Icons of Southern Africa from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Travel Highlights 

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 the Golden Triangle, spot the Big 5 and feast on traditional meals during this Icons of Southern Africa trip.

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• Flexible change options

Overview : 

8 Nights Accommodation

15 Meals : 8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 5 Dinners

Sightseeing - 

CAPE TOWN : City orientation tour including Bo-Kaap and the Castle of Good Hope. Visit Table Mountain via Aerial Cableway.

JOHANNESBURG : City orientation tour

PILANESBERG NATIONAL PARK : Four included safari vehicle game drives, in a reserve home to the 'Big 5'.

VICTORIA FALLS : Guided tour of the falls with a Local Specialist

What’s included in your trip : 

• Audio Headsets Provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
• Luxury air-conditioned coach
• A Costsaver bonus - all Intra-Air Flights: Cape Town to Johannesburg, Johannesburg to Victoria Falls and Victoria Falls to Johannesburg, including porter service at all airports.
• Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
• Variety of Optional Experiences
• An expert Travel Director and separate driver
• All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes

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• Secure your trip with just £100pp and if you need to cancel within 30 days of booking, you will receive a full refund. Limited time only.

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• If you need to cancel your booking after deposit, You will receive Future Travel Credit to use when you rebook with us

Flexible change options :

• To give you peace of mind and more time to make decisions about your future travel plans, you’re free to change your travel plans until 60* days before your trip.
• If for any reason you change your mind, you can choose new dates and/or a new destination without penalty on the land portion of your trip (airlines impose different change policies and penalties)

Day 1 / Arrive Cape Town (3 Nights)

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, transfer 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.

Day 2 / Cape Town Orientation and Free Time

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

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 - Pilanesberg National Park (2 Nights)

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 Pilanesberg National Park, home to the main event...South Africa's 'Big 5'. Surrounded by scenes that feel like a real-life film set, 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 / Pilanesberg National Park Safari Game Drives

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 / Pilanesberg National Park - Johannesburg (1 Night)

This morning's final game drive with a Local Specialist will see us seeking out the elusive wild dog, leopard and colourful flash of a Lilac-breasted roller flitting from tree to tree. 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 / Johannesburg - Victoria Falls (2 Nights)

The 'smoke that thunders', otherwise known as Victoria Falls, awaits today. After an included morning flight, you'll be feeling like a VIP at our accommodation, located right on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. This river is the lifeblood of Victoria Falls and home to hippos, crocodiles and playful elephants. You'll get a chance to spot these water-loving creatures as you end the day with a blissful sunset cruise.

Day 8 / Victoria Falls Sightseeing and Free Time

One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the main event is up next, a guided tour with your Local Specialist of Victoria Falls. It will be hard to pull your jaw from the floor today because these thunderous falls, standing at 108m (354ft), make up the world's largest sheet of falling water that show Mother Nature at her best. Later, take time to explore life in the slow lane. Whether you want to wander little galleries or open air markets, there's no shortage of ways to end the day.

Day 9 / Victoria Falls - Depart Johannesburg

With fond memories of animals, waterfalls, and friendly locals fresh in your mind, your trip around southern Africa's icons will come to an end today. You'll tuck into breakfast, then transfer to Victoria Falls Airport for your included flight to Johannesburg, where your tour ends upon arrival. Please ensure your international flight home departs after 19:30.

Prices listed are per person in Great British Pound, based on twin occupancy, rates for single occupancy may differ, Rates offered are including all discounts unless otherwise stated. All bookings are subject to availability. Other travel periods may be available. Some block out dates may apply. Rates may alter depending upon the dates requested and surcharges if applicable. Final booking confirmation only provided once payment has been processed. Contact our travel team for more details. Our Holiday Centre reserves the right to withdraw this promotion without notice at any time. Flights are not included. Pricing correct as at 30th Aug 2022