Tailor-Made Holidays to South Africa

Luxury South Africa

07 Days from £3,700pp

We have put together this popular package based on 2 nights at the luxurious One & Only Cape Town Hotel with the Rovos Rail trail and 3 nights at Ulusaba – Richard Branson’s private game reserve.

Click on the links to find out more information on each property and journey and ask us to put together a tailor-made itinerary for South Africa.



South Africa by Car 15 Day Self Drive from £3,950pp Day 1: Cape Town On arrival at Cape Town airport you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel in a private vehicle. Overnight: The Commodore for 3 nights. . . . Read more...

The Incredible Journey Journey into the heartland of South Africa on this wonderful fly-in safari adventure. Indulge your taste for the finer things in life, with contemporary local cuisine and luxury accommodation selected especially for the discerning traveller. The In . . . Read more...

The Best of South Africa The Best of South Africa. 10, 13 & 21 day privately escorted tours . . . Read more...

Here at Odyssey World we have personally hand picked these stunning properties, please see our grading system below.

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The Winelands & Western Cape The province of the ‘Mother City’ with its unspoilt beaches, majestic mountains and lush wine estates. From Lambert’s Bay and the fabulously wild western coastline, to exquisite Cape Town, the Western Cape is a province of extraordinary variety with vast stretches of pale sand, rocky promontories, picturesque fishing communities and small-scale holiday resorts. Read more...

Mpumalangha, Waterberg & limpolo It’s easy to see why Mpumalanga is one of South Africa’s top destinations. Few regions of the world can match the extraordinary beauty of the lowveld and the escarpment fondly known as ‘Paradise Country’. Glorious mountains, panoramic passes, valleys and rivers, plunging waterfalls and lush forests characterise the landscape. This is also Big Game territory – the setting for dozens of sanctuaries teeming with South African birds and wildlife. Read more...

KwaZulu-Natal & Durban Coast From rolling farmlands and dramatic mountain scenery to Indian Ocean surf and tropical plantations, KwaZulu-Natal’s remarkable diversity encompasses wilderness, sandy beaches, the soaring mountain peaks of the Drakensberg and the farmlands, towns and undulating hills of the Midlands. Read more...

Johannesburg & Pretoria Gauteng (Sotho for ‘Place of Gold’) is South Africa’s name for the greater Johannesburg area, Africa’s most westernised city. For the tourist, however, Johannesburg is only important as a gateway to the rest of the country. Travel north-west to the fantasy kingdom of Sun City or north to the beautiful malaria-free game reserves of The Waterberg. Read more...

Kruger National Park One of the most famous parks in the world and the oldest in Africa, the vast Kruger National Park is inhabited by an unparalleled variety of animals and bird species and covers nearly 19,500 sq km. Its scenery is as varied as its wildlife population, from the rolling grassy plains of the South to the veld and forested areas in the North. Read more...

The Cape Cape Town is SA's oldest city and for this reason is known as the Mother City. There's plenty to see and do in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa. Take a trip through the Cape Winelands, visit Table Mountain or hang out at the V&A Waterfront. Its striking beauty and rugged landscape makes Cape Town the ideal holiday spot for those seeking adventure, relaxation and entertainment. The city offers something for everyone. Read more...

Garden Route A scenic and richly fertile region of lakes, mountains, golden beaches, rugged coves, cliffs and dense forests. The sweeping grandeur of the legendary Garden Route runs parallel to the Cape coast from Mossel Bay in the West to Storms River in the East. A scenic and richly fertile region of breathtaking beauty, it encompasses the vast, arid Karoo desert, mountain ranges, rainforests, golden beaches, towering cliffs and amber-coloured rivers that plunge into the blue ocean. Read more...

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Useful Information for South Africa

PASSPORTS

Please ensure that your passport is valid for six months after your return date. Passport control has become terribly strict to the point of deporting people due to their passports not complying with the control requirements. Passports must be valid for 6-9 months after the planned date of departure from South Africa but for Business Travel, passports must be valid for 12 months beyond the intended date of departure from South Africa.

VISAS

Visas are not required by British Citizens holding a British Passport and travelling on holiday. All other Nationals should check with the South Africa High Commission, London.
Tel: 020 74517299.

GUEST NAMES

The names provided must match passport details. Mr or Mrs is not permitted. Full first name and full surname must match flight details or you could be denied your flight.

DRIVING

Law in South Africa requires driver’s licences with integral photos as well as the signature of the holder. The new British drivers licence complies with these requirements. It is preferable that the older type of British drivers licence is accompanied by an International Drivers Licence, which can be obtained, from UK motoring organisations (AA – 0870 5500600), but this is not essential. As long as you carry your passport with you when you are driving this is acceptable.

Driving is on the left and speed limits are in kilometres.(1 mile=1.6km) Cash is required to pay for fuel, as no credit cards are acceptable as payment for petrol within South Africa. South African petrol stations are not self-help: an attendant will fill the car for which he or she will expect a tip.

INOCULATIONS & HEALTH

Clients are advised to seek current information from NHS Direct: Tel No: 0845 4647 or your local GP. Information is also provided online at: www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
No vaccinations are compulsory however as a guideline; polio, typhoid and hepatitis are recommended. Yellow fever is necessary if travelling via an infected country.
Anti-malaria tablets are strongly recommended if travelling to Mpumalanga (Kruger N.P.), Northern Province or North Eastern KwaZulu-Natal.
To prevent mosquitoes, try to cover up with long sleeves and trousers in the early morning and evenings, avoid wearing perfume and use plenty of mosquito repellent.
Remember not to under-estimate the strength of the African sun – lots of sun cream, a good hat and sunglasses are recommended too.

SAFETY

For the latest information, the Foreign & Commonwealth Travel Advice at www.fco.gov.uk/ or by calling the ABTA Department on 0901 201 5050 (calls charged at 50p per minute).
It is sensible to take the same precautions as you would travelling to any metropolitan city in the world. Never leave your luggage unattended, use the hotel’s safety deposit boxes and be vigilant at all times.
Avoid walking or driving at night in areas that you are unfamiliar with and try not to exhibit large amounts of cash or jewellery.

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