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The Big 5 in South Africa

10 days
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From Johannesburg to Cape Town
5.0
2 traveler reviews
The Big 5 in South Africa - Wonderful Holidays UK
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Platinum Operator
Wonderful Holidays UK
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
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

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Wonderful Holidays UK

4.6
(27 reviews)
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Number of tours

73

Age Range

2 to 99 years old

Response time

4 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • The Big 5 in South Africa reviewer 1
    · November 20th, 2024
    Just returned after the " the big 5 in South Africa" tour. Well organized and good itinerary. The support was excellent when needed .Thanks to Penny, Rose, Amanda for the excellent arrangements, professional support and daily updates which helped us to enjoy the tour. The guide and driver Abdella was very professional and made the 1000 km drive comfortable and safe.The vehicle provided was comfortable. The hotels were good, clean and comfortable . Suggest the second night stay at Knysna can be changed to Oudtshoorn or George to avoid 2hour drive. Definitely recommand this tour. Antony Thoppil
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    Trip date: November 2024
  • PK
    · August 12th, 2024
    Everything is fantastical and well planned. Itinerary is good. However, Knysna stay could be avoided and instead it should be in George. It will surely save couple on hours travel on 2 days of the itinerary. Rest all is simply perfect.
    Trip date: August 2024

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10 days
The Big 5 in South Africa
From Johannesburg to Cape Town

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 249085

  • Currency
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    Rand
    South Africa
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler 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.
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