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. 14 participants
triple rooms are not available
Itinerary
Day 1 — Cape Town
An Italia speaking assistant will meet you upon arrival; transfer to your hotel, orientation tour of the city, free lunch, free afternoon. You can go for an optional excursion (not included), dinner at the restaurant, accommodation Isola del Sud 2 - da Picton a Christchurch extended,
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., return to the hotel at 17.30 circa, dinner at the restaurant, accommodation Isola del Sud 2 - da Picton a Christchurch extended,
Day 3 — Cape Town
Breakfast, day at leisure (no guide), free lunch, Dinner at leisure, accommodation,
Car
Day 4 — Cape Town → Mpumalanga/Panorama Route
Breakfast, transfer to the airport, Flight to, meet & greet with the guide, Stop off at, Located 50 km from Johannesburg, at a height of 1,335 m, Pretoria (also known as Tshwane) is the administrative capital of South Africa. Taking pride in its solid Boer origins, the city has got a turbulent history behind it. It is characterized by its many elegant government palaces; vast gardens; and large avenues lined with jaracandas – a tropical tree growing mauve-coloured flowers. It is not just diplomats and Afrikaners that live here. Pretoria is home to a vast middle-class of Pedi and Tswana people, working for the civil service or studying at the many local universities., lunch en route, we arrive in the afternoon at the hotel, dinner at the hotel, accommodation Hertz Q4 4WD/AWD Midsize SUV IFAR,
Car
Day 5 — Mpumalanga/Panorama Route → Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Breakfast, departure to la visita della Panorama Route, 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., I arrive at the lodge for lunch., free time to relax before the afternoon game drive, return to the lodge, 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,
Car
Day 7 — Karongwe Private Game Reserve → Johannesburg
Time for a last safari at the break of dawn, return to the lodge, breakfast, departure to, stop for lunch during transfer, late afternoon arrival, Dinner at leisure, accommodation,
Day 8 — Johannesburg
Breakfast, Rooms have to be vacated in the morning, shuttle transfer to the airport, end of services,
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
8 days / 5 nights – from Cape Town to Johannesburg,
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 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., 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., the tour starts at the airport of Cape Town . You must thus book a flight leaving by 12, in case of a delayed flight, a transfer must be booked in order to join your group Prices on request, flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg (not included): it is necessary to book the flight departing from Cape Town at 6.05 o 6.30 with arrival at Johannesburg at 8.10 o 08.30., on the last day: shuttle transfer to the airport (English-speaking driver only),
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.,
