South Africa: Cape Town, Knysna, Kapama Game Reserve

 

South Africa: Cape Town, Knysna, Kapama Game Reserve

Experience the beauty of the people, cultures and landscapes of South Africa on this amazing Adventures by Disney® vacation where you'll thrill to the majesty of seeing wild animals in their natural environments, view Cape Town from atop the awe-inspiring Table Mountain and travel to the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of the continent.
 

Guided Vacation Details

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  • Vacation Includes

    • Disney-trained Adventure Guides and knowledgeable local experts

    • Outstanding Accommodations as specified in the itinerary

    • Meals as specified in the itinerary

    • Daily activities and entertainment as specified in the itinerary

    • Admission fees to attractions and performances as specified in the itinerary

    • Porterage service

    • Transportation within your adventure

    • Transfers upon arrival and departure (excluding pre- or post-nights not booked through Adventures by Disney®)

    • All gratuities except for Adventure Guides

    • Taxes, including airport departure taxes (where applicable)

    • Internal airfare when applicable

  • Trip Highlights

    • Game Drive with Tracker: Head into the bush and try to spot the "Big Five"—lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and buffalo!

    • Boulders Beach: Waddle around with the African penguins that call this cove on the waters of the Indian Ocean home.

    • Cape Town Walking Tour: See local landmarks like Company's Garden Park, Houses of Parliament and V&A Waterfront.

    • Table Mountain: Take in the breathtaking views on the cable car ride to the summit, then tour the beautiful surroundings.

    • Birds of Eden Tour: Step beneath the netted dome of this sanctuary that's home to a colorful collection of local birds.

    • Knysna Heads Cliffs: Take in panoramic views atop sandstone cliffs, then walk through the Featherbed Nature Reserve.

  • Itinerary

    Day 1: CAPE TOWN

    Arrive at Cape Town
    Welkom! Upon exiting customs, be greeted by an Adventures by Disney representative who escorts you to your transfer vehicle. Relax as the driver assists with your luggage and takes you to your hotel.

    On Your Own Afternoon and Dinner in Cape Town
    After you check in at your hotel, explore Cape Town, the "Mother City" of South Africa, which rests beneath the majestic Table Mountain on the edge of sandy white beaches and shimmering azure waves. Roam the picturesque Victoria & Alfred Waterfront with pathways that wind past the city's enticing cafés, open-air markets and the celebrated Two Oceans Aquarium. Ask your Adventure Guides to recommend the ideal restaurant for dinner that would fit your family's needs.
    • Meals Included: None
    • Accommodations: Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town

    Day 2: CAPE TOWN

    Welcome Orientation and Breakfast
    Following a buffet breakfast at your leisure, say goeie môre ("good morning" in Afrikaans) to your fellow Adventurers during an exclusive orientation with your Adventure Guides.

    Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and Nature Walk
    Enjoy an exciting ride on the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway to the summit of Table Mountain. Then, take a nature walk along a series of paved paths through the fynbos—one of the world's most diverse floral kingdoms—and see spectacular views from your towering perch!♦

    The District Six Tour and Lunch
    Take a tour of District Six, which chronicles the injustice and racial intemperance dating from South Africa's apartheid period. After the tour, it's a short hop to a local restaurant to satisfy your appetite at lunch, choosing from a variety of meat dishes or a tasty vegetarian plate from a set menu.

    City Walking Tour and Optional Shopping at V&A Waterfront♦♦
    After lunch, stroll through the city's historic center and visit landmarks including Company's Garden Park, the Houses of Parliament and St. George's Cathedral. Conclude your tour where the city meets the sea—at V&A Waterfront—where there are over 450 local and international shops, a bevy of dining options and leisure and entertainment facilities for you to explore on your own. Afterwards, return by motor coach to the hotel, where the remainder of the afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish.

    Celebration of Africa Dinner
    Get in the groove with an interactive drumming class and be entertained by over 1,000 years of legend, history and artistry wrapped in the mystical wisdom of African proverbs. Then, revel in the lively flavors of modern African cuisine. During dinner, celebrate Africa with Malian puppeteers whose puppets, masks and music tell African folk tales and dramatize the relationship human beings have with the spiritual world.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodations: Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town

    Day 3: CAPE TOWN

    Breakfast at the Hotel
    Wake up to a tasty breakfast before beginning your day of exploration.

    Cape of Good Hope
    Board a motor coach to the Cape of Good Hope for a photo stop. Marvel at the extraordinary scenery—the same view that greeted the 15th-century Portuguese explorers Bartolomeu Dias and Vasco da Gama!

    Cape Point
    Catch glimpses of the stunning coastline on a scenic drive to Cape Point. Upon arrival, ride the Flying Dutchman Funicular up the mountainous slope through fynbos to the lighthouse at the top. Hike over the natural terrain and delight in the panoramic views. Then, take an easy stroll back down along a paved nature trail.

    Lunch with a View
    Savor fresh seafood and other options from a set menu at a restaurant featuring a spectacular seaside view.

    African Penguins at Boulders Beach
    Take a short walk to Boulders Beach—home to the charming African penguins. Located in a cove on the azure waters of the Atlantic Ocean, its white sand beach is surrounded by massive granite boulders. Take a moment to delight in the antics of these adorable birds as they wade and waddle around!

    Dinner in Cape Town
    Make your way through the exciting bustle of the city streets and enjoy traditional cuisine in the heart of Cape Town.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodations: Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town

    Day 4: CAPE TOWN

    Breakfast at the Hotel
    Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel with your fellow Adventurers before boarding a motor coach to Stellenbosch, the heart and soul of the Cape Winelands region.

    Time On Your Own in Stellenbosch
    Explore the university town of Stellenbosch, abundant with art galleries and boutiques.

    Lunch in the Winelands
    Relish a delectable lunch surrounded by the rich South African wine country.

    Dinner On Your Own in Cape Town
    Take your pick of casual cafés and fine dining establishments throughout Cape Town. With restaurants that appeal to a variety of tastes, ask your Adventure Guide to recommend the ones that best fit your family's needs.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
    • Accommodations: Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town

    Day 5: KNYSNA

    Breakfast
    Fuel up with a tasty boxed breakfast as you travel to George.

    Depart for George
    Journey on a short flight from Cape Town to George.

    Birds of Eden
    Embark on a journey to Birds of Eden for a privately guided tour of this special sanctuary, which houses a large collection of bird species that fly free under its netted dome. Delight in seeing the brilliantly colored birds and hearing the bustle of their wings and bird songs resound throughout the indigenous forest of the aviary.

    Lunch at Bramon Wine Estate
    Enjoy a Mediterranean lunch at the exquisite Bramon Wine Estate overlooking the vineyards.

    Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary
    After lunch, it's time for lemurs, gibbons, capuchins and more! Experience the thrill of Monkeyland, the world's first primate sanctuary, which houses 18 species of primates with 11 roaming free in a high canopy forest. Take a guided walking safari through this natural habitat and see them chatter, forage and carry on with their daily monkey business.

    Dinner at the Resort
    Enjoy a delicious dinner at the resort while you soak up the lush ambiance of the surrounding forests, mountains and lakes in this South African paradise.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodations: Pezula Nature Retreat

    Day 6: KNYSNA

    Breakfast at the Hotel
    Start your day off with a delicious breakfast and get ready for your ferry ride to the Featherbed Nature Reserve.

    Featherbed Nature Reserve
    Board a ferry for a ride across the Knysna Lagoon to the spectacular Featherbed Nature Reserve with its 2 sandstone cliffs—the Knysna Heads—standing like sentries on either side. Marvel at the scenery as you travel to the clifftop in a cart pulled by a 4-wheel drive Unimog—a bumpy, off-road vehicle commonly used in challenging terrains. The panoramic views from the cliffs will take your breath away! Then walk down trails through the lush reserve until you arrive at the restaurant for lunch.

    Lunch at Featherbed Nature Reserve
    Indulge in a buffet lunch of delicious South African dishes under the generous shade of the milkwood trees.

    On Your Own Time at Knysna Waterfront
    Enjoy some time to relax and stroll around the scenic Knysna Waterfront, located on the banks of the Knysna Lagoon. Discover cafés, boutiques and curio shops featuring local artists. As you explore, take in spectacular views of the natural beauty that surrounds this city.

    Dinner in Knysna
    Dine on a delicious meal at a local restaurant overlooking the lagoon while you share stories with your fellow Adventurers from an adventure-filled day.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodations: Pezula Nature Retreat

    Day 7: KAPAMA GAME RESERVE

    Breakfast at the Hotel
    Enjoy a delicious breakfast and get ready for your flight to Kapama.

    Fly to Kapama
    Time to depart the seaside beauty of Knysna for safari country, flying from George to Hoedspruit. Then, ride a 4x4 safari vehicle to the Kapama River Lodge near Kruger National Park.

    Arrive at Kapama River Lodge
    Take a brief tour of the game reserve as your Adventure Guides check you in to this luxurious lodge, your home for the next 3 nights. A light lunch is available in the lodge's restaurant, where massive leadwood tree trunks and an open-beamed thatched roof complete the warm African interior.

    Evening Game Drive♦♦♦
    Set off in a safari vehicle over natural terrain with a ranger and tracker for an exclusive bush safari in "Big Five" country—home to lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Refreshments are served at sunset so you can watch the transition from day to night. The tracker will scan the horizon with a spotlight for the luminous glint of nocturnal eyes!

    Bush Braai Buffet Dinner
    After your evening game drive, be whisked away to a sumptuous outdoor BBQ, known in Afrikaans as a braai. Savor exotic and familiar dishes served with fresh African vegetables and grilled meats cooked to order.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodations: Kapama River Lodge

    Day 8: KAPAMA GAME RESERVE

    Morning Game Drive♦♦♦
    Rise and shine for an early morning breakfast of tea, coffee and traditional South African biscuits called rusks. Then, embark on an exclusive safari at first light—when the big cats are returning from a night of hunting! You just might see a regal adult lion passing by or an elephant herd foraging in the wild.

    Breakfast at the Lodge
    By the time you return to the lodge for breakfast, troops of "talkative" vervet monkeys and striped nyala antelope that live around the lodge might be there to greet you.

    Snakes and Insects Presentation
    Join a leading reptile expert for a fascinating and informative presentation featuring live snakes and insects! Prepare to have your preconceptions about reptiles and other crawling creatures changed forever.

    Lunch at the Lodge
    Begin your afternoon with a delicious lunch at the lodge.

    Evening Game Drive♦♦♦
    Set off in a safari vehicle with a ranger and tracker for a pre-dinner game drive in Big Five country.

    Adult Dinner at the Lodge and Junior Adventurer Bush Pizzas
    Adults enjoy a relaxing dinner at the lodge's restaurant, while Junior Adventurers join the Adventure Guides and a chef to make their own wood-fired "Bush Pizzas."

    Junior Adventurers – Disney Movie Night in the "Snake Pit"
    Junior Adventurers enjoy a special treat as they "coil up" in the Snake Pit Lounge with popcorn and watch a Disney movie. Adults can join them or enjoy a quiet evening to themselves at the lodge.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodations: Kapama River Lodge

    Day 9: KAPAMA GAME RESERVE

    Morning Game Drive♦♦♦
    Get an early morning start to participate in another exclusive safari. Your ranger and tracker help you spot the Big Five game—lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and buffalo—as well as giraffes, baboons and birds.

    Breakfast at the Lodge
    Return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast.

    Archery Lessons
    Nock an arrow and aim true as you study the ancient art of archery with a local expert.

    Lunch at the Lodge
    Enjoy a lunch at the Lodge.

    Evening Game Drive♦♦♦
    Venture out to the bush on an evening game drive with your tracker and ranger. Raise a final glass to the glorious Drakensberg Mountains as they darken in the wake of the setting sun.

    Farewell Dinner
    Gather with your fellow Adventurers for an African farewell at a sumptuous feast prepared by the lodge's talented chefs. The evening's colorful entertainment is provided by a group of local Shangaan performers who present a mix of traditional and modern dancing, drumming and singing that will capture your heart.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Accommodations: Kapama River Lodge

    Day 10: KAPAMA GAME RESERVE

    Game Drive♦♦♦
    Get an early morning start for a final morning game drive.

    Breakfast at the Lodge
    When you return, enjoy your last breakfast in South Africa before your trip home.

    Transfer to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    Take a late morning or early afternoon flight from Hoedspruit's Eastgate Airport near the Kapama Game Reserve to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg for your return flight home. To assure a comfortable connection in Johannesburg, your evening flight should not be scheduled any time prior to 6:00 PM. Say sala kahle to south Africa—until you return again!
    • Meals Included: Breakfast
 

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♦This activity is weather permitting.

♦♦For Guests that do not wish to shop at V&A Waterfront, a motor coach will be available to transfer them back to the hotel. Guests that choose to shop at the V&A Waterfront will walk back to the hotel due its close proximity.

♦♦♦Guests must remain quiet and still during the game drive.

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