About this trip
Nine days across South Africa, taking in Cape Town's mountains and coastline alongside safari country and the wine-growing valleys inland. It is a private, partially guided trip, so you get a mix of organised activity and time to explore at your own pace.
Cape Town sits between the Atlantic and Table Mountain, with the Cape Winelands around Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek an easy day trip away. From there the focus shifts to wildlife, with safari drives giving you the chance to see the country's game up close.
This one is built with families in mind, and runs over the Christmas and New Year period, so it suits those wanting a warm-weather break with wildlife and scenery rather than a party-focused trip.
What you'll do
- Take in views of Table Mountain and the Atlantic coast from Cape Town
- Day trip to the Cape Winelands around Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek
- Optional cage diving with Great White Sharks
- Snorkel with seals along the coast
- Game viewing on safari
- Private, partially guided trip, so some days are led and others are yours to structure
- Pitched at families
- Runs over Christmas and New Year
Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 16 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.
Your free day in Johannesburg
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Worth it if you value seamless logistics, knowledgeable guides, and diverse landscapes. Think twice if you're sensitive to accommodation inconsistencies or need full luxury throughout.
- Guides consistently named (Fawaaz, Nthato, Weevil, Robin) were deeply knowledgeable, passionate about conservation, and made experiences genuinely fun and memorable.
- Pacing across nine days felt effortless: safari, Cape Town, Winelands, townships, Big Five sightings, all without exhausting drives or rushed logistics.
- Final lodge fell short of 4-star standard: no hand towels, unresponsive room service, cigarette smell despite non-smoking floor, bathroom door wouldn't close.
- Office support and individual guides proactively manage disruptions (flight delays, room upgrades, logistics), turning potential problems into smooth experiences.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Johannesburg · 25 Jul – 26 Jul
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