South African Discovery

• Return international full-service flights (economy class), departure city surcharges may apply
• One internal flight (economy class) from Cape Town to Johannesburg

• 4 nights of superior accommodation at Cape Milner Hotel, Cape Town
• 3 nights of accommodation at Ivory Tree Game Lodge, Pilanesberg Game Reserve
• 1-night of superior accommodation at Protea O.R. Tambo Hotel in Johannesburg

• Enjoy 12 meals including daily breakfast

• English-speaking tour guides
• Qualified safari field rangers and trackers
• Airline taxes and surcharges

• Transportation by A/C vehicles and open air 4x4 vehicles

• Return airport transfers

• 2 nights at a boutique guesthouse in Stellenbosch
• Enjoy 2 additional meals
• Discover Stellenbosch on a day free at leisure
• Return transfers from Cape Town to Stellenbosch

• Arrive Early: Arrive up to 30 days before your tour starts (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return up to 30 days after your tour concludes (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stopover Packages: Break up the long-haul flight with a stopover at a fantastic location (see checkout for details)
• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary (see checkout for details)
• Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class (see checkout for details)

Today, depart from either Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Perth or *Adelaide for Cape Town, South Africa. Upon arrival into Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. An eclectic mix of contemporary style and old-world charm, The Cape Milner Hotel is situated in the centre of Cape Town, at the base of Signal Hill in the trendy Tamboerskloof neighbourhood.

This superior hotel is a great base from which to explore the city, with the restaurants, pubs and nightclubs of Kloof and Long Streets only a five-minute walk away.

Please note: Due to flight scheduling and availability, some departures may occur on day 0. Affected customers will be required to be at the airport the day before.

Overnight: Cape Milner Hotel, Cape Town

Meals included: In-Flight

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day city tour of Cape Town.

The tour commences with a visit to Table Mountain (weather permitting; cable car fee not included - return ticket is approx. $30 AUD per person).

Enjoy panoramic views over the 'Mother City' and Robben Island in the distance lying sleepily in Table Bay Harbour. In the heart of the city enjoy a short walk through the Company Gardens. From squirrels to a variety of plant life, it’s a happy place to soak up some ‘Cape Town vibes’ and enjoy the aviaries and fishponds.

On the Wale Street end of the garden you will find a monument which was created to commemorate the life and work of Desmond Tutu – lovingly referred to by South Africans as 'The Arch' and a tribute to the values of the South African Constitution. It was installed beside historic St. George’s Cathedral aka the 'People’s Cathedral' for its role in the resistance against apartheid.

Step inside the Slave Lodge which explores the history of these unwilling immigrants and how they have contributed to the richness and diversity of South African history.

End the tour with a stop at Truth Café, a ‘steampunk inspired’ artisan coffee shop serving hand-roasted coffees in a vintage cast-iron drum (any meals/drinks at your own expense).

Return to the hotel upon completion of the tour and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Cape Milner Hotel, Cape Town

Meals included: Breakfast

Today is free at leisure to further explore the beautiful city of Cape Town.

Alternatively, you can take the opportunity to join an optional activity (not included).

Optional Activity: Full-Day Peninsula Tour | $180 per person
This awe-inspiring tour to the headland known as Cape Point encompasses magnificent beaches, breathtaking views, and picturesque coastal villages.

The Cape Peninsula is one of the world's most scenic areas and stretches from the city centre all the way to Cape Point.

In Simon's Town you will stop for the chance to see the resident penguins and also have lunch (not included).

On the way back you will also visit the beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

Please note: The drive via Chapman's Peak is subject to the road being open. Ou Kaapse Weg (mountain pass in Cape Town) will be used as an alternative route when necessary.

Overnight: Cape Milner Hotel, Cape Town

Meals included: Breakfast

Enjoy another day at leisure in this vibrant city. Alternatively, you can take the opportunity to join an optional activity (not included).

Optional Activity: Cape Winelands Full-Day Tour | $150 per person
This delightful drive winds its way to the heart of the Cape Winelands, through scenic mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads.

Head off to Stellenbosch, the heart of South Africa’s wine industry. Walk down its canal-lined avenues, in the shade of giant oak trees and beautifully preserved historic buildings.

With the vastness of wine estates on offer, visitors are truly spoilt for choice for first wine tasting of the day at the Waterford Estate or similar.

Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to the town of Franschhoek, dating back to the 17th century when the French Huguenots arrived. Billed as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, this charming town retains a French Huguenot style. Enjoy a wine tasting before taking time to experience the fabled culinary skills of the Franschhoek chefs at one of the many award-winning restaurants (lunch not included).

Continue onward to Paarl, one of the Cape’s first farming districts. The town is set at the foot of a cluster of remarkable granite domes from which it takes its name.

The last stop for the day is at a wine estate on the Paarl Wine Route. Return to the bustle of city life after a captivating day in the countryside, arriving back at the hotel in the early evening.

Overnight: Cape Milner Hotel, Cape Town

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning you will be picked up and transferred to Cape Town Airport for your flight onwards to Johannesburg.

Please note: Some flights may depart Cape Town as early as 6:00am and involve an early wake up to ensure you make your afternoon game drive.

On arrival, you will be met and transferred approximately 195km to the 5-star Ivory Tree Game Lodge in the Pilanesberg National Park in time for your first afternoon game drive.

Pilanesberg Game Reserve is set in the crater of a long extinct volcano, and is one of the largest parks in South Africa. It’s situated within the transition zone between the dry Kalahari and the wetter Lowveld vegetation, commonly referred to as Bushveld.

Unique overlaps of mammals, birds and vegetation occur within this transition zone. The fascinating combination of geology, landscape and rainfall gives rise to different patterns of vegetation - wide open grasslands, steep hill slopes, rocky outcrops, wooded valleys, thickets and thickly wooded gorges.

Pilanesberg accommodates virtually every mammal of southern Africa and is also home to healthy populations of lion, leopard, black and white rhino, elephant and buffalo. A wide variety of rare and common species exist here such as the nocturnal brown hyaena, the fleet-footed cheetah and the majestic sable. Bird watching is excellent with over 300 species recorded.

Ivory Tree Game Lodge is a 5-star game lodge located inside the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Elegantly furnished with African themes, each of the lodge’s thatched rooms feature a patio, air-conditioning and en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. The main area consists of two lounges, a cocktail bar, dining room, outdoor pool and a fire pit.

The safari lodge experience includes guided game drives through the magnificent reserve in a 10-seater safari vehicle. Other activities offered in the surrounding area include archery, quad biking and bird watching (not included - available at extra cost).

Overnight: Ivory Tree Game Lodge, Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Begin the day with an early morning game drive through the reserve and keep your cameras ready for some incredible photo opportunities.

Game drives are conducted in comfortable, open 4x4 Land Rovers accompanied by professional English-speaking field rangers and trackers, ensuring an informative and detailed safari experience.

Return to the lodge mid-morning for breakfast and a little R&R before heading out again to spot more wildlife on an evening safari.

Afterwards, wind down your evening with a few sundowners before dinner.

Overnight: Ivory Tree Game Lodge, Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Discover new and exciting areas of Pilanesberg Game Reserve and its diverse wildlife with another early morning and evening game drive.

Overnight: Ivory Tree Game Lodge, Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

After your morning safari and breakfast, it’s time to check out, after which you will be picked up and transferred to Johannesburg.

En route, you will enjoy a stop at the Apartheid Museum or The Hector Pietersen Museum (subject to seasonality).

The Apartheid Museum opened in 2001 and is acknowledged as the pre-eminent museum in the world dealing with 20th century South Africa, at the heart of which is the apartheid story.

The Hector Pieterson Museum tells the tale of the events on the 16 June 1976 and the ensuing Soweto Uprising. You will be taken on a journey through the youth rebellion and the events of that fateful day and the aftermath.

Afterwards, you will transfer onwards to O.R. Tambo airport in Johannesburg where you will check into your airport hotel accommodation for the night.

Overnight: Protea O.R. Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

Meals included: Breakfast

Today check out and take a complimentary hotel shuttle to the nearby airport for your flight home to Australia.

Please pre-book the shuttle bus at the reception of your hotel the day prior to departure.

Meals included: In-Flight

Please note: Some flights may arrive + 1 day later.

Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane *Perth or Adelaide for Cape Town, South Africa.

Upon arrival into Cape Town, you will be met and transferred to the nearby town of Stellenbosch where you will spend the next two nights in your boutique guesthouse accommodation. Check-in will be available from 2pm onwards and luggage storage will be available until then. The remainder of the day is free at leisure.

Stellenbosch is a university town in South Africa's Western Cape province. It's surrounded by the vineyards of the Cape Winelands and the mountainous nature reserves of Jonkershoek and Simonsberg.

The town's oak-shaded streets are lined with cafes, boutiques and art galleries. The area's architecture gives a sense of South Africa's Dutch colonial history, as do the Village Museum's period houses and gardens.

If there's one thing that Stellenbosch is renowned for, it’s wine. There are hundreds of estates scattered around the outskirts of the town, many of which produce world-class wines.

Please note: Due to flight scheduling and availability, some departures may occur on day 0. Affected customers will be required to be at the airport the day before.

Overnight: Bonne Esperance Boutique Guest House or Similar, Stellenbosch

Meals included: In-Flight

Today is free at leisure or alternatively take part in an optional wine tour offered by your hosts (not included), this can be booked whilst in Stellenbosch.

Overnight: Bonne Esperance Boutique Guest House or Similar, Stellenbosch

Meals included: Breakfast

Today transfer from Stellenbosch to Cape Town where you will check into the hotel.

Check-in will be available from 2pm onwards and luggage storage will be available until check in. The remainder of the day is free at leisure.

An eclectic mix of contemporary style and old-world charm, The Cape Milner Hotel is situated in the centre of Cape Town, at the base of Signal Hill in the trendy Tamboerskloof neighbourhood.

This superior hotel is a great base from which to explore the city, with the restaurants, pubs and nightclubs of Kloof and Long Streets only a five-minute walk away.

Each room enjoys gorgeous views of the Cape Mountains and features the following amenities:

• Air conditioning
• Wifi
• Tea/coffee making facilities
• Television
• Hairdryer
• Mini-safe

Overnight: Cape Milner Hotel, Cape Town

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy a half-day city tour of Cape Town.

The tour commences with a visit to Table Mountain (weather permitting; cable car fee not included - return ticket is approx. $30 AUD per person).

Enjoy panoramic views over the 'Mother City' and Robben Island in the distance lying sleepily in Table Bay Harbour. In the heart of the city enjoy a short walk through the Company Gardens. From squirrels to a variety of plant life, it’s a happy place to soak up some ‘Cape Town vibes’ and enjoy the aviaries and fishponds.

On the Wale Street end of the garden you will find a monument which was created to commemorate the life and work of Desmond Tutu – lovingly referred to by South Africans as 'The Arch' and a tribute to the values of the South African Constitution. It was installed beside historic St. George’s Cathedral aka the 'People’s Cathedral' for its role in the resistance against apartheid.

Step inside the Slave Lodge which explores the history of these unwilling immigrants and how they have contributed to the richness and diversity of South African history.

End the tour with a stop at Truth Café, a ‘steampunk inspired’ artisan coffee shop serving hand-roasted coffees in a vintage cast-iron drum (any meals/drinks at your own expense).

Return to the hotel upon completion of the tour and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Cape Milner Hotel, Cape Town

Meals included: Breakfast

Today is free at leisure to further explore the beautiful city of Cape Town.

Alternatively, you can take the opportunity to join an optional activity (not included).

Optional Activity: Full-Day Peninsula Tour | $180 per person
This awe-inspiring tour to the headland known as Cape Point encompasses magnificent beaches, breathtaking views, and picturesque coastal villages.

The Cape Peninsula is one of the world's most scenic areas and stretches from the city centre all the way to Cape Point.

In Simon's Town you will stop for the chance to see the resident penguins and also have lunch (not included).

On the way back you will also visit the beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

Please note: The drive via Chapman's Peak is subject to the road being open. Ou Kaapse Weg (mountain pass in Cape Town) will be used as an alternative route when necessary.

Overnight: Cape Milner Hotel, Cape Town

Meals included: Breakfast

Enjoy another day at leisure in this vibrant city. Alternatively, you can take the opportunity to join an optional activity (not included).

Optional Activity: Cape Winelands Full-Day Tour | $150 per person
This delightful drive winds its way to the heart of the Cape Winelands, through scenic mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads.

Head off to Stellenbosch, the heart of South Africa’s wine industry. Walk down its canal-lined avenues, in the shade of giant oak trees and beautifully preserved historic buildings.

With the vastness of wine estates on offer, visitors are truly spoilt for choice for first wine tasting of the day at the Waterford Estate or similar.

Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to the town of Franschhoek, dating back to the 17th century when the French Huguenots arrived. Billed as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, this charming town retains a French Huguenot style. Enjoy a wine tasting before taking time to experience the fabled culinary skills of the Franschhoek chefs at one of the many award-winning restaurants (lunch not included).

Continue onward to Paarl, one of the Cape’s first farming districts. The town is set at the foot of a cluster of remarkable granite domes from which it takes its name.

The last stop for the day is at a wine estate on the Paarl Wine Route. Return to the bustle of city life after a captivating day in the countryside, arriving back at the hotel in the early evening.

Overnight: Cape Milner Hotel, Cape Town

Meals included: Breakfast

This morning you will be picked up and transferred to Cape Town Airport for your flight onwards to Johannesburg.

Please note: Some flights may depart Cape Town as early as 6:00am and involve an early wake up to ensure you make your afternoon game drive.

On arrival, you will be met and transferred approximately 195km to the 5-star Ivory Tree Game Lodge in the Pilanesberg National Park in time for your first afternoon game drive.

Pilanesberg Game Reserve is set in the crater of a long extinct volcano, and is one of the largest parks in South Africa. It’s situated within the transition zone between the dry Kalahari and the wetter Lowveld vegetation, commonly referred to as Bushveld.

Unique overlaps of mammals, birds and vegetation occur within this transition zone. The fascinating combination of geology, landscape and rainfall gives rise to different patterns of vegetation - wide open grasslands, steep hill slopes, rocky outcrops, wooded valleys, thickets and thickly wooded gorges.

Pilanesberg accommodates virtually every mammal of southern Africa and is also home to healthy populations of lion, leopard, black and white rhino, elephant and buffalo. A wide variety of rare and common species exist here such as the nocturnal brown hyaena, the fleet-footed cheetah and the majestic sable. Bird watching is excellent with over 300 species recorded.

Ivory Tree Game Lodge is a 5-star game lodge located inside the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Elegantly furnished with African themes, each of the lodge’s thatched rooms feature a patio, air-conditioning and en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. The main area consists of two lounges, a cocktail bar, dining room, outdoor pool and a fire pit.

The safari lodge experience includes guided game drives through the magnificent reserve in a 10-seater safari vehicle. Other activities offered in the surrounding area include archery, quad biking and bird watching (not included - available at extra cost).

Overnight: Ivory Tree Game Lodge, Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner

Begin the day with an early morning game drive through the reserve and keep your cameras ready for some incredible photo opportunities.

Game drives are conducted in comfortable, open 4x4 Land Rovers accompanied by professional English-speaking field rangers and trackers, ensuring an informative and detailed safari experience.

Return to the lodge mid-morning for breakfast and a little R&R before heading out again to spot more wildlife on an evening safari.

Afterwards, wind down your evening with a few sundowners before dinner.

Overnight: Ivory Tree Game Lodge, Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Discover new and exciting areas of Pilanesberg Game Reserve and its diverse wildlife with another early morning and evening game drive.

Overnight: Ivory Tree Game Lodge, Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

After your morning safari and breakfast, it’s time to check out, after which you will be picked up and transferred to Johannesburg.

En route, you will enjoy a stop at the Apartheid Museum or The Hector Pietersen Museum (subject to seasonality).

The Apartheid Museum opened in 2001 and is acknowledged as the pre-eminent museum in the world dealing with 20th century South Africa, at the heart of which is the apartheid story.

The Hector Pieterson Museum tells the tale of the events on the 16 June 1976 and the ensuing Soweto Uprising. You will be taken on a journey through the youth rebellion and the events of that fateful day and the aftermath.

Afterwards, you will transfer onwards to O.R. Tambo airport in Johannesburg where you will check into your airport hotel accommodation for the night.

Overnight: Protea O.R. Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

Meals included: Breakfast

Today check out and take a complimentary hotel shuttle to the nearby airport for your flight home to Australia. Please pre-book the shuttle bus at the reception of your hotel the day prior to departure.

Meals included: In-Flight

Please note: Some flights may arrive + 1 day later.

Any special requests, preferences and optional extras MUST be clearly stated in your Passenger Information Form. Any change requested after submitting your Passenger Information Form cannot be guaranteed, is strictly subject to availability and will incur surcharges as outlined in the Schedule of Fees below.

On purchasing this Travel Offer, you are bound by the General Terms and Conditions and the specific terms and conditions outlined in this Important Information.

Please note: All countries and territories have different entry requirements in relation to vaccinations, quarantine/isolation periods and travel restrictions. Due to the evolving nature, we would ask all of our customers to monitor, meet and adhere to the specific requirements of their intended destination(s) in the lead-up to and immediately before travel, as well as any requirements post-travel upon their return.

Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TripADeal, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.

We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.

Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).

This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until 13 November 2024.

This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share. 

Single Traveller Supplement

For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement applies:

• Standard Package: $750 per person 

• Extension Package: $1,050 per person

Departure Dates

10-Day Package 2024

February: 28

March: 13

April: *24

May: *01, 22

June: ^05

August: 07, 21

September: **04, **11, **18

October: **23

November: **06, **13

12-Day Package 2024

February: 26

March: 11

April: *22, *29

May: 20

June: ^03

August: 05, 19

September: **02, **09, **16

October: **21

November: **04, **11

Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.

Surcharges

Please note: 

• Dates/months will a ** incur a high season surcharge of $200 per person.

• Dates/months will a * incur a high season surcharge of $400 per person.

• Dates/months will a ^ incur a high season surcharge of $600 per person.

Departure Cities

Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, Perth or *Adelaide. 

Departure City Surcharges

Brisbane & Adelaide: $100 per person 

Guaranteed Airline Surcharge

• Cabin Class: Economy Class

• Qantas: $500 per person 

Please note: 

• Guaranteed airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.

• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.  

Full-Service Airline(s) Used

• Cabin class: Economy Class

• Airlines: Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, South African Airways, Ethiopian Airways and airline partners (subject to availability).

Please note: TripADeal cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation. 

Domestic Airlines Used

Cape Town to Johannesburg

South African Airways, British Airways, Mango, FlySafair, Kulula plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Baggage Restrictions

• Only regular-shaped bags may be checked in. This means that the bags must have at least one flat surface to be accepted.

• Round or irregular-shaped bags will not be allowed.

• Bags with long straps will not be allowed.

Please note: One-way flights cannot be accommodated. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation. 

Guaranteed Airline surcharge

• Cabin Class: Economy Class

• Qatar Airways: $500 per person 

Please note: 

• Guaranteed airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.

• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.

• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased guaranteed airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the guaranteed airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.

• Guaranteed airline refers to the marketing carrier and could include codeshare partners. 

Arrive Early in Cape Town
$300 - $700 per person

(only available for purchases over the phone)

High season dates range up to $700 per person, subject to availability 

Please note:

• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.

• You may book a date to arrive early via our website but only a date that is within 30 days of the tour departure date. If you wish to arrive earlier than 30 days before your tour departure date, please call our friendly staff for availability and pricing. Additional costs may apply

• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.

• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.

• A high season arrive early can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.

• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):

14 September 2023 - 14 October 2023

01 December 2023 - 09 February 2024

18 March 2024 - 30 April 2024

01 June 2024 - 14 August 2024

23 September 2024 - 20 October 2024

06 December 2024 - 31 January 2025

Stay Behind in Johannesburg

$300 - $700 per person

(only available for purchases over the phone)

High season dates: up to $700 per person, subject to availability 

Please note:

• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.

• A stay behind can only be booked up to one month after your package end date upon check-out. Should you wish to stay later, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.

• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.

• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.

• A high season stay behind can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.

• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):

14 September 2023 - 14 October 2023

01 December 2023 - 09 February 2024

18 March 2024 - 30 April 2024

01 June 2024 - 14 August 2024

23 September 2024 - 20 October 2024

06 December 2024 - 31 January 2025

Stopover Packages

* Doha

Twin share: $1,000 per person/one way

Solo Traveller: $1,800 one way

* Dubai

Twin share: $1,000 per person/one way

Solo Traveller: $1,800 one way

* Singapore

Twin share: $1,200 per person/one way

Solo Traveller: $2,000 one way

Includes:

• 2 nights in 4-star accommodation

• Daily breakfast

• Return airport transfers 

Please note: 

• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used

• When selecting an Arrive Early or Stay Behind in conjunction with a Stopover Package, the stopover will take place after the departure date you select for your Arrive Early or Stay Behind

• Stopover packages are subject to availability.

• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased guaranteed airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the guaranteed airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.

• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:

14 September 2023 - 14 October 2023

01 December 2023 - 09 February 2024

18 March 2024 - 30 April 2024

01 June 2024 - 14 August 2024

23 September 2024 - 20 October 2024

06 December 2024 - 31 January 2025

Singapore Grand Prix: September 2024

Doha Grand Prix: October 2024

Doha MotoGP: November 2024

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (for Dubai): November 2024

Flight Class Upgrades

• Business Class (international sector only): For pricing, please refer to the payment cart upon checkout.

Please note: 

• All Business Class upgrades are subject to availability (if we are not able to fulfil your request the upgrade cost will be refunded).

• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed in a Business cabin; subject to aircraft configuration. 

Accommodation Used

Superior:

Cape Milner Hotel, Cape Town

Protea O.R. Tambo Hotel, Johannesburg 

Lodge:

Ivory Tree Game Lodge, Pilanesberg Game Reserve

Extension Package 

Superior:

Hunneyball House or Roosenwijn Guest House, Stellenbosch

Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.

Extra Nights

Not available.

Maximum Room Capacity

2 people.

Child Policy

• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.

• Valid for children 6 years old and over.

Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.

Triple Share

Not available. 

Bedding Configuration

Double or Twin (subject to availability). 

Minimum group size 6, maximum group size 12 per vehicle.

Optional Tours/Activities

• Cape Peninsula Tour: $180 per person

• Cape Winelands Tour: $150 per person

Please note:

• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone before submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability). 

• Some tours require minimum numbers to operate. 

• Visa fees and requirements 

• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer

• Recommended gratuities/tipping 

• Optional activities/tours 

• Personal expenses

• Travel insurance 

ACCOMMODATION TERMINOLOGY USE

Superior

A Superior property is comfortable, well-appointed and provides a good quality of service and level of comfort. Restaurants, luggage handling, fitness and recreation facilities are available. Guest rooms are more stylishly decorated than standard accommodation and include a range of enhanced amenities. Properties in the Superior category will likely be central to the main shopping and entertainment area. However, they may still require public transport, taxi or rideshare to the centre at your expense.

Lodge

Unique properties include tented camps, heritage properties, rural or village homestays, floating hotels, or tree-top accommodation. Generally independent properties with a selection of amenities and individual character and charm. Some destinations (tents, tea houses in Nepal, gers in Mongolia) may have shared bathroom facilities and non-western-style toilets. Properties may follow enhanced sustainability practices, support local communities and generally employ local people who may not be as well trained in service standards. 

TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER

Tour Guide

Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on the history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction where they are guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves it at the end of the tour; they do not travel with the group. 

Tour Leader

An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides at each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village and offer information on the place visited on the bus. However, they are not required to have specific art, architecture, or historical knowledge. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and, if caught doing so, can be fined. 

Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when required to enhance the experience of the destination featured. 

CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES

Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town has a Mediterranean-style climate characterised by wet and cool winters and then dry but warm summers.

The annual average temperature in Cape Town is a delightful 17°C.

Johannesburg, South Africa

Johannesburg is situated on the highveld plateau and has a subtropical highland climate. The city enjoys a sunny climate, with the summer months (October to April) characterised by hot days followed by afternoon thundershowers and cool evenings, and the winter months (May to September) by dry, sunny days followed by cold nights. Temperatures in Johannesburg are usually fairly mild due to the city's high elevation, with an average maximum daytime temperature in January of 25.6°C, dropping to an average maximum of around 16°C in June. The UV index for Johannesburg in summers is extreme, often reaching 14-16 due to the high elevation and proximity to the equator.

FLIGHTS

Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points

At Qantas Tours, we do not arrange seat selection. It is essential to highlight that some airlines do not allow pre-selected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the airline directly with seating allocation requirements and/or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the airline once you have your flight information.

Passport Validity

Customers must provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase or no later than 45 days before the departure date. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of the booking. Customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred in this instance.

COACH TOUR

Meals

12 meals in total are included in the package. For meals not included, the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is your responsibility to notify Qantas Tours of any dietary requests/requirements.

Please note: We will do our best to meet your requests/requirements; however, we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to.

Luggage

You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on tour. You must carry your own luggage from the vehicle to the hotel room and back to the vehicle. The driver will assist with the uploading and offloading of bags from the vehicle.

OTHER

Mobility

If you would love to travel with Qantas Tours and require wheelchair access please contact our friendly sales and service team to inquire on your behalf.

Fitness Level Required

A moderate level of fitness will be required. 

Moderate may involve more physical activity, including biking, longer day hikes or extended walking and standing, low-altitude treks as well as water-based activities such as canoeing or low-grade kayaking.

Guests using any walking aid other than a walking stick would be advised to reconsider as surfaces may be uneven.

Please note: If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.

Yellow Fever

A valid international certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever is required in many countries. You may need to present this on arrival at the airport or border crossing. Some countries will refuse entry if you are unable to present your certificate. It's also common for your home country to request a Yellow Fever certificate upon arrival.

You must check with your doctor well before leaving home about the Yellow Fever requirements for the countries you'll be visiting.

Gratuities/Tipping

Land

Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. Tipping is optional and at the customer's discretion.

Please note: Tipping for services provided is always a matter of personal discretion; however, please be aware that many locals consider tipping part of their normal remuneration, and they may approach you for payment; there's no need to be intimidated by the request.

Sightseeing

Please note: If entrance to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary, where possible, may be adjusted, or a similar activity will be offered in its place (subject to availability).

Shopping

Shopping overseas can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are involved. If paying by credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and keep all your receipts. 

Do not make any purchases you are not comfortable with or feel pressured into. If you are uncertain or need assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader.

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions regarding shopping for further information.

A tourist visa is not required for South Africa when travelling on an Australian passport.

Important: Visa rules may have changed since Covid-19. 

Some countries and airlines may require you to obtain an additional visa before arrival. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.

Please note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.

It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.

This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

• Changes - $100.00 per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error

• If the incorrect name has been provided, charges of $100.00 per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees

In the event the Qantas Tour you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Qantas Tour due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. If refunds are not available from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. In the event we are unable to obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee.