Wildlife Lovers' Grand South Africa Tour 13D12N

From $7,869.35 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Especially curated for wildlife and nature lovers, this exciting itinerary offers an unmatched discovery of South Africa’s natural beauty. Submerge on an exceptional 12-night luxury voyage of revelation around South Africa to see some of its most breathtaking sights, including Cape Point, the penguin colony at Boulders Beach and Bushman art in the Cederberg Mountains. Sample award-winning wines in the Cape Winelands, embark on a walking safari in the Kruger Park, see the Big Five in the Timbavati Reserve, enjoy shark cage diving and whale watching near Hermanus – and that’s just a taste!

Unique safari encounters in the Kruger National Park are just one of the highlights of this exciting wildlife lovers’ journey. The Kruger Park is where your adventure begins, but it certainly doesn’t end there… Next stop is ...

Trip Highlights

  • Get close to wild animals on an exciting walking safari in the Timbavati Game Reserve
  • Enjoy Big 5 game viewing in the iconic Kruger National Park
  • Explore the breathtaking Cape Peninsula and visit the tip of Africa at Cape Point
  • Commune with nature in the UNESCO-listed Bushman’s Kloof Nature Reserve including extraordinary Bushman Rock art in the Cederberg Mountains
  • Experience unforgettable wildlife moments from The Big 5 on land to The Marine Big 5 by sea
  • Watch whales in the waves on a cruise around Dyer Island
  • Tantalise your tastebuds with world class wine at the renowned Cape Winelands
  • This one’s not for the fainthearted but great for an adrenaline rush – enjoy Shark Cage Diving near Hermanus

What's Included

  • 13 nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis in luxury 5 Star hotels and safari lodges
  • Game viewing in 4x4 vehicles with experienced game ranger at Simbavati Hilltop Lodge, Kruger Park
  • All-inclusive basis at Simbavati Trails Camp and Hilltop Lodge including two daily safari activities
  • Sightseeing with included hotel transfers as per itinerary
  • Game viewing on luxury walking trails at Simbavati Trails Camp, Kruger Park
  • All return hotel transfers to specified airports as per itinerary
  • All inclusive basis at Bushmanns Kloof Wilderness Reserve including lodge activities
  • Sightseeing with included hotel transfers as per itinerary
  • Full Day Best Cape Peninsula Tour including entrance fees
  • Professional guiding throughout
  • Meals: 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 8 dinners

    Itinerary

    DAY 1 Welcome to Africa’s City of Gold, Johannesburg
    The Residence, Johannesburg
    None
    DAY 2 Tick off your bucket-list safari adventure
    Simbavati Trails Camp, Kruger National Park
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 3 Simbavati Trails Walk Safari
    Simbavati Trails Camp, Kruger National Park
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 4 Experience Big Five game viewing from Simbavati Hilltop Lodge
    Simbavati Hilltop Lodge, Kruger National Park
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 5 Visit Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful cities
    Cape Grace Hotel, Cape Town
    Breakfast
    DAY 6 Best of the Cape Peninsula
    Cape Grace Hotel, Cape Town
    Breakfast, Lunch
    DAY 7 - 9 Travel inland to spectacular Bushman’s Kloof Nature Reserve
    Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 10 Savour superb wines in the spectacular Cape Winelands
    Lanzerac Hotel & Spa, Cape Winelands
    Breakfast
    DAY 11 Explore the world’s best whale watching destination in Hermanus
    Birkenhead House, Western Cape
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 12 Search for The Marine Big 5 by cruise or shark dive
    Birkenhead House, Western Cape
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 13 The end of an unmatched adventure
    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 Cape Town

    - 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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