Ultimate South Africa Explorer By Blue Train + Panorama Route + Garden Route 16D15N

From $9,648.17 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Discover the soul of Africa on a journey from the Panorama route to the Garden route embracing its rich culture, natural beauty, abundant wildlife, award-winning wines and exquisite cuisine. Search for The Big 5 on a safari in the Kruger Park and savour beach life paradise in Cape Town. Ignite your senses on a new era of luxury travel onboard the opulent Blue Train from Pretoria to Cape Town as you uncover the countryside’s hidden gems along the way. Submerge into the whale watching wonders in breathtaking Hermanus to the spectacular mountain passes of the Swartzberg Pass and wide-open spaces of Oudtshoorn.

Your adventure begins in Johannesburg, where you learn about the country’s political history at Constitution Hill and enjoy its artistic culture at Victoria Yards. Then savour spectacular scenery on ...

Trip Highlights

  • Voyage along Mpumalanga’s magnificent Panorama Route discovering its natural splendours of waterfalls, canyons and gorges
  • Experience natural splendours with well-deserved luxuries of romance, style and indulgence on one of the world’s most luxurious train journeys aboard the Blue Train
  • Create your own adventures exploring the spectacular cities of Cape Town and Pretoria at your own leisure
  • Search for The Big Five amongst an array of wildlife on unforgettable safaris
  • Search for the Big Marine Five on a whale watching cruise or by kayak
  • Grasp breathtaking panoramic views atop a seven wonder of the world, Table Mountains
  • Embark on a unique safari in the Kruger Park staying on a first of its kind, a century-old train, above the Sabie River
  • Stay in elevated luxury experiences from 5 Star sophisticated hotels, Tuscan-styled estate, beach house oceanfront living and once in a lifetime train experiences
  • Discover the soul of Africa and gain insight in its rich history and natural beauty in Johannesburg and Cape Town
  • Delight your tastebuds with gourmet dining affairs throughout your stay
  • Explore the renowned Cape Winelands with a wine-tasting adventure
  • Visit the incomparable Cango Caves and an Ostrich Farm to see the largest birds on earth

What's Included

  • 15 nights accommodation on a twin share basis in luxury hotels and safari lodges
  • 3 nights at Kruger Shalati on a fully inclusive basis (selected beverages)
  • All return hotel transfers to specified airports as per itinerary
  • Professional private tour guides
  • All meals as specified on itinerary
  • 2 full days on the Panorama Tour
  • Half day private tour Johannesburg including entrances and activity fees specified
  • Full Day Best of The Cape Winelands Tour including lunch and 3 selected wine tastings
  • Sightseeing with included hotel transfers as per itinerary
  • Game viewing twice daily on safari game drives in 4x4 vehicles with experienced game rangers and trackers in the Kruger National Park
  • Full Day Swatberg Mountain Eco and Khoi Cultural Tour inclduding Cango Caves and Ostrich Farm
  • Full Day Curated Cape Town City Tour including entrance to Kirstenbosch and return cable car tickets to Table Mountain
  • 8 days car rental Group H, R or E with navigation GPS
  • 2 nights on Blue Train on a fully inclusive basis
  • Whale Watching or Seak kayak Tour Hermanus

Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrive in Johannesburg, your first taste of South Africa
54 on Bath, Johannesburg
Dinner
DAY 2 Discover a slice of paradise on the scenic Panorama Route
Highgrove House, Hazyview
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 Explore more scenic beauty along the Panorama Route
Highgrove House, Hazyview
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 - 6 Immerse on a train on the bridge experience at Kruger
Kruger Shalati - The Train on the Bridge, Kruger National Park
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 Explore South Africa’s historic capital city
Castello di Monte, Pretoria
Breakfast
DAY 8 & 9 Savour a bucket-list journey on the iconic Blue Train
Blue Train
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10 Explore the magnificent Mother City of Cape Town
Sea Five Boutique Hotel, Cape Town
Breakfast
DAY 11 Discover the Cape Winelands and sample superb wine
Sea Five Boutique Hotel, Cape Town
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 12 Enjoy the best Cape Town has to offer
Sea Five Boutique Hotel, Cape Town
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 
DAY 13 Iconic Garden Route Self Drive Road Trip & explore the Western Cape
The Marine, Hermanus
Breakfast
DAY 14 Embark on an authentic Karoo encounter
La Plume Guest House, Oudtshoorn Western Cape
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 15 Discover Swartberg Mountains and see ostriches up close
La Plume Guest House, Oudtshoorn Western Cape
Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 16 The end of a magical journey – and time to plan another
None
Breakfast

Dates & Prices

Departure daily on request. Please contact us for group bookings or private departures. Peak/festival season surcharge applies.

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How To Get There

- The departure point is Johannesburg

- The finish point is Western Cape

- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Johannesburg

Weather & Climate

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.

Kruger

The best time to visit South Africa in Greater Kruger and in the KwaZulu-Natal Province for a wildlife safari is from May to September. During these winter months, the east of the country (where the main parks are located) experiences its Dry season. Wildlife is easier to spot during the Dry season because vegetation thins, grass is low, visibility is better and the animals congregate around the waterholes and rivers. The temperatures are also much cooler than the sticky, hot summer.

Cape Town and Hermanus

Cape Town’s Dry and Wet seasons are opposite to those in Kruger. Therefore, 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.

 

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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