9-night Self-Drive Tour Across South Africa - South Africa - Up to -70% | Voyage Privé

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  • Heading to South Africa on holiday to see some of the country's most beautiful national parks - which are filled with wonderful flora and fauna.
  • Experiencing unforgettable moments thanks to the many excursions included as part of this offer!
  • Spending serene moments in the amazing city of Cape Town perched on the south-western tip of South Africa - with many unbelievable beaches!

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Dreaming of visiting South Africa on your next holiday? Then look no further and why not book a 9-night stay traveling across the main sights and cities of South Africa? Make the most of this amazing country with an initial stay in Cape Town for 3 nights with an included rental car. After this, enjoy an included domestic flight from Cape Town to Durban and start a 6-night self-drive trip in Durban which will lead you in a direction full of beautiful landscapes with your next included rental car!

 

On this tour, you will stay in South Africa for 9 nights/10 days!

Your Itinerary in Brief

Are you ready for a breath of fresh air in the midst of South Africa's tropical beauty? During your 10-day / 9-night self-drive tour, we offer you an itinerary that will allow you to discover the beauty of this multifaceted country. Don't wait any longer!

 

Your Itineary:

Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town

Day 2: Cape Town - Cape of Good Hope Peninsula

Day 3: Cape Town - Wine Route

Day 4: Cape Town - Durban (internal flight included)

Day 5: Durban - Hluhluwe

Day 6: Hluhluwe - Swaziland

Day 7: Swaziland - Kruger National Park

Day 8: Kruger National Park

Day 9: Kruger National Park - Blyde River Canyon area

Day 10: Blyde River Canyon - Johannesburg (departure flight)

 

Please note that the order of activities can be changed without affecting the programme.

Your Itinerary in Detail

Day 1-3: Cape Town & The Cape of Good Hope

Day 1: Cape Town

Arrival at Cape Town airport

You will be welcomed by our English-speaking representative, who will give you your travel documents and assist you in picking up your rental car.

Departure in the direction of Cape Town, then check in at the hotel.

 

Suggested optional excursion with supplement: Guided tour of Cape Town (bookable on the next page of the booking process)

Lunch and dinner on your own.

 

Overnight at Rosedene Guest House 4* (or similar)

 

Day 2: Cape Town - Cape of Good Hope

Breakfast at the hotel.

 

Suggested optional excursion with supplement: Guided tour of Cape Town Peninsula (bookable on the next page of the booking process)

Lunch and dinner on your own.

 

Overnight at Rosedene Guest House 4* (or similar)

 

Day 3: Cape Town - The Wine Route

Breakfast at the hotel.

Discover the Wine Route, the region of South Africa's famous vineyards where imposing mountains dominate fertile valleys that are nestled with beautiful properties and mansions imbued with Cape Dutch architecture.

Lunch and dinner on your own.

 

Overnight at Rosedene Guest House 4* (or similar)

Day 4 - 6: Durban, Hlujluwe & Swaziland

Day 4: Cape Town - Durban

Breakfast at the hotel.

Drop off your rental car at Cape Town airport and check in for your flight to Durban.

Arrival at Durban airport.

Pick up your new rental car at Durban airport.

Explore Durban, the capital of the Natal region, at your leisure. A city with a subtropical climate, it remains a famous seaside resort for South Africans. Durban is also the largest city in the Kwazulu Natal province and the third largest city in South Africa after Johannesburg and Cape Town.

Lunch and dinner on your own.

 

Overnight at the Quarters Hotel 4* (or similar)

 

Day 5: Durban - Hlujluwe

Breakfast at the hotel.

Drive to Maputaland, a large sugar cane region with fields of sugar cane visible from the road, as well as colossal eucalyptus and fir plantations. All the land in Maputaland is under the guardianship of "King Zulu".

It is the perfect natural setting for private reserves. The Zulus arrived in this area in the early 17th century. They planted cereals that they brought with them, and lived by hunting. Maize was brought to them by Portuguese traders. Elephants were very common in this area during the time of the Nguni people. For the Zulu people, the elephant is "Ndlovu", or sacred. But King Shaka Zulu came to know and appreciate the white man's passion for ivory!

 

Dinner and overnight stay at the Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge 3* (or similar)

 

Day 6: Hlujluwe - Swaziland

Departure for your game drive in the reserve.

Return to the hotel and have breakfast.

Drive to Swaziland, a small independent kingdom. The current King H.M. KING MSWATI III was crowned in April 1986.

Swaziland owes its picturesque character to the prevention of its traditions, habitats, ceremonies, and political institutions. The language of the country is Siswati.

This is traditional Africa. Most of the inhabitants still go to consult the "Inyanga", a witch doctor, or the "Sangoma", a traditional healer.

Lunch at your own leisure.

 

Dinner and overnight stay at the Maguga Lodge 3* (or similar).

Day 7 - 10: Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon & Johannesburg

Day 7: Swaziland - Kruger National Park

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for Kruger National Park in South Africa.

 

Suggested excursion with supplement: Interaction with elephants (bookable on the next page of the booking process).

Lunch and dinner on your own.

 

Overnight at Mjejane River Lodge 4* (or similar)

 

Day 8: Kruger National Park

Breakfast at your own leisure.

Kruger National Park represents one of the largest nature reserves on the continent. It is home to 300 different species of trees, 450 birds, 106 mammals, and a multitude of fish, snakes, iguanas, and turtles.

 

Suggested optional excursions with extra charge: (bookable on the next page of the booking process)

- Sunrise safari in the Kruger National Park

- Sunset safari in the Kruger National Park

Lunch and dinner on your own.

 

Overnight at Mjejane River Lodge 4* (or similar)

 

Day 9: Kruger National Park - Blyde River Canyon

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure to the Blyde River Canyon area. Discover the Bourke's Luck Potholes, the Blyde River Canyon, and the Three Rondavels or take a cruise on the Blyde or visit Pilgrim's Rest.

Lunch and dinner on your own.

 

Overnight at the Graskop Hotel 3* Plus (or similar)

 

Day 10: Blyde River Canyon - Johannesburg (Departure)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Drive to Johannesburg Airport. Drop off your rental car at the OR Tambo Johannesburg Airport.

Please note: the vehicle is rented in 24-hour increments. The vehicle must therefore be returned before the time you picked it up in Durban or you will be charged for an extra day.

Lunch and dinner on your own.

Check-in for your return flight.

Your Hotels

Hand-Picked Just For You

Maximum room capacity

Stay in a Standard Double Room or Similar at our selected 3/4* Standard Hotels/Lodges throughout your tour depending on the daily itinerary.

 

The hotels during your trip:

 

Cape Town - 3 Nights at the Rosedene Guest House 4* - Deluxe Room - Breakfast

 

Durban - 1 Night at the Quarters Hotel 4* - Standard Room - Breakfast

 

Hluhluwe - 1 Night at the Zulu Nyala Heritage Safari Lodge - Room or Tent - Half Board and 1 Game Drive included in the Zulu Nyala Game Reserve

 

Swaziland - 1 Night at the Maguga Lodge 3* - Standard room - Half Board

 

Kruger Park - 2 Nights at the Mjejane River Lodge 4* - Standard room - Full Board and 2 4X4 Safari included per day

 

Graskop - 1 Night at the Graskop Hotel 3* - Standard Room - Breakfast

Your Dining Choices

This offer is based on a board basis as per the itinerary as follows:

 

 

Cape Town - Breakfast

 

Durban - Breakfast

 

Hluhluwe - Half Board

 

Swaziland - Half Board

 

Kruger Park - Full Board

 

Graskop - Breakfast

Car Hire:

Make the most of your holiday by making use of the included car rental for the duration of your stay!

 

Depending on the number of guests in your group, you will be able to avail of three different types of vehicles which are:  

 

Category C "Toyota Corolla/manual" (or similar) - 1 to 3 people maximum.

Category K "Toyota Urban cruiser/ automatic" (or similar) - 4 people maximum.

Category P "T6 VW KOMBI/ automatic" (or similar) - 5 to 7 people maximum.

 

Required:

An international driving license is required for all vehicle rentals.

Credit card required (in the name of the driver) - A fee of around ZAR 3,925 will be deducted at the beginning of the rental and returned at the end of the rental.

Your Optional Excursions

Optional Guided Tour of Cape Town (Half-day)

Your Optional Excursions

The Cape Town City tour will take you through the picturesque Malaysian neighborhood, and charming low-rise pastel houses - The BOKAAP Museum gives a good idea of the lifestyle of a Malay family. Next, you will visit the Castle of Good Hope, one of the oldest European buildings in South Africa. Then it is onto Climbing Table Mountain by cable car: This can only be done on days when the mountain is not covered by clouds or hidden in dense fog!

Optional Guided Tour of Cape Town Peninsula with Included Lunch (Full-day)

Your Optional Excursions

Departure to the wine route, the region of the famous South African vineyards where imposing mountains dominate fertile valleys in which are nestled wonderful properties and mansions imbued with Cape Dutch architecture. Visit Stellenbosch, the main town of the wine region, which today includes over 100,000 hectares of vineyards. Cape wines have long since acquired a worldwide reputation.

 

It is in this region that you will see many Cape Dutch-style houses. Wine tasting at the winery. Drive to Franschhoek, the "French corner". It is in this beautiful valley that the French Huguenots with the Dutch settlers started in the 17th century the culture of the vine. Visit the city with the museum of the Huguenots and the region.

Kruger Safari - Optional Sunrise Safari

Your Optional Excursions

Kruger Park is one of the largest nature reserves on the continent. It is home to 300 different species of trees, 450 birds, 106 mammals and a variety of fish, snakes, iguanas and turtles. This tour comes with an included English-speaking ranger and is an open vehicle with 30 seats (non-privatized).

Kruger Safari - Optional Sunset Safari

Your Optional Excursions

Kruger Park is one of the largest nature reserves on the continent. It is home to 300 different species of trees, 450 birds, 106 mammals and a variety of fish, snakes, iguanas and turtles. This tour comes with an included English-speaking ranger and is an open vehicle with 30 seats (non-privatized).

Your Journey to South Africa

Flights:

You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process.

 

The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.

Your Destinations

South Africa

Bordered by two oceans, South Africa is a mosaic of extraordinarily beautiful landscapes: national parks and nature reserves, major cities, mountains and canyons, beaches, turquoise waters and small villages.

 

South Africa is an absolutely unique country, benefiting from its location at the southern end of the world's most fascinating continent, in a region that offers more scenery than the world's photographers could possibly capture.

In More Detail

9-Night Self-Drive Tour of South Africa

Please find practical information about your trip
This tour is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Pets are not allowed.
Our price doesn’t include any additional taxes, which may be payable locally.

Your tour includes:

- Accommodation according to the program (see description)

- Board Basis according to the program (see description)

- English-speaking welcome on arrival

- Excursions mentioned in the program

- Car rental in category C, K or P according to the program (unlimited mileage, insurance, contract fees)

- Internal flight from Cape Town / Durban in economy class

- Taxes at 15%.

 

Your tour does not include:

- Meals and drinks not mentioned

- Personal expenses and tips

- Optional excursions

- The tourist tax to be paid on site

- Insurance (optional)

- Everything that is not indicated in "Your tour includes".

If booking as a single traveller, room occupancy is not guaranteed. You may be placed in either a single, double or twin room, based on the availability of the property at the time. 

The location shown on our map is to be used as a guide only and the actual location of the property may differ.

Your contact details may be passed on to the hotel so that they can make contact with you to discuss your booking in advance of your arrival.

You may be asked to provide a credit/debit card deposit on arrival to cover any purchases made in the hotel.

Although we endeavour to provide up to date information we cannot guarantee that all hotel facilities and services will be available during your stay, especially when travelling out of the main holiday periods.

Star rating standards may differ to that of the UK, depending on the country of travel.

 

Travel with peace of mind

To ensure a peaceful holiday, our partners are committed to respecting the local health and sanitary measures in force to protect your safety and well-being.

Please note: health and sanitary measures may be subject to change in line with government recommendations. Consequently, they may affect access to certain amenities and leisure facilities.

Car Hire:

Make the most of your holiday by making use of the included car rental for the duration of your stay!

 

Depending on the number of guests in your group, you will be able to avail of three different types of vehicles which are:  

 

Category C "Toyota Corolla/manual" (or similar) - 1 to 3 people maximum.

Category K "Toyota Urban cruiser/ automatic" (or similar) - 4 people maximum.

Category P "T6 VW KOMBI/ automatic" (or similar) - 5 to 7 people maximum.

 

Required:

An international driving license is required for all vehicle rentals.

Credit card required (in the name of the driver) - A fee of around ZAR 3,925 will be deducted at the beginning of the rental and returned at the end of the rental.

Your Contract

If you book a package which includes flights, your contract will be with Voyage Privé. The air holiday package(s) shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 10170.

If you book a package which does not include flights, then ATOL protection does not apply. Your contract will be with the provider of the accommodation and not Voyage Privé. Voyage Privé acts only as agent for the accommodation provider.

Please read our booking conditions before confirming your holiday.

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