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South Africa Unveiled 2028

Wild Beauty. Powerful Stories. Unforgettable Connection.
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July 14-22, 2028

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Journey Overview

Experience the vibrant culture, breathtaking landscapes, and incredible wildlife of Southern Africa. From the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town and the scenic Cape Peninsula to the renowned Kapama Private Game Reserve and the historic sites of Johannesburg, this journey offers a diverse and unforgettable exploration of the region.

OPTIONAL EXTENSION July 22-24 TO: VICTORIA FALLS (Additional Cost will apply)

Journey Highlights

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At a glance

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Journey Overview

Friday, July 14, 2028

Saturday, July 15, 2028

Sunday, July 16, 2028

Monday, July 17, 2028

Tuesday, July 18, 2028

Wednesday, July 19, 2028

Thursday, July 20, 2028

Friday, July 21, 2028

Saturday, July 22, 2028

Sunday, July 23, 2028

Monday, July 24, 2028

Friday, July 14, 2028

Day 1 - Arrive Cape Town and Settle In

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Arrive in Cape Town and Explore the City

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Arrival in Cape Town

On arrival at Cape Town airport you will be met and transferred to the Commodore hotel for overnight the next three nights, on a bed and breakfast basis in a deluxe room. With its majestic Table Mountain backdrop, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in the world; an eclectic mix of architectural styles reflects the tastes and dictates of the past and the more functional demands of the 20th Century. Cobblestone streets, mosques and the flat roofed pastel homes of the Malay quarter enhance a cosmopolitan ambience and in a recent development, the restoration of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront evokes images of the seafaring activities of the 19th century. At the end of the day, gourmets and lovers of sophisticated entertainment have a treat in store as the choice for your evening's repast is vast.
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Commodore hotel or similar, deluxe room

Check inFriday, Jul 14, 2028
Overnight at the Commodore hotel for the next three nights, on a bed and breakfast basis in a deluxe room.
Saturday, July 15, 2028

Day 2 - Cape Town Hike and Gold Restaurant Dinner

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Hike Lions Head or Signal Hill and Gold Restaurant Dinner

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Breakfast at the hotel

DateSaturday, Jul 15, 2028
Breakfast at the hotel.
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Hike Lions Head or Signal Hill

DateSaturday, Jul 15, 2028
This morning you will be met for a Hike Lions Head or Signal Hill including water, cooldrink and energy bar.
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Afternoon at leisure

The afternoon is at leisure with lunch at your own account.
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Dinner at Gold Restaurant

DateSaturday, Jul 15, 2028
Tonight you will be transferred to Gold Restaurant for interactive drumming and dinner.
Sunday, July 16, 2028

Day 3 - Cape Town Peninsula Tour and Penguins

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Cape Peninsula Tour, Seal Island, and Penguins

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Breakfast at the hotel

DateSunday, Jul 16, 2028
Breakfast at the hotel and head out for a full day Peninsula tour.
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Cape Peninsula Full Day Tour

DateSunday, Jul 16, 2028
Embark on a spectacular journey around the Cape Peninsula taking in all the highlights and breath-taking beauty of this world-renowned Cape. Travel through historic suburbs, charming fishing villages and awesome viewpoints on your way to Cape Point, where the mighty Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.
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Seal Island Cruise

DateSunday, Jul 16, 2028
Take a cruise to Seal Island to see the large colonies of Cape Fur Seals sunning themselves on the island’s rocky outcrops. (weather permitting)
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Chapman's Peak Drive

DateSunday, Jul 16, 2028
The tour then heads along Chapman's Peak Drive. With a towering mountain above it and a sheer drop below, this part of the road is renowned for its spectacular 180° views of the Cape Peninsula making it a favoured spot for photographers.
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Cape Point Lighthouse and Funicular

DateSunday, Jul 16, 2028
Our journey now reaches the tip of the Cape Peninsula, a dramatic view point located in a 17,750-hectare nature reserve. Looking out over the shining sea from the Cape Point Lighthouse truly makes you feel like you are standing at the edge of the world. Funicular ticket is included.
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Lunch at Bertha’s Restaurant, Simons Town

DateSunday, Jul 16, 2028
After a stop for lunch at Bertha’s Restaurant in Simons Town, you will head to Boulders Beach.
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Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

DateSunday, Jul 16, 2028
Visit Boulders Beach where you can sit among a colony of African penguins.
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Evening at leisure

Return to your hotel in the late afternoon and spend the evening at leisure.
Monday, July 17, 2028

Day 4 - Cape Town to Stellenbosch Food Tour

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Stellenbosch Food Tour and Local Experiences

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Breakfast at the hotel

DateMonday, Jul 17, 2028
After breakfast check out and transfer to Stellenbosch town.
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Bites and Sites - Best of Bites Tour

DateMonday, Jul 17, 2028
You will have a BITES AND SITES- Best of Bites Tour. Includes a Bites and Sites Food Tours bag with a gift, a visual delight at the trendiest restaurant in town paired together with delightfully, handcrafted confections (non-alcoholic options available). Choice of restaurants is dependent on availability. Exclusive Private Tour. Leisurely guided walking tour of the old town centre with an expert guide to: Introduce you to the talented artisans on our route; Experience the streets lined with hidden gems waiting to be discovered; Indulge in a sensory gin experience which includes a visit to the University Botanical Gardens; Sample home-grown teas and typical Cape sweet treats for morning teatime; Relax for a Cape heritage lunch platter.
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Includes: Bites and Sites Food Tours bag with a gift, visual delight at the trendiest restaurant in town with handcrafted confections, exclusive private tour, guided walking tour of old town centre, sensory gin experience, visit to University Botanical Gardens, home-grown teas and Cape sweet treats for morning teatime, Cape heritage lunch platter.
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Excludes: All items of a personal nature, transfers to and from hotels, gratuities and any food or drink items not indicated.
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Coach Transfer: Stellenbosch Town to Devon Valley Hotel

Departure
Stellenbosch Town
Monday, Jul 17, 2028
Destination
Devon Valley Hotel
Coach Transfer from Stellenbosch Town to Devon Valley Hotel for overnight.
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Devon Valley Hotel Stellenbosch or similar, classic double room

Check inMonday, Jul 17, 2028
Accommodation: Devon Valley Hotel Stellenbosch or similar, classic double room (1 Night)
Tuesday, July 18, 2028

Day 5 - Kapama Game Reserve Safari and Transfer

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Safari Adventure and Transfer to Kapama

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Breakfast at the hotel

DateTuesday, Jul 18, 2028
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Cape Town airport in time for your flight to Hoedspruit. (flight not included)
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Transfer to Kapama Private Game Reserve

On arrival at Hoedspruit you will transfer to Kapama Private Game Reserve. If there is time you will have an afternoon activity.
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Included is all meals, teas and snacks, all local and select premium drinks, two daily safari activities, bush walks, conservation levies.
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Kapama River Lodge, Marula suite

Check inTuesday, Jul 18, 2028
Accommodation: Kapama River Lodge, Marula suite (2 Nights)
Wednesday, July 19, 2028

Day 6 - Kapama Game Reserve Safari

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Full Day of Game Viewing at Kapama

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Full day of game viewing activities

Full day of game viewing activities. All meals and overnight at Kapama River Lodge.
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Kapama River Lodge, Marula suite

Check inWednesday, Jul 19, 2028
Overnight at Kapama River Lodge, Marula suite.
Thursday, July 20, 2028

Day 7 - Graskop Panoramic Route to Johannesburg

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Scenic Drive and Arrival in Johannesburg

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Transfer via Graskop Panoramic route to Johannesburg

After breakfast you will transfer via Graskop Panoramic route to Johannesburg. Travel Three Rondavels, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and Pinnacle Rock. Arrive at your hotel in Johannesburg and overnight.
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DaVinci Hotel on Nelson Mandela Square, or similar, standard room

Check inThursday, Jul 20, 2028
Accommodation: DaVinci Hotel on Nelson Mandela Square, or similar, standard room (2 Nights)
Friday, July 21, 2028

Day 8 - Johannesburg Soweto and Apartheid Museum Tour

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Explore Soweto, Museums, and Local Cuisine

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Soweto Tour

DateFriday, Jul 21, 2028
After breakfast you will be taken on a tour of Soweto. You know the name. It's a legend. SOWETO, acronym for South Western Township, is home to over 2 million people, who, despite living in crowded and chaotic conditions, have a tangible sense of community, one which ironically, the ordered, walled, elitist northern suburbs lack.
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Hector Pieterson Museum Visit

DateFriday, Jul 21, 2028
Inside Soweto, you will visit the Hector Pieterson Museum and discover the cause of the tragic riots which led to his death.
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Mandela House and Regina Mundi Church

DateFriday, Jul 21, 2028
Stop at Mandela House and continue to Regina Mundi Church, site of many secret underground meetings of the then banned political parties.
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Lunch at Sakhumzi’s restaurant

DateFriday, Jul 21, 2028
Lunch is included at Sakhumzi’s restaurant.
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Apartheid Museum Visit

DateFriday, Jul 21, 2028
After lunch visit The Apartheid Museum, the first of its kind, illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. The museum is a superb example of design, space and landscape offering the international community a unique South African experience. The exhibits have been assembled and organised by a multi-disciplinary team of curators, film-makers, historians and designers. They include provocative film footage, photographs, text panels and artefacts illustrating the events and human stories that are part of the epic saga, known as apartheid. A series of 22 individual exhibition areas takes the visitor through a dramatic emotional journey that tells a story of a state-sanctioned system based on racial discrimination and the struggle of the majority to overthrow this tyranny. For anyone wanting to understand and experience what apartheid South Africa was really like, a visit to the Apartheid Museum is fundamental. The museum is a beacon of hope showing the world how South Africa is coming to terms with its oppressive past and working towards a future that all South Africans can call their own.
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Return to hotel and overnight

Return to your hotel and overnight.
Saturday, July 22, 2028

Day 9 - Departure from Johannesburg

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Depart Johannesburg and End of Tour

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Breakfast at the hotel

DateSaturday, Jul 22, 2028
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Johannesburg airport in time for your flight home.
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Transfer to Johannesburg airport

Transfer to Johannesburg airport in time for your flight home.

Optional Excursion (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Sunday, July 23, 2028

Day 9 - Arrival in Victoria Falls

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Victoria Falls Zambezi Cruise

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Flight to Victoria Falls International Airport

This morning you will be transferred to Johannesburg airport in time for your flight to Victoria Falls.   (flight not included)  On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

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Lunch on your own

DateSunday, Jul 23, 2028

Lunch is on your own.

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Zambezi Explorer Cruise

Later this afternoon you will have a sunset cruise on the Zambezi Explorer (deck 1&2).  Return to your hotel for overnight. 


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Dinner on your own

Dinner is on your own.

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Ilala Lodge Hotel or similar, deluxe room (2 Nights)

Room typeDeluxe Room

Day 10 - Flight to Victoria Falls

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Tour of Victoria Falls and Boma Dinner Experience

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Tour of the Falls

This morning you will have a Tour of the Falls. The Victoria Falls forms the largest single curtain of falling water on earth measuring 1708 metres wide and with an average depth of 92 metres. When the conditions are right, the spray plum is 500 metres high and can be seen from as far as 70 kilometres away. In full flood, over 550 million litres of water per minute are cascading over the brink.
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Lunch at Lookout Café

Lunch is included at Lookout Café and the afternoon is at leisure.
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Victoria Falls Activities and Attractions

With a visit to the iconic Victoria Falls you can fill your days with big game safaris, adventure activities and thrilling wildlife interactions, all of which centre around the main attraction: The Zambezi River and its dramatic waterfall. In full flood, Victoria Falls throws up billowing clouds of soaking mist that give this world wonder its local name - Mosi-oa-Tunya, 'The Smoke That Thunders'. The largest uninterrupted sheet of falling water in the world, unspoilt Victoria Falls sits on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia. On the Zimbabwe side, paths wind in and out of dripping rainforest to reveal extensive views of the Main Falls, while across in Zambia the Knife-Edge Bridge takes you exceptionally close to the cascading water and a steep footpath leads to the Boiling Pot - a huge whirlpool at the base of the falls. There is always plenty to do in Victoria Falls. Take to the skies on a scenic helicopter flight you'll never forget; explore the African bush on an elephant-back safari; experience the thrill of walking with lion cubs or take things easy with a sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi River complete with snorting hippos and gin and tonics. For the thrill seekers there is bungee jumping, gorge swing, white water rafting, and even canoeing with hippos and crocodiles looking on.
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Boma dinner including transfers

Tonight enjoy a Boma dinner including transfers.
Monday, July 24, 2028

Day 11 - Departure from Victoria Falls

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Depart Victoria Falls and Return Home

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Transfer to Victoria Falls Airport

After breakfast transfer to Victoria Falls Airport in time for your flight to Johannesburg and onward connection home. (flights not included)
Map of the trip locations

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A. Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport, Matroosfontein, Cape Town, 7490, South Africa

B. Commodore Hotel

Portswood Road, Portswood Square, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

C. Lions Head

Lions Head, Signal Hill, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

D. Gold Restaurant

15 Bennett St, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa

E. Seal Island (Hout Bay)

Seal Island, Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

F. Chapman's Peak Drive

Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Town, 7979, South Africa

G. Cape Point Lighthouse

Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

H. Bertha’s Restaurant

Quayside Centre, 1 Wharf St, Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7975, South Africa

I. Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

Kleintuin Rd, Simon's Town, Cape Town, 7995, South Africa

J. Stellenbosch Town

Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa

K. Devon Valley Hotel

Devon Valley Rd, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa

L. Kapama River Lodge

Kapama Private Game Reserve, R40, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa

M. Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport

Eastgate Airport, Argyle Rd, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa

N. Three Rondavels

Three Rondavels Viewpoint, R532, Blyde River Canyon, South Africa

O. God’s Window

God’s Window, R534, Ehlanzeni, 1270, South Africa

P. Bourke’s Luck Potholes

Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, South Africa

Q. Pinnacle Rock

Pinnacle Rock, Graskop, 1270, South Africa

R. DaVinci Hotel on Nelson Mandela Square

2 Maude St, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa

S. Soweto

Soweto, Johannesburg, 1804, South Africa

T. Hector Pieterson Museum

8287 Khumalo St, Orlando West, Soweto, 1804, South Africa

U. Mandela House

8115 Vilakazi St, Orlando West, Soweto, 1804, South Africa

V. Regina Mundi Church

1 Mkhize St, Rockville, Soweto, 1861, South Africa

W. Apartheid Museum

Northern Parkway & Gold Reef Rd, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2091, South Africa

X. Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport

O.R. Tambo International Airport, 1 Jones Rd, Kempton Park, Johannesburg, 1632, South Africa

Y. Optional Excursion Includes the Following - Victoria Falls Airport

Victoria Falls Airport, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Z. Ilala Lodge Hotel

411 Livingstone Way, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

AA. Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

AB. Lookout Café

Batoka Gorge, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

AC. The Boma Dinner & Drum Show

Stand 471 Squire Cummings Road, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe