Characteristics
- Collective tour
- Italian: accompagnatore/guida locale in italiano durante il tour in pullman
English: local companion/guide in Italian during the bus tour
- guaranteed departures min 2 / max 8 participants until seats are sold out. Less than 30 days before departure availability on request
- minimum age: 6 years
- The itinerary includes climate and altitude changes.,
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Johannesburg
Welcome in Italian upon arrival; direct transfer to the hotel (driver only), free time, In the late afternoon, depart with an Italian-speaking translator and an English-speaking guide for a Soweto & Johannesburg Jazz evening with dinner and 2 local drinks each or 1 bottle of wine per couple., accommodation Oaks Horizon Adelaide,
Giorno 2 — Johannesburg → Phalaborwa
Breakfast, Depart with an English-speaking guide for a private transfer to Matimba Bush Lodge., 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., dinner, accommodation Hótel Ísafjörður,
Giorno 3 — 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., I will return to the hotel in the late afternoon., dinner in the lodge, accommodation,
Giorno 4 — Phalaborwa
Full board at the lodge, morning available, 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., accommodation,
Giorno 5 — Phalaborwa
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., I am available for the rest of the afternoon., Dinner, accommodation,
Giorno 6 — Phalaborwa → Cape Town
Early morning breakfast, Airport transfer with English-speaking driver, Flight to Cape Town, welcome upon arrival and transfer to the hotel, At 8:00 PM, a 3-course dinner at the renowned restaurant in the hotel: The Famous Butcher's Grill (drinks not included)., accommodation,
Giorno 7 — Cape Town
Breakfast, departure for, 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 lodge around, dinner free, accommodation,
Giorno 8 — Cape Town
Breakfast, in the morning, visit the city, Departure 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, afternoon available, 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,
Giorno 9 — Cape Town
Breakfast, airport transfer, end of the tour,
Notes
- LUGGAGE: includes handling of one medium-sized luggage (max 23 kg) per person. Due to limited space in vehicles, we cannot guarantee extra luggage.
- ROOMS: triple rooms are not available. A standard room cannot fit three adults., TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour.
- 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 not allowed on buses and in hotels.
- HOTEL, CHECK-OUT: The room must be vacated in the morning, by the time indicated by the hotel; the surcharge for late check-out is equal to an extra night.
- HOTEL FINAL LIST: indicated in the travel documents
- HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or hotels with others of similar or higher category, means of transportation, etc., if required by unforeseen circumstances and necessary for the safety and normal continuation of the trip. Furthermore, when it is not possible to accommodate all participants in the same hotel, the group will be divided among different hotels of equal category.
- TIPS: not included, but practically mandatory, unless there are serious shortcomings. It is recommended: €7 per day per person for the guide and ranger, €4-5 per day per person for the driver, tracker, and hotel staff, depending on satisfaction with the service received. Usually, the guide hands out three envelopes, one for themselves, one for the Park rangers, and one for the driver, to be personally given to them at the end of the tour.
- MEALS: not included unless specified.
- SAFARI: They take place on open off-road vehicles (such as Land Rover or Land Cruiser) capable of accommodating 6 to 9 passengers. Safaris are led by English-speaking rangers, sometimes assisted by experienced trackers who can identify animal tracks. The vehicles move along the tracks that cross private reserves, but also off-road to allow for better wildlife spotting.
- PUNCTUALITY: we recommend respecting the scheduled times. No refunds are provided for services missed due to customer delays.
- REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay.
- TRANSFER / VEHICLES: Transfers, excursions, and scheduled visits are done with air-conditioned vehicles, which vary depending on the number of participants. Approximately: 2-3 pax > medium-sized car; 4-7 pax > 7-seater vehicle; 8-13 pax > 15-seater minibus; 14+ pax > 19, 25, and 44-seater luxury coaches; during the open-air off-road safari, vehicles with 6-9 seats are used.
Starts from
8 days / 4 nights - from Johannesburg to Cape Town,
Meals
Legend: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners, Entrance to parks and reserves, visits, excursions and photo safaris as per the program and Green seat., Private transportation with air conditioning in a luxury coach, minivan, or car depending on the number of participants., 24/7 assistance from our local offices with Italian-speaking staff, local guide in Italian during the visits,
Price does not include
Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, entry visa for non-EU (European Union) citizens, tip, flights and airport taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
Upon arrival in South Africa, a visa valid for 90 days is issued; the Italian passport must have at least two blank pages and a remaining validity of at least 30 days from the date of departure from South Africa., cat. prima: Kangaroo Island Lodge or similar, with continental breakfast., flight from Hoedspruit to Cape Town (not included): it is necessary to book the flight departing from Hoedspruit at 13.40 with arrival at Cape Town at 16.25., Table Mountain: the ascent is subject to weather conditions and the annual closure for cableway maintenance from July 27th to August 9th, 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%,
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