Destinations Visited: Cape Town, Little Karoo and Winelands, Blyde River Canyon and Timbavati Private Game Reserve in the Greater Kruger region.

Small group : maximum 8 persons

Scheduled Departure Dates  :

• From 17 November to 3 December 2022 (COMPLETED) See pictures

• From 17 March to 1 April 2023 (COMPLETED): See pictures

• From 17 November to 2 December 2023 (COMPLETED): See pictures

• From 30 November to 16 December 2023 (COMPLETED): See pictures

• From 15 to 30 March 2024  (COMPLETED) See pictures

• From 12 to 27 Avril 2024 (COMPLETED)

• From 17 to 31 May 2024 (FULL)

• From 01 to 15 November 2024 (4 seats available out of 8): Price : From €3,950* / £3,455* / $4,285* per person

• From 15 to 30 November 2024 (4 seats available out of 8): Price : From €3,950* / £3,455* / $4,285* per person

• From 29 November to 14 December 2024 (8 seats available out of 8): Price : €4,490* / £3,855* / $4,850* per person

Additional dates will soon be added. Please contact us to request specific dates or wish to book a private group tour of this itinerary. 

About Travel Cafe Mini-Groups: Our scheduled departure tours have been designed for travellers who are keen to experience the authentic beauty of our region in the comfort of an organised group, but who prefer a more intimate and unique experience than large bus tours can offer. Just sit back and enjoy the wonderful ride we have prepared for you, we’ll take care of the rest.

What makes our tours different?

• Intimate in size: Max 8 guests per group
• Beautiful by design: All itineraries are carefully curated with love by the Travel Cafe team 
• All inclusive, no surprises: From memorable accommodation and specialist guides, to tours, transfers and meals at hand-picked eateries - everything is included. Just bring some pocket money for gifts and curios.   
• Accompanied from start to end: Dedicated travel companion from start to finish ensures a stress-free and effortless travel experience. No hassle, no fuss.
  

Age Requirements: These escorted tours are best suited for people aged 55-75+ with good mobility (being able to walk 2km with reasonable ease). Please discuss any concerns with us. 

Payment Method: By credit card or bank transfer. A deposit of 50% is required to secure your spot, with the 50% balance payable 3 months before arrival.

Possible extensions before or after the tour still accompanied with a guide:

• 3 nights in Victoria Falls (visit of the falls, cruise on the Zambezi river, helicopter flight) and a full day in Chobe Park in Botswana and on the Chobe river.
• 2 nights in Johannesburg with a full day to visit the Apartheid Museum, the artistic borough of Maboneng and Soweto.
• 3 nights on the Garden Route (Tsitsikamma Park, Robberg Nature Reserve, Knysna...)
• 3 nights in Kwazulu-Natal (Hluhluwe, iSimangaliso, Sodwana Bay)...
  

Included in this guided tour of South Africa :

✈️  Return flights between Europe and South Africa with a maximum of one stopover. Flights from North America possible at a surcharge.

✈️ Domestic flights between Cape Town -> Kruger -> Johannesburg

💁🏼‍♀️ English-speaking guide throughout the trip 
🥰 Meaningful connections with locals – from marine biologists to street artists

🚌 Transfers between airports, accommodation and activities

🛏️ Charming and quality accommodation through, with all meals and drinks included

🚲 All activities as described throughout the trip

😷 Covid insurance in the event of border closures and travel bans

📱 Portable app to view detailed itinerary day by day

💬 WhatsApp phone support and field assistance

CAPE TOWN

You will start your tour with 5 nights in Cape Town to visit the must-see sights of South Africa’s “Mother City”, while keeping things fresh, authentic and non-touristy: 

1. Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden

2. Table Mountain cableway 

3. The Cape Peninsula (including Hout Bay, Kalk Bay and the penguins of Simon's Town)

4. Bo-Kaap with its colourful Malay district where we taste local specialties

5. Heart-warming interactions with locals as you discover more about local tradition, culture and beliefs. 

LITTLE KAROO

Next up is a 2-night stay in the Langeberg Mountains of the Little Karoo, where you will overnight at "Starry Starry Night" boutique eco-reserve:

1. Accommodation in a fully equipped mountain chalets

2. Spending time with François and JD, the owners of The Travel Café and Starry Starry Night

3. Stunning hikes and swims in natural rock pools

4. Exclusive use of our private 400 hectare reserve, which has been booked exclusively for this group

5. Visits to Montagu and Barrydale, two colourful local villages to get a taste of the Karoo

WINELANDS

From the Little Karoo continue towards the Winelands for a 2-night stay in the heart of the wine country:

1. Boutique guest house located in the heart of the Winelands

2. Visits to discover the villages of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch

3. Wine tasting at a hand-picked selection of wineries and a cellar tour

BLYDE RIVER CANYON

From Cape Town we will fly to the Kruger region, to discover the wilder side of Africa with a Big 5 safari. Our penultimate stop is for 2 nights at the Blyde River Canyon, the 3rd largest canyon in the world, where we explore the spectacular landscape where the “highveld” escarpment dramatically ends, plummeting down to the “lowveld”, where the Kruger region is located. Included in this part of your stay:

1.  Boutique wilderness lodge that allows for easy exploration of the scenic “Panorama Route”,

2. Visit the most iconic scenic viewpoints along the Panorama Route like Three Rondavels.

3. Glide along the Blyde River dam on a boat cruise for a different vantage point of the towering mountains overhead.

KRUGER PARK

Finish your South Africa adventure in style with 3 nights in a private game reserve in the heart of the greater Kruger Park:

1. Traditional tented accommodation for an authentic bush experience

2. Two safari game drives per day (morning and evening) in 4x4 with a ranger

3. Marvel at the wildlife roaming free around you, including the Big 5: Lions 🦁 Leopards 🐆 Rhinos 🦏Elephants 🐘 Buffalos 🐃

4. Enjoy stargazing after dinner as you learn more about the southern skies

Cost: €3,950* / £3,455* / $4,285* per person based on a double room*

* Includes international flights (maximum 1 stopover) from main European and British airports. Smaller regional EU and GB airports possible, as well as flights from North America. These may be subject to a surcharge. 

* A solo supplement of €500 applies. For those who wish, there is a possibility of sharing their room with another solo traveller to benefit from a better rate per person if both parties agree.