Tailor-Made Tours
We offer you the choice to design your perfect holiday in Southern Africa by taking advantage of the vast experience of our reservation consultants.
Southern Africa, has a vast array of options for you to choose from. The choices can be daunting, so we have packaged for you some suggestions shown in our
Ready-Made Itineraries section. These packages try to show you the best the region has to offer, but the real beauty of this concept is that the choice is yours. Add to these, change them, amend them…this is your holiday!
Our experienced staff, know the areas, products and countries to be able to give you the best advice, which will allow you to get the most from your holiday.
Lastly, we know that for a tailor made holiday, there is no substitute for talking to a person (not a computer). Our selected member of staff will make contact with you, get to understand exactly what you are looking for and give you options to suit your particular circumstances, and all at the best value for money!
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Example Tailmade Itineraries:
The Best of South Africa - 15 Days
- Indulge in all that Sun City has to offer – from world class golf courses, a casino, restaurants and a water sports theme park, to spectacular extravaganza shows and excellent hotels.
- Explore the stunning coastline of the Cape Peninsula.
- Visit well known wine farms and sample wines produced in the Cape Winelands.
- Travel along the picturesque Garden Route, visiting the huge caverns at the Cango Caves and an ostrich show farm.
- Take a ferry across the Knysna Lagoon and explore the Featherbed Nature Reserve, then stroll through the age-old Tsitsikamma Forest.
- Bathe in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean along Durban’s ‘Golden Mile’, and visit the exciting uShaka Marine World – a saltwater aquarium with over 30 indoor and outdoor exhibits.
- Face Africa’s ‘Big Five’ in a private game reserve on an open safari vehicle.
Day 1: (Thu) Arrive Johannesburg
On arrival at OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) a Thompsons Representative will meet and transfer you to your hotel. The remainder of today is at leisure to explore the interesting shopping malls nearby. Johannesburg is the site of a large scale gold and diamond trade due to its location on the mineral rich Witwatersrand range of hills. The city is fast paced, fun, a modern cosmopolitan metropolis packed with vitality and verve.
Day 2: (Fri) Johannesburg / Sun City
Transfer to Sun City this morning on the Sun City Shuttle. Sun City resort offers entertainment for the whole family: the exciting Sun City Casino and Entertainment Complex, two championship golf courses, and numerous sporting facilities, as well as a man-made wave pool.
Day 3: (Sat) Sun City
Deep in the rugged bushveld, in the heart of an ancient volcano, lies the world’s most unique resort, the internationally acclaimed Sun City. Spend today exploring the complex and its many facilities. Adjoining the resort is the beautiful Pilanesberg National Park, which will delight game viewers. Home to the ‘Big Five’, the Pilanesberg National Park covers some 55 000 hectares.
Day 4: (Sun) Sun City / Johannesburg / Cape Town
Transfer back to OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) for your onward flight to Cape Town (flight not included). On arrival at Cape Town International Airport transfer to your hotel. Cape Town offers beautiful sunsets, crystal clear beaches, breath-taking vineyards, spectacular mountain ranges, exciting shopping opportunities and a vibrant nightlife. With its majestic Table Mountain backdrop and pristine beaches, Cape Town is considered one of the most beautiful, culturally diverse cities in Africa.
Day 5: (Mon) Cape Peninsula
Depart on a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, a journey with incomparable scenery. Drive via Hout Bay to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where you’ll be whisked away on a scenic trip to the view site near the old Cape Point lighthouse. Stop at Boulders Beach, to visit the resident penguins and then travel through the naval port of Simon’s Town back to Cape Town.
Day 6: (Tue) Cape Winelands
Your full day excursion takes in the beauty of Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch in the Cape Winelands. Take a drive into the small valley of Franschhoek which was founded in 1688 on land granted to the French Huguenots. This is the valley where some of the Cape’s most notable homesteads are situated. Stroll through the oak-lined streets of the second oldest town in South Africa – Stellenbosch. Experience our heritage while visiting quaint villages and sampling wines of merit.
Day 7: (Wed) Cape Town / Oudtshoorn
We depart by 07h30 and travel via the town of Montagu on ‘Route 62’ (South Africa’s version of America’s famous ‘Route 66’) to the pretty village of Barrydale where we stop for tea (own account). Then on to Oudtshoorn, known as the ‘feather capital of the world’ thanks to its huge ostrich industry. After a fascinating tour of an ostrich farm, we continue to our Oudtshoorn hotel for check in and overnight.
Day 8: (Thu) Oudtshoorn / Knysna
This morning go underground to marvel at the icy formations in the Cango Caves, regarded, for good reason, as one of South Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders. We then drive via the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to the town of George, then onto Knysna, perhaps South Africa’s most visually stunning resort, in the heart of the famous Garden Route. Spend the rest of the day discovering the joys of the town’s many art galleries, craft shops and coffee bars.
Day 9: (Fri) Knysna
Cruise on the vast Knysna Lagoon, then visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy an amazing view of the imposing sandstone ‘Heads’ which guard the sea entrance to Knysna’s huge tidal lagoon, and the forests, marshes and pristine beaches surrounding it. After lunch spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying this lovely and special town.
Day 10: (Sat) Knysna / Port Elizabeth
We get to Port Elizabeth mid-afternoon, after a drive through the glorious indigenous Tsisikamma Forest. Spend the night in Port Elizabeth.
Day 11: (Sun) Port Elizabeth / Durban
After breakfast, transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport for your flight to Durban (flight not included). Arrive in Durban and transfer to your hotel, situated in the heart of Durban’s ‘Golden Mile’ and affording magnificent views of the Indian Ocean and golden beaches.
Day 12: (Mon) Durban
Depart on a full day Durban Highlights Tour, starting with a tour of the city. Durban is a city of contrasts, shaped by the early Settlers, the Zulu population and the Indians who arrived in the 19th Century. Later today visit uShaka Marine World which incorporates fresh and sea water, natural materials, and the re-creation of a wreck of a 1940’s cargo ship, with the 5th largest aquarium in the world.
Day 13: (Tue) Durban / Kruger National Park
Transfer back to Durban International Airport for your onward flight to Kruger (flight not included). Arrive at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Hazyview. Check in and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure, soaking up the beauty of your surroundings.
Day 14: (Wed) Kruger National Park
Spend the day on a full day scheduled open vehicle game drive in the world famous Kruger National Park, with one of our specialist guides, for an up close and personal encounter with nature, seeking out the ‘Big Five’.
Day 15: (Thu) Kruger National Park / Johannesburg
Your road transfer back to OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) departs later today. Arrive in time to connect with your onward flight, after experiencing all of the highlights that South Africa has to offer.
Includes
- Meet and Greet at OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg).
- Return scheduled airport/hotel transfers in Johannesburg, Sun City, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban and Mpumalanga.
- 1 Night in Johannesburg – bed and breakfast.
- 2 Nights in Sun City – bed and breakfast.
- 3 Nights in Cape Town – bed and breakfast.
- Scheduled full day Peninsula Tour.
- Scheduled full day Winelands Tour.
- Fully escorted tour – Magnificent Garden Route with specified accommodation, meals, transport and entrances
- 1 Night in Port Elizabeth - bed and breakfast.
- 2 Nights in Durban - bed and breakfast.
- Scheduled full day Durban Highlights Tour.
- 2 Nights in Hazyview - bed and breakfast.
- Full day scheduled open safari vehicle game drive.
Excludes
- Entrances fees not included in the itinerary.
- Internal flights.
Classic Southern Africa - 10 Days
- Sample award winning wines in the picturesque Cape Winelands.
- View the meeting of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans at Cape Point.
- Get up close and personal with Africa’s ‘Big Five’ – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo.
- Marvel at the spectacle of one of the natural wonders of the world – the mighty Victoria Falls.
- Explore the market in Victoria Falls where you can purchase African curios.
- Enjoy a romantic sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.
Day 1: Arrive Cape Town
Arrive at Cape Town International Airport, where a Thompsons Representative will meet and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to explore the ‘Mother City’ at your own pace. Wander around the V&A Waterfront or visit one of the many shopping malls Cape Town has to offer. One of the most beautiful cities in South Africa, and possibly the world, Cape Town has the reputation of being the most laid back city with Capetonians adhering to ‘Africa time’. This relaxed atmosphere is attributed to Table Mountain which is known to be amongst the most spiritual places on earth.
Day 2: Cape Peninsula
Depart on a full day tour of the Cape Peninsula, a journey with incomparable scenery. Drive along the Atlantic seaboard, via Hout Bay, on to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and its scenic viewing point. Stop at Boulders Beach to visit the resident African penguins, and then travel through the naval port of Simon’s Town, which has stunning views of the Cape Peninsula. Simon’s Town is nestled on False Bay and is rich in history, character, atmosphere and lots of warmth. This little town is well known for the whales, penguins and seals with World Heritage status.
Day 3: Cape Winelands
You don’t need to be a wine connoisseur to see the pleasure of spending a day meandering around the Cape Winelands, sampling wines that are among the finest in the world. Today we take in the tranquillity and beauty of Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, in the Cape Winelands. The Cape Winelands is a wonderful combination of small historic towns, beautiful scenery and wine estates producing delicious wines and brandies. There are literally hundreds of wine estates all offering the chance to sample their unique blends in a picture perfect setting. Experience our rich historical and cultural heritage while visiting quaint villages, and sampling wines of merit at some well-known wineries.
Day 4: Cape Town / Johannesburg / Kruger National Park
Transfer to Cape Town International Airport and board your onward flights to Johannesburg and Kruger (flight not included). On arrival at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport transfer to your selected game lodge. The Kruger National Park is the largest game reserve in South Africa. Depart on your first safari this afternoon, and experience Africa’s wildlife with your game ranger sharing his intimate knowledge of the bush.
Day 5: Kruger National Park
After an early wake-up, depart on another exhilarating safari. This area is well known for its leopard sightings and boasts numerous species of antelope, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, lion, elephant, wild dog and buffalo, as well as an abundance of birdlife. Return to the lodge to enjoy a hearty breakfast, and laze away the afternoon by the pool or in the library. Later depart on a thrilling game drive, returning to the lodge for a delicious dinner.
Day 6: Kruger National Park / Johannesburg
After your morning safari transfer to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for your flight to Johannesburg (flight not included). Arrive in Johannesburg and transfer to your hotel, located in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. Johannesburg is the site of a large-scale gold and diamond trade due to its location on the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills. The city is fast paced, fun, a modern cosmopolitan metropolis packed with vitality and verve.
Day 7: Johannesburg / Victoria Falls
After breakfast transfer back to OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg), for your flight to Livingstone/Victoria Falls (flight not included). Arrive and settle in to your hotel, and then enjoy a romantic sundowner cruise on the Zambezi River. No trip to Victoria Falls is complete without experiencing the famous Zambezi River sunset by boat. A 2 hour sojourn up the river with the opportunity of seeing elephant swimming to the islands, or the white rhino and giraffe on the Zambian bank. Pods of hippo snort and gape, and crocodiles slither from the sandbanks. Herds of buffalo and antelope may be seen coming down to the river to drink. The boat is allowed to drift quietly as the sun sets through the palms lining the bank, and the myriad water birds skim the surface, heading for the trees to roost.
Day 8: Victoria Falls
View the glorious spectacle of Victoria Falls, known by the locals as Mosi-oa-Tunya, or ‘the Smoke that thunders’. This incomparable wonder is shrouded by mists, and surrounded by evergreen forests. The Victoria Falls offer an inescapable closeness to the natural elements. The towering column of spray when the river is high, the thunder of the falling water, the terrifying abyss that separates Zimbabwe from Zambia, the forest-lined, placid, tranquil lagoons upstream in which hippo and deadly crocodiles lurk.
Day 9: Victoria Falls
Spend today at leisure or experience a ‘taste of Chobe‘ on a full day Chobe Tour (departing and returning same day to Victoria Falls). Chobe National Park, located a short drive from Victoria Falls, is the second largest National Park in Botswana, and home to one of the greatest concentrations of elephant in Africa. A day tour to Chobe includes a game drive in the Chobe National Park and a boat cruise on the Chobe River to view these magnificent
beasts.
Day 10: Victoria Falls/Johannesburg
This morning we recommend an optional ‘Flight of Angels’ for a breath-taking bird’s eye-view of the Falls. Transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight back to OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg), after having seen Africa’s wildlife and one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World!
Includes
- Return scheduled airport/hotel transfers within South Africa and Zambia/Zimbabwe.
- 3 Nights in Cape Town – bed and breakfast.
- Scheduled full day Peninsula Tour.
- Scheduled full day Winelands Tour.
- 2 Nights in Kruger – full board and scheduled game activities.
- 1 Night in Johannesburg – bed and breakfast.
- 3 Nights in Victoria Falls or Livingstone - bed and breakfast.
- Sunset cruise.
- Half day tour of the Falls.
- Meet and Greet at Cape Town International Airport.
Excludes
- Entrances fees not included in the itinerary.
- Internal flights.
- Visa fees.
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