Three Cities Tour

Our tour begins in the Mother City, Cape Town, which is home to one of the Seven Natural Wonders, Table Mountain, and has also been ranked as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. This is followed by a tour of the third most populous city in the country, Durban - also known as ‘Surf City’- located on the east coast of South Africa. The Durban Harbour is one of the busiest ports in Africa and the miles of golden beaches bring plenty of tourists who come to enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean as well as the wildlife reserves found further north. We finish off our trip in the ‘City of Gold’, Johannesburg, or affectionately known as ‘Jozi’. This is the largest city in South Africa and the centre of commerce and industry; as with most big cities, the energy levels are high and the pace a lot faster. History will unfold as we navigate these roads and enter the heartbeat of the nation.  The unique landscapes, cultures, and atmosphere of these destinations will paint a brilliant picture of South Africa’s extraordinary diversity.

ITINERARY

Day 1

• Collected from Cape Town International Airport – please look out for a board on which your name will be displayed

• Transferred to your hotel

• Check in

• The rest of the day is at leisure to familiarise yourself with your surroundings, catch up on some rest, or go exploring

Overnight: Cape Town Hotel B&B

Day 2

• Today you will be collected at 9am and given an insightful tour of the Mother City – places of interest include: The Bo-Kaap; South African Museum; Green Market Square; we will finish at the V&A Waterfront where you can enjoy a bite to eat and do some shopping

• After lunch we will make our way to the Table Mountain Cable Car (weather permitting) for your ascent up the mountain – the views are exceptional!

• If time allows, we will finish the day off watching the sun set from Signal Hill

Overnight: Cape Town Hotel B&B

Day 3

• Early morning departure for the Cape Point Nature Reserve. Our route takes us around the Atlantic on a very scenic drive through Cape Town’s beaching hotspots such as Bantry Bay, Camps Bay, Llandudno and onto Hout Bay where we will have an ‘interval’ before continuing our journey

• Visit the Hout Bay Market and pick up a souvenir or two

• We will drive along one of the most incredible marine routes in the world, Chapman’s Peak (aka ‘Chappies’), before arriving at our destination

• Catch the Cape Furnicular to the top and be welcomed by magnificent views of Cape Point – congratulations, you have arrived at the most southwestern point on the African continent!

• Our trip ends with a visit to Boulders beach to meet the endangered African Penguin species

Overnight: Cape Town Hotel B&B

Day 4

• Collected at 9am from your guesthouse/hotel in Cape Town and head for the winelands

• We start our day with a visit to Stellenbosch with wine tasting on a beautiful estate

• Travel to Franschhoek and enjoy award-winning wines in an idyllic setting

• After wine tasting we will have the chance to explore Franschhoek and have a bite to eat at one of the many exceptional restaurants/ cafes in this area. The village is lined with shops and specialist stores, arts and crafts studios and collectables. It houses some beautiful Art Galleries which sell paintings of local renowned artists

• Return to Cape Town in the late afternoon

Overnight: Cape Town Hotel B&B

Day 5

• Morning transfer to Cape Town International Airport

• Flight ex Cape Town to KwaZulu-Natal (King Shaka International Airport)

• Collected from King Shaka and transferred to your guesthouse in Umhlanga Rocks

• This afternoon you will be collected for a Durban City Tour visiting places such as: the Golden Mile; Moses Mabhida Stadium, the bustling Victoria Market, and the Durban Harbour

Overnight: Durban Guesthouse B&B

Day 6

• Approximately 2.5 hours from Durban lies Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve – the oldest proclaimed reserve in Africa and the very place that saved the white rhino from the brink of extinction! You will be collected at 6am from your guesthouse, arriving at Hluhluwe at approximately 9am

• Big Five Safari experience

• We enjoy lunch at one of the camps in the reserve

• Continue searching for wildlife after lunch before returning to our guesthouse in the late afternoon

Overnight: Durban Guesthouse B&B

Day 7

• Today we travel inland to explore the Midlands Meander – an 80km arts and crafts route in the heart of the KwaZulu-Natal

• Visit Howick Falls and the Mandela Capture Site

• Lunch at Piggly Wiggly, an outdoor restaurant and boutique store centre

• This afternoon will take us to Ardmore Ceramics – a proudly South African business created by a local entrepreneur

Overnight: Durban Hotel B&B

Day 8

• Your guesthouse is in walking distance from the beach and village. Today is at leisure to chill out and enjoy the African sun! If shopping is what you came for, then Gateway Shopping Centre is nearby where you will find a range of designer outlets and local stores. There are also a host of adventure activities you can choose from such as dolphin boat rides or a sunset cruise

Overnight: Durban Hotel B&B

Day 9

• This morning you will be transferred to King Shaka International Airport

• Flight ex Durban to Johannesburg

• Collected from O.R Tambo International Airport and transferred to your hotel

• Check in

• Afternoon at leisure

Overnight: Johannesburg Hotel B&B

Day 10

• After breakfast we will embark on a city tour of Johannesburg, the largest and wealthiest city in South Africa and the economic powerhouse of Southern Africa

• Travel to Soweto Township for lunch on the vibrant Vilakazi Street – the only street in the world to have produced two Noble Peace Prize winners (Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu)

Overnight: Johannesburg Hotel B&B

Day 11

• This morning we visit the Apartheid Museum for a deeper understanding into South Africa’s past

• This is followed by a visit to Gold Reef City for further insight into Johannesburg’s gold rush by descending 75 meters underground for a brilliant tour of a gold mine; thereafter take a wander through the many shops, cafes, and restaurants, or if you’re feeling lucky, have a go on the slot machines!

Overnight: Johannesburg Hotel B&B

Day 12

• Day at leisure to shop your heart out at Sandton City (one of South Africa’s favourite shopping malls) for world-class shopping, dining, and leisure. Adjoined to Sandton you will discover Mandela Square offering over 60 exclusive shops and boutique stores, as well as the striking 6-meter-tall bronze Nelson Mandela statue, which is worth seeing

Overnight: Johannesburg Hotel B&B

Day 13

• Collected from your hotel and transferred to O.R Tambo International Airport for your flight home

Included in tour:

• 4 nights Cape Town Hotel B&B

• 4 nights Durban (Umhlanga Rocks) Guesthouse B&B

• 4 nights Johannesburg Hotel B&B

• Certified guide

• Air-conditioned vehicle

• Meet & Greet

• Airport transfer from CT Airport to hotel

• Cape Town City Tour

• Table Mountain Cable Car

• Cape Peninsula Full Day Tour

• Cape Winelands

• Wine tasting

• Flight ex Cape Town to King Shaka International Airport

• Airport transfer from King Shaka to Umhlanga Rocks Guesthouse

• Durban City Tour

• Hluhluwe Imfolozi Game Reserve Safari

• Midlands Meander

• Flight ex-King Shaka International Airport to Johannesburg International Airport

• Airport transfer from JHB Airport to hotel

• Johannesburg City Tour

• Soweto Township

• Apartheid Museum

• Gold Reef City

• Sandton City & Mandela Square

• Airport transfer to O.R Tambo International Airport

Excluded from tour:

• Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks

• Lunches and dinners

• Additional activities

• Gratuities

• Items purchased of a personal nature

• International flights

• Travel insurance

What to bring

• Sunscreen & sun hat

• Suitable layers for the season you intend to travel

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Camera

• Swimming costume

Please note:

On booking your holiday with us you will receive a South African Travel recommendation letter that will provide further insight into what to pack for your trip. We do not offer medical advice and request that you consult your doctor to discuss relevant vaccinations and precautions you need to take prior to travel.