Johannesburg - Kruger National Park - Swaziland - St Lucia - iSimangaliso Wetland Park - Hluhluwe Imfolozi National Park - Port Elizabeth - Addo Elephant National Park - Garden Route (Knysna - Oudtshoorn) - Tsitsikama National Park - Cango Caves - Hermanus - Cape Town
Alternative programs
Circuit details
- Scheduled flights.
- Transfers in Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, and Cape Town with a Spanish-speaking driver-guide.
- Regular transportation service with a Spanish-speaking driver-guide.
- 1 night hotel in Johannesburg with breakfast.
- 2 nights hotel in the Kruger National Park area with breakfast and dinner.
- 1 night hotel in Swaziland with breakfast.
- 2 nights hotel in St. Lucia with breakfast.
- 2 nights hotel in Port Elizabeth with breakfast.
- 1 night hotel in Knysna with breakfast.
- 1 night hotel in Oudtshoorn with breakfast.
- 3 nights hotel in Cape Town with breakfast.
- Full-day photo safari in Kruger National Park with a Spanish-speaking guide in an open vehicle 4x4.
- Visit to Mantegan Cultural Village.
- Boat safari on Lake St. Lucia (iSimangaliso Wetland Park).
- Full-day safari in Hluhluwe Imfolozi National Park.
- Full-day safari in Addo Elephant National Park.
- Visit to an ostrich farm.
- Visit to Cango Caves.
- 2 lunches (drinks not included).
- Telephone assistance in Spanish throughout your stay.
- Plus travel assistance insurance.
- Visas for South Africa and Swaziland.
- Tips for porters at airports and hotels.
- Tips for drivers and guides.
- Optional insurance.
- Drinks.
- In general, any extra service not specified above, such as special meals, personal expenses, or anything else not specified as included.
-Guaranteed departures from 2 passengers, arriving in Johannesburg on Mondays, according to the published departure schedule.
-Breakfast included at hotels has assigned times according to each hotel's policies, generally between 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Outside of the hours established by each hotel, the passenger will forfeit this service. Room service or breakfast bag services are available at an additional cost.
-Early arrival at the hotel on the first day of travel does not guarantee room availability. Standard check-in times apply unless additional nights are purchased to guarantee immediate access to rooms. Rooms are generally available from 3:00 p.m. On the other hand, the use of hotel rooms on the day of departure is only permitted until 10:00 AM. Free time: During free time, clients will not have access to transportation or a local guide. Possible route changes: Our representative in South Africa has the right to modify the program for the client's benefit or due to force majeure. In this program, which includes road transfers to the Kruger Park area, visits en route are subject to weather conditions and travel time. Depending on these factors, some of the planned stops may not be possible, especially during June, July, and August when it gets dark earlier, and entry to the park area is not permitted after 5:00 PM. If traveling with children under 6 years old, the photo safari in Kruger Park must be done as a private service. Please inquire about the supplement.
-Possible changes to accommodations: If it is not possible to confirm the planned hotels or lodges for any of the departures, an alternative will be offered to the client within the same contracted category.
-Luggage: In case of loss of luggage by the airlines, it will be the passenger's responsibility to manage the claim and contact the company directly to arrange for delivery or any applicable compensation. Luxotour will not be responsible for any procedures related to lost or damaged luggage.
-Persons with reduced mobility: Some places, hotels, and transportation are not wheelchair accessible; please check and notify us before making your reservation. Any additional expenses for assistance required throughout the tour will be the responsibility of the client.
-Special Diets: Cases of food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, vegetarian food, etc.) must be communicated before arrival in South Africa, although it is not possible to guarantee any type of special diet or menu.
-Consumer Withdrawal: The tour is sold as a fixed package, therefore there will be no refund or discount for services that clients decide not to use or in which they cannot participate due to personal or medical reasons, flight schedules, or other events.
-Conduct During the Trip: If a passenger's attitude jeopardizes the operation of the tour and/or causes discomfort to the rest of the group, they will be obliged to leave the tour without any discount or refund for the services they cannot use.
-Credit Card: Generally, Hotels require passengers to provide a credit card or cash deposit as a guarantee to cover services such as telephone calls, extras in bars and restaurants, minibar, laundry, room service charges, etc.
-Personal Documentation and Entry Requirements in South Africa and Swaziland: It is the client's responsibility to be aware of the current entry and exit regulations for the country being visited, as well as to carry the personal documents required by the authorities. Luxotour assumes no responsibility in this regard. Please note that visa, transit, entry, vaccination, and health requirements vary from country to country and may be subject to change at short notice.
- MANAGEMENT FEES - From the moment the reservation is made €30 / reservation
- FLIGHTS : 100% penalty from the moment the air tickets are issued. Change of date and name Not allowed.
- GROUND SERVICES:
;Cancellations received between 40 and 35 days prior to the start date of the services will have a charge of 25% of the total cost of the services.
Cancellations received between 34 and 31 days prior to the date from the beginning of the services will have a charge of 50% of the total cost of the services.
Cancellations received within 30 days prior to the beginning of the services will have a penalty of 100% of the total services
-The published prices for children are valid for children aged 7 to 12 sharing a room with two adults. Once they turn 12, they pay the adult rate.
-If traveling with children under 7, the photo safari in Kruger National Park must be done as a private service. Please inquire about the supplement.
-Maximum 1 child per room.
Day 1: CITY OF ORIGIN - JOHANNESBURG
Departure on a scheduled flight to Johannesburg. Night on board.
Day 2: JOHANNESBURG
Arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and transfer to the hotel with a Spanish-speaking driver-guide. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.
(For this day we propose an optional tour with a panoramic view of Johannesburg and Soweto)
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Day 3: JOHANNESBURG - MPUMALANGA - KRUGER
Breakfast and early morning departure for the Kruger National Park area, crossing the Mpumalanga province and visiting places of breathtaking beauty such as Bourke's Luck Potholes in the Blyde River Canyon (visits subject to time availability and weather conditions). Free time for lunch (not included). Arrival at the hotel in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 4: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Departure before dawn for a full-day photo safari, returning to the hotel in the afternoon. The hotel will provide a cold breakfast (picnic). Since the scheduled departure time is 5:30 a.m., guests may have breakfast en route. The photo safari will be conducted in an open 4x4 vehicle with a Spanish-speaking guide, who will rotate among the different vehicles if there are more than 9 people. As it is forbidden to leave the roads within the park, a stop will be made at midday at an authorized camp for lunch (not included). After the safari, return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 5: KRUGER - SWAZILAND (ESWATINI)
Breakfast and departure for the small kingdom of Swaziland-Eswatini, a former British protectorate. Before arriving at the hotel, we will visit Mantegna Cultural Village and participate in a cultural performance. Free afternoon. Overnight stay.
Important Note: Swaziland is an independent country and requires a visa.
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Day 6: SWAZILAND (ESWATINI) - ST. LUCIA
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Day 7: LAKE ST. LUCIA
Early morning departure for a photographic safari in Hluhluwe Imfolozi National Park, Africa's oldest game reserve. This experience offers an authentic immersion in this magnificent reserve, characterized by its rolling hills and vast savanna grasslands, making it an incredibly picturesque destination. Hluhluwe Imfolozi National Park is an iconic reserve where the famous "Big Five" can be found. This excursion includes a light breakfast and a delicious braai (South African barbecue) for lunch. Return to the hotel and the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay.
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Day 8: ST. LUCIA - DURBAN - PORT ELIZABETH
Breakfast and transfer to Durban International Airport with a Spanish-speaking driver-guide (*). Arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport (Gqeberha) and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.
(*) To use the shared transfer, your flight must depart from Durban after 1:00 PM. If your flight departs before this time, the transfer will incur an additional charge.
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Day 9: PORT ELIZABETH - ADDO ELEPHANTS NP - PORT ELIZABETH
Breakfast and departure for a full-day safari in Addo Elephant National Park, in a closed vehicle with a Spanish-speaking guide. This renowned National Park, with its impressive size, is the third largest national park in South Africa. It is currently home to some of the largest elephant herds in the world, with over 600 individuals. Located in a malaria-free zone, it enjoys a privileged location near Port Elizabeth. Its expanse extends to the ocean, allowing it to host the magnificent Big Seven: buffalo, elephants, leopards, lions, rhinos, great white sharks, and southern right whales. This National Park not only boasts a rich history but also plays a crucial role in the conservation of significant biodiversity, as well as native flora and fauna and unique ecosystems. It is important to note that five of South Africa's seven biomes are found within its boundaries. Free time for lunch (not included). Return to the hotel and the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay.
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Day 10: PORT ELIZABETH - KNYSNA (GARDEN ROUTE)
Breakfast and early departure for Tsitsikamma National Park, making stops along the way before arriving in Knysna, the heart of the famous Garden Route. Arrival at the hotel and the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.
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Day 11: KNYSNA - OUDTSHOORN (GARDEN ROUTE)
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Day 12: OUDTSHOORN - HERMANUS - CAPE TOWN
Breakfast and departure for Hermanus, a small fishing village, an ideal spot for whale watching from July to November. Afterwards, continue to Cape Town. Arrival at the hotel and the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.
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Day 13: CAPE TOWN
Breakfast. Free day at your leisure. Accommodation.
(For this day we propose an optional excursion to visit the area known as "Mother City" and one of the oldest wineries in the area)
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Day 14: CAPE TOWN
Breakfast. Free day at your leisure. Overnight stay.
(For this day we propose an optional full-day excursion to the iconic Cape of Good Hope)
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Day 15: CAPE TOWN
Breakfast and free time until your transfer to the airport.(Check-out time is 10:00 am)
Flight from Cape Town Airport to your hometown.
Day 16: HOMETOWN
Arrival, end of the trip and of our services.