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Essence of South Africa

10-Day South Africa Tour from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Save up to R8 214

Essence of South Africa Guided Tour
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When do you want to travel?

Travel & Accommodation

10 days, 1 country and 6 cities

9 nights accommodation

Meals

9 Breakfasts, 1 Be My Guest, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners

Group Size & Activity Level

Average 28 people, Balanced

Itinerary

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South Africa in brief: Cape Town to Johannesburg

South Africa reveals itself here through game drives in Kruger, a visit to a Swazi Chief’s village, the Garden Route, Knysna and Cape Town’s Table Mountain, coast and cosmopolitan energy, all wrapped into one trip.

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Extend Your Tour

Choose to end your tour in Johannesburg or add a three-night extension to explore Victoria Falls.

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Experience South Africa

10-Day South Africa Tour from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

Deals available

Save up to R8214

From

R70 712

Was

R77 200

With Victoria Falls

With Victoria Falls

This tour version travels to Victoria Falls for an additional three-night stay.

Last Minute Deal

Save up to R12589

From

R115 895

Experience South Africa

Experience South Africa

10-Day South Africa Tour from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

Deals available

Save up to R8214

From

R70 712

Was

R77 200

With Victoria Falls

With Victoria Falls

This tour version travels to Victoria Falls for an additional three-night stay.

Last Minute Deal

Save up to R12589

From

R115 895

Trip map

Essence South Africa Guided Tour Map

Day By Day Itinerary

10-day itinerary from Cape Town to Johannesburg visiting 1 Country and 6 Cities.

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Essence of South Africa trip reviews

Essence of South Africa trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

4.1/

5

73 reviews

independently verified reviews

78% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

"Fantastic tour"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 02/16/2026 11:36:45

Very organized tour company, and the tour guide made it even better, We were looked after by the

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Gary Dorman

5/5

Reviewed on 02/10/2026 11:58:13

The whole trip from start to finish was excellent. The quality of accommodations in were

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Trusted Customer

4.5/5

Reviewed on 01/12/2026 06:54:03

We all enjoyed the trip

"Waka Waka this time for South Africa!"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 12/11/2025 05:32:28

Excellent, we were well taken care of. Keep up the great work, it was my first time travelling with

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"My South Africa Tour"

Marilynn West

5/5

Reviewed on 12/03/2025 11:52:44

Trafalgar's service was pleasant and available to answer any questions leading to my travel date,

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"Essence of South Africa"

Justin Knowles

5/5

Reviewed on 12/02/2025 08:16:30

Trafalgar’s service felt consistently warm, organized, and genuinely thoughtful. Every part of the

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"Vacations. Prefer seeing the sights instead of shopping and free time."

Janice Taylor

4/5

Reviewed on 11/25/2025 09:10:08

Guide personnel inconsistent. Too much shopping. Too much personal feelings of current conditions in

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 11/06/2025 08:19:23

Thank you. Thank you.

"Great value and service"

Thomas Brown

5/5

Reviewed on 11/05/2025 12:19:35

Professional service and great value. Exceptional tour guides, hotels, food, and excursion

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"2 Seniors."

Trusted Customer

4.5/5

Reviewed on 10/28/2025 13:41:06

Excellent hotels. Good guides for the most part who are very knowledgeable about the tour. Tours

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You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.​

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Sustainable development

Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Unique to TTC

Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours by 2024.

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