Adventure
Nature
Tailor-made
Discover South Africa's rich wildlife and breathtaking landscapes!
Drive for miles, exploring every corner of the country, from the Western Cape to Johannesburg, via the famous Kruger Park. Discover the authenticity of the land and its friendly people through a unique immersion experience. Admire the infinite landscapes, the majestic wildlife and expect to meet some unexpected people...
From
1599€Length of stay
11 Days / 9 nightsMinimum number of participants
Trip based on a minimum of 8 participants Private hire available on requestA well-balanced but intense programme to discover South African nature
Accommodation in guesthouses or campsites for an authentic approach to local life
Expertise and trusted service providers for a unique experience
Day 1
Cape Town
Arrival at Cape Town International Airport.
After collecting your luggage, our local French-speaking representative will welcome you and assist you. Hand over your travel documents and transfer to your accommodation.
Installation. Lunch at your leisure.
Depending on your arrival time, you may wish to explore the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. They feature a wide variety of plants from southern Africa. You can also explore the pier and admire the waterfront.
Dinner on your own. Night at the guest house.
Day 2
Cape Town
Breakfast.
Morning at leisure. Tour of Cape Town and discovery of the Malay quarter "Bo-Kaap" with its original architecture blending Georgian, Dutch and Asian styles; visit to the Museum of South Africa.
Lunch at leisure. Weather permitting, climb Table Mountain by cable car.
Dinner on your own. Night at the guest house.
Day 3
Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, Cape Town
Breakfast.
To get things off to a good start, why not take a cruise and say hello to the sea lions? You're in one of the world's most southerly destinations, so take the opportunity to admire some of the highlights of the Cape Peninsula.
On the way to Cape Point Lighthouse, where you'll be treated to a breathtaking view of False Bay and the open sea. If you want to relax a little, don't hesitate to take the funicular. Descend to the Cape of Good Hope, where exceptional flora awaits you, providing a veritable sanctuary for fynbos, the main plant system in the Cape's floral kingdom.
Lunch at leisure on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, with its astonishing panorama. In the afternoon, head to Simon's Town to observe a colony of penguins that have chosen Boulder's beach as their home. Finish your day at Muizenberg to discover the mythical colourful huts facing the ocean.
Dinner on your own. Night at the guest house
Day 4
Cape Town, Drakenstein, Franschhoek
Breakfast.
Visit to Stellenbosch, the first town created inland in 1679. Visit to its open-air museum comprising four 18th and 19th century Dutch and English houses. Wine tasting and lunch on your own. En route, stop off at Drakenstein, Victor Verster's prison. It is not possible to visit this prison, but a stop in front of it is a must to see the symbolic statue paying tribute to Nelson Mandela, who also spent 18 months in this prison.
Continuation to Franschhoek, known as the "French Corner". Visit to the town and the Huguenot Museum.
Dinner on your own. Night in another guest house or similar.
Day 5
Swellendam, Oudtshoorn
Breakfast.
Take the Garden Route to Oudtshoorn, ostrich country! At a farm, an English-speaking guide will tell you all about the life of these birds, and you can even ride on the back of an ostrich: guaranteed fun!
Free lunch in Swellendam, a small historic town founded in 1746.
Arrive in Oudtshoorn in the afternoon and settle in. Optional visit to the ostrich farm and Cango Caves.
Dinner on your own. Night in a local guest house.
Day 6
Cango Caves, Knysna Elephant Park, Plettenberg Beach
Breakfast.
Departure for a visit to the Cango Caves. Then on to Knysna Elephant Park, the first orphanage in the country to house and care for elephants. Explore the park, where you will also find other animal species such as zebras. Touch them and feed them. You can also walk alongside them: an unforgettable experience!
Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon, relax on the beach at Plettenberg.
Dinner on your own. Night at the guest house or similar.
Day 7
Tsitsikamma National Park, George, Flight to Johannesburg
Breakfast.
Morning departure and drive to Tsitsikamma National Park, where the marine protected area is the oldest in the world, having been created in 1964.
If you wish, you can follow one of the signposted footpaths for a hike.
You can also go canoeing, kayaking, zip-lining or other activities (optional). Lunch at leisure en route, then transfer to George airport.
Flight to Johannesburg. Arrival, welcome by your new local English-speaking guide and transfer to the guest house. Check-in.
Dinner on your own. Night at the guest house or similar.
Day 8
Blyde River Canyon, Berlin Falls , The Pinnacle Rock , Kruger Park
Head for the north of the country. Drive along the scenic route and explore the different panoramas offered by this famous South African road. You'll be able to admire the Blyde River Canyon, the 3rd largest canyon in the world, from every angle.
Stop off at the impressive waterfalls of Berlin and Lisbon.
Take in the highlights of the famous Panoramic Route, including God's Window and The Pinnacle Rock, which offer spectacular views of the region. The Three Rondavels or the "Potholes of Giants".
Lunch at leisure. Continuation to Kruger National Park. It is one of the most famous parks in the world and covers an area half the size of Holland. Lunch on your own. Free time to rest before leaving at around 15:30 for a sunset safari with an English-speaking ranger and a tracker.
Dinner and overnight in a camp or similar.
Day 9
Safari in the Kruger Park
Morning snack at 05:30.
Depart in the early morning by 4X4 on the tracks of the private reserve and the roads of the Kruger Park, which you will cross, stopping whenever you like.
Return for breakfast and free time.
Lunch time. Enjoy this night safari to discover the Big Five, the 5 largest mammals feared and respected by the hunters of yesteryear!
Dinner and overnight at Camp Nkambeni or similar
Day 10
Kruger Park, Johannesburg
Breakfast.
Free day. Your journey is coming to an end. You are in the heart of nature, so take advantage of these last moments to go on one last safari, then head for Johannesburg. Lunch at your leisure.
Depending on the timetable, opportunity to visit the city of Johannesburg and stop off at Rosebank market. Optional visit to the Apartheid Museum or Soweto. Transfer back to Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport.
Check-in and return flight. Dinner and overnight at your leisure (on board the aircraft depending on the flight times booked).
* Flight prices. Please contact us for negotiated fares.
Accommodation : Guest houses, comfortable campsites, homestays... or similar.
The choice of accommodation encourages local encounters while preserving your comfort.
Because of its vast size, South Africa has very different weather patterns. The seasons are reversed in relation to the northern hemisphere.
From November to March, it's summer in South Africa, an ideal time to visit the Cape regions and the sides bordered by the Atlantic and Indian oceans. During this period, the provinces of Kwazulu Natal and Mpumalanga become very hot, but April and May are the best time to discover the wildlife. From June to August, winter sets in, with temperatures dropping significantly in the early morning and evening.
However, South Africa is an accessible destination all year round and the best time to visit will depend on the activities you plan to do there (safari, water sports, whale watching, etc.).
No vaccination is compulsory.
However, we recommend that you are up-to-date against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough and poliomyelitis, hepatitis A and B, measles and, depending on the length and type of trip, typhoid and rabies.
Other important precautions: Depending on where you are travelling in South Africa, treatment for malaria may be advisable.
Avoid drinking tap water and do not use ice cubes.
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers coming from an infected area (the measure also applies to anyone who has spent more than twelve hours in transit in one of the countries at risk). This vaccination, which does not apply to children under the age of one, must have been given 10 days before entering South Africa.
These countries are
In Africa: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Togo, Uganda.
Outside Africa: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela.
Any traveller affected by this compulsory yellow fever vaccination requirement who fails to comply will be refused entry to South Africa by the local authorities.
Yellow fever is very strongly recommended if you are going to Victoria Falls (be careful about the delay, you need to have it done at least 10 days before departure, or even 3 weeks if possible).
PASSPORT & VISAS
For nationals of the European Union, Switzerland and Canada, the passport is compulsory and must be valid for 6 months after your return and contain at least two consecutive blank pages. You must also be in possession of a return or onward ticket. For a tourist stay of less than 3 months, citizens of the European Union, Switzerland and Canada do not need a visa. A 90-day residence permit will be issued at the border on entry to South Africa.
For Lesotho and Swaziland, no visa is required for a stay of less than 30 days. You will be issued with an entry visa free of charge at the border.
With children :
Under local regulations governing the entry and exit of minors, whether foreigners or South Africans, which have been in force since 1 June 2015, all parents are required to present proof of their parent-child relationship with their children, both when entering and leaving South African territory. This measure applies at all border points in the country.
http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays/afrique-du-sud/#entree
This information is regularly updated, but is given for information only. It is your responsibility to check the formalities for entering the country with the relevant authorities.
South African Embassy in France :
Open from 8.30am to 5.15pm Monday to Friday, and from 9am to 12pm for visas.
59 quai d'Orsay, 75343 Paris Cedex 7
Tel.: 01 53 59 23 23
Fax: 01 47 53 99 70
Internet : www.afriquedusud.net
E-mail: info@afriquedusud.net
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