Ultimate South Africa Adventure
OVERVIEW
Embark on a captivating South African adventure starting in Cape Town, where you’ll be greeted upon arrival and settled into the luxurious One&Only Cape Town for a four-night stay. Begin your exploration with a scenic drive to Cape Point Peninsula, marveling at the stunning vistas and enjoying lunch with views over False Bay. Discover Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain with a thrilling cable car ride, and experience the vibrant V&A Waterfront with its shopping and dining options. Customize your days with exciting activities such as helicopter flights or whale watching, culminating in sunset drinks and fine dining.
Transition to the serene Cape Winelands, checking into the opulent La Residence for two nights. Enjoy the Franschhoek Wine Tram, sampling wines at top estates and indulging in gourmet meals amidst the vineyards. Conclude your journey with a luxurious safari experience at Singita Lebombo Lodge. Enjoy thrilling game drives, and guided walking safaris, and relax in unparalleled comfort while spotting the majestic wildlife of South Africa. This itinerary offers a perfect blend of urban excitement, picturesque winelands, and thrilling safari adventures, providing an unforgettable South African experience.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive at Cape Town International Airport and be warmly greeted by your private guide. Enjoy a short transfer to your luxurious five-star hotel, the One&Only Cape Town, where you’ll check in for a 4-night stay. Relax and unwind at the hotel’s premium facilities. If you feel up to it, end your day with sunset welcome drinks and dinner at the hotel’s renowned waterfront restaurant, offering stunning views and a taste of Cape Town’s vibrant dining scene.
Overnight: One&Only Cape Town
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, embark on a scenic drive through Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak to the Cape Point Peninsula. Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve to admire the breathtaking views where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Enjoy lunch in Simon’s Town or at the Two Oceans Restaurant with panoramic views of False Bay. On your way back, stop at a vineyard on the Constantia Wine Route for a delightful wine tasting. Return to the hotel for dinner.
Overnight: One&Only Cape Town
Start your day with breakfast at One&Only Cape Town before heading to Table Mountain for an exhilarating cable car ride to the summit. Explore the mountain’s walking paths and enjoy refreshments at the café with stunning views. Next, head to the V&A Waterfront for leisure, shopping, and a tour of the Diamond & Tanzanite Museum. Have lunch at Camps Bay Beach, then embark on a relaxing sunset ocean cruise. Return to the hotel for dinner or explore the promenade.
Overnight: One&Only Cape Town
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before spending the day as you wish. Whether you’re interested in a scenic helicopter flight, renting a Cobra muscle car, paragliding, or a whale-watching ocean safari (June–November), your guide will assist in arranging these activities. End your day with sunset drinks and a special dinner reservation at one of Cape Town’s top fine-dining restaurants, ensuring a memorable conclusion to your customizable adventure.
Overnight: One&Only Cape Town
After breakfast, check out of your Cape Town hotel and depart for the picturesque Cape Winelands. Begin with a visit to Babylonstoren Wine Estate for a delightful tour, wine tasting, and refreshments. Enjoy lunch at one of the esteemed wine estates in the region before checking in to your five-star Wineland hotel, such as La Residence, for a 2-night stay. Relax at the hotel’s luxurious facilities and enjoy sunset drinks and dinner amidst the serene beauty of the Winelands.
Overnight: La Residence
Start with a hearty breakfast at your Winelands hotel before heading out for the Franschhoek Wine Tram experience. This hop-on, hop-off tour allows you to visit various renowned wine estates, sampling their finest wines along the way. Enjoy lunch at a vineyard restaurant of your choice. After a day of wine tasting and exploring, return to your hotel to unwind and relax. In the evening, enjoy a final dinner in the vineyards, savoring the exceptional cuisine and ambiance of the winelands.
Overnight: La Residence
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Skukuza Airport, the gateway to your safari adventure. Upon arrival, enjoy a short transfer to your luxury safari lodge, such as Singita Lebombo Lodge, and check in for a 2-night stay. Enjoy lunch and relax at the lodge’s premium facilities before embarking on your first-afternoon game drive, complete with sunset drinks. Conclude the day with a welcoming dinner at the lodge.
Overnight:Singita Lebombo Lodge
Rise early for a refreshing game drive through the African bush, witnessing the early morning activity of wildlife. Return to Kapama River Lodge for a leisurely brunch and some relaxation by the pool deck, which offers sweeping views of the surrounding bush. Enjoy lunch at the lodge before setting out for another exhilarating afternoon game drive. As the day winds down, savor dinner and drinks back at the lodge, reflecting on the day’s wildlife encounters and the beauty of the bush.
Overnight: Singita Lebombo Lodge
Enjoy breakfast at Kapama River Lodge before setting off on a guided walking safari, offering a unique perspective of the African bush. Alternatively, pamper yourself with spa treatments or unwind by the pool. After a satisfying lunch at the lodge, embark on your final afternoon game drive, capturing the last moments of your safari adventure. Return to the lodge for a memorable final dinner, celebrating the incredible experiences and wildlife sightings of your South African safari.
Overnight: Singita Lebombo Lodge
After a final breakfast at the lodge, pack up and check out. Transfer to Skukuza Airport for your flight to Johannesburg, where you will connect to your international departure flight, concluding your remarkable South African journey filled with vibrant city experiences, exquisite Winelands, and unforgettable safari adventures.
Package Includes and Excludes
- Fully guided from airport pick up to drop off (with your private Guide at arrivals)
- Private vehicle for duration of the tour (including 4×4 safari game viewers)
- Local connecting flights: Cape Town to Skukuza, Skukuza to Johannesburg
- 4 nights accommodation in Cape Town (bed and breakfast)
- 2 nights accommodation in Winelands (bed and breakfast)
- 3 nights accommodation on Safari (all-inclusive, all meals and drinks)
- All activities included (in above page) booked and completed
- Additional activities booked by Guide as you wish (can card at individual stops)
- Dinner suggestions and reservations made specifically for you
- 24/7 medical assistance and access to hospitals if required
- Local knowledge and free of charge sights on excursion days
- All game drives and guided safari walks while on safari
- Fully insured and registered travel agency ground handler in South Africa
- International flights arriving in Cape Town and departing from Johannesburg
- Travel insurance and medical requirements
- Lunches and dinners for Cape Town and Winelands section
- Additional activities selected (can card at individual suppliers)
- Items of personal nature (spa treatments, import liquor, shopping etc)
- Guide gratuities
Travel Information
Destination Location
Lake Manyara National Park covers 330 sq km (127 sq mi), 70% of which is a lake. Along with its western boundaries is the Rift Valley’s western wall. The park is famous for its birdlife – almost 400 different species – and for its elephant population and tree-climbing lions, who have a large variety of tree species to choose from. The short game-viewing circuit through Manyara offers a microcosm of the Tanzanian safari experience.
One of nature’s true wonders and a photographer’s paradise, Ngorongoro is the largest intact crater in the world, covering 265 square kilometers (102 sq mi). The 2,000-foot deep crater is home to an abundance of wild game including elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, lions, leopards, hyenas, serval cats, jackals, pushbacks, elands, waterbucks, wildebeest, many antelope, and a large variety of birds. This is a sight that you will always remember!
Tarangire National Park covers 6,734 sq km (2,600 sq mi) and includes two large plains and a seasonal swamp in the south. This is a beautiful park filled with Baobabs and Acacias with a large variety of game such as zebras, elephants, giraffes, and waterbuck. All the animals enjoy the water coming from the Tarangire River. The animals are best viewed during the dry season, including elephant herds, elands, oryx, lesser kudo, rhino, leopards, lions, and cheetah. The birdlife is varied and plentiful. You can also see the very rare Roam Antelope in this park.
Is This Trip For You?
Zara Tours has been working successfully with visitors in the region since 1986 as a tour operator.
We were established in 1987 as an official Agent of ZaraTours organising Mount Meru, Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing and National wild parks safaris and have guided Safely, Reliably and Professionally many visitors anywhere from the plain of Serengeti to the summit of Kilimanjaro.
Our years of experience and knowledge as qualified climbing guides and safari tours operation in Tanzania, Assures you an experience you can remember a life time. Safety, efficiency and reliability have earned us the reputation for being one of the best-valued and most reliable operators in the region.
With 88 registered Kilimanjaro Guides and a fleet of 4x4 Land rovers, 4x4 mini buses and 4x4 Land cruisers (all equipped with viewing roofs) we are ready to take you on your safari adventure and on top of Kilimanjaro Mountain.
Our English-speaking guides will share the knowledge and stories of the incredible Tanzania Game reserves or joining you on your climb on the many routes to the top of magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Travel Companions
The maximum group size for this trip is 16. If you are interested in organizing a group with Zara we offer great incentives! Please inquire if you are interested.
Guide(s)
With 88 registered Kilimanjaro Guides and a fleet of 4x4 Land rovers, 4x4 mini buses and 4x4 Land cruisers (all equipped with viewing roofs) we are ready to take you on your safari adventure. Our English-speaking guides will share the knowledge and stories of the incredible Tanzania Game reserves
Safari Tips for guide and cook:
$15/day for driver/guide and $10/day for cook (basic camping) for the whole safari group.
Gifts: Guides and porters also appreciate your warm clothing, shoes, and packs. You may want to bring some older clothing items just for this purpose.
Celebration: You are also welcome to invite your guides back to the Springlands Hotel for drinks and/or dinner (on you) as a thank-you in addition to their tip.
Expectations
Tips should not be dependent on whether you summit or not, but rather whether they were professional and had your best interests in mind.
Transportation
With the exception of airfare, all Zara trips include all transportation costs and arrangements within the destination country. This does not include transfers to and from the aiport to the hotel or the equipment for all activities listed.
Money
The local currency is Tanzanian shillings. U.S. dollars, Euros, and credit cards may be accepted by larger stores and hotels, but the exchange rate is better with shillings. ATM's are only available in larger towns like Moshi and Arusha. Yahoo Currency Converter
Safari Packing List Notes
- You can leave extra luggage in a locked storage room at the Springlands Hotel for no charge.
- You can leave valuables in a safe deposit box at the Springlands Hotel for $1/day.
Footwear
- Sturdy, comfortable shoes, preferrably waterproof. They will get dirty.
- Tennis shoes or sandals for lounging in the evening
- Comfortable, breathable socks
Clothing
- Shorts, mid-thigh or longer
- Lightweight, breathable pants
- Short-sleeved shirts, cool and breathable
- Long-sleeved shirt or sweater for evenings
- Rain racket and pants or rain poncho
Baggage
- Day pack, for you to carry
- Large duffel bag or backpack
Sleeping, for camping safaris
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad and repair kit
- Tents are supplied by Zara at no charge
- Foam sleeping pads are provided by Zara at no charge
Other
- Water bottles, and water purification tablets or purifier
- Bottled water is also available for purchase on safari
- Sun hat with brim
- Sunglasses
- Bandana (for dust, etc.)
- Money ($400 or more in cash and/or travellers cheques, including some small U.S., Euro, or Tanzanian bills)
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Camera, film/disks, mini-tripod
- Video camera, tapes
- Maps, guidebooks
- Batteries
- Binoculars
- Notebook, pencil, and pen
- Pocket knife
- Electricity adapter
- Energy bars, hard candy, snacks, and comfort foods
- Playing cards, games, books, frisbee, football, kite
- Chocolate or pens for village children, momentos for guides and other travellers
- Umbrella, particularly useful in the rainy season, can be purchased in the market for around $2
- Plastic bags and zip-lock bags for waterproofing
- Sewing kit
- Salt, pepper, spices for bland food
- Business cards
- Alarm clock
- Calculator (for currency conversion)
- Swim suit for hotel swimming pool
Toiletries
- Toilet paper (and baggie to carry used paper while walking)
- Small towel
Soap - Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Handi-wipes (moist towelettes for cleaning)
- Hand sanitizer
- Lotion
- Glasses, contacts, solution
- Comb, mirror
Documents
- Passport
- Yellow fever certificate
- Tanzania Visa
- Medical insurance
- Address book
- Vaccination records
- Airline tickets
- Cash, travellers cheques, credit cards
- Maps, guidebooks
- Make copies of passport, TZ visa, airline tickets/schedule, travellers cheques numbers.
Leave a copy with someone at home and put a copy in a separate place in your luggage.
First Aid
- Ibuprofin, Aceteminophen, or Aspirin
- Throat losenges
- Bandaids
- Moleskin
- Sunscreen (SPF 15+)
- Lip balm with sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Disinfectant, Antiseptic cream
- Bandages and tape
- Diahrea medicine
- Antihistemines
- Ace bandage
- Melatonin (1-3mg) or other sleep aid
- Malaria pills (talk to your doctor)
- Antibiotics (talk to your doctor)
- Prescription drugs (talk to your doctor)
- Diamox (talk to your doctor)
Gifts for Guides, Locals
- Shoes
- Any warm clothing
- T-shirts
- Hats
- Nerf football, frisbees
- Candy
- Pens
Packing for your flight to Africa
- U-shaped neck pillow (blow-up)
- Books/magazines
- Toiletries
- Snacks
- Water
- Walkman and music
- Eye shades, ear plugs
- Melatonin or other sleep aid
- Critical items (in case baggage is delayed)
Springlands Hotel
Pembo Road
Moshi
Tanzania, United Republic of
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Cancellation of a booking or failure to join a tour will result in a retention of funds by ZaraTours Inc. as follows: Upon receipt of written cancellation by any member of the tour indicated on this reservation 30 days or longer prior to departure, 20% of the reservation of the canceling party will be retained by ZaraTours and the balance of the package price refunded. If a cancellation is received at least 14 days and up to 29 days prior to departure, 50% of the package price will be retained by ZaraTours Inc.
If a cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to departure, 100% of the total package price will be retained by ZaraTours Inc. and all outstanding payment will become payable immediately. Should the canceling party be able to find a replacement for themselves no less than 14 days prior to departure and the replacement completes this booking form individually, no retention of funds will take place.
However, should no replacement be found by 14 days prior to departure, a 100% cancellation penalty will apply to the canceling party. ZaraTours Inc. and its agents reserve the right to terminate, at their discretion and with immediate effect, the participation of any person on the tour.
Payment:
- A 20% deposit is due at time of reservation.
- Final payment is due 60 days prior to arrival.
- We accept Visa, AMEX, and Mastercard.
- You can also wire transfer your money directly to our bank.
- Please review our Cancellation Policy.
Price Increases:
- Price increases are permitted when an itinerary is changed at the request of customer(s)
- Prices will remain quoted unless otherwise add-ons and or other changes are requested and availed by customer(s) and such requests are provided by Zara Tours Inc.
Forms and Other Documents Required by all Passengers:
- VISA (as detailed below)
- All passengers must sign the waiver form and return to us.
- Your passport must be valid for six months.
- Entry to another country may be refused even if the required information and or travel documents are complete
VISA:
- Visas can be obtained upon arrival at Dar es Salaam International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Zanzibar International Airport and the border posts of Namanga, Tunduma, Taveta and Holili.
- All Canadian Citizen who hold Canadian Passports are required to pay US$50.00 for the purpose of obtaining an ordinary VISA.
- All United States Passport holders are required to pay US$100.00 for the purpose of obtaining an ordinary VISA.
- All Passport holders with EU Citizenship are required to pay US$50.00 or €50.00 for the purpose of obtaining an ordinary VISA.
- For additional information on obtaining a VISA to Tanzania please go to https://reveccs.com/resources/
Living Standards:
- Living Standards and practices at the destination and the standards and conditions with respect to the provision of utilities, services and accommodation may differ from those found universally.
Insurance:
- In order to obtain travel Insurance coverage for medical expenses, trip cancellation, trip interruption, baggage loss and or other travel insurance related matters, kindly follow the link to reach World Nomads, who provide such insurance coverage services
Cancellation Policy:
- Zara Tours Cancellation policy applies to the package offered, upon payment of deposit and confirmation of reservation.
Cancellation of booking or failure to join a tour will result in retention of funds by Zara Tours as described below:
- Upon receipt of written cancellation by any member of the tour indicated on this reservation 30 days or longer prior to departure, 20% of the reservation of the cancelling party will be retained by Zara Tours and the balance of the package price refunded.
- If a cancellation is received at least 14 days and up to 29 days prior to departure, 50% of the package price will be retained by Zara Tours.
- If a cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to departure, 100% of the total package price will be retained by Zara Tours and all outstanding payment will become payable immediately.
- Should the cancelling party be able to find a replacement for themselves no less than 14 days prior to departure and the replacement completes this booking form individually, no retention of funds will take place. However, should no replacement be found by 14 days prior to departure, a 100% cancellation penalty will apply to the cancelling party.
- Zara Tours and its agents reserve the right to terminate, at the discretion and with immediate effect, the participation of any person on the tour.
Refund Processing Fee:
- While processing a refund, a 3% credit card fee is charged to the client's Visa, AMEX, or MasterCard.
- When a refund is processed using a Bank Wire payment, bank charges apply.
Disclaimer of Liability:
Kindly check the details of your trip. Please contact us directly for any questions you may have at zara@zaratours.com or at 1-866-550-4447.
Thank you for choosing Zara Tours and you are most welcome again to adventure with us!
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Package Includes and Excludes
- All Meals
- All ground and plane transportation
- All accommodation
- Full trek guide and staffs
- All trek pack and equipment
- Alcohol or Beverage
- Camera and other non trek accessories
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