2025 awaits with a 7-day epic South African roar! Imagine...Big Five sunsets, vibrant New Year's in Cape Town, award-winning Winelands swirling in your glass, delicious cultural bites, and walking where Mandela's spirit echoes. Adventure, history, and a life-celebrating odyssey – not just a trip, but a transformation. Join us!
Welcome to Cape Town! You'll be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel. Tonight you unwind and prepare for the incredible journey that begins in the morning.
Visit Cape Town's most iconic sites including, Table Mountain, Bo Kaap, Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Penguins colony.
Spend the day in the Winelands! Hop on and hop off the Franschhoek Tram and indulge in award-winning reds, whites, and bubblies, delicious cheese & stunning views.
Journey to Robben Island, Nelson Mandela's former prison in the morning and relax in the afternoon. Start the evening with a sunset Processo cruise followed by an exquisite New Year's Eve Dinner. Bring in the New Year with a bang! (New year activities will be announced close to the trip date)
You've got the day to yourself! Relax or explore as you wish.
Optional activities available
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Botlierskop Game Reserve. Enjoy a game drive in an open 4x4 safari vehicle in search of the Big 5!
Set out on two more thrilling game drives and witness the wonders of South Africa's incredible diversity of wildlife. Wine down the evening with a farewell dinner.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight back home.
***Trip must be paid in full no later than October 22, 2024.
***Installment payments will vary depending on when your deposit is made
✓ 5 nights accommodation at Portswood Hotel
✓ 2 nights accommodation in luxury tents at Botlierskop Private Game Lodge
✓ 7 breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 dinners
✓ All airport transfers
✓ Game drives in 4x4 safari vehicle
✓ All activities and tours mentioned
✓ Winelands tour including 3 wine tastings
✓ English-speaking guide
✓ Gift Bag!
*Vacation package is subject to change
** Based on availability
✓ International airfare
✓ Extra transport or transfers, taxi fares, after-hours transport
✓ Extra optional activities while in the game reserves
✓ Personal, Medical, and Travel Insurance
✓ Individual tips or gratuities
✓ All costs of a personal nature
✓ Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the time of travel with at least 2 free visa pages.
✓ No visa is needed for U.S. Citizens traveling to South Africa
✓ NYE Table/Bottle Service - We’ll arrange an NYE nightlife experience closer to the trip date. However, this will come at an additional cost for those who want to attend.
Q. Do you have payment plans?
A. Yes we do! After you make your deposits, the remaining balance will be broken into equal monthly installments. The trip must be paid in full no later than September 30, 2024.
Q. What is the cancelation policy? Will I get a refund if I need to cancel or reschedule my trip?
A. Deposits are nonrefundable.
Cancellations made 120 days or more before departure receive a full refund (minus deposit)
Cancellations made 90-119 days prior forfeit 50% of payments made towards the trip cost.
Cancellations within 89 days of departure result in a full forfeiture of all payments.
Q. Do I need a passport to visit South Africa?
A. Travelers are required to have a passport. The passport needs to be valid for at least six months before the date of departure.
Q. Do I need a visa to visit South Africa?
A. US travelers DO NOT need a visa to travel to South Africa.
Q. Which airport do I need to fly into?
A. You should book your flight to Cape Town Airport. The airport code is CPT.
Q. Can flights from my city be included in my package?
A. We can assist you in booking your flight.
Q. Do you offer roommate matching?
A. Yes we offer same-sex roommate pairing whenever available.
Q. If something comes up and I cannot go on the trip, can I get my deposit back?
A. Deposits are nonrefundable.
Q. Is insurance included in my package?
A. Travel insurance is not included but highly recommended. We can assist you with securing travel insurance