Essence of South Africa (Bus Tour)

Highlights

Dining Summary

• 5 Dinner (D)
• 9 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
• 3 Lunch (L)

Be My Guest

• Hermanus: Join a local Hermanus business owner for a traditional braai (barbecue) and some of his homemade wine against a clifftop backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean.

Dive into Culture

• Johannesburg: Learn about South Africa's turbulent past on an interactive Johannesburg and Soweto Freedom tour.

Iconic Experience

• Cape Town: Spend the day discovering the wonderful views of Table Mountain.
• Cape Town: Take in the landmarks of Cape Town during a city tour with your Travel Director. See the Company Gardens, Bo-Kaap and the Castle of Good Hope.
• Cape Peninsula: Discover the incredible views of the Twelve Apostles.
• Cape Town: Spend the day surrounded by penguins on Boulders Beach.
• Franschhoek: Take in the spectacular wine valleys of Franschhoek.
• Hoedspruit: Have your camera ready to capture the beautiful scenery and fascinating wildlife on your Reserve Tour with a Shangaan tracker-guide.
• Karongwe Portfolio: Spend the day marvelling at Africa's iconic wildlife on your Karongwe Private Reserve Visit.
• Johannesburg: Spend the day seeing the iconic sight of Mandela's house on your Johannesburg City Tour.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

• Hoedspruit: Meet the Shangaan people and learn about their way of life through music, dance and daily traditions. Watch a performance celebrating the heritage of the San, Shona, Venda, Tswana, Zulu and Shangaan communities. Try your hand at grinding maize or building huts, and learn how architecture, agriculture and family customs shape daily life, before sharing a traditional meal with the community. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Must-see Highlights

• Explore Cape Town and Johannesburg
• Visit Table Mountain, Bo-Kaap, Cape of Good Hope, Franschhoek, Hermanus, the Karongwe Private Game Reserve, Hector Pieterson Museum in Soweto and the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg
• View Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and Soweto's Mandela House

Trafalgar Difference

• Hoedspruit: Your stay in Karongwe Private Game Reserve contributes to the area's environmental sustainability and community development.

Included in Price

Whats Included

• All transport and transfers shown
• An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
• Cherry-picked hotels and safari lodges, all tried and trusted
• All porterage and restaurant gratuities
• All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
• Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
• Air-conditioned coach or Quantum bus
• Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
• Optional Experiences and free time
• On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

Memberships and Financial Protection