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South Africa Family Vacation
A  12-Day tour starting from $4,799

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Tour Length:    12 Days
Tour Type:    Deluxe Tour
Tour Category:    Family Tour
Tour Operator:    Adventures by Disney
Tour Code:    DISNAFR
About This Tour
The South Africa family vacation from Adventures by Disney offers a land tour package that starts in historic Cape Town. It then treks through the charming countryside of George, moving on to the shimmering beauty of Knysna before venturing out to safari country at Kapama Game Reserve. The magnificence of nature surrounds you at every turn as you head down the stunning Garden Route. Answer the call of the wild on safari as you cross paths with big cats and other Big Five game—such as elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros!
What's Included?
Disney Difference

  • The services of two Adventure Guides

  • Family Activities and special fun for the kids


    • Hotel Accommodations
  • The Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

  • Protea Hotel King George

  • Protea Hotel Knysna Quays

  • Kapama River Lodge


    • Meals
  • 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 8 dinners

  • Scheduled meals, activities & entertainment


  • Luggage service

  • Transportation within your adventure

  • Cultural entertainment with local experts

  • VIP access and exclusive activities

    • Sightseeing / Highlights
  • Kapama Game Reserve: Join an exclusive jeep safari at first light, when the big cats are returning from a night of hunting. Witness the regal stride of an adult lion or an elephant herd foraging in the wilds.


  • Archery Lessons and Crafts: Learn traditional and modern beading techniques from a local weaver. Next, nock an arrow and aim true as you study the ancient art of archery with a local expert.


  • Penguins at Simon's Town: Walk to the beachfront of Simon's Town, whose most famous residents are the enormously charming African penguins and delight in the antics of these adorable birds.


  • Cape Point Hike: joy a short, privately guided hike that offers an excellent vantage point for seasonal whale watching.


  • Spier Winery and Eagle Encounter: Make your way past verdant vineyards to the award-winning Spier Winery and its historic estate. Adults indulge in wine tasting while the Junior Adventurers enjoy a lesson in the ancient art of falconry.


    • Your Itinerary
    Day One - Arrive at Cape Town
    Welkom! Upon exiting customs, you will be met by an Adventures by Disney representative who will escort you to your transfer vehicle. Relax as the driver assists with your luggage and takes you to the Southern Sun Waterfront Hotel.

    This afternoon explore Cape Town, the Mother City of Africa that rests beneath the majestic Table Mountain on the edge of sandy white beaches and shimmering azure waves. Roam the picturesque Victoria & Alfred Waterfront as its pathways wind past the city's vibrant cafés and historic sites.

    Day Two - Breakfast and Orientation
    Say "Goeie môre!" to greet your fellow adventurers in Afrikaans during an exclusive breakfast and then enjoy an entertaining orientation at the hotel with your Adventure Guides. Table Mountain Aerial Cableway and Nature Walk*

    Lunch and Shopping at Greenmarket Square. After lunch, wander the cobblestone grounds as you discover vivid hand-painted fabrics, intriguing wood carvings and other crafts from all over Africa, including Malawi, Zimbabwe and Kenya. A host of jugglers, drummers and buskers enliven the square with their mesmerizing spectacles and contagious rhythms.

    City Walking Tour: Take a guided walking tour of the Greenmarket Square and the surrounding historical sites. Welcome Dinner at Castle of Good Hope and evening entertainment. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

    *If weather precludes access to Table Mountain, Guests visit the magnificent Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens instead.

    Day Three - Cape Point
    Catch dramatic glimpses of the Twelve Apostles Mountains and other stunning coastal views on the scenic drive to Cape Point. Then sail up the slope of Cape Point in a Flying Dutchman funicular, an environmentally friendly train. In your wake view the magnificent, rugged Cape Point promontory and the aquamarine waters glistening beyond. When you reach the top, join your fellow adventurers for a short, privately guided hike that offers an excellent vantage point for seasonal whale watching. Take your pick of either a ride down in the funicular or an easy stroll back.

    Next, board a motor coach to the Cape of Hope for a brief photo stop. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary scenery that greeted the 15th-century Portuguese explorers, Bernal Dias and Vasco da Gama. Lunch at the Seaforth Restaurant

    After lunch, take a short walk to the beachfront of Simonstown whose most famous residents are the enormously charming African penguins! Spend a few moments delighting in the antics of these adorable birds as they wade and waddle on the white sand beach surrounded by granite boulders and the blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
    Dinner at GOLD Restaurant. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

    Day Four - Interactive Cooking Class in Historic Stellenbosch
    After breakfast at the hotel with your fellow adventurers, board a motor coach for a 90-minute drive to Stellenbosch, the heart and soul of Cape Dutch wine country, for a hands-on cooking class at the Institute of Culinary Arts. Learn to prepare Koeksuster, an Afrikaans pastry akin to deep-fried fritters dipped in orange-scented syrup. Devour your fresh creations as you sip Rooibos tea – a famous Afrikaans combination!

    Bike or Ride to Spier Winery. Lunch at Moyo. Adventurers have their choice of activities in the afternoon. Enjoy a wine tasting at Spier's formidable facilities while Junior Adventurers learn about the ancient art of falconry at the Eagle Encounter.

    Wine Tasting: Adventurers have their choice of activities in the afternoon. Enjoy a wine tasting at Spier's formidable facilities while Junior Adventurers learn about the ancient art of falconry at the Eagle Encounter.

    Dinner On Your Own: Be sure to ask your Adventure Guide for dining recommendations, as Cape Town offers an amazing range of restaurants that appeal to all kinds of tastes. Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

    Day Five - Depart Cape Town
    Rise and shine with an early breakfast at the hotel before you say totsiens to Cape Town and start the 3-hour motor coach ride up the gorgeous Garden Route to Hermanus. Whale Watching in Hermanus, Pizza Lunch at Roosje van De Kaap

    Whale Watching in Hermanus: The coach will stop for a half-hour walk along the cliffs in Hermanus, the world's best land-based whale watching spot. From July to November, listen for the sound of the Whale Crier's kelp horn as he directs you towards the latest whale whereabouts.

    Pizza Lunch at Roosje van De Kaap: In a quaint, immaculately maintained Georgian house, enjoy some of this charming restaurant's salads and gourmet, wood-fired pizzas. Then resume your travels and arrive in the late afternoon at the tranquil seaside town of George in beautiful Western Cape Province.

    Check in at Protea King George Hotel: Relax at the hotel reception with beverage refreshments and salty snacks as your Adventure Guides check you in to this sophisticated hotel located next to the fairway of the George golf course with striking views of the Outeniqua Mountain Range.

    Junior Adventurer's Dinner and Disney Movie Adults enjoy a relaxing dinner at the hotel or they may join the Junior Adventurers at their exclusive dining experience, followed by a viewing of a Disney movie.

    Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

    Day Six - Breakfast and Depart for Outsdhoorn
    After breakfast at the hotel, board the motor coach for an hour as you head over the Outeniqua Mountains for the Safari Ostrich Farm near Outsdhoorn.

    Safari Ostrich Farm: Originally built to supply the insatiable demand for the ostrich feathers that adorned Victorian ladies' hats, this show farm features these amazing birds at every stage of growth. Visit the Manor House, a gorgeous, historic sandstone house built from the wealth of the booming Victorian business. Next, check out the breeding camp where you can see birds of various ages, test the strength of an ostrich egg by standing on it, and then interact with two grown ostriches. Afterwards, see the breeding museum and savor a delectable lunch from a set menu. Curious what ostrich tastes like? Try a healthy, flavorful ostrich steak!

    Mossel Bay: Ride the motor coach for one hour to stunning Mossel Bay. The former capital of South Africa, this coastal village is surrounded by the sapphire waters of the Indian Ocean. Visit the Dias Museum and its gardens of refreshing flora. Before returning to the hotel, consider the option of first touring the Outeniqua Railway Museum that houses a brilliant collection of 13 antique steam locomotives.

    Dinner at The Kingfisher Seafood Restaurant Gather with your fellow Adventurers for a delicious taste of the sea at this restaurant. Select from a limited menu of seafood delights, including vegetarian and meat dishes.
    Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

    Day Seven - Breakfast and Depart for Knysna
    Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before your Adventure Guides check you out of your lodgings, and embark on an excursion along the renowned scenic Garden Route to the extraordinary region of Knysna.

    Stroll the Garden of Eden, Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and Lunch at Bramon Wine Estate.

    Arrive in Knysna
    Board the motor coach with your fellow adventurers for an hour ride to Knysna, a lush coastal town nestled between the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua Mountains. Sit back as Adventure Guides check you into the Protea Knysna Quays Hotel, a waterfront hotel overlooking the cobalt blue currents lapping at its pier. Enjoy the afternoon on your own as you either sip a drink at the poolside or stroll the famous quays. Dinner at 34˚ South
    Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

    Day Eight - Featherbed Nature Reserve
    Eat breakfast at the hotel before a short walk to the pier to board a ferry that takes you across the Knysna Lagoon to the spectacular Featherbed Nature Reserve. Marvel at the scenery as you travel to the mountain top in a 4-wheel-drive "Unimog"—an offroad vehicle commonly used in jungles. Admire the aquamarine Gateway to the Indian Ocean below as you breathe in the salty sea breezes. Guests have a choice of a gentle hike back down the mountain or a ride back in the Unimog.

    Lunch at Featherbed Food Forest: Restaurant. Afternoon and Dinner On Your Own in Knysna Quays
    Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

    Day Nine - Fly to Kapama
    Time to depart the seaside beauty of Knysna for safari country. Lunch is served on the plane as you fly from George to Johannesburg. From there, fly to Hoedspruit before you ride 20 minutes in safari 4x4 vehicles to the Kapama River Lodge near Kruger National Park.

    Check Into Kapama River Lodge, Evening Game Drive and Dinner

    For dinner, be whisked away to a sumptuous bush buffet, where you can savor exotic dishes or more familiar fare served with fresh African vegetables like sweet potatoes baked in the skin, spiced zulu cabbage and steamed gem squash.
    Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

    Day Ten - Morning Game Drive
    Meet at 5:30 a.m. for tea, coffee and "rusks" (traditional African biscuits) before an exclusive safari at first light, when the big cats are returning from a night of hunting. Witness the regal stride of an adult lion or an elephant herd foraging in the wilds. When you return to the lodge for breakfast, watch for troops of "talkative" vervet monkeys and striped nyala antelope who live around the lodge.

    Bead Workshop and Archery. Snakes and Insects Presentation. Buffet Dinner and Bush Pizzas. Kids Night in the "Snake Pit"
    Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

    Day Eleven - Morning Game Drive and Time On Your Own
    Meet at 5:30 a.m. to join another exclusive safari as your skilled ranger and tracker seek more thrilling Big Five game, as well as giraffes, baboons and an abundance of bird life. After breakfast back at the lodge, the rest of the morning is yours. Bush Walk and Talk and Evening Safari

    Farewell Dinner: Gather with your fellow adventurers for an African farewell as you enjoy an outdoor BBQ—known in Afrikaans as a braai.
    Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

    Day Twelve - Optional Game Drive and Breakfast
    If you wish, gather at 5:30 a.m. for your last chance to see the majestic morning game on safari before meeting up for a last breakfast in South Africa with your newfound friends. Lunch and Transfer to Airport.
    Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

    Dates & Prices

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    Starting Date
    Ending Date
    Land Only
    Land + Air
    12/16/2010
    12/27/2010
    $5,549
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    4/12/2011
    4/23/2011
    $4,919
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    4/26/2011
    5/7/2011
    $4,919
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    Additional Information
    2009 Trip Price
  • Adult: $4,799 - $6,299

  • Child: $4,319 - $5,669


    • 2010 Trip Price
  • Adult: $4,349 - $6,519

  • Child: $3,909 - $5,879


    • Ages
  • Minimum age: 6

  • Suggested age: 8+


  • All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.


    • Adult Only Departure: Oct 05, 2009

  • Your land package pricing, which will be confirmed once we receive your USD$300 per person deposit, is guaranteed at the time of booking for your party.

  • Government fees or taxes are subject to change. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.

  • The child rate applies to Guests under 12 at the time of travel when accompanied by an adult in the same room. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.


    • Note on Accommodations: Subject to availability:

  • Parties of three are accommodated in one room with two double beds in Cape Town, George, and Kynsna. At Kapama, parties of three are accommodated in one room with one Queen bed and one Twin bed.


  • Parties of four booked as a quad: In Cape Town, quads are accommodated in two connecting rooms with either one Queen bed or two double beds. In George, quads are accommodated in one room with two double beds and a rollaway. In Knsyna, quads are accommodated in connecting rooms, each with two double beds. At Kapama, quads are accommodated in connecting rooms with either one Queen bed or two twin beds.

  • Parties of four booked as two doubles: In Cape Town, quads are accommodated in two connecting rooms with either one Queen bed or two double beds. In George, accommodations are in two rooms, each with two double beds; connecting rooms not available. In Knsyna, quads are accommodated in connecting rooms, each with two double beds. At Kapama, quads are accommodated in connecting rooms with either one Queen bed or two twin beds.

    • Important Note:
    All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 1-800-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.