Taste of South Africa Tour – Experience Johannesburg city and Soweto, combined with an authentic safari experience at the world-renowned Kruger National Park; delight in local cuisine and explore the Garden Route, Cape Town city, Winelands, and Peninsula on this 9-day adventure.
This tour is available as a guided tour departing on selected Fridays with a maximum of 30 people OR enjoy your own vehicle and guide on a private basis (additional costs may apply to departures leaving on other days of the week).
Taste of South Africa map showing the number of nights in each place
Day of departure – Morning at leisure in Cape Town
Taste of South Africa Tour
Full Itinerary
Tour Day 1, Friday
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy the day at leisure; or alternatively; take an optional, guided afternoon tour of Johannesburg and Soweto (own account). Return to the hotel late afternoon. Dinner (own account) either at the hotel or at one of the many restaurants in Sandton.
Overnight at Protea Hotel by Marriott Balalaika or similar – Breakfast.
Sandton in Johannesburg
Tour Day 2, Saturday
Guests will receive breakfast packs to enjoy en route to the Kruger National Park. Arrive at the camp in the afternoon. Freshen up when you arrive, and spend time at leisure; before embarking on an afternoon safari game drive in an open vehicle in the Kruger National Park. Along the way enjoy sundowners in the bush while watching the sunset in the African sky. Guests return to the camp and enjoy dinner before retiring for the night.
Nkambeni Safari Camp or similar – Dinner and breakfast and 2 game viewing activities.
Kruger safari – elephants
Day 3, Sunday
Guests enjoy a morning game drive in the Kruger National Park, which supports a large variety of fauna and flora including some bird species which are rare and endemic to the area. After breakfast, guests spend the day at leisure (lunch for your own account) or go for an afternoon game viewing activity, returning to camp to enjoy dinner.
Nkambeni Safari Camp or similar – Dinner and breakfast and 2 game viewing activities.
Day 4, Monday
Guests enjoy early morning game viewing before returning to the camp for breakfast. The tour departs, after breakfast, for Johannesburg. Enjoy lunch (own account) en route. Arrive at O.R. Tambo International Airport late afternoon for the flight to Port Elizabeth (now called Gqeberha). Guests are transferred to the hotel (included) and then enjoy dinner (own account).
Overnight at Kelway Hotel or similar – breakfast.
Kelway Hotel in Port Elizabeth/Gqeberha
Day 5, Tuesday
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and depart for the Garden Route around midday. Lunch in Tsitsikamma (own account) before taking a short walk to the suspension bridge of the Storms River Mouth. Guests arrive at the beach hotel in Keurboomstrand and enjoy time at leisure. Dine at the resort’s restaurant (own account).
Overnight at The Dunes Hotel & Resort or similar – Breakfast.
The Dunes Hotel & Resort in Plettenberg Bay
Day 6, Wednesday
After a hearty breakfast, guests depart for Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo, via Knysna. This morning’s excursion gives guests the opportunity to photograph the Knysna Lagoon and the Knysna Heads. The tour arrives in time for lunch (own account) at an ostrich farm on the outskirts of Oudtshoorn, where a tractor tour (own account) introduces guests to the ostrich industry. In the Cango Valley, guests discover the Cango Caves (own account). Arriving at the hotel, guests enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Enjoy dinner (own account).
Overnight at Protea Hotel by Marriott Riempie Estate or similar – Breakfast.
Knysna Heads from the bay
Day 7, Thursday
After breakfast, the tour journeys westwards, along Route 62 and via the Cape Winelands, to Cape Town. Lunch en route (own account). Guests visit a wine estate for a cheese and wine pairing followed by a guided cellar tour in the Robertson wine valley (own account). Guests arrive at their hotel in Cape Town where dinner can be enjoyed at the hotel (own account), or one of the many restaurants nearby.
Overnight at StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl or similar – Breakfast.
Cape Town with its beautiful beaches
Day 8, Friday
Cape Town boasts a smorgasbord of delights; including an impressive mountain range, an inviting nightlife, extensive shopping venues, world-class art, and cultural events. After breakfast, guests spend the day discovering the Mother City on a guided full-day highlights tour of the Cape. This tour visits Cape Point, Winelands, and the city. Dine out or at the hotel (own account).
Overnight at StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl or similar – Breakfast.
Day 9, Saturday
Guests enjoy breakfast at the hotel before spending the last day of the tour at leisure. Depart the city to the airport (own account).
Taste of South Africa Tour 2021 and 2022 Rates
Scheduled Tour Rates
Until 31st October 2021: R 20,154 per person sharing (Single Supplement: R 6,210) From 1st November 2021 until 31st October 2022: R 21,165 per person sharing (Single Supplement: R 6,520)
Private Tour Rates
Number of travelers until 31st October 2021
Per Person Rate
1 person
R 75 909
2 people
R 40 173
3 people
R 30 501
4 to 6 people
R 30 541
7 to 9 people
R 21 804
10 to 14 people
On Request
Single Supplement
R 5 868
Number of travelers from 1st November 2021 until 31st October 2022
Per Person Rate
2 people
R 79 710
1 person
R 42 185
3 people
R 32 035
4 to 6 people
R 32 070
7 to 9 people
R 22 895
10 to 14 people
On Request
Single Supplement
R 6 165
Taste of South Africa Tour Scheduled and Private Guided Tour Include:
Accommodation: 3 and 4-star camp and hotels Meals: 8 breakfasts and 2 dinners Entrance fees: Kruger National Park conservation fee, Garden Route National Park conservation fee (Storms River Bridge) Transfers: Port Elizabeth airport to hotel Excursion: 4 Kruger National Park game viewing activities and Cape Highlights full-day tour Green Seat: SANParks Honorary Rangers, Endangered Wildlife Trust, Trees for Tourism
Taste of South Africa Scheduled and Private Guided Tour Excludes:
Travel insurance, flights, visa fees, airport transfers, porterage, 9 lunches, 6 dinners, optional excursions, gratuities, and personal expenses.
