9 NIGHTS/10 DAYS
Looking for a perfect vacay! This itinerary comes to your rescue. You don’t have to look twice, spend three nights at one of the best cities – Cape Town and explore the wilderness on scenic Garden Route, a perfect gateway to take a break from the hustle. Explore the grandeur of Sun City – Home to the Valley of Waves and sprawled along the border of the Pilanesberg National Park, 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 getaway with friends or a North West holiday with the whole family, Sun City Resort has it all.
PLACES COVERED:
Cape Town, Garden Route, Sun City, Johannesburg
Day 1: Arrival in South Africa
Upon your arrival at Cape Town International Airport, please collect your bags and proceed toward the Arrival Hall.
You will be met and assisted by an English-speaking Representative
You will be then assisted towards your car. Depart on a private road transfer to your hotel.
Arrive and check-in at your hotel. Day free for own activities.
Overnight at the hotel.
Meals Included: None
Day 2: Cape Town
Breakfast will be served at the hotel
Depart for Half Day City Tour of Cape Town with Table Mountain with your driver cum guide.
Table Mountain (weather permitting)
Table Mountain has become the single most welcoming icon to not only our people, but travellers from all over the world. It is also the country’s most photographed attraction and its famous cable car took millions of people to its top.
Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for a panoramic view of the city and coastline.
Must-do! — Helicopter Ride (10 mins) (Price not included)
Take a 10min trip that takes to the open skies – it’s a memory worth making.
This budget friendly helicopter flip is one of the most popular
experiences in Cape Town.
Half Day City Orientation Tour
The fine old buildings of the Cape Town represent a journey through the centuries.
The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa.
A short distance from the Castle, across from the Grand Parade, you can see the City Hall, a mock baroque building constructed in 1905. As we follow the city’s main road, Adderley Street, we will see St. George’s Cathedral, the Anglican Diocese of Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Keep your eyes out for the Company Gardens, a welcome green oasis in the middle of the city. Continue through the historic Malay Quarter, past the South African Museum and other interesting sights. Towards the end of the morning a visit is made at the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. This is South Africa’s most talked about tourist venue with many shops and restaurants. (The driver will then drop you back to the hotel or if you wish to stay at the harbour and explore on your own before returning to your hotel on your own).
Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3: Cape Town
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Proceed on your full day tour of Cape Point / Cape Peninsula.
The breath-taking views of Clifton and Camps Bay as we head down the Cape Peninsula, passing the pristine soft white sand beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, with the 12 Apostles rising above the chilly blue Atlantic Ocean below. Take a boat ride to Seal Island from Mariner’s Wharf
Our tour continues over Chapman’s Peak which offers amazing photo opportunities, and onto the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. A scenic drive along the world famous Chapman’s Peak Drive.
Visit Simon’s Town and the African Penguins at the Boulders Penguin Colony.
Take the funicular named “Flying Dutchman” up to the old Cape Point lighthouse which is the southernmost corner of the Cape peninsula with views of towering stone cliffs, endemic fynbos, breathtaking bays, beaches and rolling green hills and valleys
Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4: Cape Town – Garden Route
Breakfast will be served at hotel.
Check out from the hotel and depart to Garden Route by a Private vehicle.
Drive time from Cape Town to Garden Route is +/- 5 Hour
Arrive at Knysna. Knysna nestles on the banks of a breathtakingly pretty lagoon, now a protected marine reserve that is home to the extraordinary Knysna seahorse and over 200 species of fish. A visit to Knysna would be incomplete without a trip to the heads – a striking geological feature made up of a pair of huge, brightly coloured cliffs lying at the mouth of the lagoon. The eastern head houses a lookout with spectacular views of the lagoon, Leisure Isle and Knysna. This is home of the only forest elephant in South Africa
John Benn Cruise –
The western head is a privately owned nature reserve called Featherbed Nature Reserve.
Visitors can get to the reserve via this ferry.
Reach Knysna Jetty for your cruise.
Rest of the evening free for own activities at the town. The main street of Knysna, lined with small boutiques and shops, is actually a part of the N2 highway, which passes directly through the center of the town en route to the Eastern Cape and beyond.
Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 5: Knsyna/George – Oudtshoorn – Knsyna/George
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Depart on a full day tour Oudtshoorn tour. Outdshoorn is a town with the sunniest days per year in the whole country, 365 sunshine days, 4 summers and sunny, dry winters await the visitor to the Klein Karoo. The town is home to the world’s largest Ostrich population with a number of specialized ostrich breeding farms such as the Safari Show Farm. Drive time from Knysna/George to Oudtshoorn is +/- 1/2 Hour
Arrive at Cango Caves.
Cango Caves are the Klein Karoo’s oldest and most popular attraction. Also, one of the world’s natural wonders and the main sections are available for amazing exploratory subterranean walks.
Next attraction is Safari Ostrich Farm. Safari Ostrich Farm is a working ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn, Garden Route, South Africa. This is the only tractor tour on an ostrich farm in South Africa. Everything about us is focused on you having a wonderful interactive encounter and learning something new about the world’s largest bird. Safari Ostrich Farm is situated 6km outside of the centre of Oudtshoorn
Lastly visit Cango Wildlife Ranch. This facility has been in existence for 35 years and comprises of over 90 different species of animals. They provide guided tours which are fundamental in our education ethos, providing a voice for each species and creating animal and environmental awareness. Enveloped in a fun and unique setting, we pride ourselves in being a one-of-a-kind centre that has something for everyone, 365 days of the year!
Overnight at the hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 6: George/Knysna – Tsitsikamma National Park – George/Knysna
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Proceed to Tsitsikamma National Park where you can experience the outdoors, stunning marine life and an adventure filled vacation.
Tsitsikamma National Park is a multi-dimensional destination with dramatic coastal scenery, reefs, rivers, lush forest and delicate Fynbos. A hiking and water sports paradise, this region forms the top section of the magnificent Garden Route National Park.
Drive from your hotel to Tsitsikamma National Park is 2.5 hours +/-
Enroute stop at Bloukrans’s bridge – Africa’s highest commercial bungy bridge. You can either take an optional tour to walk on the bridge or bungy jump off the bridge.
Optional Tour at Bloukrans Bridge (payable extra) –
Sky Walk at Bloukrans Bridge – ZAR 150* Per Person. (*Subject to Change)
Bungee Jumping at Bloukrans Bridge – ZAR 1400* Per Person. (*Subject to Change)
Enjoy the world’s highest bridge Bungy jump and tick off the number one bucket list item! This Bloukrans Bridge bungy offers you a jump from 216 metres above sea level and will satisfy all thrill seekers out there.
* All clients who book the activity are requested to arrive on site one hour prior to the booked jump time. *
No spectators on the bridge allowed. Only paying guest to accompany jumper @ R150.00* Per person. (*Subject to Change)
Inclusions: Safety briefing and the walk, all safety equipment will be supplied.
Exclusions: Meals and drinks and footage
Further proceed to explore Tsitsikama National Park. This nature conservation protects over 116 varieties of giant trees including the Outeniqua Yellowwood, Stink Wood, Iron Wood, Hard Pear, Candle Wood as well as all the unique bird, animal and insect life they support.
Optional Tour at Tsitsikamma National Park (payable extra) –
Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour – ZAR 625* Per Person .(* Subject to change)
Swing from the treetops across the forest canopy of the place named by the ancient San, Tsitsikamma (place of abundant water). The abundant water has birthed abundant South African wildlife.
Booking: Prior Booking Recommended
Return to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Knysna/George – Johannesburg/ Lanseria – Sun City
Breakfast will be served at the hotel.
Check out from the hotel and depart on private road transfer to George Airport.
Drive time from hotel to George Airport is +/- 1/2 Hour
Arrive at George Airport for your flight for your next destination!!!
Fly to Johannesburg or Lanseria (rates are not included)
Upon your arrival at the airport, please collect your bags and proceed toward the Arrival Hall. You will be met and assisted by an English-speaking Representative
You will be then assisted towards your car. Depart on a private road transfer to Sun City.
Distance from Johannesburg O R Tambo Airport to Sun City is +/- 2.5 Hours
Distance from Lanseria Airport to Sun City is +/- 1 Hour
Home to the Valley of Waves and sprawled along the border of the Pilanesberg National Park, 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 and Check into the hotel in Sun City. Spend rest of the day as leisurely as you please.
You have complimentary entry to Valley of Waves and Shuttle services inside the resort.
The magnificent pool area is surrounded by tropical plants and nearby is the incredible Water world and the Valley of Waves with its wide variety of water activities.
Other sport activities include two golf courses, tennis courts, bowling, mini-golf, squash, ten-pin bowling, and horse riding. There is also a gym and sauna for the more physical enthusiasts.
Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 8: Sun City
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Day free for own activities
Unleash your inner thrill-seeker on one of the many outdoor adventure activities available at the Sun City Resort. From adrenaline-fueled adventures to leisure experiences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy
To name a few –
Game Drives at Pilanesburg National Park (costs not included)
Day Trip to Pilanesberg National Park – ZAR 900* Per Person including one game drive at Pilanesburg and shuttle transfers to the National Park
Hot Air Ballooning (costs not included) (*Subject to change)
Quad Biking, Archery, Mountain bike Trails, Chimp & Zee Rope Adventure, Quatro Bounce, (costs not included)
Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 9: Sun City – Johannesburg
Breakfast will be served at the hotel
Depart on a private road transfer from Sun City to Johannesburg. Enroute visit Gold Reef City.
Distance from Sun City to Johannesburg is +/- 2.5 Hours
The Gold Reef City theme park in Johannesburg has some of South Africa’s fastest, biggest, most twisting and turning thrill rides. There is an abundance of adventures to be had at Gold Reef City!
Join the young at heart and test-drive any of the more than thirty thrilling rides at our theme park. Whether you want family friendly, kiddies ride or the biggest adrenalin rush, there is a ride for everyone at Gold Reef City.
Arrive at Johannesburg. Check-in at the hotel. Day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 10: Johannesburg – Departure
Breakfast will be served at the hotel Check out from the hotel.
Depart on private road transfer to Johannesburg – OR Tambo International Airport.
Arrive at Johannesburg Airport for your flight for your next destination!!!
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tour Ends.
INCLUSIONS:
All Accommodation mentioned above
Meals as mentioned above
All transfers and sightseeing by Private Vehicle/s with Professional Driver/Guide, all Fuel and Toll, Taxes and Parking as per itinerary except for Game Drives conducted by game lodge will be on shared basis unless mentioned otherwise. Value Added Tax at 15%, where applicable
Tourism Development Levy as applicable
SIGHTSEEING INCLUDED:
CAPE TOWN:
Half Day City Orientation tour
Table Mountain Ticket (weather permitting)
Seal Island Cruise
Boulders Beach
Cape Point/Cape of Good Hope
Return Funicular Ride
Chapman’s Peak Drive & Parking (weather permitting)
GARDEN ROUTE:
John Benn Cruise
Cango Caves
Safari Ostrich Farm
Cango Wildlife Ranch
Entrances of Tsitsikamma National Park
SUN CITY:
Entrance of Valley of Waves Theme Park and Free shuttle transfers within Sun City
JOHANNESBURG:
Gold Reef City Theme Park (operational only Thursday – Sunday)
EXCLUSIONS:
Conservation Fee of National Parks & Game reserves
Entrances to any attractions/museums during the Cape Town Orientation tour will be borne by the guest.
Airfares & airport taxes
Visa fees & procedures
Transfer rates are calculated as per all mentioned passengers arriving and departing together as of now. Additional car surcharges will apply if the flight details differ.
Any transfers taken before 8am or post 2100hrs surcharge will be applicable
Drinks (neither with meals, nor on vehicles or during tours, unless otherwise indicated)
Items of a personal nature, such as telephone bills, room service, laundry, etc.
Meals & any other services not mentioned in the inclusions or in the itinerary
IMPORTANT NOTES:
If Table Mountain is closed for maintenance, then you will be taken to visit Robben Island Tour
GST 5% and TCS 5% will be applicable.
Attested copies of Pan card and Passport are required on Mandatory basis on confirmation of package
Gold Reef City tour not operational on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
In Garden Route vehicle is at disposal for 8hrs however in rest of the places it is only as per the tours
Guests must carry their passports while going for game drives in Kruger., else they will not be allowed for the game drives.
Guests must carry their passports while going for Robben Island in Cape Town., else they will not allow guest for tour.