South Africa - Cape, Kruger & Winelands
10 Days
from
$6,350
to
$7,080
per person*
Highlights:
South Africa
(Johannesburg, Sabi Sands, Cape Town, Franschhoek)
Trip Start/End:
Johannesburg
/
Cape Town
A luxury bespoke safari to South Africa's top locations complemented by the finest accommodation. From Johannesburg, fly to the exclusive Sabi Sand Game Reserve to enjoy the best Big Five game viewing in the country. Located on the South west corner of the Kruger National Park, Sabi Sand is unarguably the most renowned game park in South Africa. Enjoy 3 nights stay at one of the top lodges in the country, with daily game viewing included. Then fly south to beautiful Cape Town. Voted one of the world's most picturesque cities, it is nestled between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, with pristine sandy beaches. Your private guide will take you exploring to windy Cape Point, the fine vineyards of Stellenbosh, and the dizzying views off Table Mountain. Other worthwhile optional activities include a visit to Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, or scuba diving with great white sharks. Then end the tour with 2 night in Franschhoek, a historic residence in the centre of what many regard as the most charming and picturesque village in the Cape Winelands. Elegantly restored in the Cape Huguenot tradition and right in the heart of what has become the utopia for food and wine lovers in the Cape. It's the perfect end to this South African travel adventure.
Subject to availability:
• Complimentary upgrade from luxury to superior at Lion Sands River Lodge
• Complimentary upgrade from mountain view rooms to luxury rooms at the Twelve Apostles
• Chefs choice of canapés and sparkling wine to enjoy at the Leopard Bar for sundowners
• Complimentary 3 course dinner at Monneaux Restaurant
Valid for travel until September 30th
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Johannesburg
| - Meet & Greet - VIP service
- Document Package - Documents
- Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
| The Residence
Luxury Room (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Johannesburg - Sabi Sands
| - Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Air - Johannesburg - Sabi Sands [Charter] - Charter Shuttle Flight
- Lunch (included)
- Afternoon Game Drive
- Dinner (included)
| Lion Sands River Lodge
Luxury Suite (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Sabi Sands
| - Morning Game Drive
- Lunch (included)
- Afternoon Game Drive
- Dinner (included)
| Lion Sands River Lodge
Luxury Suite (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Sabi Sands
| - Morning Game Drive
- Lunch (included)
- Afternoon Game Drive
- Dinner (included)
| Lion Sands River Lodge
Luxury Suite (B,L,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Sabi Sands - Nelspruit (KMIA) - Cape Town
| - Air - Sabi Sands - Nelspruit (KMIA) [Charter] - Charter Shuttle Flight
- Air - Nelspruit (KMIA) - Cape Town [Direct (2hrs)] - Economy
- Lunch (not included)
- Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
| Twelve Apostles
Mountain Facing (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
Alt: Cape Grace (Luxury)
Alt: (None)
|
- Day 6
- Cape Town
| - Private - 1/2 Day City & Table Mountain - Vehicle/Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Continuation of day tour
- Dinner (not included)
| Twelve Apostles
Mountain Facing (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
Alt: Cape Grace (Luxury)
|
- Day 7
- Cape Town
| - Private - Cape Point and Peninsula - Vehicle/Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Continuation of day tour
- Dinner (not included)
| Twelve Apostles
Mountain Facing (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
Alt: Cape Grace (Luxury)
Alt: (None)
|
- Day 8
- Cape Town - Franschhoek
| - Transfer - Private - Cape Town - Franschhoek [via the Winelands] - Vehicle/Guide
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
| The Franschhoek Country House & Villas
Villa Suite (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 9
- Franschhoek
| - Private - Chocolate, Cheese and Wine Day - Vehicle/Driver
- At Leisure
| The Franschhoek Country House & Villas
Villa Suite (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 10
- Cape Town
| - Transfer - Franchhoek to/from Cape Town Airport - Car/Driver
| Depart
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Johannesburg
The Residence
Day 1: Johannesburg
Upon arrival into South Africa you will be met inside the airport and escorted through Customs and Immigration avoiding any queues.
Upon arrival you will receive all of your necessary documents for your trip which contains a detailed personalized itinerary, maps, restaurant suggestions, Top Tips for exploring each city or region and a 24 hour concierge service (for restaurant reservations, spa treatments, child minders, day tours etc).
Airport transfer to/from your hotel with private vehicle
Accommodation: The Residence The Residence is located in the historic suburb of Houghton, which is also home to many famous residents including former President Nelson Mandela. The Residence exudes a charming air of quiet dignity, with an abundance of bougainvillea blossoms cascading down the terraced gardens. On arrival at The Residence, you are greeted warmly and graciously before being shown around the guest areas on the ground floor. There is an immediate awareness of the sophisticated splendour of the interior and an all-pervading atmosphere of total tranquillity. The entrance hall leads through to the sumptuous lounge and sitting room with plush furnishings inviting carefree relaxation for all seasons. A cosy log fire is lit in the fireplace on chilly days, while doors opening onto the long, spacious veranda offer a cool respite from the warm African sun. Guests are welcome to take a stroll through the manicured gardens and enjoy a game of tennis or swim a few lengths in the large outdoor pool. Arrangements can also be made for guests to work out at a nearby gymnasium or play a round of golf on the Houghton Golf Course.
Sabi Sands 
Lion Sands River Lodge
Day 2: Johannesburg - Sabi Sands
Airport transfer to/from your hotel with private vehicle
Checked luggage restricted to 20 kg per person in soft sided bags. Travel time is approximately 2 hours.
This afternoon you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your afternoon game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge to freshen up for dinner. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost dependant on availability.
Accommodation: Lion Sands River Lodge River Lodge is the soul of Lion Sands and has been built on the banks of the Sabie River, positioned on a site with trees dating back 800 years. Facing due east, the lodge catches the sun as it rises over the Kruger National Park. Hosted by a family of staff that make it feel like home away from home, the lodge is about spirit, warmth and nature. Here you are invited to relax and experience African hospitality at its finest.
Morning Game Drive
Day 3: Sabi Sands
Before first light you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your early morning game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge for breakfast. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost depending on availability.
This afternoon you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your afternoon game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge to freshen up for dinner. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost dependant on availability.
Accommodation: Lion Sands River Lodge 
Sabi
Day 4: Sabi Sands
Before first light you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your early morning game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge for breakfast. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost depending on availability.
This afternoon you'll meet up with others at the lodge and embark on your afternoon game drive. Sunrise and sunset are when the animals are most active. You'll be out in the reserve for a few hours before returning back to the lodge to freshen up for dinner. A private vehicle can be booked at an additional cost dependant on availability.
Accommodation: Lion Sands River Lodge 
Cape Town
12 Apostles Hotel and Spa, Camps Bay, Cape Town
Day 5: Sabi Sands - Nelspruit (KMIA) - Cape Town
Travel today between your lodge in Sabi Sands and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.
Take your flight from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Cape Town today. The flight duration is approximately 2 hours.
Enjoy a private transfer between the airport and your hotel.
Accommodation: Twelve Apostles The Twelve Apostles is a warm, intimate hotel nestled among mountains of the same name, near Table Mountain and Cape Town. The 70 rooms all offer exceptional views of the countryside, with the option of soaking in the sun or the sea. Using contemporary decor with an African influence, rooms are spacious and promise comfort first and foremost. Meals are refreshing, with meats and vegetables creatively displayed. Savor local and international specialties in pleasant environments. Spend time on the hotel grounds, jogging through park trails or simply lying back in a garden hammock. Otherwise, plan a hike through the mountains. The city-lover can take a short trip into the heart of Cape Town and get familiar with its culture and arts.
Cape Town
Day 6: Cape Town
Today you will be met by your guide for an exploration of Cape Town, known affectionately as the Mother City. Your tour will take in the Houses of Parliament, the Castle (built between 1666 and 1679, this is South Africa’s oldest building), lively Greenmarket Square with its daily market, the Company Gardens and of course Table Mountain which will give you spectacular views over the city and Peninsula (cable car fee is not included as it is weather dependent). On our descent, we stop at the Bo Kaap, home to the Cape Malay community, with its cobbled streets and brightly coloured houses.
Accommodation: Twelve Apostles 
Penguins
Day 7: Cape Town
Today we embark on a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula. We take in the beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, before crossing over to Hout Bay, where you may choose to join an optional boat cruise to Seal Island. From here we drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve via Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most breathtaking coastal drives, where you will board a funicular to the top of the Peninsula to witness the symbolic meeting of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans as well as have spectacular views over False Bay. We enjoy lunch near here (not included – own account) before continuing to Simonstown, the naval base, and visiting the African Penguin breeding colony at Boulders Beach. En route back we stop at the world renowned Kirstenbosch Gardens before returning back to your hotel.
Accommodation: Twelve Apostles 
Franschhoek
The Franschhoek Country House & Villas
Day 8: Cape Town - Franschhoek
This delightful drive winds its way to the heart of the Cape Winelands, through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. Head off to the wine country via the N2 to the heart of South Africa's wine industry, Stellenbosch; boasting great beauty and culture that is steeped in South African history. Walk down the canal-lined avenues, in the shade of giant oak trees and beautifully preserved historic buildings. With the sheer vastness of wine estates on offer, we are truly spoilt for choice when we enjoy our first wine tasting of the day. Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to the town of Franschhoek, historically dating back to the 17th century when the French Huguenots arrived. Billed as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, this charming town, in a most picturesque valley, retains a French Huguenot style. Enjoy a wine tasting before heading to your hotel. Please note all tasting fees are not included.
Accommodation: The Franschhoek Country House & Villas The Franschhoek Country House & Villas is a 5 star hotel accommodation located in the heart of the Franschhoek valley. Complimented by the well known Monneaux Restaurant, the hotel is also known for a number of excellent guest services and offers for guests to enjoy and indulge in. Situated on the outskirts of the Franschhoek Village, only 1km from the main town it is an ideal base to indulge your tastes for fine wines and world class cuisine. Guests can choose between the original and charming Franschhoek Country House or the Villas @ Franschhoek Country House.
Wine Tasting
Day 9: Franschhoek
Today your resident Winelands expert will join you for a full day exploration of the culinary delights of the Franschhoek Valley, including exceptional estates such as Haute Cabriere, Moreson, La Motte and Grande Provence. You will delight in cheese tasting in the 200 year old barn at La Grange Fromagerie, chocolate tasting at the Franschhoek Chocolate factory and lunch which has been booked for you at either La Petite Ferme or Grande Provence, depending on your preference (lunch on own account). Take time to explore the town by foot as the boutiques and art are exceptional. You will return to your auberge late this afternoon.
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation: The Franschhoek Country House & Villas Day 10: Cape Town
Private transfer between Cape Town and Franschhoek.
Accommodation: Depart Depart from Cape Town international airport - end of itinerary.
Accommodations
- The Residence
Suite
The Residence - Johannesburg
The Residence is located in the historic suburb of Houghton, which is also home to many famous residents including former President Nelson Mandela. The Residence exudes a charming air of quiet dignity, with an abundance of bougainvillea blossoms cascading down the terraced gardens. On arrival at The Residence, you are greeted warmly and graciously before being shown around the guest areas on the ground floor. There is an immediate awareness of the sophisticated splendour of the interior and an all-pervading atmosphere of total tranquillity. The entrance hall leads through to the sumptuous lounge and sitting room with plush furnishings inviting carefree relaxation for all seasons. A cosy log fire is lit in the fireplace on chilly days, while doors opening onto the long, spacious veranda offer a cool respite from the warm African sun. Guests are welcome to take a stroll through the manicured gardens and enjoy a game of tennis or swim a few lengths in the large outdoor pool. Arrangements can also be made for guests to work out at a nearby gymnasium or play a round of golf on the Houghton Golf Course.
- Lion Sands River Lodge
Lion Sands River Lodge - Sabi Sands
River Lodge is the soul of Lion Sands and has been built on the banks of the Sabie River, positioned on a site with trees dating back 800 years. Facing due east, the lodge catches the sun as it rises over the Kruger National Park. Hosted by a family of staff that make it feel like home away from home, the lodge is about spirit, warmth and nature. Here you are invited to relax and experience African hospitality at its finest.
- 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa, Camps Bay, Cape Town
12 Apostles Hotel and Spa, Camps Bay, Cape Town
Twelve Apostles - Cape Town
The Twelve Apostles is a warm, intimate hotel nestled among mountains of the same name, near Table Mountain and Cape Town. The 70 rooms all offer exceptional views of the countryside, with the option of soaking in the sun or the sea. Using contemporary decor with an African influence, rooms are spacious and promise comfort first and foremost. Meals are refreshing, with meats and vegetables creatively displayed. Savor local and international specialties in pleasant environments. Spend time on the hotel grounds, jogging through park trails or simply lying back in a garden hammock. Otherwise, plan a hike through the mountains. The city-lover can take a short trip into the heart of Cape Town and get familiar with its culture and arts.
- The Franschhoek Country House & Villas
The Franschhoek Country House & Villas - Franschhoek
The Franschhoek Country House & Villas is a 5 star hotel accommodation located in the heart of the Franschhoek valley. Complimented by the well known Monneaux Restaurant, the hotel is also known for a number of excellent guest services and offers for guests to enjoy and indulge in. Situated on the outskirts of the Franschhoek Village, only 1km from the main town it is an ideal base to indulge your tastes for fine wines and world class cuisine. Guests can choose between the original and charming Franschhoek Country House or the Villas @ Franschhoek Country House.
Travel Info
Travel tips of South Africa
VISA/PASSPORT
Visitors to South Africa for tourism, short business meetings, or those in transit do not require visas for stays of up to 90 days. We recommend that the passports of all travelers to South Africa contain at least two completely blank (unstamped) visa pages each time entry is sought. These pages are in addition to the endorsement/amendment pages (as many as four) at the back of the passport. While South African statutes require only one completely blank visa page, this rule has been applied inconsistently by South African immigration officials. In addition, any trip to a neighboring country would necessitate another blank page upon return.
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the embassy of South Africa for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is recommended. Medical facilities are relatively wide spread and good quality. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/south-africa.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Pretoria (administrative).
Government: Republic. Gained independence from the UK in 1910.
Language: The official languages are Afrikaans, English, isiNdebele, isiXhosa, isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Siswati, Tshivenda and Xitsonga.
Religion: Most inhabitants profess Christianity. There are also Hindu, Muslim and Jewish communities, and traditional beliefs are still practiced widely, sometimes in conjunction with Christianity.
Time: GMT + 2.
Electricity: 220/240 volts AC; 250 volts AC (Pretoria), 50Hz. Three-pin round plugs are in use.
Telephone: Country code +27. Area codes are used even if you are making a call in the same area.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with international mobile phone companies. Coverage extends to most of the country except in the very remote areas.
Internet: Internet cafes are present around the country and wireless is available at airports and in upmarket hotels.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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