11-Day South Africa Tour from Johannesburg with Safari and Cape Town
About This Tour
Embark on an 11-day journey through South Africa from Johannesburg to Kimberley, the Karoo, Oudtshoorn, Cape Town, and Soweto. Explore Kimberley's Big Hole, enj...
Duration: 11 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Premium · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Johannesburg, Kimberley, Cape Town, George, Oudtshoorn, Soweto, Kempton Park, Table Mountain National Park, Robben Island, Simon's Town · Languages: English, German, Mandarin
Know before you go: You are more than welcome to ask questions or seek clarity.; Book 14-30 days in advance to avoid inconveniences.; Pay 14-30 days in advance to avoid inconveniences.; Please be punctual.
About George
George
A perfect pit stop for anyone making their way down the Garden Route, George enjoys a fine location between the Outeniqua and Herolds Bay. Get a local guide to discover the best ecotourism, surfing and hiking.
What's Included
- 2-4-star lodging
- World-class South Africa tour guide
- All entry fees
- Ostrich farm and Cango Caves
- Safari game drives
- Township experiences
- Transportation throughout the tour
- Vehicle with driver
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Culture, safari, adventure, and water-based activities
Not Included
- Return international flights
- Laundry
- Items of personal effect
- Shopping
- Spa treatments
- Gambling
- Alcohol
- Tipping
- Surcharge
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Johannesburg to Kimberley and Mattanu Game Reserve
08:00 - Depart from Johannesburg to Kimberley, a drive of about 5 hours 44 minutes (546.2 km) via the N12. Lunch along the way. 15:00 - Continue for about 46 minutes (52.0 km) via the R31 to Mattanu Private Game Reserve. 15:30 - Check in at Mattanu Private Game Reserve and settle into the safari tented accommodation. 17:00 - Depart for an afternoon game drive, including a sundowner stop with drinks and snacks, followed by a private bush dinner in the camelthorn tree Boma. Return to the lodge for an overnight stay.
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2Day 02
Kimberley Heritage, Township Cuisine, and Flamingo Dam
08:00 - After breakfast, depart for Kimberley to visit the Big Hole, the largest hand-dug excavation in the world, dating back to the discovery of diamonds in 1867. 11:00 - Depart for the McGregor Museum. The museum traces the history of the region, including the South African War. Enjoy shopping around town. 13:00 - Lunch in Galeshewe Township with cultural cuisine. 14:00 - Depart for Flamingo Dam to view a flamboyance of flamingos. 16:00 - Return to Mattanu Private Game Reserve. 18:00-19:30 - Afternoon quad rides, including a sundowner stop with drinks and snacks, followed by a 3-course dinner at the lodge.
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3Day 03
Kimberley to Beaufort West and Karoo Night Drive
07:00 - Have breakfast and depart Diamond City, Kimberley, for Beaufort West, a journey of about 5 hours 46 minutes (539.7 km) via the N12. Lunch in Beaufort West, with time for shopping. Continue for about 7 minutes (5.1 km) via the N1/N12. 16:00 - Check in at Karoo National Park, relax, have supper, and then depart for a night drive in search of lions. The night drive lasts about 1.5 hours.
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4Day 04
Karoo Fossil Trail to Oudtshoorn
05:00 - Depart for an early morning guided drive lasting 2-3 hours. 08:00 - Return to the lodge to freshen up and have breakfast. 09:00 - Depart for the Fossil Trail. This 400 m-long trail depicts the geology and palaeontology of the Great Karoo by displaying genuine fossils and petrified wood along the paved walkway, which is accessible to wheelchair users. 11:00 - Check out and depart Karoo National Park for Oudtshoorn, a drive of about 1 hour 59 minutes (182.1 km) via the N12. Visit an ostrich farm and Cango Wildlife Ranch, and have lunch. Sleep over in Oudtshoorn.
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5Day 05
Cango Caves and Historic Swellendam
08:00 - After breakfast, visit the Cango Caves and continue the journey via George to Swellendam, a town with many historical buildings and known for the beauty of its architecture. Lunch and overnight stay in Swellendam.
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6Day 06
Wine Country Journey to Cape Town
08:00 - After breakfast, check out and travel through the wine country, visiting a wine farm with lunch. Arrive in Cape Town, settle into a lovely guest house, and relax for the rest of the day.
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7Day 07
Cape Peninsula Tour with Seal Island and Penguins
08:00 - After breakfast, depart for Hout Bay (Seal Island), Simon's Town (penguin colony), Cape Point (Cape Peninsula Reserve), and lunch. 19:00 - Return to the lodge.
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8Day 08
Robben Island and Table Mountain
07:00 - Finish breakfast and visit Robben Island. Continue to Table Mountain with the cable car, along with lunch. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
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9Day 09
Bok-Kaap, Castle of Good Hope, and V&A Waterfront
07:00 - Breakfast and depart for the Bo-Kaap Museum and the Castle of Good Hope. Depart for the Victoria & Albert Waterfront. Lunch and shopping at the Victoria & Albert Waterfront. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
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10Day 10
Cape Town to Johannesburg
07:00 - Breakfast and depart for Johannesburg, a drive of about 15 hours 11 minutes via the N1. Lunch along the way. Check in at the hotel, have dinner, and relax.
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11Day 11
Soweto, Museums, and Departure
08:00 - Check out after breakfast and depart for the Apartheid Museum. 11:00 - Depart for the Hector Pieterson Museum. 12:30 - Depart for the legendary Vilakazi Street. This street was once home to not one but two Nobel Peace Prize winners - Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Tata Nelson Mandela. See Mandela House Museum, enjoy dancing and performances by locals along the street, and purchase souvenirs. Lunch at one of the finest restaurants, then depart for Sandton Mandela Square for shopping. 17:00 - Transfer to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: O.R. Tambo Airport Road, O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, South Africa · Tour start: O.R. Tambo Airport Rd, O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, 1627, South Africa — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
