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Cape Town & Kruger (Mantobeni Camp)

9 days

PRIVATE SAFARI: Discover the best of Cape Town and search for the Big Five on safari in Manyeleti Game Reserve on this nine-day private tour of South Africa. Ride the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, visit Cape Point and sample local wines in the gorgeous Winelands. Then fly to Manyeleti Game Reserve in Greater Kruger for three full days of game drives, bush walks, bird watching and animal tracking.

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Tour Overview

Duration

9 days

Starts

Cape Town

Ends

Manyeleti Game Reserve

Range

Private

Tour Guide

Local guides for sightseeing and game drives

Group Size

Min 2 / Max Private tour

Minimum age

12 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

April - December

Hotel Rating

3-star hotels and mid-range camps

Countries

South Africa

Arrival Transfer

Yes

Departure Transfer

Yes

Meals included

Breakfast: 8, Lunch: 4, Dinner: 4
Per Person From
£1,635.00
Deposit From
Final payment
£1,023.00
£2,247.00

Tour Highlights

Cape Town - Take in highlights of the city on a guided tour, including Company's Garden and the thought-provoking Slave Lodge museum
Manyeleti Game Reserve - Spend three days on safari in this unfenced reserve, part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem and home to the Big Five
Table Mountain - Ride the cable car to the summit for unbeatable panoramic views of Cape Town
Winelands - Taste delicious local wine during a tasting session and soak up some of the stunning scenery in South Africa's Winelands
Simon's Town - See the adorable penguin colony at Boulders Beach and explore this pretty colonial-era town
Stellenbosch - Soak up the scenery of this beautiful town, surrounded by mountains and lush vineyards

Included

8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
4 nights at SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl Hotel in Cape Town (or similar), including breakfast
4 nights at Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp in Manyeleti Game Reserve - permanent en suite tent, full board plus activities
Cape Town International Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer 5
Half-day Cape Town & Table Mountain scheduled tour
Full-day Cape Point & Peninsula tour
Full day Winelands tour
Manyeleti Game Reserve game drives and activities
Manyeleti Game Reserve daily conservation fees and community levy
Hoedspruit Airport transfer to Manyeleti Game Reserve on day 5 and departure transfer on day 9

Not Included

International flights and visas
Internal flight from Cape Town to Hoedspruit Airport
Table Mountain cable car ticket
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to South Africa!

On arrival in Cape Town, you'll be transferred from the airport to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or head out and explore South Africa's oldest city.

Overnight: Cape Town

Day 2 - City tour & Table Mountain

Enjoy a guided tour of Cape Town this morning. Highlights of this tour include the oldest garden in South Africa, Company's Garden, and the Slave Lodge museum. Housed in an old colonial building, this museum tells the story of slavery in South Africa. You'll also visit Table Mountain, perhaps Cape Town's most iconic landmark. Ride the cable car (ticket not included) up to the top of the mountain for unbeatable panoramic views of the city. Returning to the hotel, the afternoon is free to head out and explore further, or relax in the hotel.

Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Cape Point & Peninsula tour

Heading out of Cape Town on a full-day excursion, today you'll discover Cape Point and the rest of the Cape Peninsula, at the far south of the African continent. The scenery here is some of the finest in the world, and you'll enjoy wonderful coastal views. A stop will be made at Simon's Town, a picturesque coastal town with gorgeous beaches. One of these is Boulders Beach, home to a large penguin colony. You'll also visit the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden before returning to Cape Town.

Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Winelands tour

Today is spent on a tour of South Africa's Winelands with visits to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl. Enjoy included wine tasting, sampling several of South Africa's finest homegrown wines. The scenery in this part of South Africa is truly out of this world! Return to Cape Town for one final evening.

Overnight: Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Manyeleti Game Reserve in Greater Kruger

Cape Town - Manyeleti Game Reserve. Leaving the hotel after breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight to Hoedspruit Airport (flight not included in tour cost).

On arrival, you'll be transferred to our permanent tented camp, home for the next few days. Enjoy your lunch before embarking on a game drive in Manyeleti Game Reserve. Manyeleti is an unfenced private reserve that forms part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem. It's home to all of the Big Five, and is one of the best places in South Africa for a safari.

Overnight: Manyeleti Game Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 6-8 - Manyeleti Game Drives

The next three full days are spent uncovering the rich tapestry of life found in Manyeleti. You'll enjoy morning and afternoon game drives each day, with the possibility to partake in other activities including walking safaris, animal tracking, and wildlife photography workshops. There's also a newly built bird hide opposite a watering hole near the camp for any keen birdwatchers to enjoy. The camp is unfenced, so wildlife is free to wander around the site, which it often does! All of your meals are prepared for you at the camp, so you can concentrate on ticking the Big Five off your bucket list.

Overnight: Manyeleti Game Reserve
Meals: Breakfast x3, Lunch x3, Dinner x3

Day 9 - Hoedspruit Airport

Today your South African adventure comes to an end. There's an included transfer back to Hoedspruit Airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl
Cape Town

Located in the shadow of Table Mountain and just off buzzing Bree Street, the SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl is a contemporary award-winning hotel in the heart of the city. The hotel boasts modern, elegant rooms with ensuite bathrooms, free uncapped Wi-Fi, air-conditing, and a rooftop bar. The onsite ground floor restaurant Vigour and Verve features a wood-fired pizza oven and breakfast is served buffet style. There's also a rooftop gym with views of Table Mountain, and an indoor pool.

Our Rating
Standard
Local Rating
3 Star Hotel
Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp
Manyeleti Game Reserve

Honeyguide Mantobeni is nestled in a Tamboti grove overlooking a dry riverbed within the Manyeleti Game Reserve. The permanent tents at Mantobeni offer an open veranda to allow you to relax as it is elevated on a wooden platform. The furnishings are soft leather couches, extra-length beds, mosquito nets with an open air en-suite bathroom. Relax in the large open tranquil bar area, enjoy the infinity pool, comfortable sun lounges , and watching the wildlife drinking from the nearby waterhole. Children aged 12 years and older are welcome at Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
Mid Range Tented Camp

Prices & Dates

The 'Twin/Double' price is per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room. The 'Single' price is applicable when a single room is required, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. Please note: prices are indicative and final pricing may therefore vary, depending on hotel availability and time of travel. Pricing based upon: SunSquare Cape Town City Bowl and Honeyguide Mantobeni Camp.

2024
Twin/Double
Single
14 Dec - 22 Dec
Sold Out
Sold Out
2025
Twin/Double
Single
4 Jan - 12 Jan
£1,775
£2,315
5 Jan - 13 Jan
£1,775
£2,315
6 Jan - 14 Jan
£1,775
£2,315
7 Jan - 15 Jan
£1,775
£2,315
8 Jan - 16 Jan
£1,775
£2,315
9 Jan - 17 Jan
£1,775
£2,315
10 Jan - 18 Jan
£1,775
£2,315
11 Jan - 19 Jan
£1,775
£2,315

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