SPECIALISING IN SOUTH AFRICAN TRAVEL SINCE 2006

10-day First Trip to South Africa Private Tour

If you have never been to this spectacular country…this is the trip you should take as an introduction.  We hit the must-see destinations of Cape Town, the Winelands, the Garden Route, and finish off with a Big 5 Safari in the malaria-free Eastern Cape. We say “first” trip to South Africa, because we know you will be back for more!

Tours includes:

Itinerary for 10 Day “First Trip To South Africa” Private Tour

Welcome to Cape Town! We will arrange a driver to meet & greet you at Cape Town International Airport, and take you to get settled into your accommodation. You have the rest of the day at leisure to shake of the jet lag, relax at your accommodation or to explore Cape Town and surrounding area on your own.

Day 1 highlights
Included meals:None

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Optional activities:

Airport transfer

Add more food & culture: Welcome African Dinner

Add more foodie: Food & Wine pairing dinner at Reverie Social Table

Approximate driving time:+/- 30 minutes, 25 km
Overnight:

Cape Town 5-star: Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Cape Town 4-star: Parker Cottage Guest House

Cape Town Economy: Antrim Collection

This is a great way to get an introduction to “the Mother City,” Cape Town.  Go for a tour in the city and surrounding area, including the city centre, Company’s Gardens, Cape Town Castle, the Bo Kaap, Signal Hill, and the V&A Waterfront.  A big part of this tour is walking around the city with your guide getting to know the city, its different cultures, history, and geography.  A highlight of the day is riding to the top of the famous Table Mountain in a cable car, for magnificent views over Table Bay, Robben Island, The Cape Peninsula and Lions Head.

Day 2 highlights
Included meals:Breakfast
Included activities:

Return Table Mountain Cableway Tickets

Introduction tour of Cape Town

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Add more history: Robben Island Tour

Add more nature: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Add more foodie: Lunch in the Bo-Kaap

Add more art: Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa

Add more adventure: Sunrise Lions Head or Table Mountain Hike

Add more convenience: Upgrade to Fast track Table Mountain tickets (recommended in Peak seasons)

 

 

 

 

 

 

+/- 2 hours, 80 km

Overnight:

Cape Town 5-star: Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Cape Town 4-star: Parker Cottage Guest House

Cape Town Economy: Antrim Collection

Join us on a spectacular journey to the Cape of Good Hope, including a visit to the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach. We’ll explore Cape Point National Park on foot by taking a walk up to the lighthouse (or opt to take the “Flying Dutchman” funicular). We will then head to the Cape of Good Hope, the furthest southwestern point in Africa. Our day will include driving along the beautiful Atlantic seaside suburbs of Clifton and Camps Bay, with views of the Twelve Apostles Mountains. We will also enjoy a spectacular coastal drive along Chapman’s Peak, to take in one of the best views in the region.

Day 3 highlights
Included meals:Breakfast
Included activities:

Entrance to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve

Visit to the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach

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Add more adventure: Kayak near the Penguins

Add more adventure: Snorkelling in the underwater kelp forest

Add more foodie: Gourmet 6-course lunch, paired with herbal teas inspired by the local Cape floral kingdom

Add more wine: Explore the Cape’s oldest wine region with a tasting in Constantia

 

 

 

 

 

+/- 3 hours, 130 km

Overnight:

Cape Town 5-star: Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel

Cape Town 4-star: Parker Cottage Guest House

Cape Town Economy: Antrim Collection

The Western Cape of South Africa is home to more than 500 wineries, and today we will visit a few of our favourites in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, or Paarl.  We typically visit three wineries, and we like to consult with our clients on the day to tailor the stops to their tastes. Some of our favourites are:

  • Babylonstoren, at the foot of Simonsberg Mountain in the Franschhoek wine valley, with a fruit and vegetable garden of amazing beauty and diversity
  • Boschendal, with its garden-to-table restaurant, historic manor buildings, garden picnics, and exceptional food & wine
  • Waterford Estate, a classic in the beautiful Blaauwklippen Valley, offering a chocolate and wine pairing
  • Muratie Wine Estate, a Stellenbosch farm dating back to 1685, one of the oldest estates in South Africa (with the cobwebs to prove it)
Day 4 highlights
Included meals: Breakfast
Included activities: Wine tasting at three different wine farms
Optional activities:             Approximate driving time:   Overnight: Add more adventure: Cycle or e-bike in the Cape Winelands Add more foodie: Farm-fresh picnic lunch at Boschendal Add more foodie: “Soil to fork” seasonal lunch at Werf at Boschendal, or Babel at Babylonstoren, or Faber at Avondale +/- 2.5 hours, 140 km Stellenbosch 5 Star: Lanzerac Wine Estate Stellenbosch 4 Star: Oude Werf Hotel Stellenbosch Economy: Roosenwijn Guest House

We depart Stellenbosch early, and make our way to the Garden Route.  We enter the Garden Route at Mossel Bay, known as the landing site of the first European mariners to round the southern tip of Africa. There we can spend some time on the spectacular beaches, or hike the Cape St. Blaize trail along the cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean. Alternatively, we can go straight through to Wilderness, to check into our seaside accommodation for the evening.

Day 5 highlights
Included meals:None

Included activities:

 

Optional activities:

Mossel Bay or Wilderness exploration

Add more history: Point of Human Origins Archaeological Tour

Add more adventure: Ocean Zipline or Paragliding

Add more booze: Gin tasting at the Cape Saint Blaize Distillery

Add more nature: Wilderness National Park hiking or canoeing

Approximate driving time:+/- 5.5 hours, +/- 460 km
Overnight:

Plettenberg Bay 5 Star: The Plettenberg Hotel & Spa

Plettenberg Bay 4 Star: Christiana Lodge

Plettenberg Bay Economy: Barrington’s Small Hotel

Today we explore the heart of the Garden Route, Knysna. This stretch of coast is known for its lovely scenery, including indigenous forest, a large warm-water estuary, and the Outeniqua Mountains.

Day 6 highlights
Included meals:Breakfast

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Add more wildlife: Whale Watching boat trip (in season, Jul – Nov)

Add more nature: Featherbed Eco Experience or Paddle Cruiser

Add more Instagram moments: Sunset Catamaran Cruise

 

 

 

 

+/- 1.25 hours, 85 km

Overnight:

Plettenberg Bay 5 Star: The Plettenberg Hotel & Spa

Plettenberg Bay 4 Star: Christiana Lodge

Plettenberg Bay Economy: Barrington’s Small Hotel

After many days on the road exploring, enjoy a morning at leisure. Your guide and tour vehicle are available for outings in the area. We suggest exploring the beautiful coastal town of Plettenberg Bay. You can relax on one of the beautiful beaches, enjoy lunch at one of the great restaurants, taste one of the local wines at an area winery, or get active with a hike on the spectacular Robberg Nature Reserve.

Day 7 highlights
Included meals: Breakfast

Included activities:

 

None

Add more nature: Hiking in Robberg Nature Reserve or Tsitsikamma National Park

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Add more wildlife: Whale Watching boat trip (in season, Jul – Nov)

Add more nature: Keurbooms River Ferry

Add more adventure: Kloofing with Africanyon

Add more foodie: Luka Vineyards

Add more local craft: Mungo Mill






+/- 30 minutes, +/- 20 km

Overnight:

 

Plettenberg Bay 5 Star: The Plettenberg Hotel & Spa

Plettenberg Bay 4 Star: Christiana Lodge

Plettenberg Bay Economy: Barrington’s Small Hotel

This morning, we will leave the Garden Route, and make our way to the Eastern Cape for a malaria-free Big 5 safari.  Check into your lodge in time for lunch, before heading out on a two to three hour afternoon game drive.

Day 8 highlights
Included meals:Breakfast & Dinner
Included activities:Entrance to Tsitsikamma National Park

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Add more adrenaline: Bloukrans Bungee Jump

 

+/- 3.5 hours, 310 km

Overnight:

Eastern Cape Safari 5 Star: Shamwari Eagles Crag

Eastern Cape Safari 4 Star: Kariega Ukhozi Lodge

Eastern Cape Safari economy: Amakhala Woodbury Tented Camp

Today is a full day to enjoy on safari. Go on morning and afternoon game drives on the private game reserve, hoping to spot the wildlife that Africa is famous for: lion, zebra, giraffe, hippo, and more. This area of the Eastern Cape is renowned for game viewing, and this is a great opportunity to see wildlife in its natural environment.

Day 9 highlights
Included meals:Breakfast & Dinner
Included activities:Morning & afternoon game drives
Approximate driving time:2 game drives, approximately 2-3 hours each
Overnight:

Eastern Cape Safari 5 Star: Shamwari Eagles Crag

Eastern Cape Safari 4 Star: Kariega Ukhozi Lodge

Eastern Cape Safari economy: Amakhala Woodbury Tented Camp

After one final morning game drive, guests will be transferred to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), where tour services will end.  We recommend booking late afternoon or evening flights from Port Elizabeth, in order to allow enough time to enjoy the full morning game drive.

Day 10 highlights
Included meals: Breakfast
Included activities: Morning game drive safari
Approximate driving time: +/- 1.5 hours, 85 km (plus 2–3-hour morning game drive)
Overnight: n/a

Pricing for private 10 Day First Trip to South Africa (September 2024 – August 2025):

Number of people

(Cost per person)

1 2 3 4 5 6 single supplement
Tour including 5-star accommodation HIGH SEASON R164350 R132200 R121500 R118250 R114,600 R112200 R57450
LOW SEASON R144700 R112550 R101850 R98550 R94950 R92500 R44900
Tour including 4-star accommodation HIGH SEASON R109950 R76450 R65250 R61850 R58050 R55550 R21850
LOW SEASON R102350 R68850 R57650 R54250 R50450 R47950 R15100
Tour including economy accommodation HIGH SEASON R99400 R64500 R52850 R49300 R45350 R42700 R10500
LOW SEASON R93950 R59000 R47350 R43800 R39850 R37250 R8300

Rates are indicative; final price varies by specific travel dates and room category availability. Please enquire for a fixed quote – our private tour consultants will be happy to advise on options to meet your group size, available dates & budget.


High season: September – April, excluding peak season of 15 December – 15 January; Low season: May – August.


Single supplements: for odd numbers of guests (1/3/5), one person will pay a single supplement for a single room.

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