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Essence of South Africa

Nov 11 - 20, 2025

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John Calloway

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Overview


10 days / 9 nights Essence of South Africa. This custom group trip by KRM Vacations starts in Cape Town on November 11, 2025, and includes visits to Franschhoek, Hermanus, Hoedspruit, Johannesburg, and Karongwe Private Game Reserve. The itinerary features a mix of city tours, wine valley visits, wildlife safaris, and cultural experiences.

Day 1 · Tue, Nov 11 · Cape Town, South Africa


Welcome Dinner

Join fellow travelers and the Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner at your hotel. This special gathering will take place at the Southern Sun The Cullinan in Cape Town, where you will enjoy a delicious meal and the opportunity to connect with others i...

Day 2 · Wed, Nov 12 · Cape Town, South Africa


Table Mountain and City Tour

Ascend via aerial cableway to Table Mountain and enjoy a city tour including Company Gardens, Bo-Kaap, and the Castle of Good Hope. Weather permitting, we encounter Table Mountain first-hand, ascending to its vast flat top - a rocky wonderland of ric...

Day 3 · Thu, Nov 13 · Cape Town, South Africa


Circumnavigate the Cape Peninsula

Circumnavigate the Cape Peninsula, from trendy Camps Bay to Cape Point and back. The crashing waves of the Atlantic to your right, the rocky 12 Apostles to your left, wind your way along one of the world's most magnificent coastal roads towards the o...

Day 4 · Fri, Nov 14 · Cape Town, South Africa


Cape Winelands and Hermanus Excursion

Venture to the town of Franschhoek and see why it is proclaimed as one of the most beautiful wine valleys in the world. Take the scenic Franschhoek Pass to the coastal town of Hermanus for your Be My Guest experience (subject to availability). Connec...

Day 5 · Sat, Nov 15 · Hoedspruit, South Africa


Flight to Hoedspruit and Visit to Local Shangaan Village

Nov 15

Fly to Hoedspruit and visit a local Shangaan village. Learn about the traditions and customs of the Shangaan people and how the Eco Academy there provides eco and wildlife education. The visit includes a simple meal of grilled chicken, pap, Shangaan ...

Day 6 · Sun, Nov 16 · Karongwe Private Game Reserve, South Africa


Safari in Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Embark on an early morning game drive through Karongwe Private Reserve with a Local Specialist game ranger and Shangaan tracker-guide. The rising sun awakens the birds and insects that share your journey into the bush, as you scour the dense brush fo...

Day 7 · Mon, Nov 17 · Karongwe Private Game Reserve, South Africa


Safari in Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Enjoy a full day of game drives through Karongwe Private Reserve with a Local Specialist. Continue to scour the dense brush for incredible encounters with Africa's iconic wildlife. End the day with a traditional sundowner drink overlooking the Game R...

Day 8 · Tue, Nov 18 · Johannesburg, South Africa


Flight to Johannesburg and Free Evening

Nov 18

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg. Check into your hotel and explore the nearby restaurants and shopping during your free evening.

Day 9 · Wed, Nov 19 · Johannesburg, South Africa


Discover Historical Soweto

Unlock the secrets of the 'city of gold' on a full-day tour. Dive Into Culture during a visit to the Constitutional Hill, Mandela House Museum, and the Regina Mundi Church, which chronicles South Africa's tumultuous Apartheid years. In the evening, g...

Day 10 · Thu, Nov 20 · Johannesburg, South Africa


Farewell Johannesburg

Nov 20

Transfer as a group to Johannesburg International Airport for your onward flight.