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Essence of South Africa (10 Days)

10 days
From Cape Town to Johannesburg
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Essence of South Africa (10 Days) - Trafalgar
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Tour Operator:
Trafalgar
Max group size:
50
Age range:
5 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
119097
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Highlights

  • See Cape Town from the top of the iconic Table Mountain
  • Enjoy a lunch with locals and wine tasting in Franschhoek
  • Spot the iconic Big 5 in Karongwe Private Game Reserve
  • Get an insight into the traditions of the Shangaan people
  • Ramble in Johannesburg and visit the Apartheid Museum

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Cape Town
  2. Day 2 Table Mountain and Tour Cape Town
  3. Day 3 Circumnavigate the Cape Peninsula
  4. Day 4 Cape Winelands and Hermanus Excursion Connect with Locals
  5. Day 5 From City to Safari
  6. Day 6 Safari in Karongwe Private Game Reserve
  7. Day 7 Seek out the 'Big 5' Safari Animals in Karongwe
  8. Day 8 Journey to Johannesburg
  9. Day 9 Discover Historical Soweto Dive Into Culture
  10. Day 10 Farewell Johannesburg
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Where You'll Stay

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Operated by

Trafalgar

Number of tours

382

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

12 hours

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

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    · March 22nd, 2024
    From beginning to end and the 12 days in between Trafalgar had every detail of the very busy touring schedule...
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    · June 10th, 2023
    Our tour was of Best of Morocco, 10 days. Our tour director was Mohammed Ben Sellam. Our experience was excellent....
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  • Terry
    · November 8th, 2022
    Due to a problem between Tourradar and Trafalgar, I almost did not have a spot on the the tour bus. I paid for my...
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10 days
Essence of South Africa (10 Days)
From Cape Town to Johannesburg

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Good to Know

  • Currency
    R
    Rand
    South Africa
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types D, M.

    Type D
    South Africa
    Type M
    South Africa
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for South Africa. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before January 25th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 25th, 2025, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Trafalgar. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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