DeShawn Shepard

You Can Travel Too

South Africa 2026

May 5, 2026 to May 15, 2026
South Africa: Cape Town, Kruger, Johannesburg
                                                              
 
 
Join You Can Travel Too for a South African Experience to Cape Town, Kruger and Johannesburg May 5-15, 2026 (does not include travel to/from the continent)!  This is going to be another amazing adventure with the You Can Travel Too travel family.  We have curated an amazing visit to South Africa that serves as a good introduction for first time visitors to the continent (and will leave you excited to return).
 
You will visit Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world, strategically situated at the southwestern tip of Africa. You will explore Cape Town, eat at local restaurants, take the cable car to Table Mountain, travel to the South African wine country, and visit the enduring penguin colony at Boulder’s Beach.  
 
From Cape Town, we will take a short flight to Kruger.  The world-renowned Kruger National Park offers a wildlife experience that ranks with the best in Africa. There are approximately 147 mammal species here, including the `Big 5': lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino (black & white). Your vacation includes an open air Safari with qualified and experienced field guides who know the terrain and the protocol intimately to guarantee a wonderfully wild experience. 
 
We will leave Cape Town and travel the glorious Panorama Route taking in the spectacular scenery. You will gasp at the glory of the never-ending Lowveld landscape from the ledge of God's Window, explore the extraordinary rock formations of Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and 3 Rondavels at the legendary Blyde River Canyon.
 
                               
You will then arrive in Johannesburg, often referred to as Jo'burg, South Africa's largest city. Renowned as the City of Gold, Johannesburg is a vibrant city with a vast web of suburbs and townships, with a wealth of things to see and do.  Here we will take a tour of the SOWETO, an acronym for South Western Township, the largest Black residential area where you will have an opportunity to interact with locals.  We will also visit the Hector Pieterson Museum, Regina Mundi Church, have a photo stop outside Mandela House, take a tour of the city of Johannesburg, and visit the Lesedi Cultural Village.  This village is the heart and home to families of a range of African tribes, all living harmoniously in traditional homesteads. You’ll be right there experiencing the warmth and hospitality of people from the Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, Sotho and Pedi cultures.
 
Payment schedule:
  • This amazing experience is $4300 per person (double occupancy).
  • Lock-in your reservation with your first payment of $200 per person (non-refundable).
  • Note:  There is a single supplement that will be added to the total cost for travelers who prefer to not share a room. 

What's included in this trip:

  • Hotel accommodations for 10 nights: 5 Nights Cape Town, 2 Nights Kruger, 3 Nights Johannesburg 
  • Ground transfers airport and hotel, and for included tours
    • Transfers from airport to hotel on arrival is for those arriving on the same flight. 
  • Domestic flight from Cape Town to Kruger
  • Daily breakfast
  • 3 Lunches
  • Welcome Dinner in Cape Town
  • Farewell Dinner in Johannesburg
  • Full Day Winelands Tour
  • Visit to Table Mountain, Robbens Island, Aparthaid Museum, and more
  • Full Day Safari
  • Lots of free time for self exploration
 

What's not included:

  • International flights from United States
  • Meals not specifically identified
  • Travel Insurance
  • Anything not listed

Itinerary:

  • May 4 (United Stated):  Depart from the US with flights to arrive in Capte Town on May 5
  • May 5 (Cape Town): Arrive from the United States to Cape Town.  Check into the hotel and the rest of the day is free.
  • May 6 (Cape Town): Tour Robben Island. Half-day Orientation tour of Cape Town. Group Dinner. Breakfast and Dinner Included
  • May 7 (Cape Town):  Full Day Peninsula Tour, seal island cruise, visit the penguin colony at Boulder's Beach. Breakfast and Lunch Included. 
  • May 8 (Cape Town): Full Day Winelands Tour to include a visit to Franschhoek and Stellenbosch.  Breakfast and Lunch Included. 
  • May 9 (Cape Town): Free day to explore cape town, shop and indulge in local restaurants.  Breakfast Included.
  • May 10 (Cape Town to Kruger): Fly from Cape Town to Kruger.  Settle into your lodge and enjoy the remaindre of the day at leisure.  Breakfast Included.
  • May 11 (Kruger):  Full Day Safari.  Breakfast Inclued. 
  • May 12 (Kruger to Johannesburg):  Travel the Panorama route to Johannesburg.  Arrive in Johannesburg and reminder of day at leisure.  Breakfast Included.
  • May 13 (Johannesburg):  Tour Soweto, visit Hector Pieterson Museeum, visit the Apartheid Museum, and stop by Mandela House.  Breakfast and Lunch Included.
  • May 14 (Johannesburg): Johannesburg City Tour, visit the Lesedi Cultural Village and farewell group dinner. Breakfast and African Boma Dinner Included. 
  •  May 15 (Johanneburg):  Depart from Johannesburg to the United States
 

Payment Schedule:

There is a $200 deposit per person to reserve your spot and the balance is due by February 1, 2026.   Payment schedule to maintain your reservation includes:
 
  1. $200 non-refundable* deposit
  2. $250 non-refundable* payment by February 28, 2025 (total paid $450)
  3. $250 non-refundable* payment by April 12, 2025 (total paid $700)
  4. $250 non-refundable*payment by May 17, 2025 (total paid $950)
  5. $250 payment by June 14, 2025 (total paid $1200)
  6. $250 payment by August 16, 2025 (total paid $1450)
  7. $500 payment by September 15, 2025 (total paid $1950)
  8. $500 payment by October 15, 2025 (total paid $2450)
  9. $500 payment by November 18, 2025 (total paid $2950)
  10. $500 payment by December 15, 2025 (total paid $3450)
  11. Final balance due by February 1, 2026
 
If you book later than the dates in the payment schedule, you will need to make payment to get caught up. For example, if you book after February 28, 2025, your deposit will be $450 to ensure you stay on schedule with all required payments that are used to secure hotel and other arrangements. 

 Cancellation policy:

The $200 deposit is fully non-refundable and payments received through May 2025 are non-refundable.  All payments are non-refundable 90 days or less from departure.   
 
Additional cancellation and non-refundable deposits will be applied for international and domestic air in accordance with the airline terms at the time of booking. 
 
Insurance premiums are non-refundable once purchased.  Separate information will be provided for travel insurance within one year of the trip. 

Available Packages

South Africa 2026 - Land Package (Double Occupancy)
Available until November 8, 2025

Starting At: $4,300.00
Deposit: $200.00 per person

Book now (19 left)
Join the South Africa Experience for 2026.  This pricing is based on 2 guests or double occupancy.  Price is per person.  Must book two passengers for this pricing.  As noted, pricing does not include flights to/from Africa. 
 
There is a $200 deposit per person to reserve your spot and the balance is due by February 1, 2026.   Payment schedule to maintain your reservation includes:
 
 
  1. $200 non-refundable* deposit
  2. $250 non-refundable* payment by February 28, 2025 (total paid $450)
  3. $250 non-refundable* payment by April 12, 2025 (total paid $700)
  4. $250 non-refundable*payment by May 17, 2025 (total paid $950)
  5. $250 payment by June 14, 2025 (total paid $1200)
  6. $250 payment by August 16, 2025 (total paid $1450)
  7. $500 payment by September 15, 2025 (total paid $1950)
  8. $500 payment by October 15, 2025 (total paid $2450)
  9. $500 payment by November 18, 2025 (total paid $2950)
  10. $500 payment by December 15, 2025 (total paid $3450)
  11. Final balance due by February 1, 2026
 
Non-refundable payments are used to secure lodging, transfers and intra-country flights . 

South Africa 2026 - Land Package (Single Occupancy)
Available until November 8, 2025

$5,500.00
Deposit: $200.00 per person

Book now (4 left)
Join the South Africa Experience for 2026.  This pricing is based on single occupancy for all accommodations.  Price is per person.  As noted, pricing does not include flights to/from Africa. 
 
There is a $200 deposit per person to reserve your spot and the balance is due by February 1, 2026.   Payment schedule to maintain your reservation includes:
 
  1. $200 non-refundable* deposit
  2. $250 non-refundable* payment by February 28, 2025 (total paid $450)
  3. $250 non-refundable* payment by April 12, 2025 (total paid $700)
  4. $250 non-refundable*payment by May 17, 2025 (total paid $950)
  5. $250 payment by June 14, 2025 (total paid $1200)
  6. $250 payment by August 16, 2025 (total paid $1450)
  7. $500 payment by September 15, 2025 (total paid $1950)
  8. $500 payment by October 15, 2025 (total paid $2450)
  9. $500 payment by November 18, 2025 (total paid $2950)
  10. $500 payment by December 15, 2025 (total paid $3450)
  11. Final balance due by February 1, 2026
 
Non-refundable payments are used to secure lodging, transfers and intra-country flights .