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Wamkelekile eKapa! Welcome to Cape Town! Home to the iconic Table Mountain, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world! Meet your tour leader at the hotel and jump right into the action on a city tour! See Signal Hill, District Six, Bo Kaap and more. After, enjoy a welcome dinner at a vibrant local restaurant.
StayEasy City Bowl Cape Town
Garden Court OR Tambo International Airport Hotel
13 Nights, (3 & 4 star hotels & safari lodge)
13 Nights
(3 & 4 star hotels & safari lodge)
13 Breakfasts | 3 Lunches | 9 Dinners
13 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
9 Dinners
Air-conditioned coach | Plane
Air-conditioned coach
Plane
Fully-guided tour
Fully-guided tour
StayEasy City Bowl Cape Town | Check in from 02:00 PM
Garden Court OR Tambo International Airport Hotel | 10:00 AM - After breakfast
Wamkelekile eKapa! Welcome to Cape Town! Home to the iconic Table Mountain, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world! Meet your tour leader at the hotel and jump right into the action on a city tour! See Signal Hill, District Six, Bo Kaap and more. After, enjoy a welcome dinner at a vibrant local restaurant.
Explore Cape Town on a walking and driving tour. See highlights including the Castle of Good Hope, the Company’s Gardens and the colourful Bo Kaap.
Explore Cape Town on a walking and driving tour. See highlights including the Castle of Good Hope, the Company’s Gardens and the colourful Bo Kaap.
Tonight offers the perfect opportunity to get to know your Expat Explore tour leader and fellow travellers over a delicious local meal!
Tonight offers the perfect opportunity to get to know your Expat Explore tour leader and fellow travellers over a delicious local meal!
Today is a free day to explore Cape Town and its surroundings! Join the optional Cape Peninsula Day Trip to experience Cape Point, see the penguins at Boulders Beach and enjoy a lunchtime stop in Kalk Bay. Upon return, the peninsula tour will include a drop off at the V&A Waterfront - a fantastic shopping, eating and entertainment destination!
Enjoy a scenic trip along the Cape Peninsula. Visit Cape Point, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and sit down for lunch in Kalk Bay.
Enjoy a scenic trip along the Cape Peninsula. Visit Cape Point, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and sit down for lunch in Kalk Bay.
Following breakfast, drive through the Cape wine region. Stop in Stellenbosch, a charming university town complete with Cape Dutch architecture. Enjoy lunch at a local winery. Learn all about local varietals and wine-making processes from a local expert during two wine tastings. Then, take a scenic drive to Hermanus and enjoy a free evening in this picturesque seaside town.
Take some free time to explore this historic university town. Admire its Cape Dutch architecture, wander the tree-lined streets, or relax in a coffee shop.
Take some free time to explore this historic university town. Admire its Cape Dutch architecture, wander the tree-lined streets, or relax in a coffee shop.
Enjoy two wine tastings along with lunch at a wine farm in the famous wineland region of the Western Cape.
Enjoy two wine tastings along with lunch at a wine farm in the famous wineland region of the Western Cape.
Explore this delightful town on the Cape Whale Coast Route - during the right time of year, you may spot whales from the beach!
Explore this delightful town on the Cape Whale Coast Route - during the right time of year, you may spot whales from the beach!
The Garden Route awaits! Enjoy a lunch stop in Riviersonderend before embarking on an orientation tour of Swellendam, a charming Cape Dutch town. Then, visit a Cape Aloe Vera factory. Last stop is Mossel Bay. Visit Pinnacle Point Caves; an archaeological site home to fossils dating back 170,000 years! Enjoy dinner at the hotel tonight.
Enjoy a walking tour and free time for lunch in South Africa’s third-oldest town. Admire the spectacular architecture of its Dutch Reformed Church.
Enjoy a walking tour and free time for lunch in South Africa’s third-oldest town. Admire the spectacular architecture of its Dutch Reformed Church.
Sample various Aloe Vera products, wander the indigenous garden (with 17 Aloe species) and drink Aloe tea at this Aloe factory in the Hessequa region.
Sample various Aloe Vera products, wander the indigenous garden (with 17 Aloe species) and drink Aloe tea at this Aloe factory in the Hessequa region.
Visit Pinnacle Point Caves, a Provincial Heritage Site where human bones from between 40,000 and 170,000 years ago have been discovered!
Visit Pinnacle Point Caves, a Provincial Heritage Site where human bones from between 40,000 and 170,000 years ago have been discovered!
Get up close with Great White sharks in Gansbaai! Have no fear, experts will be with you every step of the way.
Get up close with Great White sharks in Gansbaai! Have no fear, experts will be with you every step of the way.
Spot the Marine Big 5 including whales, sharks, seals, penguins and dolphins on this exciting excursion!
Spot the Marine Big 5 including whales, sharks, seals, penguins and dolphins on this exciting excursion!
Travel to Botlierskop Private Game Reserve for a unique safari experience. Encounter rhinos, lions, giraffes and more! Later, find a spot for lunch around the bustling Knysna waterfront. Afterwards, look forward to exciting optional excursions. Roam free with the monkeys at Monkeyland or visit Birds of Eden, the world's largest free-flight aviary and bird sanctuary. Dinner is included this evening.
Experience a safari at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Spot buffalo, giraffe, zebra, lions, rhinos, hippos, and over 200 bird species!
Experience a safari at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Spot buffalo, giraffe, zebra, lions, rhinos, hippos, and over 200 bird species!
Discover Knysna’s laid-back yet stylish vibe at its waterfront. This ideal location boasts unique and trendy stores, water activities and exceptional dining options.
Discover Knysna’s laid-back yet stylish vibe at its waterfront. This ideal location boasts unique and trendy stores, water activities and exceptional dining options.
Visit Monkeyland and watch primates in their natural habitat!
Visit Monkeyland and watch primates in their natural habitat!
Discover over 200 species of birds throughout an expansive forest in Plettenberg Bay.
Discover over 200 species of birds throughout an expansive forest in Plettenberg Bay.
The Tsitsikamma forest is calling! This area encompasses rivers, gorges, mountains and lush forests. Consider optional tree-top canopy tours, bungy jumping at Bloukrans Bridge or the Woodcutters Trail Drive. Then, explore the Storms River Mouth. Walk along the coast, cross the impressive 77-metre long Storms River suspension bridge (if you dare!) and enjoy free time for lunch overlooking the ocean.
Walk the Storms River trail and cross the dazzling 77m suspension bridge. Spot wildlife like otters, Knysna Loeries, and even dolphins along the way.
Walk the Storms River trail and cross the dazzling 77m suspension bridge. Spot wildlife like otters, Knysna Loeries, and even dolphins along the way.
Take a leap with the Bloukrans Bungy - the world’s highest commercial bungee bridge!
Take a leap with the Bloukrans Bungy - the world’s highest commercial bungee bridge!
Travel along a zipline and admire the spectacular scenery, flora and fauna of the Tsitsikamma rainforest.
Travel along a zipline and admire the spectacular scenery, flora and fauna of the Tsitsikamma rainforest.
Embark on a trail drive along the Storms River Pass. Admire the stunning scenery and learn more about the region’s history and flora and fauna.
Embark on a trail drive along the Storms River Pass. Admire the stunning scenery and learn more about the region’s history and flora and fauna.
Explore the depths of Tsitsikamma and Storms River Gorge aboard a kayak!
Explore the depths of Tsitsikamma and Storms River Gorge aboard a kayak!
Travel along Route 62 today. Nestled between the Kouga and Tsitsikamma Mountains, this area offers spectacular views. Arrive in Oudtshoorn and enjoy a guided tour of a working ostrich farm before enjoying an included lunch. Later, explore the Cango Caves, a series of dripstone caverns more than 20 million years old! This evening, sit down for a traditional Karoo dinner.
Enjoy a guided tractor tour of a working ostrich farm, meet ostriches up close, and tuck into a delicious traditional lunch.
Enjoy a guided tractor tour of a working ostrich farm, meet ostriches up close, and tuck into a delicious traditional lunch.
Embark on an underground adventure and explore the spectacular Cango Caves, a natural wonder filled with ancient limestone formations, towering chambers, and fascinating history.
Embark on an underground adventure and explore the spectacular Cango Caves, a natural wonder filled with ancient limestone formations, towering chambers, and fascinating history.
Eating and drinking in the Karoo is an experience in itself! Indulge in Karoo lamb, ‘Braaivleis’ (BBQ), boerewors (South African sausage), fresh seasonal veg.
Eating and drinking in the Karoo is an experience in itself! Indulge in Karoo lamb, ‘Braaivleis’ (BBQ), boerewors (South African sausage), fresh seasonal veg.
Marvel at the clear night skies with this stargazing excursion in Oudtshoorn.
Marvel at the clear night skies with this stargazing excursion in Oudtshoorn.
The tour turns back towards Cape Town today. Stop in Robertson, another fantastic wine-producing region, to enjoy an included lunch before the tour continues to Paarl in the Cape Winelands. Here, enjoy a cheese and wine tasting. Finally in Cape Town and make the most of a free evening in this city abuzz with world-class restaurants and bars!
Experience this stunning wine-producing region. It’s known as the valley of wine and roses and sits at the heart of the Route 62 wine route.
Experience this stunning wine-producing region. It’s known as the valley of wine and roses and sits at the heart of the Route 62 wine route.
Sample some of South Africa’s most popular cheese and wine during a stop in Paarl in the Cape Winelands!
Sample some of South Africa’s most popular cheese and wine during a stop in Paarl in the Cape Winelands!
Head to Cape Town airport first thing in the morning. Catch an included flight to Johannesburg, known as the "City of Gold". Arrive and travel east towards South Africa’s Mpumalanga province. The day ends as the tour arrives at tonight’s accommodation located on the outskirts of the Kruger National Park. Look forward to an included meal under the African sky.
Experience a full-day game drive of the famous Kruger National Park! Sitting elevated in the safari vehicle, you can easily spot wild animals like cheetahs, wild dogs, leopards, elephants and rhino. Later, head to the safari lodge/hotel on the western edge of the park. Time for a relaxing swim and a sun-downer or two before tonight’s included dinner!
Spot the 'Big 5' (lion, elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros), explore vast landscapes, and relax in an air-conditioned tour bus.
Spot the 'Big 5' (lion, elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros), explore vast landscapes, and relax in an air-conditioned tour bus.
Further explore the Kruger National Park! You have the option to embark on a safari in open safari trucks led by local wildlife specialists. A full-day safari drive offers the opportunity to spend the day driving in prime game viewing areas, stopping at various waterholes and rest camps. Enjoying an included dinner in true African style.
Experience a half-day game drive in the Kruger National Park region. Spot wildlife while you enjoy your breakfast!
Experience a half-day game drive in the Kruger National Park region. Spot wildlife while you enjoy your breakfast!
Experience a full day of wild animal spotting with this game drive in the Kruger National Park region!
Experience a full day of wild animal spotting with this game drive in the Kruger National Park region!
Experience a full day of wild animal spotting with this game drive in the Kruger National Park region with lunch included!
Experience a full day of wild animal spotting with this game drive in the Kruger National Park region with lunch included!
Embark on a sunset game drive and watch as the nocturnal animals come out to play.
Embark on a sunset game drive and watch as the nocturnal animals come out to play.
Today, enjoy the option to go on a full-day, half-day, or sunrise safari. The sunrise safari offers the chance to listen to the chorus of animals as they awake and the sun rises over the savanna. This evening, enjoy the last dinner in the African bush. Spend time around the campfire exchanging safari stories and sipping Amarula, an African liqueur.
Experience a half-day game drive in the Kruger National Park region. Spot wildlife while you enjoy your breakfast!
Experience a half-day game drive in the Kruger National Park region. Spot wildlife while you enjoy your breakfast!
Experience a full day of wild animal spotting with this game drive in the Kruger National Park region!
Experience a full day of wild animal spotting with this game drive in the Kruger National Park region!
Experience a full day of wild animal spotting with this game drive in the Kruger National Park region with lunch included!
Experience a full day of wild animal spotting with this game drive in the Kruger National Park region with lunch included!
Embark on a sunset game drive and watch as the nocturnal animals come out to play.
Embark on a sunset game drive and watch as the nocturnal animals come out to play.
Discover the Panorama Route on an enchanting drive through Mpumalanga. The first destination is the Three Rondavels viewpoint with a stunning vista over the Blyde River Canyon. Next is Bourke’s Luck Potholes, a natural water feature with hundreds of natural potholes and plunge pools. Continue back to Johannesburg for a farewell dinner with new friends!
Take in awe-inspiring views of The Three Rondavels towering over Blyde River Canyon. Various look-out points are sure to offer fantastic photo opportunities.
Take in awe-inspiring views of The Three Rondavels towering over Blyde River Canyon. Various look-out points are sure to offer fantastic photo opportunities.
Take a short walk and wander around what has been dubbed "nature's wishing well". See numerous waterholes, plunge pools and impressive rock formations.
Take a short walk and wander around what has been dubbed "nature's wishing well". See numerous waterholes, plunge pools and impressive rock formations.
Marvel at the majestic Blyde River Canyon, one of South Africa’s most cherished views. See the Lowveld with Kruger National Park and Mozambique in the distance.
Marvel at the majestic Blyde River Canyon, one of South Africa’s most cherished views. See the Lowveld with Kruger National Park and Mozambique in the distance.
Sit down for a farewell group dinner in Johannesburg. Exchange stories, highlights and memories as you look back at your two-week South African experience.
Sit down for a farewell group dinner in Johannesburg. Exchange stories, highlights and memories as you look back at your two-week South African experience.
The South Africa Escape tour concludes after breakfast. Have one last breakfast together to say bon voyage. Guests are welcome to stay on to explore Jozi, as the locals call Johannesburg, and enjoy one of the optional city tours available.
Embark on a guided tour of Johannesburg. See the Telkom Tower, visit Constitution Hill, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Carlton Centre and more!
Embark on a guided tour of Johannesburg. See the Telkom Tower, visit Constitution Hill, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Carlton Centre and more!
Discover Soweto and its important sights including the Hector Pieterson Museum, Freedom Square, the former home of Nelson Mandela and more.
Discover Soweto and its important sights including the Hector Pieterson Museum, Freedom Square, the former home of Nelson Mandela and more.
Spot the 'Big 5' (lion, elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros), explore vast landscapes, and relax in an air-conditioned tour bus.
Enjoy two wine tastings along with lunch at a wine farm in the famous wineland region of the Western Cape.
Experience a safari at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Spot buffalo, giraffe, zebra, lions, rhinos, hippos, and over 200 bird species!
Embark on an underground adventure and explore the spectacular Cango Caves, a natural wonder filled with ancient limestone formations, towering chambers, and fascinating history.
Enjoy a scenic trip along the Cape Peninsula. Visit Cape Point, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and sit down for lunch in Kalk Bay.
This tour is available in multiple options – choose your preferred option using the buttons below:
Combine both single legs into the full-length, 14-day combo tour to experience the best of South Africa
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Enhance your tour with these carefully selected optional experiences. Each one is designed to add depth and excitement to your journey, allowing you to customize your adventure according to your interests.
Get immersed in Cape Town with two extra days before your tour! Tick off top attractions like Robben Island, Table Mountain and the city centre.
Enjoy a scenic trip along the Cape Peninsula. Visit Cape Point, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and sit down for lunch in Kalk Bay.
Get up close with Great White sharks in Gansbaai! Have no fear, experts will be with you every step of the way.
Spot the Marine Big 5 including whales, sharks, seals, penguins and dolphins on this exciting excursion!
Visit Monkeyland and watch primates in their natural habitat!
Discover over 200 species of birds throughout an expansive forest in Plettenberg Bay.
Embark on a trail drive along the Storms River Pass. Admire the stunning scenery and learn more about the region’s history and flora and fauna.
Travel along a zipline and admire the spectacular scenery, flora and fauna of the Tsitsikamma rainforest.
Explore the depths of Tsitsikamma and Storms River Gorge aboard a kayak!
Take a leap with the Bloukrans Bungy - the world’s highest commercial bungee bridge!
Marvel at the clear night skies with this stargazing excursion in Oudtshoorn.
Experience a half-day game drive in the Kruger National Park region. Spot wildlife while you enjoy your breakfast!
Experience a full day of wild animal spotting with this game drive in the Kruger National Park region!
Experience a full day of wild animal spotting with this game drive in the Kruger National Park region with lunch included!
Embark on a sunset game drive and watch as the nocturnal animals come out to play.
Embark on a guided tour of Johannesburg. See the Telkom Tower, visit Constitution Hill, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Carlton Centre and more!
Discover Soweto and its important sights including the Hector Pieterson Museum, Freedom Square, the former home of Nelson Mandela and more.
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Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).
We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard.
A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Cape Town and Johannesburg book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.
Covered a good area. Saw and learnt a lot about SA
Never having been to South Africa I wasn't sure what to expect. I hoped I would be lucky enough to see animals on the Kruger Safari/tours. Well I saw animals, elephants,lions,gir...
This tour was amazing! Definitely a must do! As usual, Expat manage to cram so much into such a short amount of time without making it feel rushed! Matt, our Tour Guide, made sure ...
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When you book for more than one person, we will by default group you together in the same room(s), unless you request single supplements or specifically request us not to.
If there are unequal numbers (3, 5, 7 etc.) then the remaining traveller will be roomed with another passenger of the same gender. Please note that minors under the age of 18 cannot share with another traveller outside of your group's booking.
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If you would like to receive the hotel list in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel, please request this by sending an email to info@expatexplore.com with your booking reference.
Expat Explore can provide travellers requiring visas with visa support documents on a request basis. Please note that you are required to pay for your tour in full in order to receive the documents. This is an embassy/consulate requirement by law. Once you have received confirmation that your booking has been paid in full, you can request your visa support documents by emailing info@expatexplore.com - please allow up to 10 working days to receive these documents.
All travellers are required to carry their own bags. Our walking tours can last up to 3 hours and certain places involve walking up and down stairs. We want you to enjoy your tour, so read through the itinerary thoroughly and make your own conclusions as to whether you feel that you are fit and healthy enough.
Our tours are not suitable for young children, so we set a minimum age limit of 10 years old. However, at the discretion of Expat Explore we may consider younger children on certain tours if they meet certain criteria and a request is received in writing via email for consideration. Expat Explore reserves the absolute right to accept or decline a booking at our discretion.
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Before the tour starts, you will receive an email from us requesting your dietary requirements. There is always a vegetarian option available. We try as much as we can to offer you the traditional local cuisine.
No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting point for the first day of your tour. We have partnered with Welcome Pickups to secure a hassle-free service. You will be met at the arrivals gate by your driver. Your driver will track your flight, so they'll wait for you even if it's delayed. Please click here to book an airport transfer.
This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tours specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.