✈ 9-Day South Africa Safari with Airfare and Game Drives from smarTours. Price/Person Based on Double Occupancy.
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Explore Cape Town on your own, and then head to a national park to embark on morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Big 5
What You Get
- 9-day/6-night South Africa safari with airfare
- Six options available, including departures in February, March, April, August, September, and October 2015 from JFK
- Click here to see all options and departure dates.
Note: All options priced per person, based on double occupancy, or pay an additional $250 fee to travel solo. Read about package structures here.
Policies and Fees
For all options, book by: 12/30/14
- Cancellation policy and fees: $300 fee to cancel up to 75-days before departure; $600 to cancel 74-45 days before departure; $1000 to cancel 44-30 days before departure; $1500 to cancel 29-10 days before departure; fee up to Groupon price 9 days or fewer before departure. Reservation changes subject to $150 fee; no changes within 75 days of departure. Airfare nonrefundable after booking.
- Taxes: tax included
- Additional fees: Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier.
Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.
South Africa Safari with Game Drives
On this 9-day vacation from smarTours, you’ll get the chance to explore one of South Africa’s largest cities, Cape Town, before heading deep into the countryside to Kruger National Park. Keep your eyes peeled for the Big 5 on morning and afternoon game drives. The vacation includes:
- Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) via South African Airways
- Airfare taxes, fees, and fuel surcharges
- One-way flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg and ground transportation
- 4 nights of accommodations at the four-star Southern Sun Cape Sun Hotel in Cape Town
- 2 nights of accommodations at the four-star Protea Hotel the Winkler near Kruger National Park
- Six buffet breakfasts and two dinners
- Cape Town guided orientation tour
- Two open-vehicle guided safari in Kruger National Park
- Kruger National Park admission fee
- Experienced English-speaking tour guide on the safari and in Cape Town
See the full itinerary and a complete list of optional excursions here.
Days 1–5: Departure and Cape Town
Cape Town has more than its fair share of jaw-dropping scenery. The city, which sits on South Africa’s Cape Peninsula, boasts golden Atlantic beaches, dazzling botanical gardens, and Table Mountain National Park, a flattop mountain with unrivaled city views. That natural splendor helped boost the city to the top of the New York Times’ list of 52 Places to Go in 2014, and Cape Town was designated as this year’s World Design Capital.
- Free time: After an included orientation tour on day 2, your itinerary in Cape Town is entirely up to you. Hike rugged trails, shop along the trendy V&A Waterfront, or simply wander the city’s storied streets.
- Must-see attraction: About an hour outside of the city, the Cape Point nature reserve features zebras and ostriches, as well as Cape Point, a scenic cliff at the tip of the peninsula.
- Optional excursions include a half-day tour of Cape Town and Table Mountain on day 3 ($39/person, plus your cable-car ticket) and a morning tour of Stellenbosch wineries with tastings ($58/person).
Days 6–9: Kruger National Park and Return to United States
Along South Africa’s northeast border with Mozambique, Kruger National Park is home to an estimated 1,500 lions, 12,000 elephants, 2,500 buffaloes, 1,000 leopards, and 5,000 black and white rhinos. And that’s just counting the Big 5 game animals—the 5-million-acre park also boasts hippos, giraffes, and warthogs along with a slew of smaller mammals, reptiles, and birds.
- Guided safaris in the morning and afternoon on day 7 are included with this deal. Hop in open vehicles to go in search of the park’s 145 species of mammal with help from an experienced local guide.
- Scenic drives: As the group makes its way to and from the park, you’ll pass through miles of countryside dotted with citrus groves, rural villages, and lofty mountains, including the highest peaks in the province of Mpumalanga.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? This tour is only available from New York’s JFK airport; however, smarTours has lots of travelers from all over the US and Canada that come through New York to take this amazing tour.
2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? There are no extensions available for this deal.
3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? Either through this Groupon page or by giving smarTours a call at 800-337-7773!
4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? You can either choose another date or be refunded by Groupon. We suggest calling smarTours to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible to reserve your spot and avoid this issue.
5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Each individual passenger requires a Groupon, regardless of age.
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Traveler's Tips
- A passport is required for all travel outside the United States.
- 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 is included from New York (JFK).
Need to know info
- Promotional value expires Dec 30, 2014. Amount paid never expires.
- Book by 12/30/14 or promo value expires
- Reservation required, subject to availability.$300 fee to cancel up to 75-days before departure; $600 to cancel 74-45 days before departure; $1000 to cancel 44-30 days before departure; $1500 to cancel 29-10 days before departure; fee up to Groupon price 9 days or fewer before departure
- Reservation changes subject to $150 fee; no changes within 75 days of departure
- Airfare nonrefundable after booking
- Must be 21+ to check in, 10+ to travel
- Credit card required at booking/check-in
- Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier
- Airline subject to change/availability
- Airfare includes carrier and government taxes & fees
- Travel insurance is highly recommended and can be purchased directly through smarTours for $149 per person
- Insurance must be purchased with 48 hours of redeeming your Groupon voucher with smarTours
- $250 fee to travel solo.
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