Best Of South Africa - Guided Group Tour in Italian

Best of South Africa – Group Tour with Italian Guide

Experience the best of South Africa in 8 days/7 nights with Italian-speaking local guide: from the energy of Johannesburg to the vistas of the Panorama Route, to the safari in 4×4 in the Kapama Private Game Reserve (or Makalali on some dates) and the icons of Cape Town. The programme includes selected excursions, meals during the tours, and the domestic Hoedspruit → Cape Town, so you enjoy more time on site and less on the road. Group min. 2 / max 28 participants, attentive service and assistance in Italian: the ideal solution for those who want a complete, carefree trip with the right balance of guided and free time.

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Participants: minimum 2 / maximum 28
Areas: Johannesburg – Dullstroom – Kapama Private Game Reserve (or Makalali on some dates) – Cape Town
Style: group tours, air-conditioned vehicle transfers, excursions included, safaris in 4×4 with the lodge's ranger/tracker, local guide in Italian (except on individual transfers).
Rooms: accommodation Standard (except where otherwise indicated).

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Makalali Safari Note
For departures 23 December 2025 and 24 February 2026, the safari stay takes place at Makalali Private Game Reserve in Standard Room, treatment full board.

Day-by-Day Schedule

Day 1 – Tuesdayì | Johannesburg → Dullstroom
Meeting with the Guide in Italian in the arrivals hall of the O.R. Tambo (JNB) airport. group transfer with the guide to Dullstroom (approximate departure 12:30–13:30).
Important: those landing after 12:00 must book private transfer with English-speaking driver to Walkersons Hotel & Spa (ZAR 9.070 per sedan, max 2 pax) or expect a pre-tour night.
Dinner at a hotel (or similar).
Overnight stay: Walkersons Hotel & Spa – Standard Room – HB (dinner + breakfast).

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Day 2 – Wednesdayì | Dullstroom → Kapama Private Game Reserve
Breakfast and check-out. Transfer group transfer to the Kapama Private Game Reserve with Panorama Route Tour en route (Bourke’s Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels). Arrival at Kapama for late lunch.
. Afternoon available → afternoon lodge game drive.
Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight stay: Kapama – Standard Room – FB (full board).
For 23/12/2025 and 24/02/2026: Makalali Private Game Reserve – Standard Room – FB.

Day 3 – Thursday – Kapama Private Game Reserve
Morning game drive and breakfast. Morning at leisure; lunch at the lodge. afternoon game drive. Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight stay: Kapama – Standard Room – FB.
For 23/12/2025 and 24/02/2026: Makalali – Standard Room – FB.

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Day 4 – Fridayì | Kapama → Flight → Cape Town
If time permits, morning game drive. Breakfast and check-out. group transfer to Hoedspruit airport and flight to Cape Town:
5Z 0992 HDS 12:30 → CPT 15:15 (operational subject to carrier changes).
Arrival in Cape Town, meeting with Guide in Italian and group transfer to hotel. Dinner at hotel (or similar).
Overnight stay: Pepperclub Hotel – Deluxe Studio Room – HB (dinner + breakfast).

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Day 5 – Saturday | Cape Town – Cape Point Tour (full day)
Breakfast and departure for Full Day Cape Peninsula/Cape Point.
Included: Seal Island (weather permitting), Chapman’s Peak Drive (road conditions permitting), Cape Point Nature Reserve, funicular A/R, Boulders Beach – penguins, lunch.
free evening (excluding dinner). FREE SHIPPING Pepperclub ↔ V&A Waterfront (times on request at check-in).
Overnight stay: Pepperclub Hotel – Deluxe Studio Room – BB.

Day 6 – Sunday | Cape Town – City & Winelands (full day)
Breakfast and departure for Full Day City & Winelands.
Included: Table Mountain (weather permitting), Bo-Kaap drive-through, wine-tasting at Groot Constantia (or similar), lunch.
Free evening (dinner not included). Pepperclub shuttle ↔ V&A Waterfront (free, timetable at reception).
Overnight stay: Pepperclub Hotel – Deluxe Studio Room – BB.

Day 7 – Monday – | Cape Town – Free day
. Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Lunch and dinner excluded.
Value Add: after dinner, projection in Italian at the Pepperclub Hotel Cinema with popcorn (included).
Pepperclub Shuttle ↔ V&A Waterfront (free; schedules at hotel).
Overnight stay: Pepperclub Hotel – Deluxe Studio Room – BB.

Day 8 – Tuesdayì | Departure
. Breakfast at the hotel. Individual transfer with English speaking driver from the hotel to Cape Town International (CPT).

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Departure Calendar 2025–2026

2025
• 25 November 2025
• 23 December 2025 (safari to Makalali)

2026
• 13 January 2026
• February 24, 2026 (safari to Makalali)
• 31 March 2026
• April 28, 2026
• 26 May 2026
• 23 June 2026
• 14 July 2026
• July 28, 2026
• 11 August 2026
• 16 August 2026
• 18 August 2026
• 25 August 2026
• 8 September 2026
• 22 September 2026
• 29 September 2026
• 6 October 2026
• 13 October 2026
• 27 October 2026

Guaranteed departures upon reaching the minimum. Details on request.

The Fee Includes

• Accommodation in standard rooms in the hotels/lodges indicated (or similar)

• Pasti as per programme

• Facchinaggio and tourism levies where applicable

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• Italian-speaking guide

• Excursions and entrance fees as indicated

• Domestic flight Hoedspruit → Cape Town as per programme

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• Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with driver, as per the itinerary

• Green Seat

The Share Does Not Include

• Meals and beverages not mentioned

• Personal extras (souvenirs, bottled water, etc.)

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• Mance to guides/drivers/rangers

• International/regional flights and related taxes

• Medical/baggage/cancellation insurance

• Visas where required

• Domestic flights not mentioned in the itinerary

• Early check-in/late check-out

• Optional excursions/transfers not included

Important Operating Notes

• Flight schedules/activities and service order may vary for operational/weather reasons.

• 5Z 0992 HDS 12:30 → CPT 15:15 è subject to change by carrier.

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• For arrivals to JNB after 12:00 the private transfer to Dullstroom è mandatory (supplement ZAR 9.070/sedan – max 2 pax) or è request a pre-tour night.

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• Some activities (Table Mountain, Seal Island, Chapman’s Peak) are conditioned by weather or road conditions.

• These activities are not dependent on the weather or road conditions. .

FAQ

The tour è entirely in ItalianSì the local Italian-speaking guide during the visits and tour days. individual airport transfers may be with English speaking driver.

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What is the minimum/maximum number of participants?  Minimum 2 – Maximum 28. Departures are guaranteed upon reaching the minimum.

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È is it possible to arrive on a flight that lands after 12:00 noon in Johannesburg?  Sì but you need private transfer (supplement ZAR 9.070/sedan – max 2 pax) or a pre-tour night.

Hoedspruit → Cape Town è flight included? Sì, è included as per schedule, but times may change by airline decision.

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