Shop 2,500 operators
4.5 stars on
(7,181 reviews)
24/7 customer support

Black Friday Sale:  Europe Tours  up to 70% OFF

New deals:1d10h47m37s
From
US $2,907

South Africa Rainbow Route

17 days
•
From Johannesburg to Cape Town
4.5
4 traveler reviews
South Africa Rainbow Route - Sunway Safaris
From
US $2,907
Save and compare this adventure
Pay over time with smaller, interest-free instalments. Learn More
Book once and share the cost with split payments. Learn More
Plan your adventure:
Tour Operator:
Sunway Safaris
Max group size:
12
Age range:
12 to 70
Operated in:
English, German
Tour id:
75473
Personalize:
Customize an existing itinerary or create your own.

Places You’ll See

  • Johannesburg
    Johannesburg
  • Kruger National Park
    Kruger National Park
  • Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
    Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
  • Addo Elephant National Park
    Addo Elephant National Park
  • Tsitsikamma National Park
    Tsitsikamma National Park
  • Hermanus
    Hermanus
  • Cape Town
    Cape Town
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Highlights

  • Spend the night in mountain cabins under starry skies.
  • Discover hidden treasures at the Mbabane markets.
  • Pay your respects at the burial site of Nelson Mandela.
  • Go in search for the fascinating rare black rhino.

Itinerary

Expand All
  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1-2 JOHANNESBURG to GREATER KRUGER
  2. Day 3 KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
  3. Day 4 KINGDOM OF SWAZILAND
  4. Day 5-6 ZULULAND
  5. Day 7-8 DRAKENSBERG MOUNTAINS
  6. Day 9-10 WILD COAST
  7. Day 11 ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK
  8. Day 12-13 TSITSIKAMMA / PLETTENBERG BAY
  9. Day 14 HERMANUS
  10. Day 15-16 CAPE TOWN
  11. Day 17 TOUR ENDS - TRANSFERS
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Makuwa Safari Lodge

    day 1

  • Kruger National Park Chalets or Tents

    day 3

  • Hawane Lodge

    day 4

  • Zululand Lodge

    day 5

  • Lotheni Chalets

    day 7

  • Crawford Beach Lodge

    day 9

  • Addo Elephant Park

    day 11

  • Bayview Hotel

    day 12

  • Windsor Hotel

    day 14

  • City Lodge V&A Waterfront

    day 15

Adventure Type

Choose the type of organized adventure that suits your preferences.
  • Group Adventures
    Join a group and forge lifelong friendships.
    What to expect
    • Group of 12 travelers max.
    • Fast booking confirmation
    • Carefully planned itineraries
    • Travel with like-minded people
    Starting at
    US $2,907 / traveler
    Check availability
  • Personalized Adventures
    Customize an existing itinerary or create your own.
    What to expect
    • Travel with your own group of min. 8 travelers
    • Choose your preferred dates and duration
    • Upgrade your accommodation
    • Customize the itineraries
    After requesting a quote, we will get back to you with a price based on your requirements.
    Request quote

Operated by

Sunway Safaris

4.6
(9 reviews)

Number of tours

26

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

12 hours

Response rate

100%

Sunway Safaris operates small group wildlife safaris throughout Southern Africa. We offer lodge based Classic Journeys, Accommodated Adventures and limited participation Under Canvas Camping safaris with a maximum of 12 clients, with 2 qualified guides on every scheduled departure, in our custom...

Read more

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Good
    3.5
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Good
    3.7
  • Tour Operator
    Sunway Safaris
    4.6
  • LS
    · March 4th, 2020
    The guides were fantastic and I loved the itinerary. It was an amazing trip. My only complaint is that Tour Radar took way too long to respond to my questions before the trip.
    Sunway Safaris commented on this review
    Hi Lorraine, thank you so much for the review, and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed both the guides and the itinerary. Our delay in responding to your questions is due to the fact that our offices are closed on weekends and we do not have access... Show more
    Trip date: February 2020
  • VK
    · November 2nd, 2019
    Great tour of South Africa covering so much of the country. You'll get a variety of experiences including safaris, hikes, national parks, beaches, wineries and cities. You'll meet and see so many smiling faces of South Africa and enjoy their culture. Accommodation ranged from really basic in the Drakensberg mountains to really interesting huts in Kruger and Estiwini to amazing beautiful resorts outside of Kruger. There were some really long travel days in the truck but given the size of the country and the places covered it was totally expected. Sunway Safaris is a local company and you can see that they do their best to help local communities.
    Show more
    Trip date: August 2019
  • MH
    · September 5th, 2019
    Our guide supposedly had a lot of experience but in comparison to other tour guides (I've taken many tours), he did not give us ongoing information specific to areas we were traveling through. He was sometimes difficult to hear & understand. While looking for animals on safari, he was sometimes on his phone & appeared somewhat disinterested leaving it to the driver, Louis. Unfortunately our 2nd to last night he got quite drunk before he joined us for our dinner at a restaurant. He explained that he had 'worked hard on the tour' and deserved to 'relax'. His hygiene practices could improve & were a concern in meal prep. I felt Louis our driver was good. He was competent, easy to understand, provided interesting information but did not take over what the guide should be doing & did his very best to keep the tour on schedule. The itinerary was good as it included a lot of areas. The accommodation was good, except for the Drakensburgs (I only had hot water in the kitchen even after repair). It was especially good in Knysna - Lagoona Inn. I am sorry to say negative things about our guide, but felt I should be truthful. ~ Maureen
    Show more
    Trip date: August 2019
  • South Africa Rainbow Route reviewer 4
    · October 18th, 2017
    I have just returned from Sunway South Africa Rainbow Route tour (17 days). It was an absolutely wonderful tour from start to finish and I cannot recommend or praise it enough! It far exceeded my expectations in regards to sights, accommodation and mostly our guides and food! Our guides Stefaine and Sifiso were incredible and 100% made our trip as amazing as it was with their genuine love of guiding people through the sights of South Africa, knowledge & passion for wildlife and culture and luckily for us their amazing cooking skills.
    Show more
    Trip date: September 2017

Dates & Availability

17 days
South Africa Rainbow Route
From Johannesburg to Cape Town

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Flexible payment options
    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $50 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Select a departure month
  • Upcoming departures
  • November 2024
  • December 2024
  • January 2025
  • February 2025
  • March 2025
  • April 2025
  • May 2025
  • June 2025
  • July 2025
  • August 2025
  • September 2025
  • October 2025
  • November 2025
  • December 2025
Select The Travel Month
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends in1d1h47m37s

What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • Are there any luggage limitations on this tour?

      The luggage restrictions is 12kg in a soft bag.

      May 1, 2017 • Other
    • Does this tour include entrance fees to all national parks?

      Included in the tour are the entrance fees to all national parks and wine tasting in Stellenbosch.

      May 1, 2017 • Other
    • Does this tour include meals?

      A total amount of 16 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 11 dinners are included on this tour.

      May 1, 2017 • Meals
    • Is the cable car included in the tour?

      The cable car up Table Mountain is not included.

      May 1, 2017 • Other
    • Is there a single supplement available on this tour?

      The single supplement is not mandatory for this tour, as travellers can be roomed with a fellow traveller of the same sex for no additional cost. This is a great way to get to know your group and enrich your travel experience! If you would prefer a little more privacy, a single supplement can be paid, the additional surcharge of which can be viewed on the booking page.

      May 1, 2017 • Single supplement
    Can’t find the answer to your question?
    Reach out to the experts at Sunway Safaris with your enquiry, they usually respond within 12 hours.

    Good to Know

    • Currencies
      R
      Rand
      South Africa
      L
      Lilangeni
      Swaziland
    • 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 and Swaziland
      Type M
      South Africa and Swaziland
    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Cholera - Recommended for South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for South Africa and Swaziland. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for South Africa and Swaziland. 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 and Swaziland. Ideally 10 days before travel.
      • Rabies - Recommended for Swaziland. Ideally 1 month 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 13th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 13th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Sunway Safaris. 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 50 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Sunway Safaris will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
      • The following cards are accepted for "Sunway Safaris" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
    • Cancellation Policy
    • Accessibility
      Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
    • People also viewed

    Video

    Sunway Safaris

    Similar Tours

    Keep Exploring Africa