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The Big 5 in South Africa

10 days
From Johannesburg to Cape Town
5.0
1 traveler review
The Big 5 in South Africa - Wonderful Holidays UK
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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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Number of tours

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Age Range

2 to 99 years old

Response time

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Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • 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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    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
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    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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