✈ 9-Day South Africa Vacation w/ Air from Indus Travels. Price/Person Based on Double Occupancy (Buy 1 Groupon/Person).
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This 9-day vacation gives you the chance to spot lions and other big game on safaris and explore bustling Cape Town; airfare is included
What You Get
- 9-day/6-night tour of South Africa with airfare
- 36 options available, including departures in January, February, March, April, and May 2017 from New York (JFK) or Washington, DC (IAD).
- Click here to see all options and departure dates.
- Call Indus Travels at (866) 978-2997 for pricing from any airport that isn’t listed on the Groupon Getaways deal page.
Note: All options priced per person, based on double occupancy, or pay an additional $399 fee to travel solo. Read about package structures here.
Policies and Fees
For all options, book by: 10/25/16
- Cancellation policy & fees: All cancellations subject to fee up to Groupon price; travel insurance is highly recommended. Airfare nonrefundable after booking.
- Taxes: Tax included.
- Additional fees: Mandatory Local Taxes and Fees of USD 55 per person. Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier.
South Africa Vacation with Safaris
You’ll see everything from big game to the big city on this 9-day South Africa trip from Indus Travels. Your adventure begins in Cape Town. The scenic metropolis is known for its fine dining, natural beauty, and creative spirit, all of which helped secure its place at the top of the New York Times’ list of 52 Places to Go in 2014. You’ll then head to the Entabeni Game Reserve, where you’ll have the chance to spot lions, rhinos, buffalo, elephants, and leopards—collectively known as “The Big Five”—in the wild. This tour includes:
- Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) or Washington, DC (IAD)
- 3 overnight flights
- 4 nights of standard accommodations at SunSquare Cape Town/Garden Court Nelson Mandela Blvd. in Cape Town
- 2 nights of standard accommodations at the 4-star Ravine side Lodge in Entabeni Game Reserve
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Full board in Entabeni
- Transportation/transfers in an air-conditioned deluxe coach
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Four safaris in Entabeni
- English-speaking local guides
- Domestic flights
- Taxes and fuel surcharges
Itinerary at a Glance
- Day 1: Board your overnight flight.
- Day 2: Arrive in Johannesburg and take a connecting 2-hour flight to Cape Town.
- Days 3–5: Use your free time to explore Cape Town on your own, or take optional tours.
- Days 6 and 7: A flight and a 1.5-hour drive will bring you to Entabeni Game Reserve, where’ll you’ll go on game drives in search of the Big Five.
- Day 8: You may have time for one last game drive before you transfer to Johannesburg for your return flight.
- Day 9: Arrive in the United States.
Trip Highlights
This trip includes guided sightseeing, along with plenty of free time for you to choose your own itinerary. In Entabeni Game Reserve, you’ll go on four game drives in an open-air four-by-four vehicle. Between excursions you can rest up in your posh guest room or take a dip in the 4-star lodge’s pool. But first up is Cape Town. South Africa’s legislative capital boasts a sparkling waterfront lined with seafood restaurants and beaches, a string of rugged mountains, and several nature reserves that harbor rare plants and animals. Read on for a look at the optional tours (additional fees apply).
- Cape Peninsula: Wind along the Atlantic coast, including the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive and Boulder Beach, where African penguins waddle across the white sand (day 3).
- Half Day Cape Town: Take a cable car to the summit of the legendary Table Mountain (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) and enjoy views of the city and surrounding area. Then drive to Camps Bay, with its magnificent white sandy beach, Clifton, an exclusive residential area, and Sea Point ($40 per person, minimum of 2 people).
- Cape Winelands: Head east to the town of Stellenbosch, where vineyards, art galleries, and shops are cradled in mountain valleys. Take a cellar tour and taste regional wines (day 4).
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? This deal available only from New York (JFK) and Washington, DC (IAD) but you can book your own connecting flights separately or once the sale has ended and you have redeemed your vouchers; Indus Travels can help you with booking from your home airport to the gateway you have purchased the package from.
2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking.
3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? The dates available are listed on each option.
4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available?We suggest calling Indus Travels to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.
5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Children must be at least 10 years old to travel on this tour. Each traveler (including children) must purchase a Groupon Voucher.
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Traveler's Tips
- A passport is required for all travel outside the United States.
- Passports must be valid for at least six months after the date of travel, and contain at least two blank visa pages.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department’s website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
Getting There
- Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) or Washington, DC (IAD) is included.
Need to know info
- Promotional value expires Oct 25, 2016. Amount paid never expires.
- Book by 10/25/16 or promo value expires
- Limit 2 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts
- Reservation required, subject to availability
- All cancellations subject to fee up to Groupon price; travel insurance is highly recommended
- Airfare nonrefundable after booking
- Must be 18 or older to check in
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
- Airline subject to change/availability
- Airfare includes carrier and government taxes & fees
- Mandatory Local Taxes and Fees of USD 55 per person
- $399 fee to travel solo.
- Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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