Abstract
South Africa, the famous âWorld in One Country,â is ready to reveal its extraordinary diversityâboth in landscapes and culturesâthrough a tour that winds through its most renowned destinations. Upon landing in Johannesburg, the country's main commercial and financial hub, you'll meet your Italian-speaking guide at the airport. You'll then head first to the charming town of Dullstroom, and later toward the Mpumalanga region. Lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos make up the famous âBig Five,â which, with a bit of luck, may be spotted alongside many other animal species during breathtaking photo safaris aboard open-top 4x4 vehicles in the exclusive Kapama reserve. Canyons, waterfalls, panoramic views of endless beauty, and small villages will unfold before your eyes before continuing southward. In Cape Town, the contrasting colors of the two oceans that wash its shores will set off the majestic Table Mountain and the lush green of its beautiful vineyards. A vibrant and cosmopolitan city, it will help make this journey truly unforgettable.,
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. 28 participants
- minimum age: 7 years
- the journey involves changes in temperature and altitude
Itinerary
Day 1 â Dullstroom
Total distance â km 280
you will recognize the Italian-speaking guide by a sign saying BOSA. The guide will wait for you from to at the information desk of the arrival hall (Terminal A)., continue to Dullstroom, Dullstroom-Emnotweni is a small, charming town located south of the well-known Panorama Route (the road you will cross on your way back from the Kurger park). It rises at a height of 2,100 m, at the highest point of the breathtaking Great Escarpment in the Mpumalanga region., accommodation at the Walkersons Country Hotel & Spa: a luxury resort surrounded by the hills, offering an unparalleled view, fairytale-like rooms, and five-star cuisine., dinner at the hotel, accommodation,
Day 2 â Dullstroom â Makalali Private Game Reserve
Km 240
breakfast, departure to, the road crosses the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, boasting some of Africaâs most stunning views. The many pine and eucalyptus woods along the route echo with the tingling sound of crystalline streams and waterfalls. With a height of 700 m and a length of 20 km, the Canyon is one of the largest in the world. The first stop off is the viewpoint of the Three Rondavels (a group of three round mesas); after that, you will see Bourke's Luck Potholes (also known as âgiant's kettlesâ), eroded by the wear of plunge pools., continue to, The Makalali Private Reserve is a protected area of about 26,000 hectares located near the famous Kruger National Park. The reserve is famous for being home to the âBig Fiveâ (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and rhinoceros), as well as a wide variety of other species, including cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, zebras, antelopes and many bird species., Two game drives per day. You will be accompanied by a professional ranger and an expert tracker, to maximise your chances to sight the Big Five
free time to relax before the afternoon game drive, at about 3.30 pm, a small buffet tea will be served, with both savoury and sweet snacks. After that, you will go for the afternoon game drive in the reserve. There will be a sundowner break, when you will have the chance to stretch your legs while enjoying the beautiful sunset on the Darkensberg mountains. At nightfall, night animals start roaming about: you will be able to see them in the torchlight of the ranger accompanying you. Return to the lodge at about 7 pm. After freshening yourself up, it will be dinnertime., accommodation Skip the Line: Hunt Museum Ticket,
Day 3 â Makalali Private Game Reserve
Your day will start at 5-5.30 am. After a quick breakfast of tea, coffee and hard tacks, you will go out into the early morningâs light to sight both large and small local animals. There will be a break during the game drive where beverage and snacks will be served. Then, at 9 am, you will go back to the hotel to have proper breakfast. Several animals will be seen all day long around the lodge â mostly nyala antelopes and vervet monkeys, but there are good chances of sighting the Big Five, too., lunch, free time to relax before the afternoon game drive, we recommend the spa treatments (not included in the price), at about 3.30 pm, a small buffet tea will be served, with both savoury and sweet snacks. After that, you will go for the afternoon game drive in the reserve. There will be a sundowner break, when you will have the chance to stretch your legs while enjoying the beautiful sunset on the Darkensberg mountains. At nightfall, night animals start roaming about: you will be able to see them in the torchlight of the ranger accompanying you. Return to the lodge at about 7 pm. After freshening yourself up, it will be dinnertime., enjoy a traditional South African dinner around a boma (a bonfire): you will taste several typical meals prepared with local ingredients, accommodation,
Day 4 â Makalali Private Game Reserve â Cape Town
One last early wake-up for the last morning game drive, return to the lodge at 9 to have breakfast, transfer to the airport, your guide will stay with you until you have completed your check-in at the hotel, flight from Hoedspruit to Cape Town, welcome upon arrival (in Italian) and transfer to the hotel, accompanied by your guide, the transfer lasts about 30 minutes, accommodation, dinner, accommodation ***OBX Abamar Hotel,
Day 5 â Cape Town
Breakfast, all-day excursion in the surrounding area, Cape Town rises spectacularly on a craggy peninsula overlooking the ocean. Leaving the city behind, the journey carries on across its suburbs, its beaches, and the Twelve Apostles headland. Once in Hour Bay, embark for a cruise to Seal Island, where hundreds of Cape fur seals and cormorants live. After that, cross Chapmanâs Peak Drive: with its 114 bends in just 9 km, itâs one one of the most exciting coastal roads in the world. Road passability is subject to weather conditions. Finally, you will reach Cape Point â the legendary Cape of Good Hope; the southernmost tip of Africa and the dividing point between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. If you sailed southwards from the Cape, the first dry land youâd see would be Antarctica! Cable car ride up to Simons Towns, where you will enjoy a lunch of fish specialities. After lunch, visit the nearby Boulders Beach to see the rare African penguins â a threatened species. Weather permitting, visit the outstanding botanic garden of Kirstenbosch, featuring a dazzling variety of native plants â most notably Protea (sugarbushes), the plant symbol of South Africa., return to the hotel; the rest of the night is free, Dinner at leisure, accommodation ***OBX Abamar Hotel,
Day 6 â Cape Town
Breakfast, morning visit of the city, Discovered in 1652 by the Dutch, who used it as a supply base for their ships bound for the East, Cape Town is now considered one of the most multifaceted cities in the world. It is dominated by landscapes of extraordinary beauty, where sea, mountains and countryside merge into a unique whole that leaves everyone speechless.
The tour begins at Table Mountain, which offers a magnificent view of the city. However, the ascent by cable car is subject to weather conditions; moreover, between July and August, the facility is closed for annual maintenance. Alternatively, you can climb Signal Hill and then continue with an orientation tour of the city., the journey carries on to the Constantia Winelands Valley: rising at the foot of Table Mountain, the area is celebrated for its fine winemaking tradition. At the Groot Constantia winery, founded in 1685, you will enjoy a wine tasting, followed by lunch., return to the hotel, free evening and night, Dinner at leisure, accommodation ***OBX Abamar Hotel,
Day 7 â Cape Town
Breakfast, free day. Ask your guide for suggestions on visits and excursions, Dinner at leisure, accommodation,
Day 8 â Cape Town
Breakfast, Rooms have to be vacated in the morning, shuttle transfer to the 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; it is not possible to accommodate 3 adults in the same standard room.
- 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 rangersâ 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
7 days / 5 nights â from Dullstroom to Cape Town,
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Italian-speaking local courier, English-speaking rangers during the game drives, domestic fight Hoedspruit - Cape Town, standard room accommodation at the scheduled hotels, lodges and camps (or similar), meals: 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 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, airport and hotel porterage, 1 piece per person, 24/7 assistance from our local office, with Italian-speaking staff, Water - 1x bottle per person an day 1 and day 5, free shuttle at scheduled times from hotel to V&A Waterfront,
Price does not include
Administration fees and âno-riskâ 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
Rooms: Triple rooms are not available; it is not possible to accommodate 3 adults in the same standard room. In the case of 2 adults and 1 child (up to 12 years old), the stay at Walkerson and Makalali includes accommodation in 2 rooms: one double and one single., 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., the tour starts at the airport of Johannesburg. You must thus book a flight leaving by 12.00, in case of a delayed flight, a transfer must be booked in order to join your group Prices on request, flight from Hoedspruit to Cape Town is included in the fee - departure from Hoedspruit at with arrival in Cape Town at, 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., when the stay in Cape Town coincides with Christmas and New Yearâs Eve, standard lunch and dinner are included. If you want, however, you can book a gala dinner (upon payment of a supplement), on the last day: shuttle transfer to the airport (English-speaking driver only), EXTENSIONS: For clients flying to the Seychelles on Tuesdays: it is possible to depart from CPT on Monday evening, overnight in JNB, and continue the journey the following day.
Please note: the last night in Cape Town is non-refundable., The prices are subject to changes in case there are increases in transportation costs, gasoline or other aspects beyond our control. Both the schedules of the itineraries and the prices may therefore be subject to increases or variations.,
Honeymoon Special
Cancellation policies
No penalty up to 46 days before the start of the tour - 35% penalty from 45-31 days, 75% penalty from 30-15 days, 100% penalty from 14-0 days or no show.,
