Essence of South Africa Tour

7 Days / 6 Nights

Day 1: CAPE TOWN

Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, a Tour representative meets you for a transfer to your pre-booked hotel. Cape Town is one of the most popular long-haul destinations in the world. Due to its unique topography, it is also one of the easiest places in which to orientate oneself as long as you remember that with Table Mountain behind you and Robben Island before you; you are facing north, looking across Table Bay and up the west coast of Africa.

Day 2: CAPE TOWN – CITY TOUR

After breakfast leave on a half-day Mother City tour. You will go for a scenic coastal drive through Clifton & Sea Point & later tour passes the Houses of Parliament, the Castle, the SA Museum, and a few other historical sights – District Six, Bo-Kaap, Slave Lodge & ending at the bustling Greenmarket Square. A cable car ride, takes you up the Table Mountain (weather permitting otherwise Signal Hill) for a breath-taking view over the city (entrance is included) Return to your hotel.

Day 3: CAPE TOWN – PENINSULA TOUR

Breakfast is taken at the hotel. Depart on a full day Peninsula tour. This comprehensive tour shows you the best of the spectacular Cape Peninsula and why it is it’s called the Fairest Cape. Travel past Sea Point and Camps Bay, past the famous beaches of Clifton and Llandudno towards Hout Bay. Drive along the Atlantic Seaboard. Pass through Noordhoek and Scarborough. Later you will take to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Enjoy the funicular ride aboard the “Flying Dutchman” and enjoy the unforgettable spectacular views. Later get the photo opportunity to take some pictures at the second southernmost tip of the African continent. Visit the beautiful Boulders Beach, and have the option to sit among the famous colony of Jackass Penguins. Thereafter we enjoy a short stop at the naval port of Simon’s Town and know about the legend of “Able Seaman Just Nuisance” the Great Dane Dog that was inducted in Royal Navy. Return to the hotel.

Day 4: CAPE TOWN – JOHANNESBURG – SUN CITY

After breakfast transfer to George airport to board a flight to Johannesburg. On arrival you are met by a Tour representative for a transfer to Sun City. The Sun City complex is surrounded by two championship golf courses, numerous swimming pools and a huge manmade lake offering various water sports. Optional activities include Hot Air Ballooning. Enjoy lunch at the Raj Indian Restaurant (own account). Then you could relax at the Valley of the Waves, or take a walk through the gardens of the Lost City. This magical city knows no limits – you have the chance to win a fortune at the Casino and Entertainment Centre, there are lavish extravaganzas and a multitude of restaurants to cater for every taste.

Day 5: SUN CITY

After breakfast you will enjoy your day at leisure. Optional game drives to Pilanesberg Nature Reserve to see the Big 5 (cost of the game drive is not included)

Day 6: SUN CITY – JOHANNESBURG

After breakfast leave for a Gold Reef City tour (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). Where you will see reconstruction of Johannesburg during the Gold Rush era, built around a mine. Activities include a Victorian fun fair, miners’ houses, brewery, pubs, restaurants and stock exchange. You can watch molten gold being poured and take a trip down an old mine shaft. Tribal dancing adds to the fun. Return to hotel.

Day 7: JOHANNESBURG (DEPARTURE)

After breakfast, transfer to O.R. Tambo International Airport for flight back home

Inclusions

Meet and Greet Representation at the Airport
Full day “Cape Peninsula” & a half-day “Mother City” Tour in Cape Town
6 Nights Accommodation in standard rooms in above or similar on bed & breakfast basis
All transfers & sightseeing is on Private basis in an air conditioned luxury vehicle.
All entrance fees as per the itinerary with Table Mountain Cable car ride.
A guided tour to Gold Reef City with a qualified English guide.
Applicable Visa Charges

Exclusions

All flights, porterage and tips, mineral water, laundry, telephone or any other expense personal in nature.
Drinks and lunches/dinner except where mentioned
Items of a personal nature, driver and guide gratuities
All entrance fees and excursions not mentioned above
Porterage at hotels and airports
Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as bad weather, natural calamities (landslides, floods), flight delays, excess baggage, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes, war, airline or hotel policies etc.
GST 5% Extra
TCS 5% Extra