South Africa is rich in diversity in just about every sense you can imagine making it difficult to narrow down to a few options of what to see or do. From the inspiring leadership of Nelson Mandela to the vibrant culture, natural history, and intriguing wildlife, South Africa has something for everyone.

The South Africa Experience introduces you to the endless jewels of the mysterious continent’s wildlife. You wouldn’t want to miss the seven-night voyage with a group of adventures. We’ll experience one of the world’s most famous safari parks, tour Cape town as a local, and indulge in South Africa’s tastiest food, and so much more. If that’s not fulfilling enough, your cup will definitely run as we unwind for the entire day at Cape Town’s most prestigious spa. Join us in South Africa and get an extraordinary experience!

Day 1
Welcome! You will arrive in Cape Town, South Africa where you’ll meet Antoinette Yvonne. A reserved shuttle will transfer the group to your designated accommodations. After checking in and freshening up, you will meet your group of travel friends and head out into town for a welcome dinner where we’ll toast to the lux journey ahead!

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2
For your first full day in Cape Town, enjoy a tour of the Mother City from all aspects. Uncover the history, the people, their cultures, their cuisine, and artisanal trends of Cape Town during your walking tour through the city. Your guide will show you all the main highlights, bring you to gorgeous viewpoints, and teach you about the history of this astonishing city.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3
Rest and relax the entire day away at Cape Town’s most sought-after wellness retreat and relaxation hideaway. You’ll experience a truly relaxed state of mind and body from well-trained therapists. Be greeted by the indoor heated swimming pool, enticing you to enjoy leisurely laps and a bubbling Jacuzzi. Enjoy the day in a private relaxation lounge, a sauna, steam room, mist room, and a fully-equipped fitness room. A day packed with pampering is bound to build up an appetite. You'll then break for Sunday brunch, where you will indulge in the heart of the Cape Winelands with the very best in fresh and artisan meals.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4
The moment has come to see the Big 5! You will rise early and travel to Aquila Game Reserve to embark on a 3-hour, guided open vehicle safari in search of the Big 5: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and the African buffalo. Along with the wildlife, the nature reserve is a stunning piece of nature, tranquil and lovely for a sunset. To add to the excitement, after lunch you’ll hop on a quad bike (or horse) and begin an adrenaline ride with a guided safari specialist.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5
The fun doesn’t stop! South Africa is home to one of the oldest wine countries outside Europe. Sip your day away through Cape Town Winelands. Your day will consist of several wine tasting tours in various regions combined with relaxation, food, and good company.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 6
After breakfast, your day is at your leisure to do any last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

However, you may not want to miss out on this optional fear-seeking adventure. That’s right, some will be shark-cage diving. On this excursion, you will meet one of nature’s most feared predators, the great white shark. Whether you are an adrenaline junkie or not, shark cage diving can be done by all without any diving certifications necessary.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7
On your last full day in Cape Town, it’s all about the food to your soul. On this culinary journey, you will be immersed in African cuisine mixed with some of the best local food and flavors. You’ll be taken on a culinary voyage that stretches from East Africa to South Africa and showcases some fantastical African stews, spice, and stories, along with tasting some of South Africa’s best local drinks and freshly baked sweet treats.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 8
All great things must come to an end, but only until our next lux experience. You will be transferred to Cape Town airport, where you will bid your “safe travels” to your new LNT friends and “goodbye” to South Africa!

Meals Included: Breakfast

This South African Experience is curated particularly for those who wish to learn, explore, and unwind. Here are a few points to know:

Accommodations
This trip offers two accommodation options: double-occupancy and single occupancy (limited availability). If you are traveling with us solo and elect for double occupancy, you will be paired with another LNT member based on your preferences. If you are traveling with a friend, be sure to inform us so that we can pair the two of you together. Should you elect a single-occupancy room (for an additional charge), please note that the space is limited and are on a first-come-first-served basis.

• Double-occupancy: $2,659
• Single-occupancy: $3,179 

Airfare
Airfare is not included in this excursion. You will need to purchase your flight separately, however, we are here to assist you. Airport details will be included in your welcome letter.

Meals
All meals are included on your trip unless stated otherwise, on the itinerary. We will experience the best of South Africa’s cuisine and although we will make every effort to accommodate dietary and particular needs, it is important to come with an open mind. Important Note: Tips are not included in your trip. Please allow for an additional $150 to $200 for tips. All our partners have worked hard on providing you with the best service. Should you have a problem tipping the tour guides, waiters/waitresses, hotel staff, and anyone who LNT has selected to help make this experience great, then perhaps this trip isn’t the best fit for you.

Activities
We’ve curated this experience for the adventurer who is seeking a splash of rest and relaxation. Because face it, we all love a good spa day. With that said, most of our activities are active. We require that you are physically able to walk at least 5 miles per day without assistance. Should you opt-out of any activity or portion of the trip, you will not receive any refund.

Optional Activities
Shark-cage diving is an optional activity on this trip. The cost of this activity is not included in the price of the excursion. You will have the opportunity to register for this experience after your initial payment.

Travel Documents

Passport
Guests are required to hold a passport for all international trips with at least six months of validity from the last day of the trip. The airlines may deny travel, and the passport officials may refuse entry if you try to travel with a passport that expires under six months. LNT will make every effort to verify passport validity; however, this is the responsibility of the guest.

Visa
This destination does not require a visa.

Covid Test & Vaccinations
Currently, South Africa does require a negative COVID-19 test result not older than 72 hours from the time of departure. Due to the vast changes in government policies worldwide, please visit the official government page here. Although South Africa does not require visitors to be vaccinated, LNTravels does require guests to be fully vaccinated to participate in this trip or a negative Covid-19 test 72-hours before departure.

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is a type of short-term insurance that protects the financial investment in a trip and may include coverage for lost baggage, trip cancellation, flight accident, and/or other losses incurred before or while traveling. Should your trip be canceled or interrupted for a covered reason, a travel insurance policy will reimburse you for the eligible pre-paid and non-refundable portions of your trip.

We hope that all of our guests can accompany us on this experience. Unfortunately, circumstances can arise that could cause you to cancel or interrupt your trip. We understand how disappointing it is to be forced to cancel your trip prior to departing. To avoid financial and emotional anxiety, we require guests to purchase travel insurance. We’ve partnered with World Nomad to make it easier for you to obtain. Get a FREE quote here.

Trip Payment & Payment Plans
Each trip and destination is specially curated therefore offers a unique payment plan. If you are unable to pay the full amount upfront, monthly payments are available. Just secure your trip with your down payment and then the remaining payments start the following month on the 21st of each month.

Please note: All payments are subject to a processing fee

Refund & Cancellation Policy All guests have 48 hours from the time of booking to cancel a trip for a full refund. After the 48 hour booking period, all trip deposits are non-refundable.

In the unfortunate circumstance that you need to cancel your trip, any payments made up to 90 days of your departure are fully refundable (excluding deposits made to vendors on your behalf). If a trip cancellation is made within 30-90 days of your trip’s departure, you will be subject to a 50% cancellation fee. If a trip cancellation is made within 30 days of your trip’s departure or less you will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee of the total amount paid.

Although we require travel insurance to ensure you are protected in the event of a medical or family emergency we highly suggest you opt for the “cancel for any reason” coverage, specifically. Should you need to recover any of your non-refundable expenses, you can file a claim with your travel insurance.

Please read the full booking terms and conditions here before booking your experience.