South Africa Small Group Tour

Tour Overview
Prices From: £2395/$3195 per person
Discover the very best of South Africa on a journey that blends world-class cities, dramatic coastlines, award-winning wine regions, scenic road travel, and an unforgettable Eastern Cape safari. Your South Africa Small Group Tour begins in Cape Town, where you’ll explore its remarkable natural beauty and cultural heritage through expertly guided tours. From riding the cableway up Table Mountain and wandering the colourful streets of Bo-Kaap, to travelling the breathtaking Cape Peninsula and visiting Cape Point, Boulders Beach, and Chapman’s Peak Drive, your days in Cape Town reveal why it is consistently celebrated as one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. A full-day tour of the Cape Winelands adds another highlight, with wine tastings in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl.
From here, you journey along the famous Route 62 to Oudtshoorn, visiting the Cango Caves and Safari Ostrich Farm before continuing over the Outeniqua Pass to the coastal town of Knysna. After exploring Plettenberg Bay’s Monkeyland and enjoying optional lagoon or ocean-based activities, your adventure continues to the Eastern Cape for an immersive wildlife experience. Your stay at Bellevue Forest Reserve includes Big Five game drives, giraffe tracking walks, and a guided safari in Addo Elephant National Park, offering exceptional encounters with elephants, diverse wildlife, and dramatic Eastern Cape landscapes. Your journey concludes with a final morning game drive before departing from Port Elizabeth, leaving you with lifelong memories of South Africa’s beauty, culture, and wildlife.
Tour Highlights
- Cape Town city tour
- Full day Cape Peninsula Tour (includes entrances to Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach)
- Cape Winelands tour with wine tastings
- Scenic Route 62 drive to Oudtshoorn
- Cango Caves and Safari Ostrich Farm tours
- Outeniqua Pass
- Free time in Knysna with optional lagoon/ocean activities
- Storms River Mouth stop in Tsitsikamma
- Big Five game drives and giraffe tracking on foot
- Addo Elephant National Park guided safari
Day Overview
Day 1 – Arrive in Cape Town
Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2 – Cape Town City & Table Mountain
Half-day city orientation tour including Table Mountain*, Bo-Kaap, Company’s Garden, and historic landmarks. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 3 – Cape Peninsula Tour
Full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula including Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope, Boulders Beach, and coastal villages.
Day 4 – Cape Winelands Tour
Full day in the Winelands with visits to Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl, including three wine tastings.
Day 5 – Route 62 to Oudtshoorn
Scenic drive along Route 62 with a stop in Barrydale. Check into your accommodation on a working ostrich farm.
Day 6 – Oudtshoorn & Travel to Knysna
Visit the Cango Caves and Safari Ostrich Farm. Afternoon drive over Outeniqua Pass to Knysna.
Day 7 – Plettenberg Bay & Monkeyland
Morning visit to Monkeyland. Afternoon at leisure with optional activities in Knysna.
Day 8 – Travel to Eastern Cape Safari
Visit Storms River Mouth, then continue to Bellevue Forest Reserve. Afternoon game drive.
Day 9 – Safari Activities
Morning giraffe tracking on foot. Afternoon Big Five game drive.
Day 10 – Addo Elephant National Park
Half-day guided safari in Addo, returning to Bellevue for relaxation.
Day 11 – Departure
Final morning game drive (time permitting) and transfer to Port Elizabeth Airport.
Key Facts
Starts: Cape Town, South Africa
Ends: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa
Meals: 10 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
Travel Style: Mid-Range Comfort
Tour Type: Small Group Tour
Transport: Mini-van
Validity: Year Round
Includes
- 4 Nights Garden Court – Victoria Junction
- 1 Night La Plume Boutique
- 2 Nights Premier Knysna Moorings
- 3 Nights Bellevue Forest Reserve
- 1/2 Day Cape Town City Tour
- Full Day Winelands Tour
- Full Day Cape Peninsular Tour with Boulders Beach
- Cango Caves and Ostrich Farm Entrance
- All Transfers in Country
Excludes
- All flights (International and Internal)
- Additional meals and all drinks
- Optional activities/entrance fees/excursions
- Personal items
- Travel Insurance (mandatory for travel to South Africa) and Visas
- Gratuities
- Anything not mentioned as included
Dates
May 2026 - 3rd, 17th and 23rd - £2395/$3195 per person
June 2026 - 14th and 28th - £2395/$3195 per person
July 2026 - 12th and 26th - £2395/$3195 per person
August 2026 - 9th and 23rd - £2395/$3195 per person
September 2026 - 6th, 20th and 27th - £2645/$3475 per person
October 2026 - 11th and 25th - £2995/$3925 per person
November 2026 - 8th and 22nd - £2995/$3925 per person
December 2026 - 6th - £2995/$3925 per person
January 2027 - 17th and 31st - £3095/$4075 per person
February 2027 - 14th and 28th - £3095/$4075 per person
March 2027 - 14th and 28th - £3095/$4075 per person
April 2027 - 11th and 25th - £3095/$4075 per person
May 2027 - 9th and 23rd - £2595/$3425 per person
June 2027 - 6th and 20th - £2595/$3425 per person
July 2027 - 4th and 18th - £2595/$3425 per person
August 2027 - 1st, 15th and 29th - £2595/$3425 per person
September 2027 - 12th - £2895/$3695 per person
