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Highlights of South Africa
14 Days Starting in Gqeberha, South Africa and ending in Cape Town, South Africa
Visiting: Gqeberha, Kariega Game Reserve Eastern Cape, Knysna, Tsitsikamma, Oudtshoorn, Cape Winelands, Cape Town
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Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
11 - 18
Age range:
15-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Luxury, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Beach Tours, Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Wildlife Tours
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Tour Overview
This escorted tour blends a selection of South Africa’s quintessential experiences into a well-paced itinerary for lovers of wildlife, walks, and wine. Go on safari in a private Big-Five reserve, ascend Table Mountain by cable car, tour and taste your way around Cape Wineland vineyards, and admire the renowned scenery along Route 62.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Fly to Port Elizabeth
Location: Gqeberha
Accommodation Name: none
Fly overnight from London (regional connections available) to Port Elizabeth via Johannesburg.
Day 2 : Port Elizabeth
Location: Gqeberha
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Kariega River Lodge
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Port Elizabeth and transfer to the Kariega Game Reserve. After lunch, join a late-afternoon safari drive within the reserve, rounded off with sundowners. Spend 3 nights at the Kariega River Lodge.
Day 3 : Kariega Game Reserve (or similar)
Location: Kariega Game Reserve Eastern Cape
Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Keriega River Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Board specialist safari vehicles for morning and late-afternoon safari drives in a ‘Big Five’ wildlife reserve. Cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and an assortment of antelope species also roam these lands.
Day 4 : Kariega Game Reserve (or similar)
Location: Kariega Game Reserve Eastern Cape
Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Kariega River Lodge or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
At leisure.
Day 5 : Tsitsikamma & Knysna
Location: Knysna, Tsitsikamma
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Knysna Hollow
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After an early morning wildlife drive, head to the Tsitsikamma National Park. Here you can take a scenic walk and cross the suspension bridge that spans the gorge at the Storms River mouth. Then continue west to the coastal town of Knysna. Overnight at Knysna Hollow.
Day 6 : Knysna
Location: Knysna
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Knysna Hollow (or similar).
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Cruise across a stunning lagoon to the Knysna Heads aboard the John Benn, a classic boat named after a legendary harbour pilot. Then enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Featherbed Nature Reserve. The next day is at leisure to relax or join an optional excursion.
Day 7 : Knysna
Location: Knysna
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Knysna Hollow (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
At leisure.
Day 8 : Oudtshoorn
Location: Oudtshoorn
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: De Zeekoe
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Oudtshoorn, known as the ‘ostrich capital of the world’. Take a guided tour of the Cango Caves, one of Africa’s most spectacular natural rock formations. Its vast network of tunnels and chambers, which extends for over 4 km, is adorned with delicate stalagmites and stalactites. Then enjoy lunch and an informative excursion to a working ostrich farm, where you will come face to face with the world’s largest birds. Overnight at Swartberg Country Manor (or similar).
Day 9 : Cape Winelands
Location: Cape Winelands
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Head out on an optional early morning meerkat adventure, meeting rescued meerkats accompanied by an expert guide (£30pp). Then continue along the scenic Route 62. Stop at the quirky town of Barrydale for lunch (payable locally). Stay 2 nights in the Winelands at the Le Franschhoek.
Day 10 : Cape Winelands
Location: Cape Winelands
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Spend a full day touring the Cape Winelands. Drive through mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads between the golden triangle of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. Then join a 4x4 wine-tasting safari at Warwick Wine Estate, sampling ‘Big Five’ grape varieties.
Day 11 : Cape Winelands & Cape Town
Location: Cape Town, Cape Winelands
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Cape Town Hollow
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Take a guided morning walk around Stellenbosch, including a visit to the village museum charting the history of the region. Transfer to Cape Town for an afternoon to explore the bustling V&A waterfront, followed by dinner at a local home in the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood, tasting authentic Cape Malay cuisine. Stay 2 nights at Cape Town Hollow.
Day 12 : Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Cape Town Hollow
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula, including an Atlantic seaboard drive past fishing villages and the seaside suburbs of Camps Bay and Hout Bay, finishing at Cape Point. Return via the penguin colony at Boulders Beach, and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a stylish restaurant.
Day 13 : Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation Name: None
Meals Included: Breakfast
Begin your final morning in spectacular fashion: ascending to the top of Table Mountain via cable car (weather permitting; excursion may take place on Day 11). Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home, or extend your journey – perhaps with a visit to Victoria Falls or a beach stay in Mauritius.
Day 14 : Cape Town - Fly to the UK
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation Name: None
Arrive in London.
What's Included
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4-star accommodation
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Flexible - extensions, room & flight upgrades available
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Small group size - average 10 people (max 18)
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International flights
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Internal flights as specified
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Transfers in air-conditioned vehicle
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Experienced local tour manager
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Welcome drink to meet the group & guide
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Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
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Safari experiences included, as well as wine tasting
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Tipping and Gratuities
Check out our Q&As
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Superior: Most Cox & Kings tours fall under this category and are based in 4- or 5-star accommodation where available, or the best alternative elsewhere.
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Why do I have to pay more for my holiday if I am a single traveller?
Most hotels around the world charge more per person for a single occupancy room than for a shared twin room, because the cost of maintaining a room for one person can be almost as high as it is for two. In addition, many single occupancy rooms are the same as twin / double rooms.
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Can Cox & Kings arrange my visa?
We cannot arrange your visa but we can recommend a reputable visa assistance company who can help with your application. Please contact your tour consultant for details.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes. We only work with passionate local guides who have a firm grasp of English – so they can answer all your questions and offer invaluable insight into your destination.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes. Quoted prices include all entrance fees.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
If a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers, we will either offer for you to take your holiday on a private basis (which may involve a supplement), or you will be fully refunded.
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Are flights included in this tour?
All prices for Cox & Kings holidays include international flights, except where indicated. For all destinations, you may be able to arrange your own flights. If you wish to do so, the cost will be deducted from the tour price.
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What is the maximum group size?
All Cox & Kings group tours have a maximum group size of 18 and average just 14 guests. Travelling in such a small group allows you to make stronger and deeper connections with fellow travellers.
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What is the difference between a 'single' supplement and 'sole' supplement?
A 'single' traveller is someone occupying a single room while travelling with one or more other people, for example a single person travelling on a group tour. A 'sole' traveller is someone travelling on their own. As a single traveller on a group tour (except those in the SoloTravellers collection), please check the single supplement price. If you wish to add an extension to that tour, please th
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When will I get my tickets?
Travel documents will be sent approximately two weeks prior to departure (third party suppliers' policies may vary), unless your booking is made within six weeks of departure, in which case final documents will be sent as soon as possible.
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When do I need to pay my final balance?
Final payment must be made no less than 75 days before departure.
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What are the four tour categories?
***LUXURY These are our most comfortable tours and will usually feature 5-star deluxe accommodation throughout*** ***SUPERIOR Most Cox & Kings tours fall under this category and are based in 4- or 5-star accommodation where available, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***STANDARD Simpler in emphasis, these itineraries typically feature 4-star or good 3-star accommodation throughout, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***DISCOVERY Best suited to the hardier traveller, these tours typically include some quite basic accommodation, possibly longer and rougher road journeys and, in some cases, more strenuous activities, such as trekking***
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Why do I have to pay more for my holiday if I am a single traveller?
Most hotels around the world charge more per person for a single occupancy room than for a shared twin room, because the cost of maintaining a room for one person can be almost as high as it is for two. In addition, many single occupancy rooms are the same as twin / double rooms. The Solo Travellers collection of small group tours is specially created to include accommodation based on single occu
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Can Cox & Kings arrange my visa?
We cannot arrange your visa but we can recommend a reputable visa assistance company who can help with your application. Please contact your tour consultant for details.
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Do your prices include flights?
All prices for Cox & Kings holidays include international flights, except where indicated. Australasia and Canada holidays do not include international flights so that you may benefit from the best prices at the time you choose to book, taking advantage of major seasonal variations and short term special offers. For all destinations, you may be able to arrange your own flights. If you wish to do
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What is a non-exclusive escorted group tour?
The vast majority of our group tours are exclusive to Cox & Kings clients. However, there are a few exceptions where holidaymakers who booked their tour with another travel company travel in the group.
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When will I get a detailed itinerary?
If you are travelling on a group tour, you will receive a detailed itinerary with your travel pack. If travelling on a private basis, you will receive your detailed itinerary with your confirmation invoice.
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Do I need inoculations?
Many of our destinations have recommended health precautions, which you can read about in our regional documents and health pages. However, we recommend that you contact your doctor who will be able to give you professional advice, arrange any vaccinations and give advice on malaria protection. Alternatively, visit the NHS website for more information.
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What happens if a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers? Will it be cancelled?
If a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers, we will either offer for you to take your holiday on a private basis (which may involve a supplement), or you will be fully refunded.
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Low Deposit
Cox & Kings requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cox & kings charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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