16 DAYS | VENDA + KRUGER + CAPE TOWN

ABOUT YOUR TRIP

Arrive into the City of Gold — Johannesburg — and spend the night in Sandton before making your way into the heart of Venda. Here you will be privy to one of the most authentic cultural experiences in South Africa. Spend two days at with the Venda people around Lake Fundudzi and immerse yourself in tribal cultural and experience their spiritual connection to the environment around them.

After reconnecting with the soul of the land, venture into Kruger National Park where you will embark on an authentic safari through the untamed Timbavati. Your wildlife experience moves into 5th gear at the prized Sabi Sand part of the Kruger where it is not uncommon to see all of the Big 5 on one game drive.

Head to KwaZulu-Natal’s pristine coastline along the warm Indian Ocean. Stop at the UNESCO Isimangaliso Wetlands and explore the marine biodiversity of this incredible area at Thonga where you can indulge in snorkelling, scuba diving and a marine safari in Maputaland.

After all that nature, some city life will go down nicely. Board a short flight to Cape Town and spend 3 nights in the city centre exploring the culture and history (as well as the foodie spots) on foot and with local guides. Let the last two weeks settle in at Sterrekopje Farm which is a soulful sanctuary of healing rest, creativity and play. It’s also located in the heart of the winelands, Franschhoek!

 

OVERVIEW

A SNAP SHOT OF YOUR TRIP

15 Nights & 16 Days

Accommodation in private rooms

Local private transport

All specified meals and beverages

All specified activites

Conservation fees, levies and taxes

Remember, international flights are not included and prices are based on 2 persons sharing. If you'd like to upgrade to a different room type, you can do this by contacting our customer experience team.

FULL ITINERARY

DAY 01 — JOHANNESBURG / CITY

 

Welcome to South Africa. Upon arrival, you will be met by your driver who will transfer you into the vibey district of Sandton in Johannesburg.

Overnight at Athol Place Hotel before you begin your cultural immersion in Venda. Spend your afternoon connecting the city’s vibrant culture and jazz scene.

Hotel: Athol Place Hotel

DAYS 02 & 03 — VENDA DISTRICT / CULTURE

 

It’s an early start today with a drive deep into the heart of Venda territory. Nestled at the foot of the Luaname Mountains, Fundudzi is a traditional camp that gives you the rare opportunity to explore the sacred places as well as Venda arts and crafts.

It is most renowned for their immersive cultural tours which explores the myth and legend around Lake Fundudzi and the Thate Vondo Forest. One of the highlights is witnessing the Makwarani dance group who make the Dombo dance come to life in the form of a writhing python of traditionally-clad women.

Hotel: Fundudzi Cultural Camp

DAYS 04 & 05 — TIMBAVATI GAME RESERVE / SAFARI

 

Are those lion calls in the distant? Follow the sounds of the bush into the Greater Kruger National Park and check in at Ngala Tented Camp within the Timbavati Game Reserve.

Spend 3 nights in this private wilderness that is teaming with wildlife. Embark on twice daily game drives in authentic open safari vehicles with expert guides teaching you how to read the bush and track Africa’s iconic Big 5.

Hotel: Ngala Tented Camp

DAYS 06 & 07 — SABI SAND GAME RESERVE / SAFARI

 

Make your way down into the heart of the Kruger — the Sabi Sand Game Reserve where you will spend the next 2 nights at the tranquil and soulful Dulini Lodge.

Just as in the Timbavati, join early morning and afternoon game drives daily. Your drives are timed to coincide with when wildlife (especially predators) are most active. Take a step back and reconnect with nature, there are few places on the planet better to do so than the Kruger National Park.

Hotel: Dulini Lodge

DAYS 08 TO 10 — MAPUTALAND / OCEAN

 

Time for a bit of R&R. Head to the warm Indian Ocean in Maputaland. Here you will spend 3 nights at Thonga Beach Lodge where you can indulge in scuba diving, snorkelling, turtle safaris (in-season), whale watching (in-season) as well as a range of other water based and land based activities at this sustainable, community-based lodge.

Hotel: Thonga Beach Lodge

DAYS 11 TO 13 — CAPE TOWN / CITY

 

Board your local flight from Durban to the Mothercity, Cape Town. Hit the ground running once you check in at Derwent House which has a great central location.

Spend the 3 nights immersing in the culture, history and unique biodiversity of Cape Town. Explore the Table Mountain National Park on foot with a botanist and gain insight into this biodiversity hotspot.

Meander along the Cape Peninsula taking in the rugged coastline before spending the afternoon foraging along the coast for a spot of dinner.

Hotel: Kensington Place

DAYS 14 & 15 — WINELANDS / FOOD

 

Cradled in the foothills of the Franschhoek mountains lies Sterrekopje, a regenerative farm and soulful sanctuary of healing rest, creativity and play.

Spend 2 soulful nights at Sterrekopje Farm while dropping into a handpicked wine estates to taste the blood of the gods.

Hotel: Sterrekopje Farm

DAY 16 — CAPE TOWN AIRPORT / FLIGHT

 

It’s your final morning in South Africa. Enjoy a slow morning in the winelands before heading to Cape Town International Airport from where you can continue on your travels.

 

THE SAGE

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PRICE

243,280.00 ZAR per person sharing

± 10,610 GBP / ± 12,735 EUR / ± 13,415 USD

* A surcharge of 0 ZAR will apply to solo travellers.

IMPORTANT

STARTING POINT: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

ENDING POINT: Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Please be aware that the itinerary and activities are subject to change. These changes can happen with little notice due to poor weather or other circumstances beyond our control however we’ll always do our best to ensure that it has as little impact to your trip as possible.

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