South Africa Family Safari

Cape Town ~ Franschhoek ~
Kruger National Park ~ Limpopo

Itinerary Overview:
11 Days / 10 Nights

Day 1

Arrive in Cape Town, Transfer to Hotel
The Table Bay Hotel, Luxury King & Superior Luxury Family Mountain Rooms Bed & Breakfast (BB)

Day 2

Robben Island with Christo Brand. Table Mountain & City Orientation Tour
The Table Bay Hotel, Luxury King & Superior Luxury Family Mountain Rooms, BB

Day 3

Full Day Cape Winelands Tour with Wine Escapes
Avondrood Guest House, Franschhoek
Mountain View Suite and Luxury Suite, Bed & Breakfast (BB)

Day 4

Transfer to Cape Town International for Flight to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport Transfer to Kruger Lodge, Jock Safari Lodge
3 Thatched Roof Suites (2 with Interleading Rooms) All Inclusive (AI)

Day 5

14 July Full Day on Safari, Kruger National Park
Jock Safari Lodge, 3 Thatched Roof Suites, AI

Day 6

Full Day on Safari, Kruger National Park
Jock Safari Lodge, 3 Thatched Roof Suites, AI

Day 7

Transfer from Kruger National Park to Kapama Private Game Reserve, Limpopo Province
Kapama Kruger Homestead, Exclusive Use Home, All Inclusive (AI)

Day 8

Full Day on Safari, Kapama Private Game Reserve
Kapama Kruger Homestead, Exclusive Use Home, AI

Day 9

Full Day on Safari, Kapama Private Game Reserve
Kapama Kruger Homestead, Exclusive Use Home, AI

Day 10

Transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for Flight to Cape Town. Airport Transfer to Hotel
The Table Bay Hotel Luxury King & Superior Luxury Family Mountain Rooms, BB

Day 11

Transfer to Airport for Departure Flight Home

Please Note: The South Africa Family Safari is planned for 2 Adult Parents, sharing and 3 Teenage Children, sharing, unless otherwise noted. this itinerary is scheduled for northern Hemisphere summer, south african winter, when temperatures are cooler and one of the best times of year for Photography.

Day 1

Upon Arrival in Cape Town, you are greeted and transferred to your Cape Town home for the next two nights, The Table Bay Hotel.

Opened in May 1997 by former South African President, Nelson Mandela, The Table Bay Hotel offers the convenience of the Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront, combined with spectacular views from your rooms of Table Mountain. At The Table Bay Hotel, Bed & Breakfast (BB), you will have one Luxury King & one Superior Luxury Family Mountain Room. Each family room comes with a sleeper couch.

The Table Bay Hotel will be the jumping off point for your Family Safari.

Dinner on own at the V&A Waterfront. Enjoy a rest after your flight, in preparation for your exciting first full day in South Africa.

Day 2

After a hearty South African Breakfast, this morning you will be met by your Licensed Driver Tour Guide and taken to the Ferry embarkation point for your Private Tour of Robben Island.

The departure to Robben Island takes place from the V&A Waterfront, which is also where Nobel Square is situated. Here you will find four statues of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates – Nelson Mandela, FW de Klerk, Desmond Tutu, and Albert Luthuli.

Robben Island is the place of incarceration for Nelson Mandela for 18 years of his 27 years of imprisonment. Once you have crossed Table Bay to Robben Island, on the scheduled Ferry, you will enjoy a Private Tour with Christo Brand. Christo Brand, a former prison guard, who was responsible for guarding Nelson Mandela.

Christo came to Robben Island, where Mandela was being held, in 1978 when he was 19 years old. In 1982, he was transferred along with Mandela, to Pollsmoor Prison. Christo and Mandela developed a close friendship over the course of many years. He is the co-author of his book, Doing Life with Mandela: My Prisoner, My Friend (2014).

Following your tour with Christo Brand, your Guide will assist you on finding a place for lunch (on own), followed by your Table Mountain & City Orientation Tour.

As you travel through Cape Town, historic and cultural landmarks will be pointed out. Should you have a particular interest, simply let your Guide know, so you can explore further.

Next you arrive for your trip in the Cable Car to the top of Cape Town’s iconic landmark – Table Mountain, also a Natural Wonder of the World. Within Table Mountain National Park are an estimated 2,200 species of plants and 1,470 floral species, with many of these plants, and an estimated 70% of the flowers, endemic to Table Mountain.

The 65-passenger Cable Car, takes you to the summit in under 5 minutes. The Cable Car has a rotating floor, ensuring that all visitors get a 360 degree aerial view of Cape Town.

Following your tour, your Guide will return you to the V&A Waterfront for Evening & Dinner (on own). Accommodation at The Table Bay Hotel, Luxury King & Superior Luxury Family Mountain Rooms (BB)

Day 3

After another delicious South African Breakfast, your Guide will collect you and your luggage as you begin to make your way to Franschhoek. Along the way you will be met by John Grant of Wine Escapes for a full day of Wine Tasting in the Cape Winelands. Wine Escapes prides itself in offering you an interactive, informative, and enjoyable day as you learn about South Africa’s Wine Regions and their unique wines and terroir.

Following your day of tastings, you will find your home for the next evening at Avondrood Guest House in the heart of Franschhoek.

With only 8 rooms, Avondrood’s main structure was built in 1870, harkening back to Franschhoek’s Huguenot Heritage. A small, more personal Guest House located among some of the best restaurants and dining options in the Cape Winelands. You will be in Franschhoek on the eve of the Bastille Festival. Thus, you will experience this South African town at its best.*

You will have two Suites, the Mountain View Suite with 2 bedrooms, one bath, and a lounge area. The nearby Luxury Suite, with Ensuite Bath, also comes with an extra long king size bed.

Enjoy Dinner on own in Franschhoek and a restful evening in your Guest House. The next day you will be off to start your Wildlife Safari Adventure!

*In the Franschhoek Wine Region, “The Culinary Capital of South Africa”, many of the restaurants are reservation required. If you have a preferred restaurant, John will be able to assist you with reservations.

While the Parents enjoy Wine Tasting, a Day of Adventure for the Teenagers may be planned. In the morning go Dune Riding at Atlantis Dunes and in the afternoon visit the comical African Penguins of Boulders Beach, near South Africa’s Naval town – Simon’s Town.

An exciting day full of Surfing Lessons, from South Africa’s best, could also be an alternative tour!

Day 4
Following Breakfast, your Guide will transfer you to Cape Town International Airport, for your flight to Kruger Mpumalanga Airport Transfer to Kruger National Park’s Jock Safari Lodge.

Arrive in time for an Evening Game Drive at Jock Safari Lodge.

Days 5 - 6

Full Days on Safari

Jock Safari Lodge Experience

The first and oldest Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park, historic Jock Safari Lodge is named after the African classic tale Jock of the Bushveld by Sir Percy FitzPatrick. Located in Kruger’s southern region, where the Mitomeni and Biyamiti Rivers meet, in the private Bushveld Concession Area, the Jock Safari Lodge has exclusive traversing rights in an area regarded as one of the best in all of Kruger National Park for “Big 5” Wildlife Sightings. The “Big 5” are Lion, Leopard, Rhinoceros, Elephant, and Cape Buffalo.

But remember, there is an old Safari superstition, when your Guide asks you what you want see, never say what you really want to see. The animals will hide from you, to make you come back to try and find them!

You will have 3 Thatched Roof Suites, 2 of these being with interleading rooms. Each room comes with Private Plunge Pool, Ensuite Bathroom with Outdoor Shower, and Ball & Claw Bath on a Private Deck.

Your All Inclusive stay includes:

Two Daily Game Drives, Shared Vehicle
Guided Wilderness Walks*
All Meals and Afternoon Tea
A selection of House Beverages, including South African Wines
Game Drive Beverages

*Please note: Jock Safari Lodge Wilderness Walk allows children over the age of 12 to participate. See attached Jock Safari Lodge Fact Sheet page 2. Wilderness Walks must be booked in advance and we will reserve one for your Family.

Day 7

Transfer from Kruger National Park to Kapama Private Game Reserve, Limpopo Province
Kapama Kruger Homestead, Exclusive Use Home, All Inclusive (AI)

One of the most exciting new Safari experiences in South Africa, the Kapama Kruger Homestead, offers a truly private Family Safari. The Homestead, an exclusive use Lodge, is a family-style Homestead with 3 Ensuite Bedrooms.

You will have a private Game Drive Vehicle, with a Guide and Assistant Guide, for your Family’s use. Your Family will have an Assigned Concierge. Your Concierge will ensure all is well and take care of any special requests you might have while at your Homestead.

Your Private Chef will prepare meals created for your tastes. From elegant to Boma (outdoor fireside dining) to traditional South African Braai, you decide. Your Homestead comes with a garden in which to relax between Game Drives and a Fireplace, for the cool evenings in the Bushveld.

The Homestead offers an authentic Safari atmosphere, your Family Home in the Bush. Striking the perfect balance between an exceptional Family Safari and value for money, the Kapama Kruger Homestead is one of the newest and most unique private Safaris experiences in South Africa.

The Kapama Kruger Homestead exclusive use Lodge includes:

Private Game Drive Safari Vehicle
Guide and Assistant Guide
Assigned Concierge
Personal Chef
3 Ensuite Bedrooms
Meals designed for your Family, South African Wines Included

Days 8 - 9

Full Days Safari

Located in South Africa’s Northeast Limpopo Province, Kapama Private Game Reserve spans 15,000 hectares. A Private Reserve is a designated area of land that is owned and managed by a single entity/owner. Private Reserves limit access, allowing only a certain number of guests at a time. At Kapama, located within the Greater Kruger area, you can hope to see the “Big 5” during your Safaris at your exclusive use Homestead.

To make the most of your Private Game Drives at The Homestead, the following is suggested:

Winter Morning Safari

05:30 Wake-up Call

06:00 Your Family enjoys Tea, Coffee, Homemade Pastries, and Fresh Fruit in your Private Homestead

6:30 Depart The Homestead with your Guide and Assistant Guide in your Private Safari Vehicle

Mid-Drive stop for Hot Drinks, Homemade Rusks, and Biscuits at a Lookout Point, Watering Hole, or Designated Area in the Reserve. Your Guide and Assistant Guide always know the best place to stop!

09:30 Return to the The Homestead after an approximate 3-Hour Game Drive for a full Breakfast, prepared by your Personal Chef

Winter Afternoon Safari

15:30 Have some Refreshments, Light Snacks, and Afternoon Tea

16:00 Depart from your Homestead

Mid-drive Stop for Drinks and Snacks

19:00 Arrive back at The Homestead, with time to relax freshen up before Dinner

19:30 Dinner is served by your Personal Chef

Day 10

Transfer to Hoedspruit Airport for Flight to Cape Town. You will once again be greeted at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
The Table Bay Hotel Luxury King & Superior Luxury Family Mountain Rooms, BB
Enjoy your last evening in South Africa relaxing, walking the Waterfront, or shopping for gifts.
Dinner on own at V&A Waterfront

Day 11

Transfer to Airport for Departure Flight Home

Have a Safe trip home
&
We look forward to Your return for
your next Safari adventure!

Includes:

• 10 Nights Accommodation, with Breakfast Daily, as per Itinerary

• All Meals and Local Drinks, Including South African Wines, at Jock Safari Lodge

• Meals and Selected Local and Premium Drinks, Including South African Wines, at Kapama Homestead, on a Private Basis

• Twice Daily Game Drives at both Lodges – Exclusive Use/Private Safari Game Drive Vehicle at Kapama Kruger Homestead

• Private Guide, Assistance Guide, Assigned Concierge, and Personal Chef at Kapama Kruger Homestead

• Conservation Levies and National Park Entrance Fees

• Tourism Levies

• Internal Domestic Flights, Economy for 5 People, Non-Refundable, Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMI), Nelspruit. Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

• Airport Transfer on Arrival in Cape Town International Airport (CPT); Transfer to CPT from Winelands, Return Transfers

• Transfer from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMI), Nelspruit to Jock Safari Lodge in Kruger National Park

• Transfer from Jock Safari Lodge to Kapama Kruger Homestead

• Transfer from Kapama to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)

• Robben Island Private Tour with Christo Brand

• Table Mountain Cableway Tickets

• Full Day Vehicle with Licensed Driver Tour Guide for Robben Island Transfers and Table Mountain with a City Orientation Tour

• Full Day Cape Winelands Tour with Wine Escapes – Pick-up in Cape Town, Drop-off at Winelands Accommodation, with Driver Guide

Excludes:

• International Flights

• Additional Meals and Drinks Not Included in Cape Town & Franschhoek

• Premium Alcohol, unless noted

• Tips and Gratuities

• Personal Items

• Travel Insurance

• Additional Activities/Excursions/Entrance Fees not listed as included

*Please note, proof of Travel Insurance is required 14 Business Days prior to Departure.*

A Tourist Visa is not required for US Citizens traveling to South Africa for less than 90 days. However, please be sure to have 2 consecutive empty visa pages per entry.

Booking & Payment:

To secure the booking, a 30% Booking Confirmation, of which 10% is a Non-Refundable Deposit, is required. 

Cancellation Policy:

Less the 10% Non-Refundable Deposit, Full Refund up to 90 Days before arrival.
90 - 30 Days prior to arrival, less the 10% Non-Refundable Deposit, 50% Refund upon Cancellation.
Cancellation less than 30 Calendar Days prior to arrival, Full Forfeiture.