Spectacular South Africa
Spectacular South Africa
$11325
Tour Overview
Embark on the "Spectacular South Africa" tour, a luxurious journey through the vibrant landscapes and rich history of South Africa. Begin in Cape Town, where you'll explore the iconic Table Mountain and the poignant District Six Museum. Delight in culinary experiences at The Old Biscuit Mill and indulge in fine dining at Salsify Restaurant. Discover the breathtaking Cape Peninsula and the charming penguins of Boulders Beach. Venture into the historic Cape Winelands for wine tastings and a farm-to-table lunch. Experience the profound history of Robben Island with a visit to the Amy Foundation. Conclude your adventure with a thrilling safari in Kruger National Park, where you'll track the Big Five and enjoy sumptuous dinners under the stars at Lion Sands Lodge. This tour promises an unforgettable blend of culture, cuisine, and wildlife in the heart of South Africa. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to the Mother City
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel, Cape Town.
Meals Included: Dinner
After your private chauffeur escorts you to your hotel, dine on modern South African cuisine to begin your South Africa luxury tour.
Day 2: Cape Peninsula and Lunch in Kalk Bay
Location: Cape Point Nature Reserve, Boulders Beach, Kalk Bay
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel, Cape Town.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
At Cape Point Nature Reserve, explore one of the world's most pristine wildernesses. Rare wildlife sightings continue at Boulders Beach as you learn about the resident colony of African penguins before lunch overlooking Kalk Bay.
Day 3: Majestic Table Mountain Relaxed Start
Location: Cape Town, Table Mountain
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel, Cape Town.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join a Local Expert at The Old Biscuit Mill to sample culinary delights. Or, visit the District Six Museum’s memorial dedicated to the area destroyed during Apartheid. End the day in decadent style, enjoying drinks and views over Cape Town atop Table Mountain.
Day 4: Historic Cape Winelands Relaxed Start
Location: Vergelegen Estate, Boschendal Wine Estate, Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel, Cape Town.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
At Vergelegen Estate, indulge in a wine tasting. At Boschendal Wine Estate savour a seasonal Farm-to-Table lunch before returning to Cape Town in a chauffeured vintage car.
Day 5: Amy Foundation and Robben Island
Location: Cape Town, Robben Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel, Cape Town.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Hear stories from a Local Historian and meet a former-political prisoner at UNESCO World Heritage Site, Robben Island. At the Victor Verster prison where Nelson Mandela spent the last months of his imprisonment, join a former guard for an onsite lunch at the non-profit Amy Foundation.
Day 6: Luxury Safari Experience
Location: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lion Sands Tinga Lodge, Kruger National Park.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Savor your first moments in Big Five territory, Kruger National Park. The Lion Sands Lodge welcomes you with luxury suites. End the day with an evening game drive and sundowners before a feast in your suite.
Day 7: Looking for the Big Five
Location: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lion Sands Tinga Lodge, Kruger National Park.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
With the help of your expert guide, spot leopards, crocodiles, hippos and elephants on your morning game drive. Relax over high tea or join your ranger for a bush walk. Enjoy your second drive searching for rhino, buffalo and lions as the sun sets beyond the savannah.
Day 8: We're Going on a Safari
Location: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lion Sands Tinga Lodge, Kruger National Park.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Greet the dawn for a game drive keeping an eye out for buck and towering giraffes. Savour breakfast at your villa before a leisurely birding walk. After your final evening game drive, raise a toast to adventure as you dine beneath a blanket of stars.
Day 9: Farewell South Africa
Location: Kruger National Park, Skukuza
Meals Included: Breakfast
Embark on one last morning game-drive before you conclude your Cape Town to Skukuza luxury tour with a private transfer to the Skukuza Airport.On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
What's Included
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Choice Highlights
Choose between two carefully selected activities in Cape Town and Kruger National Park.
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Make Travel Matter
Visit the Amy Foundation, a non-profit organisation, and witness how the lives of vulnerable young people are being transformed.
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Exceptional Dining
Enjoy a sumptuous lunch with wine at Harbour House in Kalk Bay and a fine-dining experience at Salsify Restaurant in Camps Bay.
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Curated Experiences
Sip award-winning wines at Vergelegen Estate and join Christo Brand for lunch at the Amy Foundation.
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Magnificent Stays
Stay at Lion Sands Lodges in Kruger National Park, offering luxury suites with private decks and plunge pools.
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Passport Moments
Experience the scenic beauty of Cape Peninsula, Cape Point Nature Reserve, and Table Mountain.
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Personalise your day
Visit The Old Biscuit Mill or the District Six Museum in Cape Town, and enjoy a bush walk or high tea in Kruger National Park.
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Transfers
Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold.
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Local Expert Guides
In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
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Hotel WiFi
Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International and domestic flights are not included in the tour package.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.
Dining Summary
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 6 Lunch (L)
Additional Included Highlights
- Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
- In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
- Included at all hotels.
- Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
- Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
- On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
- Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
- Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
Curated Experiences
- Cape Winelands: Sip the award-winning wines of the Vergelegen Estate during a private tasting. Take a stroll through some of the 18 unique gardens of the manor house while you visit.
- Cape Town: Join Christo Brand, a former prison guard of Nelson Mandela, for lunch at the Amy Foundation to hear fascinating stories about South Africa’s first Black President, a heroic figure who stood for freedom and justice throughout the late 20th century.
Magnificent Stays
- Kruger National Park: Situated in the Sabi Sands, which boasts one of the planet’s highest concentrations of animal species, the Lion Sands Lodges offer exquisite luxury suites with private decks and plunge pools, and an open-air lounge and dining area, overlooking the Sabie River.
Passport Moments
- Cape Peninsula: Take the sweeping roads connecting the scenic bays of Cape Peninsula on one of the world’s legendary drives. Slip through the quaint beauty of Hout Bay and traverse the mountain road of Chapman’s Peak on your journey to Cape Point.
- Cape Point Nature Reserve: Wander the immaculate wilderness and distinctive flora of Cape Point Nature Reserve in the invigorating ocean breeze. Spot resident creatures from the sprightly reebok to the evasive eland alongside the striking Cape Mountain zebra and the legendary Cape baboons.
- Cape Point Nature Reserve: Pay a visit to the secluded Boulders Beach and marvel at its local residents, a colony of African penguins who can be seen frolicking in the water.
- Table Mountain: Rise to the summit of Table Mountain in the famous cable car and look out to 360-degree views across Cape Town, Lion’s Head, and the Atlantic Ocean. Watch the sunset with glass in hand.
- Winelands: Savour a locally sourced lunch at Boschendal Wine Estate and return to Cape Town in a chauffeured vintage car.
- Robben Island: Meet an ex-political prisoner and hear their first-hand stories on your visit to the poignant historical facility of Robben Island. Explore the former jail under the guidance of a knowledgeable Local Expert and discover the tales of Nelson Mandela’s famous exile.
- Kruger National Park: Venture deep into the heart of one of the world’s largest game reserves on a thrilling three-day safari. Experience six game drives in a private, open-air safari vehicle and keep your eyes peeled for any of the Big Five.
Personalise your day
- Cape Town: Visit the trendy The Old Biscuit Mill, a vibrant market where you’ll meet the vendors, browse the stalls and sample culinary delights.
- Cape Town: Gain a powerful history lesson visiting the District Six Museum’s memorial dedicated to the area destroyed during Apartheid.
- Kruger National Park: Join your ranger for a bush walk where you can experience the thrill of tracking different wildlife.
- Kruger National Park: Enjoy a relaxing high tea served in the peaceful surrounds of Lion Sands, with only birdsong for company.
Mode of Transport
Enjoy seamless private transfers throughout your journey, including a chauffeured vintage car ride in the Cape Winelands and a private transfer to Skukuza Airport, ensuring comfort and convenience at every step.
Accommodation
Experience luxury at the Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel in Cape Town and the Lion Sands Tinga Lodge in Kruger National Park, offering exquisite suites with private decks, plunge pools, and open-air lounges overlooking stunning landscapes.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes a visit to the Amy Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports vulnerable young people, and a visit to Robben Island where you will meet a former political prisoner. You will also have the opportunity to join a ranger for a bush walk in Kruger National Park and enjoy a high tea at Lion Sands. ...more ...less
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What dining experiences can I expect on this tour?
You will dine at the elegant Harbour House in Kalk Bay with views of False Bay, enjoy a fine-dining experience at Salsify Restaurant in Camps Bay, and have a Farm-to-Table meal at the Werf Restaurant in Boschendal Wine Estate. In Kruger National Park, you will have a Celebration Dinner under the stars prepared by expert chefs. ...more ...less
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What activities are available in Cape Town?
In Cape Town, you can visit The Old Biscuit Mill to sample culinary delights or gain a history lesson at the District Six Museum. You will also have the chance to explore Cape Point Nature Reserve and visit Boulders Beach to see the African penguins.
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What wildlife experiences are included in the Kruger National Park visit?
In Kruger National Park, you will have multiple game drives to spot the Big Five, including leopards, crocodiles, hippos, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and lions. You can also join a ranger for a bush walk and enjoy a birding walk.
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What is the significance of the visit to Robben Island?
The visit to Robben Island is significant as it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. You will hear stories from a Local Historian and meet a former political prisoner, providing a powerful insight into South Africa's history.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Absolutely! We are very selective in who we work with and choose to only use hotels that take the health and well-being of our guests as seriously as we do and agree to meet expected guidelines and specifications. We only work with establishments that we are confident will consistently adhere to our standards.
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Which countries does Luxury Gold visit?
We offer incredible luxury trips in Europe, North America, South America, Hawaii, South-East Asia, the Indian sub-continent (including India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka), Australia and New Zealand.
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What other modes of transport does Luxury Gold use?
A Luxury Gold tour will include touring on high-speed trains, alpine cable cars, hydrofoils, river cruisers and horse-drawn carriages, in addition to our high-deck luxury coaches with extra legroom.
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Who travels with Luxury Gold?
We are delighted to welcome guests who have a shared love of travel, adventure, entertainment and exploration. A mix of solo travellers, couples, and groups of friends and family join us from all over the English-speaking world.
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What is the role of the Well-Being Director?
Working closely together with your Travelling Concierge, the Well-Being Director* will help make sure all necessary protocols are followed to ensure the health and wellbeing of all our guests. This includes our enhanced screening and hygiene protocols, complying with distancing and other requirements set by government authorities. They are also there to support our guests & answer any questions.
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Luxury Gold requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of luxury gold charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Spectacular South Africa
9 Days Starting in Cape Town, South Africa and ending in Johannesburg, South Africa
Visiting: Cape Town, Cape Point Nature Reserve, Boulders Beach, Kalk Bay, Table Mountain, Vergelegen Estate, Boschendal Wine Estate, Robben Island, Kruger National Park, Skukuza ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
F660ZM20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Special diets catered:
Please advise request
