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The Big 5 in South Africa

10 days
From Johannesburg to Cape Town
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The Big 5 in South Africa - Wonderful Holidays UK
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Plan your adventure:
  • Explorer
  • Family
  • Wildlife
  • Big Five
  • Private
  • Partially Guided
  • Personalized
  • Christmas & New Year
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Age range 2 to 89
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Highlights

  • Explore Johannesburg's rich history and culture
  • Experience game drives in Mabula Game Reserve
  • Tour the Cango Caves and meet ostriches in Oudtshoorn
  • Ride the Franschhoek Wine Tram and taste local wines
  • Visit Cape Point and see penguins at Boulders Beach

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Johannesburg
  2. Day 2 Johannesburg - Mabula
  3. Day 3 Mabula - Game Reserve
  4. Day 4 Mabula - Johannesburg - George - Knysna
  5. Day 5 Knysna - Oudtshoorn - Knysna
  6. Day 6 Knysna - Franschhoek
  7. Day 7 Franschhoek - Cape Town
  8. Day 8 Cape Town
  9. Day 9 Cape Town - Cape Point - Boulders Beach - Seal Island
  10. Day 10 Cape town departure
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

73

Age Range

2 to 99 years old

Response time

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Response rate

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  • The Big 5 in South Africa reviewer 1
    · November 20th, 2024
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    · August 12th, 2024
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10 days
The Big 5 in South Africa
From Johannesburg to Cape Town

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for South Africa. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • 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.
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