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South Africa Highlights and Events
Travel in South Africa with Intrepid
South Africa has surfaced out of dark days to share its brilliant bushveld, award-winning wine regions, emerging cities and golden beaches with the world. Spend time scouting out the creatures of the savanna, immersing in the colourful culture and cruising through the cosmopolitan cities that shine with optimism and enthusiasm.
Experience South Africa's highlights on these trips
Garden Route Adventure
13 days
Basix
- USD $1,520CAD $1,445AUD $1,395EUR €1,095GBP £885NZD $1,785ZAR R11,565CHF FR1,350Trip Price tool tip
- ZAR R3,309Kitty tool tip
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USD $1,996*CAD $1,908*AUD $1,762*EUR €1,425*GBP £1,176*NZD $2,357*ZAR R14,874*CHF FR1,727** Total price tool tip
Amazing Southern Africa
22 days
Comfort
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USD $7,765CAD $7,390AUD $7,135EUR €5,440GBP £4,525NZD $9,135ZAR R59,155CHF FR6,690* Total price tool tip
Kruger Experience - Lodge (4 days)
4 days
Comfort
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USD $1,015CAD $967AUD $935EUR €712GBP £590NZD $1,195ZAR R7,196CHF FR875Total twin price tool tip
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USD $1,130CAD $1,075AUD $1,040EUR €795GBP £660NZD $1,330ZAR R8,003CHF FR975Total single price tool tip
Kruger Experience - Lodge (3 days)
3 days
Comfort
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USD $815CAD $775AUD $750EUR €570GBP £475NZD $960ZAR R5,780CHF FR705Total twin price tool tip
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USD $890CAD $850AUD $820EUR €625GBP £520NZD $1,050ZAR R6,317CHF FR770Total single price tool tip
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Highlights
- Be captivated by the beautiful landscapes of Cape Town
- Wave at locals as you cycle through the historic Soweto precinct
- Encounter elephants and rhinos in the Addo Elephant National Park
- Look for nocturnal creatures on an exciting sunset game drive
- Catch some sun on the golden beaches of Durban
- Sample top-quality reds while visiting the Stellenbosch Wine Region
- Feel the buzz of urban Africa in Johannesburg
- Explore the forests and beaches of the scenic Garden Route
- Capture panoramic views of the awesome Blyde River Canyon
- Spot lions and leopards while on safari through Kruger National Park
Festivals and Events
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Knysna Oyster Festival
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- This annual festival held over 10 days in winter offers so much more than oysters. Sure, indulge in some oysters but don’t forget about the fun runs, marathons, wine tastings, eating competitions, live music and cooking demos.
Intrepid has no control over changes made to festival and event dates and activities. Note that some Intrepid trips which include an event as part of their itinerary, may be surcharged. Where festivals or events are not included as part of an Intrepid trip, all costs associated with the event will need to be paid for by the client. Please check before booking your Intrepid trip that it does match up with key festival or event dates.
South Africa's Top Picks
In 2010, South Africa became the first African nation to host a FIFA World Cup
Top 10 Photo-Worthy Places of South Africa
- Drakensberg Mountains: Use your wide-angle lens to capture the majestic Drakensberg Mountain Range in all its panoramic glory. This impressive mountain range is the highest in Southern Africa and provides a wide and wonderful scope for impressive postcard-worthy shots.
- Stellenbosch: Rolling green pastures, vineyards and orchards combine to create classic photo moments straight out of a guidebook. This cultured and charming area showcases a different side to South Africa, and will no doubt have people guessing where your photo was taken.
- Knysna: This quaint seaside town located on South Africa’s Garden Route is one of the most photogenic in Africa. Whether you’re snapping the boats in the harbour, the dolphins frolicking in the waves or the wild and rocky coast, it’s hard not to snap Knysna in a good light.
- Soweto: Fans of street art will love capturing the murals and memorials of spirited Soweto. The gritty urban landscapes and candid faces make it simple to capture the soul of this endearing, inspiring community.
- Cintsa: This gem of the South African Coast has retained a village atmosphere despite its growing popularity with tourists. The beaches, bays and rock pools provide sensational photography moments, especially at dawn and dusk when the sun gives off incredible, moody light.
- Cape Town: Easily one of the most picturesque cities in the world, Cape Town has some of the most photo-worthy landscapes in the world. From breathtaking Table Mountain to the stunning coast and beautiful beaches, Cape Town has profound natural beauty coming at you from every angle.
- Durban: Sure, Durban’s beaches are special but the interesting mix of Indian, Muslim, African and European influences makes for great photography. Durban’s cultural cornucopia of markets, mosques and galleries offers rich fodder for snap-happy travellers looking to capture a different side of Africa.
- Lamberts Bay: The tremendously large colony of Cape Gannet birds who live off Lamberts Bay is often photographed - and with good reason. The sight of hundreds of birds tightly packed into a small space against a backdrop of azure ocean provides a unique, snap-worthy photo subject.
- Blyde River Canyon: This canyon is every bit as stunning as America’s Grand Canyon, yet in a different way. Lush greenery grows over most of the area and a diverse range of animal and plant life is supported within its deep cliffs and valleys. It’s difficult to take a bad photo here, as Mother Nature has kindly provided a near perfect canvas.
- Kruger National Park: This iconic national park has some of the ‘most-photographed’ animals in the world. Visitors love capturing shots of lions hunting prey, elephants drinking at waterholes and cheetahs sleeping under trees. Mesmerising amber sunsets and rolling savanna only add to the atmospheric magic of it all.
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South Africa at a glance
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- Pretoria (official, population 1 million); Bloemfontein (judicial, population 370,000); Cape Town (legislative, population 2.9 million)
- 49 million
- Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho, Tswana, Swati, Tshivenda, Tsonga, North Sotho
- ZAR
- (GMT+02:00) Harare, Pretoria
- Type M (see D)
- +27
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