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10 Days of Adventure in South Africa!

ADITYA CHOPRA

4 Jan 2024

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through South Africa's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. From the iconic Table Mountain to the diverse wildlife of Kruger National Park, this itinerary will leave you in awe. Get ready for thrilling experiences, fascinating history, and natural wonders that will take your breath away!

Trip to South Africa

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Mountains and Pristine Beaches

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$42

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$ 3

Table Mountain National Park

Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$19

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Boulders Beach

Sheltered public bay with a sandy beach & boardwalk, plus free-roaming colony of African penguins.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$10

37 - 45 min

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Cape of Good Hope

Tip of the Cape Peninsula forming part of a protected wildlife reserve with picnic spots and walks.

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$13

Day 2Discovering History and Marine Wonders

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$47

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$ 2

Robben Island

Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$19

Two Oceans Aquarium

Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

11 - 14 min

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District Six Museum

Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$6

6 - 9 min

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Castle of Good Hope

Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$6

Day 3Botanical Gardens, Caves, and Stunning Falls

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$44

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$ 3

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

390 - 468 min

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Cango Caves

Guided tours are mandatory at this historic, popular network of caves with large mineral formations.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$13

684 - 821 min

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Augrabies Falls National Park

Sprawling area featuring granite cliffs & a natural cascade dropping from a height of 60 meters.

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$19

Day 4Marine Life Extravaganza and Wetland Adventure

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$50

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$ 2

uShaka Marine World

Family-friendly oceanfront aquarium & water park with a snorkelling lagoon & shark cage dives.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

251 - 302 min

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iSimangaliso Wetland Park

UNESCO-listed 820,390-acre wetland reserve with beaches, coral reefs, dunes and swamp forests.

12:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$19

Day 5Lodge Retreat, Canyon Marvels, and Zoo Encounter

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$44

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$ 3

Kruger Park Lodge Unit 82

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

109 - 131 min

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Blyde River Canyon

Huge natural attraction with diverse wildlife & dramatic views, plus hotels, restaurants & tours.

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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$15

400 - 480 min

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Johannesburg Zoo

55-hectare zoo housing many rare African species & a successful white lion breeding program.

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$10

Day 6Safari Adventure in Kruger National Park

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$50

Kruger National Park

South Africa's first National Park containing significant numbers of all of the big 5 game species.

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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$50

Day 7Wildlife Encounters and Cultural Heritage

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$48

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$ 3

Pilanesberg

Ancient volcanic crater home to Pilanesberg Game Reserve, with abundant wildlife, safaris & lodging.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$19

184 - 221 min

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Maropeng: Official Visitor Centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site

Modern visitor center for UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind, site of important fossil finds.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$19

72 - 87 min

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Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct

Infamous century-old prison, now a center with the High Court, tours & exhibitions on local history.

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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$10

Day 8Exploring National Parks and Zoo Delights

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$32

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$ 2

Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park

Protected park home to Africa's 'big five' animals, rhino, elephant, buffalo, lion and leopard.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$19

484 - 581 min

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National Zoological Gardens of South Africa

210-acre zoo and research hub including a reptile park, aquarium and exotic tree collection.

2:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$13

Day 9Thrilling Theme Park and Apartheid Insights

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$38

Gold Reef City Theme Park

More than 30 roller coasters & thrill rides, an interactive history of gold mining & a 4D theater.

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

12 - 17 min

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Apartheid Museum

Museum chronicling the story of 20th-century South Africa & the now-defunct apartheid system.

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$13

Day 10Elephant Encounters and Coastal Beauty

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$40

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$ 2

Addo Elephant National Park

Country's 3rd-largest national park, with hundreds of elephants & also home to lions & black rhinos.

8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$25

178 - 214 min

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Directions

Tsitsikamma National Park

Forested national park along the coast featuring campgrounds & the scenic Otter Trail.

2:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Budget breakdown: $448 In total

Activities & Food:$432

Transport:$17