Available departures
Guaranteed
Characteristics
- Group tour
- Italian-speaking courier/guide during the coach tour
- departures are guaranteed (min 2 / max 8 participants); subject to availability. Starting from 30 days before departure, availability is on request
- minimum age: 6 years
- the journey involves changes in temperature and altitude,
Itinerary
Day 1 — Cape Town
Welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, time at leisure for lunch (not included) and for a walk, Located in the city center, Cape Town Lodge Hotel offers a rooftop terrace with a swimming pool, a bar, and a fitness center, and is less than 5 km from Table Mountain and the renowned V&A Waterfront area. Overlooking Table Mountain, Lion's Head, Signal Hill, and the harbor, the rooms at Cape Town Lodge Hotel are located on the upper floors. The renowned restaurant, The Famous Butchers Grill, offers top-quality South African steaks accompanied by live music and a selection of local wines, in an environment characterized by sculptures and walls adorned with photos depicting the ancient Cape Town., At 7:00 PM, meeting with an Italian-speaking guide at the hotel reception for a welcome and an explanation of the trip., At 8:00 PM, a 3-course dinner at the renowned restaurant in the hotel: The Famous Butcher's Grill (drinks not included)., accommodation,
Day 2 — Cape Town
Breakfast, departure to, 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., The day ends with a visit to the famous Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. The garden encompasses five of South Africa’s six different biomes and is renowned worldwide for the beauty and diversity of the Cape flora., return to the lodge around, Dinner at leisure, accommodation,
Day 3 — Cape Town
Breakfast, morning visit of the city, Departure at around 08:00 from your hotel. The tour starts at Table Mountain, weather permitting, where we will ascend to the summit to admire the city from above (cable car ticket not included). We will then return to the city center for a pleasant walk in the Company Gardens, created by the Dutch East India Company. Passing by the famous St. George's Cathedral, known for its resistance against apartheid, we will arrive at the "Slave Lodge" museum, where we will visit to understand the social history of South Africa and how the period of slavery has influenced the current population., return to the lodge around, free afternoon, 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,
Day 4 — Cape Town → Phalaborwa
Early morning breakfast, Airport transfer with English-speaking driver, Flight to, welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, MATIMBA BUSH LODGE is located less than 5 minutes from the entrance of Kruger NP in a natural area of the Hans Merensky Golf Course, overlooking the lake called Mala Mala. Numerous animals such as hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, antelopes, and many birds like the beautiful fish eagle are at home and give the structure a magical and relaxing atmosphere. Matimba Bush Lodge offers classy accommodation and is a perfect destination for those who want to try their hand at golf, as well as for those who want to explore Kruger and the surrounding areas, but also for those who want to spend some relaxing hours by the lake in the company of its inhabitants., At 8:00 PM, a 3-course dinner at the renowned restaurant in the hotel: The Famous Butcher's Grill (drinks not included)., the rest of the afternoon is free, dinner at the lodge, accommodation Hótel Ísafjörður,
Day 5 — Phalaborwa
Breakfast, Departure for a full day photo safari inside Kruger National Park with an Italian-speaking guide. Your professional guide Alberto will lead a safari day in search of the famous Big Five (4x4 vehicle). If the weather permits, it will be possible to access an area of the park reserved for a few...off the normal tourist routes. Packed lunch - picnic - drinks not included., late afternoon return to the hotel, dinner at the lodge, accommodation,
Day 6 — Phalaborwa
Breakfast, Departure with an Italian-speaking guide for the Kruger National Park, in a 4x4 safari vehicle, for a half-day safari in the vast park. Return to the lodge for lunch., In the afternoon, a cruise on the Olifants River. During the excursion, in addition to the inevitable crocodiles and hippos, you may also spot other animals that come to the river to drink: herds of elephant, herds of buffalo, giraffe, kudu, and impala are common., dinner at the lodge, accommodation,
Day 7 — Phalaborwa
Breakfast, Departure with your Italian-speaking guide for a visit to the local townships to learn about the various authentic aspects of community life. You will visit some families, schools, the Matimba Day Care center for the care and assistance of young children, and have lunch in a typical local establishment with local dancers., dinner at the lodge, accommodation,
Day 8 — Phalaborwa
Breakfast, Departure with English-speaking driver to Johannesburg. Along the way, visit to the Blyde River Canyon - the third largest canyon in the world and considered the largest canyon with vegetation. Lunch along the way at Corn & Cob where you can visit a representation of a traditional Ndebele village. Arrival at Johannesburg airport at around 6.00 pm., Arrival at international airport and transfer to national airport, 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
5 days / 3 nights – from Cape Town to Phalaborwa,
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 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, Italian-speaking local courier / guide from Cape Town to Matimba Bush Lodge,
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., Customers must arrive in Cape Town by 5pm to enjoy dinner., flight from Cape Town CPT to Hoedspruit HDS (not included): it is necessary to book the flight departing from Cape Town CPT at 10.40 with arrival at Hoedspruit HDS at 13.10., The tour ends at airport. Arrival is scheduled for ., flight to rientro in Italia (not included): you must book a flight leaving after 21.30, 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.,
Honeymoon Special
In each of the hotels/lodges, special welcome for honeymoon couples:
Cape Town Lodge: chocolates and sparkling wine in the room
Matimba Bush Lodge: a personalized laptop bag, created by the ladies from the rural village in the area (one bag per couple),
Cancellation policies
No penalty up to 44 days before the start of the tour - 44-20 days 50%, 19-0 days or no show 100%,
