About this trip
South Africa brings together big-name safari country and the very different pleasures of Cape Town, over nine days that cover a fair stretch of the country's varied landscapes.
Cape Town itself sits between the Atlantic and Table Mountain, and from here you're within easy reach of the Cape Winelands around Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek.
This is a partially guided trip built with families and groups in mind, and it runs over Christmas and New Year for those wanting to spend the holidays somewhere different.
What you'll do
- Explore Cape Town against the backdrop of Table Mountain
- Day trip into the Cape Winelands around Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek
- Look for wildlife on safari in one of South Africa's parks
- Optional cage diving with Great White Sharks
- Optional snorkelling with seals along the coast
- Partially guided - expect a mix of guided days and time to explore on your own
- Can be customised, and suits families as well as groups travelling over Christmas and New Year
Worth it if you want seamless logistics and excellent local guides. Think twice if you dislike packed daily schedules and want flexibility to breathe.
- Local guides consistently brilliant: knowledgeable, respectful, and made groups feel genuinely safe throughout.
- Operational execution was flawless: flights, wheelchair access, safaris, cruises all coordinated without slip-ups.
- Itinerary packed dense daily activities with no downtime; nine days felt rushed and exhausting.
- Cape Town winter weather (heavy rain) not addressed in planning; bring weatherproofing regardless.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Johannesburg · 22 Jul – 23 Jul
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