✈ 12-Day Tour of South Africa with Round-Trip Airfare from Gate 1 Travel. Price per Person Based on Double Occupancy.
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See the Big Five and other wildlife on a 12-day tour of South Africa that includes numerous game drives.
What You Get
- 12-day/10-night South Africa tour with airfare
- 20 options available, including departures in May, June, July, August, September, and October 2015 from NYC (specific gateway determined by availability)
- Click here to see all options and departure dates
Note: All options priced per person, based on double occupancy, or pay an additional $400 fee to travel solo. Read about package structures here.
Policies and Fees
For all options, book by: 3/31/15
- Cancellation policy & fees: $300/person fee to cancel; 91-day cancellation required or fee of 50% Groupon price; 31-day or fee up to 90% Groupon price; 2-day or fee up to Groupon price. Airfare nonrefundable after booking.
- Taxes: Tax included
- Additional fees: Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier.
Tour of South Africa with Game Drives
You’ll have the opportunity to spot lots of local wildlife on this 12-day tour from Gate 1 Travel as you embark on numerous game spotting activities throughout South Africa. This tour includes:
- Round-trip airfare from NYC
- Intracountry flight from Cape Town to Durban
- Airline taxes and fuel surcharges
- 4 nights of standard accommodations in Cape Town
- 1 night of standard accommodations in Hluhluwe
- 1 night of standard accommodations in Swaziland
- 2 nights of standard accommodations in Hazyview
- 2 nights of standard accommodations in Johannesburg
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers
- 16 meals: 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 5 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motorcoach
- Game drives in modern 10-seater safari vehicles
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Entrance fees per itinerary
Days 1–5: Cape Town
You’ll arrive in Cape Town, one of South Africa’s three capitals, on day 2. The next day, enjoy a driving tour of the mountainous landscape and a visit to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. The 17th-century Castle of Good Hope is one of the highlights of the Grand Parade, Cape Town’s central public square. You can explore it along with other historical attractions on a half-day guided city tour on day 4. You’ll also have leisure time to check out the city at your own pace.
- Must-see attraction: Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve spans more than 17,000 acres and is home to rare plant and animal life, including Cape Mountain zebras, eland antelopes, and endangered fynbos shrublands.
- Table Mountain Cableway: Weather permitting, the cable car takes you up to the summit, which is covered with wildflowers and shiny silver trees. Look down and you’ll see the city and distant Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela served his prison sentence.
- Optional excursions: a half-day cultural-diversity tour of Cape Town, a full-day winery tour, a hosted dinner, or great-white-shark cage diving (extra fees)
- Included meals: daily breakfast, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner
Days 6–7: St. Lucia Estuary and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
flight time from Cape Town: two hours
Expect to see lots of local wildlife on this leg of the tour. It begins with a boat ride on the St. Lucia Estuary followed by a game drive at Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve.
- St. Lucia Estuary: Cruise the country’s largest coastal lagoon to see hippopotamuses and crocodiles; flamingos and white pelicans also flit along the shoreline.
- See the Big Five: This game drive voyages through the Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, which shelters lions, elephants, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros.
- Included meals: daily breakfast and 1 dinner
Days 8–9: Swaziland and Kruger National Park
Next up is Swaziland, a small country near Africa’s southeastern coast. On day 8 you’ll visit a glass factory, where artists blow and shape recycled glass in the shape of indigenous animals. The following day, drive back into South Africa to Kruger National Park, a massive game reserve.
- Kruger National Park Game Reserve: The state of Connecticut could fit inside this massive wildlife park, one of Africa’s largest reserves. It’s home to zebras, lions, and cheetahs. An open-vehicle game drive departing early in the morning is included in your package. In addition, you can choose to take an optional afternoon game drive for additional game viewing (extra fees).
- Included meals: daily breakfast and dinner
Days 10–12: Johannesburg and Return to United States
Finally, you’ll drive to Johannesburg along the Panorama Route, which winds through the red sandstone walls of the spectacular Blyde River Canyon and offers overhead views of Kruger National Park.
- Soweto District: On day 11, you’ll stop at Nelson Mandela’s former residence and the Apartheid Museum, which documents the country’s apartheid history through historical photos and documents.
- Included meals: daily breakfast and 1 dinner
Know Before You Go
- Official languages: English, Afrikaans, and several African languages
- Currency: South African rand
- Drive on the left side of the road.
- Entrance requirements for US citizens: a passport valid for at least 30 days after the date of departure from South Africa with two blank pages
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? The supplemental fee is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking. For information regarding a specific departure date, please call (800) 682-3333 to speak with a Gate 1 Travel Reservation Specialist.
2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you may extend your stay.
3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? The dates available are listed on each option.
4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? You can either choose another date or be refunded by Groupon. We suggest calling Gate 1 Travel to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.
5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Yes, each person traveling (including children) needs to purchase a voucher. All travelers must be 12 years of age or older.
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Traveler's Tips
- A passport is required for all travel outside the United States.
- All passport holders should have two or more entirely blank (unstamped) visa pages in their passports when traveling to South Africa.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
Getting There
- Round-trip airfare included from NYC; alternate departure dates/gateways may be available for an additional fee.
See the Big Five and other wildlife on a 12-day tour of South Africa that includes numerous game drives.
What You Get
- 12-day/10-night South Africa tour with airfare
- 20 options available, including departures in May, June, July, August, September, and October 2015 from NYC (specific gateway determined by availability)
- Click here to see all options and departure dates
Note: All options priced per person, based on double occupancy, or pay an additional $400 fee to travel solo. Read about package structures here.
Policies and Fees
For all options, book by: 3/31/15
- Cancellation policy & fees: $300/person fee to cancel; 91-day cancellation required or fee of 50% Groupon price; 31-day or fee up to 90% Groupon price; 2-day or fee up to Groupon price. Airfare nonrefundable after booking.
- Taxes: Tax included
- Additional fees: Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier.
Tour of South Africa with Game Drives
You’ll have the opportunity to spot lots of local wildlife on this 12-day tour from Gate 1 Travel as you embark on numerous game spotting activities throughout South Africa. This tour includes:
- Round-trip airfare from NYC
- Intracountry flight from Cape Town to Durban
- Airline taxes and fuel surcharges
- 4 nights of standard accommodations in Cape Town
- 1 night of standard accommodations in Hluhluwe
- 1 night of standard accommodations in Swaziland
- 2 nights of standard accommodations in Hazyview
- 2 nights of standard accommodations in Johannesburg
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers
- 16 meals: 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 5 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motorcoach
- Game drives in modern 10-seater safari vehicles
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Entrance fees per itinerary
Days 1–5: Cape Town
You’ll arrive in Cape Town, one of South Africa’s three capitals, on day 2. The next day, enjoy a driving tour of the mountainous landscape and a visit to Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. The 17th-century Castle of Good Hope is one of the highlights of the Grand Parade, Cape Town’s central public square. You can explore it along with other historical attractions on a half-day guided city tour on day 4. You’ll also have leisure time to check out the city at your own pace.
- Must-see attraction: Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve spans more than 17,000 acres and is home to rare plant and animal life, including Cape Mountain zebras, eland antelopes, and endangered fynbos shrublands.
- Table Mountain Cableway: Weather permitting, the cable car takes you up to the summit, which is covered with wildflowers and shiny silver trees. Look down and you’ll see the city and distant Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela served his prison sentence.
- Optional excursions: a half-day cultural-diversity tour of Cape Town, a full-day winery tour, a hosted dinner, or great-white-shark cage diving (extra fees)
- Included meals: daily breakfast, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner
Days 6–7: St. Lucia Estuary and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve
flight time from Cape Town: two hours
Expect to see lots of local wildlife on this leg of the tour. It begins with a boat ride on the St. Lucia Estuary followed by a game drive at Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve.
- St. Lucia Estuary: Cruise the country’s largest coastal lagoon to see hippopotamuses and crocodiles; flamingos and white pelicans also flit along the shoreline.
- See the Big Five: This game drive voyages through the Hluhluwe–iMfolozi Park, which shelters lions, elephants, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros.
- Included meals: daily breakfast and 1 dinner
Days 8–9: Swaziland and Kruger National Park
Next up is Swaziland, a small country near Africa’s southeastern coast. On day 8 you’ll visit a glass factory, where artists blow and shape recycled glass in the shape of indigenous animals. The following day, drive back into South Africa to Kruger National Park, a massive game reserve.
- Kruger National Park Game Reserve: The state of Connecticut could fit inside this massive wildlife park, one of Africa’s largest reserves. It’s home to zebras, lions, and cheetahs. An open-vehicle game drive departing early in the morning is included in your package. In addition, you can choose to take an optional afternoon game drive for additional game viewing (extra fees).
- Included meals: daily breakfast and dinner
Days 10–12: Johannesburg and Return to United States
Finally, you’ll drive to Johannesburg along the Panorama Route, which winds through the red sandstone walls of the spectacular Blyde River Canyon and offers overhead views of Kruger National Park.
- Soweto District: On day 11, you’ll stop at Nelson Mandela’s former residence and the Apartheid Museum, which documents the country’s apartheid history through historical photos and documents.
- Included meals: daily breakfast and 1 dinner
Know Before You Go
- Official languages: English, Afrikaans, and several African languages
- Currency: South African rand
- Drive on the left side of the road.
- Entrance requirements for US citizens: a passport valid for at least 30 days after the date of departure from South Africa with two blank pages
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? The supplemental fee is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking. For information regarding a specific departure date, please call (800) 682-3333 to speak with a Gate 1 Travel Reservation Specialist.
2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you may extend your stay.
3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? The dates available are listed on each option.
4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? You can either choose another date or be refunded by Groupon. We suggest calling Gate 1 Travel to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.
5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Yes, each person traveling (including children) needs to purchase a voucher. All travelers must be 12 years of age or older.
Love to travel? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for travel tips, inspiration, and photos from around the world.
Traveler's Tips
- A passport is required for all travel outside the United States.
- All passport holders should have two or more entirely blank (unstamped) visa pages in their passports when traveling to South Africa.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
Getting There
- Round-trip airfare included from NYC; alternate departure dates/gateways may be available for an additional fee.
Need To Know Info
- Promotional value expires Mar 31, 2015. Amount paid never expires.
- Book by 3/31/15 or promo value expires
- 2/person, +2 as gifts
- Reservation required, subject to availability
- $300/person fee to cancel; 91-day cancellation required or fee of 50% Groupon price; 31-day or fee up to 90% Groupon price; 2-day or fee up to Groupon price
- Airfare nonrefundable after booking
- Must be 18+ to check in, 12+ to travel
- Credit card required at booking/check-in
- Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
- Airline subject to change/availability
- Airfare includes carrier and government taxes & fees
- Effective 6/1/15, children 17 and under will be required to present an unabridged full birth certificate; extracts or copies are not acceptable; if both parents are not traveling with the child, additional documentation is required
- $400 fee to travel solo
- Motor coaches are not accessible for wheelchairs, walkers, or motorized scooters.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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