Overview
Map
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Starting Point:
Cape Town – 9:00 am – Lobby of Cape Grace Hotel -
Ending Point:
KwaZulu-Natal – 8:00 am – Phinda Private Game Reserve

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Walking Level
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Daily Mileage Options: 2-8 miles
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Route Notes:
The terrain on this trip includes a mix of paved and cobblestone streets in Cape Town, Stellenbosch and other villages; as well as well-maintained countryside, riverside, beachside, vineyard and game preserve paths of compressed dirt and stone. The footpaths offer a selection of level, rolling and hilly terrain with elevation gain and loss.
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you’ll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won’t be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. Talk with one of our travel experts at 800-200-3887.
Talk to an expertSelect our “Family Departure” to travel with other families.
Internal Airfare
$600: This tour includes flights to/from the safari camp for a supplemental cost. (subject to change)
Hotels
What’s Included
- Meals: All breakfasts, seven lunches, and five dinners.
- Hotels: Award-winning boutique properties, thoughtfully selected for their exceptional location, design, history, and regional character.
- Tour Leader(s): Expert guides who are your well-connected local friends and provide you access to people and places you wouldn’t find on your own.
- Supplemental Experts: Additional regional guides and specialists on select tours.
- Transportation: All land transportation as listed in the daily itinerary, including fares for trains, ferries, and other modes of travel.
- Privileged Access Events: One-of-a-kind access to remarkable people, places, and experiences arranged just for you, as noted in the daily itinerary.
- Admissions & Entry Fees: Entry to tastings, historic sites, and other scheduled activities listed in the daily itinerary.
- Baggage Transfers: Upon arrival, we whisk you and your bags directly to your room—no waiting, no tipping.
- Gratuities: All gratuities at hotels, restaurants, and for baggage handling.
- Dedicated Guest Services Coordinator: Your pre-trip concierge and tour expert, available to answer questions and ensure you’re fully ready to get the most out of your tour.
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If you want to experience South Africa in the most genuine way, Classic Journeys is your perfect choice. You’ll walk Cape Town’s colorful streets, explore vineyards with local vintners, and go on private Big Five safaris in places few travelers reach—all in the company of expert local guides who open doors to local culture, complex history, and wild places in nature for the trip of a lifetime.
On your Classic Journeys South Africa adventure, you’ll ride the Table Mountain cable car, meet penguins at Boulders Beach, wind along the Cape Peninsula, and walk the scenic vineyards of Stellenbosch. Your walking journey includes a memorable Big Five safari in the heart of Phinda Private Game Reserve—where game drives and expert local guides bring you up close to nature for a memorable trip.
The best time to visit South Africa is March through November Cape Town’s sun and wildflowers, prime wildlife viewing on safaris, and ideal weather. Classic Journeys offers departures each month from March through November, so you can choose when the country’s magic best fits into your schedule.
On safari with Classic Journeys in South Africa, you’re likely to spot all of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo—plus cheetah, wild dogs, zebra, giraffe, and sometimes even large herds of antelope and hippo. Your expert local guides know just where to look for spectacular close encounters every day and will share history, insight and stories along the way.
Classic Journeys’ South Africa tour is crafted for all ages and abilities, with a blend of city walks, vineyard strolls, coastal hikes at Cape Point, and game drives on safari. With daily mileage of about 2–8 miles, you can expect to walk along a mix of paved and cobblestone streets in Cape Town, as well as well-maintained countryside, riverside, beachside, vineyard and game preserve paths with your expert local guides leading the way.
With Classic Journeys, you’ll travel in a genuinely small group, which is usually 6-10 guests and no more than 18. Together with your expert local guides, you and your travel companions will enjoy curated walks, stays in luxury lodges, and get private access to exclusive reserves. You can look forward to unforgettable wildlife spotting and uncrowded game-viewing for the safari trip of a lifetime.