Africa · South Africa
This curated group itinerary explores South Africa's most iconic landmarks, following a linear route from the vibrant streets of Cape Town to the heart of the pristine wilderness.
This curated group itinerary explores South Africa's most iconic landmarks, following a linear route from the vibrant streets of Cape Town to the heart of the pristine wilderness. The journey includes scheduled flights on an international flight and seamlessly connects the Cape Peninsula with the Mpumalanga region, offering a comprehensive look at the country's striking contrasts.
The experience ranges from ascending Table Mountain to discovering the Cape of Good Hope, before continuing through the breathtaking landscapes of the Panorama Route. The heart of the trip is dedicated to Africa's majestic wildlife, featuring an educational elephant encounter and four distinct photographic safaris in open 4x4 vehicles within the Karongwe Private Game Reserve.
Led by expert Italian-speaking local guides, the tour utilises vehicles tailored to the group size. The pace balances cultural and scenic discovery in Cape Town with the thrill of the bush, offering the flexibility to personalise the end of the journey with a guided tour of Johannesburg and Soweto or extensions to Victoria Falls.
11 days in the programme
Departure on a scheduled economy class flight to South Africa Departure on a scheduled economy class flight to South Africa. Overnight stay on board.
Arrival in Cape Town and transfer to your hotel Arrival in Cape Town and transfer to your hotel. Begin your discovery of the 'Mother City', one of the world's most captivating metropolises, nestled between the mountains and the ocean. Overnight stay.
A full day dedicated to exploring the Cape Peninsula, traveling to the Cape of Good Hope where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans ideally meet A full day dedicated to exploring the Cape Peninsula, traveling to the Cape of Good Hope where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans ideally meet. Sightseeing is conducted with a local Italian-speaking guide.
The day begins with an ascent of Table Mountain to admire the panoramic views over the city and the bay The day begins with an ascent of Table Mountain to admire the panoramic views over the city and the bay. The programme continues with a visit to the renowned South African Winelands or, alternatively, the coastal town of Hermanus, famous for whale watching. Please note that Table Mountain may be closed for maintenance during July and August.
Transfer to the Mpumalanga region Transfer to the Mpumalanga region. The day features the Elephant Whispers experience, an educational and close-up encounter to learn about these majestic mammals.
Travelling along the Panorama Route, you will visit Mpumalanga's most spectacular viewpoints, including breathtaking canyons and waterfalls Travelling along the Panorama Route, you will visit Mpumalanga's most spectacular viewpoints, including breathtaking canyons and waterfalls. Overnight stay in Graskop.
Visit the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) for a close-up encounter with cheetahs and other vulnerable species Visit the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) for a close-up encounter with cheetahs and other vulnerable species. Continue to the Karongwe Private Game Reserve. In the afternoon, set out on your first photographic safari in an open 4x4 vehicle, accompanied by professional rangers and trackers.
A full day dedicated to exploring the reserve with two photographic safaris (one at sunrise and one in the late afternoon) in open 4x4 vehicles A full day dedicated to exploring the reserve with two photographic safaris (one at sunrise and one in the late afternoon) in open 4x4 vehicles. English-speaking rangers will lead the search for the Big Five in this exclusive natural setting. Meals are served as set menus.
A final morning safari in the reserve to complete your wildlife viewing experience A final morning safari in the reserve to complete your wildlife viewing experience. Afterwards, transfer to Johannesburg, the country's economic hub. Overnight stay.
A free morning or the opportunity to join an optional Italian-speaking guided tour of Johannesburg and Soweto A free morning or the opportunity to join an optional Italian-speaking guided tour of Johannesburg and Soweto. Later, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Overnight stay on board.
Arrival at the final destination and end of services.
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