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11-Day First Trip To South Africa Private Tour

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11-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 Greater Kruger area. We say “first” trip to South Africa, because we know you will be back for more!

 

Earthstompers private tours are 100% customizable, so please chat to your tour consultant if you would like to request changes to the itinerary or accommodation.

Tour includes:
  • Services of a professional tour guide/driver (touring days 2-8)
  • Airport transfers
  • Private transport, as described in itinerary
  • 10 nights’ accommodation
  • Daily breakfast; some lunches & dinners
  • Introduction tour of Cape Town-inclusive safari (meals and game drives included)
  • Return Table Mountain Cableway tickets
  • Wine tasting at three different wine farms in the Cape Winelands
  • Entrance to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve
  • Entrance to the African Penguin colony at Boulders Beach
  • Tour of the Garden Route, with many options for nature, adventure, and culture along the way
  • Two-night all-inclusive safari in the Greater Kruger
Itinerary
Cape Town Arrival

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.

 

Luxury 8 Day Winelands & Garden Route Private Tour

Day 1 highlights
Included meals:

None

Included activities:

Airport transfer

Optional activities:
Approximate driving time:

+/- 30 minutes, 25 km

Overnight:
Cape Town City Tour & Table Mountain

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.

 

Luxury 8 Day Winelands & Garden Route Private Tour
Day 2 highlights
Included meals:

Breakfast

Included activities:

Return Table Mountain Cableway Tickets

Introduction tour of Cape Town

Optional activities:
Approximate driving time:

+/- 2 hours, 80 km

Overnight:
Cape Peninsula Tour

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.

 

Luxury 4 Day Cape Town Essentials Private Tour
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

Optional activities:
Approximate driving time:

+/- 3 hours, 130 km

Overnight:
Cape Winelands Tour

The Western Cape of South Africa is home to more than 500 wineries, and today we will visit a few of our favourites in the Stellenbosch wine region.  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 current favourites are:

  • Uva Mira, a boutique winery situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain range
  • Jordan Wine Estate, a picturesque family-owned estate
  • Warwick, award-winning wines and the first estate to produce a ‘Cape Blend’
  • Stark-Condé, spectacular Cabernet Sauvignon with spectacular views
  • 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
  • Muratie Wine Estate, a Stellenbosch farm dating back to 1685, one of the oldest estates in South Africa (with the cobwebs to prove it)
  • Rust en Vrede, specializing in robust red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
  • Oldenberg, a hidden gem with great views of the Banhoek Valley

 

Luxury 11-Day Tour Trip To South Africa
Day 4 highlights
Included meals:

Breakfast

Included activities:

Wine tasting at three different wine farms

Optional activities:
Approximate driving time:

+/- 2.5 hours, 140 km

Overnight:
Stellenbosch – Mossel Bay - Wilderness

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.

 

Luxury 8 Day Winelands & Garden Route Private Tour
Day 5 highlights
Included meals:

None

Included activities:

Mossel Bay or Wilderness exploration

Optional activities:
Approximate driving time:

+/- 5.5 hours, +/- 460 km

Overnight:
Wilderness – Knysna - Plett

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.

 

Luxury 4 Day Garden Route Express Private Tour
Day 6 highlights
Included meals:

Breakfast

Included activities:

None

Optional activities:
Approximate driving time:

+/- 1.25 hours, 85 km

Overnight:
Plettenberg Bay

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.

 

Luxury 5 Day Garden Route Express Private Tour
Day 7 highlights
Included meals:

Breakfast

Included activities:

None

Optional activities:
Approximate driving time:

+/- 30 minutes, +/- 20 km

Overnight:
Plett - George - Johannesburg

After breakfast, guests will be transferred to George or Plettenberg Bay airport for a flight to Johannesburg. There are daily flights from Plettenberg Bay and George to Johannesburg.

 

On arrival in Johannesburg, guests will be transferred to their guest house or hotel for the evening. Enjoy an evening at leisure, with the in-house restaurant as a dinner option.

 

Day 8 highlights
Included meals:

Breakfast

Included activities:

Airport transfer: Plett accommodation to Plett or George airport

Airport transfer: Johannesburg airport to Joburg accommodation

Excluded from price:
Approximate driving time:

+/- 1.5 hours, 150 km

Overnight:
Johannesburg - Greater Kruger (Hoedspruit Airport)

In the morning, guests will be transferred to Johannesburg airport for a short flight to Hoedspruit Airport.

Welcome to Greater Kruger. We will arrange a driver to meet & greet you at Hoedspruit Airport, and take you to get settled into your safari lodge for the next 2 nights.

Enjoy a 2-night safari in the Greater Kruger area. Go on morning and afternoon game drives in this beautiful part of Greater Kruger, hoping to spot the wildlife that Africa is famous for: lion, leopard, Buffalo, elephant, rhino, zebra, giraffe, hippo, and many more. This area of the Greater Kruger is renowned for excellent game viewing, and this is a great opportunity to see wildlife in its natural environment.

 

Luxury 11-Day Tour Trip To South Africa
Day 9 highlights
Included meals:

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner & house drinks

Included activities:

Airport transfer: accommodation to Johannesburg Airport

Airport transfer: Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport to lodge

Afternoon game drive

Optional activities:

Spa treatments and massages

Excluded from price:

Johannesburg – Hoedspruit flight

Overnight:
Greater Kruger Safari

This is a full day to enjoy on safari.  Head out on early morning and late afternoon game drives, with time at leisure midday to enjoy the lodge.

 

Day 10 highlights
Included meals:

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner & house drinks

Included activities:

Morning & afternoon game drives

Optional activities:

Spa treatments and massages

Overnight:
Greater Kruger - Hoedspruit Airport

After one final morning game drive and breakfast, you will be transferred to Hoedspruit airport, where services will conclude. There are convenient daily flights from Hoedspruit to Cape Town and Johannesburg.

 

Luxury 11-Day Tour Trip To South Africa
Day 11 highlights
Included meals:

Breakfast

Included activities:

Morning game drive

Airport transfer: Lodge to Hoedspruit Airport

Excluded from price:

Flights from Hoedspruit

Tour Map
Pricing
Number of people
(Cost per person)
ONETWOTHREEFOURFIVESIXsingle
supplement
Tour including 5-star accommodation + premium safariHIGH SEASONR168350R137850R127650R124900R121400R119050R69050
LOW SEASONR155000R124500R114300R111550R108050R105700R58400
Tour including 4-star accommodation + luxury safariHIGH SEASONR123150R91350R80800R77900R74250R71800R32550
LOW SEASONR120700R88900R78300R75450R71800R69350R28100
Tour including economy accommodation + safariHIGH SEASONR109750R77950R67350R64500R60850R58400R17950
LOW SEASONR106900R75150R64550R61650R58000R55550R16450

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. Above rates valid September 2024 to August 2025. 

 

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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