14-Day Sea, Safari, South Africa | 35 to 45
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Highlights
The Garden Route and its varied beauty. Hippo-spotting on one of Africa’s largest lakes. Camping under the stars at Kruger National Park as hyenas call in the distance. There’s South Africa… and then there’s SOUTH AFRICA. On this jaw-droppingly awesome adventure, you’ll meet the locals, discover the history and sample the Cape’s finest wines in 14 days – with beach life, city life and safari life all high on the agenda. You can live the Contiki dream with a fellow group of 35 to 45s.
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Itinerary
Hello Africa… and hello Cape Town. Ready to get going? It’s off to the Karoo desert via the famous ‘Route 62’. Today's scenic drive goes through mountain passes, vineyards and epic desert scenery along the way.An included guided tour of Africa's LARGEST show cave system. The Cango Caves are replete with cavernous halls, limestone formations, cave paintings and artefacts (which indicate they were in use throughout the Middle Ages)! How's that for a pitstop?Welcome to the Klein Karoo! We'll check into Oudtshoorn with our first adventure on offer. How good does a scenic bike ride (or drive down) the UNESCO Swartberg Mountain Pass, plus a Karoo braai dinner on a local farm sound? (So good!). And this evening, you can opt to do just that.
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa's legislative capital, sits beneath Table Mountain, offering stunning coastal scenery, rich history, and diverse culinary experiences, making it one of Africa's most popular travel destinations.
Cango Caves, South Africa
Famous limestone caves in South Africa's Western Cape, known for spectacular stalactite and stalagmite formations, a must-visit for adventure and nature enthusiasts.
Oudtshoorn, South Africa
This South African city is known as the "ostrich capital of the world." It is home to the largest ostrich population in the world with a numver of specialized ostrich breeding farms.
Good morning! Let's continue heading East towards one of South Africa's most loved National Parks: Addo Elephant. (Anyone guess which animal this place is famous for?) That’s right, it’s elephant time. After lunch, we’ll set out in our comfy (and tall!) coach in search of Africa's largest land mammal here at the Addo National Park, home to over 600 of these tusk-tastic creatures. (Keep your eyes peeled for lions, buffalo, and antelope too though!) We'll retreat here for the night but fear not, more safari adventures await in the morning. Stuck for something to do this evening? Let us introduce you to the karaoke bar just around the corner. (Cue your fave Lion King jams.)
Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa
One of South Africa's largest elephant reserves, located in the Eastern Cape, famous for its large elephant herds and diverse wildlife, offering excellent opportunities to see African elephants up close.
Today we’ll have a leisurely morning before heading off for two game drives on the Eastern Cape. That's three game drives in 36 hours, giving you the best chance of spotting the Big 5. Lucky you, right?The Eastern Cape’s game reserves are some of South Africa’s best spots for seeing the Big 5. Valleys, plains, rivers and much more await, so keep those eyes peeled.Tonight we’ll head back to the city where a free evening awaits. Karaoke round two? We won’t stop ya.
Gqeberha, South Africa
A major city in South Africa's Eastern Cape, formerly known as Port Elizabeth, famous for its beautiful beaches, friendly atmosphere, and outdoor activities.
Private Game Reserves, South Africa
South Africa's private game reserves offer exclusive, high-end safari experiences, often adjacent to Kruger National Park, ideal for luxury wildlife viewing.
Gqeberha, South Africa
A major city in South Africa's Eastern Cape, formerly known as Port Elizabeth, famous for its beautiful beaches, friendly atmosphere, and outdoor activities.
Beach time. Desert? Tick. Caves? Tick. Safari? Tick. Now it’s time to make our way along the famous Garden Route to our next destination, Knysna – with a few sensational stop-offs on the way. Known as one of the best surf spots in the world, it’d be wrong not to start our day with some chill time on J-Bay… which is exactly what we’ll do. And of course, there's an optional surfing lesson for the wave-dodgers among us. Welcome to our next pitstop, known for the infinitely Instagramable Storms River Bridge – which we’ll take a picturesque hike to so you can get all the legendary snaps you need. Wanna up the adrenaline? You can choose to go kayaking up the mouth of Storms River. And then we pull into the beautiful coastal town of Knysna, ready to explore all the sights and activities the Garden Route is known for. (We've got two nights here too!)
Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
Jeffreys Bay is a renowned coastal town in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, famous for its world-class surfing beaches and relaxed atmosphere, making it a paradise for surfers.
Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa
The name of this river comes from the Khoekhoe words for "clear" and "water." There are many trails in the area that make this a perfect hiking destination.
Knysna, South Africa
Knysna is a town on the Western Cape Province of South Africa.It is home to the Mitchell Brewery and host an annual Rastafarian culture festival as well as an oyster festival.
Rise and shine, team. Today starts with an included breakfast, overlooking the Knysna lagoon, and then we’re off again once more. It’s ocean time! You can choose to join our marine safari and set out in search of whales, dolphins, seals and more spectacular sea life. Afterwards, we’ll spend the rest of the day relaxing on Plettenberg's main beach, catching those rays and helping ourselves to some splendid seafood. This evening, we’ll embark on an optional Township visit here in Knysna, where you’ll meet the locals and have the chance to make a positive impact for the children who live here. Afterwards, you'll have the option to cruise the Knysna lagoon & see the sunset onboard. And finally, we'll tuck into a group dinner by the water before finishing off with a night on the town (again, optional but unmissable!).
Knysna, South Africa
Knysna is a town on the Western Cape Province of South Africa.It is home to the Mitchell Brewery and host an annual Rastafarian culture festival as well as an oyster festival.
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Plettenberg Bay is a coastal resort town in the Western Cape, South Africa, known for its beautiful beaches, clear waters, and abundant marine life, ideal for relaxation and water activities.
Knysna, South Africa
Knysna is a town on the Western Cape Province of South Africa.It is home to the Mitchell Brewery and host an annual Rastafarian culture festival as well as an oyster festival.
Make sure you call dibs on a window seat. As we drive back to Cape Town, you’ll watch the magnificence of the Garden Route unfold as we pass coastal towns, forests, gorges and some jaw-dropping ocean views.Marine mania… We’ll have lunch and a little free time here in the coastal town of Hermanus, which is one of the world’s best areas for spotting whales (between July and November at least) so have your binoculars at the ready. On our way back to Cape Town, we’ll stop off at Stony Point Nature Reserve - a protected home of African Penguins (yup, they got penguins here too!).The Reserve conserves one of the only two breeding colonies of African penguins on the mainland of Africa with boardwalks to view them go about their daily activities in their natural habitat. And here we are, back in the city where it all began. After checking in, you’ll have a free evening to enjoy the V&A Waterfront, followed by a walkabout dinner.
Hermanus, South Africa
This town on South Africa's Western Cape is famous for whale watching in the winter and spring. It has become a popular retirement destination.
Stony Point, South Africa
Stony Point is a coastal site in the Western Cape, South Africa, famous for its African penguin colony, offering a unique opportunity to see penguins and enjoy coastal scenery.
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa's legislative capital, sits beneath Table Mountain, offering stunning coastal scenery, rich history, and diverse culinary experiences, making it one of Africa's most popular travel destinations.
Fine wine, all in good time. Today we’ll add a touch of class to proceedings with a trip to Stellenbosch – the Cape’s famous wine region. But before that, why not choose to hit the skies on an epic helicopter ride over the seas and peaks?After some free time to explore (and shop till you drop) we’ll set out to discover Stellenbosch’s awesome wine farms with an optional experience to sample the very finest of the Cape’s fine wines. We'll also stop at a local food market to find some lunch. Not into wine? No stress. You can still taste your way through the region with local meats, cheeses, spirits, teas and more - all proudly produced right here.Tonight in Cape Town, you can opt for a cooking class – complete with music, drinks, and the chance to sample the food you’ve cooked up too.
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Stellenbosch is a renowned wine region in the Western Cape, South Africa, famous for its historic wineries, beautiful Cape Dutch architecture, and academic atmosphere, making it a paradise for wine lovers.
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa's legislative capital, sits beneath Table Mountain, offering stunning coastal scenery, rich history, and diverse culinary experiences, making it one of Africa's most popular travel destinations.
It’s our final day in the Mother City, and we got some exploring to do! We’ll take a cable car to the top of Table Mountain, we’ll take a short guided city tour, and we’ll have some time to explore the world-famous V&A Waterfront too – an ideal spot for shopping and dining. Sightseeing all done, we’ll head to the airport en-route to Durban, where our second week in South Africa will begin… After touching down on the East Coast, we’ll head straight to the hotel to check in and freshen up. We’ll have dinner in the city, followed by a night on the town (if you like!).
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa's legislative capital, sits beneath Table Mountain, offering stunning coastal scenery, rich history, and diverse culinary experiences, making it one of Africa's most popular travel destinations.
Durban, South Africa
South Africa's third-largest city, famous for its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and multicultural atmosphere, a popular seaside resort destination.
After a delicious breakfast this morning, we're off to the Elephant Coast of Northern Kwa-Zulu Natal en-route to our next destination: the sensational St Lucia.Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife by day and hippos by night here in St Lucia (we’re right by the UNESCO World Heritage listed iSimanagaliso Wetlands Park after all). Once we arrive, we’ll stop for lunch and then you can opt to see the town’s main residents for yourself on a Hippo boat cruise. After some free time to freshen up, you’ll have the chance to visit a local Zulu village on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, meeting local people and learning all about their culture, customs and traditions.
St. Lucia, South Africa
St. Lucia is a town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, near Lake St. Lucia, known for its rich wetland ecosystem and wildlife, making it a popular eco-tourism destination.
This morning you have the option to take a walking safari in iSimangaliso Wetland Park (eyes peeled for elephants, buffalo, rhinos & antelopes). If you're craving Vitamin Sea, you can choose to join us for a marine safari (for whales, sharks, dolphins & more). In the afternoon, you’ve got some free time to chill or kick back by the pool at the lodge. And then to round things off this evening, you have the option to take a sunset game drive (with a traditional South African buffet dinner too). Yup, this day's as action-packed as it is awesome.
It's an early start today – we’re heading inland to the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve and we aim to be there by sunrise. The Big Five. The option to take a half-day game drive at the reserve instrumental for bringing the White Rhino back from the brink of extinction. And even a picnic lunch if you like! Today’s excursion is a biggie indeed. With our wildlife bucket lists sufficiently checked, it’s time to set off for a brand new country. Passports at the ready folks – here in Eswatini, we’ll meet some of the locals and learn about their culture and language on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. You've learnt from locals. Now its time to sleep like them too. Tonight you will stay at Mlilwane's Main Lodge - unique beehive thatched huts with ensuite bathrooms (and hotel room amenities for a bit of comfort).
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve, South Africa
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve is one of South Africa's oldest protected areas, renowned for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes, offering excellent opportunities to see the Big Five.
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Eswatini
The oldest wildlife sanctuary in Eswatini, known for its rich birdlife, large mammals, and diverse outdoor activities, ideal for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding.
Ah, to wake up in nature. We'll kick off the day with a hearty breakfast and then join the Trip Manager for a morning safari walk. Don't forget to sign up for the optional guided Mountain bike ride through the wilderness. There is no Big 5 here so feel free and safe to explore as you choose. Keep an eye out to spot some antelopes and warthogs! Next up, it’s the big one. The world famous one. Here in Kruger, we’ll stay at an exclusive safari campsite – located right in the middle of the park. (Struggling to picture it? Think glamping canvas tents with mattresses, linen and stretchers, a roaring bonfire burning all the while.) This is a true Once in a Lifetime experience, where you’ll fall asleep to the nocturnal calls of hyenas, jackals and lions.
Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, Eswatini
The oldest wildlife sanctuary in Eswatini, known for its rich birdlife, large mammals, and diverse outdoor activities, ideal for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding.
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park is South Africa's largest and most renowned wildlife sanctuary, home to the Big Five and offering exceptional game viewing in pristine wilderness.
Today we're up bright and early for our first taste of the fresh morning air. We'll start with an optional sunrise safari – just in time to catch Africa’s elusive predators finishing off their nocturnal hunt. At midday, you’ll have the chance to relax back at the camp: you can visit the local shop, take a dip in the pool or visit the nearby restaurant where you can look out over the Sabie River and watch as the animals come to quench their thirst (yup, it's preddy special.) This afternoon, it’s back to the safari vehicles for another optional sunset game drive to see the Big Five and more. Tonight back at camp, you've got the chance to join us for a traditional South African braai or BBQ, complete with local sides and desserts.
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park is South Africa's largest and most renowned wildlife sanctuary, home to the Big Five and offering exceptional game viewing in pristine wilderness.
Our final day. But is there time for one (or two) last morning game drives? You bet there is. You can choose to head out for a sunrise game drive to spot the nocturnal cats (or just choose to sleep in, like the rest of the animals). Then, we'll head out on our last game drive in Kruger as we make our way out of the park. It's our last chance to spot some spellbinding safari animals IRL. Have we saved the best for last? Let's hope so! And now, with heavy hearts (and even heavier camera rolls) we’ll make our way back to either the Kruger Mpumalanga Airport or Johannesburg International Airport. (Don't feel like leaving yet? Lucky for you, our Victoria Falls Explorer & Cape Town Explorer trips are starting later this evening!). Oh, it’s been a thrill… we’ve seen wildlife, we’ve made friends for life. The only question is: where next?
Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park is South Africa's largest and most renowned wildlife sanctuary, home to the Big Five and offering exceptional game viewing in pristine wilderness.
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- EXCLUSIVE AGE: This trip is exclusively for travellers aged 35 to 45 at the time of travel.
- FLIGHT RESTRICTION: It is not recommended to book flights before 19:00 on the last day of the trip.
- PRE RECOMMENDED: It is not recommended to book flights arriving on the first day of the trip. Pre night is recommended in Cape Town.
- START/END TIMES: Trip starts in Cape Town at 7:00 and ends in Johannesburg at 16:00 with an airport drop-off at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) or the post-night Hotel. It is not recommended for travellers departing Johannesburg Airport to book flights prior to 19:00.
- SOUTH AFRICA: USA passport holders traveling to South Africa do not require a visa for tourism stays up to 90 days. However, please ensure that guests passport has at least 2 blank visa pages. Guests must be in possession of a return air ticket or onward ticket.
- ESWATINI: USA passport holders traveling to Eswatini do not require a visa for tourism stays up to 30 days. However, please ensure that guests passport has at least 2 blank visa pages.
- IMPORTANT: Please see important visa details sent with your invoice.
- ENTRY INTO SOUTH AFRICA: All travellers entering or leaving South Africa must complete an online traveller declaration at Customs Online Traveller Declaration | South African Revenue Service before they travel. The declaration must be submitted no more than 24 hours before departure and is required for Customs purposes. Website https://www.sars.gov.za/travellerdeclaration/
- VACCINATION: Yellow Fever vaccination is recommended for trips visiting East Africa. Yellow Fever certificate is not required unless travellers are arriving from or transiting through a country or region listed by the WHO as infected with Yellow Fever (e.g. Kenya). Recommend travellers check with doctor for immunizations and vaccinations prior to travel.
- LUGGAGE: Luggage allowance is limited to 1 medium sized bag (ideally soft-sided and non-wheely suitcases as they drag sand into the rooms) per traveller at maximum of 23kg/50lbs, plus 1 piece of hand luggage per traveller. Refer to trip documents for any exceptions.
- NOTE: A towel is required for this trip.
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Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
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Popular FAQs
Marrakesh: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
Cape Town: Generally, the tap water in most of the locations we visit is safe to drink (and readily available too!) We don’t provide bottled water due to our sustainability promise, but your Trip Manager will sort you out for anything you might need during the trip.
Cape Town: The question should be - when is it not the best time to travel to South Africa?In the summer (October to April), you’ll find perfect beach weather at our coastal destinations, and lush green landscapes everywhere. It also tends to be the birthing season (baby animals!!!). Winter (May to August) in South Africa is probably the best time for safaris since you’ll find wildlife gathering around waterholes.Luckily, the chances of spotting the Big 5 is equally good throughout the year. And if you’re here for the whales, visiting between June to November would be your best bet.
Cape Town: You can book your flights with departure times after 7pm on our last day. We’ll arrive at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg at around 4pm.
Cape Town: We recommend that you book an Uber from the airport. It’s the easiest and most convenient way to get to the start locations on our trips.
Chobe National Park: As the name suggests, a Special Stay ain't your ordinary accommodation - it's much more than that. Think of it as an experience in its own right. On this trip, you'll be able to camp under the stars (all while being surrounded by wildlife) at your Special Stay.
Amboseli: Nope, you're all good! All equipment (tents, sleeping bags, etc) will be provided for you.
Amboseli: You don't have to. Your road crew will set up camp, cook meals, and clean up afterwards - but you're always welcome to help!
Amboseli: You'll have access to proper bathrooms with real toilets, hot showers and everything you need - just shared with the crew.
Cape Town: Generally, the tap water in most of the locations we visit is safe to drink (and readily available too!) We don’t provide bottled water due to our sustainability promise, but your Trip Manager will sort you out for anything you might need during the trip.
Cape Town: The question should be - when is it not the best time to travel to South Africa?In the summer (October to April), you’ll find perfect beach weather at our coastal destinations, and lush green landscapes everywhere. It also tends to be the birthing season (baby animals!!!). Winter (May to August) in South Africa is probably the best time for safaris since you’ll find wildlife gathering around waterholes.Luckily, the chances of spotting the Big 5 is equally good throughout the year. And if you’re here for the whales, visiting between June to November would be your best bet.
Cape Town: You can book your flights with departure times after 7pm on our last day. We’ll arrive at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg at around 4pm.
Cape Town: We recommend that you book an Uber from the airport. It’s the easiest and most convenient way to get to the start locations on our trips.
Chobe National Park: As the name suggests, a Special Stay ain't your ordinary accommodation - it's much more than that. Think of it as an experience in its own right. On this trip, you'll be able to camp under the stars (all while being surrounded by wildlife) at your Special Stay.
Amboseli: Nope, you're all good! All equipment (tents, sleeping bags, etc) will be provided for you.
Amboseli: You don't have to. Your road crew will set up camp, cook meals, and clean up afterwards - but you're always welcome to help!
Amboseli: You'll have access to proper bathrooms with real toilets, hot showers and everything you need - just shared with the crew.
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