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SAMPLE: 13 day experience - Cape Town
This 13 day experience in Cape Town is designed like all tours from The Real South Africa, to enhance, enrich and enlighten your senses to the world that is South Africa.
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All ground transportation, concierge pick up and drop off at the airports, professional guides, drivers in upscale vehicles, top attractions to include top accommodations at hotels in exclusive locations, executive level dinning and luxury dining options, most meals included with your activities, breakfast daily depending on your accommodation, full day safari at the most sought after game reserve in South Africa with a knowledgeable guide, the opportunity to meet local South Africans and immerse yourself in the cultures here, and top level shopping at two of South Africa's world renown malls for authentic African clothes and gifts.
Using our services means that we are on ground to assist with anything you may need while in country which is an added bonus during your visit in country.
Trip Summary
Private Transfer from Cape Town International Airport 2:00 PM 4/5 Star Hotel in Cape Town
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront - Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Dinner on your own account *
Cape Town Tour of the Wine Lands Dinner on your own account **
9:00 AM Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point and Peninsula Tour - Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point Dinner on your own account***
Big 5 Safari - On a Private Game Reserve with Lunch Dinner on your own account ****
Day at Leisure Cape Town Dinner on your own account *
11:00 AM Chauffeur Service
Dinner on your own account **
9:00 AM Visit one of the Worlds Wonders in Cape Town Dinner on your own account***
Chauffeur Service
Dinner on your own account ****
Township Tour - Cape Town Dinner on your own account **
9:00 AM Visit Mandela's prison of 18 years
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront - Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
8:30 AM Transport to receive Covid - 19 Testing Day at Leisure Cape Town
Dinner on your own account***
11:00 AM 4/5 Star Hotel in Cape Town
Private Transfer to Cape Town International Airport
Day 12
Day 13
Day 1
Private Transfer from Cape Town International Airport
Upon arrival in the beautiful "Mother City" otherwise known as Cape Town, you will be privately transported to your luxury accommodations where you will settle in quickly and start to enjoy the sights and sounds that are unique to Cape Town.
2:00 PM
4/5 Star Hotel in Cape Town
Situated in a touristic area of Cape Town, 2.5 km from V & A Waterfront. Located close to South African Jewish Museum, this venue has to offer a year-round outdoor pool onsite plus windsurfing, snorkelling and diving in the area.
It is set in City Bowl district, within walking distance of Gardens Shopping Centre. Guests can also visit Table Mountain, which is a 10-minute drive away.
Climate control and smoke detectors along with a kettle and refrigerator are provided in the rooms. Hypoallergenic pillows, down pillows and linens welcome you to a good night's rest, other nice touches include slippers, hairdryers and a shower cap.
This hotel offers a daily buffet breakfast. Guests can enjoy Italian meals at Societi Bistro within 5 minutes' walk of the property. The on-site bar features a spacious terrace and a lounge. South African Museum bus station is located 5 minutes away from the accommodation on foot. This hotel also has a sun terrace and chaise longues. This accommodation has a fitness studio.
Day 2
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront - also known as A&F Waterfront - is a hotspot for tourists as well as locals. It is a harbour with exciting architecture that offers a magnificent view of the sea and the mountain range. The area has more than 250 shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels and cafés that will most likely keep you busy all day.
Enjoy the shopping, sights and sounds that are unique to this part of Cape Town. Stop by a local restaurant for lunch and stick around for dinner. There's so many choices.
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Dinner on your own account *
South Africa is known for its top notch chef's and high end cuisine. No matter where you end up, you are sure to find something that will make your tastebuds happy, from grass fed beef and lamb to the most mouth watering vegan and vegetarian dishes in the world. You will, as they say in South Africa, want to "dish up". So come and enjoy the food, fun and company that only South Africa can provide.
Day 3
Cape Town Tour of the Wine Lands
Zevenwacht Wine EstateLet yourself be guided around the stunning wine cellars of this old established estate, feeling the passion of the winemakers and understanding the process that goes behind turning a grapevine field into a sumptuous wine. Treat yourself to a tasting of the estate’s finest wines and cheeses. (1 hour)
Stellenbosch
The Stellenbosch winelands, only 20 minutes away from the city of Cape Town, offers superb scenery, completely different to the landscape of the Cape Peninsula. Various grapes are grown in the region such as Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Pinotage and the Méthode Cap Classique (local champagne). The town of Stellenbosch is a small but very vibrant town with a very famous university and numerous activities such as wine cellar tours and tastings. You will have the opportunity to purchase wines to bring back home and enjoy the region’s wonderful vintages after your visit. (30 minutes)
Marianne Wine Estate
Marianne Wine Estate is situated at the foot of the Simonsberg Mountain outside the town of Stellenbosch. Be welcomed for a unique wine experience in a superb environment. Taste the wine and discover their French savoirfaire. (45 minutes)
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
East Pier Road, Cape Town +27 21 408 7600Dinner on your own account **
South Africa is known for its top notch chef's and high end cuisine. No matter where you end up, you are sure to find something that will make your tastebuds happy, from grass fed beef and lamb to the most mouth watering vegan and vegetarian dishes in the world. You will, as they say in South Africa, want to "dish up". So come and enjoy the food, fun and company that only South Africa can provide.
Day 4
9:00 AM - South Africa Standard Time
Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point and Peninsula Tour
Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point are two of the most famous and popular tourist spots in Cape Town. There is a misconception that the Cape of Good Hope is the most southern tip of Africa, which is not true, as in fact Cape Agulhas is the southernmost point. Both the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point are sections of the Table Mountain National Park, where you can see cape lions, spotted hyenas, jackals, elephants and zebras.
The full day Peninsula Tour will take you around the entire Cape Peninsula and show you the wonders of Cape Town – from the pristine beaches, to the spectacular sight of Cape Point, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. View a land based penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach and enjoy the Skywalk at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
Cape Point
Dinner on your own account***
South Africa is known for its top notch chef's and high end cuisine. No matter where you end up, you are sure to find something that will make your tastebuds happy, from grass fed beef and lamb to the most mouth watering vegan and vegetarian dishes in the world. You will, as they say in South Africa, want to "dish up". So come and enjoy the food, fun and company that only South Africa can provide.
Day 5
Big 5 Safari - On a Private Game Reserve with Lunch
We spend the day in a game reserve looking for wildlife and getting a taste of an authentic African Safari experience - lunch is enjoyed while overlooking expansive views of the reserve. Itinerary: • Collected at 6am from your guesthouse/hotel
• Travel to the Game Reserve • Safari Experience • Lunch in the reserve • Return home at approximately 4.30pm This tour includes: • Certified guide • Closed, Air-conditioned vehicle • Entry fees • Safari • Lunch What to bring: • Please wear closed shoes • Sunscreen and hat • Camera
Cape of Good Hope & Cape Point
Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town+27 21 780 9204
Dinner on your own account ****
South Africa is known for its top notch chef's and high end cuisine. No matter where you end up, you are sure to find something that will make your tastebuds happy, from grass fed beef and lamb to the most mouth watering vegan and vegetarian dishes in the world. You will, as they say in South Africa, want to "dish up". So come and enjoy the food, fun and company that only South Africa can provide.
Day 6
Day at Leisure Cape Town
Cape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa, after Johannesburg, and also the legislative capital of South Africa. Colloquially named the Mother City, it is the largest city of the Western Cape province and forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality. There is so much to do and see in Cape Town so relax and take it all in, from Robben Island, where Mandela was held prisoner to the sandblasted landscapes of Boulder Beach, home to the African Penguin, the Cape Wine land's plush botanical gardens. You will love Cape Town.
Western Cape Table Mountain
Dinner on your own account *
South Africa is known for its top notch chef's and high end cuisine. No matter where you end up, you are sure to find something that will make your tastebuds happy, from grass fed beef and lamb to the most mouth watering vegan and vegetarian dishes in the world. You will, as they say in South Africa, want to "dish up". So come and enjoy the food, fun and company that only South Africa can provide.
Day 7
11:00 AM
Chauffeur Service
Enjoy this day with a driver to explore the iconic Cape Town. Point to be explored to be determined prior to start of day.
Dinner on your own account **
South Africa is known for its top notch chef's and high end cuisine. No matter where you end up, you are sure to find something that will make your tastebuds happy, from grass fed beef and lamb to the most mouth watering vegan and vegetarian dishes in the world. You will, as they say in South Africa, want to "dish up". So come and enjoy the food, fun and company that only South Africa can provide.
Day 8
9:00 AM
Visit one of the Worlds Wonders in Cape Town
Cape Town city is not to be missed. Visit the Cape’s top attractions and plenty more. With an experienced and
knowledgeable guide, and from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, you will be able to learn more about Cape Town and its surrounds in a city tour that is sure to leave you with plenty of memories and photographs of this part of the Cape.
Dinner on your own account***
South Africa is known for its top notch chef's and high end cuisine. No matter where you end up, you are sure to find something that will make your tastebuds happy, from grass fed beef and lamb to the most mouth watering vegan and vegetarian dishes in the world. You will, as they say in South Africa, want to "dish up". So come and enjoy the food, fun and company that only South Africa can provide.
Day 9
Chauffeur Service
Enjoy this day with a driver to explore the iconic Cape Town. Point to be explored to be determined prior to start of day.
Dinner on your own account ****
South Africa is known for its top notch chef's and high end cuisine. No matter where you end up, you are sure to find something that will make your tastebuds happy, from grass fed beef and lamb to the most mouth watering vegan and vegetarian dishes in the world. You will, as they say in South Africa, want to "dish up". So come and enjoy the food, fun and company that only South Africa can provide.
Day 10
Township Tour - Cape Town
This is a half day tour that includes a registered tour guide, pick up and drop off at your location.
Highlights include:
Oldest formal township Community school / crèche Walking Tour
Shebeen (option to taste traditional beer) *closed due to lockdown currently*
Meet township entrepreneurs Charismatic church service (Sunday)
Dinner on your own account **
South Africa is known for its top notch chef's and high end cuisine. No matter where you end up, you are sure to find something that will make your tastebuds happy, from grass fed beef and lamb to the most mouth watering vegan and vegetarian dishes in the world. You will, as they say in South Africa, want to "dish up". So come and enjoy the food, fun and company that only South Africa can provide.
Day 11
9:00 AM - South Africa Standard Time
Visit Mandela's prison of 18 years
The former prison island, located 11 km off the coast of Cape Town, is now a World Heritage Site and an evocative virtual shrine to its most famous prisoner, African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela. He was imprisoned here for 18 years and made a big impression on the world with his big heart.
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront - also known as A&F Waterfront - is a hotspot for tourists as well as locals. It is a harbour with exciting architecture that offers a magnificent view of the sea and the mountain range. The area has more than 250 shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels and cafés that will most likely keep you busy all day.
Enjoy the shopping, sights and sounds that are unique to this part of Cape Town. Stop by a local restaurant for lunch and stick around for dinner. There's so many choices.
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Day 12
8:30 AM
Transport to receive Covid - 19 Testing
Transfer to National Testing Site for Covid 19 PCR Test, required to depart the country for your home country. This is a drive through testing site, the cost is R500 Rands to R650 Rands *approximately 30-40 USD with current conversion
**PLEASE TAKE YOUR PASSPORT WITH YOU**
Day at Leisure Cape Town
Cape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa, after Johannesburg, and also the legislative capital of South Africa. Colloquially named the Mother City, it is the largest city of the Western Cape province and forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality. There is so much to do and see in Cape Town so relax and take it all in, from Robben Island, where Mandela was held prisoner to the sandblasted landscapes of Boulder Beach, home to the African Penguin, the Cape Wine land's plush botanical gardens. You will love Cape Town.
Western Cape Table Mountain
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
East Pier Road, Cape Town +27 21 408 7600Dinner on your own account***
South Africa is known for its top notch chef's and high end cuisine. No matter where you end up, you are sure to find something that will make your tastebuds happy, from grass fed beef and lamb to the most mouth watering vegan and vegetarian dishes in the world. You will, as they say in South Africa, want to "dish up". So come and enjoy the food, fun and company that only South Africa can provide.
Day 13
11:00 AM
4/5 Star Hotel in Cape Town
Situated in a touristic area of Cape Town, 2.5 km from V & A Waterfront. Located close to South African Jewish Museum, this venue has to offer a year-round outdoor pool onsite plus windsurfing, snorkelling and diving in the area.
It is set in City Bowl district, within walking distance of Gardens Shopping Centre. Guests can also visit Table Mountain, which is a 10-minute drive away.
Climate control and smoke detectors along with a kettle and refrigerator are provided in the rooms. Hypoallergenic pillows, down pillows and linens welcome you to a good night's rest, other nice touches include slippers, hairdryers and a shower cap.
This hotel offers a daily buffet breakfast. Guests can enjoy Italian meals at Societi Bistro within 5 minutes' walk of the property. The on-site bar features a spacious terrace and a lounge. South African Museum bus station is located 5 minutes away from the accommodation on foot. This hotel also has a sun terrace and chaise longues. This accommodation has a fitness studio.
Private Transfer to Cape Town International Airport
We hope you enjoyed your time in beautiful Cape Town. You will now have private Transport to Cape Town International Airport for flight to your next destination, either JNB for connecting flight to home country or direct to your originating city.
Information & Documents
Things to Know Before Traveling to South Africa
This is a list of things to know before you embark on your experience here in South Africa. Do note, that this section will auto update in the app as things change for travel here in South Africa. At this current time, regardless of the Covid Vaccine - South Africa requires a Covid 19 PCR test to enter and exit the country. The Real South Africa will take you to get a covid 19 test from an approved country provider before exiting the country for your next destination per protocol
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*please note that if you test positive for Covid prior to your departure, you will be required to self quarantine according to South African regulations or your country of origins standards for up to 10 days, on your own account*
*proposal are only good for 14 days*
Covid Screen Form to be completed upon arrival
All travelers must complete a covid screening form upon arrival and present a paper copy of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival and keep a copy of it on your phone in the form of a PDF. It must be signed by the person who took the test. You should take several copies, in case you have to hand them over at different stages. Those arriving without a test are subject to quarantine at their own expense.
Screening is ongoing at all points of entry.
Transits are also allowed, though again you must present the same negative PCR test.
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