Essential South Africa

8 Nights | 9 Days | Price on request

Ideal for the first-time visitor to South Africa this essential tour includes some of our favourite must-see destinations. Discover the diversity of Cape Town and the beauty of the Cape Winelands before experiencing the thrill of a Big Five safari in the Timbavati Nature Reserve, bordering the world-renowned Kruger National Park.

Highlights

  • 3 Nights | Welgelegen Guest House | Cape Town
  • 2 Nights | Auberge Clermont | Franschhoek
  • 3 Nights | Simbavati River Lodge | Timbavati Nature Reserve

Includes a one-way road transfer from Cape Town Airport to Welgelegen Guest House and daily car rental.
Includes return road transfers between Hoedspruit Airport and Simbavati River Lodge

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Countries Visited
South Africa
  • Essential South Africa

    Day 1 to 4 | Welgelegen Guest House | Cape Town

    Spend three nights at Welgelegen Guest House, Cape Town in a Deluxe Room. Your stay includes breakfast. South Africa’s beautiful Mother City has much to offer the visitor. Enjoy a cable way ascent to the summit of Table Mountain (weather permitting). Or visit infamous Robben Island where former president Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 27 years.

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    Day 4 to 6 | Auberge Clermont | Cape Winelands

    Spend two nights at Auberge Clermont, Franschhoek in a Double Room. Your stay includes breakfast. Enjoy the tranquility, scenery and fine wines of the Cape Winelands. Tantalize your taste-buds with delectable cuisine ranging from gourmet to rustic, complimented by wines produced on one of the many wine estates surrounding the picturesque village of Franschhoek.

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    Day 6 to 9 | Simbavati River Lodge | Timbavati Nature Reserve

    Spend three nights at Simbavati River Lodge, Timbavati Nature Reserve in a Luxury Tented Room. Your stay includes all meals and two game drives daily. The Timbavati offers exceptional game viewing opportunities and ensuring guests have an authentic African safari experience is the main focus for the friendly and knowledgeable team at Simbavati River Lodge.

  • Welgelegen Guest House

    Welgelegen Guest House

    Situated in an old and established area of Cape Town at the foot of Table Mountain, Welgelegen comprises two beautiful turn of the century houses, lovingly renovated. Close to the trendy city centre, V&A Waterfront, Table Mountain cable way and a short drive to Cape Town’s dazzling beaches.

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    From $126 USD Per Person Sharing

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  • Auberge Clermont

    Auberge Clermont

    Auberge Clermont is situated in the splendid Franschhoek Valley, minutes away from the quaint village of Franschhoek. Discover the charm and serenity of this working wine and fruit farm… a true country retreat.

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    From $82 USD Per Person Sharing

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  • Simbavati River Lodge

    Simbavati River Lodge

    A family-friendly safari destination, the luxury Simbavati River Lodge is set on the banks of a river in the heart of the famed Timbavati Nature Reserve. Breathtaking views, amazing wildlife sightings and luxurious tented or thatched chalets complete this offering of this luxury safari destination.

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    Luxury
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    From $299 USD Per Person Sharing

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