HANUKKAH 2026:
AFRICA IS CALLING- 5 STAR , THREE ICONIC HIGHLIGHTS, 10 NIGHTS / 11 DAYS
Itinerary Starts: Thursday, 3 December 2026 in Cape Town International Airport [CPT]
Itinerary Ends: Sunday 13 December 2026, in Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport [JNB]
This 5-star tour is ideal for all ages. We combine the sophistication of Cape Town , with a tour of the Upper Zambezi and Victoria Falls, and Chobe National Park in Botswana. We then head to our final stop, a luxury Big 5 safari in Siviti on the edge of the iconic Kruger National Park. Its a tour of high levels of personalised service, stunning suites in handpicked boutique hotels and lodges.
Hanukkah 2026 opens a rare and significantly interesting travel window: the secret sweet spot before South Africa’s festive-season rush in late December. This year, on the Jewish calendar, is the moment when Cape Town is glowing, Greater Kruger National Park is fresh and green, wildlife is at its most alive, and travellers can still unlock exceptional value before peak holiday demand pushes up flights, lodge rates, and availability pressure. Victoria Falls is quiet and peaceful this time of year, and the visitor numbers are very manageable.
This is not just another December trip — it is an underrated opportunity to experience South Africa at its most inspiring, without waiting until the most expensive festive weeks. Start in Cape Town for long sunny days, Atlantic sea air, Table Mountain, coastal drives, penguins, gardens, Jewish heritage, and meaningful Shabbos time. Then trade the city for the bush, where Kruger’s early-December landscapes are lush, dramatic, and filled with newborn wildlife.
Why This Secret Travel Window Works
- Best-value timing: Early December sits just before the festive rush, when international flights, lodge rates, and premium availability can become far more competitive than the peak holiday weeks.
- Underrated season: Many travellers overlook this period, yet it delivers summer energy in Cape Town and green-season magic in Greater Kruger.
- More trip for the money: Travelling before peak demand can help guests stretch their budget into better routing, stronger accommodation, richer experiences, or added comfort.
- Cape Town gives the soul: beauty, culture, coastline, Jewish heritage, and meaningful time together.
- Kruger gives the wonder: Big Five safari, baby-season wildlife[AL1] , dramatic skies, and the thrill of the wild — all during a magical time when many animals give birth, filling the bush with newborn antelope, zebra, wildebeest, and other young wildlife. It is a season of renewal, movement, and unforgettable safari moments.
- The timing gives the edge: travellers get the magic of December without arriving at the height of festive-season crowds and pricing.
The smartest travellers know: the weeks before the festive rush can be the hidden gem of the South African summer. You still get the sunshine, the safari drama, the once-in-a-lifetime setting, and the joy of travelling over Hanukkah — but with a stronger chance of securing better value before the holiday surge begins.
3 nights in Cape Town: Clarendon Bantry Bay, Cape Point, Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach, Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch, the Jewish Museum, and Shabbos in one of the world’s most beautiful cities.
3 nights on the Upper Zambezi, near Victoria Falls: Mukwa River lodge, offering river safaris, rainforest walks near the Victoria Falls, Village tour, and optional visit to Chobe National Park in Botswana.
4 nights near Kruger: Siviti Timbavati Plains Lodge, game drives, Big Five encounters, green-season scenery, newborn wildlife, in one of the greatest wildlife conservation regions on the planet. ( We enjoy a Pay 3/ Stay 4 offer here, as our Hanukkah gift to your guests!)
Kosher Arrangements
Cape Town
We will arrange delicious kosher meals from a trusted local kosher caterer, allowing you to enjoy your meals at the hotel.
Mukwa river lodge and Siviti Timbavati Plains.
Kosher meals are prepared by the local chef trained in kosher protocols in a separate kosher kitchen, using the existing kosher kit. All ingredients and menus are pre approved by our Kosher menu planner, with the appropriate Hechshers.
A Mashgiach will be present.
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3 Dec 2026 |
day 0 |
The Clarendon Bantry Bay | Cape Town |
3 nights |
D,B&B |
3 Dec 2026 |
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6 Dec 2026 |
day 3 |
Mukwa River Lodge | Victoria Falls (Zambia) |
3 nights |
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6 Dec 2026 |
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9 Dec 2026 |
day 6 |
Siviti Timbavati Plains | Thornybush Game Reserve |
4 nights |
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9 Dec 2026 |
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D,B&B: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast |
FB+: Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities |
11 Days / 10 Nights
Reference Number: 5 STAR WEB PROMOTION
Special Interests: Big 5 Safari, Victoria Falls, Oceans and safaris, Kosher
Early Bird Discount:
USD 12 950 per person sharing.
Currency Notice:
Please confirm the exchange rate with your consultant on the day of payment.
USD amounts are provided for comparison purposes only.
Payment Terms:
Early Bird Discount Validity: The early bird discount is valid for the first 3 rooms sold per departure.
*1st Deposit: A 25% deposit is required within 7 days of booking to secure the early bird special.
2nd Deposit: A further 25% deposit is due no later than 90 days before travel
Final balance: Due 30 days before travel ( 03 Nov 2026)
Package Terms:
A minimum of 4 people are required for a guaranteed departure.
The maximum group size is 8 people.
Should any lodge or hotel become unavailable, guests will be accommodated at an alternative property of equal or comparable standard.
Peak Safari Season Cancellation Terms:
A 20% cancellation/administration fee (calculated on the total trip cost) is non-refundable, as this departure falls within peak safari season.
Guests are required to take out comprehensive travel insurance that covers cancellation, curtailment, and medical costs.
Includes:
Cape Town - South Africa
- VIP meet and greet upon arrival at Cape Town Airport and departure at Johannesburg Airport
- Welcome dinner on first night of arrival.
- Breakfast daily and Shabbat meals
- Return private airport transfers
- Porterage
- Full-day highlights of Cape Town tour.
- Flight from Cape Town to Hoedspruit in Economy class
Mukwa river Lodge- Livingstone Zambia
- Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Kosher meals will be prepared in a separate kosher kitchen with the existing kosher kit
- Mashgiach
- Local drinks
- Airport transfers
- Morning and afternoon Zambezi river safaris and Tour of the falls.
- Flight from Cape Town - Victoria Falls economy class
- Flight from Victoria Falls - Nelspruit( KMIA) airport economy class.
- All tourism and government-related taxes
Siviti Timbavati Plains lodge- South Africa
- Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Kosher meals will be prepared in a separate kosher kitchen with the existing kosher kit
- Mashgiach
- Local drinks
- Airport transfers
- Morning and afternoon safari activities
- Shabbat meals
- Flight from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg in Economy class
- All tourism and government-related taxes
Excludes:
- International flights to start at Cape Town International Airport.
- International flights to return from Johannesburg International Airport.
- All drinks.
- Additional activities or spa treatments
- Lunches and dinners in Cape Town outside of Shabbat.
- Any meals not stipulated as included
- Scheduled domestic and regional airline ticket fluctuations due to available seats in the class or the fare basis quoted
- Accommodation price fluctuations due to availability or room category upgrades
- Any items of personal expense – i.e. curio shop, laundry, telephone calls, etc., not specified as included
- Any items not mentioned in the inclusions
- Gratuities are not included
- Health requirements ( you only need malaria medications on this journey)
- Travel Insurance
- Excess baggage on domestic flights
