Day 1. Arrival at Cape Town International airport
Day 2. Full Day/ Cape Peninsula & Penguins/
Breakfast at the Hotel / After breakfast depart on a
Embark on a breathtaking scenic drive tour to the most southwestern point of Africa to the Cape of Good Hope.
This tour has so much to show. Be prepared to experience marine wildlife which includes sea lions, whales, dolphins that can be sighted along the coast.
Cape of Good hope nature reserves has also nature hiking trails, wildlife experiences like Baboons , ostrich, bonte Boks, cape elands and many more. Several beach fronts are available within the park. There is also rich history from the banker military ruins to the ship wrecks from early explorations , all that can be eye-sighted.
Beach moments with the penguins at Boulders beach is priceless.
Note: lunch stop / costs not included/
Day 3/ Full Day/ Winelands
Breakfast at the Hotel / After breakfast depart on a
South Africa is known for its amazing wine.
The Stellenbosch Wine Route alone has nearly 200 wine and grape producers, Stellenbosch was the first region to establish a formal route among the wineries—a route which has gone on to become one of the country’s six most popular tourist destinations. 148 wine farms adorn the vine-covered landscape, many of them historical farms with achingly beautiful Cape Dutch manors houses, gardens, hotels, and fine-dining restaurants.
We have 6 popular wine growing legions , so much to choose from,
Stellebosch
Franschoek
Paarl
Constancia
Durbanville
Somerset West
Landscape is amazing!!
ENTRANCE FEES ESTIMATE:
tastings in 3 different wine farms
Day 5/ 25th December 2024/
Day 4. â Full Day/ Cultural Tour /
Our Journey starts with the walking tour in the local township to familiarize the group with the tribes that dominate the area.
Thereafter, we will take the travels Family group to the famous V & A Waterfront to board a ferry to Robben Island where the iconic Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 27 years
Day 5. â departure from Cape Town to Jo'burg .
Santacruise Tours representative will welcome you at the airport
Relaxed day at the hotel
Day 6. â JOHANNESBURG CULTURAL TOUR including SOWETO TOUR - 8-9 hours ( approx)
9h00: Depart for a full day Johannesburg cultural tour, South Africa"s biggest city also visit Mahatma Gandhi square. Take in the views from the Top of Africa that covers all the highlights of Johannesburg and Soweto;
For most, Soweto (short for South West Townships) is synonymous with resistance to apartheid, South Africa’s former policy of racial segregation. The township’s complex past is visible in Soweto’s moving museums, historical monuments, and strong traditions
Learn about the city’s history as you visit Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum, then follow in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela in Soweto, with a tour of the Nelson Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and Freedom Square.
• Constitutional Hill/ Optional
Constitution Hill is a living museum that tells the story of South Africa's journey to democracy. The site is a former prison and military fort that bears testament to South Africa's turbulent past and, today, is home to the country's Constitutional Court, which endorses the rights of all citizens.
Also have experience of the first prison,where many of our leaders were kept for many years,like Nelson Mandela, Albertina Zisulu,Winni Mandela
• Apartheid Museum;
The Apartheid Museum details the injustice, cruelty, and absurdities of white minority rule in South Africa. Apartheid, meaning “separateness” in Afrikaans, was officially in effect from 1948 to 1994, though segregation had been a cornerstone of South African politics since the country’s inception. The museum is dedicated to helping South Africa overcome its oppressive past and look toward the future.
SITE VISIT:
Apartheid Museum
Mandela House
Hector Pieterson Museum
HIGHLIGHTS;
SITE VISIT:
Mandela House ( Houghton)
Constitutional Hill (Hillbrow)
Mandela Bridge (Braamfontein)
Johannesburg (CBD)
Soweto township (Baragwanath Diepkloof)
Vilakazi Street (where 2 Noble Prize winners stayed
Soccer City Stadium
Day 7. â PILANESBERG SAFARI TOUR FULL DAY - 10 hours (approx.)
This is a fascinating game reserve.
Pilanesberg National Park is possibly the most accessible to travelers staying in Johannesburg.
Situated in the ecologically rich transition zone between the Kalahari and the Lowveld, this vast area promises thrilling big game viewing
The Pilanesberg National Park is home to Africa’s Big Five—lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo. On this full-day tour, increase your chance of wildlife sightings with two guided game drives in an open safari vehicle, tuck into a delicious lunch looking out over a popular waterhole, and perhaps spot giraffe, hippos, zebras, and antelope in their natural environment.
Morning and afternoon safari drives: increased wildlife spotting opportunities
Day 8. â time to say farewell as you prepare to fly back home .
1. Arrival at Cape Town international airport
2. Cape Point / cape of good hope tour
3. wine tasting
4. cultural tour
5. departure from Cape Town to Jo'burg
6. Soweto
7. pilannesburg
8. departures