Summer Grand tour of South Africa with Kenyan Getaway
Holiday Destination, Holiday Type, Escorted Group Holidays, Holiday Themes, Adventure, International, Kenya, Africa and Middle East, Off beat, Popular
Visit:
Cape Town, Oudtshoorn, Garden Route, Hermanus, Sun City, Aberdare, Lake Elementaita, Masai Mara
Includes:
Accommodation
- 03 nights’ accommodation at Hotel Cresta Grande or similar in Cape Town
- 03 nights’ accommodation at Diaz Hotel or similar in Mosselbay
- 02 nights’ accommodation at Hotel Suncity Hotel or similar in Sun City
- 01 night accommodation at Hotel Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre or similar at Johannesburg
- 01 night accommodation at Four Points Sheraton Airport / Sarova Stanley Hotel or similar in Nairobi
- 01 night accommodation at Aberdare Country Club or similar in Aberdare National Park
- 01 night accommodation at Sentrim Elementaita Lodge or similar in Lake Elementaita
- 02 nights accommodation Mara Keekorok Lodge/Mara Sopa or similar at Masai Mara
MEALS
- Daily American buffet/boxed breakfasts at the hotel (Except on Day of Arrival)
- 01 Local Lunch 11 Indian Jain/vegetarian/ non vegetarian lunches
- 13 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non vegetarian dinners
- 01 dinner at Gold restaurant with entertainment & drumming session
- Accommodations at the hotels specified above or similar.
- Meals, transfers, entrances, sightseeing and surface transport as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Services of English speaking driver / guide Bottled mineral water during safaris.
- Transport in seven seater NON AC safari 4x4 land cruiser with a pop up roof for easy game viewing.
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Available Dates are Tentative, please wait for the final confirmation from SOTC Team before issuing the flight tickets. For Payment Details as well, SOTC Team will get in touch with you.
ITINERARY
DAY 01
Arrive into Cape Town. Welcome to South Africa.
On arrival at Cape Town. On arrival check into your hotel on your own any time after 1500 hrs.
Overnight in Cape Town. (D)
DAY 02
Visit Cape of Good Hope - Cruise to Hout Bay (weather permitting) - Funicular Ride at Cape Point. View the African penguins at Boulder’s beach - Drive pass the Simon’s Town.
Proceed to full day tour of Cape Peninsula. Enjoy Hout Bay Cruise to see Cape Fur seals. Drive pass the Chapman’s Peak. Drivepass Simon’s Town. Visit Penguins colony at Boulders beach. Take Funicular ride to the light house at Cape Point. Photostop at Cape of Good Hope.
Overnight in Cape Town. (B,L,D)
DAY 03
City tour of Cape Town - Cable Car ride to Table Mountain - Experience Helicopter ride
Proceed to the top of Table Mountain via a 360 Degree Cable Car (weather permitting). Visit Victoria and the Alfred waterfront, enroute drive past Green Market square, District Six, Company Gardens, and Houses of the Parliament, the City Hall, the Castle and Slave Lodge.
Overnight in Cape Town (B,L,D)
DAY 04
On to Garden Route. Orientation Tour of Hermanus
Check-out and start your journey to Garden Route via Hermanus. On arrival in Hermanus enjoy a walking tour around the Scenic Town. Proceed for Wine tasting. Later proceed towards George.
Overnight at George (B,LL,D)
DAY 05
Today visit Oudtshoorn – ‘The Feather Capital of the World’. Visit the Cango Caves, Ostrich Farm.
Proceed to Oudtshoorn. Visit Cango caves. Proceed to the Ostrich Farm. Visit Ostrich farm. Visit the Cango Wildlife Ranch.
Overnight at Garden Route. (B,L,D)
DAY 06
Drive to the Bloukrans Bridge. Optional - Experience a walk on the world highest Bungy Jump point & Bungy Jump
Drive on the scenic route to Bloukrans Bridge. Chance to experience bungy jump from the highest commercial bungy jump point in the world.
Overnight at Garden Route. (B,L,D)
DAY 07
Fly to Johannesburg. Transfer to Suncity. Day free to explore Sun City on your own
Transfer to George airport for your flight to Johannesburg. (Flight cost not included) Arrive & transfer to Suncity. Visit Valley of Waves. Day at leisure to explore Sun City.
Overnight in Sun City. (B,L,D)
DAY 08
Safari Game Drive at Pilanesberg
Experience game drive at Pilanesberg National Park.
Overnight in Sun City. (B,L,D)
DAY 09
Onto Johannesburg. Orientation tour of Johannesburg
Drive to Johannesburg. Drive past Johannesburg city.
Overnight in Johannesburg. (B,L,D)
DAY 10
Fly to Nairobi. Welcome to Kenya
Proceed to Johannesburg airport. Fly to Nairobi. (flight cost not included) On arrival at Nairobi you will be greeted by local representative outside the baggage hall and embark to the hotel (Standard Check-in time is 1400hrs).
Overnight at a hotel in Nairobi. (B, D)
DAY 11
Aberdare National Park
Depart for Aberdare National Park. Arrive at Aberdare National Park & enjoy time at leisure prior to dinner.
Overnight at a Lodge in Aberdare National Park. (B,L,D)
DAY 12
Lake Elementaita
Proceed to Lake Elementatita. Rest of the day at leisure or spend on activities around the lake.
Overnight at a Lodge near Lake Elementaita (B,L,D)
DAY 13
Masai Mara Game Reserve
Proceed to Masai Mara Game Reserve . Enjoy Afternoon Game Drive
Overnight at lodge / camp in Masai Mara (B,L,D)
DAY 14
Full day of game-viewing at Masai Mara
Early morning Game Drive (before sunrise) Afternoon Game Drive
Overnight at lodge / camp in Masai Mara (B,L,D)
DAY 15
Time to say good–bye to the animals. Return home with wonderful memories!
Proceed to the airport for your flight back home. (One group transfer) Arrive home with pleasant memories of your Kenya tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime. (B)
HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit Table Mountain (weather permitting)
- Guided city tour of Cape Town
- Visit the famous Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
- Cape Peninsula Day Tour
- Funicular Ride at the Cape Point
- A cruise at Hout Bay – witness Cape Fur Seals in their natural habitat
- View the African penguins at Boulders beach
- Drive past Simon’s Town Experience Helicopter ride at Cape Town
- Wine tasting
- Visit Ostrich farm
- Visit Cango Caves
- Visit Cango wildlife ranch
- Optional Bloukrans Bridge walk
- Optional Bungee Jump
- Orientation Tour
- Game Drive at Pilanesberg
- Visit Valley of the Waves
- Game viewing from the comfort of the lodge
- Upgrade your stay to the ARK Lodge
- Optional visit to Lake Naivasha with Lake Naivasha Boat Ride
- Enthralling game viewing drives
- Visit to the Masai Mara National Reserve
- Chance to see the ‘Big 5’ (Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffalos and Rhinos)
INCLUSIONS
- 03 nights’ accommodation at Hotel Cresta Grande or similar in Cape Town
- 03 nights’ accommodation at Diaz Hotel or similar in Mosselbay
- 02 nights’ accommodation at Hotel Suncity Hotel or similar in Sun City
- 01 night accommodation at Hotel Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre or similar at Johannesburg
- 01 night accommodation at Four Points Sheraton Airport / Sarova Stanley Hotel or similar in Nairobi
- 01 night accommodation at Aberdare Country Club or similar in Aberdare National Park
- 01 night accommodation at Sentrim Elementaita Lodge or similar in Lake Elementaita
- 02 nights accommodation Mara Keekorok Lodge/Mara Sopa or similar at Masai Mara
- Daily American buffet/boxed breakfasts at the hotel (Except on Day of Arrival)
- 01 Local Lunch 11 Indian Jain/vegetarian/ non vegetarian lunches
- 13 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non vegetarian dinners
- 01 dinner at Gold restaurant with entertainment & drumming session
- Accommodations at the hotels specified above or similar.
- Meals, transfers, entrances, sightseeing and surface transport as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Services of English speaking driver / guide Bottled mineral water during safaris.
- Transport in seven seater NON AC safari 4x4 land cruiser with a pop up roof for easy game viewing.
EXCLUSIONS
- Passport, Visa charges, Airport & Port taxes.
- Cost of your Air tickets required to participate in this tour.
- Tipping is expected from anyone providing your service e.g. Coach Driver, Local Guides etc. It is mandatory to tip a nominal amount of USD 5 per person/per day to be paid to the Tour Manager on Day 01 of the tour.
- Porterage, tips, Insurance, laundry, telephone charges, airport transfers, transfers all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the group menus.
- Cost of the Cost of Suggested Excursions. (Suggested Excursions will be operated subject to minimum 20 passengers).
- Any increase in the rate of exchange leading to an increase in all land arrangement which may come in to effect prior to departure.
- Arrival or Departure PCR – COVID test if required by the airline or Government bodies.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in ‘What your Tour Price includes’ box.
EXCURSIONS
HOTELS
- 03 nights’ accommodation at Hotel Cresta Grande or similar in Cape Town
- 03 nights’ accommodation at Diaz Hotel or similar in Mosselbay
- 02 nights’ accommodation at Hotel Suncity Hotel or similar in Sun City
- 01 night accommodation at Hotel Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre or similar at Johannesburg
- 01 night accommodation at Four Points Sheraton Airport / Sarova Stanley Hotel or similar in Nairobi
- 01 night accommodation at Aberdare Country Club or similar in Aberdare National Park
- 01 night accommodation at Sentrim Elementaita Lodge or similar in Lake Elementaita
- 02 nights accommodation Mara Keekorok Lodge/Mara Sopa or similar at Masai Mara
IMP NOTES
*As a 3rd in a double, no bed or cot will be provided to the child. Person below 12 years will be considered as a Child.
Important Note:
1. While traveling to Kenya, it is mandatory to get your vaccination against Yellow Fever and Polio. It’s mandatory to carry the certificates of the vaccination along with you on your tour.
2. Game viewing is a matter of luck and chance. We do not commit to any specific animal viewing.
3. The tour would be operational on FIT basis without a Tour Manager based on minimum 4 passengers travelling on a particular date.
4. All travels in Kenya & Tanzania are on 4 x 4 Non - Air Conditioning Safari Vehicles.
Visa Requirements
You must be in possession of a valid Single entry visa for South Africa and Kenya. The cost of this visas is not included in your package tour price. It would be best to check with your travel agent and the consulates nearest to you for advice and information. Please ensure that your travel documents are ready in time for departure.
Ticketing Requirements:
For this tour you would require confirmed air tickets to arrive into Cape Town and depart from Nairobi. Internal sector flights George to Johannesburg & Johannesburg - Nairobi the cost of these flights is not included in the tour price. It would be advisable to check with your SOTC sales officer or local travel agent for ticketing.