Pilanesberg & Garden Route Delight

ABOUT THIS TRIP

You don't feel like driving yourself, but a small group trip doesn't have the desired routing or the right start date? Then our chauffeur-driven tours are just the thing for you. First you go on a Big Five safari in the north before you reach the famous Garden Route by plane. After a detour into the arid Klein Karoo semi-desert, you can enjoy seasonal whale watching near Hermanus. Discover good wine and great food in the scenic wine regions, then get to know Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula.

Transfers take you from place to place, where you then take part in guided day trips and activities. On days at leisure, you can book optional activities or simply relax and unwind. You will stay in upscale guesthouses and lodges in the superior category, which we have carefully selected for this trip. Changes to the itinerary can be made at any point according to your wishes. Our chauffeur-driven tours are English-speaking and start daily from two people, there is no continuous tour guide.

OVERNIGHT STATIONS

• 3x Pilanesberg
• 3x Knysna
• 1x Oudtshoorn
• 1x Hermanus
• 2x Stellenbosch
• 3x Cape Town

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

• 13x overnight stay in the Superior category ****
• 13x breakfast, 3x lunch, 7x dinner
• Regional flights according to program
• private transfers according to program
• six game drives Pilanesberg National Park
• private day tour Tsitsikamma National Park
• private day tour Oudtshoorn Highlights
• private gourmet city tour and wine tour Stellenbosch
• private day tour Cape Town City
• private day tour Cape Peninsula
• Access to the airport lounge on the day of departure
• Comprehensive travel documents according to the booked tour itinerary
• Local offices with 24-hour hotline (German/English)
• Travel insurance certificate

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

• Meals not mentioned
• not mentioned or optional activities
• Long-haul flights
• Entrance fees and conservation fees not mentioned
• other personal expenses, tips
• personal travel insurance
• Continuous tour guide

DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG

ONEWAY TRANSFER TO PILANESBERG BLACK RHINO

This private transfer is operated by a qualified English-speaking driver. The vehicle is air-conditioned and corresponds to your private group size, there are no other passengers. The transfer company has all the necessary licenses and insurance for its vehicles and drivers to guarantee legal passenger transportation (no Uber or similar).

In the case of a transfer from your accommodation, you will be picked up at the entrance of your guesthouse, lodge or hotel at the agreed time. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation or at the airport.

For transfers from the airport, you will be met personally in the arrivals hall. Please look out for a person carrying a sign with your name on it. If an explicit pick-up point or meeting point is mentioned in your tour book, please go there. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation.

DAY 1 TO DAY 4:

PILANESBERG

The malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park is located around two and a half hours' drive northwest of Johannesburg. The 55,000 hectare park is almost circular and encompasses the area of a 1200 million year old volcanic crater with a small lake in the center. The extremely scenic terrain lies in the transition zone between the dry Kalahari and the wetter lowveld, so both types of vegetation can be found here. The park is home to the Big Five and many other African wild animals.

You will spend the night at the Black Rhino Game Lodge, which is situated in a private part of the northwest of the park that is only accessible to overnight guests. The 23 detached suites are furnished in modern African style and equipped with a bathroom/WC, air conditioning, minibar, TV, safe, tea/coffee making facilities and a veranda with outdoor shower. The Deluxe Suites also have their own plunge pool or hot tub on the veranda. The lodge offers a bar, a restaurant, a boma (traditional campfire dining area), three plunge pools, a viewing deck overlooking a waterhole and free Wi-Fi.

You take part in two guided game drives per night in an open off-road vehicle, which take place in the afternoon before dinner and in the morning before breakfast (English-speaking, conducted with additional persons).

BLACK RHINO GAME LODGE (SUITE)

3X OVERNIGHT STAY WITH FULL BOARD AND 6 ACTIVITIES

DAY 4: PILANESBERG

ONEWAY TRANSFER BLACK RHINO TO JOHANNESBURG

This private transfer is operated by a qualified English-speaking driver. The vehicle is air-conditioned and corresponds to your private group size, there are no other passengers. The transfer company has all the necessary licenses and insurance for its vehicles and drivers to guarantee legal passenger transportation (no Uber or similar).

In the case of a transfer from your accommodation, you will be picked up at the entrance of your guesthouse, lodge or hotel at the agreed time. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation or at the airport.

For transfers from the airport, you will be met personally in the arrivals hall. Please look out for a person carrying a sign with your name on it. If an explicit pick-up point or meeting point is mentioned in your tour book, please go there. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation.

DAY 4: JOHANNESBURG

ONEWAY FLIGHT TO GEORGE

A domestic or regional flight is the fastest and most convenient way to cover longer distances in southern Africa. Thanks to various competitors, there is a dense network of scheduled flights to a total of more than 25 airports. All local airlines fly with modern aircraft that meet the highest safety standards and are of course regularly maintained, just like in Europe.

The flight is operated in Economy Class. Depending on the airline, only one piece of checked baggage weighing 20kg to 23kg and one piece of hand baggage are permitted per person. You will receive details with your travel documents. Additional baggage, seat reservations and other services can be booked at very reasonable prices. We recommend arriving at international airports such as Windhoek, Victoria Falls, Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town at least two hours before departure; at smaller regional airports, 90 minutes is sufficient.

DAY 4: GEORGE

ONEWAY TRANSFER TO KNYSNA

This private transfer is operated by a qualified English-speaking driver. The vehicle is air-conditioned and corresponds to your private group size, there are no other passengers. The transfer company has all the necessary licenses and insurance for its vehicles and drivers to guarantee legal passenger transportation (no Uber or similar).

In the case of a transfer from your accommodation, you will be picked up at the entrance of your guesthouse, lodge or hotel at the agreed time. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation or at the airport.

For transfers from the airport, you will be met personally in the arrivals hall. Please look out for a person carrying a sign with your name on it. If an explicit pick-up point or meeting point is mentioned in your tour book, please go there. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation.

DAY 4 TO DAY 7:

KNYSNA

Knysna, with its striking lagoon, is the center of the Garden Route and offers a wide range of daytime activities. The dense forests in the hinterland or the beautiful coastal sections are ideal for hiking, the nearby beaches for swimming and relaxing. Boat trips are offered on the lagoon. From June to November, you may be lucky enough to spot whales. The town itself and the small waterfront with its cafés, stores and boutiques also invite you to stroll and linger.

You will stay in the historic and lovingly restored Parkes Manor Guest House, a stately home in a 12000 square meter park-like garden overlooking the lagoon. The waterfront or the center of Knysna can be reached in about 15 minutes on foot or a few minutes by car. The nine individually furnished suites all have a shower/WC with separate bathtub, a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, air conditioning, a minibar and a safe. The Cozy Suite is located on the first floor and has a private courtyard without a view. The Standard Suites are located on the first floor at the rear of the building and have a balcony. The Lagoon View Suites are also located on the first floor and have a balcony with a view over the garden and the lagoon. The spacious Grand Suite is located on the first floor and has a four-poster bed, a double shower in the bathroom and a private courtyard without a view. This suite is also used as a honeymoon suite or family suite with two extra single beds. The guest house offers free Wi-Fi, a fireplace lounge, a restaurant, a bar, an outdoor veranda with lagoon view, a large garden with pool, a summer pavilion, a golf tee with putting green and secure parking on the premises.

PARKES MANOR (STANDARD SUITE)

3X OVERNIGHT STAY WITH HALF BOARD

DAY 5: KNYSNA

KNYSNA TOWNSHIP TOUR

OPTIONALLY BOOKABLE FROM 45 € PER PERSON

A special cultural experience: together with a qualified guide and a local resident, you will go on a guided tour of the township of Knysna. Here you will learn a lot about the history of the black and colored inhabitants of South Africa, from the times of apartheid to the present day. The tour itinerary varies depending on the day of the week and time of day. For example, the program may include short visits to small stores, a school, a kindergarten, a shebeen (local pub) or the library. You will get to know the people and their culture and will certainly leave one or two prejudices behind you.

This excursion takes about three hours. You will be picked up and dropped off at your accommodation. In a guided tour, a township visit is absolutely safe and for most tourists one of the most impressive experiences during your trip to South Africa (English-speaking, with additional people).

This service can be booked for an additional charge.

DAY 5: KNYSNA

KNYSNA PRIVATE HALF DAY TOUR

OPTIONALLY BOOKABLE FROM 65 € PER PERSON

You will be picked up at your accommodation in Knysna and set off on a private half-day tour to the highlights of the area. The first stop is Brenton-On-Sea, from where you have a unique view of the lagoon and the expansive beach of Buffalo Bay. The tour continues around the Knysna lagoon to the Eastern Head, the eastern mountain peak that towers above the narrow connection between the lagoon and the open sea. You can also enjoy fantastic views from here. You then drive to the center of Knysna with its tranquil waterfront. Optionally, you can take part in a boat trip, visit some of the historic buildings and museums or take part in tastings of local specialties such as wine, beer, gin or oysters. After about four hours, you will be dropped off at your accommodation.

The tour language is English, no other people take part. Food, drinks, entrance fees and other costs are not included in the tour price and will be paid by you on site, if desired. This tour can be started at 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.

This service can be booked for an additional charge.

DAY 6: KNYSNA

TSITSIKAMMA PRIVATE DAY TOUR

You will be picked up at your accommodation in Knysna at 9 am. The drive heads east along beautiful stretches of coastline and through dense forests. Your first stop is the famous Big Tree, a Yellowwood tree over 800 years old and almost 40 meters high, a worthy representative of the original tree population in the Tsitsikamma National Park.

Continue to the mouth of the Storms River on the rugged rocky coast in the east of the national park. Here you will take a short and relatively easy hike to the famous Suspension Bridge, an almost 80m long suspension bridge over the Storms River, one of the most popular photo opportunities in the region. You also have the opportunity to take part in a short boat trip upstream (optional).

After a refreshing lunch (optional), the journey heads back west. You stop at the impressive Bloukrans Bridge, which offers the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. With a bit of luck, you can watch daring adventurers leap into the depths.

The drive then takes you to the western part of the Tsitsikamma National Park in the beautiful Natures Valley, which is characterized by dense forests and untouched stretches of beach. You take a walk in a paradisiacal setting, where the Groot River flows into the Indian Ocean. Your driver will drop you off at your accommodation at around 5 pm.

The tour language is English, no other people take part. The entrance fees (conservation fees) are already included in the tour price. Lunch and the boat trip are not included in the tour price.

DAY 7: KNYSNA

OUDTSHOORN TO KNYSNA PRIVATE DAY TOUR

You will be picked up at your accommodation in Oudtshoorn at 10:30 am. A stop at a local ostrich farm is the first stop on the program. Oudtshoorn is the ostrich capital of South Africa. Here you will learn a lot about the rearing of the largest flightless birds in the world.

Continue to the Karusa Wine Estate, where you can taste up to five of the locally produced wines. For those less interested in wine, the estate also has its own brewery with interesting craft beers (all tastings optional). Afterwards, you have the opportunity to have lunch at the winery (lunch optional). The winery is closed on Sundays and public holidays, when an alternative program takes place.

Your next stop is the Cango Caves, a unique stalactite cave landscape located just outside Oudtshoorn in the idyllic Schoemanshoek Valley. Here you embark on a fairly easy guided tour through huge caves and narrow passages (no climbing or crawling).

You leave the arid semi-desert and continue along the green coast to Wilderness, where you make a short photo stop at the beautiful beach. The drive continues along the beautiful coastline of Wilderness and Sedgefield with its beautiful lake landscapes and dense forests in the hinterland. You will be dropped off at your accommodation in Knysna at around 17:30.

The tour language is English, no other people take part. The entrance fees for the Cango Caves and the ostrich farm are included in the tour price. The wine or beer tasting and lunch are not included in the tour price.

DAY 7 TO DAY 8:

OUDTSHOORN

Oudtshoorn is the jewel of the Little Karoo semi-desert and the largest town along Route 62. The C.P. Nel Museum in the town center explains the history of the town and its rise to become the "ostrich capital" of South Africa. A stop at one of the local ostrich farms is a must, where you can learn a lot about the largest birds in the world and admire the historic ostrich palaces. The Cango Caves, one of the most impressive stalactite caves in the world, are definitely worth a visit. The adventurous with the right vehicle can take a drive over the famous Swartberg Pass, but guided tours are also available. An insider tip is the Rust en Vrede waterfall, located to the east of the Cango Caves. Clear nights with little light pollution make for an impressive starry sky. On several farms, you can discover the cute meerkats early in the morning on guided tours. Some interesting wineries, such as the Karusa Estate, offer wine tastings.

De Zeekoe Farm is situated about 7 km outside of Oudtshoorn with a view of the surrounding mountain ranges. There are ostrich farms nearby and the Cango Caves are about a 30-minute drive away. Meerkat tours take place on the premises (optional with advance booking). The guest house offers a large garden with pool, a restaurant and a spa area (for a fee). The 21 rooms have a bathroom/WC, air conditioning, a minibar, a tea/coffee maker, a safe, a veranda and free WiFi. The Standard Rooms have a garden view. The Luxury Rooms with garden or mountain view are larger and also have a separate bathtub. The Deluxe Rooms with mountain or pool view are more modern. The Superior Rooms have either a mountain or garden view and also have a lounge area with a fireplace. The Honeymoon Rooms with mountain view also offer a separate bathtub, a lounge area with fireplace and an outdoor shower on the veranda.

DE ZEEKOE (DELUXE ROOM)

1X OVERNIGHT STAY WITH HALF BOARD

DAY 8: OUDTSHOORN

MEERKAT TOUR

OPTIONALLY BOOKABLE FROM 50 € PER PERSON

In a remote area of De Zeekoe Farm, you go in search of the meerkats of the Little Karoo. Together with an experienced tour guide, you make your way to the meerkats' dens at sunrise and observe the cute predators as they start the day.

The excursion starts early in the morning before breakfast and lasts around two to three hours. The tour language is English, additional people can join. You are responsible for your own transportation to the meeting point.

This service can be booked for an additional charge.

DAY 8: OUDTSHOORN

ONEWAY TRANSFER TO HERMANUS

This private transfer is operated by a qualified English-speaking driver. The vehicle is air-conditioned and corresponds to your private group size, there are no other passengers. The transfer company has all the necessary licenses and insurance for its vehicles and drivers to guarantee legal passenger transportation (no Uber or similar).

In the case of a transfer from your accommodation, you will be picked up at the entrance of your guesthouse, lodge or hotel at the agreed time. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation or at the airport.

For transfers from the airport, you will be met personally in the arrivals hall. Please look out for a person carrying a sign with your name on it. If an explicit pick-up point or meeting point is mentioned in your tour book, please go there. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation.

DAY 8 TO DAY 9:

HERMANUS

The tour continues to the "whale capital" of South Africa, Hermanus. Here you have the best opportunities to watch whales from the coast between June and November. Of course, you can also take a boat trip out to sea to get even closer to the largest mammals on earth. But Hermanus also has a lot to offer outside the whale season in the South African summer. There are excellent beaches, great restaurants and the Fernkloof Nature Reserve, a unique nature reserve with typical fynbos vegetation and many hiking trails. Even winegrowing has now left its insider status here in the Coastal Region. Over 30 wineries have joined together to form various wine routes.

The Hermanus Boutique Guesthouse is located on the famous Cliff Path and within walking distance of the small town center with many restaurants and shopping opportunities. The guesthouse has a large lounge and breakfast area as well as a cozy courtyard with pool and sun loungers. The 18 rooms have a bathroom/WC (some have an open bathroom solution with separate WC), a TV, air conditioning, a tea/coffee maker, a minibar, a safe and free WiFi. The Standard Rooms are located in the main building and measure around 30 sqm. The Luxury Pool View Rooms, which are approximately 30 m² in size, are located in an adjoining building next to the pool area. The Luxury Sea View Rooms (approx. 35 sqm) are located in the main building and have a small balcony or veranda with sea view. The 40 sqm Honeymoon Suites are located on the second floor of the main building and have a balcony with sea view. The Family Suite is located in an adjoining building and has two bedrooms that share a bathroom/WC. The Penthouse Suite, measuring around 60 sqm, has a large lounge area and a large balcony with sea view.

HERMANUS BOUTIQUE GUESTHOUSE (LUXURY ROOM SEA VIEW)

1X OVERNIGHT STAY WITH BREAKFAST

DAY 9: HERMANUS

BOAT-BASED WHALE WATCHING INCL. PICK-UP

OPTIONALLY BOOKABLE FROM 115 € PER PERSON

In the South African winter months from June to November, you have the best chance of spotting Southern Right Whales (right whales) and Humpback Whales (humpbacks) in Walker Bay near Hermanus. You can get within 50 meters of these gigantic marine mammals by boat. This is an experience that no one should miss, especially if the whales are not directly on the coast. If you are lucky, you may also spot dolphins, penguins, sharks and seals during the trip.

The trip takes about two hours and starts at New Harbour in Hermanus. You will be picked up at your accommodation in good time by transfer and then dropped off there again. The tour is in English and is conducted with additional people. A small refreshment is included in the price. We recommend booking this activity in advance, especially in the popular months of October and November, as places on the boat are limited and may be fully booked on site. If the trip has to be canceled at short notice due to weather conditions, we will refund the price after your trip.

This service can be booked for an additional charge.

DAY 9: HERMANUS

ONEWAY TRANSFER TO STELLENBOSCH

This private transfer is operated by a qualified English-speaking driver. The vehicle is air-conditioned and corresponds to your private group size, there are no other passengers. The transfer company has all the necessary licenses and insurance for its vehicles and drivers to guarantee legal passenger transportation (no Uber or similar).

In the case of a transfer from your accommodation, you will be picked up at the entrance of your guesthouse, lodge or hotel at the agreed time. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation or at the airport.

For transfers from the airport, you will be met personally in the arrivals hall. Please look out for a person carrying a sign with your name on it. If an explicit pick-up point or meeting point is mentioned in your tour book, please go there. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation.

DAY 9 TO DAY 11:

POSITION BOSCH

Stellenbosch is the heart of South African wine production. Countless wine estates are lined up next to each other, and you can get to know South Africa's fine wines at one or two wine tastings. The scenically impressive mountain ranges offer unique hiking opportunities. The second oldest city in the country has a beautiful historic city center with many listed buildings in the Cape Dutch architectural style. Cafés, restaurants and boutiques invite you to stroll and linger. Thanks to the local university, Stellenbosch is a very lively and young city, despite its historical background.

The beautiful Roosenwijn Guest House, a lovingly renovated and listed Victorian building, is located in the center of Stellenbosch. Restaurants, cafes, boutiques, the Botanical Gardens and the historic town center are all within walking distance. Countless wineries can be reached in less than 15 minutes by car. The 15 rooms have a bathroom/WC, air conditioning, a safe, a TV, a minibar and a tea/coffee maker. The Classic Rooms are slightly larger than the Standard Rooms. The spacious Luxury Rooms also have a lounge area and a separate bathtub in the bathroom. The guest house offers an inner courtyard with pool, a fireplace lounge, a breakfast room and free Wi-Fi.

ROOSENWIJN GUEST HOUSE (LUXURY ROOM)

2X OVERNIGHT STAY WITH BREAKFAST

DAY 10: STELLENBOSCH

FULL DAY PRIVATE FOOD AND WINE EXPERIENCE

You will take part in the following two activities in Stellenbosch:

You will be picked up at your accommodation in the morning and drive to the historic old town of Stellenbosch, where a very special city tour on the topic of history and enjoyment awaits you in South Africa's "Gourmet Capital". In addition to the most important historical events, you will learn about the locals' love for their food. For example, you will taste locally produced bread, cheese, sausage, coffee, ice cream and cakes.

At lunchtime, the journey takes you out into the scenic vineyards of Stellenbosch. You will stop at two hand-picked wine estates to get an overview of the diverse South African wine selection during wine tastings under expert guidance. On request, your guide will recommend a nice restaurant for a lunch stop (lunch optional). You will be dropped off at your accommodation in the afternoon.

Both activities are English-speaking and privately guided. The food and wine tastings are included in the price, lunch and other drinks and personal expenses are not included. These activities can also be conducted in German for an additional charge.

DAY 11: STELLENBOSCH

ONEWAY TRANSFER TO CAPE TOWN

This private transfer is operated by a qualified English-speaking driver. The vehicle is air-conditioned and corresponds to your private group size, there are no other passengers. The transfer company has all the necessary licenses and insurance for its vehicles and drivers to guarantee legal passenger transportation (no Uber or similar).

In the case of a transfer from your accommodation, you will be picked up at the entrance of your guesthouse, lodge or hotel at the agreed time. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation or at the airport.

For transfers from the airport, you will be met personally in the arrivals hall. Please look out for a person carrying a sign with your name on it. If an explicit pick-up point or meeting point is mentioned in your tour book, please go there. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation.

DAY 11 TO DAY 14:

CAPE TOWN

Welcome to the Mother City. Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. To get an overview, your first excursion should be to Table Mountain. A drive along Chapmans Peak Drive, an impressive coastal road that leads past the penguin colony at Boulders Beach to the Cape of Good Hope, is also a must. On the way, you can visit the oldest wine estates on the Cape in Constantia. The V&A Waterfront is inviting with its countless stores and restaurants. The ferries to the former prison island of Robben Island also depart from here. On weekdays, you can explore the city center, the colourful Bo-Kaap district and the Company's Garden on foot without hesitation.

You will stay at Head South Lodge, a small owner-managed boutique hotel in Green Point, just a few minutes' walk from the beach promenade, Green Point Park and various restaurants. The V&A Waterfront can be reached in about five minutes by car. The 22 rooms have a bathroom/WC, a TV, air conditioning, a safe and free WLAN. The Deluxe Rooms are more spacious than the Luxury Rooms. The hotel offers a plunge pool, a veranda, a breakfast room, a lounge and an honesty bar.

HEAD SOUTH LODGE (DELUXE ROOM)

3X OVERNIGHT STAY WITH BREAKFAST

DAY 12: CAPE TOWN

FULL DAY PRIVATE CAPE TOWN CITY SPLENDOUR

You will be picked up from your accommodation in the morning by your private English-speaking tour guide. You set off on a day trip to the highlights of the Mother City, Cape Town. Table Mountain is the landmark par excellence and therefore the first port of call, provided the mountain is not closed due to the weather. You will then visit the lively city center with the shady Company Gardens, the famous market on Greenmarket Square and the colourful Bo-Kaap district. Continue to the Waterfront with its many cafés, restaurants and stores. You can also visit the Two Ocean Aquarium or one of Cape Town's many museums, such as the Castle Of Good Hope, the Museum Of Modern Arts Africa, the District Six Museum or the National Museum. Depending on the time, you can also discover the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. You will be dropped off at your accommodation in the late afternoon.

This is a privately guided English-speaking day tour, no other people take part. The program can be adapted to your individual wishes on site (depending on time), therefore no entrance fees or costs for activities, food and drinks are included in the price (these costs will be paid by you on site) and the tour can also be conducted in German for an additional charge.

DAY 13: CAPE TOWN

FULL DAY PRIVATE CAPE POINT & PENINSULA

Your private English-speaking tour guide will pick you up from your accommodation in the morning. You set off on a day trip to the highlights of the Cape Peninsula. Along the Atlantic suburbs of Camps Bay and Llandudno, you will reach the small harbor of Hout Bay. Here you can take a boat trip to a colony of seals (optional). Continue along the beautiful Chapmans Peak Drive (if open) towards Cape Point with the famous Cape of Good Hope. On the way you make a nice stop for a delicious lunch. If time permits, you can also visit the Cape Point Vineyard. On the way back from the Cape, the next stop is the famous penguin colony at Boulders Beach. After a short stroll through the picturesque Simons Town, the journey continues back towards Cape Town. You will be dropped off at your accommodation in the late afternoon.

This is a privately guided English-speaking day tour, no other people take part. Conservation fees (entrance fees) for Cape Point and Boulders Beach are included in the price, lunch and optional costs are payable locally. The tour can also be conducted in German for an additional charge.

DAY 14: CAPE TOWN

ONEWAY TRANSFER TO CPT AIRPORT

This private transfer is operated by a qualified English-speaking driver. The vehicle is air-conditioned and corresponds to your private group size, there are no other passengers. The transfer company has all the necessary licenses and insurance for its vehicles and drivers to guarantee legal passenger transportation (no Uber or similar).

In the case of a transfer from your accommodation, you will be picked up at the entrance of your guesthouse, lodge or hotel at the agreed time. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation or at the airport.

For transfers from the airport, you will be met personally in the arrivals hall. Please look out for a person carrying a sign with your name on it. If an explicit pick-up point or meeting point is mentioned in your tour book, please go there. You will be driven to your destination and dropped off at your accommodation.

DAY 14: CAPE TOWN

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LOUNGE

As an SA Travel customer, you are something very special and enjoy the comfort that otherwise only Business or First Class travelers can enjoy. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle at the airport on the day of departure and keep your vacation relaxation going for as long as possible.

You will have access to the airport lounge at your international departure airport in Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban. The lounge offers free drinks, snacks, newspapers, TV, WiFi and washing and shower facilities (facilities may vary depending on the lounge). You can use the lounge at the earliest four hours before your departure. Please note that lounge capacity is limited, especially at smaller airports, and access cannot always be guaranteed or there may be waiting times at the entrance.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TRIP

All prices quoted are subject to availability before booking. Errors excepted. Alternative availability, seasonal overlaps or exchange rate fluctuations may lead to price changes. Please request your personal tour offer with your desired travel dates. This tour offer does not include flights (exception: regional flights in Southern Africa explicitly mentioned in the offer).

The child rate applies to one child under the age of 12 staying in their parents' room. One child under the age of two stays free of charge. For children aged 12 and over, the adult rate generally applies. Not all accommodation allows children of all ages.

We recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance and travel health insurance to cover the costs of assistance, including repatriation in the event of accident, illness or death. We can provide a corresponding offer on request.

A passport is required to enter the country. Depending on your nationality, you may need to apply for a visa in advance. Minors under the age of 18 may need to carry additional documents. We will inform you of the exact requirements before you book. Travelers who have stayed in an area at risk of yellow fever must provide proof of a yellow fever vaccination.

This trip is malaria free.

This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Please ask for suitable offers.

The organizer of this trip is South Africa Travel GmbH & Co. KG, Buddestraße 9, 33602 Bielefeld, Germany, Tel +49 521 33676880.

APPROXIMATE ADDITIONAL COSTS THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Long-haul flights to Southern Africa in Economy Class cost from EUR 900, while prices can be well over EUR 1000 in the high season. Flights in Premium Economy Class are available from 1500 EUR, in Business Class flights cost from 2500 EUR (per person for outward and return flights). All prices are average values depending on the airline and season. The actual prices at a given time depend on the number of bookings and may vary. Early booking is recommended, especially in the high season.

A light lunch costs around EUR 5 (small salad, soup) to EUR 8 (pizza, pasta, burger) per person, a dinner around EUR 9 (pizza, pasta, burger, large salad) to EUR 11 (steak, fish) to EUR 21 (three-course meal) per person. Coffee, tea, beer or soft drinks cost around EUR 1.60 per cup or glass. Prices may vary upwards or downwards depending on the region or type of restaurant.

Entrance fees to national parks cost between EUR 5 and EUR 25 per person per day, depending on the size and popularity of the park. Entrance fees to museums or other attractions cost between EUR 3 and EUR 20 per person. Children under the age of 12 usually pay half price.