14-Nights Best of South Africa from $5,152
Trafalgar
OFFER ID 1675907
Best Of South Africa
Travel South Africa on a Small Group tour that brings together the country’s big-name icons and local connections. Search for wildlife on game drives in Kruger National Park, visit a Swazi Chief’s village and continue through the Eastern Cape towards the Garden Route. Explore Knysna, follow the coastline and end in Cape Town, where Table Mountain, ocean views and the city’s cosmopolitan energy show you another side of South Africa.
Dining Summary
- 10 Dinner (D)
- 14 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
- Visit Bourke's Luck Potholes, Kruger National Park, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), Tsitsikamma National Park, Knysna and Table Mountain by cable car (weather permitting) in Cape Town
- View Blyde River Canyon, God's Window, the Drakensberg mountains and Storms River Mouth, South Africa's wildlife and birds on safari
- See South Africa's wildlife and birds on safari
- Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
- 4-star stays
- Coach and 4 x 4 safari vehicle travel
- Hazyview: Take in the magnificent sights of Kruger National Park Area on your scenic drive.
- Kruger National Park: Explore Kruger National Park with a Local Specialist, learning how to read the bushveld through fresh tracks, distant calls and movement in the long grass. Look for the Big Five – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo – and the Little Five, a clever safari twist that celebrates the smaller creatures of Kruger.
- Eswatini: Spend time in a Swazi Chief’s village, meeting community members who share their daily life, traditions and food with you. You’ll taste local pap and stew, see the crimson dress worn for cultural celebrations and join villagers for a hands-on drumming class. Music and dance give you a lively introduction to the pride and spirit of Eswatini.
- Durban: Enjoy the views of the tropical east coast hub in Durban.
- Mpumalanga: Bask in the beautiful views of the Valley of 1000 Hills on your scenic drive.
- Gqeberha: Spend the day exploring Gqeberha, formerly known as Port Elizabeth, and all of its wonders.
- Cape Town: Discover the iconic sights in Cape Town.
- Chintsa: Stay at Crawfords Beach Lodge, where a family-owned farm has grown into a welcoming Wild Coast retreat over three generations since the 1970s. Set between Chintsa’s rolling dunes, beach forest and the Indian Ocean, it connects you to the Eastern Cape’s natural beauty and easy coastal hospitality.
- Knysna: Join host Ella and friends for a traditional meal and insights into the local Xhosa culture, including traditional dress, language and songs.
- Knysna: Emzini is a not-for-profit organization supporting the local community providing education, food, clothing and a safe place to live. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.
14 nights from $5,152 per person
Special Promotion: Black Friday | Buy One, Get One 50% Off
Valid for new bookings made October 31, 2026 – December 7, 2026 for travel from January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2028.
*The promotional savings are already reflected in the published price. Promotion may be combined with 5% Past Guest Savings and benefits for group bookings of 10+, but cannot be combined with any other promotions. Subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply. Ask your Travel Advisor for more information.
Special Promotion: Black Friday | Save Up to 20% on Select Tour, River Cruise, Small Group and Rail Journey Departures
Valid for new bookings deposited October 31, 2026 – December 7, 2026 for travel from January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2028.
*The promotional savings are already reflected in the published price. Promotion may be combined with 5% Past Guest Savings and benefits for group bookings of 10+, but cannot be combined with any other promotions. Subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply. Ask your Travel Advisor for more information.
Vacation Details
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