Scenic South Africa Group Tour

Tour Highlights

Mabula Game Lodge

• Morning Game Drive
• Afternoon Game Drive

Garden Route - Knysna / George

• Drive Through the Atlantic Ocean
• Cango Caves
• Cango Wild Life Ranch
• Ostrich Farm

Cape Town

• Cape Town City Tour
• Table Mountain
• Cape Point with Funicular Ride
• Cape of Good Hope
• Helicopter Ride Over the City (12-15 Mins)
• Seal Island Cruise
• Penguins at Boulders Beach

Day Wise Itinerary

Day 1 -Mumbai – Johannesburg – Sun City

Assemble at Mumbai’s Chatrapati Shivaji international terminal to board your flight for Johannesburg via Addis Ababa / Nairobi / Seychelles.
On arrival in Johannesburg after clearing customs & immigrations formalities we shall proceed to board our coach for transfer to man-made wonder- Sun City- it is popularly known as the family fun under the African Sun. It is a city that knows no limits, a city that never sleeps! Each day and every night, from the heart of an ancient volcano, Sun City rocks you like you have never been rocked before. Spend the day at leisure, enjoy dinner and spend overnight at the Hotel. Soho Hotel or Cascades or similar

Day 2 - Sun City

Today you will have full day at leisure to explore and enjoy all that Sun City has to offer. You explore the exciting Sun City World (casino, shows, fun games, valley of the waves etc - all optional). There is also lot of extra activities like (Quad Biking, Paragliding, Horse Riding, Clay Pigeon, Archery, etc. all are optional). Enjoy some time exploring the magnificent gardens of the Lost City, Kwena, Crocodile Farm. Last but not the least don’t forget to enjoy artificial Earth Quake. Enjoy dinner at the hotel & overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 -Sun City – Safari

After having breakfast at the hotel we shall check-out of the hotel. We shall proceed for our safari lodge. **Please note @ Kwa Maritane 25-seater vehicles for safari whereas 10-seater vehicles for safari @ Mabula**

Enjoy afternoon / evening safari. Enjoy evening dinner at the lodge. Overnight at the Lodge. Mabula Game Lodge or Kwa Maritane or similar

Day 4 -Safari – Johannesburg – Garden Route

Time permitting early morning game drive, return back to the hotel, enjoy breakfast at the hotel, check out & we shall proceed to Johannesburg airport to board our flight for George, upon arrival in George we will proceed check into our hotel. Spend remaining day at leisure, enjoy dinner & spend overnight in the hotel.

Protea Knysna Quays by Marriott or Protea King George Marriott or similar

Day 5 -Garden Route

After enjoying the breakfast at the hotel we drive to Oudtshoorn - 'the Feather Capital of the World', it’s a drive of 2 ½ hours to Oudtshoorn Our first halt will be World famous Cango Caves, where the stalactite and stalagmite formations are an incredible sight. Thereafter, drive to Cango Wildlife Ranch, where you can marvel at the grace and beauty of the world’s fastest animal. Later proceed to the Ostrich Farm where you can enjoy shows performed by welltrained

birds. You also have the opportunity to ride this magnificent bird and try your

luck at breaking an ostrich egg, which is an impossible task. Later we drive back to the hotel. Arrive at the hotel. There is some time to rest. Later enjoy dinner at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel

Day 6 -Garden Route

After having breakfast at the hotel we shall proceed for optional activities. Kindly note that the tour leader will do best to accommodate all the optional activities desired by the clients at additional cost, in case if activities desired are unable to be enjoyed/experienced we will not be responsible. In the evening we shall return back to the hotel & spend the day at leisure & overnight in the hotel.

Imp Note:

• On this day we can do maximum of 2/3 optional activities depending on the time available & the size of the group.
• All Optional Activities are to be booked in advance, at the same time you should inform yourTour Leader about the same once you arrive in South Africa.

Day 7 -Garden Route – Cape Town

After having breakfast at the hotel we shall proceed to Cape Town- this route is

beautifully sandwiched between Indian ocean and Tsitsikamma mountains. We shall reach our accommodation in the late afternoon/evening, spend time for relaxation, dinner & spend overnight at the hotel. SS Cape Sun or SS Newlands or similar

Day 8 -Cape Town

After having breakfast at the hotel, we shall proceed for local Cape Town touring which shall include the Malay Quarter, past the Castle, and around Table Bay to Millerton lighthouse and many other remarkable places.

We shall also visit the Table Mountain (weather permitting) by the Aerial Cable Car which trips you 1089 meters above Cape Town and explore the summit, it’s a flattopped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa. We shall also enjoy a 12-15 mins helicopter ride (weather permitting) to enjoy aerial view of the famous beaches, 12 apostles, etc. (Infants not allowed in helicopter ride). Later proceed back to the hotel, spend remainder of the day at leisure, enjoy dinner at the hotel & spend overnight at Hotel.

Day 9 -Cape Town

After having breakfast at the hotel, we shall proceed for a full day tour the Cape Peninsula. Travel at a pace that allows you to explore the beauty of the Cape Peninsula. Depart for the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve along one of South Africa’s most scenic routes, passing Hout Bay. Enjoy a cruise to Seal Island, to view seals and sea birds at Duiker Island (weather permitting). Continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. Indigenous fauna and flora are conserved in this priceless wilderness area. The scenery en route to Cape Point, at the South-Western tip of the reserve, is particularly lovely in spring when wildflowers carpet the landscape. The new lighthouse – the most powerful in the world – beams an electric light of 19 million candle power across the ocean. Ascend to the top by Funicular. Enjoy a visit to the Penguin

colony at Boulders Beach before you return to Cape Town. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 -Pretoria/Johannesburg – Depart For Mumbai

After breakfast it’s the time to say Goodbye to your new friends in South Africa. Checkout of the hotel & proceed to Cape Town International Airport for your flight back home. Take back wonderful memories of your South African tour.

Tour Inclusions

Accomodation

Accomodation as stated in itinerary or based on similar priced hotels

Sightseeing

Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary

Meals

Breakfast, lunch as dinner as stated in itinerary

Visas and Insurance

South African visas are required & are included in the tour cost, time taken by consulate usually between 15-20 working days due to high season. Travel insurance for USD 50,000 included in the tour cost for ages upto 65 years, for guests over 65 years of age difference shall be charged.

Transportation

Luxurious 32/44/48-seater coach depending on the final group size.

Airfare

Included in tour cost with airline & airport taxes calculated  based on Ethiopian Airlines / Kenyan Airways / Air Seychelles. Any increase in airline / airport taxes shall be collected on final billing.

Tips

Tour Exclusions

• Usage of Mini bar
• Travel Insurance
• Surcharge if any applicable
• Any increase in Airport Taxes
• Any increase in Govt taxes

Optional in Package

OPTIONAL BUY IN CAPE TOWN

SKY DIVING

DURATION : 4 TO 5 HOURS

PRICE APPROX : RS. 12500/-

On the way up in the aircraft to your tandem skydive, the view is breathtaking. To the south, the city bowl lies sandwiched between towering Table Mountain and bustling Table Bay harbour. Further south, and to the far side of the mountain, lies False Bay, Hout Bay and the splendour of the south peninsula as far as Cape Point. To the west, you will spot Robben Island and the Atlantic Ocean breaking on the beautiful Cape West Coast, as famous for its icy water temperature as it’s mouth-watering crayfish. To the north, the Langebaan lagoon, a great kitesurfing and windsurfing venue.

Tandem Paragliding from Lion’s head  -

PRICE APPROX :  RS 6500/-

Tandem paragliders, designed to carry the pilot and one passenger, are larger but otherwise similar. They usually fly faster with higher trim speeds, are more resistant to collapse, and have a slightly higher sink rate compared to solo paragliders.

Hot Air Ballooning on Wineland 

DURATION : 3 TO 4 HOURS

PRICE :  APPROX RS. 12500/-

"Trains, trams and automobiles… there are many ways to experience the Cape wine lands, but few that allow you to soar over them like a bird. Travelling like the Brothers Montgolfier will certainly give you something to write home about.

You’ll get to watch as the crew assembles your heat-powered flying machine, the very first technology that allowed humanity to take to the skies. Lift-off is at sunrise, but the early start is definitely worth it for the views you’ll be treated to as you float over the rolling vineyards and lush meadows that the wine lands are so famous for."

Departure Point : GoBallooning flights launch from Klein Joostenberg Farm on the R304 (40 Kilometers from Cape Town city centre & 14 Kilometers from Stellenbosch)

SHARK CAGE DIVING

DURATION : FULL DAY FROM Cape Town

PRICE :  APPROX RS. 9000/-

The shark cage dive takes place out at Dyer Island, roughly 15 minutes by boat from Gansbaai. The island is home to a colony of over 50 000 Cape Fur Seals – the white shark’s favourite food and primary source of nutrition. Running between Dyer and neighbouring Geyser Rock is a channel of ocean so frequented by great white sharks that it has been dubbed ‘Shark Alley’. This is where we anchor for an up-close encounter with great whites. The cage is dropped at the diving site and guests are allocated diving gear. Guests take consecutive turns in the eight-man floating cage to experience thrilling underwater views of this majestic apex predator

OPTIONALS AT GEORGE

BUNJEE JUMP -

TIME :  APPROX : 1 HOUR

PRICE : APPROX :  RS 5900/

The bungy jump takes place from the top of the arch of Africa’s biggest bridge. To get out to the jump point we send you out on a zipline

from the bank to the arch. From there, it’s time for your bungy jump - the worlds best bungy!

Two more unique experiences happen in order to get you back to land. First of all, we offer you a winch ride back up to the top of the arch after your jump. Then you get to walk the suspended walkway back off the bridge. The walkway is bolted to the underside of the road deck 216 meters above the Bloukrans River with spectacular views and a final exposure to the full height of the bridge.

Tsitsikamma Waterfall Zipline Tour 

PRICE APPROX : RS. 2900/-

Situated 8km east of the Storms River Bridge on the N2, Tsitsikamma Falls Adventure Park offers spectacular Zipline adventure slides across the Kruis River. Each section of the tour presents its own surprises, adventure, wonders and beautiful views over indigenous Tsitsikamma fauna and flora. Users can control the speed of their descent, allowing them to stop mid cable to take in some of the awesome views over the waterfalls. The guides provide interesting commentary about the area as patrons traverse the gorge and waterfalls.

Departure Point : N2 Tsitsikamma, Tsitsikamma, 6308, South Africa

CONDITIONS : (WEATHER PERMITTING & NON-REFUNDABLE) 3 years and above are allowed (as long as the harnest fits)

OPTIONAL IN MOSSEL BAY - South Africa

SKY DIVING :

TIME :  ABOUT  4 TO 5 HOURS

PRICE APPROX :  RS. 14800/-

The Garden Route in South Africa has become a favourite destination for travellers and over 80% of them opt for adventure activities. Skydive Mossel Bay offers tandem skydiving to 1st time jumpers and services over 2000 happy customers every year. Arguably the prettiest skydiving dropzone in the world with breath taking scenery over the Indian. Our skydive experience includes a friendly reception, a passionate jump crew, the highest possible safety standards and a skydive experience 2nd to none!

OPTIONAL BUY IN KNYSNA

WHALE WATCHING TOUR

TIME :  AROUND 2 HOURS

PRICE APPROX : RS. 4800/-

"Ocean Odyssey is Knysna’s only official whale watching permit holder, allowing the us to approach whales to within 50m; if the whale chooses to come closer, we don’t have to move away. With a maximum of 25 passengers on board, personal service is guaranteed.

During the tour, stops are made to watch whales, dolphins, sharks and seals, as well as any seabirds that may be encountered. Other interesting features pointed out to clients include cultural facts, shipwrecks, geology, bird colonies and anecdotal information.

Inshore we’re always on the lookout for Humpback dolphins and Bottlenose dolphins. "

Departure Point : TH44 Long St, Thesen, Harbour Town, Knysna, 6571, South Africa

QUAD BIKING IN KNYSNA :

TIME AROUND : 1 - 2 HOURS

PRICE : 1900/- RS

"Quads bike rides are on a guided trail and can be quite challenging with ups and downs, as well as sharp turns although there are some nice straights as well. Although Quad rides are done any time of the day it is better to make a booking. 

 Helmets are to be worn at all times and are supplied by guide"

 Departure Point : Garden Route, Fisanthoek, Plettenberg Bay, 6604, South Africa

Price

Tour Cost

NOTE :  PLS CHECK VALIDITY OF PRICE BEFORE FINAL BOOKING. BELOW IS TENTATIVE QUOTE FOR ROUND ABOUT CALCULATION OF YOUR TOUR COST.

Date

Best time to visit South Africa

While South Africa is an all-weather destination, you need to choose your season with care especially if you have wildlife viewing in mind. The South African weather is marked by two distinct seasons; the dry season and the rainy season. Within that the dry season picks up in June and goes on through October. Rain showers at this time are few and far between as the climate is typically cool and sunny. Pick the cooler months between May and September to head out for a game drive because the chances of spotting the Big Five are higher as they come out to graze. For a camping safari, this however, may not be the ideal time as the nights tend to get quite nippy. Cape Town, for instance, has a hot and dry summer between November and February. But for those interested in a coastal drive to Hermanus to watch the migration of the southern right whales, July to November is an ideal time. The northern part of South Africa receives rains between November and February, a time highly preferred by ardent birders. December is South Africa’s high season, frequent thunderstorms notwithstanding. Christmas holidays bring in crowds to its beaches from all over the world spiking up accommodation rates.

Hotel

• Johannesburg - SOHO HOTEL or Similiar

• Sun City - Sun City Resort
• Mabula -  Mabula Game Lodge or Similiar
• George - Protea Knysna Quays by Marriott or Similiar
• Cape Town - SS Cape Sun or SS Newlands or similar

Breakfast

Cooked Vegetarian Breakfast will be provided as per the Hotel Menu. Indian breakfast consisting 01 or 02 hot items like Upma, Poha, Idli / Uttampam / Medu wada with chutney/sambhar etc along with Masala tea, Masala milk, khakhra (with methi sambhar / jeeralu), dry snacks etc shall be served except Sun City & Johannesburg portion.

Lunch

Afternoon lunch will be minimum of two or three item(s) such as Pav Bhaji, Puri Bhaji, Bhel, Chole Puri, Biryani Curd etc. will be served along with Soft Drinks, mithai from India. Lunches in Sun City will be either prepared by our chef & served in the hotel banquet itself, or meals will be served in Raj Indian restaurant located in the Sun City Main hotel.

Dinner

Indian Dinner will be prepared by our Indian Rajasthani Maharaj & served in the hotel itself. Dinners in Sun City will be in by our chef at the hotel depending on hotel permission.

Map

Sightseeing

SIGHTSEEING IN GEORGE.

Valley of Waves Pool

The Valley of Waves, the Temple of Courage promises an exhilarating adrenalin rush with a 17-metre drop down a 70-metre slide. The almost vertical slide takes riders hurtling under a bridge and splashing into a small pool. There are also two body slides – the Tarantula and the Scorpion, and two tube rides – the Viper and the Mamba.

The Lazy River offers a gentle, non-stop tube ride around an island while The Royal Baths swimming pool beside the Amphitheatre offers a place to soak up some warm sun rays, cocktail in hand.

There are also a number of walkways through tropical forests surrounding Valley of Waves. Here you can explore and discover the Spider Web Sway Bridge, hidden cave waterfalls, rare plant varieties and more.

What are you waiting for? Enter this famous Sun City water park from the Entertainment Centre and make your way across the Bridge of Time.  The bridge erupts every hour in an exciting, theatrical display of vibrations, rumbling volcanic sounds and smoke.

Oudtshoorn Ostcrich Farm

On our guided tour you will learn & see all aspects of ostrich farming & ostriches! Our professional guide will show you all stages from incubation to adulthood. See the miracle of chicks hatch in our Incubator Room. Afterwards go feed and meet the ostrich up close in one of our breedings camps.

Cango Caves

The Cango Caves are located in Precambrian limestones at the foothills of the Swartberg range near the town of Oudtshoorn, in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. The principal cave is one of the country's finest, best known, and most popular tourist caves and attracts many visitors from overseas. Although the extensive system of tunnels and chambers go on for over 4 km (2.5 mi), only about a quarter of this is open to visitors, who may proceed into the cave only in groups supervised by a guide (If you are pregnant or suffer from claustrophobia, high blood pressure, asthma or any muscular ailments, this tour is NOT suitable for you)

SAFARI IN MABULA

Classic Safaris

The varied habitats on Mabula Private Game Reserve provide ideal conditions for an astounding selection of large mammals including the Big Five, other predators such as Hyena and Jackal, and a variety of antelope from Red Hartebeest to Eland, Gemsbok to Blesbok. That’s not to mention the elusive cheetah, cheeky honey badger and the omnipresent crèches of warthogs that flit across one’s path during your safari at Mabula Game Lodge.

Safaris are offered to lodge guests twice a day – once early morning and again in time for sundowners in the late afternoon, and depending on the time of year you visit, each experience can be unique. Watch the vivid change of the seasons as the green thickets and grasslands give way to the bushveld greys and yellows of autumn. Feel the chilly winter air on your cheeks before sunrise and witness the rebirth of the bush as the first summer rains fall and with it the exciting arrival of lambing season.

Cape Town - South Africa

Cape of Good Hope

The Cape of Good Hope is a rocky headland on the Atlantic coast of the Cape Peninsula in South Africa. A common misconception is that the Cape of Good Hope is the southern tip of Africa. This misconception was based on the misbelief that the Cape was the dividing point between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans

Seal Island Cruise

Seal Island, located near Cape Town, in South Africa is a popular destination amongst the tourists. The island is so named because of the great number of Cape fur seals that occupy it. It is 5 acres in area and home to approx 64,000 cape fur seals.The boat ride is quite astonishing with thanks to some splendid views of the mountains it offers. 45 minutes to the boat ride and you enter a huge seal colony which houses this species in plenty. The boat ride can get rough at times because of heavy wind. Do not forget to carry your jackets on this trip, as it often gets windy.

Cape Point with Funicular Ride

Apart from offering visitors an exciting and novel method of travel, taking the Flying Dutchman funicular saves visitors an uphill walk from the car park to see the old lighthouse and enjoy the panoramic views.The Flying Dutchman Funicular, also known as the Cape Point Funicular, is a funicular railway located at Cape Point. It is believed to be the only commercial funicular of its type in Africa, and takes its name from the local legend of the Flying Dutchman ghost ship.

Table Mountain – Cable Car

The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway is a cable car transportation system offering visitors a five-minute ride to the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. It is one of Cape Town's most popular tourist attractions with approximately one million people a year using the Cableway. 

Helicopter Ride in Cape Town

Witness the amazing waterfront and scenic beauty of Cape Town when you go on a Helicopter Ride to glaze at the Cape Peninsula from angles never seen before or take a two oceans scenic flight and enjoy the scenic flight across the Atlantic Ocean. The other flights which you can hop on include Robben Island Scenic Flight, Atlantico Scenic Flight etc.

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Tour FAQs

• Any Optional Activities that you want to book you should book on priority because all the adventure activities in South Africa are subject to availability.
• All the Sight Seeing in South Africa is weather permitting & due to weather we may interchange sightseeing without prior notice.
• For South Africa Child below 18Years have to Compulsory carry original birth certificate in English (If original birth certificate is in Gujarati or Hindi one needs to carry original and affidavit copy translated in English).
• Child below 18Years travelling without parents must carry affidavit copy of NOC along with original birth certificate.
• Tour manager will join directly at the destination he/she may not be with you in the flight.

Important Notes

• Hotels/Airline will be subject to availability till Reconfirmation. 
• Any further increase in airfare due to increase in the fuel price, change in government regulations, taxes, etc., charged by the airline will have to be borne by the passengers RIVIERA will not be held responsible for them. 
• Room allocation Twin rooms /Double room will be as per the availability at the time of check in. 90% of rooms are Twin rooms & there is no guarantee for room with Double Bed. 
• Room Rates based on Standard Rooms. Supplement cost will be applicable for Sea facing/Lake facing Rooms. 
• Optional sightseeing has to be booked in advance on your own by paying an additional cost. You can contact hotel travel desk counter or our agent to book optional sightseeing. 
• It is recommended to buy Local Sim Card, to make local calls for reconfirmation with coach drivers, operators, & airline office. 
• Portages and Coach Captain Tips are extra. 
• There is No Refund for unutilized Service. 
• International Hotel Check in time 1400hrs, Check out Time 1200hrs. 
• Baggage allowance is 20 Kg for Check in Luggage. Hand Bag allowance is 7Kg. 
• You are not allowed to eat/drink in coach. 
• The above program is only indicative and the passenger has to verify each day’s program from the local guide. 
• Photographs are compulsory for on arrival visas. Please keep one passport Copy Xerox and one Ticket copy Xerox ready to be submitted for on arrival visas. 
• It is always advisable to keep 2 Photographs with you during the journey. Please keep one Xerox copy of your passport with your relative, in India and one Xerox copy of passport with you during the travel. 
• It is most important to have International Travel Insurance for the entire period of your stay in foreign country. 
• For NRI –Passengers staying in India for more than 180 days will have to take Police Clearance Certificate from Commissioner of Police for which RIVIERA will not be responsible. Passengers are requested to submit Xerox copy of Passport along with page showing arrival stamp in India. 

Tour Manager

• Your tour manager might not be travelling with you in the flights. He / She will meet you directly in the first hotel of your tour / airport .
• It is not necessary that the tour manager travels with you in the internal flights as well. 
• Your tour manager may change the flow of sightseeing for the betterment if need may be. 

Refunds:

• There will be no refund on utilized services. 
• Due to reasons beyond our control such as strikes, heavy traffic, rain etc or you did not use services such as Meals, Entrance Fees, Sightseeing Tour, Hotels, cruises, Optional Tours it is clearly understood that there will be no refund due to any reason whatsoever. 
• Any refund (if due) process will take minimum 30 days or the time taken as per the supplier policy on whose services needs to be refunded. 
• Refunds will be given in Indian Rupees and thru Cheque or Bank Transfers only even though payment by cash. 
• If refund is due in foreign currency the rate of exchange will be considered on the day when refund is made and not the day when the payment was made.

Minimum participation & tour Cancellation:

• Operations of Groups Tour is subject to Minimum Participation of 20 paying adult passengers. 
• Tours specified in the brochure / itinerary is subject to minimum participation of paying participants. If the participants are below the minimum prescribed or any unforeseen circumstances beyond our control or without assigning any reason the company reserves right to amend amalgamate, alter, vary or cancel a tour without incurring the liability to pay any compensation.  
• Under such circumstances amount paid by you will be refunded forthwith after deducting the actual expenses incurred by us like visa, travel insurance and the like but no compensation is payable  All refunds shall be given in Indian Rupees and Through cheque or bank transfers only.
• If company decides to operate the tour with participation below minimum stipulated or if the participants are required to travel as “individual traveller” the company reserves right to collect additional amount in case any Persons travelling as individual travellers such cases will not be provided certain services including that of tour manager and the client may travel in the same itinerary with some amendments such as in coach, airport transfers, which re at fixed times etc.

Payment Policy

• Initial deposit - Rs. 50,000/-per person to confirm you're booking with us which is non – refundable under any case
• 100% payment is to be made at least 30 days before departure

Cancellation Policy

• 45 Days or more prior to Departure - Rs.25, 000/- + Visa Charges
• 44 Days to 31 Days prior to Departure - 50% of the Tour Cost
• 30 Days to Date of Departure - 100% of the Tour Cost