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Ultimate South Africa

From £3,999
Duration 17 Days
Departures from: Feb 2026 - Nov 2027
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From £3,999
Duration 17 Days
Departures from: Feb 2026 - Nov 2027

Tour Overview

Discover the very best of South Africa on this all-encompassing tour. Beginning in Cape Town, take the cable car up Table Mountain and enjoy a tour of the Cape Peninsula which includes a visit to Cape Point and Boulders Beach. Next you'll head to Stellenbosch in the Western Cape winelands, before continuing to Knysna, a town at the heart of the famous Garden Route. From Gqeberha we'll go on to discover the KwaZulu-Natal battlefields on a tour. Kruger National Park is our next destination, where we'll head out in search of the Big Five, before a drive along the scenic Panorama Route completes this incredible adventure.
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Your Tour Includes

  • Return flights from London
  • 14 nights in 3 and 4-star hotels and lodges plus 2 nights in flight
  • 24 meals: 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 8 dinners and welcome drink
  • Travelsphere Holiday Director
  • Overseas transfers, internal flights, other transportation and porterage

Included Tour Highlights

  • Cape Town tour and Table Mountain
  • Cape Peninsula, Cape Point, Boulders Beach and Botanical Gardens
  • Winelands tour and tasting
  • The Drostdy Museum in Swellendam
  • The Cango Caves and an Safari Ostrich Farm
  • Drive along the Garden Route
  • Knysna Lagoon with Featherbed excursion
  • Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park
  • Gqeberha's Highlights
  • The Zulu battlefields
  • Game drive in Kruger National Park
  • God's Window, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels, Graskop Gorge Lift and forest walk of the Panorama Route
  • A 'braai' Boma dinner under the African stars

Tour Itinerary

Cape Town, Town Hall

Day 1 UK - Cape Town

Today you will fly to Cape Town.

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Cable Car station, Table Mountain

Day 2 Cape Town

On arrival in Cape Town, we'll transfer you to your hotel, and en route to your hotel, you'll see many of the city's highlights like Table Mountain - on some days the top of the mountain is shrouded by clouds, a natural phenomenon known as the tablecloth - a beautiful sight. If the weather permits we'll even make the trip up Table Mountain by cable car.

Meals included: D
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Penguins on Boulders Beach

Day 3 Cape Peninsula

There’s a great day ahead as we set off to explore the Cape Peninsula to take in some absolutely breath-taking views including the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and a drive along one of the most spectacular coastal drives in the world, Chapman’s Peak (weather permitting), we’ll explore Cape Point, stop at Boulders Beach, famous for its penguin colony, and travel into Simon’s Town before completing our travels with a visit to the wonderful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Meals included: B
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Cape Malay Quarter

Day 4 Cape Town - at Leisure

The choice is yours today, you can explore independently, or perhaps come on an optional excursion to Langa, Cape Town’s oldest township. En route, you’ll visit Bo-Kaap Malay Quarter and drive through District Six. Meals included: B
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Wine tasting in Stellenbosch

Day 5 Cape Town - Western Cape Winelands

Today we're going to discover the winelands of the Western Cape. Beginning with a tour of the charming, historic town of Stellenbosch. We'll wander along Dorp Street admiring fine examples of Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian architecture, and take in fantastic views of the mountains and surrounding countryside. A scenic drive then takes us through lush farmland and vineyards to the town of Franschhoek. Wandering down its main road, admiring the view of the Huguenot Monument here before heading off to enjoy a tasting at a wine estate in this region. Finally, we'll visit the Spice Route Destination in Paarl, where you will discover an array of artisans selling everything from chocolate and wine to cured meats and homeware. Another chance to savour a selection of wines paired with cured meats before indulging in a chocolate-tasting. Meals included: B
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Swellendam

Day 6 Stellenbosch - Oudtshoorn

Your next base is Oudtshoorn, and during our drive here we'll stop at Swellendam, one of the oldest towns in South Africa. A tour will introduce its stunning architecture and you'll also have time to visit its fascinating museum. Back on the road, take in lovely views of ravines, gorges, cliffs and lush vegetation as we journey through the Huisrivier pass, set between two valleys.

Meals included: B
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Cango Caves

Day 7 Oudtshoorn - Knysna

Oudtshoorn is the 'ostrich capital of the world', and home to the world's largest population of these unique flightless birds. Before we make our way to Knysna, our base for two nights, we'll visit the Safari Ostrich Farm to see some of these fascinating creatures up close. You're also going to see the Cango Caves today. Located in a limestone ridge alongside the stunning Swartberg Mountains, this magnificent system of underground caverns is more than 20 million years old. Meals included: B
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Lagoon, Knysna

Day 8 Knysna

The quaint town of Knysna lies at the heart of the Garden Route and is surrounded by ancient forests. It's a delightful place with plenty of craft shops, boutiques and cafés. After a leisurely start today, we will visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve with a cruise across Knysna Lagoon, a walk through the forest past the ancient sea caves, and a buffet lunch. Meals included: B,L
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Plettenberg Bay

Day 9 Knysna - Gqeberha

Your journey to Port Elizabeth, or Gqeberha as it is now known, via Plettenberg Bay includes a stop at Birds of Eden. A unique two hectare dome, the world’s largest, over a gorge of indigenous forest and currently home to over 3,500 birds from over 220 species. Next is Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park. Here a 2km walk takes you over the 77-metre-long suspension bridge which hovers above the tumultuous water flowing into the Indian Ocean. Later, we will take in some highlights of Gqeberha en-route to our hotel for this evening. Meals included: B,D
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Port Elizabeth

Day 10 Gqeberha - Battlefields

On arrival in Johannesburg you'll discover a very different territory to that previously experienced, as we head into the heart of the Zulu kingdom, the KwaZulu-Natal battlefields. The area is our base for two nights.

Meals included: B,D
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Isandlwana Battlefields

Day 11 Battlefields

On today's guided tour you'll retrace history as you stand at the very spot where the 1879 Battle of Isandlwana and subsequent conflict at Rorke's Drift took place. A Local Guide will bring to life the events of the day when 20,000 Zulu warriors, armed with traditional weapons, confronted the firepower of the British army. Meals included: B,L,D
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Elephants, Kruger National Park

Day 12 Greater Kruger

Today’s journey is long but packed full of rewards as you travel through a variety of views and landscapes - such as Barberton, the area containing some of the rarest rocks on the planet, some only occurring in two places in the world. Your final stop is in the Mpumalanga Lowveld region of South Africa, approx. 40 mins from the Kruger National Park, South Africa's largest game reserve. Meals included: B,D
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Lioness and Cubs, Kruger National Park

Day 13 Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park is home to the Big Five - lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino. Today we'll take in the sights on a full-day game drive. You'll travel in an open safari vehicle with an expert guide who will talk to other drivers and track down the best wildlife sightings - it's a wonderful way to experience the African wilderness. We will return later this afternoon and the rest of the day is yours to do as you please. Meals included: B,D
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Chimpanzee

Day 14 Greater Kruger - at Leisure

You could relax and enjoy the facilities at the lodge, or head out on an optional game drive and continue your search for wildlife. Meals included: B,D
Next day
Bourkes Luck Potholes

Day 15 Greater Kruger - Panorama Route

Travelsphere is proud to work in partnership with the Planeterra Foundation to support local projects and social enterprises by helping them earn an income from tourism. The Good Work Foundation (GWF), a non-profit organization that trains local youth in technology, conservation as well as Tourism and Hospitality. Today’s visit we include an opportunity to hear all about this project over a coffee from their express coffee bar. A perfect way to start our day before exploring the breath taking Panorama Route, which winds its way through some of South Africa's most beautiful scenery. The rainforest at God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and the Three Rondavels, are some of the highlights. We're also going to take an unforgettable journey on the Graskop Gorge Lift, which travels 51 metres down the face of the gorge and into the forest below. Here, a trail of wooden walkways and suspension bridges carves its way through the forest and interactive exhibits tell us more about the flora and fauna. Tonight, if the weather is on our side, get to know one of South African's oldest traditions for dinner - the Boma. An amazing outdoor dinner around a fire place for ambiance and warmth to enjoy those famous African barbecue meals. Meals included: B,D
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Johannesburg

Day 16 Johannesburg - UK

Today we will transfer you to the airport for your flight to the UK. Meals included: B
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Buffalo, Kruger National Park

Day 17 UK

You'll arrive in the UK today.

  1. Favourite Moment

    As the sun begins to rise over Kruger National Park, head out in search of the illustrious ‘Big Five’. Keep your eyes peeled and take in the amazing sights as you travel in an open safari vehicle on this once in a lifetime adventure. Which majestic animal will you spot first?

Accommodation (as specified or similar)

Garden Court Victoria Junction Hotel

The Garden Court Victoria Junction hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the bustling district of Green Point, home to some of Cape Town's most exciting shopping & dining venues. At the foot of iconic Signal Hill, the hotel is within walking distance of the V&A Waterfront and Two Oceans Aquarium and within easy reach of the city’s top tourist attractions. The hotel has well-appointed rooms with air-conditioning, free uncapped WiFi & DStv. After a day of exploring Cape Town’s local attractions, guests can enjoy city views, relax at the outdoor swimming pool or keep fit in the fitness centre. The hotel’s Connexxion restaurant offers a healthy buffet breakfast and à la carte lunch and dinner options.

The Garden Court Victoria Junction hotel is ideally situated in the heart of the bustling district of Green Point, home to some of Cape Town's most exciting shopping & dining venues. At the foot of iconic Signal Hill, the hotel is within walking distance of the V&A Waterfront and Two Oceans Aquarium and within easy reach of the city’s top tourist attractions. The hotel has well-appointed rooms with air-conditioning, free uncapped WiFi & DStv. After a day of exploring Cape Town’s local attractions, guests can enjoy city views, relax at the outdoor swimming pool or keep fit in the fitness centre. The hotel’s Connexxion restaurant offers a healthy buffet breakfast and à la carte lunch and dinner options.
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Protea Hotel Dorpshuis & Spa Stellenbosch

Set in the heart of the Cape Winelands, this accommodation is a beautifully restored Victorian manor. Guests can relax by the heated outdoor pool, rejuvenate at the full-service Dorpshuis Spa, or enjoy authentic South African cuisine and fine wines at the Oak Leaf Restaurant. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk service, and tranquil garden patios ideal for unwinding. Each room is individually decorated, featuring air-conditioning, satellite TV, a mini-fridge, coffee and tea facilities, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Set in the heart of the Cape Winelands, this accommodation is a beautifully restored Victorian manor. Guests can relax by the heated outdoor pool, rejuvenate at the full-service Dorpshuis Spa, or enjoy authentic South African cuisine and fine wines at the Oak Leaf Restaurant. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk service, and tranquil garden patios ideal for unwinding. Each room is individually decorated, featuring air-conditioning, satellite TV, a mini-fridge, coffee and tea facilities, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.
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Protea Hotel by Marriott Oudtshoorn Riempie Estate

Standard rooms come with free WiFi, satellite TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. All have en suite bathrooms. Amenities include a restaurant and cocktail bar, a garden with an outdoor pool.

Standard rooms come with free WiFi, satellite TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. All have en suite bathrooms. Amenities include a restaurant and cocktail bar, a garden with an outdoor pool.
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Protea Hotels by Marriott Knysna Quays

The 4-star Protea Hotel Knysna Quays is set on the Knysna Quays waterfront, within easy reach of the city's main attractions. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, lounge and outdoor pool (typically open May-Sept). Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, TV, hairdryer, telephone, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities and WI-FI.

The 4-star Protea Hotel Knysna Quays is set on the Knysna Quays waterfront, within easy reach of the city's main attractions. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, lounge and outdoor pool (typically open May-Sept). Bedrooms have private facilities, air-conditioning, TV, hairdryer, telephone, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities and WI-FI.
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Garden Court Kings Beach

The Garden Court Kings Beach hotel is situated on the Port Elizabeth beachfront and presents an affordable and welcoming destination to visitors to one of South Africa’s largest historic coastal cities. The white sands of Kings Beach, sweeping views of Algoa Bay, and the famed Hobie Beach, are just some of the reasons guests return again and again to our Port Elizabeth hotel. Garden Court Kings Beach offers a choice of 280 tastefully appointed en-suite rooms, and great amenities including a fitness centre, conferencing facilities and the popular Mike’s Kitchen.

The Garden Court Kings Beach hotel is situated on the Port Elizabeth beachfront and presents an affordable and welcoming destination to visitors to one of South Africa’s largest historic coastal cities. The white sands of Kings Beach, sweeping views of Algoa Bay, and the famed Hobie Beach, are just some of the reasons guests return again and again to our Port Elizabeth hotel. Garden Court Kings Beach offers a choice of 280 tastefully appointed en-suite rooms, and great amenities including a fitness centre, conferencing facilities and the popular Mike’s Kitchen.
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Battlefields Country Lodge

The 3-star Battlefields Country Lodge is situated in the heart of the well known historic Battlefields in KwaZulu Natal near Dundee. Hotel facilities include a restaurant and a bar. Bedrooms have private facilities and air-conditioning.

The 3-star Battlefields Country Lodge is situated in the heart of the well known historic Battlefields in KwaZulu Natal near Dundee. Hotel facilities include a restaurant and a bar. Bedrooms have private facilities and air-conditioning.
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Ndhula & Muluwa Lodges

Ideally situated in the Mpumalanga Lowveld region of South Africa, the Ndhula & Muluwa Lodges offer incredible views over the mountains, the bushveld and the surrounding valleys. This stunning view, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, as well as a wonderful array of “plains” game species that graze close by give this place a “Serengeti” type ambience.

Ideally situated in the Mpumalanga Lowveld region of South Africa, the Ndhula & Muluwa Lodges offer incredible views over the mountains, the bushveld and the surrounding valleys. This stunning view, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, as well as a wonderful array of “plains” game species that graze close by give this place a “Serengeti” type ambience.

Optional Excursions

Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional experiences to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour

Kruger National Park Full day game drive

Kruger National Park Full day game drive

Spend a day with a qualified guide in the African bush learning about the diverse African wilderness and in search of the wildlife including the “Big Five”. Experience a breath-taking experience in the wonderful Kruger National Park. Your game drive starts early in the morning as you make your way to one of the camps in Kruger while enjoying the diversity of wildlife the Kruger has on offer. You travel in open safari vehicles. Your guides are fully qualified and their knowledge will enhance the experience! Lunchtime gives you the chance to stretch your legs and enjoy the splendour of this magnificent place! After lunch (at own expense), make your way back to the hotel whilst still enjoying all that Kruger has to offer. Breakfast boxes will be provided for you to eat enroute. Price includes transfers from/to the Kruger and park conservation fees. Full day – Minimal walking – An opportunity not to be missed!

Please note: this excursion cannot be combined with the Jane Goodall Institute Chimp Eden
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Cape Town Township Tour

Cape Town Township Tour

Join us for a unique experience traveling through the three South Africa’s – The birth, where it all started, Apartheid South Africa, what happened then – the New South Africa, what is different since Nelson Mandela was released from prison. The tour affords the opportunity to interact, mingle and exchange cultural values with the local community. You will be welcomed in the traditional African manner in the townships of Langa (the oldest formal township) & Khayalitsha (the largest informal settlement). The tour includes visits to the Malay Quarter [also known as the Bo-Kaap] which means "Above Cape" because of its location up against the slopes of Table Mountain, the Philani Empowerment centre in Khayalitsha, where locals are taught basic life skills (weaving / arts & crafts etc), a walking tour in “shanty town Khayalitsha” with a local guide, with a visit to his shack to experience local living conditions, followed by a drive through the middle-class Khayalitsha, to share some of the achievements, such as new housing developments, shopping malls, hospitals, swimming pool & magistrate’s court, under the leadership of Nelson Mandela.

Half day – Moderate Walking – Cultural Must Do
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Personalise your trip

Choose to extend your stay with an organised add-on. 

Ultimate South Africa with Victoria Falls add-on

Ultimate South Africa with Victoria Falls add-on

Discover the very best of South Africa on this all-encompassing tour. Beginning in Cape Town, take the cable car up Table Mountain and enjoy a tour of the Cape Peninsula which includes a visit to Cape Point and Boulders Beach. Next you'll head to Stellenbosch in the Western Cape winelands, before continuing to Knysna, a town at the heart of the famous Garden Route. From Gqeberha we'll go on to discover the KwaZulu-Natal battlefields on a tour. Kruger National Park is our next destination, where we'll head out in search of the Big Five, before a drive along the scenic Panorama Route. Complete this incredible adventure with a visit to awesome Victoria Falls where you'll enjoy a fabulous Boma Dinner & Drum show, a guided tour of the Victoria Falls and a sunset cruise along the Zambezi River.

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  1. Travelsphere Cares projects

    The Good Work Foundation blends tech and vocational training to equip youth for modern jobs and conservation work. Youth are gaining skills in entrepreneurship and tourism to break the cycle of poverty around Kruger National Park by generating sources of income.

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Further Information

Deposit information

When you book a holiday, you will be asked to pay a deposit, this will be made clear at the time of booking. In most cases we will charge the following deposit amount;

  • European Holidays - £200 per person
  • Worldwide Holidays - £400 per person
  • Ocean & River Cruises - £400 per person

On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.

If you choose a tour that is within 84 days of departure you will need to pay the full balance when you book.

Our cancellation policy

If you decide to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us (or your travel agent) in writing, as soon as possible. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below.

  • More than 75 days before departure - Loss of deposit only
  • 43 - 74 days - 50% of tour price
  • 29 - 42 days - 75% of tour price
  • 15 - 28 days - 90% of tour price
  • Day of Departure - 14 days - 100% of tour price

Our full cancellation policy can be found in our booking terms and conditions, section 8.

How do I find out Entry and Health Requirements for my holiday?

We have partnered with Sherpa, an on-line self service tool that allows you to search up-to-date information regarding travel entry requirements for all countries and also allows you to apply for eVisas or eTAs via their on-line portal. Just click on this link to find out more – Travel Requirements & Visa Service

You can also refer to the Foreign Travel Advice section on the gov.uk website: Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Click on your destination and then click on 'Entry Requirements'. For Health Requirements, the Department of Health also offers travellers health advice on www.travelhealthpro.org.uk, click on country information to locate your destination.

It is important to remember that passport, visa and health requirements can change before departure; therefore, we recommend you regularly familiarise yourself with the latest requirements before you travel. If you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements, we are unable to accept any responsibility.

For some destinations, it is not always discernable that a visa is required for entry at the border.  For example, for some customers, to travel to the United States, an ESTA may be required. For Canada, an ETA and to India, an e-visa may be needed. Please do check your requirements to avoid any unnecessary cost and delays.

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