This is the three cities’ package of South Africa comprising of Cape Town (mother city), Knysna in Garden Route and Sun City in North West Province. This package is ideal for nature lovers and also gives a chance to visit the Pilanesburg game reserve to see the Big Five!

Cape Town, Knysna and Sun City

Day 01: Arrival to Cape Town

Welcome to Cape Town also called as the Mother City. Complete your airport formalities, collect your luggage and meet your driver who will be waiting for you outside the arrivals area holding a placard with your name.

Transfer to your hotel in Cape Town. Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, which is now a living museum.

Check in to your hotel in Cape Town as per standard check in time and relax. The day is free at your leisure to relax.

Optional Tour: Based on your flight time arrival you can indulge in a half day city tour of majestic Cape Town either on a private or SIC (seat in coach) basis. This tour gives you the opportunity to discover the spirit of the Mother City, experience her vibrant cultures and history and enjoy the botanical scenery.

Overnight at your hotel in Cape Town.

Meals Included: None.

Day 02: Cape Town – Peninsula and Cape of Good Hope

Breakfast at your hotel in Cape Town. After breakfast, indulge in a full day tour of the Peninsula and also visit the Cape of Good Hope.

Explore the wonders of the Mother City and take in all the beauty she has to offer on our full day Peninsula Tour – from the pristine white beaches, the penguin colony, breath-taking mountains, to the spectacular sight of Cape Point. Be sure not to miss the sensational visit to Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens!

Experience the 114 curves and 9km drive of one of the world’s most scenic and majestic drives – Chapman’s Peak. Hop off at one of the many picnic spots where you can enjoy and take photographs of the breath-taking views of the rugged cliffs, the beaches, the ocean, whales and dolphins!

See the spectacular sight of Cape Point’s towering rock cliffs and the lighthouse, over 250 species of birdlife, baboons, bucks and the Cape Mountain Zebra. Explore the Cape of Good Hope, the most South-western point of Africa.

Visit the Jackass penguin colony at Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town. Observe their fascinating behaviours up close and dare to have a swim alongside them! (optional)

Visit one of the world’s most beautiful gardens – the fascinating Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Fully immerse yourself in all that the garden has to offer – over 7000 species of plants, shady trails, panoramic views, picnic spots, sculptures and many more.

In the evening, once your tour is over, return back to your hotel. Relax or shop on own in the evening.

Overnight at your hotel in Cape Town.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 03: Cape Town – Knysna – Lagoon Cruise

Early Breakfast and check out of your hotel. Depart to Knysna on the Garden Route by road. It is a scenic drive and can take up to 07 hours to reach Knysna from Cape Town.

Lunch is en-route on your own. Arrive in to Knysna and indulge in a sunset cruise on the beautiful Knysna lagoon.

Then transfer to your hotel. The evening is at your leisure.

Overnight at your hotel in Knysna.

Meals Included: breakfast

Day 04: Knysna – Oudtshoorn – Cango Caves, Ostrich Farm and Wild Life Ranch

After breakfast today travel from Knysna to Oudtshoorn. Oudtshoorn is a town in the Klein Karoo area of South Africa’s Western Cape. It’s known for its ostrich farms and rests along the Route 62 wine route. Visit the world famous Cango Caves today, pay a visit to the wildlife ranch where you may get a chance to walk with wild animals and pet / photograph with them (at a cost) and also visit an Ostrich farm today.

In the evening, return back to Knysna. Overnight at your hotel in Knysna.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 05: Kynsna – George – Sun City

Today morning, bid adieu to Knysna and after breakfast check out and transfer to the George Airport. Take a domestic flight to Johannesburg from George. Upon your arrival at the Johannesburg International Airport you will be transferred to Sun City, home to the Valley of Waves and sprawled along the border of the Pilanesberg National Park. It is a 02 hours’ drive approximately.

Sun City Resort enjoys the fine distinction of being the only surf-and-safari destination within a two-hour drive of landlocked Johannesburg. Whether you’re looking for a romantic stay with your partner, a fun weekend getaway with friends or a North West holiday with the whole family, Sun City Resort has it all.

Arrive in to Sun City and transfer to your hotel. Check in as per standard check in time. The evening is free at your leisure to explore Sun City on your own.

Overnight at your hotel in Sun City.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 06: Sun City – Pilanesberg Game Reserve & Valley of Waves

Today, you will get a chance to see the Big Five in South Africa. Early morning, depart to Pilanesburg Game Reserve.

Among Southern Africa’s fascinating game reserves, Pilanesberg National Park is possibly the most accessible. From its position in an extinct crater in the Bojanala Region of the North West Province, Pilanesberg is one of the top national parks within this park of Southern Africa. With no malaria risk, all of the Big Five represented, including lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard, Pilanesberg safaris offer a world-class safari experience across 55 000 hectares of unspoiled bush. Landscapes range from rocky outcrops to open grasslands, wooded valleys and thickets, with virtually every species of Southern African mammal represented as well as 300 bird species. A game relocation programme called Operation Genesis has led to many rare and endangered species being introduced into the park, including Black and White rhino, Wild dog and brown hyena. Enjoy your game drive today morning. Once you finish the game drive return back to your hotel for breakfast.

Then visit, Valley of the Waves. Valley of Waves at Sun City gives you a chance to go from Daily Grind to Unwind in less than two hours. This is where city slickers and urban families find their place in the sun. The legendary Roaring Lagoon at the Valley of Waves is the undisputed main attraction at the Sun City’s famous water park.

Overnight at your hotel in Sun City.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 07: Sun City – Johannesburg Departure

After breakfast today, check out of your hotel in Sun City and transfer by road to Johannesburg. Reach Johannesburg and transfer to the International Airport there. Arrive in time for your flight from Johannesburg International airport back home.

Meals Included: Breakfast

End of Services…………………………………..

• 02 Nights Stay in Cape Town, 02 Nights stay in Kynsna and 02 Nights in Sun City in well-appointed base category rooms.
• Daily breakfast at the hotel of your stay (from Day 02 – Day 07)
• Private Transfer from Cape Town Airport to your hotel in Cape Town
• Private Transfer from Cape Town to Knysna by road
• Private Transfer from Knysna to Oudtshoorn and back by road
• Private Transfer from Knyana to George Airport by road
• Private Transfer from Johannesburg Airport – Sun City Hotel – Johannesburg Airport
• Peninsula and Cape of Good Hope Day tour in Cape Town
• Visit to Kirstenbosch Botonical Gardens in Cape Town
• John Benn Cruise at Knysna Lagoon
• Valley of the Waves visit at Sun City – ticket only, no transfers
• 01 Game Drive at the Pilanesberg Game Reserve with return transfers from hotel in Sun City and back.
• Driver’s allowance, fuel charges, parking, toll, tax etc.
• Local English speaking guide for sightseeing.

• Anything not mentioned in “Package Inclusions”
• Airfare, Train Fare, Travel Visa & Travel Insurance & Medical Premium, Medical tests, etc.
• Domestic flight fare from George to Johannesburg
• Individually extended accommodation, sightseeing, transfers, excursions pre, post or on tour.
• Cost of Optional activities
• OK to board for the airline (if applicable)
• Meals other specified in the itinerary
• Personal expenses on items such as Laundry, Juices, Sodas, Soft & Beverages Drinks, etc.

Please check online or with our authorised representative if Travel visa is required to visit our country. It is your responsibility to submit all relevant documents and obtain a legal travel visa (as per requirement) before you travel.

In case your tour is cancelled or curtailed short due to visa issues, we will be unable to provide you any refund of the tour cost.

For E-Visa, we are happy to provide you the visa requirement charges and documents required at highly competitive rates on our portal: https://www.visadone.com

You may click the above link and check the details there*

For Sticker Visa, please check with our local branch for the costing, documents required and approximate processing time.

It is Traveller’s responsibility to obtain and be in possession of the comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance, including medical insurance with provision for air evacuation, insurance in case of accidents, sudden sickness, medical expenses or death, before embarking on a tour. Our company is neither responsible nor liable for any claims, damage or loss as a result of Client’s failing to obtain necessary insurance cover.

We are however, happy to provide you travel insurance as per the plan you select which can offer you comprehensive coverage at highly competitive costs.

Age limit to provide Insurance – Up to 75 years. For Insurance, all rates given are per person in USD.

Current Exclusion:

• To & from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Nepal & Bangladesh.
• From India (However to India (Inbound) is allowed).

Insurance fees once paid is totally non-refundable. For further details you can check with us on insurance@solidarityinvest.com

*Disclaimer: Please do check with our Branch / Authorised representative about the latest requirement as visa requirement / fees / travel insurance charges are dynamic and subject to change. The consulate at their discretion may ask for additional documents also for visa processing. Visa issuance is purely at the discretion of the consulate and not us.

PAYMENT TERMS:

• 50% payment at the time of confirmation
• Balance 50% within 10 days of confirmation or travel date whichever is earlier.

We accept payments via bank transfer/Debit & Credit cards also. In case of a bank transfer please add USD 30 per transfer per time you transfer.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

We need to receive a cancellation request in writing for us to proceed with cancellation. The following charges will be applicable based on the cancellation request received by us.

• If you cancel –
  • 60 days prior to departure there will be a 10% deduction on the package cost.
  • 59 – 45 days prior to departure: 25% deduction on the package cost.
  • 44 – 30 days prior to departure: 45% deduction on the package cost.
  • 30 – 15 days prior to departure: 65% deduction on the package cost.
  • 15 – 07 days prior to departure: 95% deduction on the package cost.
  • 06 days or less: 100% deduction on the package cost.

TERM AND CONDITIONS:

• Disclaimer: In view of the COVID19 situation we retain the right to adjust rates based on any changes to current operational or capacity restrictions imposed by Governments or other Authorities.
• We reserve all rights. All rooms, rates and services are subject to availability at the time of confirmation. Rates are subject to change at the time of confirmation.
• Standard check-in time at the hotel is normally 1400 hrs. and check-out 12 Noon. (In some countries the check in time is 1500 hrs. also)
• Early check-in, late check-out is solely based on the discretion of the hotel and not guaranteed unless paid for.
• We reserve the rights to reschedule the itinerary or routing.
• Unused inclusions in a tour package are non-refundable.
• Tours will be seat in coach basis or SIC basis (Unless mentioned otherwise) where guests have to reach on time at designated pick up point.
• Any delays from your side are considered a no show.
• No refund applicable in case of no show.
• Rates are not valid during any trade fair periods, Major European Holidays, Events & festivals and blackout dates.
• Most of the Hotels may ask for a security deposit at the time of check-in, which is refundable at the time of check-out and is subject to the hotel’s policy.
• All rates are net and per person for the package.
• Rates for the extra night, if given are per person per night.
• Child rates apply for children aged from 2 to 11 years old. One child sharing a room with two adults (depending on hotel policy).
• Most hotels in Europe have occupancy policy per room. They will generally not allow more than 03 people in one room (based on the room size).
• If the hotel doesn’t have availability for family rooms, adult rates will apply for child also.
• We will endeavour to match the rates quoted in the packages.
• If certain entrances are closed during certain periods, alternative entrances will be provided.
• In view of the current situation, please be advised that whilst the information and rates quoted are correct as of today’s date – we retain the right to adjust rates based on any changes to current operational or capacity restrictions imposed by Governments or other Authorities.
• Any damages caused whilst on tour shall be borne (paid or settled) locally by the client, we will not be liable for the same.

Package rates per person for the above package:

Taxes Extra.  Above 12 years Child will be considered on adult rates only.

Notes:

• Child with bed – may be given sleeper couch in the same room sharing with 02 fully Paid adults.
• Child No bed – will share the same room with 02 fully paid adults without any extra bedding
• Infant – will share the same room with 02 fully paid adults without any extra bedding.
• All ages will be calculated as per the date on the passport.

Rates per Adult / Child for additional sightseeing/excursion/monument fee etc:

All rates are per person in USD. Taxes Extra.

Please do note that the below points are shared with you for your reference only. Please use them at your own discretion.

Your Health: It is your (Traveller’s) responsibility is to ensure that you are in good health and medically fit to undertake safari tour. If the tour passes through the malaria area, precautionary treatment is advised. Consultation with medical practitioner/doctor and obtaining prophylactic and precautionary anti-malaria treatment is necessary.

Local Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)

Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted throughout South Africa.

American Express and Diners Club – not so much!

Foreign currency can be exchanged at local banks and Bureaux de Change. ATM’s are readily available in major cities.

Helpful items for your packing list:

Light weight shirts/blouses with long sleeves as protection from the sun and mosquitos
T-shirts / Shorts / Jeans or safari trousers / Pajamas / Socks /Underwear
A light weight water-proof jacket
Comfortable walking shoes/sneakers / Comfortable walking sandals or flip flops for warmer days
A wide brimmed hat with under-chin tie to prevent it from flying away
Swimsuit
A warm windproof jacket (winter) / A fleece jacket that will go under the warm jacket (winter)
A warm polo neck shirt (winter) A beanie (winter)
Gloves (winter) / A warm scarf (winter)

Sunglasses / Spare prescription eye glasses/contact lenses
Binoculars
Cameras and related paraphernalia like lenses etc and plenty of memory cards and spare batteries
A small powerful flashlight and extra batteries
Travel alarm clock / Small purse size umbrella can come in handy
Small lint roller / A light packable backpack or tote to carry equipment and stuff on game vehicles
A supply of Ziploc bags in different sizes may come in handy for dust or water proofing cameras, wet bathing suits etc.
Chargers for cell phones, iPads, cameras, computers and you may want to invest in a mini travel charger surge protector with dual USB ports and five charging outlets.

Photography: Due to nature of the safari tour, rugged terrain and extremely dusty conditions,

We would like to urge to carefully pack all sensitive photographic, electronic and filming equipment, preferably in the dust-proof bags.

People: South Africans are loud and friendly – genuinely friendly. They’re the ones who will strike up a conversation with the locals in any country they visit. And whenever they come across tourists on their own turf, they’re equally as warm-hearted.

Population can be divided into (at least) 11 ethnic groups, the biggest group of which is the Zulu, probably found everywhere in the country. South Africa has 11 officially recognized languages, most of them indigenous dialects.

English is widely spoken throughout and is the primary language in cities, commerce, banking, and government. Road signs and official forms are in English and you can expect all hotel staff to speak it fluently.

Climate: South Africa enjoys a high number of clear, sunny days. Although varied through different regions, South Africa’s climate is generally mild year-round.

Snowfall is limited to the highest mountain peaks and mean annual rainfall comes to a relatively dry 20 inches.

CAPE TOWN has a Mediterranean climate – it rains during the winter months and it is chilly. The summer months are dry and warm and can be very windy at times.

DURBAN’S climate is almost the same as Miami Florida, hot and humid and rainy in the summer, warm dry days and cool to chilly evenings during the winter months.

JOHANNESBURG‘S climate is warm during the summer with most of the rainfall during this time. Because of the heat in Johannesburg in the summer, residents and visitors alike can experience the most spectacular thunder and lightning storms! Winters in Johannesburg are moderate, with dry sunny days and chilly nights.

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – climate during the summertime is hot and humid during the day and cooler in the evenings. Afternoons very often bring thundershowers which tend to refresh the air considerably. Winter weather is warm and dry during the days with chilly evenings and mornings.

Make no mistake, in the winter months the evenings and early mornings can be bitterly cold. If you are on safari during this time, you will need to take very warm clothing especially for early morning game drives.

Safety and Security:  Leaving your belongings unattended is not advisable. Be with your driver / guide and/or group to avoid unnecessary issues.

Staying safe on Wildlife Viewing Activities: Your safari guide will ensure your safety at all times – listen carefully to instructions and follow the park’s rules at all times. When on a self-drive safari, don’t drive too close to wildlife and only leave your car in designated areas where it is safe to do so.

Staying safe in Cities and Towns: South Africa has a high level of crime, including rape and murder. The risk of violent crime to visitors travelling to the main tourist destinations is generally low. The South African authorities prioritise protecting tourists and tourism police are deployed in several towns and cities. Being in numbers and staying with your driver / guide always helps. It may not be safe to venture out post dark alone.

Covid Guidelines (If any): Please check the below website for Covid Guidelines –

https://www.gov.za/covid-19/models/current-alert-provincemetro

Mandatory Medical /Tests or Vaccination details: Please check the below website for the same –

https://www.gov.za/covid-19/models/current-alert-provincemetro