African Dreams
South Africa
- 19 days
- 15 nights
- 47 meals
Departures: Nov 14, 2026, Feb 14, 2027
Price from $11,049 $10,899
South AfricaAfrican safaris and discoveries
Fly to the end of the world—to the southern tip of the African continent—where mountains meet endless oceans. Arrive in South Africa, a land of striking contrasts renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and extraordinary wildlife. This journey invites you to explore the “Rainbow Nation,” from its vibrant cities—Johannesburg and Cape Town—to its mesmerizing wilderness, including the world-famous Kruger National Park. The number-one essential? Your camera!
Cities on itinerary:
Johannesburg, Hazyview, Cape Town
- Fast
- Local guide
- Group meets at destination
Highlights:
- Blyde River Canyon
- 4x4 safari in Kruger National Park
- Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Wine route
Itinerary
- Day 1: Johannesburg
Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel. Indaba Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa 4* or similar
- Day 2: Johannesburg – Hazyview (430km – 5h)
Take a tuk-tuk tour of Soweto, famous for its political history inspired by American Black theology and the Black Power movement. Have lunch at a shebeen. Depart for Hazyview with a cultural stop at The Corn and Cob to learn about Ndebele traditions. ANEW Resort Hazyview 3* or similar (B-L-D)
- Day 3: Hazyview – Rivière Blyde – Pilgrim’s Rest – Parc national Kruger (400km – 7h)
Head to Blyde River Canyon. Enjoy lunch, then continue to Pilgrim’s Rest, a historic mining village. Settle into your tented camp on the edge of Kruger National Park. Unyati Safari Lodge 3* or similar (B-L-D)
- Day 4: Kruger National Park
Full-day 4x4 safari in Kruger, home to the legendary Big Five: elephants, buffalo, leopards, lions, and rhinos. Have a picnic lunch in the park. Return to camp for a sunset cocktail. (B-L-D)
- Day 5: Kruger National Park – Eswatini (250km – 3hr. 30min.)
Enjoy breakfast in the bush, within the lodge’s concession. Ride across the border into Eswatini. Continue to Hlane Royal National Park. Go on an afternoon 4x4 and walking safari with an English-speaking ranger in search of rhinos. The George Hotel 3* or similar (B-L-D)
- Day 6: Eswatini – Zulu Nyala Reserve (290km – 4hr.)
Visit a local market and a handmade candle workshop. Continue to Hluhluwe. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Check in at the lodge and explore a traditional Zulu village. Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge 3* or similar (B-L-D)
- Day 7: Zulu Nyala Reserve – iSimangaliso Wetland Park – Zulu Nyala Reserve
Drive to St. Lucia for a water safari in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, on a quest for hippos and crocodiles. Return to Hluhluwe in the afternoon for a 4x4 safari with an English-speaking ranger in Zulu Nyala Reserve. (B-L-D)
- Day 8: Zulu Nyala Reserve – Durban – Cape Town
Have a light breakfast. Transfer to Durban airport and fly to Cape Town. Meet your local French-speaking guide for an overview tour of the Castle of Good Hope, the old docks, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and the Woodstock district. Stroll through the Bo-Kaap district. Spend time with a local family, followed by a South African Malay cooking class and dinner in their home. Cresta Grande Cape Town Hotel 3* or similar (B-L-D)
- Day 9: Cape Town
Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Check out the docks, then have lunch where you please. In the afternoon, ride the cable car up Table Mountain (weather permitting). Continue to Signal Hill for a sunset cocktail with South African sparkling wine as you take in the view of Cape Town. (B-D)
- Day 10: Cape Town
Spend the day exploring the Cape of Good Hope Peninsula. Ride the boat to Seal Island near Hout Bay. Visit Simon’s Town and meet the famous Boulders Beach penguins. Tuck into a seafood lunch. Continue to the Cape of Good Hope. (B-L-D)
- Day 11: Cape Town
Spend the day exploring the Wine Route. Hop aboard the Franschhoek Wine Tram for tastings at several estates. Enjoy a farewell dinner featuring African specialties. (B-L-D)
- Day 12: Cape Town
Transfer to the airport. (B)
Inclusions
Domestic flight Durban - Cape Town
Transfers
Transportation by tour bus
11 nights in 3* and 4* accommodations and lodge
Tours, excursions, and activities listed in the itinerary
Services of French-speaking tour guides
Services of English-speaking rangers during safaris
Applicable taxes
Travel insurance
International flights
Baggage handling
Tips and personal expenses
Anything not listed in the “Price includes” section
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