Best of One-Week South Africa Tour

Stellenbosch winelands in South Africa

What to expect on this itinerary

If luxury, a buzzing city vibe, and a taste of the wild on the most prestigious private beaches are what you are looking for, then welcome to South Africa. This exclusive, luxury safari will have you begin your journey in the bustling City of Gold, whose energy you will enjoy by day and iconic skyline you will marvel at by night. Stay at a private gaming reserve for two days in Mpumalanga, whose unmatched Big Five viewing experience and the breathtaking geography of the region will be a memorable highlight. The UNESCO world heritage site of Robben Island, Cape Point, the vast winelands, and the iconic Table Mountain will be a perfect way to culminate your amazing African safari.

Countries Visited

South Africa

Places Visited

Johannesburg City, Pilanesberg, Mpumalanga, Hazyview, Cape Town, Robben Island

Suggested Duration

7 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Johannesburg – Arrival and Guided Tour of the City

You will arrive at OR Tambo International airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, where you will be transferred to your exclusive hotel. You will then be picked up and taken to Rosebank where you will have an informative tour of the City of Gold. You will get to experience the bustle of central Johannesburg with stops at the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, and the Nelson Mandela Bridge. You will then be taken to Soweto, which is a town that is well known for its rich political and historical significance. Here, you will have the opportunity to walk down the iconic Vilakazi Street, which once housed Nobel prize winners, Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. You will also enjoy the best of South African cuisine while being entertained by the cultural dancers who can also teach you a few steps before you are taken back to your hotel room to wind down and enjoy the city view by night.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Dinner
Day 2

Pilanesberg – Spend a Day in the City of the Sun

Day 3

Nelspruit – Spot the Big Five on a Private Game Drive

Day 4

Hazyview – Views through God’s Window and a Boat Ride on the Canyon

Day 5

Cape Town – Private Tour of the Mother City and Table Mountain

Day 6

Cape Town - Boulders Beach and a Trip to Cape Point

Day 7

Robben Island - Island Tour and the Winelands.

Trip Highlights

  • Marvel at the bustle of the city as your private guide takes you on a drive through central Johannesburg
  • Start your journey in the shoes of the late Nelson Mandela by taking the long walk to freedom and a walk-through of his house
  • Explore the corridors of the Apartheid Museum and Constitution Hill
  • Indulge in a walk over the Nelson Mandela Bridge to appreciate the unique sounds of the city
  • Take a detour to the City of the Sun and lose yourself in the Maze of the Lost City
  • Escape to the Mpumalanga and Sabi regions where you can marvel at the sight of the Big Five on a private game drive
  • Glide to the top of Table Mountain on the cable cart and view the length and breadth of the mother city while discovering some unique flora and fauna
  • Experience Boulders Beach and discover the braying call of the African penguins
  • Bask in the natural grandeur of Sea Point where you can stand at the edge of the world while dipping your feet in the water where two great oceans meet
  • Sip on the best wines at the Stellenbosch Winelands and let your taste buds explode as you learn the art of wine with a wine, cheese, and chocolate tasting

Starting Price

$4,800 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Wow, I ran out of superlatives–fantastic, awesome, amazing. Everything was well organized and the recommended accommodations were all top-notch. The guides were so expert in their field. Every activity was well worth the time. Every meal was delicious.

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Our first trip to southern Africa was amazing, exceeding all expectations. We saw everything we came to see, and more. The game rides were well structured and safe, the visuals were unbelievable, and taking a side trip to Victoria Falls was a great idea. The accommodations were quite luxurious, despite being considered mid-range. There was always someone there to greet us and guide us at every travel point.

Zicasso's tour operator tailored our itinerary to our wishes and was wonderful to work with. Things couldn’t have gone better.

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Zicasso's trip planner arranged the most fabulous trip for my family. She knew exactly what I wanted and delivered a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Africa! She always answered my questions promptly. She chose memorable experiences for us, our lodgings were top-notch, and she "kept in touch, behind the scenes," to ensure all elements were going smoothly. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone planning a trip to Africa!

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The trip was amazing. Zicasso's trip expert did an awesome job planning the trip. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and exceeded all of our expectations. The “in-country” travel was seamless. Our accommodations and tours were all top-notch. I can‘t thank her enough for planning this awesome experience.

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