Magnificent South Africa and Safari 7 Nights - With THY on May 16 (Special Eid al-Adha) (JNB-CPT)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Arrival the next day at 04:35 local time and end of our tour.