South Africa Unveiled A Cultural Discovery Escorted Tour
Highlights
Escorted Package Includes
Flights New York-Cape Town, Johannesburg-New York
Other departure cities available.All intra-flights: Cape Town-Durban, Johannesburg-Victoria Falls & Victoria Falls-Johannesburg
12 nights accommodations
4 nights Cape Town
1 night Hluhluwe
1 night Mbabane (eSwatini)
2 nights Hazyview
2 nights Johannesburg
2 nights Victoria Falls
Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
Hotel porterage
Departure transfer
20 meals: 12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
Game drives in modern 10-seater safari vehicles
Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
Entrance fees per itinerary
Special Features
During a tour of Cape Town, view the Castle Castle of Good Hope, the Grande Parade and visit Table Mountain
Tour historic Robben Island,* a World Heritage Site and view the former prison cell of Nelson Mandela
In the course of the Cape Peninsula tour, visit the Cape of Good Hope reserve and view the penguin colonies at Boulders Beach
Cruise on the St Lucia Estuary, a uniquely diverse ecosystem
Game drive through Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve
A thrilling game drive on an open-vehicle through Kruger National Park
In Soweto, the most metropolitan township, visit Nelson Mandela’s former home
Visit spectacular Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Enjoy a sunset cruise on the mighty Zambezi River
*The operation of the Robben Island ferry is dependent on weather and sea conditions. If the ferry is canceled, the visit to Robben Island will be replaced with alternate sightseeing.
Is This Trip Right for You?
This active program covers a good amount of ground each day. Expect from three to four hours walking on some touring days. The pace is fast, however you will encounter some uneven surfaces, stairs, steps and significant slopes. A few early wake-ups are required. There are two long days spent on the coach between eSwatini and Hazyview, as well as between Hazyview and Johannesburg. For your comfort, several stops will be made along the way including a lunch break. While the majority of the tour will be performed in an air-conditioned motor coach, game drives will be conducted in small safari vehicles that cannot be air-conditioned. Visitors to Kruger National Park and Zimbabwe are encouraged to consult their health-care providers regarding malaria prophylaxis. We suggest you check with your health-care provider before signing up for this tour. During this tour, you may come into proximity of wild animals whose actions can be unpredictable. Certain inherent risks are involved which should be considered at your own discretion. Short power outages are a regular occurrence in South Africa. Hotels in major cities are equipped with back-up generators so there are no interruptions to normal services, however hotels outside of major cities may have supplemental generators that provide electricity to only essential services.