South Africa
South Africa in grand format
Escorted tour in South Africa – Between game reserves, Kruger National Park and Soweto.
Set off on a 15-day / 12-night tour in South Africa, discovering the country’s must-see highlights, from Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope, the Wine Route, Addo, Hluhluwe, Eswatini, Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon, Pretoria and Soweto.
Highlights : Culture, nature, safari, great classics, Southern Africa
Who is it for: Safari lovers, nature enthusiasts, tour fans
Duration
12 nights – 05 to 19/10/2026
Meal plan
Meals as per your itinerary
Departure
Paris
ROOM TYPE
Double room
The destination
South Africa appeals with the diversity of its landscapes, from spectacular coastline and vineyards to mountains, game reserves, local cultures and major cities steeped in history. This tour crosses the country from Cape Town to Johannesburg, with a detour into Eswatini, for a very complete discovery of Southern Africa.
Climate: Climate varies by region, with a particularly favourable period from May to October for the northern parks and wildlife viewing, while the southern summer, from November to March, remains pleasant for discovering the Cape region.
Activities: Cape Town, Bo-Kaap, Cape of Good Hope, the Wine Route, Addo, Hluhluwe, Eswatini, Kruger National Park, Blyde River Canyon, Pretoria, Soweto
TOUR OVERVIEW
This 15-day / 12-night escorted tour offers a great journey across South Africa, from Cape Town to Johannesburg, with an itinerary rich in scenery, safaris, cultural discoveries and local encounters. The trip takes place in an air-conditioned vehicle, with the services of French-speaking guides.
| Itinerary | Cape Town – Cape of Good Hope – Winelands region – Hermanus – Oudtshoorn – Graaff-Reinet – Addo National Park – Port Elizabeth – Durban – Hluhluwe – Manzini – Kruger National Park – Blyde River Canyon – Pretoria – Soweto – Johannesburg |
| Accommodation | Accommodation: guesthouses, hotels and 3* lodges (local standard) Hermanus: Windsor 3* Manzini: George 3* Kruger National Park: camp inside the park or nearby or similar |
| Meals | Full board except lunch on day 2 |
The experience
Between coastal landscapes, vineyards, 4×4 safaris, local cultures and the legacy of Nelson Mandela, this tour offers a complete immersion in South Africa at its most iconic.
Highlights
- Complete crossing of the country from Cape Town to Johannesburg
- Discovery of the Cape of Good Hope and the Wine Route
- 4×4 safari in Addo National Park
- Safari in Hluhluwe and discovery of Kruger Park
- Stop in Eswatini, former Kingdom of Swaziland
- Visit to Soweto and Nelson Mandela’s house
Activities included in the tour
- Visit to the Bo-Kaap neighborhood and ascent to Signal Hill
- Discovery of the Cape of Good Hope
- Cruise to Duiker Island depending on weather conditions
- Penguin watching at Boulders Beach
- Visit to a diamond workshop
- Discovery of Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, with a tasting at a wine estate
- Visit to an ostrich farm and the Cango Caves
- Discovery of the Valley of Desolation
- 4×4 safari in Addo National Park
- Morning 4×4 safari in Hluhluwe
- Visit to a candle factory and a craft market in Eswatini
- Visit to a blown-glass factory and lunch in a Swazi village
- Day of discovery in Kruger Park
- Scenic drive through the Drakensberg and discovery of Blyde River Canyon
- Stop in Pretoria
- Discovery of Maboneng, Soweto, and Nelson Mandela’s house
Frequently Asked Questions
From October to March to enjoy the austral summer in the Cape Town region, and from May to October for the northern parks, a period favorable for wildlife viewing.
Flights Paris / Cape Town and Johannesburg / Paris, domestic flight Port Elizabeth / Durban, variable taxes, tour in an air-conditioned vehicle, mentioned transfers, accommodation in a double room, full board except lunch on day 2, French-speaking guides, and entrance fees to the visited sites.
This tour may suit children who are already used to itinerant travel and safaris, but it is mainly aimed at families able to keep up a sustained pace with several long stages, visits, and changes of accommodation.
What if your next trip took you from Cape Town to the great wildlife parks, through vineyards, wild landscapes and the legacy of Nelson Mandela?
Between safaris, scenic drives, cultural encounters and major South African landmarks, this tour invites you to experience South Africa in all its diversity, richness and intensity.
This offer is valid for a departure on 05/10/2026. To find out exact availability or adjust your dates, contact us or click “Get an offer”.