Icons of Southern Africa
Icons of Southern Africa
Icons of Southern Africa
7 Days Starting in Cape Town and ending in Johannesburg
Visiting: Cape Town, Mabula Game Lodge, Johannesburg
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AFCIM20
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Tour Overview
Take in the contrasts of Cape Town and Table Mountain before heading out on safari and visiting Victoria Falls. You’ll get your fill of adventure as you explore in search of the Big 5 and feast on traditional meals during this Icons of Southern Africa trip.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Cape Town
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: SunSquare Gardens
Meals Included: Dinner
Nothing can quite prepare you for what awaits in Cape Town! Table Mountain, endless beaches, and big city scenes, all this and much more are ready to welcome you today. On arrival, we have airport transfers arranged for you at 11:00 and 15:00 to take you to your hotel set in the heart of the city, then head out to get a first-hand feel of this cosmopolitan buzz, before starting the trip off right, with your Travel Director and the group, where excitement will be riding high. Find out more about your available transfers at costsavertour.com/freetransfers.
Day 2: Cape Town Orientation And Free Time
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: SunSquare Gardens
Meals Included: Breakfast
In what the locals call the ‘Mother City’, we’ll waste no time getting started. For us, there’s no better way to do it than an essential morning orientation tour to really get your bearings. Your Travel Director will paint a vivid picture of each and every spot, from the colourful facades and houses in Bo-Kaap to the lush Company Gardens and the 17th-century Castle of Good Hope. You’ll soon feel like you’re a part of history itself. Standing tall, the main event of today sees us hitting all new heights at you guessed it, Table Mountain via the iconic aerial cable way. As we pause to take in the 360-degree views stretching down the City Bowl, Atlantic Seaboard and beyond you’re sure to hear a collective ‘ahhhh’. With Table Mountain checked off, tailoring your afternoon is up next, with options that are just as iconic as the sights. Choose to take a relaxed e-bike ride along the beach before feeling the sand in your toes at a sunset beach braai (barbeque), or jam your way through a djembe drumming session, re-fuelling over a feast of traditional African treats.
Day 3: Cape Town Free Day
Location: Cape Town
Accommodation: SunSquare Gardens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is about taking in Cape Town and surrounds, your way, and you’ll have options galore. Wine lovers could choose to pop the cork and sip their way through the day in the Cape Winelands, via the Franschhoek Wine Tram. Lovers of all things cars could feel the thrills at Franschhoek Motor Museum, home to many specialized cars and motorbikes created over the past century, followed by wine tastings and a picnic lunch. Other options for those whose perfect day is the great outdoors, lace your boots up for a guided hike to the top of Table Mountain, or take it up a notch on a thrilling mountain-biking trail.
Day 4: Cape Town - Johannesburg - Mabula Game Reserve
Location: Mabula Game Lodge
Accommodation: Safari Plains Game Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Farewell Cape Town, it’s been a dream. But as they say, all good things must come to an end. We’ve got exciting news though, as another adventure in the form of a safari, awaits today! We board our included flight and say a quick hello to Johannesburg, before hopping straight to it as we make tracks to Mabula Game Reserve, home to the main event. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the UNESECO listed Waterberg Mountains, the fantasy of coming to Africa will really set in. Wild, open and magical, in our 4x4 vehicle, it will be all eyes peeled as the sun sets over the bushveld and the animals begin to emerge.
Day 5: Mabula Game Reserve Safari Game Drives
Location: Mabula Game Lodge
Accommodation: Safari Plains Game Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You’ll be rising early today as we go in search of lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo that make up the magnificent Big 5, and there’s no better way to do it than with our Local Specialist Guide leading the charge. Feel like a true explorer as we navigate the dusty tracks in pursuit of spotting animals in both the vegetation and sparse open spaces while learning all about the area under our Guide’s expert knowledge of the area. Whether you spot the Big 5 or not, there’s no doubt you’ll enjoy this truly magical experience. So take a moment to put your camera down and soak up sights, sounds, and smells of Africa.
Day 6: Mabula Game Reserve - Johannesburg
Location: Johannesburg
Accommodation: Protea Balalaika
Meals Included: Breakfast
We’ll bid a fond farewell to the bushveld, tucking into a tasty breakfast, and just like that it's time to head back to civilisation to our next city stop, Johannesburg. Johannesburg is hard to resist, and we’ll get our bearings first up with an orientation of its sights and sounds with your Travel Director. With an afternoon to explore your way take the opportunity to get a history fix at Soweto, delving into the infamous history of South Africa's oldest township and once home to two Nobel Peace Prize winners. For a slice of adventure, consider donning a helmet to explore the Sterkfontein Caves and wander the Maropeng Visitor Centre, where humanity’s origin story comes to life through interactive exhibits. However you choose to explore this afternoon, you’ll be sure to have taken away a piece of why people fall in love with the people and energy in this vibrant city.
Day 7: Depart Johannesburg
Location: Johannesburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
The time has come to say "totsiens" (until we see each other again) as you prepare to return home. We have scheduled airport shuttles departing the hotel at 11:00 and 15:00 to Johannesburg Airport.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director or Driver Guide
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Cherry picked hotels and lodges, all tried and trusted.
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Many meals and daily breakfasts included
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Luxury air-conditioned coach
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Extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences
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Airport transfers are provided on the first and last travel day. Conditions apply.
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On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
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Flight Cape Town to Johannesburg
What's Not Included
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Some Meals
Not all meals are covered, giving you the flexibility to explore local cuisines on your own.
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Optional Experiences
Some optional experiences and excursions may incur an additional cost.
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Personal Expenses
Items of a personal nature, including souvenirs, laundry, and tips, are not included.
Mode of Transport
Luxury air-conditioned coach
Accommodation
Cherry picked hotels and lodges, all tried and trusted.
Check out our Q&As
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What countries will I visit on the Icons of Southern Africa tour?
You will visit South Africa on the Icons of Southern Africa tour.
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What are some highlights of the tour?
Highlights of the tour include a city orientation tour including Bo-Kaap and the Castle of Good Hope, a visit to Table Mountain via Aerial Cableway, and three included safari vehicle game drives in search of the Big 5.
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What type of transportation is provided?
Transportation is provided via a luxury air-conditioned coach.
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What type of accommodation can I expect?
You can expect cherry-picked hotels and lodges, all tried and trusted.
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Are meals included in the tour?
Many meals and daily breakfasts are included in the tour.
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What is not included in the tour?
Exclusions include travel insurance, some meals, optional experiences and excursions, and personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, and tips.
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Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts in Cape Town and ends in Johannesburg.
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Are airport transfers provided?
Yes, airport transfers are provided on the first and last travel day. Conditions apply.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty and joy of taking a guided vacation with Costsaver is that you get to meet, travel and make friends with people from all over the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Costsaver is proud to be a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation started in 2008. To date the charity has donated over US$2 million to assist underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives around the globe.
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Costsaver requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of costsaver charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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