Italian-speaking local courier / guide. Departures are guaranteed (min 2 participants). Subject to availability
starting from 45 days before departure, availability is on request
max. 10 participants
Itinerary
Day 1 — Cape Town
Welcome upon arrival (in Italian) and shuttle transfer to the hotel, The Pepperclub Hotel & Spa is located in the heart of bustling Cape Town, at the foot of the famous Table Mountain and Lions Head. Not only does the hotel offer the ideal location, but also five-star comfort and personalised service. Hotel amenities include, among others, 210 generously appointed suites, the intimate Odeon cinema, a fully equipped gym, a swimming pool with panoramic views, the luxurious Cayenne Spa, the Paparazzi Bar & Lounge and Sinatra's restaurant. The hotel also offers complimentary scheduled shuttles to the V&A Waterfront and Camps Bay., 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., return to the hotel, accommodation ***OBX Abamar Hotel,
Day 2 — Cape Town
Breakfast, departure to, 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 Chapman’s Peak Drive: with its 114 bends in just 9 km, it’s one one of the most exciting coastal roads in the world. Road passability is subject to weather conditions. Finally, you will reach Cape Point – 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 you’d 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 – a threatened species. Weather permitting, visit the outstanding botanic garden of Kirstenbosch, featuring a dazzling variety of native plants – 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 3 — 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 4 — Cape Town
Breakfast, free day. Ask your guide for suggestions on visits and excursions, dinner at the hotel, accommodation,
Day 5 — 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 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
4 days / 3 nights – from Cape Town to Cape Town,
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Italian-speaking local courier, standard room accommodation at the scheduled hotels, lodges and camps (or similar), meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 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 “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
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., 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 Year’s 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), 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.,
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.,
