ULTIMATE SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI - From $3999 Per person twin share
- Return international full-service flights on premium airlines
- 7 nights at 5 Star Sebatana Private Game Reserve
- 1-night accommodation in Johannesburg
- Enjoy 22 meals including a champagne brunch
TRAVEL PERIOD: 24 Jan - 11 Dec 2024
Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure on this 10-day South African safari staying at the 5-star Sebatana Lion Lodge. Set against a rugged backdrop of rolling grasslands and golden plains, this is your chance to witness wildebeest, zebras, giraffes and more at home in their natural habitat.
Enjoy your plush bungalow comforts with prime access to Sebatana Private Game Reserve. Experience up to four unforgettable safari drives in the reserve, plus one in Welgevonden Game Reserve; admire the wild landscape while enjoying a champagne brunch; and enjoy free time to relax at leisure. You'll also take in the highlights of Pretoria and delve into South Africa's history on a visit to the Apartheid Museum (subject to seasonality). This is the ultimate opportunity to see elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and more, as well as a variety of native birds and plants. Be sure to pack a camera - you're going to need it!
With return international flights on premium airlines, luxury accommodation, gourmet dining, multiple safaris and more, this bucket-list experience is what dreams are made of.
Want more? Add extra days to your itinerary with Arrive Early and Stay Behind in Johannesburg, South Africa packages.
ULTIMATE SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI
- Experience a once-in-a-lifetime South African safari
- Stay in a 5-star safari lodge perfectly situated for animal sightings
- Experience the exclusivity of staying in a private reserve
- Unwind on arrival with a welcome reception and cocktail
- Take an orientation drive in an open 4x4 through picturesque scenery
- Enjoy up to 4 game drives within the Sebatana Private Reserve
- Experience 1 game drive within the Welgevonden Game Reserve
- Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, zebras and more
- Look for wildlife at Christina’s Wallow hide, overlooking a watering hole
- Optional additional game drives in search of lions, elephants and buffalo at neighbouring reserves available at an extra cost
- Learn about the local area on a guided trail walk and at a wildlife museum
- Visit the lodge wine cellar and enjoy a wine tasting before dinner
- Enjoy a day at leisure to enjoy the lodge's amazing facilities
- Witness the magnificent landscape, while enjoying a champagne brunch
- Enjoy a number of independent walking tracks around the lodge for you to explore
- Sip champagne as the sun sets over the Waterberg Mountains
- Discover the highlights of Pretoria on a sightseeing tour
FLIGHTS
- Return international full-service flights (economy class), departure city surcharges may apply
ACCOMMODATION
- 7 nights at 5-star Sebatana Lion Lodge in Sebatana Private Game Reserve
- Sebatana: Standard Bungalows (30m2) or upgrade options available to the Deluxe Suite (45m2)
- 1 Night in Johannesburg at Protea Hotel OR Tambo, Premier Hotel OR Tambo or Similar
DINING
- Enjoy 22 meals including a champagne brunch in the wilderness
- Indulge in delicious buffet meals at Sebatana Lion Lodge
TOUR ESSENTIALS
- Qualified safari field rangers and trackers
- English-speaking guides
- Airport taxes and surcharges
TRANSPORT
- Transportation by private A/C vehicles
- Transportation by open air 4x4 vehicles (safari drives)
TRANSFERS
- Return airport transfers
15-DAY WITH CAPE TOWN EXTENSION
All of the above, plus the following:
Return flight (economy class) from Johannesburg to Cape Town- 1 Additional Night in Johannesburg at Protea Hotel OR Tambo or Similar
- 4 nights 4 star hotel accommodation
- Enjoy 4 additional meals
- Explore Cape Town on a half day guided city tour
- See the sights on a full day Cape Peninsula Tour
- Explore the beautiful Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
- Visit Cape Nature Reserve and Simon’s Town Penguin Colony
- Relax with a day at leisure in Cape Town
UPGRADES AVAILABLE
- Arrive Early: Arrive up to 30 days before your tour starts (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
- Stay Behind: Return up to 30 days after your tour concludes (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
- Stopover Packages: Break up the long-haul flight with a stopover at a fantastic location (see checkout for details)
- Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary (see checkout for details)
- Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class (see checkout for details)
- Premium Accommodation: Upgrade your accommodation package (see checkout for details)
Itinerary 1
Day 1 Australia (or New Zealand) - Johannesburg, South Africa
Day 2 Johannesburg - Pretoria Sightseeing - 5-Star Sebatana Lion Lodge
Day 3 Wildlife Talk, Museum Visit & Game Drive
Day 4 Welgevonden Game Reserve Safari Game Drive - Optional Evening Activity
Day 5 Guided Walk & Game Drive - Free evening - Optional activity
Day 6 Free Day - Optional Activity
Day 7 Game Drive & Champagne Brunch
Day 8 Free Morning - Optional Activity - Evening Game Drive with Sunset Rock
Day 9 Apartheid Museum - Johannesburg - Depart For Australia
Day 10 Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand)
Itinerary 2
Extension Package
Day 1 Australia - Johannesburg, South Africa
Day 2 Johannesburg - Pretoria Sightseeing - 5-Star Sebatana Lion Lodge
Day 3 Wildlife Talk, Museum Visit & Game Drive
Day 4 Welgevonden Game Reserve Safari Game Drive - Optional Evening Activity
Day 5 Guided Walk & Game Drive - Free evening - Optional activity
Day 6 Free Day - Optional Activity
Day 7 Game Drive & Champagne Brunch
Day 8 Free Morning - Optional Activity - Evening Game Drive with Sunset Rock
Day 9 Apartheid Museum - Johannesburg - Depart for Cape Town
Day 10 Half Day Cape Town City Tour
Day 11 Full Day Peninsula Tour
Day 12 Cape Town Free Day
Day 13 Cape Town, South Africa - Johannesburg
Day 14 Johannesburg - Australia (or New Zealand)
Day 15 Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand)
This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until 11 December 2024.
This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share.
Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement applies:
Standard Package: $1,000
Extension Package: $1,550
Departure Dates
2024
January: ^^10, *24, *31
February: 28
March: *13, ^27
April: ^10, 24
May: 08, 15, 29
June: 12, *26
July: ^03, ^24, ^31
August: 07, 21
September: 04, *18
October: 23
November: 06, *20
December: ^04, ^11
Please note: The extension package is not available in December.Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.
Surcharges
Please note:
• Dates/months with a * incur a high season surcharge of $500 per person.
• Dates/months with a ^ incur a high season surcharge of $800 per person.
• Dates/months with a ^^ incur a high season surcharge of $2650 per person.
Departure CitiesSydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, *Perth or *Auckland
Departure City Surcharges
Perth, Brisbane or Adelaide: $200 per person
Auckland: $600 per person
Full-Service Airline(s) Used
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Airlines: International Sectors (EX Australia): Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qatar and partners (subject to availability)
Please note: One-way flights can not be accommodated. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation.
Guaranteed Airline surcharge
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Qantas: $500 per person
Please note:
• Guaranteed airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased guaranteed airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the guaranteed airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
Arrive early in Johannesburg
$300 per person, subject to availability.
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• You may book a date to arrive early via the TripADeal website but only a date that is within 30 days of the tour departure date. If you wish to arrive earlier than 30 days before your tour departure date, please call our friendly staff for availability and pricing. Additional costs may apply
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
01/12/2023 - 09/02/2024
18/03/2024 - 30/04/2024
01/06/2024 - 14/08/2024
23/09/2024 - 20/10/2024
06/12/2024 - 31/01/2025
Stay behind in Johannesburg (Standard Package) or Cape Town (Extension Package)
$300 per person, subject to availability.
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• A stay behind can only be booked up to one month after your package end date upon check-out. Should you wish to stay later, please contact TripADeal to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
01/12/2023 - 09/02/2024
18/03/2024 - 30/04/2024
01/06/2024 - 14/08/2024
23/09/2024 - 20/10/2024
06/12/2024 - 31/01/2025
Stopover Packages
* Dubai
Twin share: $1,500 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $2,000 one way
Includes:
• 2 nights in 4-star accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Return airport transfers
Please note:
• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used
• When selecting an Arrive Early or Stay Behind in conjunction with a Stopover Package, the stopover will take place after the departure date you select for your Arrive Early or Stay Behind
• Stopover packages are subject to availability.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased guaranteed airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the guaranteed airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
• Singapore Grand Prix: September 2024
• Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Dubai): November 2024
Flight Class Upgrades
Business Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note:
• Flight upgrades are subject to availability and pricing changes (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.
Accommodation Used
10 Day Package
5 Star (self-rated)
Sebatana Private Reserve: Sebatana Lion Lodge
4 Star (self-rated)
Johannesburg: Protea Hotel OR Tambo or similar
Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks prior to travel.
15 Day Package
4 Star (self-rated)
Cape Town: Cape Milner Hotel or similar
Extra Nights
Not available.
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.
Child Policy
• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for Children 12 years old and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.
Triple Share
Not Available
Bedding Configuration
Double or Twin (subject to availability).
Adjoining/Interconnecting Rooms
Subject to availability and at the hotel's discretion. Please inquire upon booking if you require this option.
Minimum group size 2, maximum group size 16 per vehicle whilst on safari (excluding transfers and city tours).
Optional Tours / Activities
Optional Tours / Activities – Available for purchase on tour
• Day 4: Night Safari Game Drive - €75
• Day 5: Tribal Evening & Dinner - €65
• Day 6: Full Day Pilanesberg National Park Game Drive - €160
• Day 8: Half Day Welgevonden Game Reserve Safari Game Drive - €135
Optional Activity Bundle Package - €349
• 1x Half Day Welgevonden Game Reserve Safari Game Drive (Day 8)
• 1x Night Safari Game Drive
• 1x Tribal Evening & Dinner
• 1x Full Day Pilanesberg National Park Game Drive
Please note:
Prices are based on per person are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions, and are payable direct to the tour operator in the currency.
Prices are subject to change
Some tours require minimum numbers to operate.
- Visa fees and requirements
- Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance (Mandatory)
A tourist visa is not required for Australians travelling to South Africa.
Important:
Visa rules may have changed since Covid-19.
Some countries and airlines may also require you to obtain an additional visa prior to arrival. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.
Please note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
It is also important to note that some areas of employment such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may in turn affect the type of application required.
Voluntary Changes
Includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.
• Changes - $100.00 per booking + additional charges from the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
Name Changes Due To Passenger Error
• If the incorrect name has been advised to TWAC, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.
Supplier Fees
In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. TWAC has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are unavailable from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. If TWAC cannot obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.
Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:
- Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
- You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
- Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change.
- Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
- We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
- It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
- There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
- We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures
CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).
