Super South Africa : Wildlife Safari, Table Mountain, Garden Route
Super South Africa : Wildlife Safari, Table Mountain, Garden Route
Super South Africa : Wildlife Safari, Table Mountain, Garden Route
11 Days Starting in Start in Johannesburg and ending in 19 Chavonne St, Welgemoed, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Visiting: Pilanesberg National Park, George, Cango Caves, George Nolan Road, Table Mountain, Mouille Point, Cape Town
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TH031
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Group size:
2 - 10
Age range:
1-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 11-day adventure from Johannesburg to Cape Town, where each day offers a new adventure. Experience the thrill of wildlife safaris in Kruger National Park, marvel at the breathtaking landscapes along the Panorama and Garden Routes, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of South Africa's cities. From exploring natural wonders like Table Mountain and Blyde River Canyon to indulging in luxury accommodations and expertly guided tours, this journey promises an unforgettable blend of adventure and comfort. Pack your bags with safari-ready gear and a sense of wonder, and get ready for an experience of a lifetime in South Africa.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Johannesburg
Location: O.R. Tambo International Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
When you arrive at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, one of our representatives will meet and greet you. Transportation from the Johannesburg Airport to the Hotel. Johannesburg city of South Africa is a hub for culture, food and art. With its art galleries, museum, food trails and vibrant cafes. The city of Johannesburg, known to be the home of Nelson Mandela has some of the best museums and historical site preserving the history of South Africa. Rest of the day is free at leisure for exloring at your own.
Overnight in Johannesburg.
Day 2 : Johannesburg – Pilanesberg
Location: Pilanesberg National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
ay 2 JOHANNESBURG – PILANESBERG
After Breakfast at the hotel, Check out & transfers to the Lodge in Pilanesberg National Park-( Lunch & Dinner at the Lodge is included) Adjacent to Suncity, Pilanesberg national Park is world famous geologically with a structure formed by volcanic eruptions 1300 million years ago. Offering spectacular landscapes ranging around central lake, this national park in South Africa showcases unspoiled natural beauty of the city Opened in 1979 this 55000-hectare park is one of the largest game resettlement projects in the history of South Africa. Pilanesberg national park is home to the famous Big 5 mammals of Africa and also offers a unique ecosystem with the Kalahari that meets the bushveld. Surrounding Mankwe Dam are rocky outcrops, open grasslands, wooded valleys and thickets providing a unique overlap of animal and bird habitats. The park now has excess of 7000 animals including 24 of the larger species. Apart from the Big 5, the park boasts of other endangered species such as the nocturnal Brown Hyena, the fleet-footed Cheetah, the majestic Sable, Giraffe, Zebra, Hippo and Crocodile and other animals. Later proceed for an afternoon Game Drive in Pilanesberg National Park.
Overnight in Pilanesberg
Day 3 : Pilanesberg Game Drives
Location: Pilanesberg National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the Lodge, Proceed for Morning Game Drive in Pilanesberg National Park, Lunch at the Lodge, Later proceed for Afternoon Game Drive in Pilanesberg National Park , Dinner at the Lodge.
Day 4 : Pilanesberg – Johannesburg – George (Garden Route)
Location: George
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After Breakfast at the Lodge, transfer to Johannesburg Airport for your flight to George. Upon Arrival, transfer to your hotel in George. George is a city in South Africa’s Western Cape, on a coastal stretch known as the Garden Route. It’s known for its golf courses and the George Museum, which has exhibits on the local timber industry. The Outeniqua Transport Museum has steam trains and vintage cars. The Garden Route Botanical Garden features trails and local fynbos plants. The Seven Passes road to Knysna town winds through the Outeniqua Mountains
Overnight in George
Day 5 : George - Cango Caves - Ostrich Farm - Wildlife Ranch
Location: Cango Caves
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After Breakfast, Arrive at Cango Caves into the dark tunnels and shadowy chambers of this popular tourist cave wind through nearly four kilometers of dimly lit underground passages.
Arrive at Ostrich farm for a fun and inter-active guided tour of a working farm where you will be able to get close and personal to these ancient birds. You can stand on ostrich eggs and feed them and learn how we farm.
Arrive at Cango Wildlife Ranch - the award-winning grounds for a look at flying foxes, exotic birds and water monitors. Cheetah land, an elevated catwalk that made this ranch famous, is also home to tigers, cheetahs and even a white lion. But despite the wide variety of animals here, Cango Wildlife Ranch is not a zoo. The popular attraction takes conservation and community education seriously, which means visitors see the wildlife that makes this country unique, and get a lesson in preserving it, too, transfer back to the hotel & relax.
Overnight in George
Day 6 : George – Cape Town
Location: George Nolan Road
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After Breakfast, you will get transferred via a very scenic road journey to your hotel in Cape Town. The City of Cape Town is characterised by its long coastline, vibrant atmosphere, and cultural harmony. southwest coast, the port city of South Africa is the legislative capital that was established as a supply station for the Dutch East Indies. Tourism in Cape Town is widespread due to the long shores and the magnificent beaches that are the hub engaged with entertainment. Above all, what make the Cape Town tour so popular are the vineyards with the wine tram tours arranged with some delight activities as wine tasting, cheese tasting, day picnics and the collection of best authentic wines of South Africa. The Cape Town city is ideally located to connect you with the famous adjoining attractions of South Africa.
Evening there's an option to do a sunset boat ride with dinner for just $69 per person
Overnight in Cape town
Day 7 : Cape Town - Table Mountain - Helicopter Ride
Location: Table Mountain
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
fter Breakfast, Start Cape Side Car Tour Enjoy a brief introduction to Cape Town city and the Atlantic Seaboard. Trip includes a tour through the inner city (Castle of Good Hope, City Hall, Company Gardens, Bo-Kaap district) and then a visit to Signal Hill. After a brief stop, your journey continues through the seaside suburb of Camps Bay returning to the City via the Atlantic seaboard.
Private Guided Cape Town City tour & Table Mountain tour - This morning you will be picked up from your hotel for a half-day Cape Town City tour.
No visit to Cape Town is complete without a tour of the "Mother City". Sense the depth of history as you drive past Parliament Buildings, City Hall and the Slave Lodge before stopping for a short visit of the Castle of Good Hope (optional), originally built as a maritime replenishment station and now the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa! Alternatively, we walk around the Grand Parade square which has its own historical significance
Table Mountain where you will experience the revolv¬¬ing cable car ride to go up to the Table Mountain for a bird’s-eye view of Cape Town and Peninsula from the top of the iconic Table Mountain (weather dependent). You can wander across well marked paths to see views from all sides of the plateau. On a clear day it is even possible to see Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was confined, on one side and Cape Point on the other.
Helicopter Ride in Cape Town. Take off from the iconic V&A Waterfront for a scenic helicopter flight along the Atlantic Coast. Fly over Cape Town Stadium and Lion’s Head, a mountain forming part of the dramatic backdrop to the city. Fly over the neighbourhoods of Clifton and Camps Bay and admire their beautiful dwellings, cliffs, and beaches. Finish your flight with a panoramic view of Table Mountain, South Africa’s most iconic mountain landmark. Your pilot is also a trained guide, who’ll communicate with you through high-quality Bose headphones, making your flight informative and fun, then transfer back to the hotel.
Overnight in Cape Town
Day 8 : Cape Town - Cape Of Good Hope
Location: Mouille Point
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast ,proceed for a Guided Full Day Cape Point tour, Pick up from your Hotel, we will make our way through Mouille Point, Three Anchor Bay, Sea Point, Bantry Bay, Clifton and then stopping at Maidens Cove for some photo opportunities. We continue on through Camps Bay, then on to Hout Bay where you will do join a boat trip to the Seal Island (weather permitting) to witness the thousands of seals who inhabit it. Once we depart from Hout Bay, we will make our way onto Chapmans Peak Drive, one of the world's most spectacular coastal drives with the views that will take your breath away, we will stop for a few minutes here.
We now continue our journey towards the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point which is set at the southernmost tip of Africa where the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean meet. You can expect to witness the dramatic clash of the seas from the view point where you will arrive by using a Flying Dutchman Funicular (Return ticket included).
Boulders Beach which is a home to a growing colony of the protected African penguins. You can get your fix of cuteness as you walk alongside these penguins as they waddle their way around, lazing about in the sun or diving deep for the catch of the day. Transfer back to you hotel.
Overnight in Cape Town
Day 9 : Cape Town - A Beach Stay
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel, We will transfer you for a stay close to the beach next 2 days are for total relaxation before heading back home, bask in the sun, take a dip in the pool or go to the beach, sip onto your favorite cocktail or make some sand castles.
Overnight in Cape Town
Day 10 : Cape Town Day At Leisure
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel, day is at leisure to relax before your flight back home the next day.
Day 11 : Departure From Cape Town
Location: Cape Town International Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After Breakfast, In line with your flight departure time we will transfer you to the airport, Like all good things come to an end so does this tour. Till we see you on our next adventure. Bye-Bye
What's Included
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Accommodation
1 Night in Johannesburg at Sandton Sun (Superior Room) 2 Nights Pilanesberg at Ivory Tree Game Lodge/Shepherd's Tree (Standard Room) 2 Nights George at Fancourt (Luxury Room) 3 Nights at Cape Town Table Bay (Luxury Room) 2 Nights at Cape Town Beach stay
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Guide
Throughout all the Sightseeings and Safaris
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Meals
11 Breakfasts 2 Lunches + 2 Dinners in Pilanesberg
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Additional Services
SIGHTSEEING 4 Game Drives in Pilanesberg Cango Cave Cango Wildlife Ostrich Farm Cape Town City Orientation Tour Table Mountain, Cable Car Tickets Cape Town Helicopter Ride 12 Minutes Cape Sidecar Tour 2 Hrs Penguin Colony, Boulders Beach Cape Point Cape of Good Hope Seal Island Cruise, Cape Town Weather Permitting Funicular Ride (Two Way Tickets)
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Transport
All Airport Transfers Transfers through out the sightseeings
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Flights
Hazyview / Johannesburg to Cape Town flight
What's Not Included
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Insurance
Insurance is not included
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International Travel
Not included
Accommodation
Very well-connected 4-star, Deluxe Lodge, and traditional French Chateau accommodations are used with 75%+ positive TripAdvisor reviews. Some upgrades are also given as and when a better star category hotel pitches to take the room nights at a 4-star price.
Mode of Transport
Train , Bus , Flight , Van
Check out our Q&As
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4 Star Hotels with 80%+ TripAdvisor recommendations. Most hotels on the tour either our content team would have stayed at or would have inspected.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We run guaranteed departures, even if the minimum number of guests are not achieved on a particular departure date, even if it means at a loss to us, We understand international flights may be booked by the time we know if we are making the minimum numbers or not.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes, but will mostly be English speaking so our groups get along really well.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, its generally add 70% of the twin share cost, we have mentioned the exact pricings on offer for solo travelers for most of our tours.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
No, you will have new representatives and guides for excursions each location
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, most places you will have a full or a half day to self explore.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, at prices cheaper than what you may get on online booking sites.
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, You will be send a Service Confirmation Summary 4 Weeks prior to the departure which will have all the hotels named , Services mentioned with specific times, dates and confirmation numbers if any along with detailed vouchers with specific instructions if they apply to a particular service.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes, Hotels as well as some transportation offers free wi-fi at times only good for text messages not streaming.
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Are flights included in this tour?
Domestic flights are included, international flights are not included though.
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What is the maximum group size?
10
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What happens if my arrival flight is late ?
We will be tracking your arrival flight number if we are given one and will re-organize the arrival transfer without any cost to you, however if the flight number changes and we are informed with less than 36 hours to your original flight arrival time, we will have to book you a new transfer at a cost to yourself.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Travel companions will mostly be from English speaking countries, you could opt for a Semi-Private or a Private option which will only be a little more should you want to keep a level of privacy.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Depending on the holiday chosen and unless specified otherwise, - 30 days or more before holiday start date the changes can be done without a fee from Wanderful Holidays however any fee charged by train / ferry / airline companies will have to be passed onto the guest plus any price difference for the newly chosen date. - 29 days and upto 15 days before holiday start date, there will be an administration fee of $75 per person in addition to the above mentioned charges Inside of 15 days changes may not be possible, however we will try all possible to make changes happen in the most cost effective and a transparent way.
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We haven't heard about your company ?
We are a young travel start up in the United States registered with Seller of Travel California and American Society of Travel Advisors. We recommend that you visit our Trustpilot page should you want to see our credentials in terms of operating tours that we do. https://www.trustpilot.com/review/wanderfulholidays.com
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, All the hotels we deal with in every country meet the local health & safety norms, Also they are a part of the worldwide star category program. Besides our team takes extreme care in choosing the hotels which have no less than 70%+ recommendations on TripAdvisor.
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What happens if my flight / cruise / ferry coach / train is arriving the start city a day or few days prior ?
We can organize pre-tour stays at competitive prices and can reschedule your transfers too accordingly.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes we do, with accommodation on private basis for which a supplement will be applicable, all other services are shared like transfers and excursions with a group so as the costs are not astronomically high for single share option.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
In certain cases, yes. You will need to ask one of our operators about the specific tour and a specific departure date.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You will receive a service confirmation summary in 24-72 working hours after a booking is confirmed & detailed vouchers 3-4 weeks before the tour start date which will have all local emergency numbers as well as an invite to a whatsapp group for 24/7 chat support handled by our operations team.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
4 years and a few months, no qualms in showcasing ourselves as a young & a vibrant company with a lot of energy, with top priority being care for our customers which can be seen in the reviews our guests leave for us on www.trustpilot.com
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At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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