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South Africa and Safari Tour. Price is per Person, Based on Two Guests per Room. Buy One Voucher per Person.

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Get the chance to spot lions and other wildlife during this 12-day tour of South Africa, which also stops in Cape Town and Johannesburg

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How to Book

  • Each person must buy a voucher; price is based on two people traveling together and sharing a room. Additional fee to travel solo.
  • Choose your package from the drop-down menu.
  • After purchasing this deal, follow the instructions on your voucher to book your trip with Gate 1 Travel no later than 2/20/2024.

Know Before You Go

  • Additional fees to travel solo: $400
  • Additional taxes & fees: Optional tours and gratuities not included.
  • A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
  • Passports must be valid for at least six months after the date of travel, and contain at least two blank visa pages.
  • Before international travel, always check the State Department's website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
  • Official language: English, Afrikaans, Zulu, Swazi, Sepedi, Sesotho, Setswana, Xitsonga, Xhosa, Tshivenda, and Ndebele
  • Currency: The South African rand (ZAR)

Gate 1 Travel: 130,000+ of our travelers served since 2012

12-Day Classic South Africa Tour

Flights & Transportation:

April - November 2024 Departures

  • Round-trip airfare from New York (specific gateway based on availability)
  • Intra-flight Cape Town-Durban
  • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
  • All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
  • For additional departure airports/pricing, contact Gate 1 Travel at (215) 315-3955.
  • Airline & flight times are determined at the time of booking.

Hotels (10 nights + 1 Overnight Flight)

  • 4 nights of accommodations at Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town or The Rockefeller Hotel & Residences in Cape Town.
  • 1 night of accommodation at Anew Hotel Hluhluwe & Safaris in Hluhluwe.
  • 1 night of accommodation at Mountain View International Hotel by BON Hotels or Happy Valley Hotel in Mbabane (eSwatini).
  • 2 nights of accommodations at Anew Resort Hazyview Kruger Park or Sabi River Sun Resort in Hazyview.
  • 2 nights of accommodations at Southern Sun Sandton in Johannesburg.

Attractions & Meals

  • 18 meals; 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 5 dinners
  • Entrance fees per itinerary included
  • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
  • Game drives in modern 10-seater safari vehicles
  • Hotel taxes, fees, service charges, and porterage

Tour Itinerary at a Glance

In between tours of the bustling cities of Cape Town and Johannesburg, you'll get to explore South Africa's natural landscapes. That includes game drives in parks that are home to the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino.

Note: your itinerary will change depending on the day of the week you depart.

  • Day 1: Board overnight flight to South Africa.
  • Day 2: Arrive in Cape Town.
  • Day 3: Take a tour of Cape Town
  • Day 4: Tour the Cape Peninsula to spot wildlife such as baboons and zebras, and see the penguins of Boulders Beach.
  • Day 5: Enjoy a day at leisure in Cape Town.
  • Day 6: Fly to Durban, then drive to St. Lucia for a game-viewing cruise.
  • Day 7: Join a game drive at Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Game Reserve to see rhinos and other animals, then shop at a market in eSwatini.
  • Day 8: Visit the Ngwenya glass factory and enjoy Swati food and music at the Matsamo Cultural Village.
  • Day 9: Go on a game drive in Kruger National Park.
  • Day 10: Travel along the Panorama Route to see waterfalls and other natural wonders en route to Johannesburg.
  • Day 11: Tour the Soweto neighbourhood in Johannesburg, including Nelson Mandela's former home and the Apartheid Museum.
  • Day 12: Fly back to the United States.

Call Gate 1 Travel at (215) 315-3955 for Questions About:

  • Flying from any airport not listed here
  • Extending your trip or traveling on dates not listed here
  • The availability of your desired travel dates
  • Traveling with kids; must be 8 years or older to travel and a voucher is required
  • Booking optional tours and upgrades

Optional Tours & Upgrades

  • Traditional African Dinner Experience
  • Full Day Great White Shark Cage Diving
  • South African Wine Tour
  • Home Hosted Dinner in Cape Town

Fine Print

  • Promotional value expires Feb 20, 2024. Amount paid never expires.
  • Book by 2/20/2024, or the promo value expires
  • Limit 2 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts
  • Reservation required, inclusions/airfare/airline subject to availability
  • Due to limited availability, departure gateways may be substituted by Gate 1 with an alternate nearby airport
  • Additional fees may apply for some departure dates
  • $300 per person to cancel; Up to 91 days prior to departure: $300 per person 90 to 31 days prior to departure: 50% 30 to 2 days prior to departure: 90% 1 day or less prior to departure: 100%
  • 72-hour cancellation notice required
  • Airfare is nonrefundable after booking
  • Must be 21+ to check-in
  • Must be 8 or older to stay
  • A credit card is required at booking and check-in
  • Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
  • Airfare includes carrier and government taxes & fees
  • Not all tours are handicapped accessible, please contact Gate 1 Travel at (215) 315-3955 to confirm
  • Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website, http://travel.state.gov, for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements
  • Varied COVID-19 levels and restrictions should be taken into consideration before international travel, find more info by visiting the US Embassy’s site: http://www.usembassy.gov
  • A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S
  • Additional fee to travel solo: $400
  • Motor coaches are not accessible for wheelchairs, walkers, or motorized scooters
  • Optional tours and gratuities not included
  • Children under 12 years of age are not permitted on open vehicle game drives in Kruger National Park.
  • Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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About ✈ 12-Day Tour of South Africa and Safari with Air from Gate 1 Travel

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Teri
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191 days ago
We took this vacation about 8 years ago, and it was a life changing experience. I liked it so much we're doing it again, only this time we're sending our granddaughter!!
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197 days ago
Gate 1 Travel is AMAZING! This trip is SO good we've done it TWICE! Gate 1 is so easy to work with, they have trips all over the world and the value is tremendous! Don't miss an opportunity to enjoy visiting some place you've always wanted to go, and let GATE 1 take you there!!
Steven
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290 days ago
Looking forward to returning for a second time.
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9 ratings|4 reviews
232 days ago
Very seemless trip. We had a great time. I definitely will buy it again! It is very easy to navigate and travel.
Bruce
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179 days ago
Trip is planned for 11/12/23. It appears to be an amazing value. I have purchased 2 other travel Groupons one for Ireland and one for China, both trips were awesome. Highly recommend.
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Gate one was very easy to contact & get our requested dates.

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