This 12-day trip through South Africa takes the essentials of a great first-time visit to the country and elevates them with first-class accommodations and an unforgettable African safari experience.
Land in Cape Town and take your time acclimatizing to this beautiful city where two oceans and many cultures meet. A guided tour will get you acquainted with the key sights and some of the city’s fascinating stories. Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, see the city hall where Nelson Mandela made his first public speech, and visit the traditional Jewish and Malay quarters, learning how they’ve each shaped Cape Town’s culture and cuisine. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring on your own, with a full-day tour of the Peninsula to follow. This day takes you to visit the penguins of Boulders Beach, explore the Cape of Good Hope, and take in the panoramic beauty of the Western Cape.
Your next day is a moving trip into South Africa’s troubled twentieth century. Visit Robben Island, the former political prison of the apartheid era, and learn the stories of inmates both famous and unsung. End the day with a trip around Africa, with food and entertainment from around the continent at GOLD restaurant. If your trip to Robben Island was disturbing, let the following day’s Walk to Freedom fill you with hope. Visit the sobering District Six Museum, and the lively Langa Township to see how far South Africa has come since this period.
Did somebody say wine? Stellenbosch, here we come! It’s one of the best wine regions in South Africa, and indeed the world, famous for both its vintages and its spectacular surroundings. A 4x4 tour invites you to experience both, exploring three vineyard-crossed valleys. The following day, sample the culinary delights of the region on a Bites and Beverages tour.
It wouldn’t be a trip to South Africa without a big game safari! Head to Kruger National Park, the most famous in South Africa and an ideal place for any first-time or seasoned safari-goer. You’ll be one up on many visitors, staying in Karongwe Private Game Reserve, where the animals are more plentiful and drivers/guides have more options to get you the best sightings. Keep your eyes peeled for the Big Five over three magical days before your onward flight.
11 nights from $3,138 per person
Featured Destinations
Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Karongwe Private Game Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary on the banks of the Karongwe River in Limpopo, South Africa. Untamed and tranquil, the vas wilderness is abundant with over 60 mammal species with big cats, elephants, rhinos and birds. This camp is 21,000 acres of land and travelers can walk the safari, take a guided bushwalk, and pursue exciting game.
Hoedspruit
Hoedspruit rests in the center of the UNESCO registered Kruger to Canyons Biosphere, and is primarily an agriculture town and hotspot for ecotourism. Its proximity to endangered animals in nearby reserves draws many visitors, and the town also holds the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, which works to conserve, breed and research endangered species.
Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is a town located in the province of Western Cape Town in South Africa. It is one of the oldest towns in the state of South Africa dating back to 1679. In the year of 1710 a fire broke out that destroyed most of Stellenbosch, all but two to three houses that remained. Stellenbosch is known for being home to more than 140 local wine farms; here you will find plenty of opportunities for wine tasting tours and excursions. Aside from the abundance of wines, this town offers a lot to its visitors of all ages; enjoy a show at one of the famous theaters, visit one of the museums in town or simply spend an afternoon hiking and discover all of the amazing scenery Stellenbosch has to show for.
Cape Town
Cape Town is southern Africa's most beautiful, most romantic and most-visited city. Few urban centers anywhere can match its setting along the Cape Peninsula spine, which slides like the mighty tail of the continent into the Atlantic Ocean. By far the most striking - and famous - of its sights is Table Mountain, frequently mantled by clouds, and rearing up from the middle of the city to provide a constantly changing vista to the suburbs below. Table Mountain is the city's solid core which divides the city into distinct zones with public gardens, wilderness, forests, hiking routes, vineyards and desirable residential areas trailing down it's lower slopes.
Excursions
Cape Town City Tour - Half Day
Cape Town City Tour - Half Day
Your guide will discuss the city's abundance of sightseeing possibilities and will tailor make your day's activities according to your individual interests and preferences. This affords you the advantage of total flexibility while still maintaining the expertise of a qualified guide. We first make our way to the to the lower cable car station on the slopes of Table Mountain, where (weather permitting) we make the short and comfortable ascent to the top of the mountain by cable car. The panoramic view of the sea and city from the summit is magnificent. Then begin the tour of historic Cape Town. Whether you are interested in visiting the traditional tourist attractions, indulging in a personal passion, or simply exploring the 'Mother City' as a local, Cape Town has more than enough diversity to cater to your personal preference.
Your half day tour includes two entrance fees as well as the return Table Mountain Aerial Cableway ticket. After your tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Three Hour Cruise
Three Hour Cruise
The Inala Antares proudly awaits you in Cape Town, ready to take you first class on a journey of a lifetime. With its Italian styling, trendy interiors, quality construction techniques and performance it has been specially designed to meet your tastes and requirements.
Your day will start with a luxury transfer from your hotel providing you with a concierge service to help you orchestrate the perfect few hours on board the Inala.
Experience an exquisite Cape Town sunset with Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles as a backdrop as you cruise in pure luxury on board (weather depending on the day) otherwise in Table Bay towards the Bloubergstrand beaches.
The Inala is a 57ft Princess design, luxury motor yacht, moored in front of the Cape Grace Hotel V&A Waterfront. Your three hour cruise includes the famous Clifton beaches, with panoramic views of Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles in elegance and luxury. Clifton bay is on the way to Hout Bay and is the ideal place to spend a few hours at on board, enjoying the sun and a swim in the cool water.
Whale Watching Tour - Full Day
Whale Watching Tour - Full Day
Your Whale watching excursion will either be done in Hermanus or Gansbaai, based on the best sightings & weather conditions over your period of travel.
The whale watching trips can also afford you the possibility to see: Great white sharks, Bryde's whales, Humpback whales, Southern giant petrels, Cape gannets and Dolphins, making these whale watching trips not just magical but rewarding too, and are sure to capture everyone's imagination.
Your return to shore will depend on the sightings for the day, which may result in a late lunch. Your guide will discuss the best restaurant options with you based on your preference and logistics. An A la Carte lunch including soft drinks & non-premium brand drinks and house wines is included in your tour.
Time permitting you may have the opportunity to walk along the coastal paths in Herma-nus where during whale season (mid June to mid November) whales may be seen playing close to the shore. You will be dropped off at your hotel in the late afternoon.
Cape Point Sidecar Tour - Full Day
Cape Point Sidecar Tour - Full Day
Your guide will discuss your individual interests and preferences and tailor make the day's routing and sightings accordingly. All sidecars are decommissioned military bikes used during World War II, which has been restored and fully refurbished.
You will be supplied with retro leather jackets, helmets, goggles as well as a complimentary bandana. Depending on your interests you will be visiting all the iconic attractions such as Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Chapmans Peak Drive, Cape of Good Hope (including the Cape Point Funicular ticket) and the Boulders Penguin Colony.
Stop for lunch at a popular local restaurant including local wine and refreshments. Top off the day with a scenic coastal drive back to your hotel. After your day's touring, you will be dropped off at your hotel for your evening at leisure.
Vacation Details
Valid Date Ranges
02/05/2025 -
12/31/2025
from
$3,138 per person
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Deluxe
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Remarks
Standard Terms & Conditions apply when purchasing this trip. Special savings cannot be combined with any other offer and the amount is subject to currency exchange rates at the time of booking. Airfares rates may increase or decrease please ask your Goway Destination Specialist at the time of booking. All prices are per person and quoted in U.S. dollars. Single supplements may apply. Blackout dates/seasonal supplements may apply. Accommodations, inclusions and itineraries are subject to change based on specific departure dates. From pricing is based on the lowest seasonal pricing for this tour, and rates may vary by date of departure. Please inquire about details of your preferred travel dates. Please inquire for a list of included and excluded exclusions. Departures: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
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