Family trip in South Africa, whose multifaceted country offers exciting experiences for the whole family; beautiful views, first-class wines and the Big 5 in the Greater Kruger National Park
12 DAYS FAMILY TRIP 1
A family dream trip
4 nights
Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world with its magnificent nature, beautiful coasts, white beaches and cloud-covered mountains. Cape Town is the mecca of attractions that offers a great variety of fantastic experiences – something that suits everyone in the family! The city is beautifully situated at the foot of Table Mountain, its most famous landmark. There are plenty of nice restaurants, shopping, child-friendly activities etc. In Cape Town, you will find green and lush Constantia Winelands with some of the oldest and magnificent wineries in the country.
IS KNOWN FOR:
CHILD-FRIENDLY VINEYARDS
MANY GREAT RESTAURANTS
EXPERIENCE CAPE TOWN FROM ABOVE
SEAL SNORKLING
BEAUTIFUL HIKING TRAILS
CHILD FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
EXCELLENT GOLF COURSES
Cape Town
Cape Town is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world with its magnificent nature, beautiful coasts, white beaches and cloud-covered mountains. Cape Town is the mecca of attractions that offers a great variety of fantastic experiences – something that suits everyone in the family! The city is beautifully situated at the foot of Table Mountain, its most famous landmark. There are plenty of nice restaurants, shopping, child-friendly activities etc. In Cape Town, you will find green and lush Constantia Winelands with some of the oldest and magnificent wineries in the country.
IS KNOWN FOR:
CHILD-FRIENDLY VINEYARDS
MANY GREAT RESTAURANTS
EXPERIENCE CAPE TOWN FROM ABOVE
SEAL SNORKLING
BEAUTIFUL HIKING TRAILS
CHILD FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
EXCELLENT GOLF COURSES
2 nights
Franschhoek
Franschhoek
Franschhoek – which in Afrikaans means the French hook – is well known for: excellent food, excellent wine and excellent accommodation (child friendly). The city definitely lives up to its reputation, located in one of the world’s most beautiful wine valleys. More than 300 years ago, the French Huguenots settled in the area, and brought their winemaking and food knowledge, which today has resulted in the gastronomic capital of South Africa. It was only when the French Huguenots arrived in South Africa, that the wine culture took off and with their knowledge laid the foundation for today’s South African wine industry.
IS KNOWN FOR:
BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL!
CHILD-FRIENDLY VINEYARDS
MANY GREAT RESTAURANTS
EXPERIENCE THE WINELANDS FROM ABOVE
EXPERIENCE WINE TRAM
BEAUTIFUL HIKING TRAILS
EXCELLENT GOLF COURSES
CHILD-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
Franschhoek
Franschhoek – which in Afrikaans means the French hook – is well known for: excellent food, excellent wine and excellent accommodation (child friendly). The city definitely lives up to its reputation, located in one of the world’s most beautiful wine valleys. More than 300 years ago, the French Huguenots settled in the area, and brought their winemaking and food knowledge, which today has resulted in the gastronomic capital of South Africa. It was only when the French Huguenots arrived in South Africa, that the wine culture took off and with their knowledge laid the foundation for today’s South African wine industry.
IS KNOWN FOR:
BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL!
CHILD-FRIENDLY VINEYARDS
MANY GREAT RESTAURANTS
EXPERIENCE THE WINELANDS FROM ABOVE
EXPERIENCE WINE TRAM
BEAUTIFUL HIKING TRAILS
EXCELLENT GOLF COURSES
CHILD-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
2 nights
Hermanus
Hermanus
Hermanus is located in the unique and attractive area along Walker Bay which is surrounded by sea, mountains and miles of white beaches. Hermanus with its magnificent nature is known as the best place in the world for land-based whale watching. To the east of the town you find some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, there are many nice restaurants and it is crowded with small fascinating galleries, shops and markets, all within walking distance. Hermanus also have its own attractive “wine route” in the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde valley.
IS KNOWN FOR:
CHILD-FRIENDLY VINEYARDS
WHALE WATCHING
BEAUTIFUL HIKING TRAILS
SHARK CAGE DIVING
HORESBACK RIDING ON ENDLESS BEACHES
EXCELLENT GOLF COURSES
PARAGLIDING
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
Hermanus
Hermanus is located in the unique and attractive area along Walker Bay which is surrounded by sea, mountains and miles of white beaches. Hermanus with its magnificent nature is known as the best place in the world for land-based whale watching. To the east of the town you find some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, there are many nice restaurants and it is crowded with small fascinating galleries, shops and markets, all within walking distance. Hermanus also have its own attractive “wine route” in the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde valley.
IS KNOWN FOR:
CHILD-FRIENDLY VINEYARDS
WHALE WATCHING
BEAUTIFUL HIKING TRAILS
SHARK CAGE DIVING
HORESBACK RIDING ON ENDLESS BEACHES
EXCELLENT GOLF COURSES
PARAGLIDING
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
3 nights
Greater Kruger nationalpark
Greater Kruger nationalpark
Experience an unforgettable family-friendly safari in Greater Kruger National Park, the world’s oldest and largest national park and one of the world’s wildlife-rich parks, located in northeastern South Africa. Imagine the most exciting safari experience in one of the private game reserves and together this area form the Greater Kruger. Experience the Big 5; rhino, leopard, lion, elephant, African buffalo, but also a variety of other exciting animals such as cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, zebras, crocodiles, antelopes etc.
IS KNOWN FOR:
THE BIG 5
WALKING SAFARI
BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE
CHILD-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
EXCELLENT SPA FACILITIES
Greater Kruger nationalpark
Experience an unforgettable family-friendly safari in Greater Kruger National Park, the world’s oldest and largest national park and one of the world’s wildlife-rich parks, located in northeastern South Africa. Imagine the most exciting safari experience in one of the private game reserves and together this area form the Greater Kruger. Experience the Big 5; rhino, leopard, lion, elephant, African buffalo, but also a variety of other exciting animals such as cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, zebras, crocodiles, antelopes etc.
IS KNOWN FOR:
THE BIG 5
WALKING SAFARI
BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE
CHILD-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
EXCELLENT SPA FACILITIES
HIGHLIGHTS
Be captivated by the majestic Big 5 at Greater Kruger National Park
Visit Grotto Beach, Hermanus’ own magically beautiful beach, 21 km
Experience beautiful Cape Town from its most famous landmark, Table Mountain
The trip start in one of the most beautiful towns, Cape Town 4 nights, Then on to the wine district for a “mini-safari”, tresure hunt and wine tasting for 2 nights. Further on to the scenic coastal town of Hermanus for 2 nights. End the trip with 3 nights Safari at Greater Kruger National Park.
Dates: The trip can be booked on any preferred day of the week, and the duration of the stay can be adjusted according to your wishes.
Length of trip: 11 nights / 12 days in Western Cape Province and Greater Kruger + 2 travel days (flight).
The trip can also include transport.
Preliminary Itinerary
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Day 1. Cape Town.
After arriving at Cape Town Airport, pick up your rental car and drive to one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Cape Town. Check in at pre-chosen Boutique Hotel or Guesthouse. Afternoon – we recommend the hop-on, hop-off bus citytour around Cape Town.
Day 2-3. Cape Town/Activities.
Get to know Cape Town – for different activities: Table Mountain, Robben Island, V&A Waterfront, Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Waterkant, Signal Hill, Two Oceans Aquarium etc.
Day 4. Cape Peninsula/Cape of Good Hope.
Take a whole day excursion to Cape Point nature reserve and Cape of Good Hope and stop i Simonstown, Boulders Beach with penguins. Follow the costal drive via Hout Bay, one of the worlds’ most beautiful coast road, the 10 km Chapmans’s Peak Drive. The lunch is prebooked at a nice restaurant. Include the green and lush Constantia Winelands. An area with some of the oldest and magnificent wineries in the country.
Day 5-6. Franschhoek.
After breakfast, drive to the wine district and the gourmet capital Franschhoek. Check in at a pre-chosen Guesthouse. Explore the wine district around Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl. Join the Wine tram around the beautiful wine valleys in Franschhoek. We also recommend a guided wine tour with transport in the area. Explore the evenings in the picturesque town of Franschhoek.
Day 7. Somerset West/Hermanus.
After breakfast, drive to Vergelegen Wine Estate, one of the most beatiful Estates in South Africa. Picnic at Camphor forest, tresure hunt for the children, wine tasting for the adults. Drive the scenic costal road to Hermanus and check-in at a nice pre-chosen Guesthouse. In the afternoon, explore the beautiful town of Hermanus.
Day 8. Hermanus/Activities.
A whole day in and around Hermanus and choose between different activities: horseback riding among wild horses, whale watching (June to beginning of December), Shark Cage diving, golf at Hermanus Golf Club or Arabella Golf Estate, kayaking, do some shopping at galleris and Hermanus market. Experience the magnific 21 km Grotto Beach etc.
Day 9. Hermanus/Domestic flight.
After lunch, drive to the airport for domestic flight to Kruger National Park. Transfer to the lodge in Greater Kruger. Check in and afternoon game drive follows by a nice booma/bush-dinner.
Day 10-11. Greater Kruger National Park/Safari.
Safari program at Greater Kruger National Park.
Day 12. Greater Kruger National Park/Flight to Europe.
Morning game drive. After lunch transfer to the airport. Flight to Europe.
Activities
South Africa has a lot to offer in terms of activities. Upplev Sydafrika have put together activities to do in regions or hubs you will pass during your trip. Contact us for more information.
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You can travel to South Africa all year round, but we recommend going September to May
Healthcare is good in South Africa. Even so we suggest obtaining a sound travel insurance before departure
As a EU and UK citizen, you will receive a 90-day tourist visa upon arrival in South Africa
To ponder before travelling:
The so-called “peak season” in December / January is very popular indeed and requires booking of accommodation, safaris, activities and restaurants well in advance.