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Abseil Table Mountain, recreate My Octopus Teacher and embark on the world\u2019s best safari\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":111546,"menu_order":155,"template":"","thumbnail_video":null,"checkout_hero_banner":null,"acf":[],"template_id":"ZA1","duration":11,"trip_limit":8,"img_header":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/BUCKET-LIST-SOUTH-AFRICA_FEATURE-1000x620.jpg","continent":"Africa","country":"South Africa","countries":["South Africa"],"prices_between":{"gbp":{"min":"\u00a33810","max":"\u00a34200"},"eur":{"min":"\u20ac4420","max":"\u20ac4875"},"usd":{"min":"$4745","max":"$5235"},"cad":{"min":"$6240","max":"$6885"},"aud":{"min":"$6995","max":"$7715"},"nzd":{"min":"$8105","max":"$8940"},"hkd":{"min":"$35370","max":"$41230"},"aed":{"min":"DH16540","max":"DH19625"}},"about":"

Wine, wildlife and abseiling adrenaline. Give up 11 days and you\u2019ll get the best of South Africa in return. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Your 11-day South Africa adventure will see you snorkel among octopi in mysterious kelp forests and embrace adrenaline as you, quite literally, step off the edge of a cliff<\/a>. You\u2019ll catch your breath at the sight of animals you\u2019ve only ever seen on screen roaming the African plains before you, and you\u2019ll toast to spotting the Big Five<\/a> in a safari-side infinity pool at your boutique tented lodge.<\/span><\/p>\n

This small group tour is also an opportunity to witness the cosmopolitan side of South Africa. You’ll discover urban artwork and meet traditional storytellers; stroll through vineyards and dive into the history of Johannesburg; experience the bright lights of Cape Town by night and enjoy rooftop drinks overlooking its sprawling, coastal cityscape.<\/span><\/p>\n","highlights":{"Search for Octopus in the Kelp forests":"Search for Octopus in the Kelp forests","Abseil down Table Mountain":"Abseil down Table Mountain","Spot the Big Five at a world class safari in Kruger":"Spot the Big Five at a world class safari in Kruger","Visit a 17th Century farmstead for a private wine tour ":"Visit a 17th Century farmstead for a private wine tour ","Discover Johannesburg with local artists & entrepreneurs":"Discover Johannesburg with local artists & entrepreneurs","Glamp in boutique safari tents a stone's throw from wildlife":"Glamp in boutique safari tents a stone's throw from wildlife","Hippo Hollow Country Estate":"Hippo Hollow Country Estate","Mdluli Safari Lodge":"Mdluli Safari Lodge","Radisson Red Cape Town":"Radisson Red Cape Town"},"lang":"us","trip_type":[{"term_id":11837,"name":"For First-Timers","slug":"for-first-time-flashpackers-us","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":11837,"taxonomy":"style","description":"These are the adventures perfect for first-time Flashpackers. Our best-selling trips are the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. So, where will your first solo group trip take you?","parent":0,"count":16,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0"},{"term_id":8454,"name":"Most Active","slug":"active-vacation","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":8454,"taxonomy":"style","description":"If you hadn\u2019t already noticed, active adventures are one of our biggest passions. From mountain expeditions in Peru to off-roading in Portugal, let us show you what real adventure looks like.","parent":0,"count":21,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0"},{"term_id":8457,"name":"Wildlife","slug":"safari-trips","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":8457,"taxonomy":"style","description":"There are few moments more magical than spotting exotic and indigenous creatures in their natural habitat for the first time. It\u2019s why we\u2019ve crafted a series of global adventures around safaris and wildlife interactions, so why not take your pick?","parent":0,"count":20,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0"}],"hidden":false,"seasons":["spring","autumn","winter"],"scenery":["beach","city","mountain"],"activities":["boat_trip","hiking","nightlife","tasting","water_sports","wildlife"],"activity_level":["active"],"key_locations":"Cape Town, Table Mountain, Cape Peninsula, Stellenbosch, Hermanus, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth","itinerary":[{"local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-snapshot":"Arrival in Cape Town (CPT) | Welcome drinks","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-header":"Touch down in Cape Town","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-text":"

Hallo and welcome to South Africa. Bask in the views of Table Mountain and the sprawling coast as a private transfer escorts you from the airport into central Cape Town. After settling into your chic hotel, it\u2019s time to meet your fellow Flashpackers. Against a backdrop of Table Mountain and South Africa’s oldest working harbor, you\u2019ll sip on craft cocktails, sample tapas and look forward to your days ahead exploring the colorful cape.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Touch down in Cape Town","text":"

Hallo and welcome to South Africa. Bask in the views of Table Mountain and the sprawling coast as a private transfer escorts you from the airport into central Cape Town. After settling into your chic hotel, it\u2019s time to meet your fellow Flashpackers. Against a backdrop of Table Mountain and South Africa’s oldest working harbor, you\u2019ll sip on craft cocktails, sample tapas and look forward to your days ahead exploring the colorful cape.<\/p>\n","snapshot":"Arrival in Cape Town (CPT) | Welcome drinks","images":["https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ZA1-Itinerary13.jpg"],"day":1},{"local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-snapshot":"Abseil down Table Mountain","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-header":"Step off Table Mountain","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-text":"

Today\u2019s agenda: conquering Table Mountain. One of South Africa\u2019s most iconic landmarks, this flat-topped mountain (hence its name) towers majestically at 1,086 meters.\u00a0<\/span>Once you\u2019re at the top and all kitted out, you\u2019ll gather your courage and literally \u201cstep off\u201d the edge of Table Mountain to abseil 110 meters down the face of the cliff<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Having conquered fears and mountain-faces, you\u2019ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant to refuel for a short but steep hike up Lion’s Head Mountain for sundowners. As the South African sun sets, enjoy a free evening to explore the five shopping districts and more than 80 eateries of the famous V&A Waterfront.<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Step off Table Mountain","text":"

Today\u2019s agenda: conquering Table Mountain. One of South Africa\u2019s most iconic landmarks, this flat-topped mountain (hence its name) towers majestically at 1,086 meters.\u00a0<\/span>Once you\u2019re at the top and all kitted out, you\u2019ll gather your courage and literally \u201cstep off\u201d the edge of Table Mountain to abseil 110 meters down the face of the cliff<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Having conquered fears and mountain-faces, you\u2019ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant to refuel for a short but steep hike up Lion’s Head Mountain for sundowners. As the South African sun sets, enjoy a free evening to explore the five shopping districts and more than 80 eateries of the famous V&A Waterfront.<\/span><\/p>\n","snapshot":"Abseil down Table Mountain","images":["https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ZA1-Itinerary2.jpg"],"day":2},{"local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-snapshot":"Snorkelling with octopi","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-header":"Snorkel with octopi","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-text":"

Start the morning in the best way possible: by strapping on a snorkel to swim in the eerie kelp forests made famous by the Netflix documentary <\/span>My Octopus Teacher<\/span> (if you haven\u2019t watched it, be sure to make time before you fly). Be the first to spot squatted gully sharks and seals as your expert local kelp forest guide takes you on a private tour away from the crowds. Afterward, stroll the boardwalk to take in colonies of African penguins at Boulders Beach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From here, you’ll continue along Chapman\u2019s Peak Drive \u2013 one of the most spectacular scenic marine drives in the world \u2013 descending into the picturesque fishing harbor of Hout Bay, before journeying along the Atlantic Seaboard with its upmarket beachfront neighborhoods.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Snorkel with octopi","text":"

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From here, you’ll continue along Chapman\u2019s Peak Drive \u2013 one of the most spectacular scenic marine drives in the world \u2013 descending into the picturesque fishing harbor of Hout Bay, before journeying along the Atlantic Seaboard with its upmarket beachfront neighborhoods.<\/p>\n","snapshot":"Snorkelling with octopi","images":["https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ZA1-Itinerary31.jpg"],"day":3},{"local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-snapshot":"Stellenbosch e-bike wine tour ","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-header":"Vineyard cycling & private tastings","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-text":"

After a hearty breakfast, you\u2019ll be whisked to the wine estates set within the rolling hills of the Stellenbosch wine region. Cycle through lush green hillsides on an e-bike as you follow an off-road path that winds through the spectacular patchworks of gardens and vineyards. En route you’ll experience a private cellar tour and two exclusive wine tastings, followed by a three-course lunch on the terrace at Boschendal Estate, a 17th-century Cape Dutch farmstead. Having enjoyed some of the best bouquets in the region, you\u2019ll be free to enjoy a picnic in the garden or stroll through to shop the artisan products from local suppliers. Later, you\u2019ll have a chance to soak in the last of Cape Town and prepare to journey onward into the wilderness.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Vineyard cycling & private tastings","text":"

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Today you\u2019ll start the trek toward Kruger National Park<\/a>, one of the largest game reserves in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Upon arrival at Mpumalanga Province, you\u2019ll be treated to a gin tasting at Gin & Co distillery, with four varieties of flavors and botanicals. Suitably sated, you\u2019ll carry on to your wild base for the night.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nestled in indigenous gardens close to the famous Sabie River, your boutique lodge is the start of the adventure that awaits over the next few days. Don\u2019t be surprised if an elephant greets you there.<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Gin-tasting & riverside living","text":"

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Begin the day with a heart-stopping adventure at the dramatic Graskop Gorge. Here you\u2019ll descend 51 meters down the face of a sheer cliff in a glass-encased lift into the indigenous forest below. On your private tour, you\u2019ll see the forest from wooden walkways and suspension bridges, then get your adrenaline pumping with a high-wire zipline over the abyss. You\u2019ll grab lunch at The Chubby Pig eatery, a riverside rustic hotspot featuring local South African food before a rejuvenating drive through the Panorama Route. Home to stunning waterfalls, towering rock formations and canyons, you’re sure to fill your camera with unbelievable photos.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Gorge ziplining ","text":"

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Today will see you setting up camp in the heart of Kruger Park<\/a>, where you\u2019ll stay in a boutique tented lodge on community land owned and operated by Mdluli royals. A truly special place and a highlight of the trip, the lodge is one of the first projects of its kind, where land restitution and tourism work together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Enjoy a hearty lunch and prepare for your first game drive. Make sure you bring your binoculars and a serious camera lens so you can get the best look at some (hopefully all) of the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and African buffalo. Tonight, you’ll drift off to sleep lulled by the distant sounds of the savannah.<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"A night under canvas","text":"

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Following tea and rusks, you\u2019ll head out to capture the diurnal wildlife of Kruger National Park<\/a>. From your safari vehicle, you may spot a journey of giraffes, a dazzle of zebras, and some of the more elusive species like sable antelope, eland, and red duiker. <\/span>Following a stop for lunch, you\u2019ll hop back in the 4×4 for an afternoon game drive, where you\u2019ll have another opportunity to glimpse the Big Five. Back at camp, it\u2019s time for a sunset hike to Granite Rock, where you\u2019ll enjoy the blazing colors with a 360-degree view of Kruger. There you\u2019ll be served locally produced gin and authentic Bushveld canap\u00e9s \u2014 an idyllic way to toast a perfect day in the wilderness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Big 5 game drives","text":"

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After a final dawn game drive, we\u2019ve got a surprise waiting at breakfast, but you\u2019ll have to wait and see exactly what this looks like\u2026 Afterwards, you\u2019ll leave the wild bush behind and travel to the cosmopolitan culture of Johannesburg, a city pulsing with the Rainbow Nation\u2019s diverse histories, arts, and cultures. Upon arrival, settle in at your boutique hotel and rejuvenate from your time in the wilderness. The City of gold is yours tonight. Your Flash Pack guide can recommend nearby restaurants for dinner – and with its fast-evolving food scene, Jo\u2019burg offers eclectic options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Bright lights, big city","text":"

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For your final full day, you\u2019ll delve into the city\u2019s complicated past to understand how it developed from a dusty gold mine into Africa\u2019s richest metropolis. You\u2019ll take a walking tour through the once notorious township district of Soweto, now a thriving city in its own right, visiting Nelson Mandela\u2019s house and exploring the Hector Pieterson Museum, dedicated to the 1976 Soweto uprisings. Quench your thirst with some local craft beer, before a truly unique lunch. The experience combines traditional potjie and braai with captivating stories and conversation with storyteller, Antoinette Sithole (Hector Pieterson\u2019s sister). Later, you\u2019ll gather with your group for a final farewell dinner at a restaurant of your choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Soweto history & storytelling","text":"

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Today your trip comes to an end. It\u2019s time to round off your South African adventure and the start of your love affair with this wildly beautiful continent. It\u2019s time to bid farewell to your new-found Flash Pack friends and make your way to the airport – fueled by memories of an epic 11 days of adventure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Totsiens Suid Afrika","text":"

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","answer":"You do not need a visa if you\u2019re visiting as a tourist from the EU, UK, USA, Australia or Canada for up to 90 days. \nPlease check with your local consulate\/embassy if the country you are travelling from requires a visa.\u00a0\nWe recommend that you travel with at least six months validity remaining on your passport and can show a return ticket.\n"},{"question":"What are the Covid-19 requirements for visiting South Africa?","answer":"Due to the changeable nature of Covid-19 entry requirements, we strongly advise Flashpackers to consult the travel advice issued by your local consular services well in advance of your departure date. Some countries do still require travelers to comply with pre-arrival testing and\/or vaccination requirements. Links to the key consular services can be found on our Safety page.\n"},{"question":"What other vaccinations and medication will I need? ","answer":"We recommend checking with your local travel clinic six to eight weeks before your trip to see if any medications or vaccinations are required.\n"},{"question":"How much should I budget per day for extras?","answer":"We recommend approximately 500 ZAR, the equivalent of \u00a325\/$35 per day.\n"},{"question":"What fitness levels do I need for this trip?","answer":"This adventure is fast-paced, and perfect for you if you want to challenge yourself.\nA reasonable level of fitness is required for the Lions Head Sundowner hike in Kruger as there is a steep initial ascent, but no previous hiking experience is needed.\nThis trip does include abseiling and ziplining also, so please bear that in mind if you\u2019re not the biggest fan of heights.\nYou will be walking most days across the national parks in Kruger also, so please ensure you are comfortable walking over uneven ground, and happy on your feet for a long time. We recommend having a read-through of the itinerary above, and getting in touch if you have specific questions on fitness.\n"},{"question":"When's the best time to go? What is the weather like?","answer":"South Africa is an all-year-round destination, but between May to September is the best time for safari as the conditions for viewing big game like wildebeest are wonderful.\nCape Town has a Mediterranean climate and so it usually experiences rain between May-August. However, their summer months which are between November and February are hot and dry, and this is also a great time to visit for birdwatching in Kruger.\nThe best times to visit Cape Town are from March to May and from September to November. During these times, it tends to be much quieter tourist-wise too, and flights can be cheaper, making it a fantastic time to visit.\nThe best time to visit the Cape for whale watching is between July and November also.\n"},{"question":"Will the itinerary change? ","answer":"Please be aware that the itinerary, activities and hotels are subject to change. These changes can happen with little notice due to availability, poor weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances beyond our control \u2013 but we\u2019ll always do our best to ensure it has little impact on your experience. From time to time, we may also make changes to your itinerary to try out new ideas and keep things fresh and exciting.\n"},{"question":"Is South Africa safe to visit? ","answer":"At Flash Pack, the safety and security of our travelers are of utmost importance to us. We work closely with our ground staff to ensure that our itineraries prioritize safety above everything else. South Africa is a beautiful and welcoming country, but it\u2019s important to be aware of potential safety issues.\nAlthough most tourist areas are generally safe, it\u2019s still possible for travelers to experience crime. Exercise caution, especially in major towns and cities after dark or during planned blackouts. We recommend avoiding walking at night and using reputable transportation services instead, like Uber or hotel shuttles.\nFor more detailed information on safe travel, we suggest consulting government websites such as the US State Department, British Foreign Office, and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs.\n"}],"hotels":[{"name":"Radisson Red, Cape Town","short_description":"","description":"This unique boutique hotel boasts stunning views of the Western Cape and the iconic Table Mountain. 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