South Africa Discovery

11 Nights / 12 Days · Johannesburg · Mabula · Sun City · George · Cape Town

Walk with lions, chase the Big 5, cruise the Garden Route and soar over Cape Town by helicopter.

A fully escorted pure-vegetarian and Jain group tour across South Africa, from a game lodge in Mabula and the Palace of the Lost City at Sun City to the Garden Route and Cape Town. The itinerary blends safari game drives, the Cango Caves and ostrich farms of Oudtshoorn, the Bloukrans Bridge and Knysna Waterfront with a Cape Peninsula day, Table Mountain and a helicopter ride over Cape Town. Shree Voyages travels with an in-house tour manager and a Rajasthani Maharaj who serves fresh home-style lunches and dinners every day.

Highlights

  • Walk with Lions in Johannesburg
  • 2 Game Drives in Mabula Game Reserve (afternoon & early morning)
  • 2 nights at the Palace of the Lost City, Sun City
  • Cango Caves, Cango Ostrich Farm & Cango Wildlife Ranch
  • Mossel Bay city tour with lighthouse
  • Knysna Waterfront
  • Bloukrans Bridge – world's highest bungee jumping bridge
  • Speed boat ride at Mossel Bay
  • Helicopter ride over Cape Town
  • Cape Peninsula tour with funicular ride at Cape Point
  • Boat trip to Seal Island from Hout Bay
  • Hermanus town and Penguin Park at Boulders Beach
  • Table Mountain with revolving cable car
  • Photo stop at Camps Bay and visit to V&A Waterfront

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Johannesburg

    Arrive in Johannesburg, meet your tour manager and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure, followed by dinner and overnight in Johannesburg.

    Dinner by Maharaj
  2. Day 2

    Mabula Game Lodge

    After breakfast drive to Mabula Game Reserve, home to the African Big 5. En route enjoy a Walk with Lions alongside expert rangers. Check in, have lunch and head out for an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight in Mabula.

    Breakfast in Hotel, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  3. Day 3

    Mabula – Sun City

    Set out on an early morning game drive, then after breakfast drive to Sun City, South Africa's premier holiday resort with a multitude of attractions and activities. Dinner and overnight at Sun City.

    Breakfast in Hotel, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  4. Day 4

    Sun City at Leisure

    A free day to enjoy Sun City, including the thrilling Valley of Waves wave pool. Optional activities such as hot air ballooning, game drives, jet skiing, parasailing and golf are available at an additional cost. Dinner and overnight at Sun City.

    Breakfast in Hotel, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  5. Day 5

    Sun City – George

    Check out and drive to Johannesburg airport for the flight to George on the Garden Route. On arrival transfer to the hotel, then relax or explore the town on your own. Dinner and overnight in George.

    Breakfast in Hotel, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  6. Day 6

    Oudtshoorn

    Drive along scenic Route 62 to Oudtshoorn, the 'Feather Capital of the World'. Visit the Cango Caves with their stalactites and stalagmites, the Cango Ostrich Farm and the Cango Wildlife Ranch to see cheetah, lion, puma, jaguar and rare white Bengal tigers. Dinner and overnight in George.

    Breakfast in Hotel, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  7. Day 7

    Knysna & Bloukrans Bridge

    Drive along the Garden Route, one of the world's most beautiful roads, to the Knysna Waterfront and Knysna Heads. Continue to Bloukrans Bridge, the world's highest commercial bungee jumping bridge. Dinner and overnight in George.

    Breakfast in Hotel, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  8. Day 8

    Mossel Bay

    Enjoy a Mossel Bay city tour with the lighthouse and the beautiful beach, then experience a speed boat ride. Sky diving is available as an optional activity at your own cost. Dinner and overnight in George.

    Breakfast in Hotel, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  9. Day 9

    George – Hermanus – Cape Town

    After breakfast drive to Cape Town, stopping en route at the coastal town of Hermanus. Arrive in Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities, known for its history, culture, natural beauty and wines. Dinner and overnight in Cape Town.

    Breakfast in Hotel, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  10. Day 10

    Cape of Good Hope

    Full-day Cape Peninsula tour: a 45-minute boat trip from Hout Bay to Seal Island (weather permitting), scenic Chapman's Peak, then Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope with the funicular ride included. Later visit the African penguin colony at Simon's Town. Dinner and overnight in Cape Town.

    Breakfast in Hotel, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  11. Day 11

    Cape Town City Tour

    Ride the revolving cable car up Table Mountain (weather permitting) for panoramic views, then tour the city via Signal Hill, Parliament House, the Slave Lodge and the South African Museum. Enjoy a helicopter ride over Cape Town, a photo stop at Camps Bay and free time at the V&A Waterfront. Dinner and overnight in Cape Town.

    Breakfast in Hotel, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  12. Day 12

    Tour Ends

    After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight back home with wonderful memories of South Africa.

    Continental Breakfast

Hotels & nights

CityNightsHotel
Johannesburg1Hotel Peermont Metcourt or similar
Mabula1Mabula Game Lodge or similar
Sun City2Hotel Palace of the Lost City or similar (19 December departure: Cascades Hotel or similar)
George4ANEW Resort Wilderness or similar
Cape Town3Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton Upper Eastside or similar

Tour cost

Per Adult (Twin/Triple Sharing)INR 2,89,500
Child with Bed (6-10 Years)INR 1,85,500
Child No Bed (2-5 Years)INR 1,64,500
Infant (Below 2 Years)INR 43,500

Land cost including one internal flight; international airfare extra; mandatory 5% GST & 2% TCS extra. 19 December departure carries an additional INR 42,000 per person Christmas-season surcharge.

Departures: October 30; November 6, 11; December 19; January 22; February 12; March 6

What's included

Inclusions

  • One-time e-Visa charge
  • 1 internal flight (JNB-GRJ)
  • 4* & 5* hotel accommodation on twin/triple sharing
  • Continental breakfast from hotel along with 1 Indian hot breakfast (except Sun City)
  • Travel by A/C comfortable coach throughout the tour
  • Pure Veg & Jain lunch & dinner by Rajasthani Maharaj
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • 2 water bottles per person (500ml) per day
  • Medical insurance up to 69 years
  • Services of in-house tour manager
  • All tips of local guide & driver

Exclusions

  • International airfare
  • 5% GST & 2% TCS
  • Any increase in visa fees, government taxes, fuel surcharge and any applicable new taxes from government
  • Personal expenses like porterage, mineral water, laundry, telephone/fax, etc.
  • Any items not specifically mentioned under 'Inclusions'
  • Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalisation or any personal emergency
  • Any increase in tour cost due to local tax or natural calamity like a pandemic in future which affects the tour cost

Good to know

Visa: One-time e-Visa charge included. VFS charges included only for passports issued in Maharashtra; additional VFS fees apply for passports issued elsewhere. Passport must be valid for at least six months from the return date, and original passport with documents must be submitted 60 days prior to departure.

  • INR 75,000 non-refundable deposit at the time of booking; balance payment 40 days prior to departure
  • A surcharge applies for stays during the Christmas & New Year period, charged separately upon confirmation from the hotels; the 19 December departure has different hotel arrangements in Sun City and an additional INR 42,000 per person surcharge
  • Maharaj services are provided only if a minimum of 25 passengers travel together
  • Passengers must carry a 5kg kitchen bag provided at the airport and hand it to the tour manager on arrival
  • Jain food is available, but no arrangements for Chowvihar, Tithi meals, boiled water or alternate menu substitutions
  • Itinerary may change as per ground conditions; activities such as helicopter rides are weather dependent and non-refundable

Cancellation

  • 30 Days Prior - 50% of the Tour Cost
  • 15 Days Prior - 100% of the Tour Cost
  • TCS is non-refundable in the event of tour cancellation

Full terms and conditions are in the brochure. Prices are per person, subject to change, and exclude 5% GST and TCS as applicable.