Highlights of South Africa

Highlights of South Africa

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$5604

Highlights of South Africa

14 Days Starting in Gqeberha, South Africa and ending in Cape Town, South Africa

Visiting: Gqeberha, Kariega Game Reserve Eastern Cape, Tsitsikamma, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Cape Winelands, Cape Town

Tour operator:

Cox & Kings

Recommended For:

50 plus, Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

11 - 18

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

15-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:
English
Private Available:

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From:
$5604 (USD) including Flights from the UK

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Tour Overview

This escorted tour blends a selection of South Africa’s quintessential experiences into a well-paced itinerary for lovers of wildlife, walks, and wine. Go on safari in a private Big-Five reserve, ascend Table Mountain by cable car, tour and taste your way around Cape Wineland vineyards, and admire the renowned scenery along Route 62.

Highlights

  • Wildlife viewing in a private safari reserve handpicked by Cox & Kings

  • Experience the famous Knysna lagoon by historic boat

  • Enjoy the picturesque route 62 – a real gem of the Greater Karoo

  • Tour world-class vineyards on a private wine-tasting ‘safari’

  • Small group size – average 10 people (max 18)

  • No single supplement on selected departure dates (limited availability)

Places You'll See

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Itinerary

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Day 1 : Fly To Port Elizabeth

Location: Gqeberha

Accommodation Name: none

Meals Included: No Meals

Fly overnight from London (regional connections available) to Port Elizabeth via Johannesburg.

Day 2 : Port Elizabeth

Location: Gqeberha

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Kariega River Lodge

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Arrive in Port Elizabeth and transfer to the Kariega Game Reserve. After lunch, join a late-afternoon safari drive within the reserve, rounded off with sundowners. Spend 3 nights at the Kariega River Lodge.

Day 3 : Kariega Game Reserve (Or Similar)

Location: Kariega Game Reserve Eastern Cape

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Keriega River Lodge (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Board specialist safari vehicles for morning and late-afternoon safari drives in a ‘Big Five’ wildlife reserve. Cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and an assortment of antelope species also roam these lands.

Day 4 : Kariega Game Reserve (Or Similar)

Location: Kariega Game Reserve Eastern Cape

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Kariega River Lodge or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

At leisure.

Day 5 : Tsitsikamma & Knysna

Location: Tsitsikamma, Knysna

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Knysna Hollow

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After an early morning wildlife drive, head to the Tsitsikamma National Park. Here you can take a scenic walk and cross the suspension bridge that spans the gorge at the Storms River mouth. Then continue west to the coastal town of Knysna. Overnight at Knysna Hollow.

Day 6 : Knysna

Location: Knysna

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Knysna Hollow (or similar).

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Cruise across a stunning lagoon to the Knysna Heads aboard the John Benn, a classic boat named after a legendary harbour pilot. Then enjoy a leisurely stroll through the Featherbed Nature Reserve. The next day is at leisure to relax or join an optional excursion.

Day 7 : Knysna

Location: Knysna

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Knysna Hollow (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

At leisure.

Day 8 : Oudtshoorn

Location: Oudtshoorn

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: De Zeekoe

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive to Oudtshoorn, known as the ‘ostrich capital of the world’. Take a guided tour of the Cango Caves, one of Africa’s most spectacular natural rock formations. Its vast network of tunnels and chambers, which extends for over 4 km, is adorned with delicate stalagmites and stalactites. Then enjoy lunch and an informative excursion to a working ostrich farm, where you will come face to face with the world’s largest birds. Overnight at Swartberg Country Manor (or similar).

Day 9 : Cape Winelands

Location: Cape Winelands

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Head out on an optional early morning meerkat adventure, meeting rescued meerkats accompanied by an expert guide (£30pp). Then continue along the scenic Route 62. Stop at the quirky town of Barrydale for lunch (payable locally). Stay 2 nights in the Winelands at the Le Franschhoek.

Day 10 : Cape Winelands

Location: Cape Winelands

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Spend a full day touring the Cape Winelands. Drive through mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads between the golden triangle of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. Then join a 4x4 wine-tasting safari at Warwick Wine Estate, sampling ‘Big Five’ grape varieties.

Day 11 : Cape Winelands & Cape Town

Location: Cape Winelands, Cape Town

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cape Town Hollow

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Take a guided morning walk around Stellenbosch, including a visit to the village museum charting the history of the region. Transfer to Cape Town for an afternoon to explore the bustling V&A waterfront, followed by dinner at a local home in the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood, tasting authentic Cape Malay cuisine. Stay 2 nights at Cape Town Hollow.

Day 12 : Cape Town

Location: Cape Town

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cape Town Hollow

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula, including an Atlantic seaboard drive past fishing villages and the seaside suburbs of Camps Bay and Hout Bay, finishing at Cape Point. Return via the penguin colony at Boulders Beach, and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a stylish restaurant.

Day 13 : Cape Town

Location: Cape Town

Accommodation Name: None

Meals Included: Breakfast

Begin your final morning in spectacular fashion: ascending to the top of Table Mountain via cable car (weather permitting; excursion may take place on Day 11). Transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home, or extend your journey – perhaps with a visit to Victoria Falls or a beach stay in Mauritius.

Day 14 : Cape Town - Fly To The Uk

Location: Cape Town

Accommodation Name: None

Meals Included: No Meals

Arrive in London.

What's Included

  • 4-star accommodation

  • Flexible - extensions, room & flight upgrades available

  • Small group size - average 10 people (max 18)

  • International flights

  • Internal flights as specified

  • Transfers in air-conditioned vehicle

  • Experienced local tour manager

  • Welcome drink to meet the group & guide

  • Guided sightseeing & entrance fees

  • Safari experiences included, as well as wine tasting

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What's Not Included

  • Country Entry Visas

  • Tipping and Gratuities

Check out our Q&As

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    All prices for Cox & Kings holidays include international flights, except where indicated. For all destinations, you may be able to arrange your own flights. If you wish to do so, the cost will be deducted from the tour price.

  • What is the maximum group size?

    All Cox & Kings group tours have a maximum group size of 18 and average just 14 guests. Travelling in such a small group allows you to make stronger and deeper connections with fellow travellers.

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    Superior: Most Cox & Kings tours fall under this category and are based in 4- or 5-star accommodation where available, or the best alternative elsewhere.

  • Can Cox & Kings arrange my visa?

    We cannot arrange your visa but we can recommend a reputable visa assistance company who can help with your application. Please contact your tour consultant for details.



  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Yes. Quoted prices include all entrance fees.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes. We only work with passionate local guides who have a firm grasp of English – so they can answer all your questions and offer invaluable insight into your destination.

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    If a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers, we will either offer for you to take your holiday on a private basis (which may involve a supplement), or you will be fully refunded.

  • Why do I have to pay more for my holiday if I am a single traveller?

    Most hotels around the world charge more per person for a single occupancy room than for a shared twin room, because the cost of maintaining a room for one person can be almost as high as it is for two. In addition, many single occupancy rooms are the same as twin / double rooms.

  • What is the difference between a 'single' supplement and 'sole' supplement?

    A 'single' traveller is someone occupying a single room while travelling with one or more other people, for example a single person travelling on a group tour. A 'sole' traveller is someone travelling on their own. As a single traveller on a group tour (except those in the SoloTravellers collection), please check the single supplement price. If you wish to add an extension to that tour, please th

  • When will I get my tickets?

    Travel documents will be sent approximately two weeks prior to departure (third party suppliers' policies may vary), unless your booking is made within six weeks of departure, in which case final documents will be sent as soon as possible.

  • When do I need to pay my final balance?

    Final payment must be made no less than 75 days before departure.

  • Why do I have to pay more for my holiday if I am a single traveller?

    Most hotels around the world charge more per person for a single occupancy room than for a shared twin room, because the cost of maintaining a room for one person can be almost as high as it is for two. In addition, many single occupancy rooms are the same as twin / double rooms. The Solo Travellers collection of small group tours is specially created to include accommodation based on single occu

  • Can Cox & Kings arrange my visa?

    We cannot arrange your visa but we can recommend a reputable visa assistance company who can help with your application. Please contact your tour consultant for details.

  • Do your prices include flights?

    All prices for Cox & Kings holidays include international flights, except where indicated. Australasia and Canada holidays do not include international flights so that you may benefit from the best prices at the time you choose to book, taking advantage of major seasonal variations and short term special offers. For all destinations, you may be able to arrange your own flights. If you wish to do

  • What is a non-exclusive escorted group tour?

    The vast majority of our group tours are exclusive to Cox & Kings clients. However, there are a few exceptions where holidaymakers who booked their tour with another travel company travel in the group.

  • When will I get a detailed itinerary?

    If you are travelling on a group tour, you will receive a detailed itinerary with your travel pack. If travelling on a private basis, you will receive your detailed itinerary with your confirmation invoice.

  • What are the four tour categories

    ***LUXURY These are our most comfortable tours and will usually feature 5-star deluxe accommodation throughout*** ***SUPERIOR Most Cox & Kings tours fall under this category and are based in 4- or 5-star accommodation where available, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***STANDARD Simpler in emphasis, these itineraries typically feature 4-star or good 3-star accommodation throughout, or the best alternative elsewhere*** ***DISCOVERY Best suited to the hardier traveller, these tours typically include some quite basic accommodation, possibly longer and rougher road journeys and, in some cases, more strenuous activities, such as trekking***

  • Do I need inoculations?

    Many of our destinations have recommended health precautions, which you can read about in our regional documents and health pages. However, we recommend that you contact your doctor who will be able to give you professional advice, arrange any vaccinations and give advice on malaria protection. Alternatively, visit the NHS website for more information.

  • What happens if a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers? Will it be cancelled?

    If a group tour does not reach its minimum numbers, we will either offer for you to take your holiday on a private basis (which may involve a supplement), or you will be fully refunded.

Reviews from Travellers on this Tour

Steven  

Well looked after before and during

We were well looked after before and during our v

We were well looked after before and during our vacation. Top class accommodation and guides.

Jessica  

Knowledgeable Staff and Excellent Service

Knowledgeable staff and excellent service that 'go

Knowledgeable staff and excellent service that 'goes the extra mile'. I have been on several holidays through Cox and Kings over the last 20 years and have always been more than satisfied

Yvonne  

Great itinerary and great service

Great itinerary and great service from Cox & Kings

Great itinerary and great service from Cox & Kings. I will definitely use them in the future.

Paul  

A Relaxed Way to Book a Holiday

Sue and I have travelled with Cox & Kings a number

Sue and I have travelled with Cox & Kings a number of times and have always booked direct with them. For this latest trip, I again contacted them direct and spoke to their travel advisor for the chosen area for a tailor-made holiday. I found him empathetic, knowledgeable and understanding of my requirements. An initial itinerary was prepared which after due consideration and discussion was cheerfully amended and agreed on. There was no pressure put on me and I found it, as usual, a good experience. Holiday now booked and I am looking forward to the trip.

Suzie  

Delighted Customers!

My partner and myself have been regular travellers

My partner and myself have been regular travellers for over 20 years and up to now been loyal to a rival company. After an incident with them, we decided to change loyalty and try C&K. Was absolutely a good move. For the past couple years I have spoken to Sabastian Gittany, what a delight to be able to speak to the same consultant! I was immediately impressed with the service, he was extremely helpful, polite and nothing is too much trouble. Sabastian has an immense knowledge through his own travel experiences, which in turn helped us to ensure we booked the right holiday for us. As a result of the excellent service we received from Sabastian we have booked 4 holidays for 2022, the first being Egypt Nile Cruise, which he tailored and with lots discussions finally created an itinerary for us, so we are delighted.

Haig  

Exceptional Service

I have frequently used Cox and Kings and they nev

I have frequently used Cox and Kings and they never disappoint. They organise whatever I want and the great thing about their group tours is that they always include some free time. Other companies tend to pack far too much in to their schedules. I have found everyone I have ever dealt with keen to provide the best possible service.

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Dates & Availability

Thursday - Wednesday

Aug 22, 2024 - Sep 04, 2024
$5604 (USD)

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Thursday - Wednesday

Oct 03, 2024 - Oct 16, 2024
$5978 (USD)

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Thursday - Wednesday

Oct 31, 2024 - Nov 13, 2024
$5853 (USD)

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Thursday - Wednesday

Nov 21, 2024 - Dec 04, 2024
$5853 (USD)

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Thursday - Wednesday

Jan 23, 2025 - Feb 05, 2025
$6102 (USD)

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Thursday - Wednesday

Feb 06, 2025 - Feb 19, 2025
$6352 (USD)

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Wednesday - Tuesday

Mar 05, 2025 - Mar 18, 2025
$6726 (USD)

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Wednesday - Tuesday

Apr 02, 2025 - Apr 15, 2025
$6227 (USD)

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Wednesday - Tuesday

Aug 20, 2025 - Sep 02, 2025
$5728 (USD)

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Wednesday - Tuesday

Sep 03, 2025 - Sep 16, 2025
$6227 (USD)

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Wednesday - Tuesday

Oct 01, 2025 - Oct 14, 2025
$6352 (USD)

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Wednesday - Tuesday

Oct 29, 2025 - Nov 11, 2025
$6352 (USD)

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Wednesday - Tuesday

Nov 19, 2025 - Dec 02, 2025
$6352 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Cox & Kings requires a minimum deposit of 15% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cox & kings charges.

    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.

    At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.