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Safari Cultural 9 Days

South African Explorer

9 Days of Wonder Across South Africa

From

R89,400 per person

Duration8 nights · 9 days
DifficultyModerate
Group Size2 – 16 people

About This Journey

Discover the Magic

From the iconic Table Mountain to the wilds of Kruger National Park, our South African Explorer takes you on an extraordinary journey through the most captivating landscapes and cultures on the African continent.

Experience world-class wines in the sun-drenched Cape Winelands, marvel at the turquoise lagoons of Knysna, and track the Big Five through Sabi Sands — all wrapped in the warm hospitality that South Africa is renowned for. This is not just a tour; it's a transformation.

Gallery

Scenes from Your Journey

Table Mountain Cape Town
Winelands Stellenbosch
Knysna Lagoon Garden Route
Safari at Dawn Kruger Area

The Journey

Day-by-Day Highlights

DAY1

Arrival in Cape Town

Meet and greet at Cape Town International Airport. Private transfer to your boutique hotel in the CBD. Evening welcome dinner at the V&A Waterfront with panoramic Table Mountain views.

Cape TownWelcome Dinner
DAY2

Cape Town Highlights

Table Mountain cable car, Cape Point National Park, Boulder's Beach penguin colony. Sunset cocktails at Signal Hill with the most photographed view in Africa.

Table MountainCape Point
DAY3

Cape Winelands

Private guided tour of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Tastings at three award-winning estates including a cellar tour. Long lunch at a Michelin-recommended wine farm restaurant.

Wine TastingFranschhoek
DAY4

Garden Route Begins — George to Knysna

Fly to George. Scenic drive along the Garden Route, stopping at the Wilderness dunes and Groenvlei Lake. Arrive in Knysna and explore the famous Heads.

Garden RouteKnysna
DAY5

Tsitsikamma & Storms River

Walk the suspension bridge over Storms River Gorge. Optional zip-line over the forest canopy. Sunset boma dinner under the milky way at your forest lodge.

TsitsikammaBoma Dinner
DAY6

Fly to Kruger — Afternoon Game Drive

Morning flight to Nelspruit/Kruger Mpumalanga. Transfer to your private game lodge in Sabi Sands. First afternoon game drive — elephant and buffalo sightings likely.

Kruger AreaGame Drive
DAY7

Full Safari Day

Dawn game drive tracking lion and cheetah. Midday at leisure at the lodge — spa treatment recommended. Sunset drive with a bush sundowner. Candlelit dinner under the stars.

Big FiveBush Sundowner
DAY8

Walking Safari & Final Drive

Early morning guided walking safari with armed ranger — track rhino and read the bush up close. Final afternoon game drive to complete your Big Five checklist. Farewell dinner.

Walking SafariFarewell Dinner
DAY9

Departure

Final breakfast at the lodge. Transfer to Nelspruit Airport for your onward flights. South Africa will wait for your return.

Departure Day

Tour Highlights

What Makes This Journey Special

Big 5 Safari

Track lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo in their natural habitat

Table Mountain

Cable car to the summit of one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature

Wine Country

Private tastings at award-winning estates in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek

Garden Route

Scenic coastal drive through forests, lagoons and dramatic gorges

What's Included

Your Package, Explained

Included

  • All accommodation (boutique hotels & private game lodge)
  • Airport transfers and all ground transportation
  • All game drives (AM & PM at Sabi Sands)
  • Wine tastings at 3 estates in the Winelands
  • Breakfast daily, bush dinners at the lodge
  • Domestic flights (Cape Town–George, George–Nelspruit)

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Comprehensive travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Personal expenses, gratuities and tips
  • Lunches and dinners not stated above
  • Visa fees (if applicable to your nationality)

Pricing

Choose Your Experience Level

Standard

R89,400

per person

  • 3-star boutique hotels
  • Shared game drives
  • Group coach transfers
  • Standard lodge chalet
Most Popular

Comfort

R112,000

per person

  • 4-star superior hotels
  • Shared game drives
  • Private airport transfers
  • Superior lodge suite

Luxury

R145,000

per person

  • 5-star luxury hotels
  • Private exclusive drives
  • Private vehicle always
  • Luxury villa or suites

Guest Reviews

What Our Guests Say

"The bush dinner at Sabi Sabi was absolutely magical — lions calling in the distance, a million stars overhead, and the most incredible food I have ever tasted. The entire trip exceeded every expectation. Meta Tour thought of everything."

JS

John & Sarah Smith

Johannesburg, South Africa · March 2026

★★★★★

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South African Explorer

From R89,400 per person