Luxury Malaria-Free Family Fun in South Africa (Self Drive) 12D11N

From $22,093.46 Per Family (2 Adults + 2 Children*)

At a Glance

Make unforgettable family memories as you foray into the wilderness of South Africa and its traditional cultures on this exhilarating 12-day self-drive combining bush, beach and vine. This curated family road trip embraces exceptional Big Five malaria free safaris in one of the largest game reserves to the best wonders of South Africa. From the ocean pleasures of Cape Town to the bush splendours of Madikwe, reconnect with your family on a meaningful and inspirational safari escapade.

Your adventure takes you on a family road trip creating unmatched experiences with loved ones in breathtaking destinations of the country. Together, experience the wide-open African plains and have freedom in exploring at your own pace as you create endless treasured adventures. Your exciting journey begins in the Fairest Cape, the stunning city of ...

Trip Highlights

  • Enjoy malaria-free game viewing in one of the largest game reserves
  • Explore the Mother City of Cape Town at your own pace
  • Indulge in stress-free family accommodation with inclusive children's activities
  • Tantalise your tastebuds in world class wine and gourmet local delights in picturesque settings
  • Cultural immersion in traditional African villages
  • Experience a fly in safari to Madikwe Game Reserve
  • Embrace the great outdoors and unique biodiversity of De Hoop Nature Reserve
  • Enjoy fun filled activities from hiking, sand boarding, whale watching, safari, farm tours and more

What's Included

  • 11 nights accommodation on a twin share basis in luxury 5 star hotels and lodges
  • Cultural and Community Experience in Madikwe Game Reserve
  • Rental car (Hyundai Tuscan or similar) and navigation for 8 days
  • Choice of 2 lodge activities (one morning, one afternoon) at Morukuru Beach Lodge
  • Return road transfer from Madikwe Airstrip and Madikwe Safari Lodge
  • Meals: 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
  • Game drives twice daily with experienced game rangers and trackers, bush walks, stargazing, wildlife lectures, children's activities at Madikwe Safari Lodge
  • Return charter flights OR Tambo International Airport and Madikwe Game Reserve

Itinerary

DAY 1 Welcome to the Mother City, Cape Town
Mount Nelson Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
None
DAY 2 Uncover Cape Town’s beauty
Mount Nelson Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Breakfast
DAY 3 Discover some of Cape Town’s treasures at your own pace
Mount Nelson Belmond Hotel, Cape Town
Breakfast
DAY 4 - 6 Commune with nature in breathtaking De Hoop Nature Reserve
Morukuru Beach Lodge, Western Cape
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 & 8 Savour the best of farm living in Cape Winelands
Boschendal, Cape Winelands
Breakfast
DAY 9 Search for The Big 5 and more on a bucket-list safari at Madikwe
Madikwe Lelapa Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10 On safari in the lap of luxury
Madikwe Lelapa Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11 Visit an African village and meet the locals
Madikwe Lelapa Lodge, Madikwe Game Reserve
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12 Time to say goodbye
None
Breakfast

Accommodation

Dates & Prices

Daily departure on request. The price guide is for a family (2 adults + 2 children). Children are 12 years & under. Please contact us for quotes for different group sizes and ages. Peak/festival season surcharge applies.

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How To Get There

- The departure point is Cape Town

- The finish point is Johannesburg

- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Cape Town

Weather & Climate

Cape Town and Western Cape

The best time for visiting Cape Town and surrounds is during the dry summer months of November to March. The daily temperatures average between 17°C (63°F) and 28°c (82°F), although it can reach as high as 40°C (104°F). Cape Town has a Mediterranean climate, which means that it gets its rainfall in the winter months Late April to early June has crisp and clear days, perfect for a hiking trip. The best time for a whale watching is from July to September when migratory whales arrive along the coastline.

Madikwe

June and July are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 25 degrees Celsius (77°F). The winter months, approximately July through September, can be the most rewarding for game viewing and the weather is pleasant, with warm days and cold nights. It is a time when the vegetation is thinning out and the animals are concentrating around available water, making it easier to spot them.

Johannesburg

Summer lasts from December to February and is characterised by hot days, frequent afternoon thunderstorms and plenty of rain. Winter (June to August) sees mild, dry days with abundant sunshine and chilly nights. Johannesburg and Pretoria lie on the high-veld plateau and have a near-perfect climate.

Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A single supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 90 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 90 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 90 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 90 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.

For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

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