Discover South Africa
What makes South Africa international travel special? No country has a more compelling combination of history, culture, and wildlife than South Africa. In Johannesburg, the painful years under apartheid are gone, but never forgotten. Game drives during a safari take you within shouting distance of elephants, lions, rhinos, and more. Cape Town is a favorite destination for many, thanks to its cosmopolitan atmosphere and stunning scenery. Think of all that girls will see and experience when they travel to South Africa.
The physical rating of this program is: Average: 2 (out of 3)
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Day 1: Fly to South Africa
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Day 2: Fly to South Africa
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Day 3: Johannesburg
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a guided tour of Johannesburg
With your Tour Director you will:
- Explore the Soweto neighborhood
- See the Regina Mundi Catholic Church
- See the former home of Bishop Desmond Tutu
- Visit the former home of Winnie and Nelson Mandela
Visit the Apartheid Museum
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Day 4: Johannesburg
Take a day trip to the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the Maropeng Visitor Centre, and learn about human development over millions of years
- Observe ancient fossils during a guided tour of the Sterkfontein Caves
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Day 5: Johannesburg • Kruger National Park
Travel along the Panorama Route
Enjoy a toboggan ride at Long Tom Misty Mountain
Take an elevator down to the forest floor of Graskop Gorge
Travel to Kruger National Park area
Visit a Local School
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Day 6: Kruger National Park
Jump into an off-road safari vehicle and take a full-day game drive through Kruger National Park
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Day 7: Kruger National Park • Cape Town
Take a morning bush walk
Travel to Johannesburg
Fly to Cape Town
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Day 8: Cape Town
Visit the summit of Table Mountain
Take a guided tour of Cape Town
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Devil’s Peak
- Lion’s Head
- Company Gardens
- Greenmarket Square
- Victoria and Alfred waterfront
Visit the District Six Museum
Take a ferry to Robben Island
With your Tour Director you will:
- Visit Nelson Mandela’s prison cell
- See the limestone quarry where prisoners worked
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Day 9: Cape Town
Take a guided tour of Cape Town
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Sea Point
- Clifton
- Camps Bay
Discover Cape Point Nature Reserve
Visit Simon's Town, Muizenberg, and the African Penguin Colony at Boulder's Beach
Visit the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
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Day 10: Cape Town • Depart
Add this in-depth excursion:Langa Township tour
Head to Langa, formerly a racially divided suburb of Cape Town. En route, you’ll gain local insight into the sociopolitical realities of pre- and post-apartheid. With your expert guide, you’ll visit the local community center where residents can learn career and life skills, and there will be an opportunity to purchase some locally produced arts and crafts. On your guided walking tour, you’ll connect with locals before visiting a preschool and a shebeen (community center).
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Day 11: Arrive home
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Day 1: Fly to South Africa
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Day 2: Fly to South Africa
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Day 3: Johannesburg
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a guided tour of Johannesburg
With your Tour Director you will:
- Explore the Soweto neighborhood
- See the Regina Mundi Catholic Church
- See the former home of Bishop Desmond Tutu
- Visit the former home of Winnie and Nelson Mandela
Visit the Apartheid Museum
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Day 4: Johannesburg
Take a day trip to the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the Maropeng Visitor Centre, and learn about human development over millions of years
- Observe ancient fossils during a guided tour of the Sterkfontein Caves
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Day 5: Johannesburg • Kruger National Park
Travel along the Panorama Route
Enjoy a toboggan ride at Long Tom Misty Mountain
Take an elevator down to the forest floor of Graskop Gorge
Travel to Kruger National Park area
Visit a Local School
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Day 6: Kruger National Park
Jump into an off-road safari vehicle and take a full-day game drive through Kruger National Park
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Day 7: Kruger National Park • Cape Town
Take a morning bush walk
Travel to Johannesburg
Fly to Cape Town
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Day 8: Cape Town
Visit the summit of Table Mountain
Take a guided tour of Cape Town
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Devil’s Peak
- Lion’s Head
- Company Gardens
- Greenmarket Square
- Victoria and Alfred waterfront
Visit the District Six Museum
Take a ferry to Robben Island
With your Tour Director you will:
- Visit Nelson Mandela’s prison cell
- See the limestone quarry where prisoners worked
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Day 9: Cape Town
Take a guided tour of Cape Town
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Sea Point
- Clifton
- Camps Bay
Discover Cape Point Nature Reserve
Visit Simon's Town, Muizenberg, and the African Penguin Colony at Boulder's Beach
Visit the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
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Day 10: Cape Town • Depart
Add this in-depth excursion:Langa Township tour
Head to Langa, formerly a racially divided suburb of Cape Town. En route, you’ll gain local insight into the sociopolitical realities of pre- and post-apartheid. With your expert guide, you’ll visit the local community center where residents can learn career and life skills, and there will be an opportunity to purchase some locally produced arts and crafts. On your guided walking tour, you’ll connect with locals before visiting a preschool and a shebeen (community center).
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Day 11: Arrive home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip airfare on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach and safari vans; Internal flight
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels or lodge accommodations
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 6 dinners
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; Game drives
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Entrances
Apartheid Museum; Cradle of Humankind; Kruger National Park; South Africa Museum; Table Mountain summit; Robben Island; Long Tam Toboggan; Graskop Gorge Lift; Cape Point Nature Reserve; Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.