Welcome to Johannesburg.
As you disembark the aircraft you will be met by my representative and fast-tracked through immigration, assisted with your luggage.
Meet a driver in the arrival hall, and transfer in a private vehicle to the hotel.
After breakfast, meet a driver in reception at the agreed time.
Spend the day exploring Johannesburg.
This tour can be tailored to suit you.
Venture into the heart of Johannesburg, or ‘Jozi’ as the locals call it, on a tour that centres in the vibrant Newtown Cultural District. Start with a historical perspective of the area, and immerse yourself in events chronicled in Museum Africa.
Park off briefly for a cold beer at the must-visit the SAB World of Beer, where you can expect to find 3D movies, floating holograms and the option of a 90-minute tour that tells the tale of the popular South African alcoholic beverage.
Then, continue to gain perspective into the city, and visit the residential neighbourhood ‘grey area’ of Hillbrow. Here you’ll discover how different ethnicities lived happily together – in spite of the apartheid struggle. Then, embrace a face of Africa that has largely disappeared with a visit to the Museum of Man and Science where you’ll marvel at the ‘muti’ shop or medicine shop that includes traditional dried herbs that can cure almost any ailment.
Experience the ‘urban togetherness’ of Jozi residents on the east side of town, and visit the lively neighbourhood of Maboneng. Finally, relax from a day of cultural overload and socialise in one of the many shebeens that used to serve as meeting places for political dissidents.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Learn the history of beer and brewing at SAB World of Beer
• Live like a Jozi local and visit a shebeen for a drink
• Capture the essence of South African history at the Apartheid Museum
• Visit the highest court in the land
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SOWETO TOUR
There are few places in the world whose name is more synonymous with modern-day freedom struggles than South Africa’s township of Soweto. Our Soweto tour is a cultural rollercoaster that will give you a firm overview of the tumultuous and inspirational history of Johannesburg and South Africa.
Brace yourself for an eye-opening and emotional visit to the Hector Pieterson Museum, a space dedicated to the commemoration of high school students who led a peaceful march that quickly transformed into a mass murder.
Take a drive or stroll along Soweto’s visitor-friendly Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world to have housed two Nobel Prize winners. Take note of the public art, especially the Day of the Uprising artwork, as well as memorials and benches that note famous historical sites.
Stop at the original Soweto home of Nelson Mandela, the former ‘safe haven’ for the Mandela’s and their friends, and imagine how they must have lived during the apartheid struggle. Complete your Soweto tour with a visit to the small but significant Kliptown Museum, which pays tribute to the 3, 000 plus oppressed South Africans who formed part of the Congress of the People in 1955.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Eye-opening tour of the Hector Pieterson Memorial and Museum
• View public art in one of South Africa’s most famous streets
• Guided tour of Nelson Mandela’s Soweto home
• View the Freedom Charter signed in 1955 in Kliptown
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MABONENG PRECINCT
The eastern side of Jozi has become the epicentre of an inner-city revitalisation, with Maboneng at its centre. Featuring a revival of arts and culture, this vibrant urban space is one of the most lively and trendy areas of Johannesburg today.
Our guide will lead you through the labyrinth of trendy and inviting coffee shops, restaurants, galleries and creative spaces. You’ll be introduced to the ground-breaking Museum of Africa Design, considered a trans-African cultural centre, and the continent’s first design laboratory.
You’ll then discover the emerging artists at Art Afrique and the WeCreate design studio. In between, you’ll find enticing shopping for all your tastes from vintage boutiques to designer showrooms. Then, let yourself be tempted by some of the most talked-about new cafes, restaurants and nightlife spots in the country.
It’s all very modern and exciting, and a popular place for locals and visitors alike. But with this tour, the story of the past and present of this inner-city neighbourhood is told, giving you a full picture of the community mindfulness and upliftment that has resulted in a successful economic centre and a diverse melting pot of cultures and people.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Shop local design at Market on Main on Sunday’s
• Tour breath-taking street art
• See emerging artists’ collections at Art Afrique
• Visit the Museum of Africa Design, a trans-African cultural centre
ILIOS Johannesburg City (Half Day - AM/PM) - Private
Johannesburg is a booming, happening city and the area close to City Hall and Newtown Cultural Precinct, which has completely transformed the Market Theatre and surrounds, now forms the heart of urban revival.
Duration
4 hours
Departure Times
08.30
After breakfast, check out and meet a driver at the agreed time.
Transfer in private vehicle to the airport.
Board a scheduled flight to Victoria Falls.
On arrival, clear immigration and collect your luggage.
In the arrival hall, you will be warmly greeted by a guide from Matetsi and assisted with your luggage.
Transfer to Zambezi National Park, game viewing along the way to Matetsi.
Settle into camp and head out on an afternoon game or boat cruise.
Your stay at Matetsi will include
Scheduled tour of the Falls, safari activities, sunrise or sunset boat cruise on the Zambezi River, three meals daily, house selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, laundry, conservation contribution to ongoing conservation work in the reserve, emergency medical evacuation
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Another fabulous day on safari.
After breakfast, check out and transfer back to Victoria Falls Airport.
Board a scheduled flight to Mpumalanga International Airport, South Africa
Clear immigration and collect your luggage.
Meet a driver from Dulini and transfer to camp.
This transfer will take up to two hours - once inside the Sabi Sands Reserve - a game view to the lodge.
On safari, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives on safari with your guide, tracker and fellow guests.
Typical daily schedule (subject to change and times may vary slightly in winter/summer)
- 05:00/5:30 am – Wake up call
- Meet in lounge area for morning tea and muffins
- 06:00 am – Depart on a shared game drive
- 09:30/10:00 am – Breakfast
- Relax and unwind /read/swim
- 1:00 pm – Lunch (Some lodges may offer high tea)
- 4:00 pm – High tea & afternoon shared game drive departs (includes sun-downer stop)
- 7:00/7:30 pm – return to the lodge for dinner
On safari, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives on safari with your guide, tracker and fellow guests.
After breakfast and your morning game drive (time permitting), check out and transfer to the Skukuza Airport - which is about a 60-minute drive..
Board a scheduled flight to Cape Town.
On arrival, disembark and collect your luggage.
Meet a driver in the arrival hall and transfer in a private vehicle to the hotel.
After breakfast, meet a guide and embark on a Full day City Tour including Table Mountain, Robben Island
Discover why Cape Town continuously tops the lists of must-visit travel destinations on this day-long tour highlighting the bucket list landmarks of the Mother City.
Join us as we explore the natural wonders of Table Mountain and Lion’s head, with the option to stretch your legs on the mountain hiking trails. Witness the sunrise on the famous ‘table top’ and take in the 360-degree views from the Cableway.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Scenic natural beauty of Table Mountain and Lions Head
• Cultural heritage of Bo Kaap and the Castle of Good Hope
• Urban gardens at Company’s Garden
• Moving history and insights from Robben Island
Below are some suggested activities and sightseeing to do whilst in Cape Town (excluded from your pricing);
- Table Mountain: Walk, hike (and abseil), or take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain.
- Cape Point: The most southern point of the Cape Peninsula and where legends tell us that the two oceans, the Atlantic and the Indian, meet. This conservation area is breath taking and will leave an impression that will stay with you for ever.
- Signal Hill: Watch the historic firing of the Noon Day Gun on the slopes of Signal Hill
- Company Gardens: Feed the squirrels and enjoy tea in the Company Gardens - peace within a buzzing urban metropolis
- Township Cultural Tours: An excellent opportunity to be guided around the townships, interacting with the locals and even having a drink or meal at a sheebeen (tavern) or restaurant.
- Horse ride: On Noordhoek Beach and experience breath-taking views of the ocean and Chapman’s Peak
- Robben Island: Visit this World Heritage Site where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 27 years
- Helicopter Flights: Get a bird’s eye view of Cape Town and take in the sights from a different perspective.
- Paraglide: Over the shores of Camps Bay, boasting some of the most spectacular views in the world
- Beaches: Relax at one of Cape Town’s famous beaches, Clifton, Camps Bay or Llandudno
- Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens & the Boomslang Walkway: This world renowned garden is host to a huge range of South African flora. The Botanical Gardens are well respected for the research they do to protect some of the most endangered species of plants found in the Peninsula. Pack a picnic and enjoy lunch in the Gardens.
- Sundowners: Enjoy your favourite sundowner at one of the many restaurants and pubs in Green Point
- Underground Tunnel & Dungeon Tour: During the early days of Cape Town canals and rivers acted as routes of travel and supplied the Company Gardens and ships with fresh water. Still in existence today these tunnels – approximately two meters in diameter – are located under the busy streets of the CBD and now help with storm water drainage, channel fresh run-off water from Table Mountain (straight into the sea).
- Oranjezicht City Farm - inner city garden: celebrating local food, culture and community through urban farming in Cape Town
- Explore Cape Town on a City Walking Tour: St Georges Cathedral (hear about Desmond Tutu), The Parliament and Presidents house (the land of many capitals), The Old Strand and Old Mutual Building (African style architecture and where the beach used to be), City Hall (where Mandela gave his world famous speech), Green Market Square (“Africa made in China”), The Parade and the Castle of Good Hope (an early pentagon), District Six, The Flower Market (meet South Africa’s National flower “in person”), The Slave Lodge (where thousands of slaves were kept), and Company Gardens (with probably the world’s oldest pear tree and the begging squirrels)
- Experience Bo Kaap on a Walking Tour & Cape Malay Cooking Experience: Long Street (hear about the party street of Cape Town), Auwal Masjeed (the oldest mosque in Cape Town founded by “Tuan Guru” himself), The old tailors house, The Doctors house (where it all started with the different colored houses), Biesmiellah Malay Restaurant and also Cape Malay food, The Atlas Spice Trading Centre (where you can smell the spices of the east and maybe do some shopping), Chiappini Street (arguably the most beautiful street in town – where the cameras start clicking), and Bree Street (trendy cafes, restaurants and bars)
- Enjoy high tea: Spend an afternoon of bliss enjoying high tea at the likes of The One & Only, Mount Nelson, Table Bay, and 12 Apostles Hotel
- Harley Davidson Tours: See Cape Town from the back of a Harley Davidson and careen around the curves of some of the most scenic roads in the world. There’s something exhilarating about being able to smell the sea and feel the wind in your hair
- Power boating around Cape Point: Round the Cape of Storms in a powerboat for a truly unique way to appreciate the stunning views and rugged, dramatic beauty of Cape Point from the ocean.
- Devil’s Peak Brewing Company & The Taproom Restaurant: Producing world class examples of American, Belgian and English style ales. From bold, American IPAs to light and easy drinking session ales.Enjoy a craft beer and food pairing board.
- Mother’s Ruin Gin Bar: A venue that’s purportedly Africa’s first dedicated gin bar, on one of the hippest streets in Cape Town.
- Hope on Hopkins Gin Distillery: Cape Town’s first gin distillery in the heart of the city.
- Simons Town: Coming around the east side of the Peninsula on the False Bay side you can visit Simon’s Town, home to the South African Navy. Whilst in the area, it is definitely worthwhile visiting Boulders Beach which is home to hundreds of African penguins.
- Constantia Wine Estates: The mixture of mountain drives and valleys covered in vines, make this a stunning part of the Cape. The main estates are Buitenverwachting, Constantia Uitsig, Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia and Steenberg.
- Shark Diving: The perfect tour for those who want to get up close and personal with a Great White Shark.
- Mountain Biking: There are escorted trips available on the mountain, around Constantia and in the Cape Point section of the Cape Peninsula National Park.
- Winelands Tour: Visit Stellenbosch with its tree-lined streets and historical architecture; Franschhoek, arguable the most beautiful part of the Winelands and; Paarl, the ‘pearl of the Cape’. Enjoy wine tastings and cellar tours.
- Franschhoek Wine Tram: explore the Franschhoek wine valley on the renovated Tram & Trambus visiting some of the excellent wine estates in the region
Day at leisure.
Meet a guide today and embark on a Full Day Private Wineland Tour
Winemaking is a centuries-old pastime in Cape Town, and there is no shortage of estates that are well known for the craft. This tour introduces you to the signature wines of the Constantia, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch regions, and treats you to a bit of history along the way. Customised to your preference, you can choose to focus your trip on tasting your favourite varietals, or experimenting with the locally grown specialities. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the winemaker or take an intimate cellar tour. Opt for the much-loved wine and cheese pairing, or satisfy your sweet tooth with a wine and chocolate tasting. In between glasses, be sure to look for the vineyard’s art collection. Some estates boast galleries or sculpture gardens that feature local and international artists. In addition to award-winning wine, this region also has a number of spectacular restaurants. Let yourself be tempted by the serene surroundings and culinary delights, and enjoy lunch with a view while testing your newfound wine knowledge.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit award-winning wine estates
• Cellar tours and wine tastings
• Enjoy Cheese & wine or chocolate & wine pairings
• Private wine tasting with owner or winemaker
• Discover the Franschhoek Valley & visit picturesque Stellenbosch
• Delectable dining experiences
• Breath-taking photo opportunities
• So much more to do!
Meet a guide at the agreed time and embark on a full-day Cape Point and Peninsular Tour.
Nowhere else in the world treats you to the level of scenic beauty that’s on offer in the Cape Peninsula. Experience it all on this spectacular day tour that introduces you to the rugged coastline while en-route to renowned Cape Point.
Pass the city’s famed beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton, before heading to Chapman’s Peak Drive. This impressive 15km route cuts into the jagged mountains surrounding Hout Bay harbour, offering unspoiled views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Once you arrive at Cape Point Nature Reserve, you’ve entered the renowned south-westernmost point of the African continent. It’s here that famous shipwrecks throughout history have left their skeletons.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Impressive views from Chapman’s Peak Drive
- Natural and historical wonders of Cape Point
- Playful penguins at Boulders Beach
- Seaside villages of Simon’s Town and Kalk Bay
After breakfast, check out and meet a driver at the agreed time.
Transfer to the airport in a private vehicle.
Board a chartered flight to Tswalu.
On arrival at Tswalu airstrip you will be warmly greeted by your guide and tracker.
Transfer to camp, game viewing along the way.
Your stay at Tswalu will include
Activities includes private game viewing vehicle with a dedicated guide and tracker, walking safaris, nature walks, including traditional plant use interpretation, habituated meerkats, horse riding and bird watching, some of the oldest bushman rock engravings in Africa, visit to the community clinic and pre-school, the Tswalu Foundation research projects, involvement in all wildlife project work currently on the property
On safari, enjoy morning and afternoon game viewing activities with your tracker and guide.
On safari, enjoy morning and afternoon game viewing activities with your tracker and guide.
All good things need to come to an end.
Check out and meet your guide at the agreed time.
Transfer to the airstrip, board the chartered flight bound for Johannesburg.
On arrival in Johannesburg, you will be transferred back to the International Terminal.
