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Enjoy the magnificent views of Table Mountain in Cape Town, head on an exhilarating safari drive in Entabeni, and immerse yourself in the local history and culture with this tour of South Africa!
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Discover the best of the Rainbow Nation with this 9-day group tour of South Africa! You will see magnificent landscapes, fascinating wildlife, and breathtaking cities. Begin your journey in Cape Town, a fascinating city where you may see Table Mountain and visit Boulders Beach. Travel to the Entabeni Safari Conservancy, home to many species of wildlife. Search for the Big Five in the park and enjoy comfortable accommodation in a local Bush Lodge. You will head on several safari drives in search of wildlife. From there you will visit Johannesburg, the capital of the Rainbow Nation home to the Apartheid Museum and Mandela's House. You will end your tour of South Africa in this fascinating city!
Private Group Tour
Prices for this tour are per person, based on a twin / double room sharing basis.
Single supplement is available starting at CAD 699 per person.
| Depart | Return | Washington (IAD) | Status |
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We can arrange connecting flights from many other cities for an additional price. Please contact us to receive a quote for departure from airports that are not on the list above.
You can choose to extend your vacation by having more days at the end of your tour. You may also choose to combine your tours with our many other tours and trip extensions. Please contact us for more details.
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| Table Mountain and City Day tour with Ticket included - Day 3 With your ticket, take a cable car up to the summit of the legendary Table Mountain from where you may see the end of the world, including the city and surrounding layout of this southernmost tip of Africa. |
+ $145 |
| Robben Island Boat Ticket - Day 3 Board your boat cruise at the Waterfront and head towards the famous Robben Island. A cruel home of our Nelson Mandela for so many years, this is a highly charged emotional visit as you visit this site of suffering and realize how far South Africa has come since those days. For nearly 400 years, Robben Island, about 12 kilometers from Cape Town, was a place of exile and imprisonment where rulers sent those who they considered being outcasts and troublemakers. Since 1997, Robben Island has been a museum acting as a focal point of South African heritage. |
+ $81 |
| Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour - Day 4 On this full-day tour, you will be able to explore the dramatic coastline of the Cape Peninsula, including a visit to Boulders Beach penguin colony and Cape Point Nature Reserve (entrance fees not included). Tour departs daily: between 08h00 Tour ends: 17h00 Returns Transfers from Cape Town City Centre Note: The tour will be unavailable on April 5-6, due to road closures for the Two Oceans Marathon. |
+ $155 |
| White Shark Encounter - Day 5 Great White Sharks… imposing in size, their graceful beauty has perfectly adapted to their environment. Their powerful predatory behavior and the mysteries surrounding this spectacular creature will beckon you to come closer and closer. Experience the White Shark in its natural environment above or underwater. And for the less courageous, this boat offers a large viewing platform on top and great space on the main deck for seating and viewing. After a full security briefing, you will make your way to the boat waiting to take you out to the world-famous Shark Alley, off the coast of Gansbaai. Upon anchoring at Shark Alley, you will get the chance to observe all of its inhabitants, from its seals and various birdlife to Southern Right Whales visiting the waters in season (July to November), and of course the Great White Shark. A wetsuit and a diving mask will be provided so you can share the waters with the awesome creatures from the safety of a cage, which is attached to the boat and floats right next to it. The time you spend in the cage will be between 10 to 30 minutes as it depends on the weather and the number of spotted sharks. No diving experience is required for this tour. |
+ $275 |
| Full Day Cape Winelands Tour - Day 5 What is the best feature of a Cape Winelands tour? Not only does a Winelands tour take in the crisp white and classic French-style red wines, fantastic cheeses and olives that the area is famous for, but it also gives you a chance to savour a stunning wealth of natural beauty. Explore vast estates as you are taken along the Cape Winelands’ principal route through Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Relax in the shade of giant oak trees and towering mountains overlooking lush valleys. This Winelands tour is a day filled with fine wines, great food and spectacular scenery. Tour departs daily: between 08h00 – 09h00 Tour ends: 17h30 Tour Includes Return transfers from Cape Town hotels / 3 wine tastings / cellar tour Approx. 8.5 hours |
+ $120 |
| Half Day Johannesburg City Tour - Day 8 South Africa’s largest city continues to be the financial and commercial heart of the nation. The country’s radical political and social transformation is most evident in this fast-paced metropolis — it is the “Rainbow Nation” at work. This tour will give you an exhilarating experience, as contrasts of different kinds can be found around every corner. Our tour will set off for Constitution Hill, home of South Africa’s architectural marvel, the Constitutional Court, and the site of Johannesburg’s Old Fort Prison (closed on Sundays). We will explore the inner city of Johannesburg and the influence the discovery of gold brought to this extraordinary city and South Africa as a whole. We will visit and explore the Maboneng Precinct, a wonderful example of urban regeneration of the east side of the Johannesburg CBD, which is now home to several independent retail, restaurant, and art and entertainment venues. Discover the unique and fresh lifestyle offerings of this exciting new development! |
+ $85 |
Make your own way to the airport for your overnight flight to Cape Town. Enjoy in-flight meals and services.
Overnight Onboard Flight
Welcome to Cape Town! Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted to your transfer service to the hotel. After check-in, you may enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to rest or explore.
Overnight in Cape Town
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at leisure or perhaps join one of the following optional tours. This evening, get ready for your welcome dinner at the Gold Restaurant with an interactive drumming activity.
Overnight in Cape Town
Optional: Table Mountain and City Day tour with Ticket included : USD 145, min 2 paxWith your ticket, take a cable car up to the summit of the legendary Table Mountain from where you may see the end of the world, including the city and surrounding layout of this southernmost tip of Africa.
Please check with the tour guide and confirm your pick-up time. Optional: Robben Island Boat Ticket: USD 81, min 2 paxBoard your boat cruise at the Waterfront and head towards the famous Robben Island. A cruel home of our Nelson Mandela for so many years, this is a highly charged emotional visit as you visit this site of suffering and realize how far South Africa has come since those days. For nearly 400 years, Robben Island, about 12 kilometers from Cape Town, was a place of exile and imprisonment where rulers sent those who they considered being outcasts and troublemakers. Since 1997, Robben Island has been a museum acting as a focal point of South African heritage.
Spend the day at leisure or perhaps join one of the following optional tours.
Overnight in Cape Town
Optional: Full Day Cape Peninsula Tour: USD 155, min 2 paxOn this full-day tour, you will be able to explore the dramatic coastline of the Cape Peninsula, including a visit to Boulders Beach penguin colony and Cape Point Nature Reserve (entrance fees not included).
Tour departs daily: between 08h00
Tour ends: 17h00
Returns Transfers from Cape Town City Centre
Note: The tour will be unavailable on April 5-6, due to road closures for the Two Oceans Marathon.
Spend the day at leisure or perhaps join one of the following optional tours.
Overnight in Cape Town
Optional: White Shark Encounter : USD 275, min 2 paxGreat White Sharks… imposing in size, their graceful beauty has perfectly adapted to their environment. Their powerful predatory behavior and the mysteries surrounding this spectacular creature will beckon you to come closer and closer. Experience the White Shark in its natural environment above or underwater. And for the less courageous, this boat offers a large viewing platform on top and great space on the main deck for seating and viewing. After a full security briefing, you will make your way to the boat waiting to take you out to the world-famous Shark Alley, off the coast of Gansbaai. Upon anchoring at Shark Alley, you will get the chance to observe all of its inhabitants, from its seals and various birdlife to Southern Right Whales visiting the waters in season (July to November), and of course the Great White Shark. A wetsuit and a diving mask will be provided so you can share the waters with the awesome creatures from the safety of a cage, which is attached to the boat and floats right next to it. The time you spend in the cage will be between 10 to 30 minutes as it depends on the weather and the number of spotted sharks. No diving experience is required for this tour.
Optional: Full Day Cape Winelands Tour: USD 120, min 2 paxWhat is the best feature of a Cape Winelands tour? Not only does a Winelands tour take in the crisp white and classic French-style red wines, fantastic cheeses and olives that the area is famous for, but it also gives you a chance to savour a stunning wealth of natural beauty. Explore vast estates as you are taken along the Cape Winelands’ principal route through Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Relax in the shade of giant oak trees and towering mountains overlooking lush valleys. This Winelands tour is a day filled with fine wines, great food and spectacular scenery.
Tour departs daily: between 08h00 – 09h00
Tour ends: 17h30
Tour Includes Return transfers from Cape Town hotels / 3 wine tastings / cellar tour
Approx. 8.5 hours
Today after breakfast, you will be transferred to the Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you will be met and escorted by our representative from the airport to your lodge in the Entabeni Safari Conservancy. In the evening, if time permits, you can head on a safari drive in the park with an expert guide, before returning to the camp for a sumptuous meal.
Overnight in Entabeni
Today, you will go on early morning and late afternoon safari drives in search of Africa’s most incredible animals and hopefully spot the Big Five (lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalos) while learning more about the animals and the environment that they live in. In the evening you will enjoy a tasty dinner and perhaps indulge in some stargazing.
Overnight in Entabeni
This morning, enjoy breakfast at the Lodge before you are transferred back to Johannesburg. Check in to your hotel and spend the afternoon at leisure to explore the city on your own or choose to go on our optional tour.
Overnight in Johannesburg
Optional: Half Day Johannesburg City Tour: USD 85, min 2 paxSouth Africa’s largest city continues to be the financial and commercial heart of the nation. The country’s radical political and social transformation is most evident in this fast-paced metropolis — it is the “Rainbow Nation” at work. This tour will give you an exhilarating experience, as contrasts of different kinds can be found around every corner. Our tour will set off for Constitution Hill, home of South Africa’s architectural marvel, the Constitutional Court, and the site of Johannesburg’s Old Fort Prison (closed on Sundays). We will explore the inner city of Johannesburg and the influence the discovery of gold brought to this extraordinary city and South Africa as a whole. We will visit and explore the Maboneng Precinct, a wonderful example of urban regeneration of the east side of the Johannesburg CBD, which is now home to several independent retail, restaurant, and art and entertainment venues. Discover the unique and fresh lifestyle offerings of this exciting new development!
This morning, after breakfast at the hotel you will transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
Located in Cape Town's city centre, Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence offers accommodation within a 10-minute walk of the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Rooms are equipped with a smart TV, a mini fridge and a butler station. Each room is air-conditioned and has a bathroom with a shower, toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a light lunch or a gourmet pizza at Ghibli Bar and Pool Terrace, while The Sea Street Bar and Lounge is a good place to get a morning coffee or evening cocktail. 24-hour room service is also available. The hotel also boasts a swimming pool, terrace, and fitness centre. There is a 24-hour concierge desk, as well as complimentary shuttle services to the V&A Waterfront, 2.5 km from Radisson Blu.
Entabeni Safari Conservancy in Golders Green provides accommodation, a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a bar, a shared lounge and a terrace. Free WiFi is provided. There is a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer in each unit, along with free toiletries. Guests at the lodge can enjoy a continental breakfast. Cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Doorndraai dam is 20 km from Entabeni Safari Conservancy, while Doorndraai Dam Nature Reserve is 22 km away.
Enjoy elegance at an attractive price; the 4-star Peermont Mondior Hotel at Emperors Palace sets an exciting standard in world-class business, conference, and leisure accommodation. The hotel features 150 spacious rooms and suites furnished in contemporary African elegance and fitted with cutting-edge technology. Its convenient location next to O.R. Tambo International Airport makes it suitable for business and leisure travelers. Enjoy breakfast and light meals at the chic Oriana restaurant or a sociable cocktail at The Silver Moon bar. Guests have access to the casino, dining, entertainment, convention, and relaxation facilities of the Emperors Palace hotel, casino, and convention resort.
Please refer to the following link(s) for important information about your specific destination.
South Africa
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All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 8. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.
Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.
We offer many Solo-Friendly trips with no mandatory single supplement. For all other tours, a single supplement will apply for solo travelers.
For the rates on these tours, please refer to the Price and Dates section on each tour page.
Please refer to the following link(s) for important information about your specific destination.
South Africa
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Please note: Passengers who are not U.S. or Canadian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what personal identification is required. Passengers who enter, leave and then re-enter the same country on their itinerary should check if they require a double-entry visa.
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Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
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A visa may be obtained by using a visa service or by contacting the embassy or consulate of the nation you are visiting prior to departing from your home country.
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How much does a visa cost?
There will be different costs that will be specific per embassy/consulate and whether you have used a visa service or not. These costs often change with little notice. We recommend that you contact the appropriate embassy or consulate directly for the most up to date information.
You may find the contact information for consulates/embassies in the Visa section of the Know Before You Go document available for the country you will be visiting.
What are optional sightseeing tours?
Optional tours are offered to travelers interested in additional experiences, sightseeing, meals or activities to supplement the included components of our tours. You may choose to participate in some, all or none of the optional tours which are priced individually. Complete descriptions and prices for each optional tour are listed on the itinerary section of the tours on our website.
When can I add optional tours?
Optional tours are available for purchase any time up to 45 days before departure.
Can I purchase optional tours locally?
Yes. When traveling on an escorted tour, optional tours may be purchased locally from the Tour Manager. However, Indus cannot guarantee the rate and availability of these services when purchased locally. Please note that tours purchased locally are subject to current exchange rates and may cost up to 10% more.
Can I add optional tours for only select individuals on my reservation?
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For complete details on Travel Insurance, check our Travel protection page.
When can I purchase Travel Insurance?
American Residents can purchase Trawick Insurance with us at the time of booking or anytime prior to departure. After booking, Canadian Residents will receive an email with a referral to TuGo Insurance which can be purchased anytime prior to departure.
When is Travel Insurance active?
Travel Protection coverages will take effect on the later of 1) the date the plan payment has been received by the Policyholder; 2) the date and time you start your Covered Trip; or 3) 12:01 A.M. Standard Time on the Scheduled Departure Date of your Covered Trip.
I need to cancel my trip and have not purchased insurance, what do I do?
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