Tour Of South Africa 8 Days

Day 1: ARRIVE IN JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

Upon arrival at the airport and after completion of immigration formalities, baggage claim, and customs, you will be met at the arrival hall by our expert tour guide and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, you will have time to settle down and unpack.
Overnight at Maslow Hotel

Day 2: (RISE TO FREEDOM TOUR- SOWETO)

Have breakfast, refresh, and be ready for today: Which details an understanding of South Africa’s history and transformation.
You will travel along the footpaths of the freedom fighters and experience the City of Johannesburg and Soweto through their eyes. Highlights will include:
The Hector Petersen Memorial, the spot where 12-year-old Hector was shot during the Soweto uprisings.
Regina Mundi Church. The church was a meeting place for activists deprived of any other place to meet. It played a role in Soweto’s most significant day, when students, revolting against the imposition of Afrikaans teaching by the apartheid government, ran into the church. They were followed by police, who shot and injured many; firing teargas and damaging the marble altar and the figure of Christ, the bullet holes are still visible in the ceiling

Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital the largest hospital in the world; was named in honor of the African National Congress leader who was assassinated in 1993. Mandela’s House comprises four inter-leading rooms, containing an assortment of memorabilia, paintings, and photographs of the Mandela family as well as a collection of honorary doctorates bestowed on Nelson Mandela from universities and institutions around the world. Freedom Square, the place where the Freedom Charter was adopted as the guiding document of the government.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Maslow Hotel

Day 3: PILANESBERG NATIONAL PARK AND LESEDI CULTURAL VILLAGE FULL DAY TOUR

After breakfast, we depart to Pilanesberg National Park for a safari. The Park boasts a healthy population of lions, buffaloes, leopards, elephants, and black and white rhinos – Africa’s Big Five. There is an extensive range of rare and common species of wildlife including the brown hyena, sable, wild dogs, cheetah, giraffe, and hippos. More than 360 species of birds are found in this park. After lunch drive to Lesedi Cultural Village. On the way we stop at the Market where you have a wide variety of Southern Africa-made goods perfect as souvenirs. Continue to Lesedi where upon arrival you will be welcomed in the Ndebele village before settling down to a multimedia presentation on the history of South Africa’s rainbow nation. The presentation is followed by a guided tour of each of the 4 unique cultural villages where you will learn the various cultural rituals and folklore of South Africa’s ethnic groups and learn a few key phrases of the local languages. A traditional cultural performance rounds off the day’s activities, followed by a dinner buffet of African fare fit for a king, hosted in the 200-seater Nyama Choma restaurant, with a wide variety of meats such as impala, ostrich, or crocodile. At the end of the evening, gather around the open fire to listen to tales of African mythology, or be escorted back to their cozy traditional house by a host family. Return to Johannesburg for overnight. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight at Maslow Hotel

Day 4: JOHANNESBURG – CAPE TOWN

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cape Town. On arrival in Cape Town, you will be met, assisted, and transferred to your hotel located near to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The rest of the day is at leisure in this sprawling city that boasts a multitude of entertainment and recreational activities, ranging from the outdoors to a vibrant nightlife. The culture of this city is reflected in its architecture, cuisine, and music. The vast range of shopping opportunities includes bargaining with vendors at Green Market Square Flea Market, as well as visits to the upscale and stylish shopping malls. The huge variety of restaurants that caters to every taste, from fast-food and casual to elegant, reflects the multicultural history of the Cape. Within its warm summer, temperate winter, and friendly communities, the Mother City is an ideal all–year vacation destination.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Radisson Red Waterfront

Day 5: CAPE TOWN- ROBBEN ISLAND & CAPE TOWNSHIPS

After breakfast, take the ferry to Robben Island, the former prison where the late President Mandela spent many years incarcerated – now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Robben Island is followed by a Cultural Tour of Cape Townships. Here you will have the opportunity to interact with different Communities – including Langa, Cape Town’s oldest formal township. You will gain insights into the legacy of apartheid and the country’s struggle for democracy. In Gugulethu township, visit a community-driven project and observe artisans and crafters at work.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Radisson Red Waterfront

Day 6: CAPE POINT & WINE COUNTRY TOUR

Early morning tour of Table Mountain. Ride the state-of-the-art cable car that rotates 360 degrees on its way to the top, offering a panoramic view of the city. After Table Mountain, continue a tour of the Cape Peninsula including a visit to a wine cellar. Drive along the breathtaking Atlantic coastline, past the world-famous Clifton and Camps Bay Beaches, Bakoven, Llandudno, and through Hout Bay. Continue along the world-renowned magnificent Chapman’s Peak Drive through the quaint seaside village of Scarborough to the Cape of Good Hope in Table Mountain National Park. Enjoy complimentary tea/ coffee and biscuits at the much-photographed Cape of Good Hope signboard before arriving at the Flying Dutchman Funicular for an incredibly beautiful view from the base of the old Cape Point lighthouse. Lunch will be at Sea forth near Boulders. After lunch continue to the Constantia Valley Wine Route, one of 9 routes in South Africa. Enjoy a tasting of fine wine at one of the carefully selected estates. Enjoy a scenic drive back to Cape Town past Botanical Gardens.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Radisson Red Waterfront

Day 7:  CAPE TOWN AND VICINITY

In the morning go on a Cultural Tour of Cape Townships where you will have the opportunity to interact with residents of Langa, Cape Town’s oldest formal township. Here you will gain insights into the legacy of apartheid and the country’s struggle for democracy.
Join a 90-minute sunset cruise from Cape Town and watch the Atlantic Ocean stretching away from the Table Mountain range as the sun goes down. Watch the sea while sipping on local sparkling wine. After the cruise, enjoy a 3-course meal at a sea-facing restaurant.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight at Radisson Red Waterfront

Day 8: CAPE TOWN – DEPART

Leisure time until you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Meal(s) Included: Breakfast