Abstract
A memorable New Year's Eve in the Rainbow Country, a 4-night stay in Cape Town with the Peninsula and Cape of Good Hope, a stay in a Private Reserve adjacent to Kruger and the beautiful Panorama Route.,
Characteristics
- Group tour
- Italian-speaking courier/guide during the coach tour
- departures are guaranteed (min 2 participants). Subject to availability
- starting from 45 days before departure, availability is on request
- max. 18 participants
- the journey involves changes in temperature and altitude, triple rooms are not available
Itinerary
Day 1 — Cape Town
Welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, The Commodore Hotel overlooks the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and offers spectacular views of Table Mountain and Robben Island. The hotel offers quality services and elegant living in a peaceful environment to allow guests to experience everything that the "Mother City" has to offer. The nautical theme of the hotel is reflected in the elegantly furnished rooms, including the Clipper restaurant which offers a wide range of seafood dishes., free time in the afternoon, At 6 p.m., meet your Italian guide at the hotel and transfer to the famous GOLD restaurant for a warm welcome to South Africa. Dinner will feature a selection of pan-African cuisine with various courses, during which you can watch/participate in a musical session with African drums., At 6:00 PM, meeting with the English-speaking driver at the reception for the transfer to the Gold Restaurant where, upon your arrival, you will have the pleasure of participating in a special "Djembe Drumming Session" during which you will dance and move to the powerful African music. This will be followed by a 14-course dinner with delicious African and Cape Malay flavors, a mix of intense tastes and aromas, all prepared with fresh and typical ingredients. Drinks are not included. Return to the hotel around 9:30 PM., accommodation Auberge Le Fief,
Day 2 — Cape Town
Breakfast, departure for at 08:00, Cape Town is located on a spectacular mountainous peninsula that juts out into the ocean. From the city, you follow the Atlantic coastline along the beaches and through upscale residential suburbs such as Clifton Beach and Camps Bay. In Hout Bay, you board a cruise for a close-up visit to Seal Island, home to hundreds of Cape fur seals and cormorants. Next, you travel along Chapman’s Peak Drive, with its 114 curves over 9 km, considered one of the most scenic coastal roads in the world (subject to closure in adverse weather). The route leads to Cape Point, the famous Cape of Good Hope, the southernmost tip of the peninsula where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. The first landmass directly south of the Cape is Antarctica. You can take the funicular to reach the top. The journey continues to Simon’s Town for lunch, followed by a visit to nearby Boulders Beach to see the rare and endangered African penguins., return to the hotel at 17.30 circa, Dinner at leisure, accommodation Auberge Le Fief,
Day 3 — Cape Town
Breakfast, departure for at 12:00, South Africa has long been a renowned producer of quality wines, especially in the Winelands, literally "the winelands." The plateau, which extends inland from Cape Town and gradually rises in altitude, is a renowned wine region, considered by experts to be the best in South Africa. The magnificent mountain ranges surrounding Stellenbosch and Franschhoek help create an ideal microclimate for vineyards. The first colonial settlements in this region date back to the second half of the 17th century, when the Dutch founded Stellenbosch and the French Huguenots settled in Franschhoek. Both towns are rightly proud of their young and innovative chefs, many of whom work on the wine estates, and in recent years the region has become a driving force of South African cuisine. At 1 p.m., wine tasting followed by lunch at Rickety Bridge in Franschhoek (drinks not included). Wine and chocolate pairing at 3:30pm at Lanzerac Wine Estate in Stellenbosch (drinks not included)., return to the hotel at 17.30 circa, Dinner at leisure, accommodation Auberge Le Fief,
Day 4 — Cape Town
Breakfast, Departure from your hotel at approximately 8:00 a.m. The tour begins with a visit to the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. The garden encompasses five of South Africa's six distinct biomes and is world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of its Cape flora and its magnificent setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. Next, continue to Table Mountain (weather permitting; cable car ticket not included). Enjoy panoramic views of the Mother City and the Atlantic Seaboard, with Robben Island resting sleepily in Table Bay harbor. After visiting Table Mountain, head to the city center. Walk through the Company Gardens, where you can admire squirrels and a variety of plants, creating a cheerful atmosphere to soak up some of the city's vibes. Visit the Slave Lodge, which explores the history of involuntary immigrants and their contribution to the richness and diversity of South Africa's history, creating an atmosphere that can be felt throughout the journey through the city., return to the hotel at 17.00 circa, New Year's Eve dinner at Quay Four Restaurant in the V&A Waterfront (drinks not included), accommodation,
Day 5 — Cape Town → Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Meet your driver at the agreed time for your transfer to the airport, arrival at Hoedspruit aeroporto, meeting with the guide and departure for la Riserva Karongwe, I arrive at the lodge for lunch.
Chisomo Safari Camp is a charming and welcoming East African-style luxury tented camp. It offers 22 deluxe safari tents, set on raised wooden platforms with private bathrooms, fans, and electric radiators., afternoon game drive in the park, return to the lodge around, dinner, accommodation Ritz Inn,
Day 6 — Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Full board at the lodge, Day dedicated to safaris in the Reserve, one in the morning and one in the afternoon., not far away from Kruger National Park lies Karongwe Game Reserve, a private reserve situated at the crossroads of four rivers: the ideal habitat for a rich variety of animals and plants. The reserve is the perfect sport to sight leopards, as well as the rest of the Big Five (lions, elephants, black rhinoceros, and buffaloes). Accommodation in four lodges located on the banks of the Makhutswi river: Kuname, Shiduli, Karongwe River Lodge and Chisomo, accommodation,
Day 7 — Karongwe Private Game Reserve → Graskop
Time for a last safari at the break of dawn, return to the camp, breakfast, departure to, Guarded by the small town of Graskop, the famous Panorama Route is home to mountains, forests and canyons, most notably, the Blyde River Canyon, which is also the world’s largest “green canyon”. The Blyde River Canyon’s lush subtropical foliage makes it the world’s largest green canyon. The awe-inspiring Lisbon Falls, Berlin Falls and Mac Mac Falls are just a short drive away. As are scenic landmarks such as Bourke's Luck Potholes, an unusual geological formation formed at the confluence of the Blyde and Treur rivers that mark the beginning of the Blyde River Canyon. Make sure you stop at God’s Window, so called for its panoramic view of the Lowveld more than 900 m down into lush indigenous forest-clad ravine. The majestic cliffs plunge over 700 m to the Lowveld and the private game reserves that have made the area one of South Africa's main wildlife destinations. Also, a short 30-minute drive from Graskop will take you to the gold rush town of Pilgrim's Rest where you can relive the 1873 gold rush in surroundings of unparalleled beauty. You can even try your hand at panning for gold. Over and above the scenic beauty and historical learnings found on the Panorama Route, you will also experience a wealth of plant and animal life in the region., dinner at the hotel, accommodation You & Me Resort.
Day 8 — Graskop → Johannesburg
Breakfast, departure to Elephant Whispers, departure to, stop for lunch during transfer, I will arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon., Dinner at leisure, accommodation The Downtown Hotel Dawson City, a Coast Hotel,
Day 9 — Johannesburg
Breakfast, After breakfast, walk to OR Tambo International Airport. Please note that check-out at City Lodge is at 11:00. A private excursion to Soweto can be added if your return flight is scheduled for late in the evening., end of the tour,
Notes
- LUGGAGE: porterage is included for one medium-size baggage (max. 23 kg). Due to limited storage room, we cannot assure you can bring along extra baggage on the coach.
- ROOMS: triple rooms are not available. A standard room cannot fit three adults., TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid.
- MINIMUM AGE: At least 7 years, although we recommend a minimum of 10. Children from 6 to 12 years are allowed to join the safari at the rangers’ discretion.
- SMOKING: smoking is prohibited in hotels and on coaches.
- HOTEL, CHECK-OUT: rooms must be left in the morning (the exact time will be provided by the hotel). Supplements for late check-outs amount to an extra night's charge
- FINAL HOTEL LIST: as in the travel documents
- HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The Organizing Body reserves the right to substitute the itinerary and/or the hotels to alternative of a similar or superior category in the event of unplanned circumstances, and if the safe and normal proceeding of the tour is threatened. Furthermore, when in the impossibility for all of the travellers to stay at the same hotel, the group will be split amidst several hotels of the same category.
- MEALS: not included when not specified
- SAFARI: safari vehicles are open off-roaders (Land Rover- or Land Cruiser-style) that can fit 6 to 9 passengers. Your guides will be English-speaking rangers, sometimes with the help of professional trackers. You will ride both along the paths the cross the private reserves and off-road, to have a better chance to see the animals
- PUNCTUALITY: you are advised to be punctual. No refund is issued to passengers failing to meet at designated time.
- REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler
- TRANSFER / VEHICLES: air-conditioned vehicles for all scheduled transfers, excursions and visits. Depending on the number of participants, there will be different vehicles. Indicatively: 2-3 pax > mid-sized vehicle; 4-7 pax: 7-seater; 8-13 pax: 15-seat minibus; 14+ pax: 9-, 25- or 44-seat coach. The vehicle used during the safari will be an open 6- or 9-seat off-roader
Starts from
9 days / 6 nights – from Cape Town to Johannesburg,
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Meals: 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 5 dinners, admission to parks and sanctuaries, visits, excursions and game drives: as scheduled ans Green seat, private transfer by air-conditioned coach, minivan or car depending on the number of the participants, 24/7 assistance from our local office, with Italian-speaking staff, local Italian-speaking guide during the visits, driver/guide in Italian.
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, entry visa for non-UE citizens, tips, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
Upon arrival in South Africa you will be given a 90-day visa. Your Italian passport must have at least two blank pages and has to be valid for at least 30 days after returning from South Africa., I clienti devono arrivare a Cape Town entro le 16 per usufruire della cena.. Flight from Cape Town CPT to Hoedspruit (not included): it is necessary to book the flight departing from Cape Town CPT at 09:30 with arrival at Hoedspruit at 12:00., Table Mountain: the ascent is subject to weather conditions and the annual closure for cableway maintenance from July 28th to August 3th, 2025; if not accessible, Signal Hill is visited.,
Cancellation policies
Upon confirmation of service, a 20% non-refundable deposit is due.
From 45 to 31 days before arrival: 40% penalty.
From 30 to 15 days before arrival: 50% penalty.
From 14 to 0 days before arrival: 100% penalty.,
