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Magnificent South Africa and Safari 7 Nights - With THY on May 16 (Special Eid al-Adha) (JNB-CPT)
Day 1 Istanbul – Johannesburg
Meeting at Istanbul Airport International Terminal 3 hours before departure. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Johannesburg on Turkish Airlines flight TK42 at 01:35. Upon arrival at 10:30 local time, our city tour of Johannesburg begins with the vehicle waiting for us in the area. Johannesburg is the largest city and economic center of South Africa. Filled with historical and cultural richness, this city is also known as "Johannesburg" or simply "Jozi". The city played an important role during the apartheid era and bears the traces of important figures such as Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. During our city tour, we will visit places including Nelson Mandela's house, Rosebank and Sandton areas. After the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Johannesburg – Sun City
After the breakfast served at the hotel, we will depart for Sun City. Along the way, guests who wish can additionally join the Grand Lesedi Cultural Village Tour with Lunch (95 USD). During this tour, we will get to know the cultures of local tribes such as Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, and Ndebele in Lesedi Village, located in Gauteng province of South Africa. Afterward, we will watch cultural dances at a performance center featuring traditional African dances, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Following this unforgettable tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Sun City. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 Sun City – Pilanesberg – Sun City
Before the breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish can join the extra arranged Grand Safari tours. (Sunrise Safari 175 USD / Sunset Safari 175 USD) On this tour, to be able to see all of the Big 5 – Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino and African Buffalo – and to experience a real safari, we will split our tour into two. Seeing these five animals together is essential for a true safari experience. Therefore, to increase our chances of seeing these animals, the safari is divided into two parts: sunrise and sunset, as they are more visible during morning drinking hours and evening hunting periods. On our safari trips in Pilanesberg National Park with safari vehicles, you will have the opportunity to spend unforgettable moments immersed in nature. In Pilanesberg National Park, we will observe the daily lives of various wild animals living in a natural volcanic landscape among the mountains. After this magnificent tour, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 Sun City – Cape Town
After our morning breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Lanseria Airport. Guests who wish can join an extra optional tour to the Majestic Lion Park along the way (90 USD). In this park, we will witness lions in their wild habitat and capture these moments with photos from our safari vehicle. In the final part of the tour, we will see the rare white lions found only here. After the tour, we transfer back to Lanseria Airport. Following baggage and ticket procedures, we depart for Cape Town via local airlines. Upon arrival, our city tour of Cape Town begins with a vehicle waiting for us at the airport. As one of South Africa's most stunning and enchanting cities, Cape Town captivates its visitors with nature's unique beauty and rich cultural heritage. During our city tour, which takes place at the foot of the iconic Table Mountain, we will visit Parliament House, Company Gardens, Long Street, Castle of Good Hope, the Reibeck Statue, and Adderly Street. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Cape Town
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish can join the extra organized Lunch-included Grand Houtbay – Cape Point tour. (170 USD) Our tour starts by boat from Hout Bay to Duiker Island, where we will see seals. Then, after visiting Boulders Beach near Simons Town to see African penguins, we proceed to a local restaurant for lunch. After a nice meal, we will visit Cape Point and Cape Point, Africa's southwesternmost corner, and see the world's tallest lighthouse via the funicular. After our tour, we transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 Cape Town
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish can additionally join the Grand Table Mountain and Stellenbosch tour with lunch. (165 USD) Stellenbosch, one of South Africa's most famous wine regions, stands out with its impressive vineyards and vibrant cultural atmosphere. This charming town, located about 50 kilometers southeast of Cape Town, resembles an open-air museum with its buildings dating back to the 17th century and its wide, tree-lined streets. Furthermore, as Cape Town is the oldest settlement in the region, it remains today a place where African and local cultures blend colorfully. Here, you will have the chance to experience wines made from grapes unique to South Africa, and during our lunch at a local farm, we will taste the traditional flavors of the region. After the tour, we will head to Table Mountain, considered a natural wonder. Table Mountain has become the symbol of Cape Town, an impressive and unique natural formation. With a height of approximately 1,086 meters, this flat-topped mountain is not only a popular destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers but also attracts attention for offering panoramic views of the city. We will take the cable car up to Table Mountain, observe the unique plant species and animals here, and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Cape Town's coastline from this vantage point. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7 Cape Town
After the breakfast taken at the hotel, guests who wish can additionally join the Grand Langa and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens tour. (105 USD) Langa is one of the oldest and most historic settlements in Cape Town and also the first official black settlement established during South Africa's Apartheid era. With its cultural richness and social history, we will get to know the local culture closely in Langa and witness daily life firsthand. After our tour, we move on to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, managed by South Africa's National Biodiversity Institute. Located at the foot of Cape Town, this garden, established in 1913, is one of the most magnificent botanical gardens in the world and was designed to preserve and promote South Africa's rich plant cover. During our walking tour in this garden, we will have the opportunity to explore five out of six different biomes of South Africa. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 Cape Town – Istanbul
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, free time. Then, transfer to the airport at the time specified by our guide. After baggage and ticket procedures, departure for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK45 at 16:35.
Day 9 Istanbul
Arrival the next day at 04:35 local time and end of our tour.
Important Notes:
- A passport valid for at least 6 months is required to cover the minimum tour duration for this tour.
- Bluemaxx Travel acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline, and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955.
- During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number appearing on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. Any flight ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests as no-show fees.
- The city where the plane lands may vary. Bluemaxx Travel cannot be held responsible for time changes made by airlines or any potential delays.
- Airline rules apply to group tickets; according to group ticket regulations, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight also cannot be used.
- In general, checked baggage allowance for flights departing from Turkey is 20kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the destination countries, this allowance may drop to 15kg. Rules regarding excess baggage weight/fees are determined by the airlines and are not under the responsibility of Bluemaxx Travel.
- If there are insufficient participants for the package tour, cancellation will be communicated to the consumer 20 days in advance.
- The tour route specified in the program is an example route, and changes may occur in the actual tour itinerary. City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city. Tours specified in the programs may be carried out on a different day(s) than indicated due to the guide's discretion or any other reason.
- City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city.
- Tours specified in the programs may be carried out on a different day(s) than indicated due to the guide's discretion or any other reason.
- Extra tours can only be conducted with a minimum participation of 20 people. If participation is lower, they may be conducted at the guide's discretion and, if necessary, with adjusted prices. Bluemaxx Travel cannot be held responsible for the inability to conduct these tours.
- Extra tours along the route will take place with a minimum of 10 participants from the group. Guests who do not wish to participate will be waited for at the rest stop.
- Tours or visits that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be conducted. Bluemaxx Travel cannot be held responsible for the inability to conduct these tours.
- Museum and historical site entrance fees are not included in the price.
- Bluemaxx Travel reserves the right to change hotel names, provided the star category remains the same.
- All hotel names mentioned in the programs, etc. (and similar), are written as examples to indicate star category and distance. This does not imply accommodation at the named hotels.
- In triple rooms, an extra bed arrangement applies; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional foldable/collapsible bed.
- Children under 18 years of age who are not considered adults must have the required consent letters from one or both parents with them during travel if they are not participating in the tour with their mother or father.
- In case of cancellation or changes, the "Bluemaxx Travel Sales Contract" applies.
What's Included
Services Included in the Price;
- Air ticket between Istanbul – Johannesburg / Cape Town – Istanbul with Turkish Airlines
- Domestic flight between Sun City – Cape Town
- Airport Taxes
- Transfers from airport – hotel – airport and inter-city transfers
- Accommodation: 1 Night in Johannesburg, 2 Nights in Sun City, 4 Nights in Cape Town – Room – Breakfast
- City Tours in Johannesburg, Sun City and Cape Town
- Turkish-speaking Guide Services
Not Included
Services Not Included in the Price;
- Departure Tax
- Travel Health Insurance
- Extra Tours, Museum and Historical Site Entry Fees
- Optional guide and driver tips