAKE TRAVEL MATTER™ Experience
  • 1 Stays with Stories
  • 1 Be My Guest Experience
  • Explore Cape Town and Johannesburg
  • Visit Table Mountain by cable car (weather permitting) and Bo-Kaap in Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope, Franschhoek, Hermanus, the Karongwe Private Game Reserve, the Constitutional Hill, Mandela House Museum and the Regina Mundi Church in Johannesburg
  • View Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Soweto's Mandela House

About this tour

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'.

Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1 • Welcome to Cape Town

  • Day 2 • Table Mountain and Tour Cape Town

  • Day 3 • Circumnavigate the Cape Peninsula

  • Day 4 • Cape Winelands and Hermanus Excursion

  • Day 5 • From City to Safari

  • Day 6 • Safari in Karongwe Private Game Reserve

  • Day 7 • Seek out the 'Big 5' Safari Animals in Karongwe

  • Day 8 • Journey to Johannesburg

  • Days 9 • Discover Historical Soweto

  • Day 10 • Farewell Johannesburg

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