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This tour offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the Big Five on safari at the famous Kruger National Park, soak up the unforgettable scenery along Chapman's Peak Drive, explore cosmopolitan Cape Town and discover the beautiful Winelands region.
Day 1: UK to Cape TownDepart London on your scheduled, overnight flight via Johannesburg to Cape Town. |
Day 2: Cape TownOn arrival the following day, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
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Day 3: Cape TownEmbark on a fantastic full day tour around the Cape Peninsula. Joining one of the most spectacular coastal drives in the world - Chapman's Peak Drive - travel to the World Heritage Site of The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and then on to Cape Point where the mighty Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. You will also visit the beautiful marine protected area of Boulders Beach where the sandy shores are home to a breeding colony of over 2,000 endangered penguins.
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Day 4: Cape TownEnjoy day four in Cape Town at leisure, in which you can unwind upon its surrounding beaches or experience this city's lively cultural scene.
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Day 5: Cape Town to The Cape WinelandsToday, tour the breathtakingly beautiful Cape Winelands, first stopping at the town of Franschoek, then onto Stellenbosch. Take some time to explore these delightful towns before enjoying a cellar tour and wine tasting at the award-winning Boschendal Estate.
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Day 6: The Cape Winelands to KnysnaTake a scenic drive into the heart of the gorgeous Garden Route and into the picturesque coastal town of Knysna. Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure.
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Day 7: KnysnaThis morning, take a ferry across Knysna lagoon to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Stopping at some magnificent viewpoints, your guide will describe the area's fauna, flora, history and shipwrecks followed by a leisurely guided walk.
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Day 8: Knysna to Port ElizabethDepart for Tsitsikamma, a section of the Garden Route famed for luscious forests and dramatic coastlines. In the afternoon head to Port Elizabeth, a city known for its laid-back coastal ambience and bold colonial architecture.
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Day 9: Port Elizabeth to KrugerFly from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg, where you will be transferred to the town of Mpumalanga. Your retreat within this idyllic space will serve as the perfect base from which to explore Kruger National Park.
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Day 10: Kruger National ParkUndoubtedly one of the highlights of the tour; a guided safari drive in Kruger National Park. One of the biggest, oldest and quite simply one of the best wildlife parks in the world, Kruger boasts the greatest variety of animals including the famed Big Five.
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Day 11: KrugerToday is at leisure alternatively, optional excursions are available, including a unique safari on elephant-back (at a fee).
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Day 12: Kruger to JohannesburgToday, travel along the magnificent Panorama Route, one of South Africa's most stunning scenic drives. With awe-inspiring vistas, the route follows the impressive Blyde River Canyon, before arriving in the city of Johannesburg.
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Day 13: Johannesburg to UKEnjoy a short sightseeing tour of the city, with a stop at the Apartheid Museum for a fascinating insight into South Africa's cultural struggles. Later in the afternoon, head to the airport for your scheduled flight back to the UK.
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Breakfast will always be served at your accommodation each morning during the tour. Lunch and Dinner, where included, will be served in local restaurants or at your accommodation. Fully Escorted Tour with local English Speaking Guides throughout Scheduled Flights from the UK. All internal travel including air-conditioned/heated transportation. Accommodation, meals as specified and entry fees to all sights. All airport taxes and security charges.British passport holders are not currently required to obtain a visa in order to travel to South Africa. This will be granted on arrival. Further visa advice should be sought from the applicable tourist authority for other nationalities and for general queries. We strongly advise you to check with your destinations' Tourist Board or Embassy for the most up-to-date guidelines regarding required passport validity.
You must obtain suitable travel insurance prior to departure. Mercury Holidays is partnered with Holiday Extras which offer insurance at the following prices:
| Age in Years | Up to 64 | 65 - 74 | 75 - 85 |
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| Up to 17 days cover | £42 | £79 | £135 |
If booking more than 10 weeks before departure a deposit of £250pp will need to be paid at the time of booking with the full amount payable at 10 weeks prior to departure. The deposit applies to adults and children. If you are within 10 weeks of travel then the full balance of the holiday will be payable.
Your flight is to Johannesburg Airport is with South African Airways (SA), departing from London Heathrow Terminal 2. Each passenger is entitled to 23kg of hold luggage and hand luggage that you are permitted to carry one item of hand baggage (Max 8kg - 56cm/36cm/ 23cm) in addition to one small personal item on-board the aircraft. Weight restrictions will be finalized on E-ticket receipt. Should you wish to take additional luggage you will need to pay extra at check-in. Check-in should be at least 3 hours before departure.
It is your responsibility to check any health and vaccination requirements applicable to your booked arrangements. We can only provide general information about this. Health and hygiene facilities and disease risks vary from country to country. You should take health advice about your own needs as early as possible and in good time before your departure. Sources of information include; www.fco.gov.uk, http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/, www.hpa.org.uk, your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic.
This tour is accessible to most people with an average level of fitness and normal mobility. It involves full days of sightseeing, often on foot and includes some climbing of stairs and getting on and off coaches. This tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.
The minimum number of travellers in your group will be 10, and the maximum will be 35. If in the unlikely event there are less than 10 people booked on your tour date then you may be asked to change to a different date. A full refund will be made available to you should this alternative not be suitable.
This is a fully escorted tour, meaning that you will be met on arrival by your national guide who will remain with you for the duration of the tour, ensuring that you have first-hand knowledge at all times.
The currency in South Africa is the South African Rand and we recommend you change some currency before you leave the UK. Cash machines will also be available throughout the tour in order to withdraw money in your local currency.
You will need to take money with you to cover any personal purchases such as souvenirs, laundry and extra drinks and snacks. Approximately £300 - £400 will be sufficient for the durations of the tour, depending on how much of a bargain-hunter you are!
| Depart UK | Arrive UK | Price | Book Now |
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| 2018 Dates | |||
| 17 Jan 2018 | 29 Jan 2018 | £2389pp | Book Now |
| 21 Feb 2018 | 05 Mar 2018 | £2349pp | Book Now |
| 21 Mar 2018 | 02 Apr 2018 | £2349pp | Book Now |
| 18 Apr 2018 | 30 Apr 2018 | £2289pp | Book Now |
| 16 May 2018 | 28 May 2018 | £2199pp | Book Now |
| 13 Jun 2018 | 25 Jun 2018 | £1899pp | Book Now |
| 11 Jul 2018 | 23 Jul 2018 | £2089pp | Book Now |
| 15 Aug 2018 | 27 Aug 2018 | £2279pp | Book Now |
| 19 Sep 2018 | 01 Oct 2018 | £2289pp | Book Now |
| 10 Oct 2018 | 22 Oct 2018 | £2449pp | Book Now |
| 07 Nov 2018 | 19 Nov 2018 | £2299pp | Book Now |
| 05 Dec 2018 | 17 Dec 2018 | £2349pp | Book Now |
Unfortunately, we do not have any places with no single supplements on this tour. However, if you are happy to share with another passenger of the same gender, then let us know at the time of booking and we will endeavour to find you a travelling partner. Alternatively, please ask about our single supplement prices in order to book your own twin room
If the group departure dates are not suitable for you and you would prefer a more personal and flexible experience then you can choose to book a private guide for your tour at a reasonable supplement.
Visas Insurance Tips Any meals not specified in your itineraryWeather can vary quite considerably throughout the year, so please familiarise yourself with the climate charts below.
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