12 Days South Africa – Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Pretoria

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Trip Overview

This 12-day journey takes you through South Africa’s most iconic cities, blending urban sophistication, historical insights, and breathtaking natural landscapes. Start your adventure in Cape Town, where you’ll visit Table Mountain, the Cape Winelands, and Robben Island. Then, head to Johannesburg, South Africa’s cultural and historical hub, to explore Soweto, the Apartheid Museum, and the Cradle of Humankind. Conclude in Pretoria, the country’s administrative capital, known for its jacaranda-lined streets, historic monuments, and national parks.

Perfect for first-time visitors, culture seekers, and luxury travelers, this itinerary offers a mix of adventure, history, and relaxation.

Great For

Luxury Travelers

History & Culture Enthusiasts

Wine & Culinary Lovers

Safari & Wildlife Seekers

Highlights

  • Table Mountain & Cape Peninsula Tour – Take in breathtaking panoramic views from Cape Town’s most famous landmark.
  • Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch & Franschhoek – Enjoy world-class wines and vineyard landscapes.
  • Robben Island & Apartheid Museum – Discover South Africa’s rich history and Nelson Mandela’s legacy.
  • Safari in Pilanesberg National Park – Spot the Big Five on an exciting game drive near Pretoria.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town – Welcome to South Africa
  • Meet & greet at Cape Town International Airport, followed by a private transfer to your hotel.
  • Optional sunset cruise along the Atlantic Seaboard, enjoying views of Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles.
  • Accommodation: One&Only Cape Town | Meals: Dinner
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  • Morning cable car ride up Table Mountain, taking in panoramic views of the city and ocean.
  • Explore Bo-Kaap, Cape Town’s colorful Malay Quarter.
  • Visit the Castle of Good Hope, the South African Museum, and Greenmarket Square.
  • Accommodation: One&Only Cape Town | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Scenic drive along Chapman’s Peak Drive, one of the world’s most beautiful coastal routes.
  • Visit Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet.
  • Stop at Boulders Beach to see the African penguin colony.
  • Enjoy a seafood lunch in Simon’s Town, a historic naval base.
  • Accommodation: One&Only Cape Town | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Drive to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, South Africa’s premier wine regions.
  • Guided wine tastings at award-winning estates, paired with cheese and chocolate.
  • Visit a historic Cape Dutch winery and learn about wine production.
  • Accommodation: Delaire Graff Estate | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Morning ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years.
  • Tour the maximum-security prison with an ex-political prisoner guide.
  • Afternoon free to explore the V&A Waterfront, with boutique shopping and fine dining.
  • Accommodation: One&Only Cape Town | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Scenic flight to Johannesburg, South Africa’s economic and cultural capital.
  • Afternoon guided tour of Maboneng, Johannesburg’s trendy arts and cultural district.
  • Accommodation: The Saxon Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  • Morning tour of Soweto, including a visit to Vilakazi Street, the only street in the world where two Nobel Prize winners (Nelson Mandela & Desmond Tutu) lived.
  • Explore Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela House Museum.
  • Afternoon visit to the Apartheid Museum, learning about South Africa’s history of segregation and struggle for freedom.
  • Accommodation: The Saxon Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day trip to the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Tour of the Sterkfontein Caves, where some of the oldest hominid fossils were discovered.
  • Afternoon at Maropeng Museum, exploring interactive exhibits on human evolution.
  • Accommodation: The Saxon Hotel | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Scenic drive to Pretoria, known for its jacaranda-lined streets and historical landmarks.
  • Visit the Union Buildings, the official seat of South Africa’s government.
  • Explore the Voortrekker Monument, a tribute to South Africa’s early pioneers.
  • Accommodation: Castello di Monte | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

  • Full-day Big Five safari in Pilanesberg National Park, a malaria-free reserve near Pretoria.
  • Morning & afternoon game drives, spotting elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, and buffalo.
  • Optional hot air balloon safari over the savannah.
  • Accommodation: Ivory Tree Game Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Morning at leisure, with optional visits to Freedom Park or Pretoria Botanical Gardens.
  • Afternoon at Menlyn Park, one of Africa’s largest shopping malls, for last-minute shopping.
  • Accommodation: Castello di Monte | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Private transfer to OR Tambo International Airport for departure.
  • Meals: Breakfast

Package Included

  • Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
  • Transportation to and from!!
  • Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
  • Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
  • Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
  • All the required permits and paperwork

Places You’ll See

A Beautiful and Breathtaking Tanzania Wildlife pictures
A Magical Zambia Wildlife pictures
Ugandan giraffe
A Best wildlife safari in the world