Classic South Africa with Livingstone Extension
Holiday Highlights
- Experience the colourful traditions of the Lesedi Cultural Village
- Visit the Apartheid Museum
- Discover stunning scenery on the panoramic route including famous God’s Window
- Enjoy a full day’s Game Drive in the Kruger National Park
- Visit tiny Swaziland
- Learn about the battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift
- Fly from Johannesburg to ‘Friendly City’ Port Elizabeth
- Journey on the beautiful Garden Route to Knysna
- See the extraordinary Cango Caves and visit an Ostrich Farm
- Stay in the heart of the scenic Winelands
- Enjoy a wine-tasting tour
- Journey through the Cape to enjoy three days in Cape Town
What's Included
- 14 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation, plus two nights on the aircraft
- Three lunches and dinner on four nights
- Outbound flight to Johannesburg, an internal flight between Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth, and returning from Cape Town via Johannesburg
- Coach travel and transfers throughout
- Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
Itinerary
Day 1
Fly south to Johannesburg.
Day 2
Fly to Johannesburg and upon arrival meet your tour manager and transfer to the Lesedi Cultural Village, for a two-night stay in traditional surroundings – with rooms with modern conveniences – in the heart of the World Heritage Site of the Cradle of Humankind. Enjoy dinner and your first night under the African sky. This evening, enjoy the hospitality of your Lesedi hosts, Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, Basotho and Ndebele tribes-people who will introduce their cultures, show you their homes and demonstrate traditional music and dancing.
Classic South Africa with Livingstone Extension Touring Hotels
The hotels used on our tours will meet the standard of a good, three-star European hotel. Rooms will have private bathrooms, telephones and TV. The vast majority will also have tea- and coffee-making facilities. There will always be a bar or restaurant on site or nearby.
Lesedi Cultural Village, near Johannesburg (nights 2-3)
Casa do Sol, Hazyview (night 4)
Unyati Safrai Lodge, Hectorspruit (nights 5-6)
Goodersons Natal Spa, Paulpietersburg in KwaZulu Natal (night 7)
Grey Goose Game Lodge, Newcastle (night 8)
Kelway Hotel, Port Elizabeth (night 9)
Ilita Lodge, Mossel Bay (nights 10-11)
De Zalze Lodge, Stellenbosch (night 12)
Aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites, Cape Town (nights 13-15)
The David Livingstone Hotel and Spa (nights 16-18)
Itinerary changes
Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.
Hotel transfer times
The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.
Passports and visas
A visa is not required for UK citizens travelling to South Africa, but your passport must be valid for six months beyond the date of entry to the country and have two adjacent blank pages. Special entry rules apply for children under 18 years.
Foreign Office Travel Advice
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.
Luggage allowance
You are permitted to take one suitcase per person on the aircraft, which should not exceed 23kg.
Special requirements
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.
Disabled access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made. In many developing countries access is sometimes not as easy as at home. Should you have walking difficulties, getting around monuments and attractions may be harder and, in some cases, impossible. Should you have any concerns whatsoever please do contact us prior to travel.
Travel vaccinations
Requirements and advice can vary over time, and from person to person, so please contact your GP about eight weeks before your trip to check whether you need any vaccinations or any other preventive measures.
Changes to your hotels
Should circumstances require, we reserve the right to accommodate you in alternative hotels, of a similar standard, nearby. Full details of your hotels will be sent with your Final Travel Documents.
Terms and conditions
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