South Africa
11 Days South Africa Platinum Tour
Embark on this exciting 11-day South African adventure that begins in Cape Town, where you get to visit popular spots like Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Gardens, and more. Spend some time at Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope before heading to Knysna, in the heart of the Garden Route. Here, you get to enjoy a sunset cruise on the Lagoon and spend a day touring Oudtshoorn visiting Cango Caves, Safari Ostrich Farm and more. Next, you will spend two days in Sun City, making the most of its attractions and activities. After this, travel to Pilanesberg Game Reserve for a couple of days to enjoy game drives in a 4x4 game vehicle.
Day | Description |
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Day 1: Arrival Capetown |
Arrive at O R Tambo International Airport, board your flight to Cape Town International Airport. On reaching Cape Town, head to your hotel and complete the check-in formalities. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Explore the city on your own. With its golden beaches, sparkling seas, rolling vineyards, stunning street art, sizzling cuisine and thriving nightlife, theres so much to see and do here. In the evening, head back to the hotel for an overnight stay. |
Day 2: Capetown |
After breakfast, take a cable-car ride to the top of Table Mountain for a panoramic view of the city and its coastline. Then, continue through the historic Malay Quarter, going past the South African Museum, the Castle, and other popular sights on the way to Kirstenbosch Gardens. In the afternoon, visit Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, one of Cape Town's biggest tourist attractions. It is a hub of activities, restaurants, shops, entertainment and more. You can stay here for a while before returning to the hotel for the night. |
Day 3: Capetown |
Have a hearty breakfast and head out for a full-day tour of Cape Point. Travel along the Atlantic Ocean on the way to Hout Bay, a seaside neighborhood. Enjoy a half-hour cruise to Seal Island or visit the Mariners Wharf,' the first harbor-front emporium in Africa. Continue alongside the Indian Ocean, and visit Jackass penguin colony on the way, at Boulders Beach near Simonstown. In the afternoon, proceed towards Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, Believed to be the meeting place of the two mighty oceans, the Atlantic and the Indian, this spot offers spectacular scenery. Head back to the hotel for an overnight stay. |
Day 4: Cape Town - Garden Route |
Check out from the hotel after breakfast. Travel along Route 62 to Knysna, located in the heart of South Africa's famed Garden Route. The drive takes around 6.5 hours. After arriving, check-in at the hotel and freshen up or get some rest. In the evening, head out for a special sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon where you can see the famous Knysna Heads - a pair of sandstone cliffs that separate the lagoon from the sea. After catching a glimpse of a gorgeous sunset, return to the hotel for a good nights sleep. |
Day 5: Garden Route |
After breakfast at the hotel, head out for a full day tour of Oudtshoorn in Klein Karoo. Start by visiting the Cango Caves, the regions oldest and most popular attraction. Here, you will find the finest dripstone caverns, with vast halls and soaring formations. Then, head to the Cango Wildlife Ranch for a chance to interact with cheetahs and Bengal tiger cubs. Lastly, visit the Safari Ostrich Farm that offers farm tours so visitors can see ostriches at various stages of their life cycle. The farm has a restaurant serving authentic South African Cuisine and a shop that sells ostrich products. Later, return to the hotel for an overnight stay. |
Day 6: - Garden Route - Johannesburg - Sun City |
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head to George Airport for your flight to O. R. Tambo International Airport. Arrive in Johannesburg and proceed via a road transfer to Sun City; well-known as South Africas premier holiday resort offering a host of attractions and activities. Conveniently located just 2 hours from Johannesburg, Sun City has lots to offer, including golf, gambling, as well as world-class hotels. On arrival, check-in at the hotel and retire for the night. |
Day 7: Suncity |
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast and Spend a leisurely day in Sun City. You can laze around by the pool area surrounded by the tropical plants. Located nearby are the incredible Water World and the Valley of Waves, offering a wide variety of water-sport activities. For a little more action, head to the tennis courts or either of the two golf courses designed by Gary Player. Other activities include mini-golf, squash, tenpin bowling, and horse riding. There is also a gym and sauna for those who want to unwind. Head back to the hotel for an overnight stay. |
Day 8: Sun City - Pilanesberg Game Reserve |
Before checking out from the hotel, have a nice breakfast. Depart to Pilanesberg Game Reserve via road transfer. The drive from Sun City to Pilanesberg takes around 45 mins. Check in and enjoy a hearty lunch. Later head out for on an evening game drive in an open 4x4 game vehicle. In the evening, return to the lodge and freshen up. Dinner will be served. After an activity-filled day, head back to your room to retire for the night. |
Day 9: Pilanesberg Game Reserve |
Wake up bright and early to go for a morning game drive in an open 4x4 game vehicle. Return to the lodge at around and freshen up for breakfast. After breakfast, catch up on sleep or go exploring. Lunch will also be served at the lodge in the afternoon. Later, head out for an evening game drive in an open 4x4 game vehicle. Return to the lodge and freshen up for dinner. After a yummy meal, head back to your room for a good nights sleep. |
Day 10: Pilanesberg Game Reserve - Johannesburg |
Get ready for an early morning game drive in an open 4x4 game vehicle. After a scrumptious morning meal, check out from the hotel and travel by road to Johannesburg via Gold Reef City. The city captures the essence of the gold rush era. It surrounds the old no. 14 shaft at the Crown Mines gold mine. The Gold Reef City tour offers visitors a glimpse into the gold mining industry, taking you into the belly of a Gold Mine. When you reach Johannesburg, proceed to the hotel and check-in. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure and return to the hotel for an overnight stay. |
Day 11: Depart |
This day marks the end of your wonderful vacation to South Africa. Post breakfast, head out to the O.R. Tambo International Airport for your flight back home |
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