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Grand South Africa and Safari – 7 Nights, Departing November 8 with Turkish Airlines (Fall 2026)
Day 1 Cape Town: Istanbul
Meeting at the international terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, departure for Cape Town at 01:55 on Turkish Airlines flight TK44. Upon our arrival at 11:50 local time, our Cape Town city tour begins with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Cape Town, one of South Africa’s spectacular and fascinating cities, captivates its visitors with the unique beauty of nature and its rich cultural heritage. During our city tour in this city located at the foot of the iconic Table Mountain, the Parliament Building, Company Gardens, Long Street, the Castle of Good Hope, the Reibeck Statue, and Adderley Street are among the sights to be seen. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Cape Town
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Hout Bay – Cape of Good Hope tour with lunch, organized as an extra option. (170 USD)
We will depart from Hout Bay by boat and head to Duiker Island, where we will see sea lions. Then, after seeing African Penguins at Boulders Beach near Simon’s Town, we will proceed to a local restaurant for lunch. Following a delicious meal, at the southwesternmost point of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, we will see the world’s highest lighthouse by funicular. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel
Day 3 Cape Town
Following the breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish may additionally join the
Magnificent 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. Located approximately 50 kilometers southeast of Cape Town, this fascinating town resembles an open-air museum with its 17th-century buildings and broad, tree-lined streets. In addition, as Cape Town is the oldest settlement in the region, it remains an area where African and local cultures blend colorfully to this day. Here, we will have the opportunity to taste wines made from grapes unique to South Africa, and during our lunch at a local farm, we will experience the traditional flavors of the region. Following our tour, we will depart for Table Mountain, considered a natural wonder. Table Mountain is an impressive and unique natural formation that has become the symbol of Cape Town. With a height of approximately 1,086 meters, this flat-topped mountain is a popular destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers, as well as being notable for offering panoramic views of the city. We will ascend Table Mountain by cable car and observe the plant species and animals unique to this area, as well as the magnificent, unparalleled views of Cape Town’s coastline. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 Cape Town
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Langa and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden tour, organized as an optional extra. (105 USD) Langa is one of Cape Town's oldest and most historic settlements, and also the first officially established black residential area founded during South Africa's Apartheid era. In Langa, which stands out for its cultural richness and social history, we will get to know the local culture closely and witness daily life firsthand. Following our tour, we proceed to Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, managed by the South African National Biodiversity Institute. Located on the slopes of Cape Town, this garden, one of the world's most magnificent botanical gardens and established in 1913, was designed to preserve and promote South Africa's rich flora. During our walking tour of the garden, we will have the opportunity to discover five of South Africa's six different biomes. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Cape Town – Sun City
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Cape Town Airport. Following the baggage and ticket procedures, depart for Sun City with Local Airlines. Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel in Sun City in our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Along the way our guests who wish may join the Magnificent Lion Park tour, which will be organized as an optional extra. (90 USD) In this park, we will witness the wild lives of lions and immortalize these moments by photographing them with our safari vehicle. In the final section, we will see the rare white lions found here. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel in Sun City. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 Sun City – Pilanesberg – Sun City
Before the breakfast we will have at the hotel, our guests who wish may participate in the Grand Safari tours to be organized as an extra. (Sunrise Safari 175 USD / Sunset Safari 175 USD) In this tour, we will divide our tour into 2 in order to see all of the animals referred to as the Big 5—Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhinoceros and African Buffalo—and to experience a genuine safari. Seeing these five animals together is essential for a genuine safari experience. For this reason, in order to increase our chances of seeing these animals, as they are more visible during the morning drinking and evening hunting periods, the safari is divided into 2 parts: sunrise and sunset. You will have the opportunity to spend unforgettable hours filled with unique memories during our safari excursions by safari vehicles in Pilanesberg National Park, surrounded by nature. In Pilanesberg National Park, we will observe the daily lives of various wild animals living in a natural environment of volcanic formation among the mountains. Following this magnificent tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 Sun City – Johannesburg
Departure for Johannesburg after the breakfast we will have at the hotel. On the way, guests who wish may join the Magnificent Lesedi Cultural Village tour with lunch, to be organized as an optional extra. (95 USD) During this tour, we will get to know the cultures of local tribes such as the Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi and Ndebele in Lesedi Village, located in South Africa's Gauteng region. We will then watch cultural dances at the performance center where traditional African dances are performed, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. After this unmissable tour, we will depart for Johannesburg. Upon arrival, our Johannesburg city tour begins. Johannesburg is South Africa's largest city and economic center. Filled with historical and cultural riches, this city is also known as "Johannesburg" or simply "Jozi." Having played an important role during the apartheid era, the city bears the traces of important figures such as Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. During the city tour, Nelson Mandela's house, Rosebank and the Sandton areas are among the places to be visited. After our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8 Johannesburg – Istanbul
Free time after breakfast at the hotel. Then transfer to the airport at the time specified by our guide. After baggage and check-in procedures, departure for Istanbul at 19:10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK39.
Day 9 Istanbul
Arrival the next day at 06:05 local time and the end of our tour.
What's Included
- Turkish Airlines flight ticket between İstanbul – Cape Town // Johannesburg – İstanbul
- Domestic flight ticket between Cape Town – Johannesburg
- Airport Taxes
- Airport – hotel – airport transfers and intercity transfers
- 4 Nights in Cape Town, 2 Nights in Sun City, 1 Night in Johannesburg, bed and breakfast Accommodation
- Cape Town, Sun City, Johannesburg City Tours
- Turkish Guiding Services
Not Included
- International Departure Fee,
- Travel Health Insurance,
- Extra Tours, Museum and Archaeological Site Entrance Fees,
- Optional guide and driver tips
- A passport valid for 6 months, covering the minimum tour duration, is required for this tour.
- LİDYA TOUR acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955.
- During registration, the name as written in the passport, date of birth, and passport number must be entered into the system. Airline tickets are issued according to this information. No-show fees resulting from cancellations or changes to airline tickets due to incorrect information will be charged to the guests.
- The city where the aircraft lands may vary. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible for schedule changes that may be made by airlines or for possible delays.
- Airline rules apply to group tickets, and according to the group ticket rule, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight cannot be used either.
- For most flights departing from Türkiye, the baggage allowance is 20 kg. This allowance may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights in the countries visited, this allowance may decrease to 15 kg. Excess baggage weight and pricing rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of LİDYA TOUR.
- If the number of people participating in the package tour is insufficient, the tour cancellation will be notified to the consumer 20 days in advance.
- The tour route specified in the tour program is an example route, and changes may be made to the tour itinerary. City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day/days depending on the time of arrival in the city. The excursions specified in the programs may, at the discretion of the guide, be conducted on another day for any reason, other than the specified day/days.
- City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day/days depending on the time of arrival in the city.
- The excursions specified in the programs may, at the discretion of the guide, be conducted on another day for any reason, other than the specified day/days.
- Optional tours can be conducted provided that there is a minimum participation of 20 people; if participation is lower, they may be conducted at the discretion of the guide, with prices changed if necessary. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible if these excursions or tours cannot be conducted.
- Optional tours along the route take place provided that at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be asked to wait at the rest stop.
- Excursions or tours that local authorities do not permit for any reason will not be conducted. LİDYA TOUR cannot be held responsible if these excursions or tours cannot be conducted.
- Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites are not included in the prices.
- LİDYA TOUR reserves the right to change hotel names, provided that the star category remains the same.
- All hotel names specified in the programs, etc. (and similar) are provided as examples in terms of star category and distance. This does not mean that accommodation will be provided at the hotel with the specified name.
- Triple rooms have an extra bed, and the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional foldable bed.
- When children under the age of 18, who are not legally adults, do not participate in the tour with one or both of their parents, they are required to carry the consent forms necessary for participation in the tour with them during the journey.
- In the event of cancellation or changes, the “LİDYA TOUR Sales Contract” shall apply.