Enazshia Russell

Destination E

South Africa 2026

Aug 8, 2026 to Aug 16, 2026
South Africa

Welcome to the South Africa Adventure! 

Cape Town| Karongwe Game Reserve| Johannesburg| 
Dates of Travel: August 8-16, 2026
 
Join us on a journey to the motherland! Your tour of Cape Town, Karongwe Game Reserve, and Johannesburg will be an adventure like no other. You’ll learn about South Africa's past, present and hopeful future!
 
About Our Agency

Destination E Travel Agency specializes in making every trip an unforgettable & unique experience. We are very excited to begin this travel journey with you! For more info check out: Destination E

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General Countries Info.

Currency: South African Rand

Airport Code: CPT- Cape Town, JNB- Johannesburg 

Passport Requirements: For this tour, you must have at least 2 blank passport pages and must have no less than 6 months before expiring. Your passport should not expire before February 16, 2027. (source: US State Department) 

Visa Requirement: A Travel Visa is not required for U.S. citizens traveling to South Africa.


Vaccines Required
: For more info on other recommended travel vaccines and medications check out: CDC
& Passport Health 

*Vaccine and travel requirements are subject to change.

Average Weather Temperature for August: 50°F-70°F

South Africa International Travel Info: travel.state.gov

What's Included in this Trip:

  • Accommodations
  • SunSquare Cape Town Gardens (3 Nights)
  • Shiduli Private Game Lodge (3 Nights)
  • Garden Court Sandton City (2 Nights) 
  • Airport Transfers
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Some Meals (as noted)
  • Tours/Activities
  • Intra-Country Flights
  • Gratuities
  • Destination E Travel Box

What's Not Included:

Roundtrip Flights to/from South Africa, Tips for Servers, Waiters, Hotel Staff, Travel Insurance, Travel Visa, Travel Visa Cost, Items of a personal nature, Meals/drinks except where noted, Passport Cost, Vaccine Cost, Additional- tours/ excursions / transportation or any other cost not listed in the “what’s included” section

 

Tentative Itinerary:

  • Day 1: Welcome to Cape Town, South Africa! Your hotel is available for a 3pm check-in. 
 
  • Day 2: Today, enjoy a full day of sightseeing, Table Mountain to Robben’s Island, and the Cape Winelands. Next, visit Boulders Beach to see a colony of endangered African Penguins, Cape Point Nature Reserve, Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point.  (B, L)
 
  • Day 3: Sample wine and explore the picturesque valleys and vineyards in the beautiful Cape Winelands outside of Cape Town.  (B) 
 
  • Day 4: Fly to Hoedspruit and transfer to Karongwe Private Game Reserve. This area, near Kruger National Park, is famous for its abundance of wildlife, including the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. After lunch, embark on your first exciting game drive.  (B, L, D) 
 
  • Day 5: Enjoy an early morning game drive and afternoon game drive; you’ll have the chance to see kudu, giraffe, hippo, cheetah, spotted hyena, and more! (B, L, D) 
 
  • Day 6: Rise early for your morning game drive. Afterwards, take a swim in the pool or visit the wellness center. Your afternoon game drive concludes with a sundowner drink as the sun sets! (B, L, D) 
 
  • Day 7: Enjoy one last morning game drive before transferring to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg.  (B) 
 
  • Day 8: Today’s sightseeing starts with a visit to Soweto see the neighborhood that was home to Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela. Visit Mandela House and after lunch, visit the Museum. (B, L) 
 
  • Day 9: Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
 
              *B- Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner*

Trip Price Info:

$3740 per person (2 people to a room)

 

$4310 per person (1 person to a room) 

 

If you are a solo traveler, Roommate Matching is available.

 

Travelers have the option of paying in Full or a Monthly Payment Plan. Final payment is due by May 22, 2026.

 

If you’ll like a payment plan, once you pay the deposit, your payments are due bi-monthly on the 22nd of month.

 

We recommend Travel Protection as a way to help protect your travel investment. The cost is an additional $289 per person. Click here for more info: Click Here

 

*If you select travel insurance, the cost will be included in your second payment.

 

If you’d like to pay overtime in bite-sized installments, ask us about FlexPay.


Additional Notes:

Please make arrangements to book your flight to leave the U.S. on August 7, 2026, and arrive at Cape Town (CPT) International Airport on August 8, 2026. Check-in to the hotel is August 8, 2026.

Please make arrangements to book your return flight to leave Johannesburg (JNB) International Airport on August 16, 2026. 

Your flight info must be received by May 1, 2026 to secure your roundtrip airport transfers. Failure to submit your flight information by this date will result in you forfeiting your airport transfers. If you plan to arrive to the tour days earlier or stay days later, you are responsible for your own transportation & accommodations. 

Email your passport photo page after you book to contact@destinationetravel.com

Luggage Requirement: You can bring one checked bag (no more than 44 pounds) & one personal item.

Final travel itineraries, instructions, and a travel package will be sent about 2 weeks prior to travel.

This Is Not A Private Tour.

This tour is limited to 20 guests so there’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of!


Children ages 5 to 17 on the date of departure are welcomed if accompanied by an adult. Inquire for pricing.

If you have any additional questions, please read the: FAQs


Cancellation Policy: No matter the reason for cancellation, the deposit plus $500 is non-refundable/non-transferable. If you cancel, after the final payment date until 30 days prior to departure, 50% of the trip price is non-refundable/non-transferable. If you can cancel 29-1 days prior to departure 80% of the total trip price is non-refundable/non-transferable. If you cancel the day of departure or later, 100% of the total trip price is non-refundable/non-transferable.

All cancellation requests must be received in writing: contact@destinationetravel.com


 
 

Contact Information:

Travel Advisor: Enazshia Russell | Ph: 484-764-1528

Em: contact@destinationetravel.com

Website: www.destinationetravel.com 

Group Leader: Jackie Phillips-Clark | Ph: (215) 828-7073


Available Packages

South Africa 2026-Deposit
Available until November 22, 2025

$100.00
Deposit: $100.00 per person

Price:

Double Occupancy: $3740 per person (double occupancy)

Single Occupancy: $4310 per person (single occupancy) 

 
Make your deposit today to reserve your spot on the group trip to South Africa: August 8-16, 2026
 
A receipt will be provided to you once the payment is processed.
 
You will receive an invoice via email one week before each due date to continue making payments on the trip
 
The Final Payment is due on May 22, 2026.