Essence of South Africa

9 nights from $4167

9 nights

Essence of South Africa

Experience Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula and Franschhoek, then fly to Karongwe Private Game Reserve for Big Five adventures before finishing in Johannesburg and Soweto on a small group journey through

$4550 pp
$4167 pp excluding flights $463 per night
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Experience Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula and Franschhoek, then fly to Karongwe Private Game Reserve for Big Five adventures before finishing in Johannesburg and Soweto on a small group journey through South Africa.
  • Ride the Table Mountain cableway for panoramic Cape Town views
  • Discover Bo-Kaap’s colorful streets and heritage
  • Explore the Cape Peninsula past the Twelve Apostles to Cape Point
  • View African penguins at Boulders Beach
  • Taste wines at Franschhoek’s Rickety Bridge Winery
  • Join a traditional braai in Hermanus with Atlantic cliff views
  • Search for the Big Five on Karongwe game drives and bush walks
  • Explore Soweto’s Mandela House and Regina Mundi Church
Stay at Southern Sun The Cullinan in Cape Town, then unwind at Shiduli Private Game Lodge in Karongwe Private Game Reserve, a Stays with Stories property supporting sustainability, before concluding at The Maslow in Sandton, Johannesburg, well located for dining and shopping after days of safari and city discovery.
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