South Africa: Wine & Wildlife
10 Days
ITINERARY
10 Days: Cape Town, Franschhoek, Thornybush Game Reserve, Johannesburg
Tour overview:
This 10-day itinerary emphasizes many details that make South Africa one of the very few destinations for wine lovers, who are also fascinated by wildlife. Sophisticated urban living, vast forested mountains, fertile plains, fascinating wildlife and South Africa’s highly developed vineyards come together in a unique combination of wine and wildlife.
Day 1 – Arrive Cape Town
Arrive to Cape Town, South Africa, where you are met and escorted to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure.
Day 2 – Cape Town – City Tour
Morning tour of South Africa’s “Mother City”. Take a cable car to the top of Table Mountain (weather permitting), then drive by the Malay Quarter, city center, Company Gardens and Castle of Good Hope. Travel to Milnerton Lighthouse for the best photographic opportunities of Table Mountain. Visit Diamond Works before ending the tour at the V&A Waterfront. The afternoon is at leisure. (B)
Day 3 – Cape Town – Cape Peninsula Tour
Cruise along Millionaires Paradise from Clifton to Camps Bay and on to Llandudno before an up close and personal Seal Island cruise (weather permitting, extra cost). Wind along Chapmans Peak Drive, with lunch (not included), at Cape of Good Hope Section of the Table Mountain National Park before meandering back along the coast, visiting Simons Town and the penguin colony at Boulders Beach. End at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens in summer, or in winter, Groot Constantia for a wine tasting and cellar tour. (B)
Day 4 – Cape Town / Franschhoek
Morning private transfer to the exquisite little town of Franschhoek, situated only 45 minutes from Cape Town. Surrounded by its majestic mountains and beautiful vineyards – Franschhoek is known as the food and wine capital of South Africa located in the exceptional winelands region. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day 5 – Franschhoek – Winelands Tour
A superb day dedicated to celebrating the glorious grape, the exceptional winelands region, and the heavenly scenery. Experience a wine cellar tour, where you’ll learn all about the process of wine-making. We visit Franschhoek, pass by the impressive Huguenot Monument, and in a town with a reputation for gourmet fare, where else could we choose to enjoy lunch (not included). We wind our way to the heady heights of the Helshoogte Mountain Pass to meet the charming university town of Stellenbosch on the other side. Enjoy a wine tasting at two different wine estates. (B)
Day 6 – Franschhoek
Enjoy a day at leisure in the Cape Winelands. (B)
Day 7 – Franschhoek / Cape Town / Johannesburg / Hoedspruit -Thornybush Game Reserve
Transfer to Cape Town Airport for your scheduled flight to Hoedspruit via Johannesburg. Arrive and transfer to your safari lodge located in the heart of Thornybush Game Reserve adjacent to the Kruger National Park. This afternoon, enjoy an open-vehicle game drive. We stop to enjoy sun-downers, followed by evening game viewing by spot light. (BLD)
Day 8 & 9 – Thornybush Game Reserve
Enjoy two full days in the Thornybush Game Reserve. Shortly after your early morning wake-up call, depart in your open 4WD safari vehicle with an experienced Ranger and Tracker. After an exhilarating hunt for tracks, you will stop out in the bush for a coffee & tea break. After a sumptuous breakfast is served, walks are offered to suit your interests and fitness levels. Mid day is at leisure. A late lunch is followed by the afternoon game drive and extends into the evening. Once again, you will break out in the bush to watch the sunset. Upon returning, enjoy a drink followed by a gourmet dinner. (BLD)
Day 10 – Thornybush Game Reserve / Hoedspruit / Johannesburg
After the morning game drive, transfer to airport for the flight back to Johannesburg, connecting with your departure flight. (B)

DATES/PRICING/ACCOMMODATIONS
2021 | ||
Departs: Daily, minimum 2 passengers | ||
Departure Date | DBL Occ | SGL Occ. |
Jan 03 - Jan 12 | 8375 | 11495 |
Jan 10 - Jan 19 | 8375 | 11495 |
Jan 17 - Jan 26 | 8375 | 11495 |
Jan 24 - Feb 02 | 8375 | 11495 |
Jan 31 - Feb 09 | 8375 | 11495 |
Feb 07 - Feb 16 | 8375 | 11495 |
Feb 14 - Feb 23 | 8375 | 11495 |
Feb 21 - Mar 02 | 8375 | 11495 |
Feb 29 - Mar 09 | 8375 | 11495 |
Mar 07 - Mar 16 | 8375 | 11495 |
Mar 14 - Mar 23 | 8375 | 11495 |
Mar 21 - Mar 30 | 8375 | 11495 |
Mar 28 - Apr 06 | 8375 | 11495 |
Apr 04 - Apr 13 | 8375 | 11495 |
Apr 11 - Apr 20 | 8375 | 11495 |
Apr 18 - Apr 27 | 8375 | 11495 |
Apr 25 - May 04 | 8375 | 11495 |
May 02 - May 11 | 7750 | 10225 |
May 09 - May 18 | 7750 | 10225 |
May 16 - May 25 | 7750 | 10225 |
May 23 - Jun 01 | 7750 | 10225 |
May 30 - Jun 08 | 7750 | 10225 |
Jun 06 - Jun 15 | 7750 | 10225 |
Jun 13 - Jun 22 | 7750 | 10225 |
Jun 20 - Jun 29 | 7750 | 10225 |
Jun 27 - Jul 06 | 7750 | 10225 |
Jul 04 - Jul 13 | 7750 | 10225 |
Jul 11 - Jul 20 | 7750 | 10225 |
Jul 18 - Jul 27 | 7750 | 10225 |
Jul 25 - Aug 03 | 7750 | 10225 |
Aug 01 - Aug 10 | 7950 | 10525 |
Aug 08 - Aug 17 | 7950 | 10525 |
Aug 15 - Aug 24 | 7950 | 10525 |
Aug 22 - Aug 31 | 7950 | 10525 |
Aug 29 - Sep 07 | 7950 | 10525 |
Sep 05 - Sep 14 | 7750 | 10225 |
Sep 12 - Sep 21 | 7750 | 10225 |
Sep 19 - Sep 28 | 7750 | 10225 |
Sep 28 - Oct 05 | 7750 | 10225 |
Oct 03 - Oct 12 | 8650 | 11950 |
Oct 10- Oct 19 | 8650 | 11950 |
Oct 17 - Oct 26 | 8650 | 11950 |
Oct 24 - Nov 02 | 8650 | 11950 |
Oct 31 - Nov 09 | 8650 | 11950 |
Nov 07 - Nov 16 | 8475 | 11650 |
Nov 14 - Nov 23 | 8475 | 11650 |
Nov 21 - Nov 30 | 8475 | 11650 |
Nov 28 - Dec 07 | 8475 | 11650 |
Dec 05 - Dec 14 | 8225 | 11175 |
Dec 12 - Dec 21 | 8225 | 11175 |
Dec 19 - Dec 28 | 8225 | 11175 |
Alternate safari lodge may be used in April | ||
* Minimum 2 passengers | ||
* It is possible to depart on this program on any day as a Private Tour. Please check for prices. | ||
* Travel must be completed within these seasonal date ranges - split season cost available upon request | ||
* Single traveling alone supplement: $1,000 | ||
* Supplements may apply for special events and holidays | ||
Hotels: | ||
Cape Town | ||
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, Superior Sea Facing Room | ||
Franschhoek | ||
Franschhoek Country House, Villa Suite | ||
Thornybush Game Reserve | ||
Shumbalala Game Lodge |

INCLUSIONS
Inclusions & Highlights
- Accommodations in Deluxe hotels and lodge
- 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- Game viewing in specially outfitted safari vehicles
- Cape Town & Winelands Sightseeing on PRIVATE basis
- Entrance fees
- Local guides
- Independent tour
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